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Caution, Warning – Carrier 48TCA04---A12 User Manual

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Compressor

Lubrication
The compressor is charged with the correct amount of oil

at the factory.

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to

components.
The compressor is in a PuronR refrigerant system and

uses a polyolester (POE) oil. This oil is extremely

hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water readily. POE

oils can absorb 15 times as much water as other oils

designed for HCFC and CFC refrigerants. Avoid

exposure of the oil to the atmosphere.

CAUTION

!

Replacing Compressor
The compressor used with Puron refrigerant contains a

POE oil. This oil has a high affinity for moisture. Do not

remove the compressor’s tube plugs until ready to insert

the unit suction and discharge tube ends.

Compressor mounting bolt torque is 65--75 ft--lbs.
Compressor Rotation
On 3--phase units with scroll compressors, it is important

to be certain compressor is rotating in the proper

direction. To determine whether or not compressor is

rotating in the proper direction:

1. Connect service gauges to suction and discharge pres-

sure fittings.

2. Energize the compressor.
3. The suction pressure should drop and the discharge

pressure should rise, as is normal on any start--up.

NOTE: If the suction pressure does not drop and the

discharge pressure does not rise to normal levels:

4. Note that the evaporator fan is probably also rotating

in the wrong direction.

5. Turn off power to the unit.
6. Reverse any two of the unit power leads.
7. Reapply power to the compressor.

The suction and discharge pressure levels should now

move to their normal start--up levels.
NOTE: When the compressor is rotating in the wrong
direction, the unit makes an elevated level of noise and
does not provide cooling.

Filter Drier

Replace whenever refrigerant system is exposed to

atmosphere. Only use factory specified liquid--line filter

driers with working pressures no less than 650 psig. Do

not install a suction--line filter drier in liquid line. A

liquid--line filter drier designed for use with Puron

refrigerant is required on every unit.

Condenser--Fan Adjustment

1. Shut off unit power supply. Install lockout tag.

2. Remove condenser--fan assembly (grille, motor, and

fan).

3. Loosen fan hub setscrews.
4. Adjust fan height as shown in Fig. 13.
5. Tighten setscrews.
6. Replace condenser--fan assembly.

Conduit

0.14 in + 0.0 / -0.03

C08448

Fig. 13 -- Condenser Fan Adjustment

Troubleshooting Cooling System

Refer to Table 1 for additional troubleshooting topics.

CONVENIENCE OUTLETS

ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury or death.
Units with convenience outlet circuits may use

multiple disconnects. Check convenience outlet for

power status before opening unit for service. Locate

its disconnect switch, if appropriate, and open it.

Tag--out this switch, if necessary.

!

WARNING

Two types of convenience outlets are offered on 48TC

models: Non--powered and unit--powered. Both types

provide

a

125--volt

GFCI

(ground--fault

circuit--interrupter) duplex receptacle rated at 15--A

behind a hinged waterproof access cover, located on the

end panel of the unit. See Fig. 14.

Pwd-CO Transformer

Conv Outlet
GFCI

Pwd-CO
Fuse
Switch

C08128

Fig. 14 -- Convenience Outlet Location

Non--powered type: This type requires the field

installation of a general--purpose 125--volt 15--A circuit

powered from a source elsewhere in the building. Observe

national and local codes when selecting wire size, fuse or

48TC