38YKC

10 SEER Split System

Heat Pump
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Installation and Start-Up Instructions

NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the

installation.
This symbol → indicates a change since the last issue.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance,
or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other
conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property
damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your
distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use factory-authorized kits or accessories
when modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions
packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing,
and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations.
Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions thor-
oughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature
and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and National
Electrical Code (NEC) for special requirements. A98519
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol . Fig. 1—Model 38YKC
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury. 7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with a
rigid wire or strap which comes in direct contact with tubing.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU- (See Fig. 2.)
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe 8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely sur-
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which rounds vapor tube.
could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to 9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide and
identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 2.)
injury or product and property damage. 10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves
bent to conform to shape of insulation.
When outdoor unit is connected to factory-approved indoor unit,
Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main elec- outdoor unit contains system refrigerant charge for operation with
trical disconnect switch must be in the OFF position. There indoor unit of the same size when connected by 15 ft of
may be more than 1 disconnect switch. Lock out and tag field-supplied or factory accessory tubing. For proper unit opera-
switch with a suitable warning label. Electrical shock can tion, check refrigerant charge using charging information located
cause personal injury or death. on control box cover.
→ INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT: Maximum liquid-line size is 3/8-in. O.D. for all
NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to residential applications including long line.
gas pulsations from improper installation of equipment. IMPORTANT: Always install a liquid-line filter drier. Refer to
1. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, etc. where unit Product Data Sheet for appropriate part number. Obtain filter drier
operation sounds may disturb customer. from service parts or your distributor or branch.
2. Ensure that vapor and liquid tube diameters are appropriate to INSTALLATION
capacity of unit. Step 1—Check Equipment and Job Site
3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding UNPACK UNIT
unnecessary turns and bends. Move to final location. Remove carton taking care not to damage
4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb unit.
vibration. INSPECT EQUIPMENT
5. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening File claim with shipping company prior to installation if shipment
with RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 2.) is damaged or incomplete. Locate unit rating plate on unit corner
6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work, floor panel. It contains information needed to properly install unit.
joists, wall studs, floors, and walls. Check rating plate to be sure unit matches job specifications.

Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Book 1 4 PC 101 Catalog No. 563-718 Printed in U.S.A. Form 38YKC-2SI Pg 1 11-98 Replaces: 38YKC-1SI
Tab 5a 5a
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 NOTE: Avoid contact between tubing and structure 3/8-IN. DIA TIEDOWN
KNOCKOUTS IN BASEPAN
OUTDOOR WALL INDOOR WALL (2) PLACES

CAULK
LIQUID TUBE

A
C
L
VAPOR TUBE
INSULATION B

THROUGH THE WALL

JOIST
VIEW FROM TOP 8 3/16 ″
HANGER STRAP
(AROUND VAPOR
TUBE ONLY) INSULATION
VAPOR TUBE A97548
Dimensions (In.)
MINIMUM MOUNTING TIEDOWN KNOCKOUT
UNIT PAD DIMENSIONS LOCATIONS
SIZE Support Snow
A B
Feet Stand
1″ MIN. 018, 024 20 X 27 24 X 28 4-1/8 7-1/8
LIQUID TUBE
030–060 26 X 32 31 X 35 5-1/16 9-11/16
SUSPENSION

Fig. 3—Mounting Unit to Pad

A94028
Fig. 2—Connecting Tubing Installation Step 5—Elevate Unit

→ Step 2—Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad

If conditions or local codes require the unit be attached to pad, tie Accumulation of water and ice in base pan may cause
down bolts should be used and fastened through knockouts equipment damage.
provided in unit base pan. Refer to unit mounting pattern in Fig. 3
to determine base pan size and knockout hole location. Elevate unit per local climate and code requirements to provide
clearance above estimated snowfall level and ensure adequate
On rooftop applications, mount on level platform or frame 6 in. drainage of unit. Fig. 4 shows unit with accessory support feet
above roof surface. Place unit above a load-bearing wall and installed. Use accessory snow stand in areas where prolonged
isolate unit and tubing set from structure. Arrange supporting freezing temperatures are encountered. Refer to separate Installa-
members to adequately support unit and minimize transmission of tion Instructions packaged with accessories.
vibration to building. Consult local codes governing rooftop
applications.
Roof mounted units exposed to winds above 5 mph may require
wind baffles to achieve adequate defrost. Consult Low-Ambient
Guideline for wind baffle construction.
NOTE: Unit must be level to within ± 2° (± 3/8 in./ft) per
compressor manufacturer specifications.

