Duct Free Systems
Condensing and Heat Pump Units
Installation Instructions
Part Number 53DS-900---060
NOTE: Read and become familiar with these instructions
before beginning installation.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Installing and servicing air-conditioning equipment can be
hazardous due to system pressures and electrical compo-
nents. Only trained and qualified personnel should install or
service air-conditioning equipment. When working on air-
conditioning equipment, observe the precautions provided
in literature, tags, and labels attached to the unit.
Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death.
Before beginning any modification or installation of this
kit, be sure the main electrical disconnect is in the off
position. Ensure power is disconnected to the fan coil
unit. On some systems both the fan coil and the outdoor
unit may be on the same disconnect. Tag the disconnect
switch with a suitable warning label.
GENERAL
IMPORTANT: Heat pump models require an isola-
tion relay kit (part number KHAIR0101AAA) to pre-
vent fan cycling in heat pump mode. The low-ambient
controller must be installed in conjunction with the
accessory wind baffle. For 3⁄4 to 1 ton systems use
accessory wind baffle part number 53DS900065. For
11⁄2 to 3 ton systems use accessory wind baffle part
number 53DS90070. For 4 to 5 ton systems use ac-
cessory part number 53DS90071. An accessory winter
start control (part number KAAWS0101AAA) is rec-
ommended when low outdoor temperatures may be en-
countered or when nuisance tripping of the low-
pressure switch (factory installed) may be encountered.
The winter-start control package consists of a time-
delay that must be wired across the low-pressure switch.
The time-delay relay will bypass the low-pressure switch
for 3 minutes on start-up before the low-pressure switch
becomes part of the control circuit.
These instructions cover the installation of low-ambient
controller accessory kit on the 38AN009,012, 38BK009-
024, 38HDC018-060, 38QR018-060, 538A018-060, 538B018-
060, 538C009,012, 538D009-024 duct-free cooling and heat
pump units.
The low-ambient head pressure controller (HPC) is a fan
control device activated by a high cycle rate pressure switch.
It is specifically designed for use with duct-free systems,
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Book 1 1 4 4 PC 111 Catalog No. 563-932
Tab 3a 5a 2a 5a
Accessory Low-Ambient Controller
Cancels: New IIK 538-09-1
10/15/98
condensing and heat pump units. The low-ambient control-
ler maintains a condensing pressure of 210 psig, down to
ambient temperatures of −20 F, by cycling the outdoor fan
motor. No field adjustments or calibrations are required.
All of the components necessary for installing the low-
ambient controller are included in the package. This kit con-
sists of a pressure switch and this installation instruction. When
unpacking the accessory, carefully inspect for shipping dam-
age. If damage is evident, return for replacement.
INSTALLATION
Step 1 — Mount Pressure Switch
1. Mount the pressure switch on the liquid line service valve
Schrader port. See Fig. 1.
2. Coil up the excess wire and secure next to the pressure
switch.
Step 2 — Connect Power Wiring — All wiring must
comply with local codes and National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements. See Fig. 2-5 for accessory wiring.
COOLING ONLY SYSTEMS see Fig. 2 and 3.
38HDC/538A:
1. Remove the black wire leading to the outdoor-fan motor
from terminal 21.
2. Using a field supplied connector, attach the black wire to
one of the two blue wires on the pressure switch.
3. Connect the other blue wire from the pressure switch to
terminal 21.
38AN/538C:
1. Remove the white wire leading to the outdoor-fan motor
from terminal T2 of the compressor contactor.
2. Using a field supplied connector, attach the white wire to
one of the two blue wires on the pressure switch.
3. Connect the other blue wire from the pressure switch to
terminal T2 on the compressor contactor.
HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS (Fig. 4 and 5):
38QR/538B:
1. Cut the black wire leading to the outdoor-fan motor from
terminal OF2 on the defrost board.
2. Using a field supplied connector, attach this black wire to
one of the blue wires of the pressure switch, and attach
these wires to terminal 1 of the isolation relay. Connect
the other blue wire to terminal 2 of the isolation relay
along with the original black wire to the outdoor-fan
motor.
Printed in U.S.A. Form 38-1SI Pg 1 10-98 Replaces: New
38BK018,024/538DNX018,024:
1. Cut the black wire leading to the outdoor-fan relay from
terminal 3 if the unit is equipped with a microprocessor
control.
2. Using a field-supplied connector, attach this black wire
to one of the blue wires of the pressure switch, and attach
these wires to terminal 1 of the isolation relay. Connect
the other blue wire to terminal 2 of the isolation relay
along with the original black wire to the outdoor-fan
motor.
38BK009,012/538DAX009, 538DNX012:
1. Cut the black wire leading to the outdoor-fan motor from
terminal 2 on TB1.
2. Using a field supplied connector, attach this black wire to
one of the blue wires of the pressure switch, and attach
these wires to terminal 2 of the isolation relay. Connect
the other blue wire to terminal 1 of the isolation relay
along with the original black wire to the outdoor-fan
motor.
38QR, 38BK018,024/538B, 538DNX018,024 (24-volt con-
trol units) — Connect the coil side of the isolation
relay across terminals ‘‘O’’ and ‘‘C.’’
38BK009,012/538DAX009, 538DNX012 (115-volt control
units) — Use a 115-volt coil relay wired from terminal ‘‘1’’
to terminal ‘‘N.’’
CHECK OPERATION
Before starting the system to check operation of low-
ambient controller, ensure that the power wiring and loca-
tion of controller assembly are correct.
Fig. 1 — Low-Ambient Controller Component Location
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To check operation of low-ambient controller:
1. Turn power on to system.
2. Set thermostat below room temperature.
3. Ensure that there is the standard 3 minute time delay for
the microprocessor controlled high wall fan coil systems.
4. Check time delay of installed accessories:
• Under-ceiling (40QA/619C) or Cassette (40QK/
619F) fan coils using the duct-free 24V thermostat de-
lay settings: 2 or 4 minute delay.
• Time Guardt accessory: 5-minute delay; can be
installed on any system. See Time Guard accessory
wiring diagram for installation information.
The outdoor-fan motor will not operate until the condens-
ing pressure reaches the control set point of 210 psig
(± 10 psig). When the set point is reached, the outdoor fan
will cycle to maintain the set point condensing pressure.
If the low-ambient controller does not operate correctly:
• Ensure that power is being supplied to the system.
• Ensure that power is being supplied to the controller.
• Check condensing pressure: if condensing pressure is
below 210 psig the outdoor-fan motor should be off and
there should be no voltage across the 2 blue fan power
leads coming out of the controller. If condensing pressure
is about 210 psig, the outdoor-fan motor should be cycling
to maintain this control set point pressure.
If the condensing pressure is above 220 psig, the outdoor-
fan motor will run continuously.
 SCHEMATIC
L1 C R
BLK 23 23 YEL
C C COMP
FIELD L2
BLK 11 21 BLK S
POWER CLO CT YEL
SUPPLY BLU BLU
(SEE NOTE 5) CAP
EQUIP GND H C F BRN OFM

