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SiBE041525FSafety Cautions
1. Safety Cautions
Be sure to read the following safety cautions before conducting repair work.
After the repair work is complete, be sure to conduct a test operation to ensure that the
equipment operates normally, and explain the cautions for operating the product to the
customer.
Caution ItemsThe caution items are classified into Warning and Caution. The Warning items are
especially important since death or serious injury can result if they are not followed closely. The
Caution items can also lead to serious accidents under some conditions if they are not
followed. Therefore, be sure to observe all the safety caution items described below.
PictogramsThis symbol indicates an item for which caution must be exercised.
The pictogram shows the item to which attention must be paid.
This symbol indicates a prohibited action.
The prohibited item or action is shown in the illustration or near the symbol.
This symbol indicates an action that must be taken, or an instruction.
The instruction is shown in the illustration or near the symbol.
1.1Warnings and Cautions Regarding Safety of Workers
Warning
Do not store equipment in a room with fire sources (e.g., naked flames,
gas appliances, electric heaters).
Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the socket before
disassembling equipment for repair.
Working on equipment that is connected to the power supply may cause an
electrical shock.
If it is necessary to supply power to the equipment to conduct the repair or
inspect the circuits, do not touch any electrically charged sections of the
equipment.
If refrigerant gas is discharged during repair work, do not touch the
discharged refrigerant gas.
Refrigerant gas may cause frostbite.
When disconnecting the suction or discharge pipe of the compressor at
the welded section, evacuate the refrigerant gas completely at a wellventilated place first.
If there is gas remaining inside the compressor, the refrigerant gas or
refrigerating machine oil discharges when the pipe is disconnected, and it may
cause injury.
If refrigerant gas leaks during repair work, ventilate the area.
Refrigerant gas may generate toxic gases when it contacts flames.
Be sure to discharge the capacitor completely before conducting repair
work.
The step-up capacitor supplies high-voltage electricity to the electrical
components of the outdoor unit.
A charged capacitor may cause an electrical shock.
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Warning
Do not turn the air conditioner on or off by plugging in or unplugging the
power cable.
Plugging in or unplugging the power cable to operate the equipment may cause
an electrical shock or fire.
Be sure to wear a safety helmet, gloves, and a safety belt when working
in a high place (more than 2 m).
Insufficient safety measures may cause a fall.
In case of R-32 / R-410A refrigerant models, be sure to use pipes, flare
nuts and tools intended for the exclusive use with the R-32 / R-410A
refrigerant.
The use of materials for R-22 refrigerant models may cause a serious accident,
such as a damage of refrigerant cycle or equipment failure.
Do not mix air or gas other than the specified refrigerant (R-32 / R-410A /
R-22) in the refrigerant system.
If air enters the refrigerant system, an excessively high pressure results,
causing equipment damage and injury.
Caution
Do not repair electrical components with wet hands.
Working on the equipment with wet hands may cause an electrical shock.
Do not clean the air conditioner with water.
Washing the unit with water may cause an electrical shock.
Be sure to provide an earth / grounding when repairing the equipment in
a humid or wet place, to avoid electrical shocks.
Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable when
cleaning the equipment.
The internal fan rotates at a high speed, and may cause injury.
Be sure to conduct repair work with appropriate tools.
The use of inappropriate tools may cause injury.
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Be sure to check that the refrigerating cycle section has cooled down
enough before conducting repair work.
Working on the unit when the refrigerating cycle section is hot may cause
burns.
SiBE041525FSafety Cautions
Caution
Conduct welding work in a well-ventilated place.
Using a welder in an enclosed room may cause oxygen deficiency.
1.2Warnings and Cautions Regarding Safety of Users
Warning
Do not store the equipment in a room with fire sources (e.g., naked
flames, gas appliances, electric heaters).
Be sure to use parts listed in the service parts list of the applicable model
and appropriate tools to conduct repair work. Never attempt to modify the
equipment.
The use of inappropriate parts or tools may cause an electrical shock,
excessive heat generation or fire.
If the power cable and lead wires are scratched or have deteriorated, be
sure to replace them.
Damaged cable and wires may cause an electrical shock, excessive heat
generation or fire.
Do not use a joined power cable or extension cable, or share the same
power outlet with other electrical appliances, since it may cause an
electrical shock, excessive heat generation or fire.
Be sure to use an exclusive power circuit for the equipment, and follow
the local technical standards related to the electrical equipment, the
internal wiring regulations, and the instruction manual for installation
when conducting electrical work.
Insufficient power circuit capacity and improper electrical work may cause an
electrical shock or fire.
Be sure to use the specified cable for wiring between the indoor and
outdoor units.
Make the connections securely and route the cable properly so that there is no
force pulling the cable at the connection terminals.
Improper connections may cause excessive heat generation or fire.
