WeatherMaker® 48FC Single-Packaged Rooftop Unit with EcoBlue™ Technology

WeatherMaker® Single-Packaged Rooftop Unit with EcoBlue™ Technology

Technical Specifications

At a glance

Type

Gas Heat/Electric Cooling

Refrigerant

R-410A

Capacity Range

3 - 27.5 Tons

Efficiency (SEER/IEER)

14.0, 15.0

Features

Performance Features
 

Meets and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency levels

New unit control board with intuitive quick fan speed adjustment

New direct drive - EcoBlue™ Technology indoor fan system uses Vane Axial fan design & electronically commutated motor

Single-stage cooling capacity 04-06 models, two-stage on 07-30 models

SEERs up to 14.0, IEER of 15.0

Gas efficiencies up to 82%

Cooling operating range up to 115 °F (46°C) and down to 40°F (4°C) using winter start kit

Innovative corrosive-resistant composite condensate pan in accordance with ASHRAE 62 Standard, sloping design; side or center drain

Exclusive IGC solid-state control for on-board diagnostics with LED error code designation and burner control logic

Pre-painted exterior panels and primer-coated interior panels tested to 500 hours salt spray protection

Units generally meet and exceed ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency levels. Review unit specific performance for compliance

 

Maintenance Features
 

New unit control board facilitating simple safety circuit troubleshooting and simplified control box arrangement as well as easy intuitive fan speed adjustment

Access panels with easy grip handles

Innovative, easy starting, no-strip screw feature on unit access panels

Tool-less filter access door

Optional hinged access panels also available

NEW Direct Drive – EcoBlue™ Technology Indoor fan system uses Vane Axial fan design and electronically commutated motor with beltless design

Two-inch disposable return air filters

 

Installation Features
 

Same footprint as prior Carrier models for that original fit; reduces installation costs and time

Field convertible from vertical to horizontal airflow configuration

Provisions for thru-the-bottom power entry capability as standard

Single point gas, electric, and controls connections

Full perimeter base rail with built-in rigging adapters and fork truck slots

 

Reliability Features
 

Scroll compressors with internal line-break overload protection

24-volt control circuit protected with resettable circuit breaker

Permanently lubricated direct-drive ECM evaporator-fan motor

Totally enclosed condenser motors with permanently lubricated bearings

Low pressure and high-pressure switch protection

Exclusive IGC anti-cycle protection for gas heat operation

Solid-state electronic direct spark ignition system and flame roll-out safety protector

 

Standard Limited Warranty
 

10 years parts only heat exchanger - aluminized

15 years parts only heat exchanger - stainless steel

5 years parts only compressor

3 year SystemVu™ controller

One year parts only on all other parts

Additional extended warranty packages available

Options

Factory-Installed Options
 

Temperature Sensing EconoMi$er with relief

Enthalpy Sensing EconoMi$er with relief

Humidi-MiZer® Adaptive Dehumidification System

Multiple Gas Heat Sizes

Stainless Steel Gas Heat Exchangers

Return Air Smoke Detector

Supply Air Smoke Detector

CO2 Sensor

Condensate Overflow Protection

Multiple Static Fan Capabilities

Phase Monitor/Protection

Thru-The-Base Utility Connections

Louvered Hail Guards

Non-Fused Disconnect Switch

MERV-8 Return Air Filters

Hinged Access Panels

Unpowered Convenience Outlet

Powered Convenience Outlet

Coated Coils: Pre-Coat, E-Coat, Copper/Copper

Electrical Mechanical Controls

SystemVu™ Integrated Communicating Controls

RTU-Open Communicating Controls

Extended Warranty Protection Plans

Financing Available

Physical Data

Nominal Cooling Ton SizeCooling StagesAHRI Efficiency
(SEER) IEER
Dimensions (in)
LxWxH
Low Gas Heating Input
(Btuh)
Medium Gas Heating Input
(Btuh)
High Gas Heating Input
(Btuh)
Approx. Unit Weight
(lbs)
31(14.0)74 x 47 x 3367110--482
41(14.0)74 x 47 x 3367110150543
51(14.0)74 x 47 x 3367110150556
6215.074 x 47 x 4167110150607
7.5215.088 x 59 x 41125180224787
8.5215.088 x 59 x 49125180224868
10215.088 x 59 x 49180224250878
12.5215.088 x 59 x 491802242501041
15214.5115 x 63 x 571802403501408
17.5214.5127 x 86 x 492203104001800
20214.5141 x 86 x 492203104002000
25214.0141 x 86 x 572203104002174
27.5214.0157 x 86 x 572203104002351

