1.Unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the front panel. (See page 14.)
3.Detach the green ground wire from the base of the unit. (Save the screw for reattachment of wire in step 9.)
4.Slide unit out of cabinet by using the handle in the center of the base flange.
5.Wrap the motor, connector plug, electrical control box and compressor terminal box in plastic film and make sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts. lt could cause damage to the insulation and cause serious electrical and mechanical problems.
6.Carefully, clean and hose out the base, condenser coils and condensate pan. Clean at least once a year or more often if the condenser coil and pan collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects or algae. Also, clean if you
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7.Remove the plastic film from the motor and electrical parts.
6.Replace the unit in the cabinet.
9.Reattach the green ground wire.
10. Replace the front panel.
11. Plug in the power cord.
NOTE: Wait 24 hours before starting the air conditioner again. This allows time for all areas to dry completely. The water from rainfall or from normal operation does not harm these compo- nents.
Understanding normal operating sounds
When your air conditioner is operating normally, you will hear sounds such as:
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Droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a “pinging”or “clicking”sound. Water droplets help to cool the condenser.
Air movement from the fan, especially on high fan speed settings.
Clicks from the thermostat cycle.
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