Safety Consideration; Important Facts - Carrier Central Air Conditioner Manual To Operations

WELCOMETO EFFICIENT HOME
COOLING COMFORT
Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound investment
in home cooling comlbrt!
Your new air conditioning unit represents both the latest in engi-
neering development and the cnlmination of many years of
experience fi'om one of the most reputable manut~,cturers ol"
co~nfort systen/s.
Your new unit is among the most cnclgy-cfficicnt and reliable
air conditioning products available today. To assure its depend-
ability, spend just a few minntcs with this booklet now. Learn
about tbe operation of your air conditioner, and file small amount
of maintenance it takes to keep it operating at its peak efficiency.
With minimal care, your now air conditioner will provide you and
your Nmily with cool conffiort--both now and for years to crone.
SAFETY CONSIDERATION
Recognize satbty ingomration. This is tire safety-alert symbol ~.
When you see tlris symbol on the unit or in instructions and man-
nals, be alet~ to file potential for personal injts'y.
Understand the signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER identifies the most serious hazards whichwill result in
severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards
friar could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used
to identify unsafe practices whicbwoeld result in minor person-
al injury or product and propc~ damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, maintenance, or use can cause explosion,
fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which
may cause personal injury or property damage.
Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or
your distributor or branch for information or as-
sistance. The qualified installer or agency must
use factory-authorized kits or accessories when
modifying this product.
Fig.l Typical Split-System Installation
To prevent personal injury, death, or property
damage, read and follow all instructions and
warnings, including labels shipped with or at-
tached to the unit before operating your new air
conditioner.
YOUR COMFORT SYSTEM
Identifying Your System
Take the time to ihmiliarize yonrsclfwith the type of system you
have. This knowledge will be o fuse in understanding the basic
operation of your new air conditioner.
The split-system type has an indom" and an outdoor unit, each of
whicb contains a coil. These units are interconnected by rel'rig-
crant tubes. (See Fig. 1.)
Each unit has a rating plate affixed to it which provkles
necessary information for specific identification of a unit. You
shmdd lhmiliarize yourself with the product, nmdel, and serial
numbers listed on eacb rating plate. Record tbem for furore
erence on tbe last page of this booklet.
IMPORTANT FACTS
"lb better protect your investment and to eliminate unnecessary
service calls, familiarize yonrself with file lbllowing facts:
¯ Your air conditioning system should never be operated without
a clean air filter propcrly installed. Plan to inspect the filter peri-
odically. A clogged ~lir filter will increase operating costs and
shorten the life of the unit.
¯ Supply-air and return-air registers should noL be blocked.
Drapes, furniture, and toys are some of the items connnonly
found obstructing grilles. Restricted airllow lessens the unit's effi-
cieucy and lil~ span.
¯ The outdoor unit must have unrestricted airflow. Do not cover
the unit, lean anything against it, or stand on it. Do not allow grass
clippings, leaves, or other debris to accumulate around or on top
of the unit. Maintaiu a 12-in. minimum clearance be~een the
outdoor unit and tall grass, vines, sbmbs, etc.
¯ Your mufiipurpose indoor thermostat is the conlrol center for
your air conditioning system. You should Nmilim'izc yourself
with its proper operation. Attempting to control the system by
other means~.for instance, switching the electrical supply power
ON and OFF--may canse damage to the unit.
¯ Tbennostat'~iggling" canses rapid-cycling, which is potential-
ly damaging to tile compressor. Do not move the temperaR~re
selector on the tbernms~a for any reason for at ~east 5 minntes
at~er fl~e compressor has shut oIt]
¯ You may find that you can maintain greater personal comfot~
by running tbe ~an continuously. Air pockets can form due to the
stmcR~re of file house, placement of registers, etc. These air pock-
ets may be too cool orwarm [br your liking. Continuous lhn opeb
ation minimizes any temperature differences. Also, systems
equipped with electronic or mechanical air cleaners astor
humidifiers o~r flee added benefits of having the air continuously
cleaned ycm~round, and humidified during the winter season.
¯ A system equipped with a heat or energy rccove~N ventilator
offers the advautage of exhausting stale air fiom the home and
allowing fresh air in from the outdoors while minimizing beat
loss.