Carrier
Central Air Conditioner

Model # 38TXA042 SERIES300 Official Carrier condensing unit

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Carrier 38TXA042-SERIES300 condensing unit, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Strap Cap 317739-303
#29

Control box diagram

Strap cap

Part #317739-303

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Cap 320238-401
#7

Outlet grille/top cover diagram

Cap

Part #320238-401

Replaced by #330798-7011

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Payne Central Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Motor Control 32LT660004
#NI

Outlet grille/top cover diagram

Payne central air conditioner condenser fan motor control

Part #32LT660004

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Drier KH45LG141
#NI

Outlet grille/top cover diagram

Drier

Part #KH45LG141

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Central Air Conditioner Condenser Assembly 321693-7243
#47

Compressor/condenser diagram

Central air conditioner condenser assembly

Part #321693-7243

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Oiler P903-1625
#17A

Compressor/condenser diagram

Oiler

Part #P903-1625

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Lug HY90AZ009
#31

Control box diagram

Lug

Part #HY90AZ009

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Kit KSALA0301410
#NI

Outlet grille/top cover diagram

Kit

Part #KSALA0301410

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Paint 313974-751
#NI

Outlet grille/top cover diagram

Paint

Part #313974-751

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Piston EA52PH073
#NI

Outlet grille/top cover diagram

Piston

Part #EA52PH073

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