Gree RIO09AC115V1A, RIO12AC115V1A, RIO09AC230V1A, RIO12AC230V1A, RIO18AC230V1A Owner's Manual

HIGH-WALL DUCTLESS
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM

Models:

OWNER'S MANUAL

RIO09AC115V1A
RIO12AC115V1A
RIO09AC230V1A
RIO12AC230V1A
RIO18AC230V1A
RIO24AC230V1A

WARNING

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Contents

• Safety Precautions 2

• Part Names 4

• Operation of Wireless Remote Controller 5

• System Functions 16

• Cleaning and Caring for Your Unit 17

• Troubleshooting 19

• System Operations/Energy Saving Tips 21

• Warranty Back

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following before operation.

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 these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety-alert symbol.

DANGER 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 may 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.

Thank you for choosing a

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High-Wall Ductless

Air Conditioning System!

You can feel confident in your selection because the same pride in
craftsmanship and engineering knowledge that goes into millions
of other Gree installed products worldwide has gone into your unit.

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before operation
and retain it for future reference.

NOTE: Your actual air conditioning system and related devices may differ from the

images shown in this manual.

This appliance is not intended for use by children without responsible adult supervision.

Proper care should be taken to ensure safety.

Air conditioners should be installed, started up, and serviced only by qualified installers
and service technicians. Air conditioning and refrigeration systems are hazardous due to
high voltage electrical components, high refrigerant pressures, and moving parts.

WARNING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following before operation.

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 these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety-alert symbol.

DANGER 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 may 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.

NOTE: Your actual air conditioning system and related devices may differ from the
images shown in this manual.

This appliance is not intended for use by children without responsible adult supervision.

Proper care should be taken to ensure safety.

Air conditioners should be installed, started up, and serviced only by qualified installers
and service technicians. Air conditioning and refrigeration systems are hazardous due to
high voltage electrical components, high refrigerant pressures, and moving parts.

CAUTION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following before operation.

• Disconnect electrical power to the

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system before performing any maintenance

or cleaning.

• Do not attempt to repair the

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system yourself. Incorrect repairs may cause

electric shock or fire. Contact a qualified service technician for all service requirements.

• Do not splice the power cord or use an extension cord. Overheating can occur,
causing a fire hazard.

• Keep combustible materials away from the unit.

• Do not put hands or any objects into the air inlets or outlets. This may cause personal

injury or damage the unit.

• When cleaning, be careful not to splash water on the unit. Doing this may cause

electric shock or damage to unit.

Front Panel Display

The front panel on the

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indoor unit contains system status lights and an easy-to-read LED

display.

NOTE: The indoor unit display panel can be turned ON or OFF via the LIGHT button
on the remote controller. See "LIGHT" button description for more detail.

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: COOL

: DRY

: POWER

: SET TEMP

PART NAMES

Indoor unit

Part Name

1. Remote Controller

2. Front Panel

3. Air Filter

4. Horizontal Louver

5. Wall Hole Sleeve

6. Insulation

7. Refrigerant Pipes

8. Drain Hose

Outdoor unit

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Icons Displayed

WARNING

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PART NAMES

Indoor unit

Part Name

1. Remote Controller

2. Front Panel

3. Air Filter

4. Horizontal Louver

5. Wall Hole Sleeve

6. Insulation

7. Refrigerant Pipes

8. Drain Hose

Outdoor unit

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3

6

5

8

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4

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• Low • Medium • High

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OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

ON/OFF Button

FAN Button

OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATIONS

The

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universal wireless remote controller is sleek, versatile and allows you to change
room temperatures and functions on unit from the palm of your hand. The large LCD
display and buttons make it easy-to-understand and easy-to-use.

The remote controller may be used for several

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units. It can operate the unit from a distance
of up to 25 ft. (7.6 m) as long as there are no obstructions. This is one-way communication only
(from remote controller to indoor unit.)

The remote controller is set from factory to display temperatures in°F. If °C is desired, turn
the remote OFF and then press “MODE“ and “

–

–

” buttons on the remote simultaneously.

NOTE: Not every unit has each of the functions described below. If your unit does
not come equipped with a certain function, the button will be inactive.

ON/OFF Button

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Pressing this button will turn the unit on and off. Using the
ON/OFF function will cancel TIMER and SLEEP functions,
but preset times will not be affected.

MODE Button

• Pressing this button will present the COOL, DRY, and
FAN mode options which can then be selected. When

the indoor unit first powers on under this mode, the
temperature will not be displayed.

FAN Button

• Pressing this button will present the AUTO, LOW, MEDIUM,

and HIGH speed options

which can then be selected.

NOTE: When the indoor unit first powers on, the AUTO fan speed is the default mode.
In DRY MODE, the fan will automatically run at low speed.

• Do not drop or throw remote controller.

• Protect remote controller from water

• Keep remote controller away from direct sunlight or high heat.

WARNING

CAUTION
WARNING

CAUTION

: COOL

: DRY

:

FAN ONLY

Icons Displayed

OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

ON/OFF Button

MODE Button

FAN Button

Signal Transmitter

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OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS

LIGHT Button

• Press the LIGHT button to turn On or Off the display on the indoor unit front
panel. When the indoor unit first powers on, the front panel display will default
to ON. The LIGHT icon will display when the front panel display is ON.

TURBO Button

• Press the TURBO button to reach the desired room temperature faster. After
selecting the“HEAT”or“COOL” mode button, push the“TURBO” button.
This will force the unit to run at ultra high speed. When TURBO mode is running,
the TURBO icon is displayed on the remote controller.

X-FAN Button

• Press the X-FAN button to allow the indoor fan to run for 10 minutes after the
unit is turned off (cooling or dry modes only) to ensure that additional moisture
is removed from coil. X-FAN icon will be displayed on remote controller.

+ Button

• Press the + button to raise the room setpoint. Press once for slow adjustment
and hold down for fast adjustment.

– Button

• Press the – button to lower the room setpoint. Press once for slow adjustment
and hold down for fast adjustment.

OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

– Button + Button

TURBO Button

X-FAN Button