Bryant 538P Series User manual

619P/538P
Heating & Cooling Systems

Owner• s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY ................................................................................. 2
GENERAL ............................................................................................... 2
PART NAMES ............................................................................................ 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 4
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ..................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. 6-8
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 9-16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 17-19
CLEANING,MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 20
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 21-22
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ....................................................................... 23-25
NOTE 10 EQUIPMENT OWNER:
Please read this Owner's Information Manual carefully before installing and using this air
conditionerand keep this manual for future reference.
For your convenience, please record the model and serial numbers
of your new equipment in the
spaces provided. This information, along with the installation data and dealer contact information,
will be helpful should your system require maintenance or service.
UNIT INFORMATION DEALERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION
Model# _____________ Company Name: ___________ _
Serial # Address:
-----------------
INSTALLATION INFORMATION Phone
Number:. ___________ _
Date
Installed-----------
Technician Name: ___________ _

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2

PART NAMES
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Indicator lamp
Depending on unit size, the displaywindow
Names of parts
Indoor unit
1. Frontpanel
2. Air inlet
3. Air filter
4. Air outlet
5. Horizontal air flow grille
6. Vertical airflowlouver(inside)
7. Display panel
Outdoor unit
8. Connecting pipe
9. Connecting cable
10. Stop valve
NOTE:
All illustrations are for
reference only. Your unit may
differ in appearance or may not
include all components shown.
Indicator lamp
~ FRESH Indicator (optional)
~ This lamp illuminates when Clean
Air feature is activated.
on
the indoor unit may look like the following: onono
ououo
DEFROST Indicator
(e
(A)
(B)
(Enabled on cooling & heating modelsonly):
Lights up when the air conditioner starts
defrostingautomatically or when thewarm
aircontrol feature is activated in heating
operation.
OPERATION Indicator
This lamp illuminates when the air
conditioner is in operation.
TIMER Indicator
Lights up during Timer operation.
8181 DIGITAL DISPLAYindicator(optional)
•Displays the temperature settingswhen the
airconditioner is operational.
•Displays the malfunction code.

4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Special functions
Refrigerant Leakage Detection
When a refrigeration leak is detected at the outdoor unit, an 'EC' error code will appear
on the indoor unit display panel.
Louver Angle Memory Function(optional):
The unit will memorize the previous angle of the louver, as long as it is set within the
louver safety limitations. Note: The louver will return to the standard position if the
power is turned off or the manual control button is pressed.
SELF CLEAN function COptional)
• Under this function, the air conditionerwill automaticallyclean and dry the evaporator.
• The
unit will operate in following sequence: FAN ONLY mode at LOW fan speed, Heating
operation
at LOWfan speed (applicable to cooling &heating models only) and then FAN
ONLYoperation. Once the FAN ONLYoperation has ended, the unit will turn off.
Note:
e This function is onlyavailable under COOL(AUTO COOL, FORCED COOL) and DRY mode.
• Beforeselecting this function, it
is recommended to run the air conditioner under Cooling
operation
for approximately one half of an hour. Oncethe Self Clean function isactivated,
all TIMERsettings will be cancelled.
•
lfthe SELF CLEAN function is selected whilethe SELF CLEAN function is already in
process, the
unit automatically shut down.
Vertical swing function (Optional)
After the air conditioner is operating, userscan control the vertical louver swing by
using the remote control.
•

Using the remote control
5
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
• I I
(A. Precautions)
Location of the remote controller.
• The remote control can operate the unit from
a distance of up to 26ft. (8 m) as long as there
are no obstructions.
• NOTE: When transmitting a command from the
remote control to the unit, be sure to point the
control toward the right side of the unit. The unit
will confirm receipt of a command by sounding an
audible beep.
• The air conditionerwill not operate ifcurtains, doors orother materials
block the signals from the remote control
to the indoor unit.
• Prevent any liquid
from falling into the remote control. Do not expose
the remote control to direct sunlight orheat.
•
If the infrared signal receiver on the indoorunit is exposed to direct
sunlight,
the airconditioner may not function properly. Use curtains to
prevent the sunlight from falling
on the receiver.
•
If otherelectrical unit, air conditioner react to the remote control.
either move these
unit,air conditioner orconsult your local dealer.
Replacing batteries
TwoAAA 1.5 v alkaline batteries (included) are required for
operation of the remote control.
To install or replace batteries:
1. Slide the back cover off the control to open the battery compartment.
2. Insertbatteries. Followthe polarity markings inside the
batterycompartment.
3. Replace batterycompartmentcover.
NOTE:
1. When replacing batteries, do not use old batteries or a different
type battery. This may cause the remote control to malfunction.
2.
lfthe remote is notgoing to be used for several weeks, remove
the batteries. Otherwise battery leakage may damage the remote
control.
3. The average battery life undernormal use is about 6 months.
4. Replace the batteries when there is no audible beep from the
indoor unit or if the Transmission Indicatorfails to light.
5. When batteries are removed, the remote control erases all
programmed settings. The control must be reprogrammed
after
insertion of new batteries. •

