Bryant 597C instruction manual Safety Considerations, Introduction and Recommendations

installation and	597C
start-up instructions

12 SEER SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER

Cancels: II 597C-18-4	II 597C-18-5
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NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the installation.

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified installer or agency must use factory-authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions thor- oughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in literature and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes and National Electrical Code (NEC) for special requirements.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol			.
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or					A98515
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.					Fig. 1—Model 597C
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU-
					6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work,
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
					floor joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
GER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe
					7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which
					a rigid wire or strap that comes in direct contact with tubing.
could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to
					(See Fig. 2.)
identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight					8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely
suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability,					surrounds vapor tube.
or operation.					9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide and
					conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 2.)
		WARNING: Before installing, modifying, or servicing
					10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves
		system, main electrical disconnect switch must be in the
					bent to conform to shape of insulation.
		OFF position. There may be more than 1 disconnect
					When outdoor unit is connected to factory-approved indoor unit,
		switch. Lock out and tag switch with a suitable warning
					outdoor unit contains system refrigerant charge for operation with
		label. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death.
					indoor unit of the same size when connected by 15 ft of
					field-supplied or factory-accessory tubing. For proper unit opera-
		INTRODUCTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS			tion, check refrigerant charge using charging information located
					on control-box cover.
NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to					IMPORTANT: Maximum liquid-line size is 3/8-in. O.D. for all
gas pulsations from improper installation of equipment.				→	residential applications including long line.
	1. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, etc. where				IMPORTANT: Always install a liquid-line filter drier on any
		unit operation sounds may disturb customer.			system using an existing field service lineset and/or indoor
	2. Ensure that vapor- and liquid-tube diameters are appropriate				evaporator coil or fan coil. Also, always use liquid line filter driers
					on burnout compressor replacements. Refer to Product Data Sheets
		to capacity of unit.
					for appropriate part number. Obtain filter driers from your local
	3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding
					distributor or branch.
		unnecessary turns and bends.			INSTALLATION

4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb	I. CHECK EQUIPMENT AND JOB SITE
vibration.

5.When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal opening with RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See Fig. 2.)

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A. Unpack Unit

Move to final location. Remove carton, taking care not to damage unit.