Tempstar Tca036aka5 Owner's Manual

10+ SEER - AIR

CONDITIONER

Representative photo only, some models may vary in appearance.

11/2THRU 5 TONS SPLIT SYSTEM

FEATURES

 “Durawhisper”TMTop design for quiet operation

 Rugged and coated inlet and discharge grilles

for superior coil protection

 Filled with Service Friendly features

 High efficiency scroll compressors on all models

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 Service valves on all models with 3

 External refrigerant connections

 Copper tube / aluminum fin coil

 Prepainted condenser fins

 2 Speed Fan motor

 Fan motor in-line disconnect plug

 Factory charged with R--22, condenser plus 25 Ft. lines

 G--90 Galvanized steel cabinet with integral base rails

 Triple step paint process

 Easy side access sloped control panel

 5 Year parts, 10 year compressor limited warranties

 11+ SEER with Expansion Valve coils &

Variable Speed Blowers or Furnaces

/2“ stubs

Rated in accordance with ARI Standard

210. Certification applies only when used
with proper components as listed with ARI.

International Comfort Products Corporation (USA)
651 Heil--Quaker Ave.
Lewisburg, Tennessee 37091

Printed in U.S.A. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE July 2000

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS  SPLIT SYSTEMS  PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONERS 
COMBINATION GAS / ELECTRIC UNITS  HEAT PUMPS  AIR HANDLERS  MANUFACTURED HOME AIR

CONDITIONERS

 GAS, OIL AND ELECTRIC FURNACES

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Base Specifications

Model Number TCA018AKA TCA024AKA TCA030AKA TCA036AKA TCA042AKA TCA048AKA TCA060AKA
Max. Cooling Capacity (Btuh) 18500 24600 30000 36600 42500 47500 60000

SEER Label 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Sound Rating Decibels (Hi / Lo) 70 / 68 72 / 70 74 / 72 74 / 72 74 / 72 76 / 74 76 / 74
Fan HP / Type / Speeds 1/8--PSC--2 1/8--PSC--2 1/5--PSC--2 1/5--PSC--2 1/5--PSC--2 1/3--PSC--2 1/3--PSC--2

Fan RPM’s 925--1075 925--1075 925--1075 925--1075 925--1075 925--1075 925--1075
Fan Max. CFM 1400 1400 2000 2000 2000 3000 3000

Coil Face Area (Sq Ft) 10.73 10.73 10.73 11.63 15.20 17.76 18.94

Coil Rows / Fins Per Inch 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20 1/20
Line Connection Suction I.D. Size (In.) 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 7/8 7/8 7/8

Line Connection Liquid I.D. Size (In.) 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

Supplied Optional Evaporator Orifice Size .051 .057 .065 .073 .078 .079 .090
Factory Charge -- R22 (Oz) 60 69 74 80 98 123 131

Weight Lbs. (Ship) 131 133 135 140 171 198 208

Electrical Specifications -- 208 -- 230 / 1 / 60, Voltage Range 197V -- 253V

Minimum Circuit Ampacity 11 . 9 13.5 18.9 21.3 24.5 29.1 35.7
Wire SizelMax. Length (AWG Cu) Ft. 14 / 50 14 / 40 14 / 30 12 / 35 12 / 25 10 / 40 8/50

Time Delay Fuse (Amps) 15 20 25 30 30 35 45

Max. Fuse or HACR Breaker Size (Amps) 20 20 30 35 40 50 60
Compressor Full Run / Lock Rotor Amps 9.0 / 42 10.3 / 54 14.1 / 73 16.0 / 100 18.6 / 127 21.8 / 131 27.1 / 175

Fan Full Load / Lock Rotor Amps. .66 / 1.55 .66 / 1.55 1.3 / 2.33 1.3 / 2.33 1.3 / 2.33 1.9 / 3.7 1.9 / 3.7

Minimum Mounting P ad Sizes with pad starting at
9” from structure for minimum clearance of 6”.

Dimensions

Chassis Height (H)

Model

018 1 30--1/8

024 1 30--1/8

030 1 30--1/8

036 1 32--1/8

042 1 40--1/8

048 2 36--1/8

060 2 38--1/8

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

19

17

24--3/4

Chassis #1

25

21

29--3/4

Chassis #2

26--1/2

Line & Low
Voltage Wiring
Entrances

1--1/2

32--3/4

9--3/4

Chassis #1 20” W X 20” D
Chassis #2 24” W X 26” D

5--3/4

3--5/8

2--5/8

2--1/2

4--1/4

1--1/2

Accessory Description Used On

AMF153TKB Expansion Valve Kit 11/2--3Ton

AMF355TKB Expansion Valve Kit 31/2--5Ton

AMA001TDA Indoor Blower Time Delay All Models

24370800 * Compressor Anti- -short cycle 24 Volt 3 Min. Time Delay All Models

1070822* Compressor Anti- -short cycle 24 Volt 5 Min. Time Delay All Models

1148671 * Low Ambient Kit (Fan Cycling Switch) All Models

1053477 * Compressor Crankcase Heater Solid State ‘‘Stick On’’ Type All Models

1148113 * Compressor Crankcase Heater ‘‘Wrap--around’’ Type All Models

1060833* Compressor Sound Jacket (Small Scroll) 11/2--3Ton

1060834 * Compressor Sound Jacket (Large Scroll) 31/2--5Ton

* Order from Service Parts

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H

1--1/2

(MV)

