Bryant Quantum Plus CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER User's Manual
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1. WY IN a 21 e i ANN N must be left with the equipment user WELCOMETO EFFICIENT HOME COOLING COMFORT Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound investment in home cooling comfort Your new air conditioning unit represents the culmination of many years of experience from one of the most reputa ble manufacturers of comfort systems Your new unit is among the most reliable and energy efficient air conditioning products available today To assure its dependability spend just a few minutes with this booklet now Learn about the operation of your air conditioner and the small amount of maintenance it takes to keep it operating at its peak efficiency With minimal care your new air condi tioner will provide you and your family with cool comfort both now and for years to come A WARNING Improper installation adjust ment alteration service main tenance or use can cause explosion 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 agency must use factory authorized kits or accessories when modi fying this product 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 oper2. THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE AND OVERRIDES PROGRAMMED TEMPERATURE CHANGES UNTIL RESET Fig 3 Bryant Programmable Thermostat 3 MAIN Y Fig 4 Main Electrical Disconnect temperature Typical settings are 78 F for cooling and 68 F for heating The FAN control offers 2 options for con trolling the blower AUTO and ON When set to AUTO the blower will run only while the thermostat operates the cooling or heating section When the FAN control is set to ON the blower will run continu ously regardless of whether the cooling or heating section is operating Typically the SYSTEM or MODE control on your thermostat offers the following selections COOL OFF and HEAT Your thermostat may also have a fourth selec tion AUTO Neither the cooling or heat ing section will operate when the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to OFF With the SYSTEM or MODE control set to COOL the cooling section of your comfort system will operate when the indoor temperature rises above the level that you wish to maintain With the SYS TEM or MODE control set to HEAT the heating section will operate automatically when the indoor temperature falls below the level that you have selected The AUTO selection found on some thermostats provides for automatic changeover between cooling and heating cycles With the SYSTEM or MODE control set to AUTO the cooling section will operate when the indoor temperature rises above the t
3. air registers Be sure registers are open and unobstructed e Check the settings on your indoor ther mostat 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 temper ature control selector is set above room temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to HEAT or AUTO The FAN switch 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 equip ment You should have them recorded on the last page of this booklet With this information your dealer may be able to offer helpful suggestions over the phone or save valuable time through knowledge able 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 aproperly trained service technician The inspection preferably each year but at least every other 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 e Inspection and if require
4. lower flange Filter is spring loaded and will pop out Reinstall filter being certain to secure filter 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 Inthis application the filter could be located behind the return air grille Access the filter by removing 2 screws from return air grille ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER If your system contains an Electronic Air Cleaner consult the User s Manual for specific care of that product INDOOR COIL If the indoor 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 solution and rinse it with water This could require the removal of the coil You should not attempt this yourself OUTDOOR COIL If grass clippings leaves shrubbery 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 attach ment 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 deal er for service The outd
5. unrestricted airflow Do not cover the unit lean anything against it or stand on it Do not allow grass clippings leaves or other debris to accumulate around or on top of the unit Maintain a 12 in mini mum clearance between the outdoor unit and tall grass vines shrubs etc e Get To Know Your Thermostat Your multipurpose indoor thermostat is the control center for your air condition ing 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 cause damage to the unit Thermostat jiggling causes rapid cycling which is potentially damaging to the compressor Do not move the temperature selector on the thermostat for any reason for at least 5 minutes after the compressor has shut off 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 placement of registers etc These air pockets may be too cool or warm for your liking Continuous fan operation minimizes any temperature differences e Air Cleaners and Humidifiers Systems equipped with electronic or mechanical air cleaners and or humidifi ers offer the added benefits of having the air continuously cleaned year round and humidified during the winter season e Ventilation A system equipped with a heat or energy r
6. ILTER 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 case 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 dimensions Reusable permanent filters should be washed in a solution of cold water and mild detergent then rinsed and thoroughly dried THE FILTER MUST BE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE BEING REINSTALLED To avoid pro longed shutdown of your unit while a filter is drying you should have an extra filter on hand This would allow you to rotate between the 2 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 Fig 5 Removing Filter from Fan Coil Unit cover plate by sliding latches toward center of plate Lift filter to clear
7. ating your new air conditioner YOUR COMFORT SYSTEM Identifying Your System Take the time to get to know the type of system you have This will be helpful in understanding the basic operation of your new air conditioner 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 should familiarize yourself with the product model and serial numbers listed on each rating plate IMPORTANT FACTS To better protect your investment and to eliminate unnecessary service calls familiarize yourself with the following facts e Listen To Your Unit Your air conditioner has a scroll compressor Get to know the character istic start up and operational sounds e Keep Filter Clean Your air conditioning system should never be operated without a clean air filter properly installed Plan to inspect the filter periodically 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 furni ture 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
