Heat Controller SMH 09, SMA-SMH 12, SMH 24, SMA-SMH 24, SMA-SMH 18 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SMA/SMH 09/12/18/24

Version C

Single Zone Ductless Mini-Split System

A/C and Heat Pump

Heat Controller, Inc. • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson, MI 49203 • [phone] • www.heatcontroller.com

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
Warnings and Cautions................................................................	2
Operating Instructions
Part Names..................................................................................	3
Display Panel Identification.......................................................	3-4
Features and Functions.............................................................	5-6
Airflow Directional Control............................................................	7
Typical Operational Occurrences..............................................	8-9
Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance..........................................................	10-11
Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips..................................................................	12

!CAUTION!

•Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

•Installation work must be performed in accordance with local and national electrical codes by authorized personnel only

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To prevent injury to the user, other people and/or to property, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is by the following indications:

!WARNING! This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

!CAUTION! This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below:

Never do this.

!Always do this.

!WARNING!

!CAUTION!

• Do not attempt to install this air conditioner by yourself.

• This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Always consult authorized service personnel for repairs.

• Do not insert	or objects into the outlet or intake grilles.
• Do not start and stop air conditioner operation by disconnecting the power supply.
• Take care not to damage the power supply wiring.

• In the event of a malfunction (burning smell, etc.), immediately stop operation, disconnect the power supply, and consult authorized service personnel.

• Provide occasional ventilation during use.
• Do not direct air	at	or heating apparatus.
• Avoid installing the air conditioner near a			or other heating apparatus.
• Do not climb on, or place objects on, the air conditioner.
• Do not hang objects from the indoor unit.
• Do not set	vases or water containers on top of the air conditioner.

•Do not expose the air conditioner directly to water.

•Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands.

•Turn off power source when not using the unit for extended periods.

•Do not drink the water drained from the air conditioner.

•Connection valves become hot during Heating; handle with care.

•Do not apply any heavy pressure to evaporator

•Operate only with air installed.

•Do not block or cover the intake or outlet grille.

•Ensure that any electronic equipment is at least 3 feet (1m) away from either the indoor or outdoor units.

•Do not use gases near the air conditioner.

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The display panel of the indoor unit will look like one of the following:

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NOTE: For cooling only models ≥18000Btu/h indicator light 2 is for FAN ONLY, not defrost.

AUTO indicator

This indicator illuminates when the air conditioner is in AUTO operation.

DEFROST indicator (for cooling & heating models only)

This indicator illuminates when the air conditioner starts defrosting automatically or when the warm air control feature is activated in heating operation.

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3 TEMPERATURE indicator

Displaysthe temperature settings when the air conditioner is operational. 4 OPERATION /POWER indicator

Thisindicator after power is on and illuminates when the unit is in operation. The operation indicator lights rapidly times per second) when safety protection features come into operation.

5 TIMER indicator

Thisindicator illuminates when the TIMER is set ON/OFF.

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