→ Step 3—Clearance Requirements

When installing, allow sufficient space for airflow clearance,
wiring, refrigerant piping, and service. Allow 30-in. clearance to
service end of unit and 48 in. above unit. For proper airflow, a 6-in.
clearance on 1 side of unit and 12 in. on all remaining sides must
be maintained. Maintain a distance of 24 in. between units.
Position so water, snow, or ice from roof or eaves cannot fall
directly on unit.
On rooftop applications, locate unit at least 6 in. above roof
surface.
A98534
Step 4—Operating Ambients Fig. 4—Accessory Support Feet
The minimum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode is 55°F,
and the maximum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode is → Step 6—Check Indoor and Outdoor AccuRater® Piston
125°F. The maximum outdoor operating ambient in heating mode Check indoor coil piston to see if it matches the required piston
is 66°F. shown on outdoor unit rating plate. If it does not match, replace
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 indoor coil piston with piston shipped with outdoor unit. The
piston shipped with outdoor unit is correct for any approved indoor
coil combination. To prevent damage to unit or service valves observe the
following:
• Use a brazing shield.
• Wrap service valves with wet cloth or use a heat sink
Remove indoor coil piston if unit is to be installed on system material.
with a TXV metering device.
→ Outdoor units may be connected to indoor section using accessory
Check outdoor unit piston. Remove retainer on liquid service valve tubing package or field-supplied refrigerant grade tubing of correct
and check piston size with matching number listed on outdoor unit size and condition. For tubing requirements beyond 50 ft, substan-
rating plate. tial capacity and performance losses can occur. Following the
→ Step 7—Check Defrost Thermostat recommendations in the Residential Split System Long-Line
Application Guideline will reduce these losses. Refer to Table 1
Check defrost thermostat to ensure it is properly located and
for field tubing equivalent line length. Refer to Table 2 for
securely attached. There is a liquid header with a brass distributor
accessory requirements.
and feeder tube going into outdoor coil. At the end of 1 of the
feeder tubes, there is a 3/8-in. O.D. stub tube approximately 3 in. → For buried-line applications greater than 36 in., consult your local
long. (See Fig. 5.) The defrost thermostat should be located on stub distributor.
tube. Note that there is only 1 stub tube used with liquid header, If refrigerant tubes or indoor coil are exposed to atmosphere, they
and on most units it is the bottom circuit. must be evacuated to 500 microns to eliminate contamination and
moisture in the system.
FEEDER TUBE

STUB TUBE OUTDOOR UNIT CONNECTED TO FACTORY-APPROVED

INDOOR UNIT
Outdoor unit contains correct system refrigerant charge for opera-
tion with indoor unit of same size when connected by 15 ft of
field-supplied or factory-accessory tubing. Check refrigerant
charge for maximum efficiency.

REFRIGERANT TUBING
Connect tubing to fittings on outdoor unit vapor and liquid service
valves. (See Table 1.) Use refrigerant grade tubing.
DEFROST
THERMOSTAT SWEAT CONNECTION

A97517
Fig. 5—Defrost Thermostat Location To avoid valve damage while brazing, service valves must be
wrapped in a heat-sinking material such as a wet cloth.
Step 8—Make Piping Connections
Remove plastic retainer holding outdoor piston in liquid service
valve and connect sweat/flare adapter provided to valve. (See Fig.
6.) Connect refrigerant tubing to fittings on outdoor unit vapor and
Relieve pressure and recover all refrigerant before system
liquid service valves. Service valves are closed from factory and
repair or final unit disposal to avoid personal injury or death.
ready for brazing. After wrapping service valve with a wet cloth,
Use all service ports and open all flow-control devices,
tubing set can be brazed to service valve using either silver bearing
including solenoid valves.
or non-silver bearing brazing material. Consult local code require-
ments. Refrigerant tubing and indoor coil are now ready for leak
testing. This check should include all field and factory joints.
→ If ANY refrigerant tubing is buried, provide a 6 in. vertical → IMPORTANT: Check to be certain factory tubing on both indoor
rise at service valve. Refrigerant tubing lengths up to 36 in. and outdoor unit has not shifted during shipment. Ensure tubes are
may be buried without further special consideration. For not rubbing against each other or any sheet metal. Pay close
lengths above 36 in., consult your local distributor. attention to feeder tubes, making sure wire ties on feeder tubes are
secure and tight.

→ Table 1—Refrigerant Connections and Recommended Liquid and Vapor Tube Diameters (In.)
UNIT LIQUID VAPOR VAPOR (LONG LINE)
SIZE Connection Diameter Tube Diameter Connection Diameter Tube Diameter Connection Diameter Tube Diameter
018, 024 3/8 3/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/4
030, 036 3/8 3/8 3/4 3/4 3/4 7/8
042, 048 3/8 3/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1-1/8
060 3/8 3/8 7/8 1-1/8 7/8 1-1/8

NOTES:
1. Tube diameters are for lengths up to 50 ft. For tubing lengths greater than 50 ft, consult Residential Split System Long-Line Application Guideline.
2. Do not apply capillary tube indoor coils to these units.