(MV)

(MV)

PERFORMANCE DATA COOLING

Cooling 95 F

Outdoor Model Indoor M odel Btuh SEER S/T EER WATTS CFM Pin/TXV

TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ V N K/N T V M 0 50 18 50 0 12.20 .74 11 .1 15 16 6 00 TX V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ V N K/N T V M 0 75 18 50 0 12.10 .74 11 .0 15 29 6 00 TX V
TCA018AKA** EAH5536**+TXV2+TD1 18500 11.50 .74 10.4 1609 600 TXV
TCA018AKA** EAH5536**+TXV2 18500 11.20 .74 10.4 1652 600 TXV
TCA018AKA** EAH5536**+TD1 18500 10.90 .74 10.4 1697 600 .051
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4B ****+ T D 1 18 50 0 10.90 .73 1 0 .3 16 9 7 6 0 0 T X V
TCA018AKA ** EA H5536** 18500 10.70 .74 10.4 1729 600 .051
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ E V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ T D 1 1 83 00 1 1.0 0 .73 1 0.3 1 6 64 60 0 T X V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4B **** 1 83 0 0 10 .80 .73 1 0 .3 16 94 6 00 T X V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EX *2 4F **** 18 30 0 10 .80 .73 10 .3 16 9 4 6 00 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0B ****+ T X V2 + VN K /N T V M 0 50 18 20 0 12 .10 .76 10 .9 15 0 4 6 00 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0B ****+ T X V2 + VN K /N T V M 0 75 18 20 0 12 .00 .76 10 .8 15 1 7 6 00 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** FC X 2 4**** 18 20 0 10 .70 .73 10 .2 17 0 1 6 00 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0B ****+ T X V2 + TD 1 18 00 0 11 .10 .75 10 .1 16 2 2 6 00 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0F ****+ T XV 2 + TD 1 1 80 00 1 1.1 0 .75 1 0.1 1 6 22 60 0 T X V
TCA018AKA** EAH5524**+TXV2+TD1 18000 11.00 .74 10.2 1636 600 TXV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *2 4B ****+ T X V2 + TD 1 18 00 0 11 .00 .75 10 .1 16 3 6 6 00 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0B ****+ T X V2 180 00 1 1.0 0 .7 5 1 0.1 16 36 6 00 T X V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0F ****+ T XV 2 180 0 0 11 .00 .75 1 0 .1 16 36 6 00 T X V
TCA018AKA** EAH5524**+TXV2 18000 10.90 .74 10.2 1651 600 TXV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *2 4B ****+ T X V2 180 00 1 0.9 0 .7 5 1 0.1 16 51 6 00 T X V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0B ****+ T D 1 18 00 0 10 .80 .75 10 .1 16 6 7 6 00 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0F ****+ T D 1 1 80 00 1 0.8 0 .75 1 0.1 1 6 67 60 0 .0 51
TCA018AKA** EAH5524**+TD1 18000 10.70 .74 10.2 1682 600 .051
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *2 4B ****+ T D 1 18 00 0 10 .70 .75 10 .1 16 8 2 6 00 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EE *3 6B **** 1 80 0 0 10 .60 .75 1 0 .1 16 98 6 00 .0 5 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EE *3 6F **** 18 00 0 10 .60 .75 10 .1 16 9 8 6 00 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EM H3 0F **** 18 00 0 10 .60 .74 10 .1 16 9 8 6 00 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0B **** 1 80 0 0 10 .60 .75 1 0 .1 16 98 6 00 .0 5 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *3 0F **** 18 00 0 10 .60 .75 10 .1 16 9 8 6 00 .05 1
TCA018AKA ** EA H5524** 18000 10.50 .74 10.2 1714 600 .051
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EM H2 4F **** 18 00 0 10 .50 .74 10 .1 17 1 4 6 00 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *2 4B **** 1 80 0 0 10 .50 .75 1 0 .1 17 14 6 00 .0 5 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *1 8B ****+ T X V2 175 00 1 0.5 0 .7 4 9 .9 166 7 6 0 0 T XV
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *1 8B ****+ T X V2 + TD 1 17 50 0 10 .50 .74 9 .9 166 7 60 0 T X V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** FC P 2 4****+ H T X V3 17 50 0 10 .50 .74 9 .9 166 7 60 0 T X V
