General Information; Safety Considerations - Nordyne 13 SEER User's Information And Installation Instructions Manual

The continuous indoor blower operation can be
obtained with the thermostat system switch set
in any position, including OFR
The continuous indoor blower operation is
typically used to circulate the indoor air to
equalize a temperature unbalance due to a sun
load, cooking, or fireplace operation.
To Maintain Your Air Conditioner --
CAUTION:
Be certain the electrical power to
the outdoor unit and the furnace/
air handier is disconnected before
doing the following recommended
maintenance.
1. Regularly:
a,
Clean or replace the indoor air filter at the
start of each heating and cooling season,
and when an accumulation of dust and dirt
is visible on the air filter.
b,
C,
Remove any leaves and grass clippings
from the coil in the outdoor unit, being
careful not to damage the aluminum fins.
Check for any obstruction, such as twigs,
sticks, etc.
2. Before Each Cooling Season:
If the furnace/air handler blower motor and
the outdoor unit fan motor(s) have oil tubes
at the motor bearings, apply 10 drops of
SAE No. 20 motor oil to each oil tube.
CAUTION:
Do not over=oil, or oil motors not
factory=equipped with oil tubes. The
compressor is hermetically "sealed"
and does not require lubrication.
=
Before Calling a ServiceTechnician, Be
Certain:
a,
The unit thermostat is properly set --
see "To Operate Your Air Conditioner for
Cooling" and "To OperateYour Furnace for
Heating."
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Read the following instructions completely before
performing the installation.
CAUTION:
This unit uses refrigerant R=410A. DO
NOT under any circumstances use
any other refrigerant besides R=410A
in this unit. Use of another refrigerant
will damage this unit.
Condensing Unit Section -- Each condens-
ing unit is shipped with a refrigerant charge
adequate to operate the outdoor section with
an indoor matching coil or air handler, and 15
feet of refrigeration line.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ANY PORTION OF THE
CHARGE FOR PURGING OR LEAK TEST-
ING.
Matching coils and air handlers are shipped with
a small pressurized holding charge to pressurize
them to keep out contaminants. To release the
pressure, read the indoor section installation
instructions carefully.
Liquid and Suction Lines-- Refrigerant grade
copper tubing should be used when installing the
system. Refrigerant suction line tubing should
be fully insulated.
Field Connections for Electrical Power
Supply -- All wiring must comply with current
provisions of the "National Electrical Code" (ANSi
C1.) and with applicable local codes having
jurisdiction. The minimum size of electrical
conductors and circuit protection must be in
compliance with information listed on the outdoor
unit data label.
2. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Pressures within the System -- Split system
air conditioning equipment contains liquid and
gaseous refrigerant under pressure, installation
and servicing of this eq uipment should be accom-
plished by qualified, trained personnel thoroughly
familiar with this type of equipment. Under no
circumstances should the Homeowner attempt
to install and/or service the equipment.
b. The unit disconnect fuses are in good
condition, and the electrical power to the
unit is turned on.