 

AHRI = Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE = American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
IEER = Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio
SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

NOTES

  1. Rated and certified under ARI Standard 210/240 3-5 ton or 340/360 6+ ton, as appropriate.
  2. Ratings are based on:
    • Cooling Standard: 80°F (27°C) db, 67°F (19°C) wb indoor air temp and 95°F (35°C) db outdoor air temp.
  3. 48FC units generally comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Energy Standard. Please review size specific data for compliance.
  4. 48FC units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005).

Documents

Accessory and Kit Data

CRCNDOVR003A00 Condensate Overflow Switch Accessory for Small Rooftop Units 3 to 15 Tons, 50/60 Hz

Ultraviolet Lamp Accessory for Rooftop Units 3 to 27.5 Tons

CRTWOPOS12A00 CRTWOPOS013A00 Two Position Damper Accessory Single Package Rooftop Units 15 to 25 Tons

Flue Discharge Deflector Accessory for Ultra Low NOx 14 ng/J Rooftop Units Gas Heating/Electric Cooling, 3 to 5 Tons

Manual Damper Accessory for Vertical and Horizontal Applications 15 to 27.5 Tons Model Sizes 17-30 CRMANDPR009A00, CRMANDPR010A00

Filter Kit Accessory for Small Rooftop Units Select 3 to 15 Ton Units, CRFLTTRK002A00-006A00

Ultra Low Leak Vertical EconoMi$er® X Accessory for Small Rooftop Units 3 to 12.5 Tons (48/50LC 14 Not Included) CRECOMZR067A01, CRECOMZR069A01, and CRECOMZR071A01

Ultra Low Leak Vertical EconoMi$er® 2 Accessory for Small Rooftop Units, 3 to 12.5 Tons, CRECOMZR066A01, CRECOMZR068A01, CRECOMZR070A01

Thru-the-Bottom Electric Connections, Thru-the-Curb Gas Connection Accessory for Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Small Rooftop Units, 3 to 6 Tons (50/60 Hz)

Thru-the-Bottom Electric and Gas Connections Accessory for Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Small Rooftop Units, 3 to 6 Tons (50/60 Hz)

CRHNGPNL001A00,002A00 Small Rooftop Units Hinged Door Kit for Horizontal EconoMi$er2 and EconoMi$er IV Gas Heat Electric Cooling, Electric Cooling, and Heat Pump Units 3 to 12-1/2 Tons

Flue Discharge Deflector Accessory for Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Rooftop Units Rooftop Units 3 to 12-1/2 Tons

CRECOMZR085A00 Small Rooftop Products Select 7.5 to 12.5 Tons Horizontal EconoMi$er® X Accessory

CRECOMZR024A02, CRECOMZR025A02, CRECOMZR064A00 Small Rooftop Products Select 3to 12.5 Tons Horizontal EconoMi$er® X Accessory

CRTEMPSN002A00 Temperature Sensor Accessory for Single Dry Bulb Control for Rooftop Units with EconoMi$er IV System 3 to 27.5 Tons

CRTRXKIT003A00 Transformer Kit Accessory for Small Rooftop Units 7.5 to 10 Tons 575-v

HH57AC078 CRENTDIF004A00 Enthalpy Sensor and Differential Enthalpy Sensor Accessories for Rooftop Units with EconoMi$er® IV Controller 3 to 27.5 Tons

CRFLUEDS007A00 Flue Discharge Deflector Accessory for Rooftop Units Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Select 7-1/2 to 10, 12-1/2, and 15 Ton

CRDUCTCV001A00, CRDUCTCV002A00 Supply Air Duct Cover Accessory for Select 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 Ton Models

CRPWREXH068A00 CRPWREXH069A00 CRPWREXH070A00 Power Exhaust Accessory Single Package Rooftop Units 15 to 25 Tons

CRLVHLGD017-054A00 Louvered Hail Guard Accessory for Gas Heat/Electric Cooling, Electric Cooling and Heat Pump Select Rooftop Units 15-28 Tons

CRDISBKT001A00 Disconnect Switch Bracket Accessory for Commercial Packaged Heat Pump with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant, 10 Ton High Efficiency, 12.5 Ton Standard Efficiency, 7 1/2-10 Ton Ultra High Efficiency

