Carrier 50ZP024 Installation Instructions Manual page 13

WARNING
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow these warnings could result in personal
injury or death:
1. Turn off electrical power and install lockout tag to the
unit before performing any maintenance or service on
this unit.
2. Use extreme caution when removing panels and parts.
3. Never place anything combustible either on or in contact
with the unit.
Step 1 — Air Filter
IMPORTANT: Never operate the unit without a suitable air filter
in the return- -air duct system. Always replace the filter with the
same dimensional size and type as originally installed. See Table 1
for recommended filter sizes.
Inspect air filter(s) at least once each month and replace
(throwaway- -type) or clean (cleanable- -type) at least twice during
each cooling season or whenever the filters become clogged with
dust and lint.
Replace filters with the same dimensional size and type as
originally provided, when necessary.
Step 2 — Unit Top Removal (Condenser- -Coil
Side)
NOTE: When performing maintenance or service procedures that
require removal of the unit top, be sure to perform all of the routine
maintenance procedures that require top removal, including coil
inspection and cleaning, and condensate drain pan inspection and
cleaning.
WARNING
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
Disconnect electrical power, and install lockout tag to the
unit before removing top.
Only qualified service personnel should perform maintenance and
service procedures that require unit top removal.
Refer to the following top removal procedures:
1. Remove 7 screws on unit top cover surface. (Save all
screws.)
2. Remove 2 screws on unit top cover flange. (Save all
screws.)
3. Lift top from unit carefully. Set top on edge and make sure
that top is supported by unit side that is opposite duct (or
plenum) side.
4. Carefully replace and secure unit top to unit, using screws
removed in Steps 1 and 2, when maintenance and/or service
procedures are completed.
Step 3 — Evaporator Blower and Motor
For longer life, operating economy, and continuing efficiency,
clean accumulated dirt and grease from the blower wheel and
motor annually.
WARNING
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
Disconnect electrical power, and install lockout tag to the
unit before cleaning and lubricating the blower motor and
wheel.
To clean the blower wheel:
1. Access the blower assembly as follows:
a. Remove top access panel.
b. Remove 3 screws that hold blower orifice ring to blower
housing. Save screws.
c. Loosen setscrew(s) which secure wheel to motor shaft.
2. Remove and clean blower wheel as follows:
a. Lift wheel from housing. When handling and/or
cleaning blower wheel, be sure not to disturb balance
weights (clips) on blower wheel vanes.
b. Remove caked- -on dirt from wheel and housing with a
brush. Remove lint and/or dirt accumulations from
wheel and housing with vacuum cleaner, using a soft
brush attachment. Remove grease and oil with a mild
solvent.
c. Reassemble blower into housing. Place upper orifice
ring on blower to judge location of the blower wheel.
Blower wheel should be approximately 0.2- -in. (5 mm)
below bottom of orifice ring when centered correctly.
Be sure setscrews are tightened on motor and are not on
round part of shaft.
d. Set upper orifice ring in place with 3 screws removed in
step 1.
e. Replace top access panel.
Step 4 — Condenser Coil, Evaporator Coil, and
Condensate Drain Pan
Inspect the condenser coil, evaporator coil, and condensate drain
pan at least once each year. Proper inspection and cleaning requires
the removal of the unit top. See Unit Top Removal section above.
The coils are easily cleaned when dry; therefore, inspect and clean
the coils either before or after each cooling season. Remove all
obstructions (including weeds and shrubs) that interfere with the
airflow through the condenser coil. Straighten bent fins with a fin
comb. If coated with dirt or lint, clean the coils with a vacuum
cleaner, using a soft brush attachment. Be careful not to bend the
fins. If coated with oil or grease, clean the coils with a mild
detergent- -and- -water solution. Rinse coils with clear water, using a
garden hose. Be careful not to splash water on motors, insulation,
wiring, or air filter(s). For best results, spray condenser- -coil fins
from inside to outside the unit. On units with an outer and inner
condenser coil, be sure to clean between the coils. Be sure to flush
all dirt and debris from the unit base.
Inspect the drain pan and condensate drain line when inspecting
the coils. Clean the drain pan and condensate drain by removing all
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