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 → Table 2—Accessory Usage
REQUIRED FOR REQUIRED FOR
LOW-AMBIENT LONG-LINE
ACCESSORY
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS*
(BELOW 55°F) (OVER 50 FT)
Crankcase Heater Yes Yes
Evaporator Freeze Thermostat Yes No
Accumulator No No
Compressor Start Assist
Yes Yes
Capacitor and Relay
Low-Ambient Controller,
MotorMaster® Control,
Yes No
or
Low-Ambient Pressure Switch
Wind Baffle See Low-Ambient Instructions No
Support Feet Recommended No
Liquid-Line Solenoid Valve See Long-Line
or No Application
Hard Shutoff TXV Guideline
Ball Bearing Fan Motor Yes‡ No
* For tubing line sets between 50 and 175 ft, refer to Residential Split System Long-Line Application Guideline.
‡ Required for Low-Ambient Controller (full modulation feature) and MotorMaster Control only.

ROUTE GROUND AND POWER WIRES

PISTON BODY Remove access panel and control box cover to gain access to unit
wiring. Extend wires from disconnect through power wiring hole
provided and into unit control box.

The unit cabinet must have an uninterrupted or unbroken

ground to minimize personal injury if an electrical fault
should occur. The ground may consist of electrical wire or
PISTON
metal conduit when installed in accordance with existing
PISTON RETAINER electrical codes. Failure to follow this warning can result in an
electric shock, fire, or death.
SWEAT/FLARE ADAPTER
CONNECT GROUND AND POWER WIRES
Connect ground wire to ground connection in control box for
safety. Connect power wiring to contactor as shown in Fig. 7.
A94029
Fig. 6—Liquid Service Valve with Sweat Adapter
DISCONNECT
Tube PER N. E. C. AND/OR
LOCAL CODES
Step 9—Make Electrical Connections CONTACTOR
FIELD POWER
WIRING

To avoid personal injury or death, do not supply power to unit

with compressor terminal box cover removed.
FIELD GROUND
Be sure field wiring complies with local and national fire, safety, WIRING
GROUND
and electrical codes, and voltage to system is within limits shown LUG
on unit rating plate. Contact local power company for correction of A91056
improper voltage. See unit rating plate for recommended circuit
Fig. 7—Line Power Connections
protection device.
NOTE: Operation of unit on improper line voltage constitutes CONNECT CONTROL WIRING
abuse and could affect unit reliability. See unit rating plate. Do not Route 24-v control wires through control wiring grommet and
install unit in system where voltage may fluctuate above or below connect leads to control wiring. (See Fig. 8–12.)
permissible limits.
Use No. 18 AWG color-coded, insulated (35°C minimum) wire. If
NOTE: Use copper wire only between disconnect switch and thermostat is located more than 100 ft from unit, as measured
unit. along the control voltage wires, use No. 16 AWG color-coded wire
NOTE: Install branch circuit disconnect of adequate size per to avoid excessive voltage drop.
NEC to handle unit starting current. Locate disconnect within sight → All wiring must be NEC Class 1 and must be separated from
from and readily accessible from unit, per Section 440-14 of NEC. incoming power leads.
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 CARRIER
PROGRAMMABLE ONE
CARRIER THERMOSTAT FA, FB, FC, FD, FF, FH HEAT OUTDOOR
PROGRAMMABLE FA, FB, FC, MODEL HP FAN COIL PUMP THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT FD, FF, FH HEAT
MODEL HP FAN COIL PUMP
W3
R R 24 VAC HOT R
24 VAC HOT R
R R
G INDOOR FAN G
INDOOR FAN G
G

HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1 W2 * W2 HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1

W2 ODT
W2
E * COOL/HEAT Y/Y2
COOL/HEAT Y/Y2 STAGE 1
STAGE 1
W3 * E
Y RVS COOLING O/W2
RVS COOLING O/W2
Y
NOT USED Y1/W2
NOT USED Y1/W2 O
O

C C 24 VAC COM C
24 VAC COM C
C C
NOT USED B
NOT USED B

TROUBLE L
* IF AVAILABLE TROUBLE L

OPTIONAL S1
OPTIONAL S1
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR SENSOR
SENSOR CONNECTION S2
CONNECTION S2

A97534
NOTE: Remove wires from crimp nut in indoor fan coil
when installing outdoor thermostat.

IMPORTANT: When using outdoor thermostat, W2 must be

energized when requesting supplemental heat.

