Amana REMOTE CONDENSING UNIT User Manual

REMOTE CONDENSING UNIT  
User’s Information Manual  
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Thank you for investing in our quality Comfort System. The air conditioner you  
have purchased is part of a Split System and has both indoor and outdoor  
components. With proper installation and maintenance, it should provide you  
with years of dependable service.  
Take time to familiarize yourself with the information concerning unit features,  
operation, and maintenance contained within this manual.  
Check the serial plate for model identification. Record this information on the  
last page of this booklet.  
Please read this User’s Manual carefully, and follow the instructions given.  
Keep it in a safe place for future reference.  
Your warranty certificate is supplied with this unit. Read it carefully and note  
what is covered. Keep it and a copy of the bill received from your dealer in a  
safe place for future reference. This can serve as proof of the date of installa-  
tion.  
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is a trademark of Maytag Corporation and is used  
under license to Goodman Company, L.P. All rights reserved.  
Part No. 10659202 Rev. 6  
Printed in U.S.A.  
1997-2004 Goodman Company, L.P.  
March 2004  
Important System Information  
Here is the Model number, Manufacturing number, and Serial number of your unit.  
MODEL  
MFG  
PIC  
SERIAL#  
CRANKCASE HEATER YES NO  
Record installer information below:  
Installing Company: _____________________________  
Telephone Number: _____________________________  
Installation Date: _______________________________  
Space has been provided below to record the Model, Manufacturing, and Serial numbers of the indoor air handler,  
“A” coil, or accessory equipment installed with your unit. Recording this information here will assist you in the future  
should service be required. (Note: Some accessories will not have serial numbers.)  
MODEL _____________________________________  
MFG _______________________________________  
SERIAL# ____________________________________  
MODEL _____________________________________  
MFG _______________________________________  
SERIAL# ____________________________________  
NOTE: If safety labels are missing or illegible, contact the installing dealer  
for ordering information.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
FIRE AND/OR SEVERE  
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD.  
REFRIGERANT MUST BE  
REMOVED FROM BOTH THE  
LOW AND HIGH PRESSURE  
SIDES OF THE SYSTEM  
BEFORE HEAT IS APPLIED.  
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HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS  
Fan blades may start rotating  
automatically.  
Do not apply power to this appliance or  
compressor if the compressor terminal  
cover has been removed or is not firmly  
in place.  
WARNING  
R is k o f e le c tric s h o c k o r d e a th .  
D is c o n n e c t re m o te e le c tric p o w e r  
s u p p ly o r s u p p lie s b e fo re s e rv ic in g .  
AVERTISSEMENT  
T h is c o m p a rtm e n t m u s t b e c lo s e d  
e x c e p t w h e n s e rv ic in g .  
PIÈCES MOBILES DANGEREUSES  
Les ailes du ventilateur peuvent  
commencer à tourner automatiquement.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Danger de choc électrique ou  
de mort.  
N'applique pas le pouvoir á cet appareil  
ou compressor si la borne couvre a été  
enlevée ou n'est pas fermement dans  
Débrancher toute boite á fusibles  
avant l'entretien.  
Ce compartment doit rester ferme,  
sauf pour l'entretien.  
endroit.  
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Typical Thermostat Operation  
Your thermostat is the control center for your Split System. It is very important that the thermostat be located where it  
can best “sense” the average room temperature. It must not be located where it is exposed to hot or cold drafts or to  
hot or cold spots on the wall, such as those received from outside walls, walls with pipes inside, or from openings into  
the attic. Because of the wide variety of programmable thermostats available, we cannot describe how all of them  
work. However, a typical thermostat has two switches: a SYSTEM switch and a FAN switch.  
WARNING  
To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury, fire or death, the  
following instructions must be observed regarding unit location, air  
requirements and operating procedures.  
The SYSTEM switch can include settings of HEAT,  
OFF, COOL, AUTO:  
EMERGENCY  
HEAT – EMERGENCY HEAT is only used with heat  
pumps. Emergency heat means the com-  
pressor (i.e., the outdoor unit) is turned off,  
and your backup source (if present) will pro-  
vide heat when the temperatures in the  
room falls below the temperature selected.  
