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1. should familiarize yourself with the product model and serial numbers listed on each rating plate Record them for future reference on the last page of this booklet IMPORTANT FACTS To better protect your investment and to eliminate unnecessary service calls familiarize yourself with the following facts e Keep Filter Clean Your heat pump system should never be operated without a clean air filter prop erly installed Plan to inspect the filter once per month A clogged air filter will increase operating costs and shorten the life of the unit e Do Not Block Registers Supply air and return air registers should not be blocked Drapes furniture and toys are some of the items commonly found obstructing registers Restricted airflow lessens the unit s efficiency and life span e Do Not Cover or Block Outdoor Unit The outdoor unit must have unrestricted airflow Do not cover the unit lean anything against it or stand upon it Do not allow grass clippings leaves or other debris to accumulate around or on top of the unit Maintain a 12 in minimum clearance between the outdoor unit and tall grass vines shrubs etc Get to Know Your Thermostat Your multipurpose indoor thermostat is the control center for your heat pump system You should familiarize yourself with its proper operation Attempting to control the system by other means for instance switching the electrical supply power ON and OFF may cause2. and nights than on moderate ones SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT Your heat pump is your primary heating source Your system may also be equipped with a supplemental heating source such as electric gas or oil On cold days and nights your system will automatically turn on the supplemental heat in order to maintain the level of comfort you have selected DEFROST CYCLE When your heat pump is providing heat to your home and the outdoor tempera ture drops below 45 F moisture may begin to freeze on the surface of the out door coil If allowed to build up this ice would impede airflow across the coil and reduce the amount of heat absorbed from the outside air So to maintain energy efficient operation your heat pump has an automatic defrost cycle The defrost cycle starts at a preset time interval of 90 minutes although it may be reset to either 30 60 or 120 minutes by your dealer Defrost will start at the preset time only if the ice is sufficient to interfere with normal heating operation After the ice is melted from the outdoor coil or after a maximum of 10 minutes in the defrost mode the unit will automatically switch back to normal heating operation The fan will resume normal operation after a 20 second delay Donot be alarmed if steam or fog appears at the outdoor unit during the defrost cycle Water vapor from the melting ice may condense into a mist in the cold air During certain weather conditions such
3. damage to the unit See Fig 2 and 3 During heating increasing the thermostat more than 2 degrees may Fig 1 Typical i Split ul System Installation LCD READOUT DISPLAYS CURRENT ROOM TEMPERATURE DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE UNIT MODE SETTING AND FAN MODE SETTING Thermostat OFF SET TEMP EHEAT COOLON HeRTon CoOL AUTO FAN AUX HT FILTER ryan Pe 2 y RESET FILTER BUTTON RESTARTS THE TIMER THAT CALCULATES THE NEXT AIR FILTER CHANGE OR CLEANING BETWEEN OFF HEAT HEAT OPERATION FAN BUTTON CHOOSES BETWEEN ON OR AUTO FAN OPERATION UP AND DOWN BUTTONS INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS MODE BUTTON SELECTS COOL AUTO AND EMERGENCY Fig 2 Bryant Non Programmable Thermostat cause the supplemental heaters to be turned on to satisfy the thermostat Needless use of the supplementary heat reduces potential energy savings e Continuous Fan You may find that you can maintain greater personal comfort by running the fan continuously Air pockets can form due to the structure of the house place ment of registers etc These air pockets may be too cool or warm for your liking Continuous fan operation minimizes any e Air Cleaners and Humidifiers Systems equipped with electronic or mechanical air cleaners and or humidi fiers offer the added benefits of having the air continuously cleaned year round and
4. humidified during the winter season e Ventilation A system equipped with a heat or energy recovery ventilator offers the advantage of exhausting stale air from the home and allowing fresh air in from the outdoors while minimizing e Zoning Your system may also be equipped with a zoning system which allows individual control over the temperatures of separate areas of your home e Check Condensate Drain Your heat pump system will remove humidity from your home during the cooling season After a few minutes of operation you should be able to see water trickle from the condensate drain of the cooling coil Check this occasion heat loss temperature differences MODE BUTTON SELECTS BETWEEN OFF HEAT COOL AUTO AND EMERGENCY HEAT OPERATION PROGRAM BUTTONS FOR PROGRAMMING HEATING COOLING ally to be sure the drain system is not LCD READOUT DISPLAYS CURRENT ROOM TEMPERATURE DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE OR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE UNIT MODE SETTING FAN MODE SETTING AND TIME OF DAY CYCLES z Programmable Thermostat EHEAT FAN MODE HOLD OUT FF COOL 76 AUTO Te vom 627 ON gt cemere OF AUTO RUXHT PROGRAMMING UP AND DOWN SET TIME BUTTON RESET FILTER BUTTON RESTARTS THE TIMER THAT CALCULATES THE NEXT AIR FILTER CHANGE OR CLEANING DO 7 BUTTONS INCREASE OR DECREASE THE T DESIRED TEMPE