CRFLTTRK001A00 Accessory Filter Kit for Medium Rooftop Unit 12.5 to 27.5 Tons

CRECOMZR086A00 Horizontal Ultra Low Leak EconoMiSer X for Select 10 to 15 Tons

CRECOMZR088A00 Horizontal Ultra Low Leak EconoMiSer2 for Small Rooftop Products Select 10-15 Tons

CRECOMZR076A00, CRECOMZR078A00, CRECOMZR080A00 Vertical EconoMi$er® X Accessory for Small Rooftop Products Select 3 to 12-1/2 Tons

CRLPELEV001A00-004A00, 007A00-009A00, LP (Liquid Propane) High Altitude Gas Conversion Kit Accessory for Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Rooftop Units, 3 to 15 Ton

CRSTATUS001A00 Fan/Filter Status Switch Accessory for Small Rooftop Units Gas Heating/Electric Cooling, Electric Cooling and Heat Pump Units 3 to 15 tons

CRFLUEDS006A00 Flue Discharge Deflector Accessory for Single Package Rooftop Units Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Select 12-1/2 to 27-1/2 Ton

Packaged Rooftop Units with R-410A Accessory Propane and High Altitude Gas Conversion Kit Gas Heating/Elec Cool 176,000-400,000 Btu/hr Heating

CRECOMZR087A00 Horizontal Ultra Low Leak EconoMiSer2 for Small Rooftop Products Select 10-15 Tons

Horizontal Roof Curb Accessory for Single Package Rooftop Units 48/50FC, HC Sizes 17-30, P/N CRADCURB010A00, CRADCURB011A00, CRADCURB012A00

Smoke Detector Accessory for Small Rooftop Units 3 to 15 Tons P/Ns CRSMKKIT003A00, CRSMKSEN003A00

Low Ambient Control Kit Accessory for Small Rooftop Units, 3 to 6 Tons, CRLAMBKT001A01

Louvered Hail Guard Accessory for Gas Heating/Electric Cooling, Electric Cooling and Heat Pump Rooftop Units, 3 to 15 Tons

CRECOMZR101A00-CRECOMZR108A00, Vertical/Horizontal Low Leak/Ultra Low Leak EconomizerONE Accessory for Small Rooftop Units Select 3 to 12.5 Tons

Competitor Roof Curb Adapter Accessory Kit, 3 to 12.5 Tons, CRLNXCURB12A00, CRLNXCURB34A00, CRTRACURB12A00, CRTRACURB34A00, CRYRKCURB12A00, CRYRKCURB34A00

CRECOMZR109A00, CRECOMZR110A00, CRECOMZR111A00, CRECOMZR112A00 Vertical/Horizontal Low Leak/Ultra Low Leak EconomizerONE Accessory for Small Rooftop Units Select 10 to 15 Tons

Horizontal EconoMi$er X Accessory for Small Rooftop Products Select 3 to 12-1/2 Tons (48/50LC 14 Not Included) CRECOMZR077A00, CRECOMZR079A00, CRECOMZR081A00

CRCNDOVR005A00 Accessory Condensate Overflow Switch for Small/Medium Rooftop Units, 3 to 28 Tons, 50/60 Hz

Split Systems, 6 to 20 Tons (21.5 to 70.3 kW) Rooftop Units, 3 to 27.5 Tons (10.5 to 96.7 kW) Packaged Heat Pumps Phase Monitor Accessory 50/60 Hz CRPHASE3001A02 CRPHASE3002A00 CRPHASE3002A01

CRECOMZR113A00 and CRECOMZR114A00 Ultra Low Leak EconomizerONE Accessory for Medium Rooftop Units 15 to 27.5 Tons

Vertical Power Exhaust Accessory for Gas Heating/Electric Cooling, Electric Cooling, and Heat Pump Rooftop Units, 3 to 15 Tons, CRPWREXH021A01, CRPWREXH022A01, CRPWREXH023A01, CRPWREXH030A01, CRPWREXH080A00, CRPWREXH081A00

CRTRVUKT001A00 TruVu Controller Kit for Rooftop Units 48/50FE*04-16, 50FEQ04-14, 48/50GE*04-14, 50GEQ04-12, 48/50FC*04-16, 50FCQ04-14, 48/50GC*04-14 and 50GCQ04-12, 3 to 15 Tons

