Lh Figure 47 2 l Carefully clean and hose out the base, coils
and condensate pans. Clean at least once a
year or more often if the condenser coils and
pans collect dirt, sand, leaves, insects or
algae. Also, clean if you detect an odor
from the air conditioner. While the cabinet
is open, this is a good time to oil the fan
motor.
3 l Remove plastic film from motor and electrical
parts.
4 0 Replace unit in cabinet.
NOTE: It?s a good idea to wait 24 hours
before starting the unit again. This allows
time for all areas to dry out. The water from
Annual Maintenance for Your
rainfall or from normal operation does not
Air Conditioner harm these components.
Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to
help insure steady, top performance throughout
Oiling of the Fan Motor
the year.
Call the service company recommended by your
dealer to:
l Inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages.
l Check fan and oi; the fan motor.
l The compressor is sealed and needs no oiling.
If vou are familiar with electrical appliances,
1 0 Oil the fan motor per instructions on the
you can do the ( leaning and maintenance
motor. To add oil, pull out the oil hole plug
yourself. If you decide to go ahead, follow
at each end of the motor. (see Figure 48.)
tl- ese stens:
OIL PLUGS
An easy to use one-ounce capsule of specially
recommended oil (Part No. 10943) can be ordered
from your dealer, or use SAE #20 non-detergent oil.
1 l REMOVE UNIT FROM CABINET. Wrap the
motor, electrical control box and electrical
2 l Replace the plug to keep dirt from motor
terminals box In plastic film and make sure no
bearings.
water or other liquid gets inside any of
these parts. It could damage the insulation
3 . Reinstall the unit in cabinet after performing
and cause serious trouble.
maintenance. (See Installation Instructions.) |
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