A97535

CARRIER
PROGRAMMABLE FA, FB, FC, TWO
THERMOSTAT FD, FF, FH HEAT OUTDOOR
MODEL HP FAN COIL PUMP THERMOSTATS

ODT
W3
24 VAC HOT R CARRIER
EHR R R PROGRAMMABLE 40FKA
THERMOSTAT FK4C HEAT
INDOOR FAN G MODEL HP FAN COIL PUMP
G
HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1 DH J1 JUMPER
W2 24 VAC HOT R
W2
COOL/HEAT Y/Y2 R
STAGE 1 R
INDOOR FAN G
RVS COOLING O/W2 Y G
EHR HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1
O W1 W2
NOT USED Y1/W2
COOL/HEAT Y/Y2 J2 JUMPER
E ODT STAGE 1 W2
24 VAC COM C EHR RVS COOLING O/W2 Y/Y2 Y
C C
NOT USED B
NOT USED Y1/W2 O O
TROUBLE L

24 VAC COM C C C
OPTIONAL S1
OUTDOOR
SENSOR NOT USED B Y1
CONNECTION S2
TROUBLE L

NOTE: Remove wires from crimp nut in indoor fan coil

when installing outdoor thermostats. OPTIONAL S1
OUTDOOR
IMPORTANT: When using outdoor thermostats, W2 must be SENSOR
energized when requesting supplemental heat. CONNECTION S2

A97536 A98629
Fig. 8—Typical 24-v Circuit Connections using Carrier Model HP Thermostat with Fan Coils
and No Outdoor Thermostat, 1 Outdoor Thermostat, or 2 Outdoor Thermostats

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 FA, FB, FC,
OTHER FD, FF, FH HEAT FA, FB, FC, ONE
HP THERMOSTAT FAN COIL PUMP OTHER FD, FF, FH HEAT OUTDOOR
HP THERMOSTAT FAN COIL PUMP THERMOSTAT

24 VAC HOT R R R
ODT
W3
24 VAC HOT R
24 VAC COM C C C
R R
24 VAC COM C
HEAT STAGE 2 W2 W2 *
W2 C C
COOL/HEAT E * HEAT STAGE 2 W2
STAGE 1 Y Y W2 W2
W3 * COOL/HEAT
Y
STAGE 1
INDOOR FAN G
G E
INDOOR FAN G Y
RVS COOLING O O G
RVS COOLING O
EMERGENCY E
HEAT * IF AVAILABLE EMERGENCY
O
HEAT E

A97374 NOTE: Remove wires from crimp nut in indoor fan coil
when installing outdoor thermostat.

IMPORTANT: When using outdoor thermostat, W2 must be

energized when requesting supplemental heat.

FA, FB, FC, TWO

OTHER FD, FF, FH HEAT OUTDOOR
HP THERMOSTAT FAN COIL PUMP THERMOSTATS A97403

ODT
W3 *
24 VAC HOT R 40FKA
OTHER FK4C HEAT
EHR R R HP THERMOSTAT FAN COIL PUMP
24 VAC COM C
C C DH J1 JUMPER
24 VAC HOT R
HEAT STAGE 2 W2
W2 * W2 R R
COOL/HEAT 24 VAC COM C
Y
STAGE 1 C
EHR C
Y HEAT STAGE 2 W2
INDOOR FAN G
E * ODT
W1 W2
COOL/HEAT Y
RVS COOLING O STAGE 1 J2 JUMPER
W2
EMERGENCY G INDOOR FAN G
HEAT E Y/Y2 Y
O
G
EHR
RVS COOLING O O O
* IF AVAILABLE
NOTE: Remove wires from crimp nut in indoor fan coil
when installing outdoor thermostats. Y1
IMPORTANT: When using outdoor thermostats, W2 must be
energized when requesting supplemental heat. EMERGENCY E
HEAT

A97404
A98630
Fig. 9—Typical 24-v Circuit Connections using Other HP Thermostats with Fan Coils and No Outdoor
Thermostat, 1 Outdoor Thermostat, or 2 Outdoor Thermostats

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 CARRIER
PROGRAMMABLE FA, FB, FC, FH ONE
THERMOSTAT FAN COIL WITH OUTDOOR HEAT
MODEL HP SMART HEAT THERMOSTAT PUMP

CARRIER R
PROGRAMMABLE FA, FB, FC, FH 24 VAC HOT R R
THERMOSTAT FAN COIL WITH HEAT
MODEL HP SMART HEAT PUMP G C C
INDOOR FAN

24 VAC HOT R R R W/W1 Y

HEAT STAGE 2

INDOOR FAN G C C COOL/HEAT Y/Y2 G

STAGE 1

HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1 Y RVS COOLING O/W2 O O

COOL/HEAT Y/Y2 G W2
STAGE 1 NOT USED Y1/W2 W2D
CUT
RVS COOLING O/W2 O O JW1
24 VAC COM C W2T
W2 ODT
NOT USED Y1/W2 W2D
NOT USED B W3

