Carrier 51QC/QG - Manual (Page 5)

GLOSSARY OF CONTROL SYMBOLS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INDICATOR LIGHT
Amber indicator light is on when unit is in operation.
Indicator light will NOT be on if unit has cycled off due to
a command from the timer control. In such a case, unit
will only be off for the time period set.
OFF
O
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O symbol on cooling/heating mode control dial is the
nit’s “OFF” position. When dial is turned to this
ymbol, unitwill NOT operate, in either manual or
automatic setting.
When leaving your home or office for a period of time
during which you do not wish the unit to cycle on for an
Automatic setting, be sure cooling/heating mode dial is
set to off position.
If you turn unit off, allow two minutes before turning unit
back on.
MANUAL START
Slide switch above timer to MAN setting to operate unit
manually. Set thermostat and cooling/heating mode
dials to desired settings.
FAN ONLY
Set cooling/heating mode control dial to fan symbol.
This will produce air at the minimal fan speed WITHOUT
cooling/heating.
When switching to Fan Only, allow two minutes before
switching unit back to cooling.
WLOW W MEDIUM W HIGH COOL
Choose the cooling setting you want simply by rotating
dial to appropriate size snowflake symbol.
Use the following as a guide for choosing cooling setting:
Low Cool: Recommended for nighttime use.
Medium Cool: Recommended during mid-morning and
early evening hours when outside temperature is lower.
High Cool: Provides maximum cooling. Recommended
for quick cooling or on extremely hot days. Once room
is cooled, manufacturer suggests switching to a lower
cool setting.
H LOW HEAT m HIGH HEAT
Choose the heat setting you want simply by turning
mode control dial to the appropriate size sun symbol.
Use the following as a guide for choosing heating
settings:
Low Heat: Recommended for mildly chilly days and for
nighttime use.
High Heat: Provides maximum heating. Recommended
for sudden temperature drops and extended heating
needs.
THERMOSTAT
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Set dial between -FO (warmer) and -0 (cooler) symbols
to obtain desired comfort level. This dial has no effect on
fan speed.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Your Carrier unit has a timer that allows pre-setting of
“on” and “off” times. Set unit to turn on and cool or heat
your home or office before you arrive. Set unit to auto­
matically turn off after you leave.
NOTE: Timer must be reset after power failures or
interruptions.
SET TiMER TO TIME OF DAY
Rotate timer dial clockwise
until current time of day lines up
with the setting mark on flat
surface behind dial.
-'i-
—Noon
—Midnight