Carrier 52F User Manual

CARRIER

52F Series

OWNER'S GUIDE

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AIRCONDITIONER

Electronic Control

P/N 852-113 (01/04)
(309203501/03)

Carrier 52F Series Air Conditioner Five-year Limited Warranty

ONE-YEAR WARRANTY - CARRIER warrants to the user that this product 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, through its authorized independent servicing dealers or service stations, will either repair or replace a
defective product (as decided solely by CARRIER) free of charge to the user. For units installed within one mile
of a seawater 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 newer remanufactured part, at CARRIER'S sole option.

EXTENDED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ONLY - During the second
through 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 connecting tubing free of charge to the user, including a recharge of
refrigerant 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 allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 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 allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. All work provided for by 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 service stations are registered with CARRIER or through its distributor
organization. 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 installation or application. This is the responsibility 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 floods, winds, fires, lightning, accidents, corrosive environments, or other conditions

beyond the control of CARRIER.

7. Damage, after one year of installation, as a result of corrosion from installation or operation of the product

within one 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 VWrranty 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, checking the fuse or circuit breaker and ensuring its replacement or resetting, if

necessary, and rereading the instruction book to ensure all controls are set properly. By doing this you can save
money. 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]

Product Registration

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. On most
models, the serial plate is located on the outside of the cabinet. On some models,
remove the filter and look at the bottom edge of the air conditioner behind the

front grille for the model and serial numbers.

Model No.

Serial No.

Contents

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

Sound of Rushing Air

2 Warranty
3 Product Registration
3 Normal Sounds
4 Important Safety Instructions
4 Energy Saving Ideas
5 Using Air Conditioner
5-9 Air Conditioner Features
9 Care and Cleaning

10 Avoid Service Checklist

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.

refrigerant passing through evaporation during
normal operation.

Pinging or Swishing

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