5. result in personal injury or death CAUTION is used to iden tify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage NOTE is used to highlight suggestions that will result in enhanced installation reliability or operation A WARNING To prevent personal injury death or property damage read and follow all instructions and warnings including labels shipped with or attached to unit before operating your new heat pump A WARNING Improper installation adjust ment alteration service main tenance or use can cause ex plosion fire electrical shock or other conditions which may cause personal injury or prop erty damage Consult a quali fied installer service agency or your distributor or branch for information or assistance The qualified installer or service agency must use factory authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product YOUR COMFORT SYSTEM Identifying Your System Take time to get to know the type of system you have This will be helpful in understanding the basic operation of your new heat pump The type of heat pump you have pur chased is a split system The split system type has an indoor and an outdoor unit each of which contains a coil These units are interconnected by refrigerant tubes See Fig 1 Each unit has a rating plate affixed to it which provides necessary information for specific identification of a unit You
6. the level that you have selected The AUTO selection found on some ther mostats provides for automatic change over between cooling and heating cycles With the SYSTEM or MODE control set to AUTO cooling mode is activated when the indoor temperature rises above the thermostat cooling temperature set ting or heating mode is activated when the indoor temperature drops below the thermostat setting for the heating cycle Depending on your typical winter heating needs your home comfort system may include a supplementary heating source The EMERGENCY HEAT setting EHEAT provides for convenient selec tion between the two heating appliances Your heat pump will operate when the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to HEAT With the SYSTEM or MODE control set to EHEAT the heat pump will turn off and the supplementary heat source will be activated In certain geographic areas and in certain applications supplemental heat is not required Any questions regarding your application should be directed to your dealer Your thermostat may be PROGRAM MABLE or NON PROGRAMMABLE ANON PROGRAMMABLE thermostat See Fig 2 does not allow the tempera ture settings to be varied throughout the day or week without physically changing the settings A PROGRAMMABLE ther mostat See Fig 3 allows various daily temperature changes to be preset During the winter for example you may wish to set back the temperature of your home at night then hav
7. HEAT PUMP Heating amp Cooling Systems mt nd o mo ua i ne iii iit TO i IM il WAR IU NN RR RIM Su MA i II ul We i i n NOTE TO iil G INSTALLER This manual must be left with the equipment user WELCOME TO EFFICIENT YEAR ROUND COMFORT Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound investment in year round home comfort Your new heat pump represents the culmination of many years of experience from one of the most reputable manufac turers of comfort systems Your new unit is among the most reliable and energy efficient heat pump products available today To assure its dependa bility spend just a few minutes with this booklet now Learn about the operation of your heat pump and the small amount of maintenance it takes to keep it operating at its peak efficiency With minimal care your new heat pump will provide you and your family with year round home comfort both now and for years to come SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Recognize safety information This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals be alert to the potential for personal injury Understand the signal words DAN GER WARNING and CAUTION These words are used with the safety alert symbol DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death WARNING signifies hazards which could
8. RATURE Z SETTINGS ea oe FAN BUTTON CHOOSES BETWEEN ON OR AUTO FAN OPERATION HOLD BUTTON MAINTAINS THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE AND OVERRIDES PROGRAMMED TEMPERATURE CHANGES UNTIL RESET Fig 3 Bryant Programmable Thermostat 3 clogged Of course don t expect to see much drainage if you live in a very dry environment e Heated Air Temperature During the heating cycle air from your registers may seem cooler than you might first expect This is because the airis being delivered at a higher velocity and a more constant flow than air supplied by a con ventional furnace Also your heat pump supplies air at 90 F to 105 F instead of in sudden bursts of hot air as with a conven tional furnace The air may feel cool because it is slightly less than your body temperature However 1t is sufficiently warm to keep you comfortable e Don t Worry About Ice On Your Unit Ice or frost will tend to form on the outdoor coil during the winter heating operation Your heat pump is designed to automatically melt the ice When in this defrost cycle it is normal for steam or fog to rise from the outdoor unit Do not be alarmed When Not To Use Your Unit Do not operate your unit in cooling mode when outdoor temperatures are below 55 F Do not operate your unit in heating mode when outdoor temperatures are above 66 F OPERATING YOUR HEAT PUMP The operation of your heat pump system is controlled by the indoor thermos