YEL
HPC GRN/YEL
BLU BLK
HPS LPS
INDOOR SECTION TBD

BLU 2 3 BLK BLK BLU BLU C

X
FIELD BRN
LOGIC
CONTROL 1 BRN
CLO
WIRES
(SEE NOTE 3)
BRN
BRN

LEGEND
C — Contactor, Compressor LPS — Low-Pressure Switch Splice
CAP — Capacitor TBD — Terminal Board
CLO — Compressor Lockout Field Splice
COMP — Compressor Motor Terminal (PCB, Field)
CT — Current Transformer Factory Wiring
EQUIP — Equipment Terminal (Marked) Field Control Wiring
OFM — Outdoor-Fan Motor Terminal (Unmarked) Field Power Wiring
GND — Ground
HPC — Head Pressure Control Terminal Block Option or Accessory Wire
HPS — High-Pressure Switch

NOTES:
1. Compressor and fan motors are thermally protected.
2. Wire in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. Replace any original wires with
90° C wire or its equivalent.
3. The CLO locks out the COMP to prevent short cycling on COMP overloads and safety devices. Before
replacing CLO check these devices.
4. If indoor section has a transformer with a grounded secondary, connect the grounded side to ‘‘C’’ on the
low voltage board.
5. Use minimum 60° C wire for field power wiring.
Fig. 2 — Low-Ambient Control Wiring — 38HDC/538A Cooling Only Systems

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 FIELD
POWER
WIRES
RED A2 C A1 RED

RED R OL TO DISCONNECT
COMP C YEL BLK 115-1-60
T1 L1 TB
C
WHT S
CAP2 BRN RED Y
BLU
GRN/YEL G
BLU
CAP1 N
BLK
YEL
BRN L
BLK BRN
ORN BARE
OL COPPER
OFM HPC RED WHT BLK
WHT BLU BLU T2 L2 BRN
C TB Y G N L

CDU FCU

LEGEND
C — Contactor Terminal (Marked) Factory Wiring
CAP — Capacitor Field Control Wiring
CDU — Condensing Unit Terminal (Unmarked)
COMP — Compressor Motor Field Power Wiring
Terminal Block
HPC — Head Pressure Controller Option or Accessory Wire
OFM — Outdoor-Fan Motor Splice
OL — Overload Protector
TB — Terminal Block Field Splice

NOTES:
1. Compressor and fan motors are thermally protected.
2. Wire in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. Replace any original wires with
90° C wire or its equivalent.
3. Use minimum 60° C wire for field power wiring.

