EdgeStar AP550Z User Manual

Troubleshooting and reconnecting wires to the “compressor capacitor” on the

AP550Z

Tools required:

Phillips screwdriver

The problem:

If the AP550Z was recently shipped or roughly moved, it may have one of two problems:

• The fan to the interior of the room turns on, but the air blown out of it is room
temperature. Or,

• The unit blows the circuit breaker it is run on

Warnings:

• Make sure the unit is disconnected from the power supply prior to working
on it

• Do not attempt this repair if you do not feel comfortable with any procedures

• If you require any assistance, please call EdgeStar Service at 866-319-5473

The repair:

1. Make sure the unit is unplugged

2. Face the rear of the unit

3. Remove the filter frame:

Pull up on the
filter frame, then
pull down and
away from the un
to remove

it

it

4. Once the filter frame has been removed, remove the lower portion of the

g

back of the unit:

Remove
these four
screws

Once the screws
have been removed,
this portion comes
ri

ht off

5. Now remove the left side of the unit (left, assuming you are facing the rear
of the unit)

Step A.
Remove these two screws from
the rear of the unit