“Less Is More” Is The Hallmark Of The New 50ZPand 50ZH

50ZP/50ZH
Product Information

When Carrier's focused design team sought to create a better, cost-competitive small packaged air conditioner for the residential and manufactured housing markets, it discovered that simplicity was the key to cutting-edge technology.

Reducing product complexity has several benefits for HVAC dealers and their customers, all of whom brought their “needs and wants” into the design process for the new models 50XP and 50ZH.

The units’ integrated base/drain pan is molded of the same type of high-tech, reinforced, rigid composite material that is used to manufacture automobile bumpers.

The units’ integrated base/drain pan
is molded of the same type of high-tech,
reinforced, rigid composite material that
is used to manufacture automobile bumpers.

Recessed hand-holds molded into the base pan are another installation convenience. Mountings for all key components — blower, compressor and coils — are included in the base. In all, the composite base pan combined 22 sheet metal parts into one single part.

This corrosion-proof base and drain pan is a vast improvement over metal pans that rust — causing premature replacement of the unit (so-called “rust-proofing” finishes added to other brands can deteriorate or scratch off.) In all, the composite base pan combined 22 sheet metal parts into one single part.

The net result is a stronger, lighter, smaller, economical, more serviceable and reliable product. Fewer parts increase overall reliability because fewer things can go wrong. And because fewer screws and fasteners are required, serviceability is improved. Another by-product is that the units deliver better indoor air quality because the built-in sloped drain pan eliminated standing water, minimizing bacteria growth.

Significant advances in size and weight reduction improve the installation and serviceability features of the units. The 50ZP weighs nearly 100 lbs. less than a typical product of comparable performance.

This simple, smart design proves one maxim: When it comes to air conditioners, you don't need a lot of bells and whistles to have a ringing success.

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