8. d 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 air condi tioning system to determine actual working condition Necessary repair and or adjustment 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 should you ever require information or service What does the GREEN SEAL on a product mean This product meets Green Seal criteria for manufacturing energy efficiency sound levels and packaging It contains no CFCs or HCFCs Green Seal develops environmental standards for consumer products through a public review process involving environmental orga nizations consumer groups manufacturers and government agencies Products are Green Seal certified only after rigorous testing and evaluation Only those products that meet Green Seal s tough standards are eligible
9. ecovery ventilator offers the advantage of exhausting stale air from the home and allowing fresh air in from the outdoors while minimizing heat loss 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 TTT fl CCC A ANY Fig 1 Typical Split System Installation LCD READOUT DISPLAYS CURRENT ROOM TEMPERATURE DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE UNIT MODE SETTING AND FAN MODE SETTING RESET FILTER FAN GJ GJ MODE A RESET FILTER BUTTON RESTARTS THE TIMER THAT CALCULATES THE NEXT AIR FILTER CHANGE OR CLEANING MODE BUTTON SELECTS BETWEEN OFF HEAT COOL AND AUTO OPERATION FAN BUTTON CHOOSES BETWEEN ON OR AUTO FAN OPERATION UP AND DOWN BUTTONS INCREASE N OR DECREASE THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE T SETTINGS Fig 2 Bryant Non Programmable Thermostat e Check Condensate Drain Your air conditioner 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 occasionally to be sure the drain system is not clogged Of course don t expect to see much drainage if you live in a very dry environment When Not To Use Your Unit Do not operate your unit when outdoor
10. hermostat cooling temperature setting or the heating section will operate when the indoor temperature drops below the thermostat setting for the heating cycle Your thermostat may be PROGRAM MABLE or NON PROGRAMMABLE A NON PROGRAMMABLE thermo stat does not allow the temperature set tings to be varied throughout the day or week without physically changing the settings A PROGRAMMABLE thermo stat 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 have 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 the programming can result in energy sav ings on your home s heating and cooling COOLING CYCLE When operating in the cooling cycle your air conditioner will run until the indoor temperature is lowered to the level you have selected On extremely hot days your air conditioner 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 and force your cooling unit to work longer to keep your home comfortable Entrance doors are frequently opened and c
11. losed 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 comfort system will operate until room tempera ture 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 and nights than on moderate ones Refer to your furnace User s Manual for specific information on heating operation PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With the proper maintenance and care your air conditioning 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 important safety precautions e DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR CONDITIONER BEFORE REMOVING ACCESS PAN ELS OR PERFORMING ANY MAIN 4 TENANCE Disconnect power to both the indoor and outdoor units NOTE THERE MAY BE MORE THAN 1 ELECTRI CAL DISCONNECT SWITCH e ALTHOUGH SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE SHARP EDGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR UNIT BE EXTREMELY CARE FUL WHEN HANDLING PARTS OR REACHING INTO THE UNIT CHECK THE AIR F
12. oor fan motor may have to be disconnected and the top panel removed to gain access to the coil for thor ough cleaning Do not attempt this yourself OUTDOOR COIL SEA COAST If your unit is located near the ocean spe cial maintenance is required Ocean mist breeze carries salt which is corrosive to most metals Although your new unit is made of galvanized metal and is protected by top grade paint you should take the precaution of additional maintenance which consists of periodically washing the unit By washing all exposed surfaces and coil approximately every 3 months you will be adding additional life to your unit Consult your installing contractor for proper intervals procedures for your geographic area or service contract UNIT SUPPORT Your split system outdoor unit should be maintained in 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 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 BEFOREYOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL CHECK FOR THESE EASILY SOLVED PROBLEMS e Check the indoor and outdoor dis connect 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
13. temperatures are below 55 F OPERATINGYOUR AIR CONDITIONER The operation of your air conditioning system is controlled by the indoor thermostat You simply adjust the thermostat and it maintains the indoor temperature at the level you select Most thermostats have 3 controls a tempera ture control selector a FAN control and a SYSTEM or MODE control The temperature control selector is a button lever or set of buttons that allows you to establish the degree of temperature that you wish to maintain for your personal comfort Some ther mostats possess 2 temperature control selectors 1 for setting the temperature desired during the cooling cycle and 1 for setting the heating operation MODE BUTTON SELECTS BETWEEN OFF HEAT COOL AND AUTO OPERATION PROGRAM BUTTONS FOR PROGRAMMING HEATING COOLING LCD READOUT DISPLAYS CURRENT ROOM TEMPERATURE DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE OR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE UNIT MODE SETTING FAN MODE SETTING AND TIME OF DAY CYCLES COPY PREVIOUS DAY PROGRAM CHANGE DAY END PROGRAM FAN SET TIM UP AND DOWN BUTTONS INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS A Ww SET TIME BUTTON RESET FILTER BUTTON RESTARTS THE TIMER THAT CALCULATES THE NEXT AIR FILTER CHANGE OR CLEANING FAN BUTTON CHOOSES BETWEEN ON OR AUTO FAN OPERATION HOLD BUTTON MAINTAINS
14. to bear the Green Seal Green Seal is a tax exempt nonprofit educational organization Its staff and board members follow a detailed Code of Conduct that prohibits financial conflicts of interest Its process for setting standards includes public review and their primary testing contractor is Underwriters Laboratories a nonprofit organization that has been a trusted name in America for over 100 years INSTALLATION DATA Date Installed Dealer Name Address City State Zip Telephone SPLIT SYSTEM OUTDOOR UNIT Product No Model No Serial No INDOOR UNIT OR COIL Product No Model No Serial No 1997 Bryant Heating amp Cooling Systems 7310 W Morris St Indpls IN 46231 MODULAR INDOOR UNIT if Applicable Blower Product No Model No Serial No Coil Product No Model No Serial No Heater Product No Model No Serial No ACCESSORIES Product No Product No Product No Product No Product No Heating amp Cooling Systems 8 Cancels OM01 14 Printed in U S A Catalog No 5355 001 OMO01 17 7 97
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