Sanyo SPW-T253G56, SPW-T363GS56, SPW-T483G56, SPW-T483GS56, SPW-C363G8 Introduction Read Me First

Introduction: Read Me First!

This manual will help you understand and service the air conditioner. To help you find the information you need, we have divided it into 5 main sections. Each section is divided into chapters with charts, tables and explanations to help you find and repair problems.

❑Section 1: Specifications, tells you about the physical and electrical make up of the unit, as well as its heating and cooling capacities. Look in this section to find the correct values for components and functions.

❑Section 2: Processes and Functions, explains each different part of the cooling and heating cycle, and how each control function reacts to changing conditions to keep the room at the set temperature range.

❑Section 3: Electrical Data, which has fold-out schematic and wiring diagrams so you can find the parts you need to check when something is wrong, and see how they should be connected.

❑Section 4: Service Procedures, has two main parts, a diagnostic chapter to help you find the specific component to replace or adjust, and a chapter with specific procedures and values to guide you in checking the electrical components in the unit.

❑Section 5: Instruction Manual, is the same manual the user will have, and it contains general information about how to set and use the features of this particular air conditioner. Knowing this information will help you tell the owner how to use and care for this air conditioner, and also help you install and set the unit correctly.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

You can use this manual both as a reference to find specific information about the capacity, functions and construction of this unit, and as a source of information to help you set up and maintain the unit.

When this unit is not working properly, and the cause is not known, you can use the procedures in Section 3: Servicing Procedures to find the problem, fix it, and restore the unit to its proper functioning.

This air conditioner has many helpful self diagnostic features to help you identify problem areas quickly.

So you will be ready when a problem happens, we suggest you look this manual over and become familiar with it by following these steps:

1.Look at the TABLE OF CONTENTS to get an idea of what is in this manual and where to find it.

2.Look at the chapter about TROUBLE SHOOTING, so you are familiar with the way the flow charts work. They are designed to guide you quickly through the possible causes for each kind of problem that is likely to happen to the Unit. Particularly read the introduction to this section, and the parts about the self-diagnosis and error codes which show on the display.

3.Look at the chapter about CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. You already know about most of these procedures. This chapter gives you the specific values and methods for these components. If you don’t know some of these procedures, you can easily learn them here.

4.Read the Instruction Manual! The Instruction Manual is included here because it helps you help the user to set the temperature controls properly and know how to take care of any simple problems that may happen, as well as know when to call for service. The Instruction Manual also has illustrations, care, and installation information not found in the rest of the service manual. It is short, and if you read it carefully, you will be able to answer the customers questions easily, and also know the most efficient ways for setting times and temperatures.

Please use this manual to make your work easier, keep the air conditioner functioning well, and keep your customers satisfied.

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