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USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL
MODEL 698A
TWO-SPEED PLUS
HEAT PUMP
NOTE TO
INSTALLER:
This manual
must be
left with the
equipment user.
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WELCOME TO
EFFICIENT YEARROUND COMFOR T
Congratulations on your excellent choice
and sound inv estment in year-round
home comfort!
Your new heat pump represents the
culmination of many years of experience
from 1 of the most reputable manufacturers of comfort systems.
Y our ne w unit is among the most reliable
and energy-efficient heat pump 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 peak efficiency.
With minimal care, your ne w heat pump
will provide you and your family with
year-round home comfort—both no w
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 D ANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety-alert
symbol. DANGER identifies the most
serious hazards which
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING signifies hazards which
could result in personal injury or
death. CAUTION is used to identify
unsafe practices which
minor personal injury or product and
property damage.
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance or use can cause
explosion, fire, electrical shock,
or other conditions which may
cause personal injury or property damage. Consult a qualified 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 modifying this product.
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will result in
would result in
Fig. 1—Typical Split-System Installation
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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.
YOUR COMFORT
SYSTEM
Identifying Y our System
Take the time to get to know the type of
system you have. This will be useful in
understanding the basic operation of your
new heat pump.
The type of heat pump you have purchased 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,
as shown in Fig. 1.
Each unit has a rating plate affixed to it.
A rating plate provides necessary information for specific identification of a
unit. Y ou 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
T o better protect your investment and to
eliminate unnecessary service calls, familiarize yourself with the following facts:
Keep Filter Clean
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Your heat pump system should ne v er be
operated without a clean air filter properly
installed. Plan to inspect the filter once per
month. A clogged air fi lter will increase
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operating costs and shorten the life of the
unit.
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 air flow lessens the unit’s efficiency and
shortens its life span.
Do Not Cover or Block
•
Outdoor Unit
The outdoor unit must have unrestricted
airflow. Do not cover the unit, lean an ything against it, or stand on it. Do not
allow grass clippings, leav es, 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 T o Know Your Thermostat
•
Your multipurpose indoor thermostat is
the control center for your heat pump
system. You should familiarize yourself
with its proper operation. (See Fig. 2
and 3.) Attempting to control the system
by other means—for instance, switching the electrical supply power on and
off—may damage the unit.
During the heating season, never increase
the indoor thermostat setting more than
1- or 2-degree increments. If larger
adjustments are made, the supplementary
heating source will be turned on automatically . Needless use of the supplementary
heat reduces potential energy savings.
Continuous Fan
•
Y ou may fi nd 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 pock ets may be
too cool or warm for your liking. Continuous fan operation minimizes any temper ature differences.
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CURRENT ROOM TEMPERATURE,
DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE,
RESET FILTER BUTTON
RESTARTS THE TIMER
THAT CALCULATES
THE NEXT AIR FILTER
CHANGE OR CLEANING
LCD READOUT DISPLAYS
UNIT MODE SETTING,
AND FAN MODE SETTING
Thermostat
RESET/FILTER
FAN
MODE
MODE BUTTON SELECTS
BETWEEN OFF, HEAT,
COOL, AUTO, AND EMERGENCY
HEAT OPERATION
FAN BUTTON CHOOSES
BETWEEN ON OR AUTO
FAN OPERATION
UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS INCREASE
OR DECREASE THE
DESIRED TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
Fig. 2—Bryant Non-Programmable Two-Speed Thermostat
Air Cleaners and Humidifiers
•
Systems equipped with electronic or
mechanical air cleaners and/or humidifiers offer the added benefits of ha ving the
air continuously cleaned year-round, and
humidified during the winter season.
Ventilation
•
A system equipped with a heat or
energy recovery v entilator offers the
advantage of exhausting stale air from the
home and allowing fresh air in from the
outdoors while minimizing heat loss.
MODE BUTTON SELECTS
BETWEEN OFF, HEAT, COOL,
AUTO, AND EMERGENCY
HEAT OPERATION
PROGRAM BUTTONS
FOR PROGRAMMING
HEATING/COOLING
CYCLES
Zoning
•
Y our system may also be equipped with a
zoning system which allows indi vidual
control over the temperatures of separate
areas of your home.
Check Condensate Drain
•
Your heat pump will remov e humidity
from your home during the cooling season. After a fe w 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. Do not expect
to see much drainage if you live in a v ery
dry environment.
LCD READOUT DISPLAYS
CURRENT ROOM TEMPERATURE,
DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE
OR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE,
UNIT MODE SETTING,
FAN MODE SETTING,
AND TIME OF DAY
Programmable
Thermostat
MODE
PROGRAM
COPY PREVIOUS DAY
CHANGE DAY
SET TIME/TEMP
FAN
END
HOLDRESET FILTER
Heated Air Temperatur e
•
During the heating cycle, air from your
registers may seem cooler than you might
first expect because the air is being
delivered at a higher v elocity and a more
constant flow than air supplied by a conventional furnace. Also, your heat pump
supplies air at 90 to 105°F instead of in
sudden bursts of hot air as with a conventional furnace. The air may feel cool
because it is slightly less than your body
temperature. Howe ve r, it is sufficiently
warm to keep you comfortable.
