Heat Controller SMA24SC, SMH24SC User Manual

Remote ContRolleR

owneR’s manual

SMA/SMH24SC

Single Zone Mini-Splits

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

Owner’s Manual Remote ContRolleR Heat Controller, Inc.

CONTENTS

Remote Controller Specications........................................................................2

Features of the Remote Controller...................................................................2-3

Remote Controller Display Indicators .................................................................3

Operating Instructions .........................................................................................4

Warning ...............................................................................................................7

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Remote Controller Specications

Model*

Rated Voltage 3.0V

Lowest Voltage of CPU Emitting Signal 2.0V

Reaching Distance 26'3" (8m)

Environment Temperature Range -41°F~140°F (-5°C~60°C)

*NOTE: Temperature setting display:

Celsius scale (°C): R51K/BGE, R51K/BGCE;
Fahrenheit scale (°F): R51K1/BGE, R51K1/BGCE;

R51D/BGE, R51K/BGCE, R51K1/BGE, R51K1/
BGCE

Features

1. Operating Mode: COOL, HEAT
(for heat pump models only),
DRY, FAN and AUTO

2. 24-hour timer setting function

3. Indoor set temperature range:

62°F~88°F (17°C~30°C)

4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of
all functions

5. Night light function

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Remote Controller Display Indicators

LOCK (heat pump only models): This is displayed by pushing the
LOCK button. Push the LOCK button again to clear display. LOCK
prevents the current settings from being changed.

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TIMER Display: This display area shows the settings of TIMER. If the
starting time is set, it will display TIMER ON. If the stop time is set, it will
display TIMER OFF. If both operations are set, it will show TIMER ON­OFF which indicates both of the starting time and off timers have been

set.

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Operation Instructions

1. Install/Replace Batteries

A.

B.

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If you do not use the remote controller for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries. Otherwise battery
leakage may damage the remote controller.

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Replace the batteries when there is no beep from the indoor unit of if the Transmission
Indicator light fails to appear when buttons are pressed on the remote controller.

2. Automatic Operation

When the air conditioner is ready for use, switch on the power, the
OPERATION indicator lamp on the display panel of the indoor unit
starts ashing.

A.

B.

C.

Push the ON/OFF button again to stop the unit’s auto operation.

D.

In the AUTO mode, the air conditioner can logically choose COOL, FAN, HEAT

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and DRY modes by sensing the difference between the actual ambient room
temperature and the set temperature on the remote controller.

If AUTO mode is not desirable, the desired mode can be selected manually.

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3. COOL, HEAT and FAN ONLY Operation

A. If the AUTO mode is not desirable, manually override the settings by using COOL, DRY,

HEAT (heat pump models only), or FAN ONLY modes.
B. Press the TEMP button to set the desired room temperature from 70°F (21°C) to 82°F (28°C).
C. Press the FAN SPEED to select the FAN mode of AUTO, HIGH, MED or LOW.
D. Press the ON/OFF button. The operation lamp lights and the air conditioner starts to oper-

ate per your settings. Push the ON/OFF button again to stop the operation.

NOTE

• The FAN ONLY mode cannot be used to control the temperature. In FAN ONLY mode, the fan oper­ates to create a breeze-like affect without cooling or heating the room. To cool or heat the room,
change the mode of operation to COOL or HEAT.

4. DRY OPERATION

A. Press the MODE button to select DRY to dehumidify.
B. Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature from 70°F (21°C) to 82°F (28°C).
C. Press the ON/OFF button. The operation lamp lights and the air conditioner starts to oper-

ate per your settings. Push the ON/OFF button again to stop the operation.

NOTE

• Due to the difference of the set temperature of the unit and the actual indoor temperature when in

DRY mode, the air conditioner will automatically operate frequently without actually being in COOL
and FAN mode.

5. TIMER OPERATION

PUSH TIMER button to set the on and off times of the unit.

A. To set the starting time.

1. Please press the CANCEL button to cancel any previous settings.

2. Press the TIMER button. The remote controller will show the TIMER and the symbol “h”
is shown on the display panel. The control is now ready to reset the TIMER ON to start
the operation.

3. Press the TEMP button (▲ or ▼) to set the desired unit START time.

4. After setting the TIMER there will be a one-half second delay before the remote controller
transmits the signal to the Air Conditioner. Then, after approximately another 2 seconds,
the set temperature will re-appear on the digital display.

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6. Setting the timer to stop the unit’s operation

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

7. Set the STARTING & STOPPING time

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

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TEMP Button ▼: Push the TEMP button to decrease the indoor temperature setting or to adjust

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the TIMER in a counter-clockwise direction.

MODE Select Button: Each time you push the button, a mode is selected in a sequence that

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goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT and FAN as the following gure indicates:

AUTO COOL DRY HEAT FAN

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NOTE: HEAT feature only for heat pump models.

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SWING Button: Press this button to change the louver angle which adjusts the UP/DOWN airow

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direction.

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ECONOMY Button: Press this button to go into the Energy Saving (Sleep) mode. When this func­tion is operating, the set temp will increase (cooling) or decrease (in heating mode) by 2°F (1°C) per
hour for the next two hours, then remain constant for the next 5 hours. This new feature will remain
active for 7 hours before it returns to the originally selected temperature.

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RESET Button: When the RESET button is pressed, all of the current settings are cancelled and
the control will return to the initial settings.

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DIGITAL DISPLAY Button: Press this button to clear the digital display in the air conditioner.
Press it again to activate it.

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TEMP Button ▲: Press this button to increase the indoor temperature settings or to adjust the
TIMER in a clockwise direction.

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FAN Button: This button is used for setting Fan Speed in the sequence that goes from AUTO,
LOW, MED, to HIGH then back to Auto, as the following gure indicates:

AUTO COOL DRY HEAT FAN

NOTE: HEAT feature only for heat pump models.

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ON/OFF Button: Press this button to start the operation of the unit. Press the button again to stop
the operation of the unit.

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TIMER Button: This button is used to preset the timer ON (start to operate) and the timer OFF
(turn off operation).

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CANCEL Button: Press this button to cancel the TIMER settings.

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LOCK Button: Press this button to lock all the current settings and prevent settings from being
changed accidentally. To release settings, press again.

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Warning

• Be sure there are no barriers between the remote controller
and the receiver of the indoor unit, otherwise the air condi­tioner may not receive the signal from the remote.

• Keep the remote controller away from all liquids.

• Keep the indoor receiver out of direct sunlight.

• Keep controller away from other applications that may create
an EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference).

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