Routine Maintenance, Components | Friedrich HEAT PUMPS specification

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J. Routine Maintenance

NOTE: Units are to be inspected and serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel only.

1.Clean the unit air intake ﬁlter at least every 300 to 350 hours of operation. Clean the ﬁlters with a mild detergent in warm water and allow to dry thoroughly before reinstalling.

2.The indoor coil (evaporator coil), the outdoor coil (condenser coil) and base pan should be inspected periodically (yearly or bi-yearly) and cleaned of all debris (lint, dirt, leaves, paper, etc.). Clean the coils and base pan with a soft brush and compressed air or vacuum. If using a pressure washer, be careful not to bend the aluminium ﬁn pack. Use a sweeping up and down motion in the direction of the vertical aluminum ﬁn pack when pressure cleaning coils. Cover all electrical components to protect them from water or spray.

Before reinstalling the chassis in the sleeve, inspect the indoor blower housing, blower wheel, condenser fan blade, and condenser shroud periodically (yearly or bi-yearly) and clean of all debris (lint, dirt, mold, fungus, etc.) Clean the blower housing area and blower wheel with an antibacterial

/antifungal cleaner. Use a biodegradable cleaning agent and degreaser on condenser fan and condenser shroud. Use warm or cold water when rinsing these items. Allow the unit to dry thoroughly, inspect all gasket material for deterioration (replace as necessary), and then reinstall the chassis in the sleeve.

NOTE: Do not use a caustic coil cleaning agent on coils or base pan. Use a biodegradable cleaning agent and degreaser.

3.Periodically (at least yearly or bi-yearly): inspect all control components, both electrical and mechanical, as well as the power supply. Use proper testing instruments (voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, etc.) to perform electrical tests. Use an air conditioning or refrigeration thermometer to check room, outdoor and coil operating temperatures. Use a sling psychrometer to measure wet bulb temperatures indoors and outdoors.

4.Inspect the surrounding area (inside and outside) to ensure that the units' clearances have not been compromised or altered.

5.Inspect the sleeve and drain system periodically (at least yearly or bi-yearly) and clean of all obstructions and debris. Clean both areas with an antibacterial and antifungal cleaner. Rinse both items thoroughly with water and ensure that the drain outlets are operating correctly. Check the sealant around the sleeve and reseal areas as needed.

6.Clean the front cover when needed. Use a mild detergent. Wash and rinse with warm water. Allow them to dry thoroughly before reinstalling them in the chassis.

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Components

	Condenser Fan Blade	Condenser Gasket	Outdoor Grille
			Outdoor Grille

	Indoor Blower	Condenser Shroud
	Indoor Blower
	Discharge Air Grille
Filters	Indoor Blower
	Housing
		Gasket
		Compressor	Wall Sleeve
	Front Cover	Basepan
		Innerwall
Return Air		Control Panel
Grille		Evaporator Coil

HEAT PUMPS specifications

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