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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES (ALL UNITS)
1. Be sure that the location chosen for unit installation provides
ambient temperatures maintained above freezing.
2. Be  sure  the  installation  location  is  isolated  from  sleeping
areas, private offices and other acoustically sensitive spaces.
3. Be sure unit is mounted at a height sufficient to provide an
adequate slope of the condensate lines. If an appropriate slope
cannot be achieved, a  field-supplied condensate  pump  may
be required.
4. On horizontal units, allow adequate room below the unit for
condensate drain trap and do not locate the unit above supply
piping.
5. Provide sufficient space for duct connection. Do not allow the
weight of the ductwork to rest on the unit.
6. Provide adequate  clearance for  filter replacement  and drain
pan cleaning. Do not allow piping, conduit, etc. to block filter
access.
7. Provide sufficient access to allow maintenance and servic-
ing of the blower and blower motor, compressor, refrigerant
circuit, controls, and coils.
8. For  units  with  free  return  (non-ducted),  provide  adequate
space for proper return airflow. For units installed in closets
or mechanical rooms, provide sufficient return grill area for
proper airflow.
9. Provide ready access to water valves and fittings, and screw-
driver access to unit side panels, discharge collar, and all elec-
trical connections.
10. Where  access  to  side  panels  is  limited,  pre-removal  of  the
control  box  side  mounting  screws  may  be  necessary  for
future servicing.
11. For units that are installed in enclosed spaces (such as furred
in closets or behind finished ceilings), provide access panels
to  allow  for  the  installation,  maintenance,  service,  and
removal of the unit.
Step 2 — Check Unit
Upon  receipt  of  equipment  at  the  jobsite,  inspect  the  carton  or
crating of each unit, and inspect each unit for damage on both the
interior  and  exterior.  Note  any  damage  and  contact  your  local
equipment sales office. 
INSPECT UNIT
To prepare the unit for installation, complete the procedures listed
below:
1. Verify that the correct unit has been received. Check the unit
capacity (tonnage), voltage, orientation, and configuration. 
2. Compare the electrical data on the unit nameplate with to ver-
ify  the  jobsite  power  feed  (voltage,  amperage,  MCA)  and
power protection (MOCP). 
3. Verify that the unit is the correct model for the entering water
temperature of the job (standard or extended range)
4. Remove the unit packaging, keeping the unit attached to the
shipping pallet. Do not destroy packaging. Save for re-instal-
lation on the unit if the unit will not be fully installed. 
5. Open a unit access panel. Verify that the refrigerant tubing is
free of kinks or dents,  and that it does not touch other unit
components.
6. Check the water piping and piping connections to make sure
they  are  free  from  defects,  kinks,  dents,  and  appear  to  be
water tight. Verify system operating water pressure. 
7. Inspect the blower assembly. Verify that the blower has not
come  lose  during  shipping.  Verify  clearance  between  the
blower  wheel  and  the  blower  housing.  Verify  free  blower
rotation. 
8. Inspect  all  electrical  connections.  Be  sure  connections  are
clean and tight at the terminals.
9. Check unit controls. If Complete C or Deluxe D, verify field
provided  thermostat  is  available.  If  WSHP  Open,  verify
proper sensor has been provided and a commissioning inter-
face will be available. 
10. 50PSH  Only  -  Locate  the  hanging  bracket  kit  located  in
the compressor compartment. 
11. Remove the foam blower shipping support from underneath
the blower section.
12. Remove any shipping brackets from the unit.
Step 3 — Locate Unit
Locate the unit in an indoor area that allows easy removal of the
filter and access panels, and has enough room for service person-
nel to perform maintenance or repair. Provide sufficient room to
make fluid, electrical, and duct connection(s). If the unit is located
in a confined space such as a closet, provisions must be made for
return air to freely enter the space. 
Unit condensate drains are not internally trapped. Allow room be-
low the unit base for horizontal models for an adequate conden-
sate trap. 
These units are  not approved for  outdoor installation; therefore,
they must be installed inside the structure being conditioned. Do
not locate units in areas that are subject to freezing. Units must be
installed in  conditioned space  that  is  not  subject  to  extremes  of
temperature or humidity to avoid cabinet sweating and/or equip-
ment damage.
Do not use units for temporary heating, air conditioning or ventila-
tion during construction  or remodeling,  especially when plaster-
ing, sanding or painting or when replacing carpet or flooring. Dust
and debris can clog the coil and blower. Chemical vapors can lead
to formicary corrosion and damage the coil. Ensure adequate ven-
tilation and debris collection during construction or remodeling. 
IMPORTANT: It  is the  installing  contractor’s  responsibility  to
ensure that all equipment is installed with proper access for ser-
vice, start-up, installation of accessories, configuration of control
and  other  components,  and  equipment  removal  in  accordance
with Carrier’s recommended service clearances and installation
instructions. Please refer to the Carrier Commercial WSHP War-
ranty Statement (document number 04-570008-01) for details on
warranty exclusions regarding equipment, access, removal and
clearances.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
DO NOT store or install units in corrosive environments or in
locations subject to temperature or humidity extremes (e.g., at-
tics,  garages,  rooftops,  etc.).  Corrosive  conditions  and  high
temperature or humidity can significantly reduce performance,
reliability, and service  life. Always  move  units  in an upright
position.  Tilting  units  on  their  sides  may  cause  equipment
damage.
IMPORTANT: Care must be taken to prevent the introduction of
dust, pain,  debris,  or chemicals  into  the  unit, which  can  cause
damage  to  the  unit,  delay  start-up,  and  may  impact  unit
longevity.