Fig. 3 — Low-Ambient Control Wiring — 38AN/538C Cooling Only Systems

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 SCHEMATIC
L2 C R
BLK BLK 13 23 YEL
C COMP
FIELD L1
POWER BLK 11 21 BLK S
C CLO CT YEL
SUPPLY
(SEE NOTE 5) BLU
BLK CAP
HPC H C F BRN OFM
EQUIP GND

BLU BLU YEL

DFB OF1 K1 OF2 BLK 1 2 BLK GRN/YEL
E
IR
G
Y Y
HPS LLPS
BLU 2 3 BLK BLK BLU BLU C BRN
R R
INDOOR SECTION TB

R OMIT WHEN USING TG. X

FIELD 30
LOGIC
50
CONTROL LOGIC K1
T1
90 T2 1
CLO (SEE NOTE 3)
WIRES W1 K1 DFT
0 LOGIC T3
DFT TG
W2 0 BRN
W2
W3 RVS
L C IR
TP2 C

TP1 C
BRN
C C
BRN

DEFROST BOARD TIMING SEQUENCE

TIME GUARD TIMING SEQUENCE
CYCLE DEFROST
90 9-11 3 SEC RUN TIME 5 MIN.
MIN MIN
K1-NC T1-T2
K1-NO BLACK DENOTES CLOSED CONTACTS

LEGEND
C — Contactor, Compressor OFM — Outdoor-Fan Motor Terminal Block
CAP — Capacitor PCB — Printed Circuit Board
CLO — Compressor Lockout RVS — Reversing Valve Solenoid Splice
COMP — Compressor Motor TB — Terminal Block
CT — Current Transformer TG — Time GuardT Device Factory Wiring
DFB — Defrost Board Field Control Wiring
DFT — Defrost Thermostat Terminal (PCB, Field)
Field Power Wiring
EQUIP — Equipment
GND — Ground Terminal (PCB, Factory) Option or Accessory Wire
HPC — Head Pressure Control
HPS — High-Pressure Switch Terminal (Marked) PCB Run
IR — Isolation Relay Terminal (Unmarked)
LLPS — Liquid Low-Pressure
Switch
NOTES:
1. Compressor and fan motors are thermally protected.
2. Wire in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. Replace any original wires with
90° C wire or its equivalent.
3. The CLO locks out the COMP to prevent short cycling on COMP overloads and safety devices. Before
replacing CLO check these devices.
4. If indoor section has a transformer with a grounded secondary, connect the grounded side to ‘‘C’’ on the
defrost board.
5. Use minimum 60° C wire for field power wiring.
Fig. 4 — Low-Ambient Control Wiring — 38QR,BK (018-024)/538B, 538D (018,024)
Heat Pump Systems

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 FIELD POWER WIRES

115-1-60
C CH TO DISCONNECT
OFM 21 22 BLK BLK TB
CAP1
BRN L
YEL BLK
BLK BLU N
ORN
R OL
BLK GRN/YEL G
C RVS
RED
WHT BLK 1
S
IR
WHT BLU 1 2 BLK 2
COMP
BLU HPC BLU
YEL A2 C A1 BLK 3
PTC
BLK
BLU BLU
C BARE
BLK T1 L1 BRN IR COPPER
CAP2 OL
TB2 TB2 ORG GRA YEL BLK WHT
C
ODC
BLU T2 L2 BLU BLK A BLK A
B BRN B 1 2 3 L N G
BRN C RED C
ODA TB1
CDU FCU

LEGEND
C — Contactor OFM — Outdoor-Fan Motor Terminal Block
CAP — Capacitor OL — Overload Protector
CDU — Condensing Unit PTC — Start Thermistor Splice
CH — Crankcase Heater RVS — Reversing Valve Solenoid
COMP — Compressor Factory Wiring
FCU — Fan Coil Unit TB — Terminal Block
Field Control Wiring
HPC — Head Pressure Control Terminal (Marked)
IR — Isolation Relay Field Power Wiring
ODA — Outdoor-Air Thermistor Terminal (Unmarked)
Option or Accessory Wire
ODC — Outdoor-Coil Thermistor

NOTES:
1. Compressor and fan motors are thermally protected.
2. Wire in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. Replace any original wires with
90° C wire or its equivalent.
3. Use minimum 60° C wire for field power wiring.

Fig. 5 — Low-Ambient Control Wiring — 38BK/538D Heat Pump Systems (009,012)

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Copyright 1998 Carrier Corporation

Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Book 1 1 4 4 PC 111 Catalog No. 563-932 Printed in U.S.A. Form 38-1SI Pg 8 10-98 Replaces: New
Tab 3a 5a 2a 5a