PC-C USER MANUAL
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1. C compressor includes components which are designed to protect the compressor against abnormal operating conditions These components do not affect AN the operation of the indoor blower 1 1 2 Minimum 4 drop at outlet Indoor Air Circulating Blower 90 ELL i NSS Keep the blower access door and access panel in pl Condensate 1 2 ol p panenn piace Drain Trap _ 3 4 PVC except for inspection and maintenance Figure 2 Condensate Drain Trap Installation Operating Instructions This unit must not be used as a construction heater during the finishing phases of construction on a new structure This type of use may result in premature failure of the unit due to extremely low return air temperatures and exposure to very dirty atmospheres 1 Turn on the electrical power supply to the unit 2 Place the room thermostat selector switch in the COOL or HEAT position or AUTO if available and if automatic changeover from cooling to heating is desired 3 Set the room thermostat to the desired temperature To prevent death or personal injury always disconnect the electrical power before inspecting or servicing the unit Since all of the compressor protection devices reset automatically the contactor and outdoor fan may be energized when reset NOTE These units are not designed to provide mechanical cooling at outdoor temperatures below 50 F If low ambient cooling is needed consult a qualified servicer Routin2. Single Package Cooling Unit User s Information Manual To avoid death personal injury or property damage do not use this unit if any part of the unit has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system You have purchased a single package cooling unit It is approved for an outdoor installation only and is designed to provide many years of safe and dependable service with proper installation use and maintenance Take time to familiarize yourself with the information concerning unit installation features operation and maintenance contained within this manual Refer to the Specification Sheet for the needed clearance around the unit Please take the time to fill out your owner s registration card and mail it today This will assist Amana in contacting you should any service or war ranty information change in the future When filling in the registration card be sure to include the Model Manufacturing and Serial Numbers plus the installation date If the registration card cannot be located please call 1 800 843 0304 to register the unit Your warranty certificate is also supplied with the unit Read the warranty carefully and note what is covered Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place so you can find it if necessary Before using this manual check the serial plate for proper model identification Installer Affix this manual the Ins
3. e Maintenance Replacing or Cleaning Filter IMPORTANT NOTE Never operate unit without a filter installed as dust and lint will build up on internal parts resulting in loss of efficiency equipment damage and possible fire A return air filter is not supplied with this unit however there must be a means of filtering the return air The filter s may be located in the return air duct s Consult with your installing dealer for the actual location of the return air filter s in your unit See Specification Sheet for filter sizes A dirty filter is the most common cause of inadequate heating or cooling performance Filter inspection should be made at least every two months more often if neces sary because of local conditions and usage Dirty throwaway filters should be discarded and replaced with a new clean filter Dirty permanent filters should be washed with water thoroughly dried and sprayed with a filter adhesive before being reinstalled Filter adhesives may be found at many hardware stores Permanent filters should last several years However should one become uncleanable it should be replaced When installing a new filter or reinstalling an old one always make certain the air flow arrows on the filter point in the proper direction Clean Outside Coil Qualified Servicer Only To avoid death or personal injury due to electrical shock disconnect the electrical power before cleaning the coil s The coil with th
4. e outside air flowing over it should be inspected annually and cleaned as frequently as neces sary to keep the finned areas free of lint hair and debris Indoor Air Circulating Blower Motor Lubrication The air circulating blower motor bearings are perma nently lubricated and do not require additional oiling Outdoor Coil Fan Motor Lubrication The fan motor is permanently lubricated and does not require additional oiling Compressor The compressor motor is hermetically sealed and does not require additional oiling Any Questions Most of your questions can be answered by your local Amana dealer Check with your dealer first if you need any further information regarding the operation maintenance or service of your unit Then if you should have any matters which are not resolved locally or if you would like information on other heating and cooling products or kitchen appli ances offered by Amana please call us CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE Amana Toll Free 1 800 843 0304 Not a technical assistance line for dealers Extended Service Plan Ask your participating Amana dealer about Amana s extended service plan It adds to the strong warranty with addi tional parts and labor coverage Amana As re EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