JW1 TROUBLE L Y0 Y
24 VAC COM C W2T

NOT USED B W3 OPTIONAL S1

OUTDOOR
Y SENSOR
TROUBLE L Y0 CONNECTION S2

OPTIONAL S1
OUTDOOR A97542
SENSOR
CONNECTION S2
CARRIER 40FKA
PROGRAMMABLE FK4C HEAT
THERMOSTAT FAN COIL PUMP
A97541 MODEL 2S
DH
J1 JUMPER
FA, FB, FC, FH 24 VAC HOT R R R
CARRIER
PROGRAMMABLE FAN COIL WITH HEAT
THERMOSTAT SMART HEAT PUMP
MODEL HP FAN G G
SUPPLEMENTAL
HEATING
RELAY COOL/HEAT Y
R STAGE 1 Y/Y2 Y/Y2
24 VAC HOT R R REMOVE
J2 JUMPER
C HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1 W1 FOR HEAT
INDOOR FAN G C STAGING
SHR
HEAT STAGE 3 Y1/W2 W2 W2
HEAT STAGE 2 W/W1 Y

COOL/HEAT RVS COOLING O/W2 O O

Y/Y2 G
STAGE 1

RVS COOLING O/W2 O O

24 VAC COMM C C C

NOT USED Y1/W2 W2D W2

RVS HEATING B Y1
CUT
JW1 TROUBLE L
24 VAC COM C W2T SHR
ODT S1
NOT USED B W3 OUTDOOR
SENSOR
Y CONNECTION
TROUBLE L Y0 S2

OPTIONAL S1
OUTDOOR Intelligent Sequencing Application: Model 2S thermostat with
SENSOR switch C OFF and switch D ON uses single-speed heat pump,
CONNECTION S2 FK4 or 40FKA fan coil with selected 2:1 size ratio heaters. Provides 3
stages of auxiliary heat for even heating comfort via W/W1
and Y1/W2. Refer to FK4 or 40FKA Installation Instructions.
A97543 A98631
Fig. 10—Typical 24-v Circuit Connections using Carrier Model HP Thermostat with Smart Heat
and No Outdoor Thermostat, 1 Outdoor Thermostat, or 2 Outdoor Thermostats and
Carrier Model 2S Thermostat with FK4C/40FKA Fan Coil and Intelligent Staging

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 FA, FB, FC, FH FA, FB, FC, FH
OTHER FAN COIL HEAT OTHER FAN COIL HEAT
HP THERMOSTAT SMART HEAT PUMP HP THERMOSTAT SMART HEAT PUMP

24 VAC HOT R R R 24 VAC HOT R R R

24 VAC COM C C C 24 VAC COM C C C

COOL/HEAT COOL/HEAT
STAGE 1 Y Y STAGE 1 Y Y

INDOOR FAN G G INDOOR FAN G G

RVS COOLING O O O RVS COOLING O O O

EMERGENCY E W2D W2 EMERGENCY E W2D W2

HEAT HEAT
CUT
JW1 JW1
HEAT STAGE 2 W2 W2T HEAT STAGE 2 W2 W2T
ODT
W3 W3

Y0 Y Y0 Y

A97411

A97410

FA, FB, FC, FH

OTHER FAN COIL HEAT
HP THERMOSTAT SMART HEAT PUMP

24 VAC HOT R R R

24 VAC COM C C C

COOL/HEAT
STAGE 1 Y Y

INDOOR FAN G G

RVS COOLING O O O

EMERGENCY E SHR W2D W2

HEAT
CUT
JW1
HEAT STAGE 2 W2 W2T
SHR
ODT
W3

Y0 Y

A97412
Fig. 11—Typical 24-v Circuit Connections using Other HP Thermostats with Smart Heat
and No Outdoor Thermostat, 1 Outdoor Thermostat, or 2 Outdoor Thermostats

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 CARRIER
DUAL FUEL TWO-STAGE OR
CARRIER THERMOSTAT VARIABLE SPEED
DUAL FUEL MODEL DF FURNACE HEAT PUMP
THERMOSTAT SINGLE-STAGE
MODEL DF FURNACE HEAT PUMP
24 VAC HOT R R R

24 VAC HOT R R R
FAN G G
FAN G G
FURNACE LO W/W1 W/W1 W2
FURNACE W/W1 W W2
COMPRESSOR Y/Y2 Y/Y2 Y

COMPRESSOR Y/Y2 Y Y O
RVS COOLING O/W2 O

RVS COOLING O/W2 O W2

FURNACE HI Y1/W2
Y1
N/A Y1/W2
24 VAC COM C C C

24 VAC COM C C C
RVS HEATING B

RVS HEATING B See notes 7 and 8

RVS SENSING L
See note 7
RVS SENSING L
OUTDOOR S1 OUTDOOR
SENSOR TEMPERATURE
OUTDOOR S1 OUTDOOR CONNECTION S2 SENSOR
SENSOR TEMPERATURE
CONNECTION S2 SENSOR

A97539
A97538

Fig. 12—Typical 24-v Circuit Connections using Carrier Model DF Thermostat with Single- or 2-Stage Furnace

WIRING DIAGRAM NOTES: LEGEND

1. CARRIER THERMOSTAT WIRING DIAGRAMS ARE ONLY ACCU-
RATE FOR MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH TSTAT _ _ _ _ _ 24-V FACTORY WIRING
_ _.
24-V FIELD WIRING
2. WIRING MUST CONFORM TO NEC OR LOCAL CODES.
3. SOME UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PRESSURE SWITCH(ES), TEM-
FIELD SPLICE CONNECTION
PERATURE SWITCH, OR 5-MINUTE COMPRESSOR CYCLE PRO- ODT
TECTION. CONNECT 24-V FIELD WIRING TO FACTORY-
PROVIDED STRIPPED LEADS. OUTDOOR THERMOSTAT
4. A LIQUID-LINE SOLENOID VALVE IS REQUIRED ON SOME
UNITS.
EHR EMERGENCY HEAT RELAY
5. THERMOSTATS ARE FACTORY CONFIGURED WITH 5-MINUTE SHR SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT RELAY
COMPRESSOR CYCLE PROTECTION AND 4 CYCLES PER HR
LIMIT. SEE THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
DETAILS. A97413

6. TO STAGE ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEAT, CONSULT OUTDOOR

THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
7. FOR DUAL FUEL THERMOSTATS, UNDERLINED LETTER ON
DUAL TERMINAL INDICATES ITS USAGE.
FOR EXAMPLE: O/W2 MEANS O
O/W2 MEANS W2
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR MUST BE ATTACHED IN ALL
DUAL FUEL INSTALLATIONS.
JUMPER WIRE BETWEEN O/W2 AND L THERMOSTAT TERMI-
NALS MUST BE PRESENT.
8. Y1 AND O CONNECTIONS TO 2-STAGE FURNACES MAY NOT
EXIST OR MAY ONLY BE A WIRE RATHER THAN A SCREW
TERMINAL.

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 Use furnace transformer, fan coil transformer, or accessory trans- SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
former for control power, 24-v/40-va minimum.
NOTE: Defrost control board may be equipped with 5-minute
NOTE: Use of available 24-v accessories may exceed the mini- lockout timer which may be initiated upon any interruption of
mum 40-va power requirement. Determine total transformer load- power.
ing and increase the transformer capacity or split the load with an With power supplied to indoor and outdoor units, transformer is
accessory transformer as required. energized.
→ IMPORTANT: Check factory wiring and wire connections to Cooling
ensure terminations are secured properly. Check wire routing to
ensure wires are not in contact with tubing, sheet metal, etc. On a call for cooling, thermostat makes circuits R-O, R-Y, and
R-G. Circuit R-O energizes reversing valve, switching it to cooling
→ Step 10—Compressor Crankcase Heater position. Circuit R-Y energizes contactor, starting outdoor fan
motor and compressor circuit. R-G energizes indoor unit blower
When equipped with a crankcase heater, furnish power to heater a
relay, starting indoor blower motor on high speed.
minimum of 24 hr before starting unit. To furnish power to heater
only, set thermostat to OFF and close electrical disconnect to When thermostat is satisfied, its contacts open, de-energizing the
outdoor unit. contactor and blower relay. Compressor and motors should stop.
A crankcase heater is required if refrigerant tubing is longer than NOTE: If indoor unit is equipped with a time-delay relay circuit,
50 ft. the blower runs an additional 90 sec to increase system efficiency.
Heating
Step 11—Install Electrical Accessories
On a call for heating, thermostat makes circuits R-Y and R-G.
Refer to the individual instructions packaged with kits or acces- Circuit R-Y energizes contactor, starting outdoor fan motor and
sories when installing. compressor. Circuit R-G energizes indoor blower relay, starting
Step 12—Start-Up blower motor on high speed.
Should temperature continue to fall, R-W2 is made through
second-stage room thermostat bulb. Circuit R-W2 energizes a
sequencer, bringing on first bank of supplemental electric heat and
To prevent compressor damage or personal injury, observe providing electrical potential to second heater sequencer (if used).
the following: If outdoor temperature falls below setting of outdoor thermostat
• Do not overcharge system with refrigerant. (field-installed option), contacts close to complete circuit and bring
• Do not operate unit in a vacuum or at negative pressure. on second bank of supplemental electric heat.
• Do not disable low-pressure switch. When thermostat is satisfied, its contacts open, de-energizing
In scroll compressor applications: contactor and sequencer. All heaters and motors should stop.
• Dome temperatures may be hot.
Defrost
The defrost control is a time/temperature control which includes a
field-selectable (quick-connects located at board edge) time period
between defrost cycles (30, 50, or 90 minutes), factory set at 90
To prevent personal injury wear safety glasses, protective
minutes.
clothing, and gloves when handling refrigerant and observe
the following: The electronic timer and defrost cycle start only when contactor is
• Back seating service valves are not equipped with Schrader energized and defrost thermostat is closed.
valves. Fully back seat (counter clockwise) valve stem before Defrost mode is identical to cooling mode except that outdoor fan
removing gage port cap. motor stops and second-stage heat is turned on to continue
• Front seating service valves are equipped with Schrader warming conditioned space.
valves. To initiate defrost, the defrost thermostat must be closed. This can
be accomplished as follows:
1. Turn off power to outdoor unit.
2. Disconnect outdoor fan motor lead from OF2 on control
Do not vent refrigerant to atmosphere. Recover during system
board. (See Fig. 13.) Tape lead to prevent grounding.
repair or final unit disposal.
3. Restart unit in heating mode, allowing frost to accumulate on
Follow these steps to properly pumpdown a system and avoid outdoor coil.
negative suction pressure.
4. After a few minutes in heating mode, liquid line temperature
1. Fully back seat (open) liquid and vapor tube service valves. should drop below closing point of defrost thermostat (ap-
2. Unit is shipped with valve stem(s) front seated (closed) and proximately 30˚F).
caps installed. Replace stem caps after system is opened to 5. Short between speed-up terminals with a flat bladed screw-
refrigerant flow. Replace caps finger-tight and tighten with driver. (See Fig. 13.) This reduces the timing sequence to
wrench an additional 1/12 turn. 1/256th of original time. (See Table 3.)
3. Close electrical disconnects to energize system. 6. When you hear reversing valve change position, remove
4. Set room thermostat to desired temperature. Be sure set point screwdriver immediately; otherwise, control will terminate
is below indoor ambient temperature. normal 10-minute defrost cycle in approximately 2 sec.
5. Set room thermostat to HEAT or COOL and fan control to ON NOTE: Length of defrost cycle is dependent on the length of time
or AUTO mode, as desired. Operate unit for 15 minutes. it takes to remove screwdriver from test pins after reversing valve
Check system refrigerant charge. has shifted.
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 6. To obtain required subcooling temperature at a specific liquid
line pressure, add refrigerant if liquid line temperature is
OF1
OF2
higher than indicated or reclaim refrigerant if temperature is
lower. Allow a tolerance of ± 3°F.

