Carrier 38BYC024 Guide Manual

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INDOOR COILIf the split-system coil has only been operated with a cleanfilter in place, it should require minimal cleaning.If coil cleaning is required, call your dealer for service. It maybe necessary to clean the coil with a detergent solution andnnse it with water. This could require the removal of the coil.You should not attempt this yourself.OUTDOOR COILIf grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery, and debris are kept awayfrom the outdoor unit, minimal care should be sufficient tokeep the system functioning properly. For proper drainage,debris must be removed periodically from the base pan. How-ever, if the outdoor coil becomes dirty, use a vacuum cleaneror shop vac with soft brush attachment to clean the exteriorsurface. Vacuum coil surface using an up and down motion. Becareful not to bend or damage fins.If dirt is deep in the coil, contact your dealer for service. Theoutdoor fan motor may have to be disconnected and the toppanel removed to gain access to the coil t\_r thorough cleaning.Do not attempt this yourself.OUTDOOR COILmSEA COASTIf your unit is located near the ocean, special maintenance isrequired. Ocean mist/breeze carries salt, which is corrosive tomost metals. Although your new unit is made out of galvanizedmetal and is protected by top-grade paint, you should take theprecaution of additional maintenance which consists of peri-odically washing the unit. By washing all exposed surfaces andcoil, you will be adding additional life to your unit. Please con-sult your installing contractor t\_r proper intervals/proceduresfor your geographic area or service contact.UNIT SUPPORTYonr split-system ontdoor nnit should be maintained at a levelposition. If its support should shift or settle so that the unit isno longer level, you should correct the condition. Relevel itpromptly to assure water drains out of the unit. If you noticethat water or ice collects beneath the unit, arrange for it to bedrained away from the unit.Heat pumps installed in snowbelt areas should be elevated withsupport feet or a snow stand.BEFORE YOU REQUEST A"SERVICE CALL"CHECK FOR THESE EASILY SOLVEDPROBLEMS:• Check the indoor and outdoor disconnect switches. Verilythat circuit breakers are ON or that fuses have not blown.• Check t\_r sufficient airflow. Check the air filter(s) t\_r anyaccumulations of dirt. Check t\_r blocked return-air or supply-air registers. Be sure registers are open and unobstructed.• Check the settings on your indoor thermostat. If you desirecooling, make sure that the temperature control selector is setbelow room temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE controlis set to COOL or AUTO. If you require warmth, make surethat the temperature control selector is set above room temper-ature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to HEAT orAUTO. The FAN control should be set to ON t\_r continuousblower operation or AUTO if you wish blower to function onlywhile your heat pump is operating.If your comt\_rt system still fails to operate, turn your systemoff and contact your servicing dealer t\_r troubleshooting andrepairs. Specify your apparent problem, and state the modeland serial numbers of your equipment. (You should have themrecorded on the last page of this booklet.) With this informa-tion, your dealer may be able to offer helpfnl suggestions overthe phone or save valuable time through knowledgeable prep-aration t\_r the service call.REGULAR DEALERMAINTENANCEIn addition to the routine mainte-nance that you pert\_rm, your homecomfort system should be inspect-ed regularly by a properly trainedservice technician. The inspection(preferably twice each year. but atleast once every year) shouldinclude the t\_llowing:• Routine inspection of air filter(s). Replacement or cleaningas required.• Inspection and cleaning of the blower wheel, housing, andmotor as required.• Inspection and, if requiled, cleaning of indoor and outdoor coils.• Inspection of the indoor coil drain pan, plus the primary andsecondary drain lines. If supplied, the auxiliary drain pan andline should be inspected at this time. Service should includecleaning if required.• A check of all electrical wiring and connections.• A check t\_r secure physical connections of individual com-ponents within units.• Operational check of the heat pump system to determineactual working condition. Necessary repair and/or adjustmentshould be pert\_rmed at this time.• Your servicing dealer may offer an economical servicecontract that covers seasonal inspections. Ask t\_r furtherdetails.FOR THE RECORDRecord the model, product, and serial numbers of your newequipment in the spaces provided. This int\_rmation, alongwith the other ready-reference facts requested will benecessary should you ever require int\_rmation or service.

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