Carrier 48LCH Rooftop Unit

WeatherExpert® Light Commercial Packaged High Outdoor Air System

Technical Specifications

At a glance

Type

Gas Heat/Electric Cooling

Refrigerant

R-410A

Capacity Range

6 - 10 Tons

Efficiency (IEER)

20.6

Features

Performance Features
 

Exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Star efficiency levels, as well as Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) criteria

6, 7.5, and 10 ton nominal capacities with three-stage cooling capacity control

Up to 17.5 SEER and 20.8 IEER

6 to 10 ton models have standard cooling operation up to 125 °F (52°C) and down to 40°F (4°C)

EcoBlue™ vane axial supply fan with ECM motor provides up to 3” of external static capability at up to 350 CFM/ton

Modulating hot gas reheat for supply air temperature control with dehumidification

Standard turndown (5:1) modulating natural gas heat with stainless steel heat exchanger and up to 100°F (37°C) temperature rise capability

 

Maintenance Features
 

SmartVu control provides service reminders and alarming capability

Factory installed suction and discharge pressure sensors, readable from the SmartVu control interface

Access panels with easy grip handles and tool-less filter access door

Hinged access panels on filter, control box, compressor, and fan motor compartments

Innovative, easy starting, no-strip screw feature on remaining service panels

Two-inch disposable return air filters

Direct drive evaporator fan motor eliminates belt maintenance

Standard condensate overflow switch alerts user to clogged condensate drains

 

Installation Features
 

Field convertible from vertical to horizontal airflow (accessory kit required for size 08-10)

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

Single point electric, gas, and controls connections

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

Factory installed OAT, OARH, RAT, RARH, and SARH sensor

Factory supplied, field installed SAT sensor

SmartVu control provides application and control flexibility

 

Reliability Features
 

Scroll compressors with internal line-break overload protection

24-volt control circuit protected with resettable circuit breaker

Permanently lubricated, direct drive supply fan motor

Totally enclosed condenser motors with permanently lubricated bearing

High-pressure switch protection

Refrigerant circuit pressure monitoring

Integral gas heat control system

 

Standard Limited Warranty
 

15 years parts only heat exchanger - stainless steel

5 years parts only compressor

3 years parts only on ComfortLink controls

One year parts only on all other parts

Extended warranty packages available

Options

Factory-Installed Options
 

High turndown (10:1) modulating natural gas furnace

Return air or supply air smoke detector

Return air carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor

High static direct drive supply fan motor

Duct pressure transducer for duct pressure control of supply fan speed

Building pressure transducer for zone pressure control of supply fan speed

Pre-coat or E-coat condenser or evaporator/HGRH coil

Louvered hail guards

Ultra low leak economizer with barometric relief

4” filter rack with MERV 8 or MERV 13 filters

Powered or non-powered convenience outlet

HVACR circuit breaker or non-fused disconnect

Through the base electric & gas connections

Double wall construction with galvanized steel liner over R4 insulation

 

Field-Installed Accessories
 

High elevation kit (2000-7000 ft) for natural gas furnaces

LP conversion kit for natural gas furnaces

Knockdown roof curbs

Modulating power exhaust

Supply duct cover for vertical to horizontal supply conversion (size 08-12)

Through the base electric & gas connections

4” filter rack with MERV 8 or MERV 13 filters

Louvered hail guards

Return air or supply air smoke detector

Horn/strobe annunciator and remote test/reset station for smoke detector

Return air carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor

Physical Data

Nominal Cooling Ton SizeCooling StagesAHRI Efficiency
SEER (EER)
Dimensions (in)
LxWxH
Gas Heat Input Range
(MBH)
Approx. Unit Weight
(lbs)
6320.588 x 59 x 4170-140TBD
7.5319.8116 x 63 x 5780-160TBD
10320.6116 x 63 x 57120-200TBD

AHRI = Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute
IEER = Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio
SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

NOTES

  1.  Rated and certified under ARI Standard 210/240---06 or 340/360---07, 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. All 48LCH units comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for minimum SEER and EER requirements.
  4. 48LCH units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005).

Documents

Controls

48LC*H 07-12 WeatherExpert® Electric Cooling Packaged High Outdoor Air System

Guide Specifications

48LC*H Guide Specifications, 6 to 10 Nominal Tons

Product Data

48/50LC*H 07-12 WeatherExpert® Packaged High Outdoor Air Systems, 6 to 10 Nominal Tons

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