Carrier 38HDR-40QAC, 38HDR Owner's Manual

Owner’s Information Manual

Central Air Conditioning System

NOTE TO EQUIPMENT OWNER:

For your convenience, please record the model and serial numbers of your new equipment in the spac provided. This information, along with the installation data and dealer contact information will be helpf should your system require maintenance or service.

OUTDOOR UNIT (Air Conditioner)

Model # _____________________________________

Serial # ______________________________________

INDOOR COIL (Furnace Coil or Fan Coil)

Model # _____________________________________

Serial # _____________________________________

ACCESSORIES (List type and model #)

_____________________________________________

NOTE TO INSTALLER:

This manual must be left with the equipment owner.

INSTALLATION INFORMATION:

Date Installed ________________________________

DEALERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION:

Company Name_______________________________

Address______________________________________

_____________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________

Technician Name _____________________________

_____________________________________________

WELCOME TO EFFICIENT YEAR--ROUND COMFORT

CONGRATULATIONS! You have made an excellent choice and sound investment in home cooling comfort! Carrier offers more than one hundred years of creating customized home comfort systems with the broadest selection of residential heating and cooling products available.

Your new Carrier air conditioning system is a product of that experience, and will provide you and your family with years of dependable, energy efficient cooling comfort.

This booklet provides information on how your system works as well as helpful hints on operation and maintenance so you can enjoy peak performance for years to come. For even greater peace of mind, your expert Carrier dealer can provide professional maintenance and service on an annual or as--needed basis to ensure that your system receives the very best care from the industry experts. Ask your dealer about scheduling annual maintenance visits or about the benefits of a service contract. In addition, your installing Carrier dealer can offer expert recommendations on all of the Carrier products, accessories and services available to enhance your comfort through personalized control of your system and improved indoor air quality.

A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY

Any time you see this symbol in manuals, instructions and on the unit, be aware of the potential for personal injury. There are three levels of precaution:

DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING signifies hazards that could result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.

PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death or property damage.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use cancause explosion, fire,electricalshock, 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 service agency must use factory--authorized kits or accessories when modifying this product.

WARNING

ABOUT YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Identifying Your System

Your new Carrier air conditioning system is what we call a ”split system.” It has an outdoor unit and an indoor unit connected to each other with copper tubing called refrigerant lines. Each of these units has a rating plate with the model and serial numbers you will need to reference when calling an authorized Carrier dealer about your system.

Take a few moments now to locate those numbers and record them in the spaces provide on the cover of this booklet.

USING YOUR NEW CARRIER SYSTEM

Your Carrier air conditioning system is controlled by a thermostat inside your home. Because there are so many thermostats available, please refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your thermostat or indoor unit for complete details on system operation. Or, read the next section for basic operating instructions.

SYSTEM OPERATION WITH BASIC THERMOSTAT

Most basic thermostats have three main controls:

S System or Mode Control: Typically offers the following

selections: Cool, Off, and Heat. Some thermostats also have Auto, which lets the system switch between heating and cooling as needed.

S Temperature Control: A button, lever, or set of buttons that

allows you to select the temperature inside your home.

S Fan Control: Typically offers two options: Auto and On.

”Auto” provides slightly higher energy efficiency by circulating air only during cooling (or heating) operation. ”On” provides better air circulation, better dehumidification and better air cleaning by running the system’s blower continuously.

COOLING YOUR HOME

For cooling operation, make sure the System or Mode control is set for Cooling. Then, adjust the Temperature control to your desired setting. Finally, use the Fan control to select Automatic (turns on and off as cooling is needed) or On (runs continuously).

PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in 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 air conditioner.

WARNING

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