Amana AAC081SRB Service Manual

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Page 1 Refer to individual Technical Sheet an unqualified person. for information on specific models This manual includes, but is not limited to the following: Amana AAC081SRB Sli e Chassis Air C i io 16022380 July 2003...
Page 2: Important Information
important information Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual.
Page 3: Important Safety Information
WARNING This Service Manual describes the operation, disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of Amana To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to electrical Room Air Conditioners. It is intended for use by shock, grounding wires and wires colored like grounding...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Information ..........Compressor Removal ..........Important Safety Information ........Evaporator (Indoor Coil) Removal ......Product Identification ............ AppendixA Owner's Manual ............ Troubleshooting Information ......... Testing Procedures ............. Low Voltage ............High Voltage ............Testing Capacitors ..........Checking Overload Protectors ......
Page 5: Product Identification
Design Information information about cooling capacity, configuration, chassis Many design features are incorporated into all Amana ® type, power requirements and series index for unit. model Room Air Conditioners. Basic concepts of balance in refrigeration and air handling components are used in all models.
Page 6: Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 7 Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 8 Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 9 Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 10 Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 11 Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 12 Troubleshooting information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 13: Testing Procedures
Testing Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 14: Ground Test
Refrigerant leaks are best detected with electronic NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in leak detectors. Amana units. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids all Amana and/or compressor manufacturer's warranties. Testing Systems Containing...
Page 15: Brazing
Testing Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 16: Charging
Testing Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 17: Using Line Piercing Valves
Testing Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 18: Disassembly Procedures
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 19: Front Frame Removal
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 20: Rotary Control Assembly Removal
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 21: Fan Motorassembly And Disassembly
Disassembly Procedures & WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 22: Compressor Removal
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 23: Evaporator (Indoor Coil) Removal
Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
Page 25 Owner's Manual Room Air Conditioner Keep manual for future reference. Be sure manual stays with air conditioner. I. Description Important: It is important, both for your personal This room air conditioner cools, dehumidifies and filters the safety and to avoid possible damage to your appliance air inside your home.
Page 26 III. Electrical Requirements _h, WARNING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug HIGH TEMPERATURE STRESS HAZARD for protection against possible shock hazards, lfa two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, the customer is required to This room air conditioner is not meant to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong...
Page 27 IV. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Requirements Install Consider Description For proper air conditioner operation all vents, indoor and out, must be free of Location obstructions. Carefully survey installation location. Indoor obstructions could include, but are not limited to, furniture, curtains, or plants. Outdoor obstructions could include, but are not limited to, landscaping plants and materials, structural design, or pathways.
Page 28 Do you have right size conditioner room want to cool? Check the guide below and see. Instructions Rochester Measure the room to be cooled in square feet. Select the region (1,2, or 3) that best fits your location from the map. Using the chart corresponding to Haven your region, find the column marked...
Page 29 NORTH OR EAST OR WEST SHADED SOUTH E> _ g__= E> _ E>_ _.='_ _ ._ P) _ --= ..z g _ Size of Area to Cooled Required Air Conditioner Cooling Required Air Conditioner Cooling Required Air Conditioner Cooling Capacity Btu/hour Capacity Btu/hour...
Page 30 You'll Need a Few Things Before You Begin Gloves 1/16" Drill Bit Drill and Tools Knife Level Phillips Screwdrive 1/4" Nut Drive or Socket Standard Putty Kinfe I Tape Measure Parts Supplied gasket window sash basepan_ :---. ¢_!_ (Not adhesive backed) angle e_.7_:_ window sash gasket...
Page 31 Important Safety Grounding Instructions Information For safety, air conditioner must be grounded. All air conditioner power supply cords are equipped with 3-prong grounding plug. Plug on cord must be plugged About Ground Wires into appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Page 32 INNER PREPARE WINDOW SILL INSTALLATION 1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths of 22" to 36". The upper and lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening _°lu of 14"...
Page 33 INSTALL CONDITIONER ....WINDOW FRAME--11_4_I I_SEAL UPPERGUIDE_ IN l[III I - WII_IUUW II _ _ Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into the ABouT 1/4" open window. Make sure the bottom guide of the II _ _ air conditioner drops into the notches of the basepan angle IL=_ While steadying the air conditioner ,carefully bring...
Page 34 Mobile home window installation Storm window installation PREPARE If storm window frame does not allow Add wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide) WINDOW along entire width of window sill. adequate clearance below sill (1/2" I NSTALLATION Thickness of wood strip should match required), remove storm window height of front lip on window frame.
Page 35 SECURE SIDE CU RTAI INSTALL SEAL GASKET Cut window seal gasket to width of window. Stuffwindow seal gasket between outdoor window glass and top of indoor sash. This will stop air leakage which reduces efficiency. Models: AAC081SRA, AAC101SRA, AAC121SRA, AAC141SRA AAC182SRA, AAC202SRA AAC242SRA...
Page 36 ASSEMBLE CU RTAI NS/TOP RAIL Remove paper backing from top rail gasket and adhere to bottom of top rail. Install top rail with three or four 10-mm screws depending on unit style. Slide left-hand curtain assembly into left end of top and bottom rails.
Page 37 INSTALL OUTER CASE IN WINDOW Place outer case in window. Lower sash until it rests behind front flange of top rail. Bottom rail must rest behind window sill. _Level J/Window sash " " " © Install outdoor supports on under side ..removed for clarity.
Page 38 INSTALL DRAIN TUBE/DRAIN ELBOW Models: AAC081 SRA, AAC101SRA, AAC121SRA. Align tabs on drain tube with keyway in basepan. Insert tube and rotate 90 ° to lock tube in position. Install elbow by pushing end into hole until it locks into position. RETURN CHASSIS OUTER...
Page 39 Thru-wall installation instructions Model Dimension CAUTION AAC081S RA 14 1/2 7 1/2 Installing air conditioner through a wall requires AAC101SRA 22 1/2 10 5/8 extensive carpentry and/or masonry experience. AAC121SRA 22 1/2 10 5/8 Through wall installations performed by inexperienced AAC141SRA 18 1/8 26 1/2...
Page 40 Amana recommends the following algaecide cleaners: PanGuard _ by Control Released Technologies, inc. and CDC Anti-Clog _>by Virginia KMP.
Page 41 VI. General Operating Instructions The operation and control of all units are very similar; however, they do vary slightly from model to model. Section VII shows the control panel of the unit you have purchased and gives detailed information on the operation of the controls. INITIAL START UP/COOLING Select the highest fan speed and set temperature control to its coldest position.
Page 42 Before Calling For Service ' WARNING reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, or death, turn the fan control to the off osition and remove the unit plug from the wall outlet before doing any inspection aintenance work. The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner. Possible cause and suggested remedies are given for each problem.
Page 44 For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer, If you should have any matters which are not resolved by your call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside USA or319- local Amana dealer, or if you would like information on other 622-5511 outside USA. Warranty...
Page 45 COMPONENTS Ulllr ETTE TH N IT H $ T FIRST YEAR Amana will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR Amana will replace, free of charge, any defective sealed system component (evaporator, capillary lines, compressor, condenser, interconnecting tubing and reversing valve) which is defective due to workmanship or materials.

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