Carrier 52PC- User Manual

Page 3 - APPLICATIONS

3 Whether you are designing a new structure or replac-ing packaged terminal air conditioning units in anexisting building, Carrier will meet your needs.• Hotels and motels• Nursing homes and assisted living care centers• Offices• Apartments• Single-family dwellings• Home conversions and residential ...

Page 6 - tors’ sleeves without use of retrofit kit; QUIET OPERATION

6 The 52P and 52C models are a single-package,through-the-wall unit for heating and cooling hotelrooms, offices, apartments, condominiums, and resi-dential additions. Features include:• Improved sound quality for quiet operation• Exceeds ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) efficiency ...

Page 7 - REMOVABLE FRONT PANEL; Removable Front Panel

7 NO-RUST WEATHER LAST™WALL SLEEVE AND FRONTPANEL The indoor front panel and polymer wall sleeve usenonmetallic compounds that never rust or corrode, donot support combustion, and do not give off toxicfumes. The weather-resistant feature exceeds require-ments of Underwriters’ Laboratories and resist...

Page 8 - WASHABLE VENT AIR FILTER; Outdoor Vent Filter Location

8 TWO-PIECE LIFETIME INDOOR FILTER New two-piece removable filters easily slide in andout from the front of the PTAC unit and are inter-changeable. The front panel does not need to beremoved to access or change the filters. The filters arewashable and permanent. WASHABLE VENT AIR FILTER The unique v...

Page 9 - SNOW BAFFLE; Bi-Molded Condenser Shroud

9 POWER CORD FOR 265-V UNITS A power cord is included for 265-v units. The powercord is 18 in. long (cord extends 15 in. from bottom offront panel) and per UL and National Electrical codesmust plug into an electrical subbase. BI-MOLDED CONDENSER SHROUD The bi-molded condenser shroud provides easy ac...

Page 10 - • Cycle — This setting allows the fan to cycle on and; Easy Service Access

10 EASY ACCESS TO CHASSIS Access to the chassis simply requires removing fourscrews and then sliding the chassis out of the sleevefor service. HIDDEN CONTROLS The factory-wired control box houses all control com-ponents and is quickly accessible without removingthe chassis from the wall sleeve. By s...

Page 11 - ENHANCED COPPER TUBING; surface and turbulent refrigerant gas flow); SEAMLESS BASEPAN; gallons of; CONDENSATE DRAIN VALVE; Condensate Disposal System

11 ENHANCED COPPER TUBING Enhanced copper tubing is more efficient and durableand can be repaired in the field, if required.Because copper is a very stable metal, it is durable andresists corrosion. Enhanced copper tubing increases:• heat transfer capability• the efficiency of the cooling and heatin...

Page 12 - Special Features; Manual Compressor Override Switch:; How The Heat Pump Works

12 HEAT PUMPS PAY THEIR OWN WAY Heat pump models are available at a nominal addi-tional cost. In many locales, the payback is realized injust a few months. Cost and payback details are pro-vided on the next page. Special Features Two-Stage Indoor Thermostat: The indoor thermostat senses the indoor t...

Page 14 - units

14 For immediate assistance, call 1-800-827-7435 or contactyour local Carrier dealer. Standard Unit• Chassis with front panel• Electro-mechanical controls• Cord-connected chassis for 230/208-v and 265-v units Lead-time: Many models are in stock for immediatedelivery; call for lead-times. PRODUCT CAT...

Page 16 - Corrosion-Protected Polymer Sleeve

16 WALL SLEEVES Weather Last™ Wall Sleeve For the best performance and longest life, Carrierrecommends genuine Carrier wall sleeves for allinstallations.All Carrier wall sleeves are built with a pitch of 1/4 in.per foot, for self pitching of the unit, the wall sleevemust be installed level. Overflow...

Page 17 - Insulated Metal Wall Sleeves; standard; Wall Sleeve Molding Kit; Extended Metal Wall Sleeve

17 Insulated Metal Wall Sleeves Part No.: SLEEVE-STEEL-1PK Part No.: SLEEVE-EXT24-1PK Part No.: SLEEVE-EXT26-1PK Part No.: SLEEVE-EXT28-1PKCarrier's metal wall sleeves are available in a varietyof sizes for most applications and difficult installa-tions. Choose from 14 1 / 2 ″ , 24 ″ , 26 ″ , or 28 ...

