COOLING CONSERVATION
To comfortably cool your home, your air conditioner must remove both heat and humidity. Don’t turn your system off even though you will be away all day. On a hot day, your system may have to operate between 8 to 12 hours to reduce the temperature in your home to a normal comfort level.
Keep windows closed after sundown. While the outdoor temperature at night may be lower than indoors, the air is generally loaded with mois- ture which is soaked up by furniture, carpets, and fabrics. This moisture must be removed when you restart your system.
The hotter the outside temperature, the greater the load on your sys- tem. Therefore do not be alarmed when your system continues to run after the sun has set on a hot day. Heat is stored in your outside walls during the day and will continue to flow into your home for several hours after sunset.
Use your kitchen exhaust fan when cooking. One surface burner on “HIGH” requires one ton of cooling. Turn on your bathroom exhaust fan while showering to remove humidity. However, exhaust fans should not be run excessively. It would decrease efficiency by removing condi- tioned air.
You can also help your system in the summer by closing drapes or blinds and by lowering awnings on windows that get direct sunlight.
CARE OF SYSTEM
It is strongly recommended that regular periodic preventative mainte- nance be performed on this equipment. The person most familiar with the equipment in your H.V.A.C. system is a dealer. The dealer can ensure your maintenance program meets the conditions of the War- ranty”, maximize the efficiency of the equipment, and service your unit within the federally mandated guidelines with regard to unlawful dis- charge of refrigerants into the atmosphere.
COIL CARE
Keep the outdoor unit free of foliage, grass clippings, leaves, paper, and any other material which could restrict the proper air flow in and out of the unit. The coil may be vacuumed to remove any debris from between the fins. If the coil becomes excessively dirty, turn the main disconnect switch to “Off” and wash the coil with your garden hose. Avoid getting water into the fan motor and control box. Flush dirt from base pan after cleaning the coil.
SERVICE CALLS
There are a few instances where the user can avoid unnecessary ser- vice calls. If unit stops functioning properly check the following items before calling your servicing dealer:
1.Indoor section for dirty filter.
2.Outdoor section for leaf or debris blockage. Eliminate problem, turn off the thermostat for 10 seconds and attempt start. Wait 5 minutes. If system does not start, call your servicing dealer.
Your system contains environmentally friendly refrigerant R-410A, which operates at high pressures. You may be in danger if you try to make an attempt to repair your unit. Please contact your local dealer.
FILTER CARE
Inspect the air filter(s) at least once a month. If they are dirty, wash reusable filters with a mild detergent per manufacturer’s recommenda- tions. Replace disposable filters with new filters. Install the clean filters with “air flow” arrow in the same direction as the air flow in your duct. Filters should be clean to assure maximum efficiency and adequate air circulation.
CLEARANCES
The minimum clearances shown below must be maintained should any patio or yard improvements be done around the outdoor unit.
•10" Clearance Coil Area
•60" Overhead Clearance
•18" to 24” is the minimum service panel access depending on model. Refer to the installation manual for details.
•24" Unit to Unit Distance
PARTS INFORMATION
Replacement parts are available from local contractor/dealer.
EXTENDED WARRANTY
Special warranty packages (called York CarePerformance Promise) are available through your contractor. These packages reduce the potential cost of service calls following the first year of operation on your cooling (or heating/cooling) system.
SOME EFFICIENCY DO’S & DON’TS
DON’T heat or cool unused household area. Reduce supply and return air flow to a minimum in areas which are not living spaces (storage rooms, garages, basements, etc).
DON’T be a “thermostat jiggler”. Moving your thermostat setting will not make your system heat or cool any faster. Adjust your thermostat to a comfortable setting and leave it there.
DON’T restrict air circulation. Placing furniture, rugs, etc. in such a way that they interfere with air vents will make your system work harder to achieve a comfortable temperature level. This requires more energy, which means greater cost to you.
DON’T locate lamps or other heat-producing appliances (radios, TV’s, heaters, etc.) near your thermostat. The heat from these items will give your thermostat “false information” about the temperature in the room.
DO select a comfortable thermostat setting, but keep in mind that mod- eration in temperature selection will save energy.
DO turn on your kitchen exhaust fan when cooking and your bathroom exhaust fan when showering. Also, make sure your clothes dryer is properly vented. If these items are neglected, an excess heat and humidity condition may be created, causing your air conditioning sys- tem to run longer.
DO set your thermostat a few degrees lower than normal several hours before entertaining a large group of people in a relatively small area. People give off a considerable amount of heat and moisture in a closed area.
DO keep drapes and venetian blinds closed when practical. These items provide insulation against heat loss/gain.
DO contact a qualified service person to make repairs or adjustments to your system. He has been trained to perform this service.
