Carrier 52S manual Tools Needed, Monthly Cleaning, Cleaning the Indoor AIR Filter Ð Remove

TOOLS NEEDED

The following list includes the recommended tools, de- vices, and cleaning solutions for use in cleaning the 52S unit components.

Vacuum Cleaner with Crevice Tool Attachment,

or Soft Plastic Bristle Brush

Mild Household Detergent

Phillips Head Screwdriver

5¤16-in. Nut Driver

Flat Head Screw Driver

Lifting Device (or another person for assistance)

Tank Sprayer (Part No. P9021001) or

Trigger Spray Extension Tube (Part No. P9029000)

Compressed Air Tank

Clean Water Supply

Indoor Air Filter Replacement

(Part No. AIR-FILTER-25PAK)

Vent Air Filter Replacement (Part No. 52SQ500204)

Condenser Coil Cleaning Solution (Part No. P9020501)

Evaporator Coil Cleaning Solution (Part No. P9021001)

9.5-in. by 9.5-in. Piece of Clean Cardboard

3% Solution of Hydrogen Peroxide in Spray Bottle

Clean Cloth

Safety Glasses

Protective Gloves

FIGURE 22 Ð REMOVING FILTER

MONTHLY CLEANING

AIR FILTERS Ð The indoor and vent air ®lters should be cleaned once per month. Filters that are not cleaned become clogged and will restrict air¯ow. This may lead to major component damage. If a ®lter becomes torn, has holes, or other damage, replace it with a new one. Re- placement ®lters are available through Carrier Finished Goods and Carrier Replacement Component Division.

CLEANING THE INDOOR AIR FILTER Ð Remove

the indoor air ®lter as follows:

1.Remove the front panel to access the indoor air ®lter. To remove front panel, grasp panel ®rmly near the top of each side. Lift upward and pull forward. It is not necessary to use excessive force. See Figure 1.

2.To remove the indoor air ®lter, gently grasp the

2 ®lter tabs, push down, and pull out. See Figure 22.

Once the indoor air ®lter has been removed, use a vacuum cleaner, or a soft bristle brush and a small amount of mild dish detergent to gently wash the ®lter. If detergent is used, remove detergent residue with a gentle, clean water stream. Let the ®lter air dry. Be sure to reinsert the ®lter into the unit.

REPLACING THE INDOOR AIR FILTER Ð Access

and remove indoor air ®lter as detailed above in Clean- ing the Indoor Air Filter. Use a ®lter replacement with the Carrier Part No. AIR-FILTER-25PAK, available through Carrier Finished Goods and Carrier Replace- ment Component Division.

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