Bryant 664A User Manual

user’s information manual
Cancels:OM02-55 OM02-64
664A
Sizes024-060
1/03
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
This manual should be left with the equipment owner.
WARNING:Before performing recommended main­tenance, be sure main power switch to unit is turned off. Electrical shock could cause personal injury.
Model 664A PackagedHeatPump
WELCOME TO EFFICIENT YEAR-ROUND COMFORT
Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound invest­ment in home comfort!Your new heat pump represents both the latest in engineering development and the culmination of many years of experience from one of the most reputable manufacturers of comfort systems. Your new unit is among the most reliable home comfort products available today. To assure its dependability, 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.
Withminimal care, yourheat pump willprovide you and your family with dependable home comfort — both now and for years to come.
IMPORTANT FACTS
To better protect your investment and to eliminate unneces­sary service calls, familiarize yourself with thefollowing facts:
WARNING:
ation, service, maintenance, or use can cause explo­sion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditionswhich may cause personal injury or propertydamage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information con­sult a qualified installer, service agency, distributor, or branch office.The qualified installeror agency must use only factory authorized kits or accessories when modi­fying this product.
• Your heat pump 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.
• Supply-air and return-air registers should not be blocked. Drapes, furniture, and toys are some of the items commonly found obstructing grilles.Restricted airflow lessens the unit’s efficiency and life span.
• Outdoor units must have unrestricted airflow. Do notcover 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-inch minimum clearance between the outdoor unitand tallgrass,vines, shrubs, et cetera.
• 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 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.
• 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 building, placement of registers, et cetera. These air pockets may be too cool or warm for your liking. Continuous fan operation minimizes any temperature differences.Also, systems equipped with electronic air clean­ers and/or humidifiers offer the added benefits of having the air continuously cleaned year-round, and humidified during the winter season.
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• Your heat pump will remove humidityfrom your homedur­ing the cooling season. After a few minutes of operation, you should be ableto see watertrickle from the condensate drain. Check this occasionally to be sure the drain system is not clogged. Of course, do not expect to see much drainage if you live in a very dry climate.
OPERATING YOUR HEAT PUMP
The operation of your heat pump system is controlled by the indoor thermostat. You simply adjust the thermostat and it maintains the indoor temperature at the levelyou select. Most thermostats for heatpump systems include temperature con­trol selector, FAN switch, and SYSTEM switch. EMER­GENCY HEAT control is usually provided with the SYSTEM switch.
Thetemperaturecontrolselectorisadialor button(s) thatal-
lows you to establish the temperature that you wish to main­tain for yourpersonal comfort. Somethermostats possess two temperature control selectors: one for setting the tempera­ture desired during the cooling cycle, and one to set the heat­ing operation temperature. Typical settings are 78 degrees Fahrenheit for cooling and 68 degrees for heating.
The FAN switch offers two options for controlling the blower: AUTO and ON. When set to AUTO, the blower will run dur­ing the time theheat pump is operating.When the FAN switch is set at the ON position, the blower will run continuously.
Typically, the SYSTEM switch on your thermostat offers the following selections: COOL, OFF, and HEAT. Your thermo­stat may alsohave a another selection,AUTO. Theheat pump will not operate when the SYSTEM switch is set at the OFF position. With the SYSTEM switch set at COOL, your heat pump will operate in its cooling mode when the indoor tem­perature rises abovethe level that you wish to maintain.With the SYSTEM switch setat the HEAT position, yourheat pump will provide warmth whenever the indoor temperature falls below the level that you have selected.
The AUTO selection found on some thermostats provides for automatic changeover between coolingand heatingcycles. With the SYSTEM switch set in the AUTO position, the cooling mode is activated when the indoor temperature rises above the thermostat cooling temperature setting, or the heating mode will be 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 mayinclude a supplementary heating source. The EMERGENCY HEAT switch provides for convenient se­lection between two heating modes. Your heat pump will op­erate when the switch is set at NORMAL. With the switch set at the EMERGENCY HEAT position, the heat pump will turn off and the supplementary heat source willbe activated.
COOLING CYCLE
When operating in the coolingcycle, your heat pump willrun until the indoor temperature is lowered to the level you have selected. On extremely hot days, your heat pump will run for longer periods at a time and have shorter ‘‘off’’ periods than on moderate days.
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The following are typical conditions that addextra heat and/or humidity to your home. Your heat pump will work longer to keep your home comfortable under these conditions:
• Entrance doors are frequently opened and closed
• Laundry appliances are being operated
• A shower is running
• More than the usual number of people are present in the home
• More than the normal number of electric lights are in use
• Drapes are open on the sunny side of the home
HEATING CYCLE
With the SYSTEM switch of your indoor thermostat set to the HEAT position, the heat pump will operate in its heating mode until room temperature is raised to the level you have selected. Of course, the heating unit will have to operate for longer periods to maintaina comfortableenvironment on colder days and nights than on moderate ones.
Defrost Cycle — When your heat pump is providing heat to your home and the outdoor temperature drops below 45 de­grees Fahrenheit, moisture may begin to freeze on the sur­face of the outdoor 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 energy­efficient operation, your heat pump has an automatic defrost cycle.
The defrost cycle starts at a preset time interval of 30 min­utes. 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.