Page 18 - OUTDOOR GRILLES; Carrier wall sleeve); Architectural Grille in

18 OUTDOOR GRILLES Carrier recommends only the use of Carrier-suppliedgrilles for use on the 52P and 52C series units. How-ever, the architectural designs of a building may dic-tate the use of special or oversized grilles and/orlouvers. Special louvers or any special architecturaltreatment of the bu...

Page 19 - Outdoor Grille Selection; The louver should be attached to the wall sleeve in a; Hardwire Kit; Sample Calculations; Louver Dimensional Reference

19 Outdoor Grille Selection The following guidelines must be followed in the ini-tial selection of any alternate exterior grille or louver:1. The louver must have a minimum of 65% free area. Free area is the minimum area of the opening in anair inlet or outlet in which air can pass. Free Area(%) = X...

Page 20 - SUBBASE; ance is 5; Non-electrical subbase; Non-Electrical Subbase Assembly

20 SUBBASE This decorative subbase supports the unit and is avail-able in three basic models: non-electrical, electrical,and hardwired.A subbase (or leveling legs) is required for installa-tions where the wall sleeve extends 4 or more inchesinto the room or the wall is less than 2 in. thick.The mini...

Page 21 - Subbase Fuse Kit; Power Disconnect Switch Assembly

21 Leveling legs Part No.: LEVELING-LEGSLeveling legs attach easily to Carrier’s wall sleeve andoffer accurate leveling and support for units without asubbase. Leveling legs are adjustable from 3 1 / 4 in. to 5 1 / 2 in. Subbase Fuse Kit Part No.: SUBBASE-FUSE-15APart No.: SUBBASE-FUSE-20APart No.: ...

Page 22 - Non-Programmable Thermostat

22 THERMOSTATS Carrier’s full line of wall thermostats are designed toenhance every PTAC application. Wall thermostats aresimple and easy to use. Wall thermostats provide bet-ter temperature and humidity control as they can beplaced in an optimal position in the room.NOTE: See page 50 for a wiring d...

Page 23 - Thermostat Locking Cover; Wall Thermostat Interface Retrofit Kit

23 Wall Thermostat Interface Retrofit Kit Part No.: RC-FIELDKIT230HCPart No.: RC-FIELDKIT230HPPart No.: RC-FIELDKIT265HCPart No.: RC-FIELDKIT265HPThe Wall Thermostat Interface Retrofit Kit allowsPTAC units with standard unit-mounted controls to befield converted for use with wall thermostat controls...

Page 24 - Lateral Duct Kit

24 Condensate Drain Kit Part No.: DRAIN-KIT-4PKThis universal drain kit may be used internally orexternally to route condensate to a drainage system. Itcan be field-installed on any Carrier wall sleeve.Although Carrier’s units are designed to dissipate allthe condensate generated during normal cooli...

Page 25 - Security Door Kit

25 Power Vent with Power Door Kit Part No.: PWR-VENT-DOOR230Part No.: PWR-VENT-DOOR265Carrier's power vent kit, utilizing a specially designedfan, when installed in the unit's fresh air vent, will sup-ply up to 95 CFM of outside air into the room. Thepower vent will only operate when the unit fan ru...

Page 26 - Easily Replaceable Filters

26 Replacement Filters Part No.: AIR-FILTER-10PKThe Carrier 52P and 52C model replacement air filterscome in packages of 10. The filters save energy by pre-venting the evaporator coils from being plugged with dirtand lint. These economical and sturdy filters are inter-changeable and may be washed, v...

Page 27 - 2P and 52C Dimension Drawing

27 TYPICAL WALL INSTALLATION Proper building practices must be used when con-structing a wall opening to support a PTAC wall sleeveand chassis. If practices are unknown, consult your local architector building contractor.Installed wall sleeve must be level from side to sideand front to back. DIMENSI...

Page 28 - Standard Polymer Non-Insulated Wall Sleeve

28 WALL SLEEVE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FOR STANDARD AND ACCESSORY GRILLES MAIN STUD JACK STUD CRIPPLE FLOOR SUB-FLOOR 42 1/8” 16 1/4” JACK STUDS HEADER- 4’ x 4’ OR(2) 2’ x 4’ ON EDGE 42” 16” 24”/26”/28” Standard Polymer Non-Insulated Wall Sleeve Standard Polymer Insulated Wall Sleeve Standard Metal Insu...

Page 29 - TYPICAL WALL INSTALLATION; Typical Wall Sleeve Installation

29 TYPICAL WALL INSTALLATION NOTES: 1. Sleeve may be flush mounted to floor, but front panel may have to be notched to accommodate service cord. 2. If more than 4 in. of sleeve projects into room, an accessory subbase must be used for support. 3. For walls 2 in. thick or less, an accessory subbase m...

