Page 2 - REQUIRED CLEARANCE FOR OPERATION AND SERVICING
Before performing service or maintenance operations onsystem, turn off main power to unit. Turn off accessory heaterpower switch if applicable. Electrical shock could causesevere injury or death. Step 1—General The 50JX heat pump is fully self-contained and designed foroutdoor installation. See Fig....
Page 3 - Step 2—Provide Unit Support; The gasketing of the unit to the roof curb is critical
Immediately notify the nearest Carrier Air Conditioning office ifany item is missing. To prevent loss or damage, leave all parts inoriginal packages until installation. Step 2—Provide Unit Support ROOF CURB — Install accessory roof curb in accordance withinstructions shipped with curb. See Fig. 4. I...
Page 4 - Fig. 4—Roof Curb Dimensions
C99098 UNIT SIZE PART NUMBER A IN. [MM] B IN. [MM] C IN. [MM] D IN. [MM] 50JX Roof Curb 024-036 CPRFCURB007A00 14 [356] 11-27/32 [301] 30-5/8 [778] 28-3/4 [730] 042-060 CPRFCURB009A00 14 [356] 15-27/32 [402] 42-1/8 [1070] 40-1/4 [1022] Fig. 4—Roof Curb Dimensions NOTES:1. Roof curb must be set up fo...
Page 5 - Fig.5—Unit Leveling Tolerances; Fig. 6—Slab Mounting Detail
SLAB MOUNT — Place the unit on a solid, level concrete padthat is a minimum of 4 in. thick with 2 in. above grade (Fig. 6). Theslab should extend approximately 2 in. beyond the casing on all 4sides of the unit. Do not secure the unit to the slab except whenrequired by local codes. GROUND MOUNT — The...
Page 6 - Step 6—Provide for Condensate Disposal; Fig. 8—Suggested Rigging; Table 2—Minimum Airflow for Reliable Electric; Fig. 9—Typical Installation
Select and size ductwork, supply-air registers, and return air grillesaccording to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigera-tion, and Air Conditioning Engineers) recommendations. The unit has duct flanges on the supply- and return-air openings onthe side of the unit. When designing and install...
Page 7 - Step 7—Install Electrical Connections; Table 1—Physical Data—Unit 50JX; Fig. 10—50JX with Accessory Duct Covers On; Accessory Duct Covers; Fig. 11—Condensate Trap
(where permitted) or onto a gravel apron in ground level installa-tions. Install a field-supplied condensate trap at end of condensateconnection to ensure proper drainage. Make sure that the outlet ofthe trap is at least 1 in. lower than the drain-pan condensateconnection to prevent the pan from ove...
Page 9 - Fig. 12—Wiring Schematics
Page 10 - Fig. 13—Wiring Schematics
Page 11 - Fig. 14—Wiring Schematics
Page 12 - Table 3—Electrical Data—50JX
Table 3—Electrical Data—50JX UNIT 50JX SIZE V-PH-HZ VOLTAGE RANGE COMPRESSOR ODFM IDFM ELECTRIC HEAT POWER SUPPLY (MOCP) Min Max RLA LRA FLA FLA KW FLA Min. Circuit Ampacity for Wire Sizing MCA MAX 024 208/230-1-60 187 253.00 10.8 56 0.90 2 -/- 3.75/5.0 7.5/10 -/- 18.1/20.836.1/41.7 -/- 25.1/28.547....
Page 13 - GROUND LUG; Fig. 18—Control Wiring Plate
Fig. 15—Electrical Data Legend C99051 452 = 5 v 457 = 7 v455 = 2 v LEGEND FLA — Full Load Amps HACR — Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration IFM — Indoor-Fan Motor LRA — Locked Rotor Amps MCA — Minimum Circuit Amps MOCP — Maximum Overcurrent Protection (fuses or HACR-type circuit breaker) NEC —...
Page 14 - Fig. 20—Fan Blade Clearance
d. Make sure that all tools and miscellaneous loose parts have been removed. 5. Compressors are internally spring mounted. Do not loosen or remove compressor hold-down bolts. 6. Each unit system has 2 Schrader-type ports, one low-side Schrader fitting located on the suction line, and one high-sideSc...
Page 15 - Fig. 22—Typical Heat Pump Operation, Cooling Mode; LEGEND; LEGEND
Fig. 22—Typical Heat Pump Operation, Cooling Mode 1. Hot gas from compressor flows through the 4-way valve and is directed to the outdoor coil. It is then condensed and subcooled through the coil circuits. Refrigerant leaves the outdoor coil by way of the OD Accurater in the bypass position to the l...
Page 17 - Table 4—Wet Coil Air Delivery
NOTE: Be sure that all supply-and return-air grilles are open, free from obstructions, and adjusted properly. Airflow can be changed by changing the lead connection of theblower motor. Unit 50JX three-speed motors (except size 030) are factory wiredfor low speed operation. Unit 50JX 030 is factory w...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE To ensure continuing high performance, and to minimize thepossibility of premature equipment failure, periodic maintenancemust be performed on this equipment. This heat pump unit shouldbe inspected at least once each year by a qualified service person.To troubleshoot unit, refer to Table...
Page 19 - SYSTEM INFORMATION; Because these switches are attached to refrigeration; Fig. 29—Refrigerant Circuit; FEEDER TUBE
REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT — Inspect all refrigerant tubing con-nections and the unit base for oil accumulation annually. Detectingoil generally indicates a refrigerant leak. System under pressure. Relieve pressure and recover allrefrigerant before system repair or final unit disposal to avoidpersonal inju...
Page 20 - Table 5—Cooling and Heating Troubleshooting Chart
Table 5—Cooling and Heating Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Compressor and outdoor fan will not start. Power failure Call power company. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Defective thermostat, contactor, transformer, con-trol relay or defrost boa...
Page 21 - Cooling and Heating Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d)
Cooling and Heating Troubleshooting Chart (cont’d) SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Suction pressure too low (Cool) Dirty air filter Replace filter (Heat) Outdoor coil frosted Move timer on control board to 30 minutes be-tween defrost cycles. Low refrigerant charge Check for leaks, repair and recharge. Metering...