Payne OG-PAYACR410-01 Homeowner's Information Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

THERMOSTAT

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service,
maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical

shock, or other conditions which may cause death,
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. Refer to the individual

instructions packaged with the kits or accessories when
installing.

Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective
clothing, and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for

brazing operations. Have fire extinguisher available. Read
these instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or

cautions included in literature and attached to the unit.
Consult local building codes and National Electrical Code

(NEC) for special requirements.
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 these signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These words are

used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies
the most serious hazards which will result in severe

personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards
which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION

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

NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will result in
enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury or death.
Before installing, modifying, or servicing system,

main electrical disconnect switch must be in the OFF
position. There may be more than 1 disconnect switch.

Lock out and tag switch with a suitable warning label.

Your air conditioner is controlled by the thermostat mounted
on your wall. The thermostat is a highly sensitive low volt-

age device and is available in several different configura-

tions from different manufacturers. The details listed below

are typical for most installations. Ask your dealer for more
specific information regarding the model of thermostat

installed.

Cooling Mode

Set the system selector switch to COOL. The air conditioner
will run until the actual room temperature is lowered to the
point you have selected.

Temperature Control

Set the temperature selector to your desired room tempera-
ture. The air conditioner will run any time the actual room

temperature rises above the point you have selected.

Fan Control

The fan selector switch allows you to run the fan continuous-
ly or cycle it automatically with the cooling system. Set the

selector switch to ON for continuous operation or to AUTO
for automatic cycling. For maximum comfort satisfaction,

continuous fan operation throughout the year is recom-
mended (selector switch set to ON).

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SYSTEM DOES

NOT WORK

Before Requesting a Service Call:

1. Check thermostat settings. Make sure to select a temper-
ature below the actual room temperature. Make sure the

system selector switch is in the COOL position.

2. Inspect your return air filter. Replace a dirty filter or
clean a reusable type filter.

3. Check circuit breakers and/or fuses. Reset breakers or re-
place fuses as necessary.

.

Inspect the coils and fins on the outdoor unit. Clean away
any obstructions (grass clippings, leaves, dirt, dust, or

lint). Check that branches, twigs, or other debris are not
obstructing the fan blade.

If your system still does not operate,
contact your servicing dealer.

Have the Model and Serial Numbers of the indoor and out-

door units available and be sure to describe the problem.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS

Your system should be regularly inspected by a qualified ser-
vice technician. Between visits, there are some routine

maintenance procedures you can do to help keep your sys-
tem operating at peak performance.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in

personal injury or death.
Turn OFF all electrical power to both the indoor and

outdoor units before performing any maintenance or
removing any panels or doors. There may be more

than one electrical disconnect switch

Air Filter

Inspect air filters at least monthly and replace or clean as re-
quired. Disposable type filters should be replaced. Reusable

type filters may be cleaned by soaking in mild detergent and
rinsing with cold water. Install filters with the arrows on the

side pointing in the direction of air flow.
Dirty air filters are the most common cause of inadequate

cooling performance, and of compressor failures.

Condensate Drain

The indoor coil condenses water from the air, and this water
must be disposed through an appropriate drain system. Dur-
ing the cooling season check at least monthly for free flow
of drainage and clean if necessary.

Outdoor Unit Coils

Grass clippings, leaves, dirt, dust, lint from clothes dryers,
and fall-off from trees can be drawn into coils by movement

of the air. Clogged outdoor coils will lower the efficiency of
your unit and could cause damage to the compressor. Clean

debris away from the outdoor coils.
Use a soft bristle brush with light pressure only. Do not dam-

age or bend coil fins. Damaged or bent fins may affect unit
operation.

Painted Surfaces

In geographical areas where the water has a high concentra-

tion of minerals (calcium, iron, sulfur, etc.) it is recom-
mended that lawn sprinklers not be allowed to spray on the

unit. Spraying this type of water on the unit may result in pre-
mature deterioration of the paint finish and metal compo-

nents.
Never use a weather cover over the outdoor unit unless it is

a ventilated type or made of breathable fabric that will allow
moisture to evaporate rapidly. A cover that holds moisture

in the unit will cause more rust build-up and damage than
normal exposure to weather.

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 (pre-

ferably twice each year, but at least once every 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 air conditioner system to
determine actual working condition. Necessary repair

and/or adjustment should be performed at this time.

Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service con-
tract that covers seasonal inspections. Ask for further details.

FOR THE RECORD

Record the model, product, and serial numbers of your new

equipment. This information, along with the other ready ref-
erence facts requested, will be necessary should you ever re-

quire information or service.

Copyright 2008 Payne Heating & Cooling • 7310 W. Morris St. • Indianapolis, IN 46231 Printed in U,S,A, Edition Date: 03/08

Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specification8 and design8 without notice and without obligations,

Catalog No: OG-PAYACR410-01

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