507043-01
Issue 1222
Page 8 of 8
Homeowner's Information
Im portant System Inform ation
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Your system should never be operated without a
clean air filter properly installed.
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Return air and supply air registers should be free
from restrictions or obstructions to allow full flow of
air.
Regular M aintenance Requirem ents
Your system should be regularly inspected by a qualified
service technician. These regular visits m ay include
(am ong other things) checks for:
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Motor operation
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Ductwork air leaks
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Coil & drainpan cleanliness (indoor & outdoor)
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Electrical com ponent operation & wiring check
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Proper refrigerant level & refrigerant leaks
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Proper airflow
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Drainage of condensate
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Air filter(s) perform ance
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Blower wheel alignm ent, balance & cleaning
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Prim ary & secondary drain line cleanliness
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Proper defrost operation (heat pum ps)
There is som e routine m aintenance procedures you can
do to help keep your system operating at peak
perform ance between visits.
Air Filter
Inspect air filters at least m onthly and replace or clean as
required. Disposable filters should be replaced. W ashable
filters m ay be cleaned by soaking in m ild detergent and
rinsing with cold water. Replace filters with the arrows
pointing in the direction of airflow. Dirty filters are the m ost
com m on cause of poor heating / cooling perform ance and
com pressor failures.
Indoor Coil
If the system has been operated with a clean filter in
place, it should require m inim al cleaning. Use a vacuum
cleaner and soft brush attachm ent to rem ove any
accum ulation of dust from the top and underside of the
finned coil surface. However, perform this m aintenance
only when the coil is com pletely dry.
If the coil cannot be cleaned by this m ethod, call your
dealer for service. It m ay need a detergent solution and
rinsing with water for cleaning, which m ay require coil
rem oval. You should not attem pt this yourself.
Condensate Drain
During cooling season check at least m onthly for free
flow of drainage and clean if necessary.
Condenser Coils
Grass cuttings, leaves, dirt, dust, lint from clothes dryers,
and fall off from trees can be drawn into coils by m ovem ent
of the air. Clogged condenser coils will lower the efficiency
of your unit and could cause dam age to the condenser.
Periodically, debris should be brushed from the condenser
coils.
Use a soft bristle brush with light pressure only. DO NOT
dam age or bend condenser coil fins. Dam aged or bent fins
m ay affect unit operation.
Painted Surfaces
For m axim um protection of the unit's finish, a good grade
of autom obile wax should be applied every year. In
geographical areas where water has a high concentration
of m inerals (calcium , iron, sulfur, etc.). It is recom m ended
that lawn sprinklers not be allowed to spray the unit. In
such applications, the sprinklers should be directed away
from the unit. Failure to follow this precaution m ay result
in prem ature deterioration of the unit finish and m etal
com ponents.
In sea coast areas, special m aintenance is required due
to the corrosive atm osphere provided by the high salt
concentration in ocean m ists and the air. Periodic washing
of all exposed surfaces and coil will add additional life to
your unit. Please consult your installing dealer for proper
procedures in your geographic area.
1.
Ensure therm ostat is set below (cooling) or above
(heating) room tem perature and that the system lever
is in the "COOL", "HEAT" or "AUTO" position.
2.
Inspect your return air filter: If it is dirty your air
conditioner m ay not function properly.
3.
Check indoor and outdoor disconnect switches.
Confirm circuit breakers are ON or that fuses have not
blown. Reset breakers/replace fuses as necessary.
4.
Inspect the outdoor unit for clogged condenser coils,
(grass cuttings, leaves, dirt, dust or lint). Ensure that
branches, twigs or other debris are not obstructing the
condenser fan.
IF YOUR SYSTEM STILL DOES NO T OPERATE,
CONTACT YOU SERVICING DEALER.
Be sure to describe the problem , and have the m odel
and serial num bers of the equipm ent available.
If warranted replacements parts are required, the
warranty must be processed through a qualified distribution
location.
SHARP OBJECT HAZARD!
Condenser coils have sharp edges. W ear adequate
body protection on body extrem ities (e.g. gloves).
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS W ARNING COULD
RESULT IN BO DILY INJURY.
IF YOUR SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK,
BEFORE
REQUESTING A SERVICE CALL:
