Bryant CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER Beforeyou Request A “Service Call”, Regular Dealer Maintenance

cover plate by sliding latches toward center of plate. Lift filter to clear lower flange. Filter is spring-loaded and will “pop out”. Reinstall filter, being certain to secure filter behind lower flange. When reinstalling cover plate, secure plate behind upper flange then slide tabs outward.

The indoor fan coil unit may be located in the attic. In this application, the filter could be located behind the return air grille.

Access the filter by removing 2 screws from return air grille.

ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

If your system contains an Electronic Air Cleaner consult the User’s Manual for specific care of that product.

INDOOR COIL

If the indoor coil has only been operated with a clean filter in place, it should require minimal cleaning.

If coil cleaning is required, call your dealer for service. It may be necessary to clean the coil with a detergent solution and rinse it with water. This could require the removal of the coil. You should not attempt this yourself.

OUTDOOR COIL

If grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery, and debris are kept away from the outdoor unit, minimal care should be sufficient to keep the system functioning properly. For proper drainage, debris must be removed periodically from the base pan. However, if the outdoor coil becomes dirty, use a vacuum cleaner with soft brush attach- ment to clean the exterior surface.Vacuum coil surface using an up and down motion. Be careful not to bend or damage coil fins. If dirt is deep in the coil, contact your deal- er for service. The outdoor fan motor may have to be disconnected and the top panel removed to gain access to the coil for thor- ough cleaning. Do not attempt this yourself.

OUTDOOR COIL—

SEA COAST

If your unit is located near the ocean, spe- cial maintenance is required. Ocean mist/ breeze carries salt, which is corrosive to most metals. Although your new unit is made of galvanized metal and is protected by top-grade paint, you should take the precaution of additional maintenance which consists of periodically washing the unit. By washing all exposed surfaces and coil approximately every 3 months, you

will be adding additional life to your unit. Consult your installing contractor for proper intervals/procedures for your geographic area or service contract.

UNIT SUPPORT

Your split-system outdoor unit should be maintained in a level position. If its support should shift or settle so that the unit is no longer level, you should correct the condition. Relevel it promptly to assure that water drains out of the unit. If you notice that water or ice collects beneath the unit, arrange for it to be drained away from the unit.

BEFOREYOU REQUEST A “SERVICE CALL”

CHECK FOR THESE EASILY SOLVED PROBLEMS:

•Check the indoor and outdoor dis- connect switches. Verify that circuit breakers are ON or that fuses have not blown.

•Check for sufficient airflow. Check the air filter(s) for any accumulations of dirt. Check for blocked return-air or supply-air registers. Be sure registers are open and unobstructed.

•Check the settings on your indoor ther- mostat. If you desire cooling, see that the temperature control selector is set below room temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to COOL or AUTO. If you require warmth, be sure the temper- ature control selector is set above room temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to HEAT or AUTO. The FAN switch should be set to ON for continuous blower operation or AUTO if you wish blower to function only while the unit is operating.

If your comfort system still fails to operate, contact your servicing dealer for troubleshooting and repairs. Specify your apparent problem, and state the model and serial numbers of your equip- ment. (You should have them recorded on the last page of this booklet.) With this information, your dealer may be able to offer helpful suggestions over the phone or save valuable time through knowledge- able preparation for the service call.

REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE

In addition to the routine maintenance that you perform, your home comfort

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system should be inspected regularly by a properly trained service technician. The inspection (preferably each year, but at least every other year) should include the following:

•Routine inspection of air filter(s). Replacement or cleaning as required.

•Inspection and cleaning of the blower wheel, housing, and motor.

•Inspection and, if required, cleaning of indoor and outdoor coils.

•Inspection of the indoor coil drain pan, plus the primary and secondary drain lines. If supplied, the auxiliary drain pan and line should be inspected at this time. Service should include cleaning if required.

•A check of all electrical wiring and connections.

•A check for secure physical connec- tions of individual components within units.

•Operational check of the air condi- tioning system to determine actual working condition. Necessary repair and/or adjustment should be performed at this time.

Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service contract that covers seasonal inspections. Ask for further details.

FOR THE RECORD

Record the model, product, and serial numbers of your new equipment in the spaces provided. This information, along with the other ready-reference facts requested, will be necessary should you ever require information or service.