American Standard CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER manual

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    © 2004 American Standard Inc. All Rights Reserved OWNER’S MANUAL CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER Contents How It Works ....................................... 1 Maintenance ....................................... 2 Peak Performance .............................. 3 Problem Solver ................................... 4 Warranty/Service Information ........[...]

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    2 T o prev ent injury , death, or property damage, read and follo w all instructions and war nings, including labels shipped with or attached to unit before operating your ne w air conditioning system. Pr oper maintenance for maximum ef ficiency A central air conditioner is not a house- hold appliance. It’s a self-contained system that requires p[...]

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    3 Setting the temperature Place the system switch on COOL, and the fan switch on AUTO. Then set the temperature by using the indicator on the thermostat* control. Now your system will cool your house whenever the indoor temperature climbs above the thermostat setting. It will shut off when the desired room temperature is reached. In winter, it work[...]

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    4 The Problem Solver Before you call for ser vice, check the following: Problem Possible cause Remedy Insufficient heating a. dirty filters a. clean or replace or cooling b. air not circulating freely b. check supply registers and return grills for blockage c. blocked outdoor coil c. clear away leaves or other debris Failure to operate a. power off[...]

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    5 Insulation 1. Make sure your home is properly insulated. This is the single most important step in conserving energy. Thermal insulation should be specified in terms of thermal resistance (R-values). R-30 (10") is recommended for ceilings, R-1 1 (3-1/2) for exterior walls and floors over unheated areas. In colder climates, consider additiona[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY AMERICAN ST ANDARD CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER ALLEGIANCE 4A7A2, 4A7A4, 4A7A6, 2A7A1, 2A7A2, 2A7A4, 2A7A5 & 2A7A8 Models Less Than 20 Tons for Residential Use* (Parts Only) This limited warranty is extended by American-Standard Inc., to the original purchaser and to any succeeding owner of the real property to which the American St[...]