OWNER’S GUIDE OPERATION & INSTALLATION CARRIER RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER PRODUCT INFORMATION Model Number Date in Service Unit Serial Number Ceiling Assembly Serial Number INSTALLER Date of Installation Name Address Phone
Important!!! You must register your product either: Online at www.airv.carrier.com OR Mail in the completed paper form supplied with your product. CONTENTS A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR NEW AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 2 ELECTRICAL DATA 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 ENJOYING THE “AIR SHOWER “ 5 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 Step 1. Selecting an Installation Location & Installing the Roof Top Air Conditioner Step 2. Installing the Ceiling Assembly Step 3.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 2 A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR NEW AIR CONDITIONING UNIT Thank you for choosing the Air V, Carrier Recreational Vehicle Air Conditioner, for your cooling needs. You can feel confident in your selection because the same pride in craftsmanship and engineering knowledge that goes into Carrier equipment to cool the Astrodome in Texas, the famous Sistine Chapel in Rome, the Washington DC Halls of Congress and thousands of other installations worldwide has gone into the construction of your unit.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 3 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM of Upper Unit PLUG CONNECTS TO CEILING UNIT. SEE DIAGRAM SUPPLIED WITH CEILING UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL WIRING. •Standard Unit (99-00468-00, -01, -08, -09) # OLP : OVERLOAD PROTECTOR # PTC : START THERMISTOR PLUG CONNECTS TO CEILING UNIT. SEE DIAGRAM SUPPLIED WITH CEILING UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL WIRING.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GLOSSARY OF CONTROL SYMBOLS Automatic Thermostat Control Air Sweep Control Master Control OFF When dial is turned to the OFF position the unit will NOT operate. When leaving your vehicle for any period of time, make sure the master control dial is set to the OFF position. LOW FAN LOW FAN will circulate relatively small quantities of air WITHOUT cooling. Choose the LOW FAN setting simply by rotating the dial to this position.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 5 THERMOSTAT CONTROL The thermostat maintains the room temperature automatically. Turn the thermostat toward COOLER for lower temperature control, or toward WARMER if a higher temperature setting is desired. The cooling operation automatically starts when the room temperature rises above your desired thermostat setting and stops when the room temperature reaches your desired setting. (NOTE: The fan will operate continuously to maintain optimum temperature control.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 6 extreme outdoor temperatures, the heat gain 3 During of the vehicle may be reduced by: - parking the vehicle in a shaded area - keeping the windows and doors closed - avoiding the use of heat producing appliances - using window shades (binds and/or curtains) For a more permanent solution to reduce the high heat gain, window awnings and/or window glass tinting should be considered. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION Test run the unit with proper power supply outlet.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 7 CASE B. If a roof vent opening is not used, a new opening (See Figure 1) will have to be cut into the vehicle roof. A matching opening will also have to be cut into the interior vehicle ceiling. Be careful when cutting the ceiling opening because if the ceiling opening is carpeted, snagging could occur. After the opening in the roof and interior ceiling are the correct size, a framed support structure must be placed between the exterior roof top and interior ceiling.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 8 Standard Unit Above Level 10° Max. Below Level 0° Max. Above or Below Level 10° Max. Low Profile Unit Above or Below Level 5° Max. Above Level 5°Max. Below Level 20° Max. ALLOWABLE OFFSET FOR CARRIER AIR CONDITIONERS WITH CARRIER ROTARY COMPRESSORS Figure 2 • Once the roof top air conditioner has been leveled, some additional shimming may be required above the interior ceiling assembly.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 9 STEP 2 - INSTALLING THE CEILING ASSEMBLY Make sure that you have properly matched the roof top air conditioner and interior ceiling assembly. The following step by step instructions must be performed in the following sequence to insure proper installation. take the ceiling assembly out of the 1 Carefully carton. (The controls are factory installed in the ceiling assembly.) the ceiling grille from the ceiling assembly 2 Remove frame.
