Hitachi RAC-60YHA3, RAS-50YHA3, RAC-50YHA3, RAS-60YHA3 Instruction Manual

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SPLIT TYPE AIR CONDITIONER

INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT

MODEL

RAS-50YHA3/RAC-50YHA3 RAS-60YHA3/RAC-60YHA3

INDOOR UNIT

RAC-50YHA3

Instruction manual

Page 1~24

To obtain the best performance, please read this instruction manual completely.

OUTDOOR UNIT

RAC-60YHA3

RAS-50YHA3 RAS-60YHA3

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SAFETY PRECAUTION

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Please read the “Safety Precaution” carefully before operating the unit to ensure correct usage of the unit.

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Pay special attention to signs of “ Warning” and “ Caution”. The “Warning” section contains matters which,

if not observed strictly, may cause death or serious injury. The “Caution” section contains matters which may result in serious consequences if not observed properly. Please observe all instructions strictly to ensure safety.

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The sign indicate the following meanings.

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Please keep this manual after reading.

PRECAUTIONS DURING SHIFTING OR MAINTENANCE

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Should abnormal situation arises (like burning smell), please stop operating the unit and turn off the circuit breaker. Contact your agent. Fault, short circuit or  re may occur if you continue to operate the unit under abnormal situation.

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Please contact your agent for maintenance. Improper self maintenance may cause electric

shock and  re.

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Please contact your agent if you need to remove and reinstall the unit. Electric shock or  re

may occur if you remove and reinstall the unit yourself improperly.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord obtainable at authorized

service/parts centers.

Make sure to connect earth line.

Indicates the instructions that must be followed.

The sign in the  gure indicates prohibition.

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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

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Avoid an extended period of direct air  ow for your health.

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Do not insert a  nger, a rod or other objects into the air outlet or inlet. As the fan is rotating at a high speed, it will cause injury. Before cleaning, be sure to stop the operation and turn the breaker OFF.

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During thunder storm, disconnect and turn off the circuit breaker.

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Do not use any conductor as fuse wire, this could cause fatal accident.

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Spray cans and other combustibles should not be located within a meter of the air outlets of both indoor and outdoor units.

As a spray can’s internal pressure can be increased by hot air, a rupture may result.

WARNING

PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION

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Do not reconstruct the unit.

Water leakage, fault, short circuit or  re may occur if you reconstruct the unit by yourself.

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Please ask your sales agent or quali ed technician for the installation of your unit. Water

leakage, short circuit or  re may occur if you install the unit by yourself.

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Please use earth line.

Do not place the earth line near water or gas pipes, lightning-conductor, or the earth

line of telephone. Improper installation of earth line may cause electric shock or  re.

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A circuit breaker should be installed depending on the mounting site of the unit. Without

a circuit breaker, the danger of electric shock exists.

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Do not install near location where there is  ammable gas. The outdoor unit may catch

 re if  ammable gas leaks around it.

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Please ensure smooth  ow of water when installing the drain hose.

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Do not install the indoor unit in a machine shop or kitchen where vapor from oil or its

mist  ows to the indoor unit. The oil will deposit on the heat exchanger, thereby reducing the indoor unit performance and may deform and in the worst case, breake the plastic parts of the indoor unit.

CAUTION

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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

● Do not attempt to operate the unit with wet hands, this could cause fatal

accident.

● When operating the unit with burning equipments, regularly ventilate the

room to avoid oxygen insuf ciency.

● Do not direct the cool air coming out from the air-conditioner panel to face

household heating apparatus as this may affect the working of apparatus such as the electric kettle, oven etc.

● Do not use any aerosol or hair sprays near the indoor unit. This chemical

can adhere on heat exchanger  n and blocked the evaporation water  ow to drain pan. The water will drop on tangential fan and cause water splashing

out from indoor unit.

● Please ensure that outdoor mounting frame is always stable,  rm and

without defect. If not, the outdoor unit may collapse and cause danger.

● Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning it as

this may cause short circuit.

● When operating the unit with the door and windows opened, (the room humidity is always above

80%) and with the air de ector facing down or moving automatically for a long period of time, water will condense on the air de ector and drips down occasionally. This will wet your furniture. Therefore, do not operate under such condition for a long time.

● If the amount of heat in the room is above the cooling or heating capability of the unit (for

example: more people entering the room, using heating equipments and etc.), the preset room temperature cannot be achieved.

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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or in rm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

● Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

● Do not climb on the outdoor unit or put objects on it.

● Please switch off the unit and turn off the circuit breaker during cleaning,

the high-speed fan inside the unit may cause danger.

● Turn off the circuit breaker if the unit is not to be operated for a long period.

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● The product shall be operated under the manufacturer speci cation and

not for any other intended use.

● Do not put water container (like vase) on the indoor unit to avoid water

dripping into the unit. Dripping water will damage the insulator inside the unit and causes short-circuit.

● Do not place plants directly under the air  ow as it is bad for the plants.