Two AAA 1.5v alkaline batteries
26ft (8m)
6
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
s

I Function buttons I
(oN/OFF)
(MODE) [T:P]
8"'7
( SLEEP ) ~=:=.J_I
( TURBO )
RG52B/BGEU
0 ON/OFF Button
Operation starls when this button is pressed
and stopswhen this button is pressed again.
f) MODE Button
Each time this button is pressed, the operation
mode is selected in a sequence
of following:
cum --coOL-- DRY--f.i:l_i0:(:--- FAN]
NOTE: Please do not select HEATmode
if you have a cooling only system.
D FAN Button
Used to select the fan speed in four steps:
rAUTO-LOW-MED- HIGH]
0 SLEEP Button
Activate/Disable sleep function. It can maintain
the most comfortable temperature and save
energy. Thisfunction
is available on COOL,
HEAT and AUTO mode only .
NOTE: While the unit is running in SLEEP
mode, it will be cancelled if the, FAN
SPEED or ON/OFFbutton is pressed.
0 TURBO Button
Activate/Disable Turbo function. Turbo
function enables the unit to reach the preset
temperature
at cooling or heating operation
in the shortest time( if the indoor unit does
not
support this function, a corresponding
operation will notoccur.}
Activate/Disable
a LED Button
Activate/Disable indoor screen Display.
When pressing the LED button, the indoor
unit display screen will be cleared. Once
pressed again, the display will illuminate.

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(•oo~ [r:•]
a'Q'
(SLEEP )
( TURBO )
RG52B4/BGEU1
0 UP Button( ~ )
Pushing this button will increase the indoor
temperature setting
in 1°F (1 ° C) increments up to 86°F(30°C).
DOWN Button( "V' )
Pushing this button will decreasethe indoor
temperature setting
in 1°F (1 ° C) incrementsup to62°F(17°C).
NOTE: Press and hold ~~~ and ~'Q', buttons
togetherfor 3 seconds to alternate the
temperature display between the °C &
°F
scale.
9 SHORTCUT Button( For RG52BIBGEU model)
• Used to restore the current settings or
resume previous settings.
• If the SHORTCUT button is the firstfunction
selected upon unit operation, the unit will
operate in AUTO mode- 80~ (27°C), and auto
fan speed.
• Push this button when remote control is on,
the system will automaticallyrevert back
to the previous settings, including operating
mode, temperature setting, fan speed level
and sleepfeatureQf activated).
• If pressed for more than 2 seconds, the system
will automatically restore the current operation
settings, including operating mode, temperature
settings, fan speed, and
sleep features (if activated).
(l) FP Button( For RG52B4JBGEU1 model)
While the air conditioner operates in
heating mode, pressing the LP button
will activate 4EfF (8°C} heating. The display
window on the indoor unit will display "FP".
0 TIMER ON Button
Pressthis button to initiate the auto-on time
sequence. Each time
the TIME ON button is
pressed,
it will increase the auto-timed setting
in 30 minute increments. When the time setting
displays 10, the the auto-timed setting will then
increase by 60 minute increments.
To cancel the
auto-timed program,
simply adjust the auto-on
time
to 0.0.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
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RG52B/BGEU
®
®
® TIMER OFF Button
Press this button to initiatethe auto-offtime
sequence. Each time the TIME OFF button
is pressed, itwill increase the auto-timed
setting in 30 minute increments. When the
time setting displays 10, the the auto-timed
setting will then increase by60 minute increments.
To cancel the auto-timed program, simplyadjust
the auto-on time to 0.0.0.0.
~ DIRECT Button
Used to adjustthe louvermovement and set
the desired up/down
airflow direction. Each
time the DIRECT button is pressed, the louver
angle moves 6 degrees.
@ SWING Button
Used
to start or stop the horizontal auto
swing feature.
NOTE:
-The remote control button design is based
on the standard model, and may appear
slightly different from the actual remote.
-All ofthe functions described are accom
plished by the unit. Ifthe unit does not have
a particular feature, there will be
no
corresponding function associated with
that button.
-When there is a discrepancy between
the "Remote control illustration" and the
"Users Manual",
on the remote control
function, the Users Manual will prevail.