OWNER’S GUIDE -10 WARNING DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON OR AROUND FABRIC DUCT COLLAR. Fasten each side of the fabric duct with fitting fabric tight. This will prevent the material from 8 Pull 9 the duct plate to the ceiling assembly plate with gathering inside the discharge duct. 4 screws (See 햵, Figure 4). Trim any excess fabric that may extend beyond edge of duct plate. FABRIC DUCT COLLAR * This should be assembled by the installer.
OWNER’S GUIDE -11 STEP 3 - ELECTRICAL WIRING ROUTING 115V AC WIRING WARNING MAKE SURE THAT ALL POWER SUPPLY TO THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY WORK ON THE UNIT TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SHOCK OR INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. After the interior ceiling assembly frame is properly secured to the roof top air conditioner, the following electrical connections must be performed.
OWNER’S GUIDE -12 IF INSULATED CABLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, APPROPRIATE STRAIN RELIEF CONNECTORS OR CLAMPS SHOULD BE USED. THERE SHOULD BE NO CLAMPING OR PINCHING APPLIED TO THE INDIVIDUAL SUPPLY LEADS. the power line to the black, white and 4 Connect ground wires found in the junction box using three wire connectors. CAUTION! - Connect black wire to black wire, white wire to white wire and ground wire to ground wire (green to bare copper).
OWNER’S GUIDE -13 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If you have problems with your recreation vehicle air conditioner, check this guide before contacting your service representative. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION THE UNIT DOES NOT START The unit may not be connected to the power supply correctly. Check the power supply of the vehicle and make sure it is provided correctly. THE UNIT IS NOT COOLING THE ROOM There could be blockage of unit’s air output.
OWNER’S GUIDE -14 NORMAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ACTIVITY FREQUENCY Remove cover and wash the condenser coil Remove cover and clean the water drains Clean the filters* *Generally, filters should be cleaned every 30 days. The filters are very efficient in removing airborne particles. More frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on the air quality. Twice a year Yearly Once a month How to Remove the Filters: Remove the air filters by pulling them as illustrated below.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 15 PART DIAGRAM UPPER UNIT (Standard ; 99-00468-00, -01, -08, -09) NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NAME UPPER CONTROL ASSY BOX, CONTROL CAPACITOR CLIP, THERMISTOR START THERMISTOR WIRE ASSY A COVER, CONTROL BOX COVER, WATER LOWER SCROLL ASSY COIL ASSY, EVAP UPPER SCROLL ASSY BLOWER WHEEL ASSY NO 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PART NAME FAN MOTOR SEAL BRACKET ASSY MOTOR CLIP, MOUNTING MOTOR, FAN RING, COMPRESSION COVER ASSY, CONDENSER FAN, PROPELLER ORIFICE, CONDENSER COVER ASSY,
OWNER’S GUIDE -16 UPPER UNIT (Low Profile ; 99-00468-10,-12) NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NAME PAN AS, BASE GASKET INSU BASE 3 COMPRESSOR BRACKET, COMP TERMINAL COVER TERMINAL GASKET OVERLOAD PROTECTOR HEX.
OWNER’S GUIDE - 17 NO 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 PART NAME PANEL ASSY, CEILING CONTROL ASSY, CEILING CONTROL BOX 2 ROTARY SWITCH (MASTER CONTROL) THERMOSTAT ROCKER SWITCH GROMMET, NEOPRENE KNOB ASSY COVER CONTROL BOX 2 INSU ASSY, CEILING PANEL GUARD ASSY, WIRE MOTOR, AIR SWEEP BRACKET, AIR SWEEP MOTOR CAM WIRE STANDOFF NO 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 PART NAME RELIEF, STRAIN GRILLE ASSY, CEILING BRACKET, DOOR DIFFUSER DOOR ASSY SPRING, DOOR BLADE HORIZONTAL, FRONT FILTE
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