Cleaning,Maintenance And Troubleshooting - Bryant 538P Owner's Manual

CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
A
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury
or death.
Always turn off power oo the system before performing any
cleaning or maintenance to the system.
Turn
off the outdoor
disconnect switch located near outdoor
unit.
Be sure to
disconnect indoor unit
if
oo a separate switch
A
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE/OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper unit operation.
Operating the system with dirty
air
filters may damage the
indoor unit and could cause reduced cooling perfonnance,
intennittent system operation, frost build-up on indoor coil
or blown fuses.
Periodic Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is recommended to
ensure proper operation
of the unit. Recommended maintenance intervals may vary
depending on the installation environment, e.g., dusty zones, etc.
Refer oo Table I.
A
CAUTION
CUT HAZARD
Failure oo follow
this
caution may result in personal injury.
The coil
fins
are very
shOip.
Use caution when cleaning.
tection.
Cleaning the Coil
Clean the coil at the beginning of each cooling season, or when
necessary. Use a vacuum cleaner or a long-bristle
brush
to avoid
damage oo the coil fins.
Air Filters
Remove and clean the
air
filters once a month.
NOTE: If air
filters show signs of excessive wear or are tom,
they
must be replaced. Cootact your local dealer for replacement filters.
1. Open front panel on unit.
2. Pull filters down oo remove.
3. Vacuum filters.
4. Clean with warm water.
5.
Shake filter oo remove excess water and dry thoroughly.
6. Replace filter by sliding inoo rack until filter snaps in place.
7. Close front panel on unit.
A
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure oo follow
this
cautioo may result in equipment
damage.
When cleaning the front
pane~
do not use water hotter than
105°F (40.56°C) and do not pour water onoo the fan coil.
Do not use abrasive or petroleum based cleaners as they
may damage the front panel.
Indoor Unit Front Panel
To clean the front panel on the indoor unit, wipe the outside with
a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, a mild liquid detergent can be applied
and wiped off with a dry cloth.
Preoaring for Extended Shutdown Period
Clean the filters and reposition them in the unit. Operate the unit
in Faa only mode for 12 hours oo dry all internal parts.
Tum main power supply off and remove batteries from the remote
control.
Svstem Qperation Recommendations
The items outlined in the following list will help oo assure proper
system operation:
• Replace both remote control batteries at the same time.
• Point the remote control toward the unit display panel when
transmitting a command.
• Keep doors and windows closed while unit is operating.
• Contact an authorized service representative
if
a problem arises
that caunot be easily resolved.
• Do not perform cleaning or maintenance activities while unit
is on.
o
Keep display panel on unit away from direct sunlight and heat
as this may
interfere with
remote control transmissions.
• Do not block air intakes and outlets on the indoor or outdoor
units.
Enem Saving Recommendations
The following recommendations will add greater efficiency oo the
ductfree system:
• Select a comfortable thermostat
setting and leave it at chosen
setting. Avoid continually raising and lowering the setting.
• Keep unit filter clean. Frequent cleaning may be necessary de-
pending on indoor
air
quality.
o
Use drapes, curtains or shades oo keep direct sunlight from
heating rooro oo very hot days.
• Do not obstruct air intake on front panel.
• Tum on air conditioning before indoor air becomes too un-
comfortable.
Troubleshooting
Refer to trouble shooting tips on pages 21-23 before
contacting your local dealer.