26SPA6

Performance™ Series Air Conditioner

with Puron Advance™ Refrigerant
1-1/2 to 5 Nominal Tons

Installation Instructions
NOTE: For use with R-454B indoor units only. Read the entire instruction manual before starting installation.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 death. WARNING signifies hazards which could result in personal
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 may result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.
Check Equipment and Job Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced
Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 installation, reliability, or operation.
Clearance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Ambient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ! WARNING
Make Piping Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mandatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Make Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Compressor Crankcase Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main electrical
Install Electrical Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 disconnect switch must be in the OFF position. There may be more than
1 disconnect switch. Lock out and tag switch with a suitable warning
Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
label.
Check Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Final Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repairing Refrigerant Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ! WARNING
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in death,
IMPORTANT: This appliance shall only be installed by EPA qualified
serious personal injury, and/or property damage.
personnel having appropriate certification. This appliance is not
intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, Never use air or any gas containing oxygen for leak
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, testing or operating refrigerant compressors. Never
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of allow compressor suction pressure to operate in a
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. vacuum with service valves closed. See service
manual for pump-down instructions.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or
use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which
may cause death, personal injury, or property damage. Consult a GENERAL
qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or branch for NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to gas
information or assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use pulsations from improper installation of equipment.
factory-authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product. 1. Roof mounted units exposed to winds may require wind baffles.
Refer to the individual instructions packaged with the kits or accessories
when installing. 2. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, etc. where unit
operation sound may disturb customer.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and
work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have a dry 3. Ensure that vapor and liquid tube diameters are appropriate for unit
powder or CO2 fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions capacity.
thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature and 4. Run refrigerant tubes with no bends with centerline bend radius less
attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and current editions of than 2.5 times the external pipe diameter.
the National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70. In Canada, refer to 5. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb vibration.
current editions of the Canadian electrical code CSA 22.1.
6. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening with
Proper tools should be used that are designed for the refrigerant of the
unit being installed. For A2L refrigerants, non-sparking tools are RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 1.)
required. A refrigerant detector should be used prior to and during the 7. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work, floor
installation process to check for leaks. Open flames or other ignition joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
sources should not be present except during brazing. Brazing should 8. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with a rigid
only take place on refrigerant tubes that are open to the atmosphere or wire or strap which comes in direct contact with tubing (see Fig. 1).
have been properly evacuated.
9. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely surrounds
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol When vapor tube.
you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals, be alert to 10. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. (25 mm) wide
the potential for personal injury.
and conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 1.)
Understand these signal words; DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.
These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies 11. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves bent to
the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or conform to shape of insulation.
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12. Provision shall be made for expansion and contraction of long runs contains information needed to properly install unit. Check rating plate
of piping. to be sure unit matches job specifications.
13. Piping and fittings shall be protected as far as possible against Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad
adverse environmental effects. For example, the accumulation of If conditions or local codes require the unit be attached to pad, tie down
dirt and debris. bolts should be used and fastened through knockouts provided in unit
14. Piping should be installed to reduce the likelihood of hydraulic base pan. Refer to unit mounting pattern in Fig. 2 to determine base pan
shock damaging the system. size and knockout hole location.
15. Certified piping and components must be used in order to protect For hurricane tie downs, contact local distributor for details and PE
against corrosion. (Professional Engineer) certification, if required.
16. Flexible pipe elements shall be protected against mechanical
damage, excessive stress by torsion, or other forces. They should be
checked for mechanical damage annually.
17. Piping material, routing, and installation shall include protection
from physical damage in operation and service, and be in
compliance with the national and local codes and standards of the
installation site.
18. When setting up refrigerant piping, precautions shall be taken to
avoid excessive vibration or pulsation
OUTDOOR WALL INDOOR WALL

CAULK
LIQUID TUBE

UNIT BASE PAN TIEDOWN KNOCKOUT LOCATIONS in. (mm)

