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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Simple, routine maintenance as described below will enhance your
Heat Pump system’s ability to operate economically and dependably.
Always remember the following safety precautions:
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
Disconnect all electrical power to the indoor air handler
or furnace before removing access panels to perform
any maintenance. Disconnect power to both the indoor
and outdoor units (see Fig. 1.)
Note:
There may be more than one electrical
disconnect switch.
CAUTION:
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PRODUCT AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal
injury or product and property damage.
Although special care has been taken to minimize
sharp edges in the construction of your unit, be
extremely careful when handling parts or reaching
into the unit.
Fig. 1 -- Main Electrical Disconnect
INDOOR UNIT (Furnace or Fan Coil)
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Check the Air Filter Monthly
There are no filters on your outdoor unit. However, a dirty air filter
on the indoor unit can cause overheating, automatic system
shutdown, and in extreme cases, component failure.
CHECK THE FILTER(S) MONTHLY AND CLEAN OR
REPLACE AS NEEDED. For details on how to check, clean or
replace your filter(s), refer to your furnace or fan coil owner’s
manual. OR, if you have an electronic air cleaner or a larger,
”boxed” air filter, refer to the owners manual supplied with those
products.
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Coil Cleaning
Your indoor coil is located in a sealed cabinet on your indoor unit
and will require minimal cleaning with routine filter maintenance.
Longer operating cycles and reduced energy efficiency may indicate
the need for a coil cleaning by your Bryant dealer.
OUTDOOR UNIT
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Coil Cleaning
The most visible part of the outdoor unit is the large ”coil” wrapped
around the inner components of the Heat Pump. If grass clippings,
leaves, shrubbery, and debris are kept away from the coil, minimal
care is needed. If the coil becomes dirty, clean the coil surface with
a vacuum cleaner using a soft brush attachment. Use an up and
down motion being careful not to bend or damage the delicate,
aluminum coil fins. If dirt is deep in the coil, contact your dealer for
service.
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Base Pan Drainage
Periodically check for and remove debris that has settled around the
base of your outdoor unit. This will ensure proper drainage of the
base pan and eliminate standing water inside the outdoor unit.
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Level Installation
Your Bryant dealer will install the outdoor unit in a level position. If
the support base settles or shifts and the unit is no longer level, be
sure to re--level it promptly to assure proper drainage. If you notice
water or ice collecting beneath the unit, arrange for it to be drained
away from the unit.
SEA COAST COIL MAINTENANCE
Coastal locations often require additional maintenance of the
outdoor unit due to highly corrosive airborne ocean salt. Although
your new Bryant system is made of galvanized metal and is
protected by top--grade paint, take the additional precaution of
periodically washing all exposed surfaces and the outdoor coil
approximately every 3 months. Consult your installing Bryant dealer
for proper cleaning intervals and procedures for your geographic
area or ask about a service contract for regularly scheduled
professional cleaning and inspections.
