Carrier 40QAC Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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When mounting brackets, select the proper type of hardware from
the guidelines below. See Fig. 14
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury
and / or equipment damage.
Solid structure in ceiling MUST be used due to weight of the
unit.
CAUTION
!
Wooden Structure:
Install hanging bolts on a square wooden piece placed over beams.
Newly Built Concrete Slab:
Install hanging bolts with inserts, embedded bolts, etc.
Metal Structure:
Install hanging bolts utilizing an existing angle or by installing a
new support angle.
Previously Built Concrete Slab:
Install hanging bolts with expansion anchor.
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Fig. 14 -- Fan Coil Unit Mounting Methods
(hardware is field--supplied)
c. Drill holes for routing refrigerant lines, condensate line
and electrical and control connections.
d. Lift the unit into place, and fit the hex--head bolts on
sides of indoor unit into mounting slots of mounting
brackets. Ensure unit is mounted with a slight tilt to the
rear side for proper drainage.
e. Tighten indoor unit hex--head bolts securely.
INSTALL OUTDOOR UNIT
The outdoor units can be installed on the ground, on the roof, or
mounted on a wall.
NOTE: Install the unit so that the coil does not face into
prevailing winds. If this is not possible and constant wind winds
above 25 mph are expected, use accessory wind baffle. See
installation instructions provided with accessory kit. Wind baffles
should also be used on all units with accessory low ambient
temperature control.
Mounting on Ground
1. Mount unit on a solid level concrete pad.
2. If a heat pump isbeing installed, use a field-- provided snow
stand or ice rack where prolonged subfreezing temperatures
or heavy snow occurs.
3. Position unit so water or ice from roof does not fall directly
onto unit.
4. On cooling only units, an accessory stacking kit can be used
when units are to be stacked. See installation instructions
provided with the accessory kit.
Mounting on Roof
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury
and / or equipment damage.
Be sure unit panels are securely in place prior to rigging.
CAUTION
!
1. Rig the unit. Keep the unit upright and lift using a sling.
Use cardboard or padding under the sling, and spreader bars
to prevent sling damage to the unit. See Fig 15. See Fig. 2
through Fig. 5 for center of gravity reference
2. Mount unit on a solid concrete pad or platform.
3. Isolate unit and piping from structure
4. If a heat pump isbeing installed, use a field-- provided snow
stand or ice rack where prolonged subfreezing temperatures
or heavy snow occurs.
5. On cooling only units, an accessory stacking kit can be used
when units are to be stacked. See installation instructions
provided with accessory kit.
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Fig. 15 -- Lifting Unit with Sling
Mounting Unit on Wall
The units can also be mounted on the wall using the accessory
mounting kit.
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