COMFORT-AIRE FCA18 series Owner's And Installer's Manual

Version

UNIVERSAL MOUNTED FAN COIL UNIT

FCA18 SERIES

OWNER’S AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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INDEX

PAGE

I

INTRODUCTION OF FCA18 SERIES

3-5

REFERENCE CARD

4

READING INSTRUCTION

5

INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES PROVIDED

5

INSTALLATION REQUIRED TOOLS

5

II

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

6-8

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

7

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

7-8

III

INSTALLATION START-UP AND SERVICE

9-14 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

9 INSTALLATION INITIAL CHECK

9 SELECTION OF INSTALLATION LOCATION

9 MOUNTING

10-11

IV

CONDENSATE DRAIN

12 V REFRIGERANT PIPING

12-14

VI

ELECTRICAL WIRING

14

VII

REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET

15-17

VIII

WIRED WALLPAD (OPTIONAL)

18-19

IX

ONBOARD LED LIGHTS AND DISPLAY

20

X

MAINTENANCE

21

XI

FILTER REMOVAL FOR CLEANING

22

XII

OPERATION TIPS

22

XIII

TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION OF FCA18 SERIES

FLOOR / CEILING SUSPENDED DUAL TYPE

FLEXIBLE TWO-WAY INSTALLATION

The rounded design of the FCA18 unit allows either under ceiling or floor-level installation. Under
ceiling installation frees up wall and floor space, while floor-level installation helps prevent the loss
of warm air.

SLIM AND ATTRACTIVE DESIGN

New fashionable appearance and light weight structure.

LOW NOISE OPERATION

The unit not only does it has ultra quiet multi-speed motor and a tangential blower wheel for
optimum sound.

3D SWING FUNCTION FOR BETTER COMFORT

The horizontal and vertical air sweep combination allows three-dimensional control of the air
direction.

LED ERROR DISPLAY FOR TROUBLESHOOTING

Easy to read LED display for 6 error diagnostics.
IR REMOTE HANDSET OPERATION
User friendly control platform with functions in Cooling, Dehumidifying, Heating, Fan, Auto, auto

control sleep mode, 24hrs ON/OFF timer, etc.

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REFERENCE CARD

Write the model and serial numbers here which you can find them on a
label on the side of each unit:

Model Number: _______________________________
Serial Number: _______________________________
Dealer’s Name: _______________________________
Dealer’s Tel: _______________________________
Date Purchased: _______________________________
 Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need it to prove date

of purchase or for warranty issues.

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READ THIS MANUAL

Manual x 1

Drain hose x 1

PVC insulation tape x 1

Remote Control x 1

Hose clamp x 1

Sealing adhesive tape x 1

AAA battery x 2

Insulated cylinder x 1

Cable tie x 6

Electric drill

Adjustable wrench

Level gauge

Refrigerant gas leak detector

Screw driver

vacuum pump

Torque wrench

Gauge manifold

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to install and use your air
conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save
you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.
You will find many answers to common problems in the troubleshooting
table. If you review our chart of TROUBLESHOOTING first, you may not
need to call for service at all.

Warning

1. Disconnect from the main before servicing this appliance.

2. Do not repair by yourself. In case of malfunction of this appliance, do

not repair by yourself. Contact the sales dealer or service dealer for a
repair.

3. Turn off the power (isolation from main power supply). Switch off the
breaker, or switch off the power disconnecting means to isolate the
equipment from the main power supply in case of an emergency.

INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES PROVIDED

INSTALLATION REQUIRED TOOLS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before operating, please read the following “Safety Precautions”

carefully.
 To prevent personal injury, injury to others and property damage, the

following instructions must be followed.

 Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions will cause harm

or damage, the seriousness of which is classified as follow:

Warning This sign indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

Caution This sign indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

 The instructions to be followed are classified by the following symbols:

This symbol denotes an action that is PROHIBITED.

This symbol denotes actions that are COMPULSORY.

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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Warning

 Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit by yourself.

Improper installation will cause leakage, electric shock or fire. Please engage an authorized
Dealer or specialist for the installation work.

Caution

 This room air conditioner must be earthed.

Improper grounding could cause electric shock.

 Ensure that the drainage piping is connected properly.

Otherwise, water will leak out.

 Do not install the unit in a potentially explosive atmosphere.

Gas leak near the unit could cause fire.

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

Warning

 Do not operate with wet hands.

This may cause an electric shock.

 Do not insert finger or other objects into the indoor unit.

Since the fan rotates at high speed, this may cause an injury.

 Do not expose directly to cold air for a long period of time.

This could damage your health.

 Do not turn the breaker off/on during operation.

This may cause a fire due to spark, etc.
Be sure to turn off the breaker absolutely after switching the indoor unit off with the
remote controller.

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 Use specified power cord.
 If abnormal condition (burnt smell, etc) occurs, switch off the

power supply.

Caution

 Do not wash the unit with water.
 Do not put a vase or glass on the indoor unit.
 Do not use for other purpose such as preservation.
 Do not use any combustible equipment at airflow direction.
 Do not stop the operating unit by pulling out the power supply

line.

 Do not operate the unit for a long time in high humidity, e.g.

leaving a door or window open.

 In the cooling mode, if the unit is operated in a room with high

humidity (80%RH or more) for a long time, water condensed in the air conditioner
may drop and wet or damage furniture, etc.

 Do not charge or disassemble the batteries and do not throw

them into a fire.

This may result in leakage, fire or an explosion.

 Switch off the power supply before cleaning.
 Ventilate the room regularly.
 Pay attention as to whether the installation rack is damaged

after a long period of usage.

 Switch off the power supply if the unit is not used for a long

period.

 Replace the 2 batteries with new ones of same type.

Using an old battery together with a new one may result in heat generation, leakage
or an explosion.

 If liquid from the alkaline batteries gets onto your skin or

clothes, wash it well with clean water.

If liquid from the alkaline batteries gets into your eyes, wash them well with clean
water and consult a doctor at once.