Dimension in. (mm) A B C
SUCTION TUBE
INSULATION 23-1/2 X 23-1/2
7-13/16 (198.4) 4–7/16 (112.7) 18–1/16 (458.8)
(596.9 X 596.9)

THROUGH THE WALL 26 X 26

9–1/8 (231.8) 4–7/16 (112.7) 21–1/4 (539.8)
(660.4 X 660.4)

31–1/2 X 31–1/2
JOIST 9–1/8 (231.8) 6–9/16 (166.7) 24–11/16 (627.1)
(800.1 X 800.1)
HANGER STRAP
(AROUND SUCTION 35 X 35
TUBE ONLY) INSULATION 9–1/8 (231.8) 6–9/16 (166.7) 28–7/16 (722.3)
(889 X 889)
SUCTION TUBE
A05177
Fig. 2 – Tiedown Knockout Locations
On rooftop applications, mount on level platform or frame. Place unit
above a load-bearing wall and isolate unit and tubing set from structure.
Arrange supporting members to adequately support unit and minimize
1” (25.4 mm) transmission of vibration to building. Consult local codes governing
MIN LIQUID TUBE rooftop applications.
SUSPENSION Roof mounted units exposed to winds may require wind baffles.. Consult
A07588 the Application Guideline and Service Manual - Residential Split
Fig. 1 – Connecting Tubing Installation
System Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for wind baffle construction.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Unit must be level to within ±2° (±3/8 in./ft.±9.5 mm/m) per
compressor manufacturer specifications.
IMPORTANT: Effective January 1, 2023, all split system and packaged
air conditioners must be installed pursuant to applicable regional Clearance Requirements
efficiency standards issued by the Department of Energy. When installing, allow sufficient space for airflow clearance, wiring,
refrigerant piping, and service. Allow 24 in. (610 mm) clearance to
! CAUTION service end of unit and 48 in. (1219 mm) above unit. For proper airflow,
a 6-in. (152 mm) clearance on 1 side of unit and 12-in. (305 mm) on all
CUT HAZARD remaining sides must be maintained. Maintain a distance of 24 in. (610
mm) between units or 18 in. (457 mm) if no overhang within 12 ft. (3.67
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury. m) Position so water, snow, or ice from roof or eaves cannot fall directly
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care and wear on unit.
appropriate protective clothing and gloves when handling parts. NOTE: 18” (457 mm) clearance option described above is approved for
outdoor units with wire grille coil guard only. Units with louver panels
Check Equipment and Job Site require 24” (610 mm) between units.
On rooftop applications, locate unit at least 6 in. (152 mm) above roof
Unpack Unit
surface.
Move to final location. Remove carton taking care not to damage unit.
Operating Ambient
Inspect Equipment
The minimum outdoor operating ambient in cooling mode without
File claim with shipping company prior to installation if shipment is accessory is 55°F (13°C).
damaged or incomplete. Locate unit rating plate on unit corner panel. It

Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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Make Piping Connections Service Valves

Service valves are closed and plugged from the factory. Outdoor units
! WARNING are shipped with a refrigerant charge sealed in the unit. Leave the service
valves closed until all other refrigerant system work is complete or the
PERSONAL INJURY AND ENVIRONMENTAL charge will be lost. Leave the plugs in place until line set tubing is ready
HAZARD to be inserted.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death. Refrigerant Tubing Connection Outdoor
Relieve pressure and recover all refrigerant before system repair or IMPORTANT: Maximum liquid-line size is 3/8-in. OD for all
final unit disposal. Use all service ports and open all flow-control residential applications including long line. Refer to Residential Piping
devices, including solenoid valves. and Long Line Guideline for further information.
Federal regulations require that refrigerant is not vented into the IMPORTANT: Always install the factory-supplied liquid-line filter
atmosphere. Recover during system repair or final unit disposal. drier. If replacing the filter drier, refer to Product Replacement Parts List
for appropriate part number. Obtain replacement filter driers from your
distributor or branch.
! CAUTION Brazing Connection
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or ! CAUTION
improper operation. UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
If ANY refrigerant tubing is buried, provide a 6-in (152 mm) vertical Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or
rise at service valve. Refrigerant tubing lengths up to 36-in (914 mm) improper operation.
may be buried without further special consideration. Do not bury lines Service valves must be wrapped in a heat-sinking material such as a wet
more than 36-in. (914 mm). cloth while brazing.

