WeatherMaster® Single-Packaged Rooftop Units with EcoBlue™ Technology 50GCQ

WeatherMaster® 50GCQ Rooftop Heat Pump Unit with EcoBlue™ Technology

Technical Specifications

At a glance

Type

Heat Pump

Refrigerant

R-410A

Capacity Range

3 - 5 Tons

Efficiency (SEER/IEER)

17.0

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

Two-stage cooling capacity control on all models

SEERs to 16.2

HSPF to 8.3

Standard Cooling operating range up to 125 °F (52°C) and down to 35°F (2°C), lower temperature operation possible with low ambient kits

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

Proven high performance round copper tube and aluminum fin coil designs

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

All models use a TXV refrigerant metering device

 

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 electrical 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

Precisely sizes suction line accumulator

Proven Time/Temperature defrost logo and control board

 

Standard Limited Warranty
 

5 years electric heaters

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 built-in relief

Enthalpy Sensing EconoMi$er with built-in relief

Multiple Electric Heat Sizes & Voltages

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

Electrical Mechanical Controls

Intelligent SystemVu™ Integrated Communicating Controls:

RTU-Open Communicating Controls

Extended Warranty Protection Plans

Financing Available

Physical Data

Nominal TonsCooling StagesSEERDimensions (LxWxH)Heating Capacity (Btuh) at 47°FHSPFHeating Capacity (Btuh) at 17°FHSPFApprox. Weight (lbs.)
3216.274 x 47 x 3334,0008.317,600n/a475
4216.274 x 47 x 4145,5008.324,400n/a590
5216.274 x 47 x 4155,5008.330,000n/a596

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
HSPF = Heating Seasonal Performance Factor

NOTES

  1. Rated and certified under ARI Standard 210/240 3-5 ton.
  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 50GCQ units comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Energy Standard for minimum SEER and EER requirements.
  4. 50GCQ units comply with US Energy Policy Act (2005).

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