!Indicators on LCD I
Mode display
Displays the current operation mode. Including
auto(®), cool(*), dry('), heat~~) (Not
applicable to cooling only models), fan(@ )
and backto auto( cD
).
Transmission Indicator
This transmission indicator will illuminate
when remote controller transmits signals to
the indoor unit.
ON/OFF display
~
Displayed by pressing the ON/OFF button.
__ _-f __ __1 LPress the ON/OFF button again to remove.
'9 I 0 ON 5FF TINIER ON display
AUTO® SET TEMP.
1 Displayed when TIMER ON time is set.
I * ~-~~-~1] ;;tl
COOL f* TINIER OFF display
1
DRY • • • I Displayed when TIMER OFFtime is set.
~ HEAT :tlf~ 1.1.1.1 H I Sleep Display
"' ~ 1111111111111111111111111111
~
'AN @ ·~ :.·::.·:::.·::::.·:::::.·::::::. Displayed under sleeping operation.
_ _
~ ~:::~:::~::·~:::~ Press the SLEEP button again to remove.
FOLLOW NIE Display(on some models)
Displayed when FOLLOW ME function is activated.
Temp./Timer display
Indicates the temperature and timer settings. It displays
thetemperature setting (6t'F(1 t'C)-BEfF (3cfC)). Itdisplays
"TIMERON"when
the auto--on time function is set, "TIMER OFF"
when the auto--offtime function is set, and "TIMERON OFF
when both functions are set.
L__ _____ Fan speed display
Displays the selected fan speed, AUTO(no display)
and three fan speed levels "~c i:::i : II (LOW) ·~ :~:::~::::~::m!·ll
(MED) ~~x:~:::~::n~::m~:::!!!
1
:;m!!
1
• II (HIGH) can be indicated.
The fan speed is AUTO when the operating mode
is set to either AUTO or DRY.

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HON/OFF
~
T
(MODE)
~
fiMERON)
TEMP
8
"'<7'
EIMER OF~
( SLEEP
) (sv.NG DIREC~
( TURBO
) ( LED
)
( SLEEP ) (swiNG DIREC~
( TURBO ) ( LED )
I How to use the buttons!
®
Auto operation
1. Press the MODE button to select Auto.
2. Press the UP/DOWN button to set the
desired temperature. The temperature can
be
set within a range of62°F(17°C)-86°F(30°C)
in 1"F(1"C) increments.
3. Press the ON/OFFbutton to start the air
conditioner.
NOTE
1. In the Automode, the air conditioner can logically
choose the mode
of Cooling, Fan, and Heating
by sensing the difference between the actual
ambientroom temperature and the setting
temperature on the remote oontrol/er.
2. In the Automode, you can not switch the fan speed.
It has alreadybeen automatically controlled.
3. If the Auto mode is not oomfortable for you, the
desired mode can
be selectedmanually.
Cooling /Heating/Fan operation
1. Press the MODE button to select COOL,
HEAT(cooling & heating models only) or
FAN mode.
2. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the
desired temperature. The temperature can
be
set within a range of 62°F(17°C}-86°F(30°C)
in 1"F(1"C) increments.
3. Press the FAN button to select the fan speed
in four steps-Auto, Low, Med,or High.
4.
Press the ON/OFF button to start the air
conditioner.
NOTE
In the FAN mode, the setting temperature is not
displayedon the remote oontroller andy ou are not
able to control the room temperature either. In this
case, only step 1, 3 and 4 may be performed.

(17 C) (30 C)
(1 C)
In Dehumidification mode, the system dries,
filters and slightly cools room air temperature.
This mode prioritizes air dehumidification
but it does not take the place of a dehumidifier.

TIMER ON (to start the unit) and TIMER OFF
(to stop the unit) can be used separately
or together.
(oN/OFF)
8~
TEMP
8'Q'
~
(~MERON)-~
(TIMER !Fi-r-®
( SLEEP ) (sw•o oR§
( TURBO ) ( LEO )
Til'ner operation
To set theAuto-on time.
1. Press the TIMER ON button. The remote
controller shows TIMER ON, the lastAuto-on
setting time and the signal "H" will be shown on
the LCD display area. Now it is ready to reset
the Auto-on time to START the operation.
2. Push the TIMER
ON button again to setdesired
Auto-on time. Each time you press the button,
the time increases by half
an hour between 0
and 10 hours and by one hour between 10 and
24 hours.
3. Aftersetting the TIMER ON ,there will be a one
second delay before the remote controller
transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then,
afterapproximately another 2 seconds,
the
signal "h" will disappear and the settemperature
will re-appear on the LCD display window.
To set theAuto-offtime.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button. The remote
control shows TIMER
OFF, the lastAuto-off
setting time
and the signal "H" will be shown on
the LCD display area. Now it is ready to reset
the Auto-off time
to stop the operation.
2. Push the TIMER OFF button again to set
desired Auto-off time. Each time you press the
button, the time increases by halfan hour
between 0
and 10 hours and by one hour
between 10 and 24 hours.
3. After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a
one second delay before the remote control
transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then,
after approximately another 2 seconds, the
signal "H "will disappear and the set temperature
will re-appear on the LCD display window.

