Summary of Contents for Heat Controller Comfort-Aire BD-81
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HEAT CONTROLLER, INC. Through-The-Wall Air Conditioning Models: BD-81 BD-101 BD-123 BDE-103 BDE-123 Important Information • Please read carefully and thoroughly this manual before operating this unit. • Contact a qualified sevice technician for installation, repair and maintenance of this unit.
1.4 FEATURES • Designed for cooling only. • Side air-intake, side cooled-air discharge. • Powerful and quiet cooling. • Built in adjustable THERMISTOR and THERMOSTAT. • Top-down chassis for the simple installation and service. • Washable one-touch filter. • Compact size. 1.5 CONTROL LOCATIONS 1.5.1 COOLING ONLY MODEL •...
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1.5.2 COOLING AND HEATING MODEL • OPERATION - Turns the air conditioner off. Fan Only - The low fan speed operation without cooling (heating). Low Cool - Cooling with the low speed fan operation. High Cool - Cooling with the high speed fan operation. Low Heat - Heating with the low speed fan operation.
2. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS — Prior to disassembling the unit, make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF and the power cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle. 2.1 MECHANICAL PARTS 2.1.1 FRONT GRILLE 1. Open the inlet grille downward. 2.
2.2 AIR HANDLING PARTS 2.2.1 ORIFICE, HEATER ASSY AND TURBO FAN 1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 2.1.1) 2. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2.1.2) 3. Remove the 2 screws which fasten the evaporator at the left side and the right side. (See Fig.
2.2.3 SHROUD 1. Remove the fan. (Refer to section 2.2.2) 2. Remove the screw which fastens the shroud. 3. Remove the shroud. (See Fig. 9) 4. Re-install the components by referring to the removal procedures, above. 2.3 ELECTRICAL PARTS 2.3.1 MOTOR 1.
2.3.4 POWER CORD 1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 2.1.3) 2. Unfold the control box. (Refer to section 2.3.3) 3. Disconnect the grounding screw from the control box. 4. Disconnect 2 receptacles. 5. Remove a screw which fastens the clip cord. 6.
2.4 REFRIGERATION CYCLE CAUTION Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon Recovery System. If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting the Freon . Leave the valve in place after servicing the system.
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NOTES — Replacement of the refrigeration cycle. 1. When replacing the refrigeration cycle, be sure to 6. Recharge as follows : discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon 1) Refrigeration cycle systems are charged from the recovery System. High-side. If the total charge cannot be put If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, in the High-side, the balance will be put in the install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting...
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Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, Charging cylinder, Manifold gauge, Brazing equipment. Pinch-off tool capable of making a vapor-proof seal, Leak detector, Tubing cutter, Hand Tools to remove components, Service valve. Figure 18A-Pulling Vacuum Figure 18B-Charging —14—...
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION HARDWARE If you use an existing wall sleeve, you should measure its dimensions. Install the new air conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. All wall sleeves 2 Size options used to mount the new air conditioner must be in good structural condition and have a compatible rear grille in order to securely attach the new air conditioner.
3.2 INSTALLATION NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a compatible rear grille that securely attaches to CAUTION sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner.
3.3 PROCEDURE A Install the new unit into the wall sleeve. If you are using a new USC sleeve in conjunction To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into with your unit, skip to step 3. Otherwise, install the the slot of the other piece as shown below.
3.4 PROCEDURE B Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation strip 1 3 / 8 5 / 8 x 27 3 / 16 and attach that to the inside Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve bottom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the to 60°...
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PROCEDURE B To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into the slot of the other piece as shown below. Slide trim over the front of the air conditioner until trim is flush with sleeve as shown below. Trim (2 ea) Wall FIG.
3.5 PROCEDURE C Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation strip 1 3 / 8 3 / 8 x 27 3 / 16 and attach that to the inside Redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve bottom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the to 60°...
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PROCEDURE C To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece into the slot of the other piece as shown below. Slide Remove the backing from the 13" shim strips and trim over the front of the air conditioner until trim is attach them as shown below in Fig.
3.4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 3.4.1 ELECTRICAL DATA (FOR 115V MODEL) Line Cord Plug Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply Do not under any circumstances cut Use 15 AMP time Parallel or remove the grounding prong delay fuse or 15 AMP type from the plug. circuit breaker.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4.1 OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS " " (626mm) (499mm) 4.2 PIPING SYSTEM CONDENSER COILS CAPILLARY TUBE MOTOR COMPRESSOR TURBO FAN EVAPORATOR COILS Following is a brief description of the important components and their functions in the refrigeration system. Refer to Fig. 41 to follow the refrigeration cycle and the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling cycle. ROOM AIR CONDITIONER CYCLE OF REFRIGERATION EVAPORATOR COILS...
4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In general, possible trouble is classified in two causes. The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is Ineffective Air Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and improper application. Unit is running but cooling is ineffective Ineffective Cooling Check cold air circulation...
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Fails to Start Check power source. Check circuit breaker and fuse. Check control switch Gas leakage at feeler bulb setting. of thermostat Check control switch. Only compressor fails to Only fan fails to start. start. Improper wiring. Drop in power voltage. Improper thermostat setting Defect of fan motor capacitor.
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COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Fan motor will not run. No power Check voltage at outlet. Correct if none. Power supply cord Check voltage to rotary switch. If none, check power supply cord. Replace cord if circuit is open. Rotary switch Check switch continuity. Refer to wiring diagram for terminal identification.
COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Compressor will not run, Voltage Check voltage. See the limits on the preceding. but fan motor runs. page. If not within limits, call an electrician. Wiring Check the wire connections, if loose, repair or replace the terminal. If wires are off, refer to wiring diagram for identification, and replace.
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REMEDY COMPLAINT CAUSE Compressor cycles Voltage Check the voltage. See the limits on the preced- on overload. ing page. If not within limits, call an electrician. Overload Check overload, if externally mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.) Fan motor If not running, determine the cause.
7. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST R: Service Parts • MODEL: BD-81/BD-101 N: Non Service parts PART NO. LOCATION DESCRIPTION REMARK BD-81 BD-101 249950 CONTROL BOX ASSY, SINGLE 4995A10089G 4995A10089H 268714 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(AC) 6871A20343C 268712 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(DC) 6871A20344C 264110 POWER CORD ASSY...
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R: Service Parts • MODEL: BD-123 N: Non Service parts PART NO. LOCATION DESCRIPTION REMARK BD-123 249950 CONTROL BOX ASSY, SINGLE 4995A10089L 268714 RPWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(AC) 6871A20343D 268712 PWB(PCB) ASSEMBLY, MAIN(DC) 6871A20344C 264110 POWER CORD ASSY 6411A20028B 263230 THERMOSTAT ASSY 6322AQ9189F W0CZZ CAPACITOR, DRAWING...
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R: Service Parts • MODEL: BDE-103/BDE-123 N: Non Service parts PART NO. LOCATION DESCRIPTION REMARK BDE-103 BDE-123 249950 CONTROL BOX ASSY, SINGLE 4995A20131V 264110 POWER CORD ASSY 2H00677U 266003 SWITCH, ROTARY 2H00598F 269310 THERMOSTAT ASSY 2H01127D W0CZZ CAPACITOR, DRAWING 6120AR2359E 149410 KNOB ASSY 4941A30005B...
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Specifications and performance data subject to change without notice. HEAT CONTROLLER, INC. 1900 WELLWORTH AVENUE • JACKSON, MICHIGAN 49203 THE QUALITY LEADER IN CONDITIONING AIR P/No.: 3828A20040D...