Trane PTAC-SVX01C-EN User Manual

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PTAC-SVX01C-EN

Perform the following maintenance 
procedures to ensure proper unit 
operation.

Clean the chassis every four months 
or more often as the atmospheric 
conditions require. Use water and 
detergent to clean the basepan, 
center partition and coils. 

Using harsh cleaning materials may 
cause a deterioration of the coil fins 
or end plates. 

Do not use a high pressure cleaner 
as it could cause severe damage to 
the PTAC fins and coils. 

A hose is okay to use to clean the 
coils, but make sure to cover the 
control with a blanket or plastic bag 
to prevent it from getting wet. 

Clean the wall sleeve every four 
months or more often as the 
atmospheric conditions require. 

Remove any debris from the bottom 
of the panel, and from around any 
internal or external drain kit 
accessory item prior to using water 
or detergent. This will ensure that no 
debris clogs up the drain holes. 

The use of harsh cleaning materials 
may cause a deterioration of the 
bottom panel over time.  Do not use 
a high pressure cleaner because it 
could spray the side or top panel 
insulation material and cause future 
air quality problems like mold and 
mildew. 

Clean side and top panel insulation 
material with a lint brush or piece of 
tape. Press tape against insulation 
lightly and slowly peel away to 
remove dirt and debris.

The compressor and fan motor are 
hermetically sealed, permanently 
lubricated, and require no additional 
oiling.

The cabinet front and discharge air 
grille can be cleaned with a mild 
soap or detergent. 

Under NO circumstances should 
hydrocarbon based cleaners (e.g. 
acetone, benzene, naphtha gasoline, 
etc.) be used to clean the front or air 
grilles. 

Use care when cleaning the control 
area. Do not use an excessively wet 
cleaning cloth.

The intake air filter and vent door 
filter are both constructed of durable 
polypropylene. Clean filters monthly 
to ensure proper unit operation. 

The fan must be off before the filters 
are cleaned.

To remove the air filters, grasp the 
top of the filter and lift out of the 
front cabinet (

.) Reverse the 

procedure to reinstall the filters.

Before cleaning the vent filter, 
disconnect power to the unit by 
unplugging the power cord at the 
wall outlet or subbase, or disconnect 
power at the fuse box or circuit 
breaker. If unit is operated with vent 
door closed, the vent filter does not 
need to be cleaned.

1.

Remove the cabinet front as 
described in front removal.

2.

Remove the six screws securing 
the chassis to the wall sleeve 
with a Phillips-Head screwdriver.

3.

Slide the chassis out of the wall 
sleeve far enough so that the 
vent filter is accessible as shown 
in 

.

4.

Remove the vent filter by 
unscrewing the two screws at 
the top of the filter and gently 
pulling the filter away from the 
partition panel. Refer to 

. The filter can be 

cleaned by running under a low 
pressure hose or sink faucet.