CRTRVUKT002A00 TruVu Controller Kit for Rooftop Units 48/50FE*20-30, 50FEQ17-28, 48/50GE*17-28, 50GEQ17-28, 48/50FC*20-30, 50FCQ17-28, 48/50GC*17-28, and 50GCQ17-28, 15 to 27.5 Tons

Brochure

Humidi-MiZer® Adaptive Dehumidification System

A World of Comfort 2025 - Brochure

Light Commercial RTUs - Smoke Detectors

Carrier Weather Series Rooftop Units* with EcoBlue™ Technology Brochure

Carrier Weather Series Rooftop Units* with EcoBlue™ Technology Product Chart

The CRRSA Act (ESSER I) — Funding Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Improvements in K-12 Schools

Light Commercial RTUs - 4 Inch Filter Rack - Web Version

Light Commercial RTUs - 4 Inch Filter Rack - Printer Version

Understanding the AIM Act

Staged Air Volume (SAV) System for Carrier’s Small and Medium Packaged Rooftop Units and Light Commercial Splits Systems

A World of Comfort 2025 - Brochure (Printer Version)

CAD Templates

DXF/CAD Templates for 48/50FC,GC and JC Rooftop Units

Controls

RTU Open Multi-Protocol Controller Factory-Installed Option for 48/50FC,GC,HC,KC,LC,TC and 50FCQ,GCQ,KCQ,HCQ,TCQ

48/50FC04-30, 48/50GC04-28 Single Package Rooftop Units with SystemVu Controls Version 5.X and Puron (R-410A) Refrigerant, Controls, Start-Up, Operation and Troubleshooting

Guide Specifications

48FC Guide Specifications, 7.5 to 15 Nominal Tons (Honeywell)

48FC Guide Specifications, 17.5 to 27.5 Nominal Tons (Honeywell)

48FC Guide Specifications, 17.5 to 27.5 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

48FC Guide Specifications, 7.5 to 15 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

48FCG Guide Specifications, 3 to 5 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

48FC Guide Specifications, 3 to 6 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

Installation

High Short Circuit Current Rating (60 Hz HSCCR) Supplement for Single Package Rooftop (3 to 15 Nominal Tons)

48FC08-14 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC**16 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC**20-30 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC04-07 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FCG*04-06 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Ultra Low NOx (14 ng/J) Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC**16 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FC**20-30 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FC04-07 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FC08-14 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FCG*04-06 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Ultra Low NOx (14 ng/J) Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

Maintenance

48FC0**4-07 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC(G/H)*04-06 Single Package Rooftop Ultra Low NOx (14 ng /J) Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC**08-16 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC**20-30 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Honeywell)

48FC**08-16 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FC0**4-07 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FC**20-30 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

48FC(G/H)*04-06 Single Package Rooftop Ultra Low NOx (14 ng /J) Gas Heat/Electric Cooling Units with Puron® (R-410A) Refrigerant (Siemens)

Press Release

Press Release - Carrier Introduces Innovative EcoBlue Technology Featuring Industry-First Beltless Indoor Fan System in RTUs

Press Release - Carrier Innovations Named Finalists in Consulting-Specifying Engineer® Magazine’s Product of the Year Competition

Product Data

48/50FC08-16 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron® Refrigerant (R-410A), 7.5 to 15 Nominal Tons (Honeywell)

48/50FC20-30 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron® Refrigerant (R-410A), 17.5 to 27.5 Nominal Tons (Honeywell)

48/50FC20-30 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron® Refrigerant (R-410A), 17.5 to 27.5 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

48/50FC08-16 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron® Refrigerant (R-410A), 7.5 to 15 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

48FCG*04-06 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Ultra Low NOx (14 ng/j) Emissions Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Puron® Refrigerant (R-410A) (Siemens)

48/50FC04-07 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron® Refrigerant (R-410A), 3 to 6 Nominal Tons (Siemens)

REVIT and 3D DRW Files

48FC04-07 Family REVIT Files

Small Rooftop Revit Cheat Sheet - Tips and Tricks for Revit Family Files

48FC08-12 Family REVIT Files

48FC14 Family REVIT Files

48FC16 Family REVIT Files

48FC20 Family REVIT Files

48FC24,28 Family REVIT Files

48FC30 Family REVIT Files

Warranty Card

Limited Warranty - 48FC, 48GC Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Rooftop Unit with Puron® Refrigerant Commercial Rooftop Equipment

Limited Warranty for Light Commercial Equipment

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