When wiring between the indoor and outdoor units, make sure that the
terminal cover does not lift off or dismount because of the cable.
If the cover is not mounted properly, the terminal connection section may cause
an electrical shock, excessive heat generation or fire.
Do not damage or modify the power cable.
Damaged or modified power cables may cause an electrical shock or fire.
Placing heavy items on the power cable, or heating or pulling the power cable
may damage it.
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Warning
Do not mix air or gas other than the specified refrigerant (R-32 / R-410A /
R-22) in the refrigerant system.
If air enters the refrigerant system, an excessively high pressure results,
causing equipment damage and injury.
If the refrigerant gas leaks, be sure to locate the leaking point and repair
it before charging the refrigerant. After charging the refrigerant, make
sure that there is no leak.
If the leaking point cannot be located and the repair work must be stopped, be
sure to pump-down, and close the service valve, to prevent refrigerant gas from
leaking into the room. Refrigerant gas itself is harmless, but it may generate
toxic gases when it contacts flames, such as those from fan type and other
heaters, stoves and ranges.
When relocating the equipment, make sure that the new installation site
has sufficient strength to withstand the weight of the equipment.
If the installation site does not have sufficient strength or the installation work
is not conducted securely, the equipment may fall and cause injury.
Check to make sure that the power cable plug is not dirty or loose, then
insert the plug into a power outlet securely.
If the plug is dusty or has a loose connection, it may cause an electrical shock
or fire.
When replacing the coin battery in the remote controller, be sure to
dispose of the old battery to prevent children from swallowing it.
If a child swallows the coin battery, see a doctor immediately.
Caution
Installation of a leakage breaker is necessary in some cases depending
on the conditions of the installation site, to prevent electrical shocks.
Do not install the equipment in a place where there is a possibility of
combustible gas leaks.
If combustible gas leaks and remains around the unit, it may cause a fire.
Check to see if parts and wires are mounted and connected properly, and
if connections at the soldered or crimped terminals are secure.
Improper installation and connections may cause excessive heat generation,
fire or an electrical shock.
If the installation platform or frame has corroded, replace it.
A corroded installation platform or frame may cause the unit to fall, resulting in
injury.
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Caution
Check the earth / grounding, and repair it if the equipment is not properly
earthed / grounded.
Improper earth / grounding may cause an electrical shock.
Be sure to measure insulation resistance after the repair, and make sure
that the resistance is 1 M or higher.
Faulty insulation may cause an electrical shock.
Be sure to check the drainage of the indoor unit after the repair.
Faulty drainage may cause water to enter the room and wet the furniture and
floor.
Do not tilt the unit when removing it.
The water inside the unit may spill and wet the furniture and floor.
2. Icons Used
The following icons are used to attract the attention of the reader to specific information.
IconType of
Warning
Caution
Note:
Information
Description
WarningA Warning is used when there is danger of personal injury.
CautionA Caution is used when there is danger that the reader, through
incorrect manipulation, may damage equipment, lose data, get
an unexpected result or have to restart (part of) a procedure.
NoteA Note provides information that is not indispensable, but may
nevertheless be valuable to the reader, such as tips and tricks.
ReferenceA Reference guides the reader to other places in this binder or
in this manual, where he/she will find additional information on a
specific topic.
The definitions of temperatures are classified as following.
Room temperature: temperature of lower part of the room
Set temperature: temperature set by remote controller
Room thermistor temperature: temperature detected by room temperature thermistor
Target temperature: temperature determined by microcomputer
The temperature of the room is detected by the room temperature thermistor. However, there is
a difference between the temperature detected by room temperature thermistor and the
temperature of lower part of the room, depending on the type of the indoor unit or installation
condition. Practically, the temperature control is done by the target temperature appropriately
adjusted for the indoor unit and the temperature detected by room temperature thermistor.
1.2Frequency Principle
Control
Parameters
Inverter PrincipleTo regulate the capacity, a frequency control is needed. The inverter makes it possible to
The frequency of the compressor is controlled by the following 2 parameters:
The load condition of the operating indoor unit
The difference between the room thermistor temperature and the target temperature
The target frequency is adapted by additional parameters in the following cases:
Frequency restrictions
Initial settings
Forced cooling operation
control the rotation speed of the compressor. The following table explains the conversion
principle:
PhaseDescription
1The supplied AC power source is converted into the DC power source for the present.
2The DC power source is reconverted into the three phase AC power source with variable
frequency.
When the frequency increases, the rotation speed of the compressor increases resulting
in an increase of refrigerant circulation. This leads to a larger amount of heat exchange
per unit.
When the frequency decreases, the rotation speed of the compressor decreases
resulting in a decrease of refrigerant circulation. This leads to a smaller amount of heat
exchange per unit.