9. as heavy snow and freezing rain it is not uncommon for ice to build up on the outdoor unit grille This is normal for these weather conditions Do not attempt to remove the ice from the outdoor unit grille This condition will not affect the proper functioning of the unit and will clear within a few days EMERGENCY HEAT The emergency heat EHEAT setting on your Bryant electronic thermostat can be used to turn off your heat pump and use only the supplemental heating source if equipped The Auxiliary Heat Indicator AUX HT will be displayed while your system is operating in EHEAT mode Emergency heat is not normally used There may be situations however when it is necessary such as when your heat pump requires servicing If the electricity to your heat pump has been off for more than 30 minutes switch your thermostat to EHEAT mode before restarting your heat pump Leave the sys tem in EHEAT mode for an amount of time equal to the power outage It is not necessary to exceed 12 hrs If you cannot determine how long the power has been off leave the system in EHEAT mode for 8 hrs MAIN OFF Fig 4 Main Electrical Disconnect PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With the proper maintenance and care your heat pump unit will operate economically and dependably Mainte nance can be accomplished easily by referring to the following directions However before performing mainte nance consider these importa
10. e the temperature return to normal prior to waking up The home s temperature can then be lowered again during the day when no one is at home but again be at peak comfort level when your family returns home During the summer the opposite changes might be programmed When properly used this programming can result in energy savings on your home s heating and cooling COOLING CYCLE When operating in cooling cycle your heat pump will run until the indoor 4 temperature is lowered to the level you have selected On extremely hot days your unit will run for longer periods at a time and have shorter off periods than on moderate days The following are typical conditions that add extra heat and or humidity to your home Your unit will work longer to keep your home comfortable under these conditions e Entrance doors are frequently opened and closed e Laundry appliances are being operated e A shower is running e More than the usual number of people are present in the home e More than the normal number of electric lights are in use e Drapes are open on the sunny side of the home HEATING CYCLE With the SYSTEM or MODE control of your indoor thermostat set to HEAT the heating section of your home com fort system will operate until room tem perature is raised to the level you have selected Of course the heating unit will have to operate for longer periods to maintain a comfortable environment on cooler days
11. ery and debris are kept away from the outdoor unit minimal care should be sufficient to keep the system functioning properly For proper drainage debris must be removed periodically from the base pan However if the outdoor coil becomes dirty use a vacuum cleaner with soft brush attachment to clean the exterior surface Vacuum coil surface using an up and down motion Be careful not to bend or damage coil fins If dirt is deep in the coil contact your dealer for ser vice The outdoor fan motor may have to be disconnected and the top panel removed to gain access to the coil for thorough cleaning Do not attempt this yourself OUTDOOR COIL SEA COAST If your unit is located near the ocean special maintenance is required Ocean mist breeze carries salt which is corro sive to most metals Although your new unit is made out of galvanized metal and is protected by top grade paint you should take the precaution of addi tional maintenance which consists of periodically washing the unit By washing all exposed surfaces and coil you will be adding additional life to your unit Consult your installing con tractor for proper intervals procedures for your geographic area or service contact UNIT SUPPORT Your split system outdoor unit should be maintained at a level position If its support should shift or settle so that the unit is no longer level you should correct the condition Relevel it promptly to assure that
12. nt safety precautions A WARNING Disconnect all electrical power to the indoor air handler or furnace before removing access panels to perform any maintenance Dis connect power to both the indoor and outdoor units Note There may be more than one electrical disconnect switch Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death A CAUTION Although special care has been taken to minimize sharp edges in the construction of your unit be extremely careful when han dling parts or reaching into the unit Failure to follow this cau tion could result in minor per sonal injury or product and property damage CHECK THE AIR FILTER A dirty air filter will cause excessive strain on the compressor and blower motor This can cause the components to overheat and automatically shut down In the extreme the components will fail and need to be replaced To avoid inefficient or failed operation of your unit CHECK THE FILTER S EVERY 3 TO 4 WEEKS Replace filter s when necessary or clean the filter s if you have the reusable type Disposable filters should be replaced by similar new filters of the same dimen sions Reusable permanent filters should be washed in a solution of cold water and mild detergent then rinsed and thor oughly dried THE FILTER MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE BEING REINSTALLED To avoid prolonged shutdown of your unit while a filter is drying you should have an extra filter on hand This allows yo
13. ould you ever require information or service INSTALLATION DATA Date Installed MODULAR INDOOR UNIT if Applicable Dealer Name Blower Product No Address Model No City Serial No State Zip Telephone Coil Product No Model No SPLIT SYSTEM Serial No OUTDOOR UNIT Product No Heater Product No Model No Model No Serial No Serial No INDOOR UNIT OR COIL ACCESSORIES Product No Product No Model No Product No Serial No Product No Product No Product No 2003 Bryant Heating amp Cooling Systems 7310 W Morris St Indpls IN 46231 Heating amp Cooling Systems 8 Printed in U S A Cancels OM02 19 OM02 26 Catalog 5366 121 04 03