Table 4—Required Liquid-Line Temperature (°F)

LIQUID REQUIRED SUBCOOLING
PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURE
SERVICE VALVE (°F)
(PSIG) 5 10 15 20
134 71 66 61 56
141 74 69 64 59
O R T2 Y TI DFT C TEST 30 50 90
148 77 72 67 62
W1
156 80 75 70 65
163 83 78 73 68
O 171 86 81 76 71
R
W2
179 89 84 79 74
Y 187 92 87 82 77
C
196 95 90 85 80
CES0110063, 205 98 93 88 83
CES0130024
214 101 96 91 86
A91444
Fig. 13—Defrost Control 223 104 99 94 89
Ta ble 3—Defrost Control Speed-Up 233 107 102 97 92
243 110 105 100 95
Timing Sequence
253 113 108 103 98
MINIMUM MAXIMUM SPEED-UP 264 116 111 106 101
PARAMETER
(MINUTES) (MINUTES) (NOMINAL)
274 119 114 109 104
30-minute cycle 27 33 7 sec
285 122 117 112 107
50-minute cycle 45 55 12 sec
297 125 120 115 110
90-minute cycle 81 99 21 sec
309 128 123 118 113
10-minute cycle 9 11 2 sec
321 131 126 121 116
5 minutes 4.5 5.5 1 sec
331 134 129 124 119
346 137 132 127 122
7. Unit will remain in defrost for remainder of defrost cycle time 359 140 135 130 125
or until defrost thermostat reopens at approximately 80˚F coil
temperature of liquid line.
8. Turn off power to outdoor unit and reconnect fan motor lead Units with Indoor Pistons
to OF2 on control board. (See Fig. 13.) Units installed with indoor pistons require charging with the
Step 13—Check Charge superheat method.
Factory charge is shown on unit rating plate. To check charge in The following procedure is valid when indoor airflow is within
cooling mode, refer to Cooling Only Procedure. To check charge ± 21% of its rated CFM.
in heating mode, refer to Heating Check Chart Procedure.
1. Operate unit a minimum of 10 minutes before checking
→ COOLING ONLY PROCEDURE charge.
NOTE: If superheat or subcooling charging conditions are not
2. Measure suction pressure by attaching a gage to suction valve
favorable, charge must be weighed in accordance with unit rating
service port.
plate ± 0.6 oz/ft of 3/8-in. liquid line above or below 15 ft
respectively. 3. Measure suction temperature by attaching an accurate ther-
mistor type or electronic thermometer to suction line at service
EXAMPLE:
valve.
To calculate additional charge required for a 25-ft line set:
4. Measure outdoor air dry-bulb temperature with thermometer.
25 ft - 15 ft = 10 ft X 0.6 oz/ft = 6 oz of additional charge
5. Measure indoor air (entering indoor coil) wet-bulb tempera-
Units with Cooling Mode TXV ture with a sling psychrometer.
Units installed with cooling mode TXV require charging with the 6. Refer to Table 5. Find outdoor temperature and evaporator
subcooling method. entering air wet-bulb temperature. At this intersection, note
1. Operate unit a minimum of 10 minutes before checking superheat.
charge.
7. Refer to Table 6. Find superheat temperature located in item 6
2. Measure liquid service valve pressure by attaching an accurate and suction pressure. At this intersection, note suction line
gage to service port. temperature.
3. Measure liquid line temperature by attaching an accurate 8. If unit has a higher suction line temperature than charted
thermistor type or electronic thermometer to liquid line near temperature, add refrigerant until charted temperature is
outdoor coil. reached.
4. Refer to unit rating plate for required subcooling temperature. 9. If unit has a lower suction line temperature than charted
5. Refer to Table 4. Find the point where required subcooling temperature, reclaim refrigerant until charted temperature is
temperature intersects measured liquid service valve pressure. reached.