Outdoor units may be connected to indoor section using accessory If using brazing connections, use a properly sized swedge tool to create a
tubing package or field-supplied refrigerant grade tubing of correct size swedge (bell) on one of the two copper tubes being connected.
and condition. Rated tubing diameters shown in Table 1 are
Alternatively, a copper coupling can be used which will require two
recommended up to 80 ft. (24 m). See Product Data for acceptable
alternate vapor diameters and associated capacity losses. For tubing braze joints instead of one.
requirements beyond 80 ft. (24 m), substantial capacity and performance Clean line set tube ends with emery cloth or steel brush. Remove any grit
losses can occur. Following the recommendations in the Residential or debris.
Piping and Long Line Guideline will reduce these losses. Refer to Connect vapor tube to fitting on outdoor unit vapor service valves (see
Table 1 for field tubing diameters. Refer to the Product Data for Table 1). Connect liquid tubing to adapter tube on liquid service valve.
accessory requirements.
Use refrigerant grade tubing.
There are no buried-line applications greater than 36-in. (914 mm)
Apply heat absorbing paste or heat sink product between service valve
allowed.
and joint. Wrap service valves with a heat sinking material such as a wet
If refrigerant tubes or indoor coil are exposed to atmosphere, they must
cloth.
be evacuated to 500 microns to eliminate contamination and moisture in
the system. After wrapping service valve with a wet cloth, tubing set can be brazed
to service valve using either silver bearing or non–silver bearing brazing
Refrigerant pipe should be installed with the minimum length possible
material. Do not use soft solder (materials which melt below
and practical for the application. Piping should be protected from
800°F/427°C). Braze joints using a Sil-Fos or Phos-copper alloy.
physical damage in operation and in service and be in compliance with
national and local codes such as ASRHAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, IAPMO. Consult local code requirements.
Uniform Mechanical Code, ICC International Mechanical Code, or CSA Some outdoor units contain a mechanical fitting at the liquid distributor.
B52. When piping is installed through studs in a wall, steel plates should This connection is not field serviceable and should not be disturbed.
be used for protection with a minimum thickness of 16 gauge. For Vapor Service Valve, remove valve core from schrader port on
Service Valve BEFORE brazing. This helps prevent overheating and
All field joints shall be accessible for inspection prior to being covered
damage to valve seals (refer to Fig. 3). Replace valve core when brazing
or enclosed.
is completed.
Outdoor Unit Connected to Factory Approved R-454B
Indoor Unit
When outdoor unit is connected to factory–approved R-454B indoor
unit, outdoor unit contains approximate system refrigerant charge for
operation with AHRI rated indoor unit when connected by 15 ft. (5 m) of
field–supplied or factory accessory tubing and factory supplied filter
drier. For all sizes, adjust charge by adding or removing 0.6 oz/ft of 3/8
liquid line above or below 15 ft. (5 m) respectively.
A14236
Connect vapor and liquid tubes to fittings on vapor and liquid service Fig. 3 – Vapor Service Valve
valves (see Table 1). Use refrigerant grade tubing.

Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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! WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to following this warning could result in personal injury, death
and/or property damage.
Refrigerant and oil mixture could ignite and burn as it escapes and
contacts brazing torch. Make sure the refrigerant charge is properly A05178
removed from both the high and low sides of the system before brazing Fig. 4 – Liquid Line Filter Drier
any component or lines. Evacuate Refrigerant Tubing and Indoor Coil

! CAUTION
! CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
BURN HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury improper operation.
Components will be HOT after brazing. Wear appropriate personal Never use the system compressor as a vacuum pump.
protective equipment and allow to cool before handling parts and
equipment. Refrigerant tubes and indoor coil should be evacuated using the
recommended deep vacuum method of 500 microns. The alternate triple
Table 1 – Refrigerant Connections and Recommended Liquid and evacuation method may be used (see triple evacuation procedure in
Vapor Tube Diameters (In.) service manual). Always break a vacuum with dry nitrogen.
LIQUID* RATED VAPOR*
Leak Check
UNIT SIZE Connection The deep vacuum method requires a vacuum pump capable of pulling a
Tube Diameter Tube Diameter
Diameter vacuum of 500 microns and a vacuum gauge capable of accurately
18 3/8 3/4 5/8 measuring this vacuum depth. The deep vacuum method is the most
24, 30 3/8 3/4 3/4 positive way of assuring a system is free of air and liquid water. A tight
36, 42, 48 3/8 7/8 7/8 dry system will hold a vacuum of 1000 microns after approximately 7
60 3/8 7/8 1-1/8
minutes. See Fig. 5

*.Units are rated with 25 ft. (7.6 m) of lineset. See Product Data sheet for performance
data when using different size and length linesets.
Notes:
1.Do not apply capillary tube indoor coils to these units.
2.For Tubing Set lengths between 80 and 200 ft. (24.38 and 60.96 m) horizontal or 35
ft.(11 m) vertical differential 250 ft. (76.2 m) Total Equivalent Length, refer to the
Residential Piping and Long Line Guideline – Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps using
Puron Advance™ refrigerant.
3.For alternate liquid line options, see Product Data or Residential Piping and Long Line
Application Guideline
Mechanical Line Set Connections
A95424
If using mechanical or crimp-type line set connections, follow crimp tool Fig. 5 – Deep Vacuum Graph
manufacturer's instructions. Mechanical fittings are only permitted if Mandatory Requirements
approved for field installation by the supplier.
Pressure Proof Check
NOTE: Failure of the fittings or failure of the equipment due to use of
mechanical fittings would not be covered under the equipment limited Refrigerant tubes and indoor coil should be pressure tested with an inert
warranty. gas such as nitrogen. Pressurize the system with the inert gas to the Low
Install Liquid-Line Filter Drier Indoor Side Test Pressure listed on the outdoor unit rating plate.
Refer to Fig. 4 and install filter drier as follows: 1. Pform a pressure check of the unit with a nitrogen charge of about
200psi.

! CAUTION 2. The Nitrogen holding charge must NOT decrease in pressure for 1
hour, as indicated by the test gauge. The measuring test gauge
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD resolution not exceeding 5% of the holding charge.
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage or
improper operation.
1. Installation of filter drier in liquid line is required.
! WARNING
2. Filter drier must be wrapped in a heat-sinking material such as a wet EXPLOSION HAZARD
cloth while brazing. Failure to follow this warning could result in death,
serious personal injury and/or property damage.
1. Braze 5-in. liquid tube to the indoor coil. Never exceed the test pressures listed on the rating
2. Wrap filter drier with damp cloth. plate when pressure testing an outdoor unit.
3. Braze filter drier to above 5-in. (127 mm) liquid tube. Flow arrow
must point towards indoor coil.
4. Connect and braze liquid refrigerant tube to the filter drier.

Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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! WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to following this warning could result in personal injury, death
and/or property damage.
DO NOT USE FLAMES OR IGNITION SOURCES TO LEAK
CHECK.