(AcAUTlON J
• The effective operation time set by the remote control for the timer function
is limited
to the following settings: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,
5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16,17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23 and 24.
(Example of timer setting J
OoN
,. ---
Ce . Le H
Start
EF
--- _______
Set
6 hours I alar
TIMER ON
(Auto-on Operation)
The TIMER ON feature is useful when you want
theunit to turn on automatically before you return
home. The air conditionerwill automatically start
operating
at the set time.
Example:
To start the air conditioner in 6 hours.
1. Press the TIMER ON button, the last setting
of starting operation time and the signai"H"
will show on the displayarea.
2. Press the TIMER ON button to display
"6.0H"
on the TlMER ON display of the remote
controller.
3. Wait for 3 seconds and the digital display
area will show the temperature again. The
"TIMER ON" indicator remains on and this
function is activated.

15
Set
r
QoFF
ere
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'~ , ~
Q Stop
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----
-----
10 hours later
0 oN OoFF
ere
I LI H
Set 2 hours later
after selling 10
hours later
after
setting
TIMER OFF
(Auto-offOperation)
The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want the
unit to turn
off automatically afteryou go to bed. The
airconditioner will stop automatically
at the set time.
Example:
To stop the airconditioner in 10 hours.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button, the last setting of
stopping operation time and the signal ''H'' will
show on the display area.
2. Press the TIMER OFF button to display "10H
"on
the TIMER OFF display of the remote controller.
3. Wait for3 seconds and the digital display area
will show the temperature again. The "TIMER
OFF" indicator remains on and this function is
activated.
COMBINED TIMER
(Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)
TIMER
OFF- TIMER ON
(On -Stop -Start operation)
This feature is useful when you want to stop the
air
conditioner afteryou go to bed, and start it again in
the morning when you wake up
or when you return
home.
Example:
To stop the airconditioner 2 hours after setting and
start itagain 10hours after setting.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button.
2. Press the TIMER OFF button again to display
2.0H on the TIMER OFF display.
3. Press the TIMER ON button.
4. Press the TIMER ON button again to display 10H
on the TIMER ON display .
5. Waitfor 3 secondsand the digital display area
will show the temperature again. The "TIMER
ON OFF" indicator remains on and this function
is
activated.
•

