Carrier 52F User Manual

CARRIER

52F Series

OWNER’S GUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AIR CONDITIONER

ROTARY CONTROL

P/N 852-102 (??/00)

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Carrier 52F Series Air Conditioner Five-year Limited Warranty

ONE-YEAR WARRANTY – CARRIER warrants to the user that this produc t will be free from defects of workmanship

under normal use and maintenance for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. CARRIER, thr ough its
authorized independent servicing dealers or serv ice stations, will either rep air or replace a defective pro duct (as decided
solely by CARRIER) free of charge to the user. For units installed within one mile of a sea water body, Carrier will repair
or replace any parts that have failed due to corrosion from salt water. CARRIER may replace any defective part with either
a new or remanufactured part, at CARRIER’s sole option.

EXTENDED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ONLY – During the second thro ugh
fifth years after date of original purchase. CARRIER further warrants to the user that the compressor, condenser,
evaporator, and connecting tubing will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and
maintenance. CARRIER will either repair or replace (as decided solely by CARRIER) any defective compressor,
condenser, evaporator, or connectin g tu bi ng fre e o f c har ge to the user, including a recharge of r efri gerant for the system if
necessary. However, THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE units that are installed within one mile of a
seawater body.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES – ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANDTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HERBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
PERIOD FOR WHICH THE APPLICABLE PRODUCT COMPONENT IS EXPRESSLY WARRANTED HERIN. Some
states or provinces do not allo w limi tat io ns on how long an implied warranty l as ts , s o the above limitation may not apply to
you. THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES MADE IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED,
ENLARGED OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER OR OTHER PERSON WHATSOEVER. CARRIER WILL
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states or provinces do not allo w the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. All work provided for b y this warranty shall be
performed during normal working hours. All replacement parts, whether new or remanufactured, assume as their
warranty period only the remaining time period for which the applicable component is expressly warranted herein.

*Authorized independent dealers or s ervice stations are registered with CARRIER or through its distributor organiz ation.
Please call toll free 1-800-894-6449 for the dealer or service station near you.

CARRIER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Damage due to failure to perform normal maintenance as outlined in the Owner’s Guide.

2. Instruction on methods of control and use of air conditioning unit after initial installation.

3. Damages or repairs needed as a consequence of faulty install ation or application. This is the responsib ility of the
installer.

4. Failure to start due to voltage conditions, blown fuses, open circuit breakers, or any other damages due to the
inadequacy or interruption of electrical services.

5. Damage or repairs needed as a consequence of any misapplication, abuse, unauthorized alteration, improper
servicing or operation.

6. Damage as a result of floo ds, winds, fires, lightning, acc idents, corrosive environments, or other conditions beyond
the control of CARRIER.

7. Damage, after one year of installation, as a resu lt of corrosi on from i nstallat ion or op eration of the pro duct within on e
mile of a seawater body.

8. Any parts not supplied or designated by CARRIER.

9. CARRIER products installed outside the continental U.S.A. and Canada.

10. Shipping damage or damage as a result of storing or transporting the unit.

This Warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to
province.

IF YOUR UNIT DOES NOT WORK, FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER:

1. Check the things you can do yourself. These include being sure the air conditioner is plugged in firmly in an
appropriate receptacle, check ing the fuse or circuit breaker and ensuring its replacement or rese tting, if necessary,
and rereading the instruction book to ensure al l controls are set prop erly. B y doing this you can sav e mone y. Many
unnecessary calls result in the servicer doing what the owner can do for himself.

2. CONTACT CARRIER IF A SATISFACTORY SOLUTION IS NOT REACHED

Carrier Corporation

National Service Center

Telephone: [phone]

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Product Registration

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. Remove the
filter and look at the bottom edge of the air conditioner behind the front grille for
the model and serial numbers. Reading these numbers may be easier by using a
flashlight or by removing the cabinet front as instructed under “Care
and Cleaning.”

Model No. ____________________________________________________________

Serial No. _____________________________________________________________

Contents

2 Warranty

3 Product Registration

3 Normal Sounds

4 Important Safety Instructions

4 Energy Saving Ideas

5 Using Air Conditioner

5-7 Air Conditioner Features

7 Care and Cleaning

8 Avoid Service Checklist

NOTE: This Owner’s Guide provides
specific operating instructions for your
model. Use the room air conditioner only
as instructed in this Owner’s Guide.
These instructions are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common sense
and caution must be practiced when
installing, operating, and maintaining
any appliance.

Normal Sounds

High Pitched Chatter

Today’s high efficient
compressors may have a
high pitched chatter during
the cooling cycle.

Vibration

Unit may vibrate and make
noise because of poor wall
or window construction or
incorrect installation.

Pinging or Swishing

Droplets of water hitting
condenser during normal
operation may cause
“pinging or swishing”
sounds.

Gurgle/Hiss

“Gurgling or hissing”
noise may be heard due to refrigerant
passing through evaporation during normal
operation.

Sound of Rushing Air

At the front of the unit,
you may hear the sound
of rushing air being moved
by the fan.

Thermostat Clicking
Sound

As cooling systems cycle on
and off, you may hear a
“clicking” sound.