(No matter how warm the room becomes,  
cooling will not be provided.) The backup  
source is usually electricity, but it may be a  
gas or oil furnace. The EMERGENCY HEAT  
setting may be used if you suspect a prob-  
lem exists with the heat provided by the  
compressor, but your dealer is not able to  
service it immediately. With some comfort  
systems, the EMERGENCY HEAT setting  
may also be used to provide a quicker  
warm-up of the room. Once the warm-up is  
completed, you should usually return the  
system switch to the HEAT or AUTO setting.  
If you leave the system switch in the EMER-  
GENCY HEAT setting, it may increase your  
operating costs.  
HEAT – Your comfort system provides heat when  
the temperature in the room falls below the  
temperature selected. No matter how warm  
the room becomes, cooling will not be pro-  
vided.  
OFF – Your comfort system will not provide heating  
or cooling, no matter how cold or hot the  
room becomes.  
COOLYour comfort system provides cooling when  
the temperature in the room rises above the  
temperature selected. No matter how cold  
the room becomes, heat will not be pro-  
vided.  
AUTO– Your comfort system will provide heat when  
the temperature in the room falls below the  
temperature selected, and will provide cool-  
ing when the temperature in the room rises  
above the temperature selected. With most  
of these thermostats, you will have a tem-  
perature range in which neither heating or  
cooling is being provided. The AUTO set-  
ting will help your building avoid tempera-  
ture extremes, but it may increase your  
operating costs.  
NOTE: Keeping your windows closed whenever the  
thermostat SYSTEM switch is in the HEAT, COOL or  
AUTO setting will keep operating costs down.  
Room Temperature  
Cool/Heat  
Thermostat  
The Fan switch may include settings of AUTO and ON:  
Temperature  
Control Dials  
System  
Switch  
OFF  
Fan  
Switch  
AUTO None  
Action  
AUTO– The indoor fan is operating when heating or  
cooling is being provided. NOTE: With  
some comfort systems, the indoor fan may  
continue to run for a short time after the  
compressor shuts off. With most gas fur-  
naces, the indoor fan will start a short time  
after the burners are lit, and will keep run-  
ning for a short time after the burners shut  
off. When your comfort system is not heat-  
ing or cooling, the fan will not run.  
System only cools, fan  
cycles off and on.  
System only cools, fan  
runs all the time.  
System only heats, fan  
cycles off and on.  
System only heats, fan  
runs all the time.  
COOL  
COOL  
HEAT  
HEAT  
OFF  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
No heating or cooling,  
fan runs all the time.  
ON  
Cool/Heat  
Switch  
Fan Switch  
Typical Thermostat  
ON – The indoor fan runs continuously.  
Typical Thermostat Operation  
CAUTION  
IMPORTANT: Keep light bulbs and other heat sources  
away from the thermostat. Heat from these items may  
cause the thermostat to falsely register the temperature  
of the room as warm when in actuality it may be quite  
cold.  
Do not exceed the set point limits preset at the  
factory. As shipped from the factory, your comfort  
system is designed to provide cooling only when the  
outdoor temperature is 55°F or higher. Exceeding  
these limits may result in severe equipment  
damage.  
Residential room thermostats must be exposed to the  
air in the room in order to accurately control room  
temperature. It must not be covered. Thermostats used  
in commercial buildings however can be covered if  
approved thermostat guards are used. If you need a  
thermostat guard for your commercial building, contact  
your dealer or another qualified servicer.  
In some commercial applications or in a few homes, you  
may need cooling indoors even when the outdoor  
temperature is less than 55°F. If you do, discuss it with  
your dealer before operating your comfort system during  
cool weather.  
Some comfort systems will include a programmable  
thermostat. If your system does not include a program-  
mable thermostat, you may want to discuss it with your  
dealer. Programmable thermostats can automatically  
switch to a more economical temperature setting when  
your building is unoccupied or you are sleeping. Pro-  
grammable thermostats automatically switch to a more  
comfortable temperature setting at the time you have  
previously selected. A programmable thermostat can  
reduce operating costs without substantially reducing  
comfort.  