5. ge to the building may result if the condition persists Condensation on inside of storm windows indicates loose inside windows Adding weather stripping to tighten inside windows usually corrects this problem The following table shows the recommended maximum indoor humidity in relationship to the outdoor tempera tures Outdoor Maximum Temperature Indoor eF RH ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL As aprofessional installer you have an obligation to know the product better than the customer This includes all safety precautions and related items Prior to actual installation thoroughly familiarize yourself with this manual Pay special attention to all safety warnings Often during installation or repair it is possible to place yourself in a position which is more hazardous than when the unit is in operation Remember it is your responsibility to install the product safely and to know it well enough to be able to instruct a customer in its safe use Safety is a matter of common sense a matter of thinking before acting Most dealers have a list of specific good safety practices follow them The precautions listed in this manual should not supersede existing practices but should be considered as supplemental information Remember to leave this manual with the homeowner General Information Room Temperature Thermostat biaac se Temperature This unit will not operate properly without a good qualit
6. revent water from shedding on the unit While not all types of installations can be described in this manual it is important to take safety measures in the surrounding area of the unit 1 An area must be available to reach the unit in a clear and unobstructed path 2 Establish a regular service and maintenance sched ule to insure efficient and safe operation of the unit Indoor Humidity Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air relative to the amount the air can hold at the same temperature Example At 40 relative humidity the air could hold 2 1 2 times as much moisture 2 5 x 40 100 before becoming saturated The colder the air the less moisture it can hold As air is warmed its ability to hold moisture is increased Ex ample A winter day outdoor temperature 10 F and relative humidity of 70 If that air enters a home and is warmed to 72 F the relative humidity will drop to 6 very dry if no more moisture is added Relative humidity is important to your health and home as proper humidification helps cut down on incidence of respiratory illness and helps keep air cleaner and fresher A good relative humidity is one just high enough to barely start condensation along the lower edges or lower corners of the windows More than that can be damag ing Frequent fogging or excessive condensation on inside windows indicates the indoor humidity level is too high for outdoor weather conditions Dama
7. tallation Guide and Specifications Sheet adjacent to the appliance Owner Keep all product literature in a safe place for future reference Due to policy of continual product improvement the right is reserved to change specifications and design without notice THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS ONLY AA RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION Amana Heating Air Conditioning BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE May 2000 10500220 General Information This unit is built to provide many years of safe and dependable service providing it is properly installed and main tained However abuse and or improper use can shorten the life of the unit and create hazards for you the home owner To avoid death personal injury property damage or equipment damage the following instructions must be observed regarding unit location clearances air requirements and operating procedures Certain mechanical and electrical skills and tools are required to properly perform maintenance on the unit Personal injury or death may result if installed or serviced by unqualified persons Call the installing dealer or place of purchase for maintenance or servicing Unit Location This unit is approved for outdoor installation only The picture on the Specification Sheet illustrates the required clearances to the unit Gutters or deflectors must be installed on the roof to p
8. y tt N correctly installed thermostat It is very important that the uvo AA thermostat be located where it can get the best sens L HL ing average room temperature Be sure the thermostat Heat auro system ony heats fan is not exposed to hot or cold drafts or to hot or cold spots z l Sa AT on the wall such as those received from outside walls HEAT J ON fruns all the time walls with pipes inside or from openings into the attic ees E e er oeoo Fan Switch Switch No matter the type or style thermostat operation is basically the same The most widely used types will control both heating and cooling functions and will have a Fan Switch with Auto and ON settings On Auto the Circulating Air Blower will cycle on off but if switched to ON it will run constantly Figure 1 Typical Thermostat Condensate Drain An external condensate drain trap is included with the unit This external trap provides superior water drainage There are thermostats that automatically switch from from the unit For proper unit operation the trap must Heating to Cooling or with night setbacks The night be filled either before a cooling startup or during a unit setback or multiple setback type will lower the tempera cycle off after 20 minutes of running on first cycle ture at night or during the day when the building is This drain can be extended using 3 4 PVC piping unoccupied ATX Compressor Protection Devices The PC
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