OWNER’S INFORMATION
User’s information for the operation and maintenance of your new residential air conditioner.
IMPORTANT FACTS
To better protect your investment and to eliminate unnecessary service calls, familiarize yourself with the following facts:
• Your air conditioning system should never be operated without a clean air filter properly installed. Plan to inspect the filter period-
ically. A clogged air filter will increase operating costs and shorten the life of the unit.
• Supply-air and return-air registers should not be blocked. Drapes, furniture, and toys are some of the items commonly found
obstructing grilles. Restricted airflow lessens the unit’s efficiency and life span.
The outdoor unit must have unrestricted airflow. Do not cover the unit, lean anything against it, or stand upon it. Do not allow grass
clippings, leaves, or other debris to accumulate around or on top of the unit. Maintain a 12-in. minimum clearance between the
outdoor unit and tall grass, vines, shrubs, etc.
• Your multipurpose indoor thermostat is the control center for your air conditioning system. You should familiarize yourself with its
proper operation. Attempting to control the system by other means—for instance, switching the electrical supply power ON and
OFF—may cause damage to the unit.
• Thermostat “jiggling” causes rapid-cycling, which is potentially damaging to the compressor. Do not move the temperature selector
on the thermostat for any reason for at least 5 minutes after the compressor has shut off.
• You may find that you can maintain greater personal comfort by running the fan continuously. “Air pockets” can form due to the
structure of the house, placement of registers, etc. These air pockets may be too cool or warm for your liking. Continuous fan
operation minimizes any temperature differences. Also, systems equipped with electronic air cleaners and/or humidifiers offer the
added benefits of having the air continuously cleaned year-round, and humidified during the winter season.
• Your air conditioner will remove humidity from your home during the cooling season. After a few minutes of operation, you should
be able to see water trickle from the condensate drain of the cooling coil. Check this occasionally to be sure the drain system is not
clogged. Of course, don’t expect to see much drainage if you live in a very dry environment.
REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine maintenance that you perform, your home comfort system should be inspected regularly by a properly
trained service technician. The inspection (preferably each year, but at least every other year) should include the following:
• Routine inspection of air filter(s). Replacement or cleaning as required.
• Inspection and cleaning of the blower wheel, housing, and motor.
• Inspection and, if required, cleaning of indoor and outdoor coils.
• Inspection of the indoor coil drain pan, plus the primary and secondary drain lines. If supplied, the auxiliary drain pan and line
should be inspected at this time. Service should include cleaning if required.
• A check of all electrical wiring and connections.
• A check for secure physical connections of individual components within units.
• Operational check of the air conditioning system to determine actual working condition. Necessary repair and/or adjustment should
be performed at this time.
Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service contract that covers seasonal inspections. Ask for further details.
WARNING:
Fire, Explosion, Injury, or Death Hazard
Failure to follow this warning could result in fire, explosion, personal injury, or death. Consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or your distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified installer or
agency must use factory-authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product.
WARNING:
Death, Personal Injury, and/or Property Damage Hazard
Failure to follow this warning could result in death, personal injury, or property damage. Read and follow all
instructions and warnings, including labels shipped with or attached to unit, before operating your new air
conditioner.
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Form/Catalog No. OG-PA13-01 Cancels: New
Printed in U.S.A. 3-05
Owner’s Manual
Electric Air Conditioner
018-060 PA13 Single Phase
036-060 PA13 3-Phase