Final Tubing Check

IMPORTANT: Check to be certain factory tubing on both indoor and A94025
outdoor unit has not shifted during shipment. Ensure tubes are not Fig. 6 – Line Connections
rubbing against each other or any sheet metal or wires. Pay close Connect Control Wiring
attention to feeder tubes, making sure wire ties on feeder tubes are Route 24-v control wires through control wiring grommet and connect
secure and tight. leads to control wiring. Refer to thermostat Installation Instructions for
Make Electrical Connections wiring specific unit combinations (see Fig. 7).
Use No. 18 AWG color-coded, insulated (35°C minimum) wire. If
! WARNING thermostat is located more than 100 ft. (30 m) from unit, as measured
along the control voltage wires, use No. 16 AWG color-coded wire to
avoid excessive voltage drop.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
All wiring must be NEC Class 2 and must be separated from incoming
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death. power leads.
Do not supply power to unit with compressor terminal box cover
Use furnace transformer, fan coil transformer, or accessory transformer
removed.
for control power, 24v/40va minimum.
Be sure field wiring complies with local and national fire, safety, and NOTE: Use of available 24v accessories may exceed the minimum 40va
electrical codes, and voltage to system is within limits shown on unit power requirement. Determine total transformer loading and increase
rating plate. Contact local power company for correction of improper the transformer capacity or split the load with an accessory transformer
voltage. See unit rating plate for recommended circuit protection device. as required.
NOTE: Operation of unit on improper line voltage constitutes abuse and NOTE: Factory Authorized Dissipation System must be installed with
could affect unit reliability. See unit rating plate. Do not install unit in the indoor unit.
system where voltage may fluctuate above or below permissible limits.
NOTE: Use copper wire only between disconnect switch and unit.
NOTE: Install branch circuit disconnect of adequate size per NEC to
handle unit starting current. Locate disconnect within sight and readily
accessible from unit, per Section 440-14 of NEC. Refer to Product Data
for breaker sizing.
Route Ground and Power Wires
Remove access panel to gain access to unit wiring. Extend wires from
disconnect through power wiring hole provided and into unit control
box.

! WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
The unit cabinet must have an uninterrupted or unbroken ground to
minimize personal injury if an electrical fault should occur. The ground
may consist of electrical wire or metal conduit when installed in
accordance with existing electrical codes.

Connect Ground and Power Wires

This appliance incorporates an earth connection for safety purposes only.
Connect ground wire to ground connection in control box for safety.
Connect power wiring to contactor as shown in Fig. 6.

A0240284/A97368
Fig. 7 – Generic Wiring Diagrams (See Thermostat Installation
Instruction for specific unit combinations)

Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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InteliSense™ Technology Final Wiring Check

This unit is InteliSense™ capable when used with an Ecobee for Carrier IMPORTANT: Check factory wiring and field wire connections to
smart thermostat with InteliSense™ technology. ensure terminations are secured properly. Check wire routing to ensure
InteliSense™ technology allows for the collection of performance data wires are not in contact with tubing, sheet metal, etc.
to be sent to the cloud. Utilizing Carrier’s digital tools, dealers can gather Compressor Crankcase Heater
system settings and equipment data, with homeowner opt-in, to provide
quicker and more efficient service. The unit comes with the following When equipped with a crankcase heater, furnish power to heater a
sensors installed on the control board (see Fig. 8): minimum of 24 hr before starting unit. To furnish power to heater only,
• Liquid Service Valve Pressure (LSVP) set thermostat to OFF and close electrical disconnect to outdoor unit.
• Liquid Service Valve Temperature (LSVT) A crankcase heater is required if refrigerant tubing is longer than 80 ft.
• Outside Air Temperature (OAT) (24 m) or when outdoor unit is 35 ft. (11 m) below indoor unit. Refer to
• Vapor Service Valve Pressure (VSVP) the Residential Piping and Long Line Guideline and Service Manual.
• Vapor Service Valve Temperature (VSVT) Install Electrical Accessories
The amber LED is illuminated solid when there is power to the product.
The green LED is illuminated solid when there is communication Refer to the individual instructions packaged with kits or accessories
between the control board and the InteliSense™-enabled thermostat. when installing.

! WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
For continued performance, reliability, and safety, the only approved
accessories and replacement parts are those specified by the equipment
manufacturer. The use of non-manufacturer approved parts and
accessories could invalidate the equipment limited warranty and result
in fire risk, equipment malfunction, and failure.
Please review manufacturer's instructions and replacement part catalogs
available from your equipment supplier.