In most homes, these limits will not cause problems. To  
avoid potential problems, you may want to remind  
children not to play with the thermostat.  
CAUTION  
Over adjusting or “jiggling” the thermostat switch will  
cause the compressor on the outdoor unit to turn on  
then off, then quickly on again. Eventually this will  
cause a blown fuse, a tripped circuit breaker, and/or  
a damaged compressor. Do not move the  
For more information on your thermostat, consult the  
literature that shipped with your thermostat. If you have  
read it and still have questions, contact your dealer.  
temperature selector on the thermostat for at least  
five minutes after the compressor has shut off.  
General  
Electrical Power Supply  
Refrigerant  
Many outdoor units include a crankcase heater. This  
small heater warms the oil in the compressor for im-  
proved lubrication. Once the needed temperature has  
been reached, most of these heaters will shut off  
automatically.  
Your comfort system uses R-22 as a refrigerant. R-22  
has been used as a refrigerant for many years. It is  
classified as an HCFC (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons).  
Recent evidence suggests that HCFCs, when released  
into the atmosphere, play a role in the thinning of the  
earth’s ozone layer. Therefore, the EPA (Environmental  
Protection Agency, a branch of the U.S. Federal Gov-  
ernment) is beginning to implement new regulations  
regarding the purchase, handling, and use of HCFCs  
including R-22. Some of these regulations may increase  
the cost of installation and service work on air condition-  
ing and refrigeration equipment.  
These heaters work effectively, but not rapidly. If your  
outdoor unit has a crankcase heater and the power has  
been disconnected from your outdoor unit for more than  
two hours, you must connect electrical power to the  
outdoor unit for at least four hours before setting the  
thermostat so as to cause the unit to come on.  
Not all outdoor units have crankcase heaters. If you are  
not certain whether yours does or not, contact your  
dealer.  
When your comfort system is operating properly, the  
refrigerant is contained within airtight passages. No  
refrigerant escapes into the atmosphere during normal  
operation.  
If your outdoor air conditioning (not heat pump) unit  
does have a crankcase heater, you may wish to shut it  
off in the fall after cooling season is completely over. To  
do this, simply open the disconnect switch which is near  
the outdoor unit, or turn the proper circuit breaker at the  
electrical panel to the OFF position. This could save you  
a small amount of your winter electrical bills. If you  
choose to do this, remember - a four hour warm-up  
period with the electrical power connected is necessary  
before running the air conditioner again in the spring. If  
you forget this warm-up period, you run the risk of  
severe equipment damage.  
When repair or replacement of your comfort system  
becomes necessary, it is essential that you hire a  
qualified servicer to perform the work. A qualified  
servicer will have the tools and training necessary to  
ensure that EPA regulations are followed. U.S. residents  
who ignore or intentionally violate the EPA regulations  
are in violation of the law, and may be subject to fines or  
other penalties.  
Most of your questions can be answered by your local dealer. Check with your dealer first if you need further informa-  
tion regarding the operation, maintenance, or service of your unit. If you have other matters that cannot be resolved  
locally, or you need additional information regarding other heating and cooling products offered by us - please call:  
CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE  
AMANA TOLL FREE  
1-877-254-4729 (U.S. only)  
email us at: [email protected]  
fax us at: (731) 856-1821  
(Not a technical assistance line for dealers.)  
Outside the U.S., call 1-713-861-2500.  
(Not a technical assistance line for dealers.)  
Your telephone company will bill you for the call.  
Ask your participating dealer about our extended service plan. It adds to the strong  
warranty with additional parts and labor coverage.  
AsureSM is a service mark of Maytag Corporation and is used under  
license to Goodman Company, L.P. All rights reserved.  
Maintenance  
We strongly recommend a bi-annual maintenance checkup be performed before the heating and cooling seasons  
begin by a qualified servicer.  