Page 30 - 2P and 52C Indoor and Outdoor Discharge Air Circulation

30 MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR INDOOR ANDOUTDOOR DISCHARGE AIR 36" MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM SLEEVE TO BUILDING WALLS, SHRUBS, etc. 15” MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM FRONT PANEL TO OBJECTS IN ROOM 2 3/8”(60.3) GRILLEMOUNTINGHOLES WALL SLEEVE-(2)DRAIN LOCATIONS CONDENSATEOVERFLOWHOLES 2 3/8”(60.3) OUTDOOR VIEW (OU...

Page 31 - TYPICAL LATERAL DUCT INSTALLATION

31 TYPICAL LATERAL DUCT INSTALLATION 3’-11 1/2”(1206.5) MAX. 3’-11 1/2”(1206.5) MAX. 3’-8” (117.6) WALLMOLDING WALLREGISTER LATERAL DUCTEXTENSION REVERSIBLEAIR GRILLE PLENUM ENDCAP ALTERNATEEXTENSIONPOSITION* NOTE: For all applications with an accessory lateral duct, sleevemust extend into the room ...

Page 33 - WALL THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS; Control Box Terminal Cover for

33 WALL THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS POWERCORDACCESSCOVER POWERCORD FAN SPEEDCONTROLKNOB THERMOSTAT COVERFORTERMINALCONNECTION R G Y W O C Control Box Terminal Cover for Wall Thermostat Models Terminal Connector Removal and Replacement

Page 42 - COOLING PERFORMANCE

42 COOLING PERFORMANCE ALL 7000 NOMINAL BTUH MODELS Evaporator entering air temp. — 80 F Evap. air — 260 CFM LEGEND NOTES:1. Total current (I) based on 230-volt system.2. Evaporator entering dry bulb air temperature is 80° F. ALL 9000 NOMINAL BTUH MODELS Evaporator entering air temp. — 80 F Evap. ai...

Page 43 - COOLING SENSIBLE HEAT FACTORS (SHF) AT 80 F INDOOR DB

43 COOLING PERFORMANCE (cont) 52PQ 12,000 NOMINAL BTUH MODELS Evaporator entering air temp. — 80 F Evap. air — 350 CFM LEGEND NOTES:1. Total current (I) based on 230-volt system.2. Evaporator entering dry bulb air temperature is 80°F. ALL 15,000 NOMINAL BTUH MODELS Evaporator entering air temp. — 80...

Page 49 - Typical Wiring Schematic for Energy Management Kit

49 FRONT DESK SWITCH PANEL 24-V TRANSFORMER (SEE NOTE 1) PTAC #1 PTAC #2 PTAC #N ROOM 100 ROOM 101 ROOM N B W B W B W FIELD-SUPPLIED LEGEND NOTES:1. To size transformer, use the following equation: Quantity of PTAC units x 12 va = Transformer Size (va)Example: 110 PTAC Units x 12 va = 1320 vaTransfo...

Page 51 - Part 1 — General; SYSTEM DESCRIPTION; QUALITY ASSURANCE; Part 2 — Products; GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

51 PACKAGED TERMINALCOOLING UNITWITH HEAT PUMP ORELECTRIC HEATINGHVAC Guide Specifications Size Range: Cooling: 6,900 to 15,100 Btuh Heating: 6,000 to 14,100 Btuh Heat Pump6,400 to 17,000 Btuh Electric Carrier Model Numbers:52PC Premier Series, Cooling Only52PE Premier Series, Cooling with ElectricH...

Page 54 - TYPICAL WARRANTY; Carrier

54 TYPICAL WARRANTY Carrier P a c k ag ed T e rm in al Air C ond itio ne r W a rr a nt y F U L L O N E- YEAR W ARRANT Y — Du ri n g th e fir st y e a r a fte r p u rch a s e , CARRIER will , th ro u g h its a u th o riz e d in d e p e n d e n t se rv icin g d e a le rs o r se rv ic e s ta tio n s* ,...

Page 56 - ACCESSORY LIST

56 *Custom colors are also available. ACCESSORY FORM NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Wall Sleeves 52S-48SI WALL-SLEEVE-1PK Non-Insulated Polymer Wall Sleeve, 1 per pack WALL-SLEEVE-9PK Non-Insulated Polymer Wall Sleeve, 9 per pack SLEEVE-INSUL-1PK Insulated Polymer Wall Sleeve, 1 per pack 52S-50SI SL...

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