UP AND DOWN
BUTTONS INCREASE
OR DECREASE THE
DESIRED TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
RESET FILTER BUTTON
RESTARTS THE TIMER
THAT CALCULATES
THE NEXT AIR FILTER
CHANGE OR CLEANING
Fig. 3—Bryant Programmable Two-Speed Thermostat
SET TIME
BUTTON
FAN BUTTON CHOOSES
BETWEEN ON OR AUTO
FAN OPERATION
HOLD BUTTON MAINTAINS
THE CURRENT TEMPERATURE
AND OVERRIDES PROGRAMMED
TEMPERATURE CHANGES
UNTIL RESET
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Don’t W orry About Ice
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On Y our Unit
Ice or frost will tend to form on the outdoor coil during 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.
OPERA TING Y OUR
HEAT PUMP
The operation of your heat pump system
is controlled by the indoor thermostat.
You simply adjust the thermostat to
maintain the indoor temperature at the
level you select. Most thermostats for
heat pump systems have three controls: a
temperature control selector, a FAN
control, and a SYSTEM of MODE
control. Thermostats may vary from
those shown in Fig. 2 and 3. These
thermostats have an ENERGY
SAVINGS indicator which lights up
when your 2-speed unit is operating at
maximum efficiency and a TROUBLE
indicator which lights up when the unit
requires professional service.
The temperature control selector is a
dial, lever, or set of buttons that allow
you to establish the degree of temperature that you wish to maintain for your
personal comfort. Some thermostats
possess two temperature control selectors: one for setting the temperature
desired during the cooling cycle, and
one to set the heating operation temperature.
The F AN control offers two options for
controlling the indoor blower: A UT O and
ON. When set to A UT O, the blower will
run only during the time the heat pump is
operating. When set to ON, the blo wer
will run continuously .
Typically , the SYSTEM or MODE
control on your thermostat offers the
following selections: COOL, OFF,
AUTO, HEAT, and EMERGENCY
HEAT. The heat pump will not operate
when the SYSTEM or MODE control is
set to OFF . W ith the SYSTEM or MODE
control set to COOL, your heat pump will
operate in its 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 the level that you have
selected.
The A UT O selection found on some thermostats provides automatic changeover
between cooling and heating cycles. With
the SYSTEM or MODE control set to
AUTO, 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.
Your thermostat may be PROGRAMMABLE or NON-PROGRAMMABLE.
A NON-PROGRAMMABLE thermostat (See Fig. 2.) does not allow the temperature settings to be varied throughout
the day or week without physically
changing the settings. A PROGRAMMABLE thermostat (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 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 savings on your
home’s heating and cooling.
If you wish to program your accessory
electronic indoor thermostat, please refer
to thermostat Installation Instructions.
Depending on your typical winter heating needs, your home comfort system
may include a supplementary heating
source. The EMERGENCY HEAT
(EHEA T) setting provides for con venient
selection between the two heating appliances. Y our heat pump will operate when
the SYSTEM or MODE control is set to
HEAT. With the SYSTEM or MODE
control set to EMERGENCY HEAT, the
heat pump will turn off and the supplementary heat source will be activated.
NOTE:
has several special features b uilt in to protect the unit.
• 5-MINUTE TIME DELAY—Unit will
delay operation upon initial start-up or
short-cycling of the indoor thermostat.
• 1-MINUTE TIME DELA Y—When
changing speeds from low to high, or high
to low , there is a 1 minute time delay. During the speed change delay, the outdoor
Your 2-speed heat pump system
fan will continue to run.
• 2-MINUTE LOW-SPEED MINIMUM
—If the unit has not operated within the
past 30 minutes, upon the next cooling
demand, it will operate for a minimum of
2 minutes on low speed.
COOLING CYCLE
With the SYSTEM or MODE control of
your indoor thermostat set to COOL,
your heat pump will run in cooling mode
until the indoor temperature is lowered to
the level you have selected.
Your 2-speed heat pump spends about
80% of its time operating in low-speed
cooling. This means that it will operate
for longer periods of time than a singlespeed heat pump even on moderate days.
This longer operational time in low speed
results in higher efficiency operation,
lower operating noise, and better humidity control than a single-speed heat pump
could achieve.
The following conditions typically add
extra heat and/or humidity to your home
and make your cooling unit work longer
to keep your home comfortable:
• 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 or MODE control of
your indoor thermostat set to HEAT,
your heat pump will operate in heating
mode until room temperature is raised to
the level you have selected. It may be
assisted by a supplemental heat source
if equipped. Of course, your heat pump
will have to operate for longer periods to
maintain a comfortable environment on
cooler days and nights than on moderate
ones.
