Bryant Quantum Plus CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER - Manual (Page 5)

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Reusable, permanent filters should be
washed in a solution of cold water
and mild detergent, then rinsed and
thoroughly dried. THE FILTER MUST
BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE
BEING REINSTALLED. To avoid
prolonged shutdown of your unit while a
filter is drying, you should have an extra
filter on hand. This would allow you to
rotate between the two with minimal
downtime for your comfort system. Extra
filters may be purchased from your
dealer.
There are no filters in the outdoor unit
of a split-system. If your indoor unit is a
gas or oil furnace, refer to your furnace
User’s Manual for filter location and
procedures for replacement or cleaning.
If your system includes an indoor fan coil
unit, the filter may be located in the unit
where it connects with the return-air duct
or plenum. (See Fig. 5.) Remove the filter
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 instance the filter could
be located behind the return air grille.
Access the filter by removing two screws
from return air grille.
INDOOR COIL
If the split-system 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 attachment 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
dealer for service. The outdoor fan
motor may have to be disconnected and
the top panel removed to gain access to
the coil for thorough 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 out of galvanized metal and is
protected by top-grade paint, you should
take the precaution of additional mainte-
nance 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 and/or
procedures for your geographic area or
service contact.
UNIT SUPPORT
Your split-system outdoor unit should be
maintained at 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.
BEFORE YOU REQUEST
A SERVICE CALL
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR
SERVICE, CHECK FOR
THESE EASILY SOLVED
PROBLEMS:
• Check the indoor and outdoor discon-
nect 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 sup-
ply-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 temperature control selector is set
above room temperature and the SYS-
TEM or MODE control is set to HEAT or
AUTO. The FAN control 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 knowl-
edgeable preparation for the service call.
REGULAR DEALER
MAINTENANCE
In addition to the routine maintenance that
you perform, your home comfort system
should be inspected regularly by a trained
service technician. The inspection (prefer-
ably 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 on the last page. This
information, along with the other ready-
reference facts requested, will be neces-
sary should you ever require information
or service.