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 Table 5—Superheat Charging
OUTDOOR EVAPORATOR ENTERING AIR TEMPERATURE (˚F WB)
TEMP
(°F) 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76
55 9 12 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 37 40 42 45
60 7 10 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 35 38 40 43
65 — 6 10 13 16 19 21 24 27 30 33 36 38 41
70 — — 7 10 13 16 19 21 24 27 30 33 36 39
75 — — — 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 28 31 34 37
80 — — — — 5 8 12 15 18 21 25 28 31 35
85 — — — — — — 8 11 15 19 22 26 30 33
90 — — — — — — 5 9 13 16 20 24 27 31
95 — — — — — — — 6 10 14 18 22 25 29
100 — — — — — — — — 8 12 15 20 23 27
105 — — — — — — — — 5 9 13 17 22 26
110 — — — — — — — — — 6 11 15 20 25
115 — — — — — — — — — — 8 14 18 23
— Where a dash appears, do not attempt to charge system under these conditions or refrigerant slugging may occur. Charge must be weighed in.
NOTE: Superheat °F is at low-side service port.

Table 6—Required Suction-Line Tube Temperature (°F)

SUPERHEAT SUCTION PRESSURE AT SERVICE PORT (PSIG)
TEMP
(°F) 61.5 64.2 67.1 70.0 73.0 76.0 79.2 82.4 85.7
0 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51
2 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53
4 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55
6 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57
8 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59
10 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61
12 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63
14 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63 65
16 51 53 55 57 59 61 63 65 67
18 53 55 57 59 61 63 65 67 69
20 55 57 59 61 63 65 67 69 71
22 57 59 61 63 65 67 69 71 73
24 59 61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75
26 61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 77
28 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79
30 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 81
32 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 81 83
34 69 71 73 75 77 79 81 83 85
36 71 73 75 77 79 81 83 85 87
38 73 75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89
40 75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89 91

10. If outdoor air temperature or pressure at suction valve → Step 14—Final Checks
changes, charge to new suction line temperature indicated on IMPORTANT: Before leaving job, be sure to do the following:
chart.
1. Securely fasten all panels and covers.
HEATING CHECK CHART PROCEDURE
2. Tighten service valve stem caps to 1/12-turn past finger tight.
To check system operation during heating cycle, refer to the
3. Leave User’s Manual with owner. Explain system operation
Heating Check Chart on outdoor unit. This chart indicates whether
and periodic maintenance requirements outlined in manual.
a correct relationship exists between system operating pressure and
air temperature entering indoor and outdoor units. If pressure and 4. Fill out Dealer Installation Checklist and place in customer
temperature do not match on chart, system refrigerant charge may file.
not be correct. Do not use chart to adjust refrigerant charge.
NOTE: When charging is necessary during heating season, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
charge must be weighed in accordance with unit rating plate ± 0.6
For continuing high performance and to minimize possible equip-
oz/ft of 3/8-in. liquid line above or below 15 ft respectively.
ment failure, periodic maintenance must be performed on this
EXAMPLE: equipment.
To calculate additional charge required for a 25-ft line set: Frequency of maintenance may vary depending upon geographic
25 ft - 15 ft = 10 ft X 0.6 oz/ft = 6 oz of additional charge areas, such as coastal applications.
Copyright 1998 CARRIER Corp. • 7310 W. Morris St. • Indianapolis, IN 46231 38ykc2si

Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Book 1 4 PC 101 Catalog No. 563-718 Printed in U.S.A. Form 38YKC-2SI Pg 12 11-98 Replaces: 38YKC-1SI
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