
PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS (cont)
HEAT PUMPS PAY THEIR OWN
WAY
Heat pump models are available at a nominal addi-
tional cost. In many locales, the payback is realized in
just a few months. Cost and payback details are pro-
vided on the next page.
How The Heat Pump Works
Special Features
Two-Stage Indoor Thermostat:
The indoor thermostat senses the indoor temperature
and automatically turns on electric heat to warm the
room quickly, automatically switches to heat pump mode
when the room reaches the desired temperature, and
provides automatic backup heat if the compressor should
fail.
Outdoor Thermostat:
During the heating cycle, the outdoor thermostat senses
outdoor temperature. It switches the unit to electric
heat mode when the outdoor temperature is 25 F
or below. The thermostat switches the unit back to heat
pump mode when the outdoor temperature rises above
40 F, which is enough to provide heat to meet de-
mand. The entire operation is completely automatic.
Reversing Valve:
The reversing valve provides quiet refrigerant flow af-
ter the unit shuts off. The valve controls the direction
of refrigerant flow for both heating and cooling func-
tions and remains energized as long as the controls are
in the heat position. When the cooling controls are ac-
tivated, the valve automatically reverses to the cool-
ing position.
Manual Compressor Override Switch:
This switch completely locks out the compressor. Note
that the compressor and heater do not operate at the
same time, thus conserving energy.
In Hot Weather:
Carrier’s Series 52 units provide
indoor comfort in the same man-
ner as conventional air condition-
ers, removing heat and humidity
from indoor air. The heat and hu-
midity is released to the out-
doors. Carrier’s high efficiency
design saves energy and reduces
cooling costs.
In Cool Weather:
When the outdoor temperature is
above 25 F, the heat pump draws
heat from outdoor air and uses it
to heat indoor air. Since heat is
transferred and not produced,
Carrier’s heat pump uses less elec-
tricity and reduces energy costs
significantly.
In Sub-Freezing Weather:
When the outdoor temperature
falls below 25 F, the unit auto-
matically switches on a built-in
electric heater. The compressor
stops and a blower circulates
warm air produced by the heater.
When the outdoor temperature
rises above 40 F, heat pump op-
eration resumes automatically.
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