Maintenance Instructions
Annual maintenance 1. Unplug power cord.
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance 2. Remove the air conditioner from the sleeve.
to help ensure steady, top performance through- See pages 7-9.
out the year. 3. Remove the front panel. See page 12.
Call the service company recommended by
4. Remove the screws from the top and sides of
your dealer to: the cabinet, and then remove the cabinet.
l Inspect and clean the coils and condensate Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front
water passages. and rear condenser coils.
l Check fan. 5. Wrap the motor, electrical control box, and
The compressor and fan motor are sealed and compressor terminal box in plastic film to
need no oiling. The expense of an annual make sure no water or other liquid gets inside.
inspection is the customer?s responsibility. Water or other liquids could damage the
OR insulation and cause serious mechanical
If you are familiar with electrical appliances, you problems.
can do the cleaning and maintenance yourself. 6. Clean and hose out the base, coils, and
If you choose to do so, follow these steps: condensate pan. Clean at least once a year,
or more often if the condenser coils and pan
collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects, or algae.
Also, clean if you detect an odor coming from
the air conditioner.
7. Remove the plastic film from the motor and
electrical parts.
8. Reattach the cabinet with the screws. Replace
the front panel, and reinstall the air conditioner
in the sleeve.
9. Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: It is a good idea to wait 24 hours before
Electrical Shock Hazard
starting the air conditioner again. This allows time
Unplug power cord from outlet for all areas to dry out. The water from rainfall or
before servicing. from normal operation does not harm these
components.
Be sure no liquid gets into the motor,
electrical control box, or compressor
terminals.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, electrical shock,
or serious injury.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install air conditioner.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
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