Carrier
Central Air Conditioner

Model # 38TPA042 SERIES300 Official Carrier condensing unit

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Carrier 38TPA042-SERIES300 condensing unit, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Cap 320238-401
Cap

Part #320238-401

Replaced by #330798-7011

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Lug HY90AZ009
#42

Control box diagram

Lug

Part #HY90AZ009

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Paint 313974-751
#NI

Top view diagram

Paint

Part #313974-751

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Grommet KA56TR057
#28

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Grommet

Part #KA56TR057

This item is not returnable
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Piston EA52PH073
#62

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Piston

Part #EA52PH073

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Paint 313974-752
#NI

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Paint

Part #313974-752

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Access Pan 312226-758
#3

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Access pan

Part #312226-758

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Central Air Conditioner Condenser Cabinet Corner Post 312223-707138
#2

Outside view diagram

Central air conditioner condenser cabinet corner post

Part #312223-707138

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Liquidline KH43LG074
#60

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Liquidline

Part #KH43LG074

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Payne Blanket 317037-401
#45

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Payne blanket

Part #317037-401

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