WEATHEREXPERT™  48LC SINGLE-PACKAGED ROOFTOP

Performance Features

• Exceeded Department of Energy Advanced RTU Challenge by 15%
• Exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Star efficiency levels, as well as Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) criteria
• 3 to 5 ton models have two-stage cooling capacity control and 6 to 23 ton models have three-stage cooling capacity control
• Up to 17.5 SEER and 20.8 IEER
• Exclusive non-corrosive composite condensate pan in accordance with ASHRAE 62 Standard, sloping design; side or center drain
• 3 to 23 ton models have standard cooling operation up to 125 °F (52°C), and down to 10°F (-12°C) (3-5 ton models), or down to 40°F (4°C) (6-23 ton models). 3 to 5 ton models have cooling operation down to 0°F (-18°C) with ComfortLink controls.

Maintenance Features

• Control terminal board facilitating simple safety circuit troubleshooting and simplified control box arrangement
• Access panels with easy grip handles and tool-less filter access door
• Innovative, easy starting, no-strip screw feature on unit access panels
• Optional hinged access panels also available
• Two-inch disposable return air filters
• All models have a belt drive evaporator-fan motor and pulley combinations with VFD controller to match the capacity cooling stages for maximum efficiency and comfort control
• 3 to 5 ton models have an optional ECM direct drive (multi-speed and torque) indoor fan motor system

Installation Features

• Same footprint as installed Carrier 3-5 ton rooftops back to 1989, reducing installation costs and time
• Field convertible from vertical to horizontal airflow for slab mounting without any special kits (size 04-12 units)
• 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
• Dedicated vertical and horizontal airflow models available (factory option on size 14 to 26 units)

Reliability Features

• Scroll compressors with internal line-break overload protection
• 24-volt control circuit protected with resettable circuit breaker
• Permanently lubricated 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 years parts only on ComfortLink controls
• One year parts only on all other parts
• Extended warranty packages available