Bryant 576b Service, I. Cleaning, A. Condenser Coil, II.LUBRICATION A. Compressors

Models: 576b

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SERVICE

SERVICE

I. CLEANING WARNING: When servicing unit, shut off all elec- trical power to unit to avoid shock hazard or injury from rotating parts.

I. CLEANING

Inspect unit interior at the beginning of each cooling season and as operating conditions require.

A. Condenser Coil

Inspect coil monthly. Clean condenser coil annually, or as required by location and outdoor-air conditions.

Clean coil as follows:

1.Turn off unit power and tag disconnect.

2.Remove and save top panel screws on condensing unit.

3.Remove condenser coil corner post. See Fig. 8. To hold top panel open, place coil corner post between top panel and side panel. See Fig. 9.

4.Remove bracket holding coil sections together at return end of condenser coil. Carefully separate the outer coil section 3 to 4 in. from the inner coil section. See Fig. 10.

5.Use a water hose or other suitable equipment to flush down between the 2 coil sections to remove dirt and debris. Clean the outer surfaces with a stiff brush in the normal manner.

6.Reposition the outer coil section, attach the bracket removed in Step 4, and remove the coil corner post from between the top panel and side panel. Secure the sections together. Install the coil corner post and replace all screws (removed in Step 2).

II.LUBRICATION

A. Compressors

Each compressor is charged with the correct amount of oil at the factory. Refer to the Oil Charge section on page 9 for additional information.

B. Fan Motor Bearings

Fan motor bearings are of the permanently lubricated type. No further lubrication is required.

Fig. 8 — Cleaning Condenser Coil

Fig. 9 — Propping Up Top Panel

Fig. 10 — Separating Coil Sections

III.CONDENSER-FAN ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 11)

1.Shut off unit power supply, and tag disconnect.

2.Remove condenser-fan assembly (grille, motor, motor cover, and fan).

3.Loosen fan hub setscrews.

4.Adjust fan height as shown in Fig. 11.

5.Tighten set screws.

6.Replace condenser-fan assembly.

NOTE: Fan height adjustments are as follows:

UNIT

in.

mm

569C072

4.50

114

All Units

6.42

163

(except 569C072)

 

 

Fig. 11 — Outdoor (Condenser) Fan Adjustment

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Bryant 576b Service, I. Cleaning, A. Condenser Coil, II.LUBRICATION A. Compressors, B. Fan Motor Bearings