Your 2-speed heat pump spends about
80% of its time operating in low-speed
heating. This means that it will operate
for longer periods of time than a singlespeed heat pump even on moderate
days. This longer operational time in
low speed results in higher efficiency
operation and lower operating noise
than a single-speed heat pump could
achieve.
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MAIN
ON
OFF
Fig. 4—Main Electrical
Disconnect
SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT
Y our 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.
Your Bryant electronic thermostat
will display the words ENERGY SAVINGS when the heat pump is providing
all the heat that is necessary . When additional heat is required, your thermostat
will turn on the supplemental heat
(if equipped) and will display the
AUX HT message.
DEFROST CYCLE
When your heat pump is providing heat
to your home and the outdoor temperature drops below 45°F, 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 . 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 or 50 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.
Fig. 5—Removing Filter from
Do not 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 outside air.
During certain weather conditions such
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 af fect the
proper function 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,
where it is necessary. Your Bryant
programmable electronic thermostat
has a service alarm indicator. In the
heating season, if the thermostat ever
displays the TROUBLE message,
switch your thermostat to EHEAT
mode and call your dealer. This
allows your supplemental heating
source to keep your home warm until
your heat pump can be serviced. Also,
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 system in
EHEAT mode for an amount of time
Fan Coil Unit
equal to the power outage. It is not
necessary to exceed 12 hrs. If you
cannot determine how long the po wer
has been off, leave the system in
EHEAT mode for 8 hrs.
PERFORMING ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE
With the proper maintenance and care,
your heat pump unit will operate
economically and dependably. Maintenance can be accomplished easily by
referring to the following directions.
However, before performing maintenance, consider these important safety
precautions.
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WARNING
Disconnect all electrical power to
the indoor air handler or furnace
before removing access panels to
perform any maintenance. Disconnect power to both the indoor
and outdoor units. NOTE: There
may be more than 1 electrical disconnect switch. Electrical shock
can cause personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
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.
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CHECK THE AIR FIL TER
A dirty air filter will cause excessi ve strain
on the compressor and blower motor , causing the components to overheat and automatically shut down. In the extreme, the
components will fail and need to be
replaced. To av oid inef ficient operation
or failure of your unit, CHECK THE
FILTER(S) EVER Y 3 T O 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
prolonged shutdown of your unit while
a filter is drying, you should have an e xtra
filter on hand, allowing you to rotate
between 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
Owner’s Manual for filter location and
procedures for replacement or cleaning.
If your system includes an indoor fan coil
unit, the filter is located in the unit where it
connects with the return-air duct or plenum.
(See Fig. 5.) Remove the filter access plate,
then pull out the rack and filter . The clean
filter must be reinstalled with the crosshatched (when used) side facing the blower .
With the clean filter in place, secure the
spring tensioner, slide the tray into the unit,
then secure the locks.
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 , which could
require removing of the coil. DO NOT
attempt this yourself.
OUTDOOR COIL
If grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery,
and debris are kept away from the
outdoor unit, minimal care should
keep the system functioning properly .
For proper drainage, debris must be
removed periodically from the base
pan. Howev er, if the outdoor coil becomes
dirty , use a vacuum cleaner with soft brush
attachment to clean the exterior surface.
V acuum 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 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.
OUTDOOR COIL—
SEA COAST
If your unit is located near the ocean,
special maintenance is required. Ocean
mist/breeze carries salt, which is corrosive 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 additional
maintenance, by periodically washing
the unit. By washing all exposed surfaces and coil you will be adding additional life to your unit. Consult your
installing contractor for proper intervals/procedures for your geographic
area or service contact.
UNIT SUPPORT
Y our split-system outdoor unit should be
maintained at a level position. If its support shifts or settles 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.
Heat pumps installed in snowbelt areas
should be elevated with support feet or a
snow stand.
BEFORE YOU REQUEST
A SER VICE CALL
CHECK FOR THESE EASILY
SOLVED PROBLEMS:
• Check the indoor and outdoor disconnect switches. Verify that circuit breakers
are on or that fuses have not blown.
• Check for sufficient airflo w. 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.
• 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 A UT O.
If you require heat, be sure the temperature control selector is set above room
temperature and the SYSTEM or MODE
control is set to HEAT or AUTO. The
F AN control should be set to ON for continuous blower operation or AUTO if you
wish blower to function only while the
unit is operating.
• Check note concerning special features
and time delays in “Operating Your Heat
Pump” section.
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 information, your dealer
may be able to offer helpful suggestions
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 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 as required.
• Inspection and, if required, cleaning of
indoor and outdoor coils.
• 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.
• 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 of fer 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 if you
ever require information or service.
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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:
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.
Model No.
Serial No.
Product No.
Product No.
Product No.
Product No.
Product No.
© 1998 Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, 7310 W. Morris St. Indpls., IN 46231 Printed in U.S.A. Catalog No. 5369-803 11-98
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