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Maintenance
Outdoor Unit
1. Clean and inspect outdoor coil (may be flushed with a
water hose). Ensure power is off before cleaning.
2. Outdoor unit fan motor is pre−lubricated and sealed.
No further lubrication is needed.
3. Visually inspect all connecting lines, joints and coils for
evidence of oil leaks.
4. Check all wiring for loose connections.
5. Check for correct voltage at unit (unit operating).
6. Check amp draw on outdoor fan motor.
Motor
Nameplate
:_________
Actual
:__________.
7. Inspect drain holes in coil compartment base and
clean if necessary.
NOTE - If insufficient heating or cooling occurs, the unit
should be gauged and refrigerant charge should be
checked.
Outdoor Coil
It may be necessary to flush the outdoor coil more
frequently if it is exposed to substances which are
corrosive or which block airflow across the coil (e.g., pet
urine, cottonwood seeds, fertilizers, fluids that may contain
high levels of corrosive chemicals such as salts)
Outdoor Coil The outdoor coil may be flushed with
a water hose.
Outdoor Coil (Sea Coast) Moist air in ocean
locations can carry salt, which is corrosive to most
metal. Units that are located near the ocean require
frequent inspections and maintenance. These
inspections will determine the necessary need to wash
the unit including the outdoor coil. Consult your
installing contractor for proper intervals/procedures
for your geographic area or service contract.
Indoor Unit
1. Clean or change filters.
2. Some blower motors are prelubricated and permanently
sealed. No more lubrication is needed.
3. Adjust blower speed for cooling. Measure the pressure
drop over the coil to determine the correct blower CFM.
Refer to the unit information service manual for pressure
drop tables and procedure.
4.
Belt Drive Blowers −
Check belt for wear and proper
tension.
5. Check all wiring for loose connections.
6. Check for correct voltage at unit. (blower operating)
7. Check amp draw on blower motor.
Motor
Nameplate
:_________
Actual
:__________.
Indoor Coil
1. Clean coil if necessary.
2. Check connecting lines, joints and coil for evidence of
oil leaks.
3. Check condensate line and clean if necessary.
Start−Up and Performance Checklist
Job Name
Job no.
Date
Job Location
City
State
Installer
City
State
Unit Model No.
Serial No.
Service Technician
Nameplate Voltage
Rated Load Ampacity
Compressor
Outdoor Fan
Maximum Fuse or Circuit Breaker
Electrical Connections Tight?
Indoor Filter clean?
Supply Voltage (Unit Off)
Indoor Blower RPM
S.P. Drop Over Indoor (Dry)
Outdoor Coil Entering Air Temp.
Discharge Pressure
Vapor Pressure
Refrigerant Charge Checked?
Refrigerant Lines:
Leak Checked?
Properly Insulated?
Outdoor Fan Checked?
Service Valves:
Fully Opened?
Caps Tight?
Thermostat
Voltage With Compressor Operating
Calibrated?
Properly Set?
Level?