WeatherMaker® Puron Advance™ Single-Packaged Rooftop Units with EcoBlue™ Technology 48FE

WeatherMaker® Puron Advance™ Single-Packaged Rooftop Units with EcoBlue™ Technology

Technical Specifications

At a glance

Type

Gas Heat/Electric Cooling

Refrigerant

R-454B

Capacity Range

3 - 27.5 Tons

Efficiency (SEER/IEER)

13.4, 15.5

Features

Performance Features
 

Puron Advance (R-454B) refrigerant meets and exceeds EPA’s new Low GWP requirements 

New – UL 60335-2-40 Certified A2L leak detection and dissipation system factory installed standard 

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+ models 

New Unit Control Board with intuitive quick fan speed adjustment 

SEER2 up to 13.4, IEER up to 15.5 

Gas efficiencies up to 81% 

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 meet ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency levels

 

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 on units up to 15 tons

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
 

A2L leak detection and dissipation system standard

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

10 years parts only heat exchanger - Ultra/Low NOx models

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

4" MERV-13 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

Physical Data

Nominal Cooling Ton SizeCooling StagesAHRI Efficiency
(SEER2) IEER
Dimensions (in)
LxWxH
Low Gas Heating Input
(Btuh)
Medium Gas Heating Input
(Btuh)
High Gas Heating Input
(Btuh)
Approx. Unit Weight
(lbs)
31(13.4)74 x 47 x 3367110--482
41(13.4)74 x 47 x 3367110150543
51(13.4)74 x 47 x 3367110150566
6215.574 x 47 x 4167110150607
7.52Info to follow88 x 59 x 41125180224Info to follow
8.52Info to follow88 x 59 x 49125180224Info to follow
102Info to follow88 x 59 x 49180224250Info to follow
12.52Info to follow88 x 59 x 49180224250Info to follow
152Info to follow115 x 63 x 57180240350Info to follow
17.52Info to follow127 x 86 x 49220310400Info to follow
202Info to follow141 x 86 x 49220310400Info to follow
252Info to follow141 x 86 x 57220310400Info to follow
27.52Info to follow157 x 86 x 57220310400Info to follow

 

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
Rated and certified under ARI Standard 210/240 3-5 ton or 340/360 6+ ton, as appropriate.
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.
48FE units generally comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Energy Standard. Please review size specific data for compliance.
48FE units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005).

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. 48FE units generally comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Energy Standard. Please review size specific data for compliance.
  4. 48FE units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005).

Documents

Accessory and Kit Data

33WIFISTAT43 Wi-Fi Thermostat

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

CRBTMPWR003A01 and CRBTMPWR004A01 Small Rooftop Units Thru-the-Bottom Service Connection Gas Heating Electric Cooling 3 to 12-1/2 Tons

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

Light Commercial and Applied Packaged Rooftop Unit Line Card

K-12 Vertical - Carrier Rooftop Systems

Controls

48/50FE 04-30, 48/50GE 04-28 Single Package Rooftop Units with SystemVu™ Controls Version 2.X and Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant, Controls, Start-Up, Operation and Troubleshooting

Guide Specifications

48FE Guide Specifications, 7.5 to 15 Nominal Tons

48FE Guide Specifications, 17.5 to 27.5 Nominal Tons

48FE Guide Specifications, 3 to 6 Nominal Tons

Installation

48FE**04-07 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with R-454B Refrigerant

48FE(G/H)04-06 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Ultra Low NOx (14 ng/J) Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with R-454B Refrigerant

48FE**16 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop with Gas Heat/Electric Cooling with Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant

48FE**20-30 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop with Gas Heat/Electric Cooling with Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant

48FE 08-14 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop with Gas Heat/Electric Cooling with Puron Advance™ (R-454B) Refrigerant

Maintenance

48FE**04-07 WeatherMaker® 48FE**04-07 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with R-454B Refrigerant

48FE(G/H)*04-06 Single Package Rooftop Ultra Low NOx (14 ng /J) Gas Heat / Electric Cooling Unit with Puron Advance™ (R-454B)

48FE**08-16 WeatherMaker® Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with R-454B Refrigerant

48FE**20-30 Single Package Rooftop Gas Heating/Electric Cooling Unit with R-454B Refrigerant

Press Release

Press Release: Carrier Launches Updated Line of WeatherMaker® Rooftop Units

Product Data

48/50FE08-16 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron Advance™ Refrigerant (R-454B), 7.5 to 15 Nominal Tons

48/50FE20-30 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron Advance™ Refrigerant (R-454B), 17.5 to 27.5 Nominal Tons

48/50FE04-07 WeatherMaker® Single-Package Gas Heating/Electric Cooling and Electric Cooling Rooftop Units with Optional Electric Heat with Puron Advance™ Refrigerant (R-454B), 3 to 6 Nominal Tons

REVIT and 3D DRW Files

48FE Gas, 3-6T REVIT Files

48FE Gas, 7.5-10T REVIT Files

48FE Gas, 12.5T REVIT Files

48FE Gas, 15T REVIT Files

48FE Gas, 17.5T REVIT Files

48FE Gas, 20-25T REVIT Files

48FE Gas, 27.5T REVIT Files

Warranty Card

Limited Warranty for Light Commercial Equipment

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