Do not be alarmed ifsteam or fog appears atthe outdoor unit during the defrost cycle. Water vapor from the melting ice may condense into a mist in the cold outside air.
Emergency Heat — TheEMERGENCY HEAT setting on your thermostat refers to anysupplementary heating appliance that may be included in your home comfort system. Operation of the EMERGENCY HEAT source may be required if heating demands exceed the capacity of the heat pump, or if the heat pump malfunctions.
The word Emergency will display onyourthermostat if the mode button is selected for theEMERGENCYHEAT mode
setting. This indicates thatthe heat pump is offand thesupple­mental heating appliance is selected for operation.
The word AUXHEATwill be displayed undernormaloperation
when the second stage of heat is operating.
• Do not operate your unit in the heating mode when outdoor temperatures are above 66°F unless you set your thermostat to emergency heat mode.
During the heating season, switch to EMERGENCY HEATif the electricity to your outdoor unit is off for more than 30 minutes for anyreason (i.e.,power outage). Leave theswitch in the EMERGENCY HEAT position for an amount of time equal to that during which the power was off. It is not nec­essary to exceed 12 hours. If you cannot determine how long the power has been off, leave the switch in the EMER­GENCY HEAT position for 8 hours.
PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
With the proper maintenance and care, your heat pump will operate economically anddependably. Maintenance can be ac­complished easily by referringto the following directions.How­ever, before performing maintenance, consider these impor­tant safety precautions:
• DISCONNECTALL ELECTRICAL POWERTO THEHEAT PUMP BEFORE REMOVING ACCESS PANELS TO PER­FORM SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE.NOTE: THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH.
• ALTHOUGH SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE SHARP EDGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR UNIT, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN HAN­DLING PARTS OR REACHING INTO THE UNIT.
CHECK THE AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter will cause excessive strain on the compres­sor and blowermotor.This can cause thecomponents to over­heat and automatically shut down. In the extreme, the com­ponents will fail and need to be replaced. To avoid inefficient or failed operationof your unit, CHECK THE FILTER(S)EV­ERY3 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.
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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 prolonged 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 two with minimal downtime for your comfort system. Ex­tra filters may be purchased from your dealer.
• The filter(s) and filter rack for a packaged system are sup­plied and installed by the contractor or dealer. Typically, the filter(s) and rackare located in the return-air duct in the unit or behind the return-air grille(s). Have your dealer show you the location of your filter(s) and the procedures for removal and replacement.
If you have any questions about the removal and/or cleaning of your filter(s), contact your dealer for assistance.
If grass clippings,leaves, shrubbery, and debris are kept away from the unit, minimal care should be sufficient to keep the system functioning properly. However, if the outdoor coil be­comes dirty, use a brush or vacuum cleaner and soft brush attachment to clean the exteriorsurface. If dirt is deepin the coil, contact your dealer for service. 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.
UNIT SUPPORT
Your packaged unit should be maintained at a level position. If its supportshould shift or settle so that theunit is nolonger level, you should correct the condition. Relevel it promptly to assure condensate drainage out of the unit. If you notice that water or ice collects beneaththe unit,arrange forit tobe drained away from the unit.
BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL
BEFOREYOUCALLFORSERVICE,CHECKFORTHESE EASILYSOLVEDPROBLEMS:
• Check the disconnect switches. Verify that circuit break­ers are ON or that fuses have not blown.
• Check for sufficient airflow. Check the air filter(s) for any accumulations of dirt.Check for blockedreturn-air or supply­air grilles. Be sure grilles are open and unobstructed.
• 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 switch is on the COOL orAUTO position. If you require warmth, be sure the temperature control selector is set above room temperature and the SYSTEM switchis at HEAT orAUTO. The FANswitch should be setat ON forcontinuous blower operationor AUTO if you wish the blower to function only while the unit is operating.
If your comfort system still fails to operate, contact your ser­vicing dealer fortroubleshooting and repairs.Specify your ap­parent problem, and state the model and serial numbers of your equipment. (You should have them recorded at right.) With this information, your dealer may be able to offer help­ful suggestions overthe phone, orsave valuable time through knowledgeable preparation for the service call.
REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE
In addition tothe routine maintenance that you perform, your home comfort systemshould be inspectedregularly by a prop­erly trained service technician. The inspection (preferably each year, but at least every other year) should include the following:
• Routine inspection of air filter(s). Replacement or cleaning as required.
• Inspection and cleaning of the blower wheel, housing, and motor. Service should include proper lubrication of these components.
• Inspection and, if required, cleaning of indoor and outdoor coils.
• Inspection of the indoor coil drain pan, plus the drain line. Service should include cleaning if required.
• A check of all electrical wiring and connections.
• A check for secure physical connections of individual com­ponents within units.
• Operational check of the heat pump 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.
WARRANTIES
Awarranty is locatedat the backof this book.Be sure to read the warranty carefully todetermine the coverage foryour unit.
FOR THE RECORD
Record the model, product, and serial numbers of your new equipment in the spaces provided below. This information, along with the other ready-reference facts requested below, will be necessary should you ever require information or service.
Installation Data
Date Installed Dealer Name Address City State Zip Telephone
Packaged System
Outdoor Unit: Product No.
Model No. Serial No. Heater, if applicable: Part No. Kilowatt Rating
Copyright2003 Bryant Air Conditioning Company CATALOGNO.5366-403
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