Bryant 597C - User Manual

NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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 thor-
oughly 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 the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER 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 would 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.
WARNING: 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. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death.
INTRODUCTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE: In some cases noise in the living area has been traced to
gas pulsations from improper installation of equipment.
1. Locate unit away from windows, patios, decks, etc. where
unit operation sounds may disturb customer.
2. Ensure that vapor- and liquid-tube diameters are appropriate
to capacity of unit.
3. Run refrigerant tubes as directly as possible by avoiding
unnecessary turns and bends.
4. Leave some slack between structure and unit to absorb
vibration.
5. When passing refrigerant tubes through the wall, seal
opening with RTV or other pliable silicon-based caulk. (See
Fig. 2.)
6. Avoid direct tubing contact with water pipes, duct work,
floor joists, wall studs, floors, and walls.
7. Do not suspend refrigerant tubing from joists and studs with
a rigid wire or strap that comes in direct contact with tubing.
(See Fig. 2.)
8. Ensure that tubing insulation is pliable and completely
surrounds vapor tube.
9. When necessary, use hanger straps which are 1 in. wide and
conform to shape of tubing insulation. (See Fig. 2.)
10. Isolate hanger straps from insulation by using metal sleeves
bent to conform to shape of insulation.
When outdoor unit is connected to factory-approved indoor unit,
outdoor unit contains system refrigerant charge for operation with
indoor unit of the same size when connected by 15 ft of
field-supplied or factory-accessory tubing. For proper unit opera-
tion, check refrigerant charge using charging information located
on control-box cover.
IMPORTANT: Maximum liquid-line size is 3/8-in. O.D. for all
residential applications including long line.
IMPORTANT: Always install a liquid-line filter drier on any
system using an existing field service lineset and/or indoor
evaporator coil or fan coil. Also, always use liquid line filter driers
on burnout compressor replacements. Refer to Product Data Sheets
for appropriate part number. Obtain filter driers from your local
distributor or branch.
INSTALLATION
I. CHECK EQUIPMENT AND JOB SITE
A. Unpack Unit
Move to final location. Remove carton, taking care not to damage
unit.
Fig. 1—Model 597C
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installation and
start-up instructions
12 SEER
SPLIT-SYSTEM
AIR CONDITIONER
Cancels: II 597C-18-4 II 597C-18-5
11-00
597C
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Summary

Safety Considerations

Introduction and Recommendations

Installation Procedures

Check Equipment and Job Site

Verify unit condition and job site readiness before proceeding with installation.

Install on a Solid, Level Mounting Pad

Ensure the unit is mounted on a stable, level surface, using tie-down bolts if required.

Clearance Requirements

Maintain specified clearances for airflow, service access, and unit placement to prevent damage.

Operating Ambients

Understand the minimum and maximum outdoor ambient temperatures for proper cooling operation.

Check Indoor Check-Flo-Rater Piston

Verify the indoor coil piston matches the outdoor unit rating plate for correct refrigerant flow.

Make Piping Connections

Connect refrigerant lines, ensuring proper brazing and leak testing for system integrity.

Make Electrical Connections

Connect ground and power wiring, ensuring compliance with codes and proper termination.

Compressor Crankcase Heater

Understand requirements for the crankcase heater, especially for long-line applications.

Install Electrical Accessories

Follow individual instructions for installing electrical accessories like the crankcase heater.

Start-Up Procedures

Follow safety precautions and sequence of operation for initial unit start-up.

Check Refrigerant Charge

Verify and adjust refrigerant charge based on operating conditions and unit rating plate.

Final Checks

Care and Maintenance

Bryant 597C Specifications

General

Type	Central Air Conditioner
SEER Rating	14.5
Refrigerant Type	R-410A
Operating Voltage	208/230V
Phase	1
Cooling Capacity	24, 000 - 60, 000 BTU/h
Dimensions (Outdoor Unit)	Varies by model