14. s over the phone or save valuable time through knowledgeable preparation for the service call REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE In addition to the routine maintenance that you perform your home comfort system should be inspected regularly by a properly trained service technician The inspection preferably twice each year but at least once every year should include the following e Routine inspection of air filter s Replacement or cleaning as required e Inspection and cleaning of the blower wheel housing and motor as required e Inspection and if required cleaning of indoor and outdoor coils e Inspection of the indoor coil drain pan plus the primary and secondary drain lines If supplied the auxiliary drain pan and line should be inspected at this time Service should include cleaning if required e A check of all electrical wiring and connections e A check for secure physical connec tions of individual components within units e Operational check of the heat pump system to determine actual working condition Necessary repair and or adjust ment should be performed at this time Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service contract that covers seasonal inspections Ask for further details FOR THE RECORD Record the model product and serial numbers of your new equipment in the spaces provided This information along with the other ready reference facts requested will be necessary sh
15. tat You simply adjust the thermostat and it maintains the indoor temperature at the level you select Most thermostats for heat pump systems have three controls a temperature control selector a FAN con trol and a SYSTEM or MODE control The temperature control selector is a dial lever or set of buttons that allows you to establish the degree of tempera ture that you wish to maintain for your personal comfort Some thermostats possess two temperature control selec tors one for setting the temperature desired during the cooling cycle and one to set the heating operation temper ature Typical settings are 78 F for cool ing and 68 F for heating The FAN control offers two options for controlling the indoor blower AUTO and ON When set to AUTO the blower runs only during the time the heat pump is operating When set to ON the blower will run continuously Typically the SYSTEM or MODE con trol on your thermostat offers the follow ing selections COOL OFF HEAT AUTO and EMERGENCY HEAT Some thermostats may have a separate switch for EMERGENCY HEAT The heat pump will not operate when the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to OFF With the SYSTEM or MODE con trol set to COOL your heat pump will operate in cooling mode when the indoor temperature rises above the level that you wish to maintain With the SYSTEM or MODE control set to HEAT your heat pump will provide warmth whenever the indoor temperature falls below
16. u to rotate between 5 Fig 5 Removing Filter from Fan Coil Unit the two filters with minimal downtime for your comfort system Extra filters may be purchased from your dealer There are no filters in the outdoor unit of a split system If your indoor unit is a gas or oil furnace refer to your furnace User s Manual for filter location and procedures for replacement or cleaning If your system includes an indoor fan coil unit the filter may be located in the unit where it connects with the return air duct or plenum See Fig 5 Remove the filter cover plate by sliding latches toward cen ter of plate Lift filter to clear lower flange Filter is spring loaded and will pop out Reinstall filter being certain to secure fil ter behind lower flange When reinstalling cover plate secure plate behind upper flange then slide tabs outward The indoor fan coil unit may be located in the attic In this instance the filter may be located behind the return air grille Access the filter by removing the return air grille INDOOR COIL If the split system coil has only been operated with a clean filter in place it should require minimal cleaning If coil cleaning is required call your dealer for service It may be necessary to clean the coil with a detergent solu tion and rinse it with water This could require the removal of the coil DO NOT attempt this yourself OUTDOOR COIL If grass clippings leaves shrubb
17. water drains out of the unit If you notice that water or ice collects beneath the unit arrange for it to be drained away from the unit Heat pumps installed in snowbelt areas should be elevated with support feet or a snow stand BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL CHECK FOR THESE EASILY SOLVED PROBLEMS e Check the indoor and outdoor disconnect switches Verify that circuit breakers are ON or that fuses have not blown e Check for sufficient airflow Check the air filter s for any accumulations of dirt Check for blocked return air or supply air registers Be sure registers are open and unobstructed e Check the settings on your indoor thermostat If you desire cooling see that the temperature control selector is set below room temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to COOL or AUTO If you require warmth be sure the temperature control selector is set above room temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to HEAT or AUTO The FAN control should be set to ON for continuous blower operation or AUTO if you wish blower to function only while the unit is operating If your comfort system still fails to operate contact your servicing dealer for troubleshooting and repairs Specify your apparent problem and state the model and serial numbers of your equipment You should have them recorded on the last page of this booklet With this informa tion your dealer may be able to offer helpful suggestion
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