Start-Up

! CAUTION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in environmental damage.
Federal regulations require that you do not vent refrigerant to the
atmosphere. Recover during system repair or final unit disposal.

! CAUTION
UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
HK32EA013
Fig. 8 – InteliSense™ Control Board Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury, equipment
For more information, refer to the thermostat advanced installation and damage or improper operation.
configuration instructions found at: • Do not overcharge system with refrigerant.
Carrier.HVACPartners.com/InteliSense or, by scanning this QR Code: • Do not operate unit in a vacuum or at negative pressure.
• Compressor dome temperatures may be hot.

! CAUTION
NOTE: A new thermostat will show up in connected portal 24 hours PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
after field installation so field gauges are needed for install. Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
NOTE: The outdoor temperature sensor does not show up on this new Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and gloves when handling
thermostat display so it should not be used for troubleshooting or refrigerant and observe the following:
charging.
• Front seating service valves are equipped with Schrader valves.

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Follow these steps to properly start up system: Units with TXV

Units installed with TXV require charging by the subcooling method.
! WARNING 1. Operate unit a minimum of 15 minutes before checking charge.
2. Measure liquid service valve pressure by attaching an accurate
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD gauge to service port.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
3. Measure liquid line temperature by attaching an accurate thermistor
Do not use power tools to open and close service valves. type or electronic thermometer to liquid line near outdoor coil.
Power tools can cause valve stem to suddenly be ejected from the valve
4. Refer to unit rating plate for required subcooling temperature.
body followed by a high pressure refrigerant leak.
5. Refer to Table 3. Find the point where required subcooling
1. After system is evacuated, fully open liquid and vapor service temperature intersects measured liquid service valve pressure.
valves. 6. To obtain required subcooling temperature at a specific liquid line
2. Unit is shipped with valve stem(s) front seated (closed) and caps pressure, add refrigerant if liquid line temperature is higher than
installed. Replace stem caps after system is opened to refrigerant indicated or reclaim refrigerant if temperature is lower. Allow a
flow. Replace caps finger-tight and tighten with wrench an tolerance of ±3°F (±1.7°C).
additional 1/12 turn. NOTE: If line length is beyond 80 ft (24 m) or greater than 35 ft (11 m)
3. Close electrical disconnects to energize system. vertical separation, See Residential Piping and Long Line Guideline for
special charging requirements.
4. Set room thermostat at desired temperature. Be sure set point is
Final charge should be recorded on the outdoor unit charging label with
below indoor ambient temperature.
permanent and legible writing. Total refrigerant charge is factory charge
5. Set room thermostat to COOL and fan control to ON or AUTO plus any added charge. Verify that the indoor space served by the indoor
mode, as desired. Operate unit for 15 minutes. Check system unit, including spaces connected by ductwork, exceed the minimum
refrigerant charge. room size as listed on the outdoor unit charging label. Refer to Table 2.
Sequence of Operation
Turn on power to indoor and outdoor units. Transformer is energized. Table 2 – Minimum Room Area Charging Table
On a call for cooling, thermostat makes circuits R-Y and R-G. Circuit
Total System Charge (lbs.) Minimum Floor Area (sq. ft.)
R-Y energizes contactor, starting outdoor fan motor and compressor
circuit. R-G energizes indoor unit blower relay, starting indoor blower 4 61
motor on high speed. 5 76
When thermostat is satisfied, its contacts open, de-energizing contactor 6 91
and blower relay. Compressor and motors should stop. 7 106
If indoor unit is equipped with a time-delay relay circuit, the indoor 8 122
blower will run up to 30 or 90 seconds to increase system efficiency. 9 137
Check Charge 10 152
Factory charge amount and desired subcooling are shown on unit rating 11 167
plate. Charging method is shown on information plate inside unit. 12 182
Care should be taken to ensure proper refrigerant is used for charging. 13 196
Refer to outdoor unit rating plate to determine proper refrigerant. 14 213
Refrigerant cylinders used for charging should be kept in an appropriate
15 226
position and grounded to earth before charging. Hose length should be
kept to a minimum. Care should be taken to not overcharge the system. 16 243
For TXV, use subcooling method. To properly check or adjust charge, 17 256
conditions must be favorable for subcooling charging. Favorable 18 274
conditions exist when the outdoor temperature is between 70°F and
19 289
100°F (21°C and 38°C), and the indoor temperature is between 70°F and
80°F (21°C and 27°C). Follow the procedure below: 20 304
Unit is factory charged for 15ft (4.6 m) of lineset. Adjust charge by 21 319
adding or removing 0.6 oz/ft of 3/8 liquid line above or below 15 ft. (4.6 22 335
m) respectively.
23 350
Allow system to operate at least 15 minutes. If conditions are favorable,
24 365
check system charge by subcooling method for TXV. If any adjustment
is necessary, adjust charge slowly and allow system to operate for 15 25 380
minutes to stabilize before declaring a properly charged system.
If the indoor temperature is above 80°F (27°C), and the outdoor
temperature is in the favorable range, adjust system charge by weight
based on line length and allow the indoor temperature to drop to 80°F
(27°C) before attempting to check system charge by subcooling method
as described above.
If the indoor temperature is below 70°F (21°C), or the outdoor
temperature is not in the favorable range, adjust charge for line set length
above or below 15 ft. (4.6 m) only. Charge level should then be
appropriate for the system to achieve rated capacity. The charge level
could then be checked at another time when the both indoor and outdoor
temperatures are in a more favorable range.