Routine Maintenance  
REPLACE OR CLEAN FILTER  
CLEAN OUTSIDE COIL (QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY)  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never operate unit without a filter  
installed as dust and lint will build up on internal parts  
resulting in loss of efficiency, equipment damage and  
possible fire.  
WARNING  
To avoid personal injury or death due to electrical  
shock, disconnect the electrical power before  
cleaning the coil(s).  
An indoor air filter must be used with your comfort  
system. A properly maintained filter will keep the indoor  
coil of your comfort system clean. A dirty coil could  
cause poor operation and/or severe equipment damage.  
Air must be able to flow through the outdoor unit of your  
comfort system. Do not construct a fence near the unit  
or build a deck or patio over the unit without first dis-  
cussing your plans with your dealer or other qualified  
servicer. Restricted airflow could lead to poor operation  
and/or severe equipment damage.  
Your air filter or filters could be located in your furnace,  
in a blower unit, or in “filter grilles” in your ceiling or  
walls. The installer of your air conditioner or heat pump  
can tell you where your filter(s) are, and how to clean or  
replace them.  
Check your filter(s) at least once a month. When they  
are dirty, clean or replace them.  
Likewise, it is important to keep the outdoor coil clean.  
Dirt, leaves, or debris could also restrict the airflow. If  
cleaning of the outdoor coil becomes necessary, hire a  
qualified servicer. Inexperienced people could easily  
puncture the copper tubing in the coil. Even a small hole  
in the tubing could eventually cause a large loss of  
refrigerant. Loss of refrigerant can cause poor operation  
and/or severe equipment damage.  
You may want to ask your dealer about high efficiency  
filters. High efficiency filters are available in both elec-  
tronic and non-electronic types. These filters can do a  
better job of catching small airborne particles.  
Do not use a condensing unit cover to “protect” the  
outdoor unit during the winter, unless you first discuss it  
with your dealer. Any cover used must include “breath-  
able” fabric to avoid moisture buildup.  
COMPRESSOR  
The compressor motor is hermetically sealed and does  
not require additional oiling.  
MOTORS  
Indoor and outdoor fan motors are permanently lubri-  
cated and do not require addtional oiling.  
Before Calling Your Servicer  
There are several built-in safety features that may automatically shut off the unit under abnormal operating conditions.  
If your system does not operate normally, take time to perform the following checks before requesting service. A  
couple of simple checks may allow you to avoid a service call. If the following steps do not resolve the problem,  
contact a qualified servicer for further troubleshooting and/or repairs. Do not attempt troubleshooting beyond that  
which is outlined below.  
Check the thermostat to confirm that it is properly set.  
Wait 15 minutes. Some devices in the outdoor unit or in programmable thermostats will prevent compressor  
operation for awhile, and then reset automatically. Also, some power companies will install devices which shut  
off air conditioners for several minutes on hot days. If you wait several minutes, the unit may begin operation on  
its own.  
Check the electrical panel to see if any circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have failed. If they have, you may  
reset the circuit breaker(s) or replace the fuse(s) once without calling a servicer.  
CAUTION  
To avoid the risk of equipment damage or fire, install the same amperage or fuse as you are replacing. If the  
circuit breaker or fuse should open again within thirty days, contact a qualified servicer to correct the problem. If  
you repeatedly reset the breaker or replace the fuse without having the problem corrected, you run the risk of  
severe equipment damage.  
Check the disconnect switch near the indoor furnace or blower to confirm that it is closed.  
Check the outdoor unit to confirm that it has not been covered on the sides or the top. If it has been covered by  
a large object that you can easily remove, you may do so without calling a servicer. If it is covered with dirt or  
debris, call a qualified servicer to clean it.  
Check the indoor air inlets and outlets to confirm that they are not blocked by rugs, curtains, or other objects; or  
have not been accidentally closed. If air cannot get into a room, the room will not be comfortable.  
If airflow through all the air outlets seems low, check the filter. If it is dirty, clean or replace it.  
1997-2004 Goodman Company, L.P.  
March 2004  

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