Carrier PTV Heat Pump User Manual


 
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5. Check refrigerant tubing for contact with other compo-
nents. Adjust if necessary.
6. Reinstall top panel using screws set aside in Step 1.
NOTE: Location for some screws at bottom of discharge
panel may have to be changed.
7. Manually spin fan wheel to check for obstructions.
Adjust for any obstruction found.
8. Replace access panel.
Back to Side Discharge Conversion
— Follow instructions
above for Side to Back Discharge Conversion, noting the
panels would be reversed.
Step 4 — Mount the Unit
HORIZONTAL UNIT (50PTH) — Horizontal units should
be mounted using the factory-installed hangers. Proper attach-
ment of hanging rods to building structure is critical for safety.
See Fig. 1. Rod attachments must be able to support the weight
of the unit. See Table 1 for unit operating weights.
VERTICAL UNITS (50PTV,PTD) — Vertical and downflow
units are available in left or right return air configurations. See
Fig. 3 and 4. Mount the unit (except 50PTD) on a vibration
absorption pad slightly larger than the entire base to minimize
vibration transmission. It is not necessary to mount the unit on
the floor. See Fig. 9.
NOTE: Some codes require the use of a secondary drain pan
under vertical units. Check local codes for more information.
Step 5 — Check Duct System — Size the duct sys-
tem to handle the design airflow quietly.
NOTE: Depending on the unit, the fan wheel may have a ship-
ping support installed at the factory. This must be removed
before operating unit.
SOUND ATTENUATION — To eliminate the transfer of
vibration to the duct system, a flexible connector is recom-
mended for both discharge and return air duct connections on
metal duct systems. The supply and return plenums should in-
clude internal duct liner of fiberglass or be made of duct board
construction to maximize sound attenuation of the blower.
Installing the WSHP unit to uninsulated ductwork in an uncon-
ditioned space is not recommended since it will sweat and
adversely affect the unit’s performance.
To reduce air noise, at least one 90-degree elbow could be
included in the supply and return air ducts, provided system
performance is not adversely impacted. The blower speed can
also be changed in the field to reduce air noise or excessive air-
flow, provided system performance is not adversely impacted.
EXISTING DUCT SYSTEM — If the unit is connected to
existing ductwork, consider the following:
Verify that the existing ducts have the proper capacity to
handle the unit airflow. If the ductwork is too small, install
larger ductwork.
Check existing ductwork for leaks and repair as necessary.
NOTE: Local codes may require ventilation air to enter the
space for proper indoor air quality. Hard-duct ventilation
may be required for the ventilating air supply. If hard
ducted ventilation is not required, be sure that a proper air
path is provided for ventilation air to unit to meet ventila-
tion requirement of the space.
Step 6 — Install Condensate Drain
HORIZONTAL UNIT (50PTH) — Slope the unit toward the
drain at
1
/
4
in. See Fig. 10. If it is not possible to meet the re-
quired pitch, install a condensate at the unit to pump conden-
sate to building drain.
Horizontal units are not internally trapped, therefore an ex-
ternal trap is necessary. Install each unit with its own individual
trap and means to flush or blow out the condensate drain line.
Do not install units with a common trap or vent. See Fig. 11 for
typical condensate connections.
NOTE: Never use a pipe size smaller than the connection.
VERTICAL UNITS (50PTV,PTD) — Each unit uses a con-
densate hose inside all cabinets as a trapping loop, therefore an
external trap is not necessary. See Fig. 12.
Fig. 9 — 50PTV Units Mounted With
Vibration Absorption Pad
Return Air
Remove Screws
Return Air
Rotate
Move to Side
Side Discharge
Return Air
Discharge Air
Drain
Back Discharge
Replace Screws
Water
Connection End
Water
Connection End
Water
Connection End
Fig. 8 — Conversion Left Return,
Side Discharge to Back Discharge