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Table 3 – Required Liquid Line Temperature

Liquid (PSIG) R-454B Required Subcooling Temperature (°F)
Pressure at
Service Valve 6 8 10 12 14 16
238 78 76 74 72 70 68
245 80 78 76 74 72 70
252 82 80 78 76 74 72
260 84 82 80 78 76 74
268 86 84 82 80 78 76
276 88 86 84 82 80 78
284 90 88 86 84 82 80
292 92 90 88 86 84 82
301 94 92 90 88 86 84
309 96 94 92 90 88 86
318 98 96 94 92 90 88
327 100 98 96 94 92 90
336 102 100 98 96 94 92
346 104 102 100 98 96 94
355 106 104 102 100 98 96
365 108 106 104 102 100 98
375 110 108 106 104 102 100
385 112 110 108 106 104 102
396 114 112 110 108 106 104
406 116 114 112 110 108 106
417 118 116 114 112 110 108
428 120 118 116 114 112 110
439 122 120 118 116 114 112
450 124 122 120 118 116 114

Final Checks CARE AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: Before leaving job, be sure to do the following: For continuing high performance and to minimize possible equipment
1. Ensure that all wiring is routed away from tubing and sheet metal failure, periodic maintenance must be performed on this equipment.
edges to prevent rub-through or wire pinching. Frequency of maintenance may vary depending upon geographic areas,
2. Ensure that all wiring and tubing is secure in unit before adding such as coastal applications. See Owner’s Manual for information.
panels and covers. Securely fasten all panels and covers.
3. Tighten service valve stem caps to 1/12-turn past finger tight.
4. Leave Owner’s Manual with owner. Explain system operation and
periodic maintenance requirements outlined in manual.
5. Fill out Dealer Installation Checklist and place in customer file.
Repairing Refrigerant Circuit
When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs, or for any
other purpose, the following procedures shall be used.
1. Safely remove the refrigerant using a recovery pump certified for
flammable refrigerants.
2. Purge the refrigerant circuit with nitrogen gas.
3. Evacuate the refrigerant circuit to 1500 microns.
4. Break vacuum with a nitrogen purge of the refrigerant circuit
ensuring that the outlet of the vacuum pump is not near a potential
ignition source.
5. Open the circuit by cutting or brazing.

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© 2024 Carrier. All rights reserved. Edition Date: 06/24 Catalog No: 26SPA6-1SI
Replaces:New
Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations.
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