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *1 8B ****+ T D 1 17 50 0 10 .20 .74 9 .9 171 6 60 0 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EE *2 4B **** 1 75 0 0 10 .00 .74 9 .9 175 0 6 0 0 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** EP *1 8B **** 1 75 0 0 10 .00 .74 9 .9 175 0 6 0 0 .05 1
TC A 0 18 A KA ** FC P 2 4**** 17 50 0 10 .00 .74 9 .7 175 0 60 0 .05 1
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *3 6F ****+ V N K/N T V M 1 00 24 60 0 12 .00 .76 10 .7 20 5 0 8 00 T XV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *3 6F ****+ V N K/N T V M 1 25 24 60 0 12 .00 .76 10 .7 20 5 0 8 00 T XV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *3 6F ****+ E V
TCA024AKA ** EP *36J****+HTXV+V NK/NTVM100 24200 11.80 .76 10.5 2051 800 TXV
TCA024AKA** EP*36J****+TXV3+VNK/NTVM125 24200 11.80 .76 10.5 2051 800 T XV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ V N K/N T V M 1 00 24 20 0 11 .80 .76 10 .5 20 5 1 8 00 T XV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ V N K/N T V M 0 50 24 20 0 11 .70 .76 10 .4 20 6 8 8 00 T XV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ V N K/N T V M 0 75 24 20 0 11 .60 .76 10 .3 20 8 6 8 00 T XV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *3 6F **** 24 20 0 11 .00 .76 10 .0 22 0 0 8 00 T XV
TCA024AKA ** EX *36J**** 24200 11.00 .76 10.0 2200 800 TXV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ E V
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4B ****+ T D 1 24 00 0 10 .80 .75 9 .8 222 2 80 0 T X V
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4F ****+ T D 1 2 40 00 1 0.8 0 .75 9.8 22 22 8 00 T X V
TCA024AKA** EAH5536**+TXV2+TD1 24000 10.70 .75 10.2 2243 800 TXV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4B **** 2 40 0 0 10 .70 .75 9 .8 224 3 8 0 0 T X V
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EX *2 4F **** 24 00 0 10 .70 .75 9 .8 224 3 80 0 T X V
TCA024AKA** EAH5536**+TXV2 24000 10.60 .70 10.2 2264 800 TXV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** FC X 2 4**** 24 00 0 10 .60 .75 9 .8 226 4 80 0 T X V
TCA024AKA** EAH5524**+TXV2+TD1 24000 10.50 .72 9.7 2286 800 TXV
TCA024AKA** EAH5536**+TD1 24000 10.50 .75 10.2 2286 800 .057
TCA024AKA** EAH5524**+TXV2 24000 10.40 .72 9.7 2308 800 TXV
TC A 0 24 A KA ** FC P 3 6**** 24 00 0 10 .25 .74 9 .5 234 1 80 0 .05 7
TCA024AKA** EAH5524**+TD1 24000 10.20 .72 9.7 2353 800 .057
TCA024AKA ** EA H5536** 24000 10.20 .75 10.2 2353 800 .057
TCA024AKA ** EA H5524** 24000 10.00 .72 9.7 2400 800 .057
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EP *3 0F ****+ T XV 2 + VN K /N T V M 1 00 2 36 00 1 1.4 0 .76 1 0.4 2 0 70 80 0 T X V
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EP *3 0F ****+ T XV 2 + VN K /N T V M 0 50 2 36 00 1 1.2 5 .76 1 0.3 2 0 98 80 0 T X V
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EP *3 0F ****+ T XV 2 + VN K /N T V M 0 75 2 36 00 1 1.2 0 .76 1 0.2 2 1 07 80 0 T X V
TC A 0 24 A KA ** EP *3 0B ****+ T X V2 + TD 1 23 40 0 10 .60 .75 9 .7 220 8 80 0 T X V

Many matches require a pin change. Always check pin size to insure maximum performance. PIN=Refrigerant orifice PIN size. TD1=AMA001TDA Indoor
Blower Time Delay Kit, required to make SEER indicated. All products using an electronic fan control satisfy TD1 requirements. TXV=Thermostatic
Expansion Valve, TXV153 (AMF153) replaces HTXV1,2 or 3 where listed in ratings, TXV335 (AMF335) Replaces HTXV4 or 5 where listed in ratings. EP*
= EPA, EPD, EPM series of coils. EX* = EXA, EXD, EXM series of coils. EE* = EEA OR EED series of coils.

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12 F1 9 **** 184 0 0 12 .00 .73 1 1.0 15 33 6 00 T X V

12 F1 9 **** 244 0 0 12 .00 .76 1 0.7 20 33 8 00 T X V

12 F1 9 **** 240 0 0 11 .60 .75 1 0.3 20 69 8 00 T X V

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