Maintenance, Care, And Cleaning; Condenser Coil Cleaning - True TGN-1R-1S-HC Installation Manual

Maintenance, Care & Cleaning
- Take care during operation, maintenance or repairs to
CAUTION
avoid cuts or pinching from any cabinet part/component.

Condenser Coil Cleaning

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
– Electrical shock or burn hazard.
WARNING
Unplug the unit or turn off the power supply before
proceeding. DO NOT clean appliance with a pressure
washer or hose.
– Risk of eye injury. Eye protection is
CAUTION
recommended.
– Coil fins are sharp. Gloves are
CAUTION
recommended.
Required Tools
Required tools include (but may not be limited to) the following:
• 1/4" nut driver
• 3/8" nut driver
• Stiff bristle brush
• Tank of compressed air
Procedure
1. Disconnect power to unit.
2. Remove the front louvered grill from the cabinet. See fig. 1 and 2.
3. With a stiff bristle brush, carefully clean accumulated dirt from
the front condenser coil fins See fig. 3.
4. With dirt removed from the surface of the coil, use a flashlight
to verify that you can see through the coil and observe the
condenser fan blade spinning. See fig. 4.
If the view is clear, reinstall louvered grill, connect unit to
power and verify operation.
If the view is still blocked with dirt, proceed to step 6.
5. Remove the condenser base bolts. See fig. 5.
6. Remove the condenser coil brackets (if applicable).
7. Carefully slide the condensing unit out (tubing connections are
flexible). See fig. 6. Gently blow compressed air or CO₂ through
the coil until it is clean.
8. Carefully vacuum any dirt around and behind the condensing
unit area.
9. Reinstall the coil brackets (if applicable). Then carefully slide the
compressor assembly back into position and bolt it in place. See
fig. 7.
10. Reinstall the louvered grill, connect power to the unit, and verify
operation.
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• Vacuum cleaner
• Flashlight
• Eye protection
• Gloves
Fig. 1.
Swing door louver grill screw location.
Fig. 2. Carefully remove the grill.
Fig. 3. Never brush across the coil fins.
Fig. 4.
Verify all blockages have been removed.
11/30/2021
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