OoN OoFF
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~ . ~ H
Start
2 tours liter
afiBr settlrg 5 hours
laar
afiBrsettirg
TIMER ON -TIMEROFF
(Off- Start- Stop operation)
This feature is useful when you want to start
the airconditioner before you wake up and
stop
it after you leave the house.
Example:
To startthe airconditioner 2 hours aftersetting,
and stop
it 5 hours aftersetting.
1. Press the TIMER ON button.
2. Press the TIMER ON button again to display
2.0H on the TIMER ON display.
3. Press the TIMER OFF button.
4. Press the TIMER OFF button again to display
5.0H on the TIMER OFF display.
5. Wait for3 seconds and the digital display area
will show the temperature again. The "TIMER
ON OFF" indicator remains
on and this function
is activated.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Control Operations, see the
<<Remote Control Instruction>> packed with the unitfor details.
Operating temperature
~e
li
Cooling operation Heating operation Drying operation
Room temperature
62°F-90°F
32°F-86°F
50°F-90°F
(17°C-32°C) (
0°C-30°C)
(10°C-32°C}
32 °C- 122°C
Outdoortemperature (0
°F- 50°F) 5
°C- 80°C
32 °C- 122°C
(5
°C- 122 °C /-15 °F- 50 °F: (
-15 °F- 30 °F) (0 °F- 50°F)
For the modelswith low
temperature cooling system)
NOTE:
1. Optimum performance will be achieved within these operating temperatures.lfair
conditioner is used outside
of the above conditions, certain safety protection features
might come intooperation and cause the unit to function abnormally.
2. If the air conditionerruns for a long time in cooling mode and the humidity is high(over
80%) ,condensed water may dripout
of the unit. Please setsthe vertical airflow louverto
its maximum angle (verticallyto the floor), and
set HIGH fan mode.
Suggestion: For the unit adopts an Electric Heater, when the outside ambient temperature
is below 32°F(0°C),
we stronglyrecommend you to keep the machine plugged in orderto
guarantee it running smoothly.
Manual operation
Units areequipped with a switch to run emergency operation mode. It can be accessed by
opening thefront panel. This switch is used for manual operation in case the remote controller
fails
to work or maintenance is necessary.
Manualswitch
(1)
Suspension bar
Manual switch
(2)
NOTE: The unit must be turned off before
operating
the manual control button. If the
unit is operational, continue pressing the
manual control button until the unit is off.
G) Open and lift the front panel up to an angle
until itremains fixed witha clicking sound.
Forsome models, please use suspension
bars
to prop up the panel.
<2) One press of the manual control switch will
lead to
the forcedAUTO operation. Ifpressed
twice within five seconds,
the unit
wi
II operate underforced C 00 Lop eration .
CD Close the panelfirmly to its original
position.
CAUTION:
• Thisswitch is used for testing purposes
only.
•
To restore the remote controlleroperation,
use the remote controller directly.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL
18
Adjust the airflow direction properly, otherwise
it may cause discomfort or uneven room
temperatures.
Do not insert fingers or objects into the
blower panel and suction side of the unit. The
fan could cause injury.
turn off the unit power, and restart the air
conditioner.
Do not operate the unit with the horizontal louver in
the closed position.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
A CAUTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury
or death.
Always turn off power oo the system before performing any
cleaning or maintenance to the system. Turn offthe outdoor
disconnect switch located near outdoor unit. Be sure to
disconnect indoor unit if oo a separate switch
A CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE/OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment
damage or improper unit operation.
Operating the system with dirty
air filters may damage the
indoor
unit and could cause reduced cooling perfonnance,
intennittent system
operation, frost build-up on indoor coil
orblown fuses.
Periodic Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is recommended to ensure proper operation
of the unit. Recommended maintenance intervals may vary
depending on the installation environment, e.g., dusty zones, etc.
Refer
oo Table I.
A CAUTION
CUT HAZARD
Failure oo follow this caution may result in personal injury.
The coil fins are
very shOip. Use caution when cleaning.
tection.
Cleaning the Coil
Clean the coil at the beginning of each cooling season, or when
necessary. Use a vacuum cleaner or a long-bristle brush to avoid
damage
oo the coil fins.
Air Filters
Remove and clean the air filters once a month.
NOTE: If air filters show signs of excessive wear or are tom, they
must be replaced. Cootact your local dealerfor replacement filters.
1. Open front panel on unit.
2. Pull filters down oo remove.
3. Vacuum filters.
4. Clean with warm water.
5. Shake filter oo remove excess water and dry thoroughly.
6. Replace filter
by sliding inoo rack until filter snaps in place.
7. Close front panel on unit.
A CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure oo follow this cautioo may result in equipment
damage.
When cleaning the front
pane~ do not use water hotter than
105°F (40.56°C) and do not pour water onoo the fan coil.
Do not use abrasive or petroleum based cleaners as they
may damage the front panel.
Indoor Unit Front Panel
To clean the front panel on the indoor unit, wipe the outside with
a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, a mild liquid detergent can be applied
and wiped off with a dry cloth.
Preoaring for Extended Shutdown Period
Clean the filters and reposition them in the unit. Operate the unit
in Faa only mode for 12 hours oo dry all internal parts.
Tum main power supply off and remove batteries from the remote
control.
Svstem Qperation Recommendations
The items outlined in the following list will help oo assure proper
system operation:
• Replace both remote control batteries at the same time.
• Point the remote control toward the unit display panel when
transmitting a command.
• Keep doors and windows closedwhile unitis operating.
• Contact an authorized service representative if a problem arises
that caunot be easily resolved.
• Do not perform cleaning or maintenance activities while unit
is on.
o Keep display panel on unit away from direct sunlight and heat
as this may interfere withremote control transmissions.
• Do not block air intakes and outlets on the indoor or outdoor
units.
Enem Saving Recommendations
The following recommendations will add greater efficiency oo the
ductfree system:
• Select a comfortable thermostat setting and leave it at chosen
setting. Avoid continually raising
and lowering the setting.
• Keep unit filter clean. Frequent cleaning may be necessary de-
pending on indoorair quality.
o Use drapes, curtains or shades oo keep direct sunlight from
heating rooro oo very hot days.
• Do not obstruct airintake on front panel.
• Tum on air conditioning before indoor air becomes too un-
comfortable.
Troubleshooting
Refer to trouble shooting tips on pages 21-23 before
contacting your local dealer.