15Functions and Control
SiBE041525FMain Functions
Refrigerant circulation rate (high)
high f
low f
freq=variable
Refrigerant circulation rate (low)
high speed
low speed
(R2812)
Amount of heat
exchanged air (large)
freq=
constant
50 Hz
60 Hz
capacity=
variable
Amount of heat
exchanged air (small)
AC
power
DC
power
Amount of heat
exchanged air (large)
Amount of heat
exchanged air (small)
The following drawing shows a schematic view of the inverter principle:
Inverter FeaturesThe inverter provides the following features:
The regulating capacity can be changed according to the changes in the outdoor
temperature and cooling / heating load.
Quick heating and quick cooling
The rotation speed of the compressor is increased when starting the heating (or cooling).
This enables to reach the set temperature quickly.
Even during extreme cold weather, high capacity is achieved. It is maintained even when the
outdoor temperature is 2°C.
Comfortable air conditioning
A fine adjustment is integrated to keep the room temperature constant.
Energy saving heating and cooling
Once the set temperature is reached, the energy saving operation enables to maintain the
room temperature at low power.
Frequency LimitsThe following functions regulate the minimum and maximum frequency:
Forced Cooling
Operation
FrequencyFunctions
Low Four way valve operation compensation. Refer to page 30.
High Compressor protection function. Refer to page 30.
Refer to page 91 for details.
Discharge pipe temperature control. Refer to page 31.
Input current control. Refer to page 32.
Freeze-up protection control. Refer to page 33.
Heating peak-cut control. Refer to page 33.
Defrost control. Refer to page 35.
Functions and Control16
Main FunctionsSiBE041525F
(R21048)
5˚
50˚
(R21049)
15˚
65˚
(R21050)
0˚
65˚
(R21651)
15˚
30˚
55˚
70˚
(R21652)
80˚
65˚
20˚
35˚
(R21653)
25˚
80˚
10˚
65˚
(R21186)
0˚
(R21187)
65˚
(R21861)
10˚
1.3Airflow Direction Control
Power-Airflow
Flap
The large flap sends a large volume of air downward to the floor and provides an optimum
control in cooling, dry, and heating operation.
Cooling / Dry
During cooling or dry operation, the flap retracts into the indoor unit. Then, cool air can be blown
far and distributed all over the room.
Heating
During heating operation, the large flap directs airflow downward to spread the warm air to the
entire room.
Wide-Angle
Louvers
The louvers, made of elastic synthetic resin, provide a wide range of airflow that guarantees
comfortable air distribution.
Auto-SwingThe following table explains the auto-swing process for cooling, dry, heating, and fan:
Flap (up and down)
Cooling / DryHeatingFan
20/25/35 class
COMFORT
AIRFLOW
Operation
50/60/71 class
The flap is controlled not to blow the air directly at the people in the room.
CoolingHeating
20/25/35 class
50/60/71 class
17Functions and Control
SiBE041525FMain Functions
(R11681)
(R6834)
(R14588)
Fan speed
+2.5°C
+1.5°C
+0.5°C
MH*
M
ML
L
+3°C
+2°C
+1°C
Room thermistor temperature – target temperature
1.4Fan Speed Control for Indoor Unit
OutlinePhase control and fan speed control contains 9 steps: LLL, LL, SL, L, ML, M, MH, H, and HH.
The airflow rate can be automatically controlled depending on the difference between the room
thermistor temperature and the target temperature.
Automatic Fan
Speed Control
In automatic fan speed control, the step SL is not available.
StepCoolingHeating
LLL
LL
L
ML
M
MH
H
HH (POWERFUL)
= The airflow rate is automatically controlled within this range when the FAN setting
button is set to automatic
.
Cooling
The following drawing explains the principle of fan speed control for cooling.
COMFORT
AIRFLOW
Operation
*The upper limit is M tap in 30 minutes from the operation start.
Heating
In heating operation, the fan speed is regulated according to the indoor heat exchanger
temperature and the difference between the room thermistor temperature and the target
temperature.
The fan speed is controlled automatically.
The latest command has the priority between POWERFUL and COMFORT AIRFLOW.
Functions and Control18
Main FunctionsSiBE041525F
Zone A = Thermostat OFF
Target temperature X
Zone B
Room temperatureRoom temperature
Zone C = Thermostat ON
Z = X – 0.5°C
X – 1.0°C
(R22443)
Y = X – 2.5°C
or
Y = X – 2.0°C
1.5Program Dry Operation
OutlineProgram dry operation removes humidity while preventing the room temperature from lowering.
Since the microcomputer controls both the temperature and airflow rate, the temperature
adjustment and FAN setting buttons are inoperable.
DetailThe microcomputer automatically sets the temperature and airflow rate. The difference between
the room thermistor temperature at start-up and the target temperature is divided into two
zones. Then, the unit operates in an appropriate capacity for each zone to maintain the
temperature and humidity at a comfortable level.