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INDOOR UNIT

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART

Pre-Filter

To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit. (Refer page 20)

Front panel

Indoor unit indicators

Light indicator showing the operating condition. (Refer page 5)

Horizontal de ector

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Vertical de ector

(Air Outlet)

(Refer page 15)

Remote controller

Send out operation signal to the indoor unit. So as to operate the whole unit. (Refer page 6)

WIDTH (mm)

1030

850 850

MODEL

RAS-50YHA3, RAS-60YHA3

RAC-50YHA3 RAC-60YHA3

HEIGHT (mm)

295 650 750

DEPTH (mm)

207

298

MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS

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Drain pipe

Condensed water drain to outside.

Connecting cord and insulation pipe for piping

Air inlet (Back and Left side)

Air outlet

NOTE

● In case of removing the air purifying  lters, please follow the above procedures.

● The cooling capacity is slightly weakened and the cooling speed becomes slower when the air purifying  lters are

used. So, set the fan speed to "HIGH" when using it in this condition.

● Air purifying  lters are washable and reusable up to 20 times by using vacumm cleaner or water rinse under running

tap water. Type number for this air purifying  lter is <SPX-CFH18>. Please use this number for ordering when you want to renew it.

● Do not operate the air conditioner without  lter. Dust may enter the air conditioner and fault may occur.

OUTDOOR UNIT

Drain pipe

Condensed water drain to outside.

Connecting cord and insulation pipe for piping

Air inlet (Back and Left side)

Air outlet

CAUTION

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When heating operation, drain or

defrosted water  ows out from outdoor unit. Don’t close drain outlet portion in chilly area so as not to freeze these.

RAC-50YHA3

RAC-60YHA3

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INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS

OPERATION INDICATOR

● This  gure shows the opening condition of

front panel. Refer to page 19 in relation to how to open or close the front panel.

FILTER LAMP

When the device is operated for a total of about 200 hours, the FILTER lamp lights to indicate that it is time to clean the  lter. The lamp goes out when the “ (AUTO SWING)” button is pressed while the device is on “STANDBY MODE”.

OPERATION LAMP

This lamp lights during operation. The OPERATION LAMP  ashes in the following cases during heating.

(1) During preheating

For about 2~3 minutes after starting up.

(2) During defrosting

Defrosting will be performed about once an hour

when frost forms on the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit, for 5~10 minutes each time.

TIMER LAMP

This lamp lights when the timer is working.

TEMPORARY SWITCH

Use this switch to start and stop when the remote controller does not work. [Use non-conductor stick (example: toothpick)]

● By pressing the temporary switch, the operation is done in previously set operation mode.

● When the operation is done using the temporary switch after the power source is turned off and turn

on again, the operation is done in automatic mode.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

REMOTE CONTROLLER

● This controls the operation of the indoor unit. Signal range to reach indoor is about 7 meters. If inverter lamp is used,

the range of control may be shorter.

This unit can be  xed on a wall using the  xture provided. Before  xing it, make sure the indoor unit can be controlled

from the remote controller.

● Handle the remote controller with care. Dropping it or getting it wet may compromise its signal transmission capability.

● After new batteries are inserted into the remote controller, the unit will initially require approximately 10 seconds to

respond to commands and operate.

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Signal emitting window/transmission sign Point this window toward the indoor unit when controlling it. The transmission sign blinks when a signal is sent.

● Display

This indicates the room temperature selected, current time, timer status, function

and intensity of circulation selected.

● START/STOP button

Press this button to start operation. Press it again to stop operation.

● SLEEP button

Use this button to set the sleep timer.

● TEMPERATURE buttons

Use these buttons to raise or lower the temperature setting. (Keep pressed,

and the value will change more quickly.)

● TIME button

Use this button to set and check the time and date.

● RESET buttons

● FUNCTION selector

Use this button to select the operating mode. Every time you press it,

the mode will change from (AUTO) to (HEAT) to (DEHUMIDIFY) to (COOL) and to (FAN) cyclically.

● FAN SPEED selector

This determines the fan speed. Every time you press this button, the intensity

of circulation will change from (AUTO) to (HI) to (MED) to (LOW) to (SILENT) (This button allows selecting the optimal or preferred fan speed for each operation mode).

● AUTO SWING button

Controls the angle of the horizontal air de ector.

● TIMER control

Use this button to set the timer.

● OFF-TIMER button Select the turn OFF time.

● ON-TIMER button Select the turn ON time.

● RESERVE button Time setting reservation.

● CANCEL button Cancel time reservation.

Precautions for Use

● Do not put the remote controller in the following places.

● Under direct sunlight.

● In the vicinity of a heater.

● Handle the remote controller carefully. Do not drop it on the  oor,

and protect it from water.

● Once the outdoor unit stops, it will not restart for about 3 minutes

(unless you turn the power switch off and on or unplug the power cord and plug it in again).

This is to protect the device and does not indicate a failure.

● If you press the FUNCTION selector button during operation, the

device may stop for about 3 minutes for protection.

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

The device will automatically determine the mode of operation, HEAT or COOL depending on the current room temperature. The selected mode of operation will change when the room temperature varies.

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS

■ Auto Restart Control

● If there is a power failure, operation will be automatically restarted when the power is resumed with previous operation mode

and air ow direction.

(As the operation is not stopped by remote controller.)

● If you intend not to continue the operation when the power is resumed, switch off the power supply.

When you switch on the circuit breaker, the operation will be automatically restarted with previous operation mode and air ow

direction.

Note: 1. If you do not require Auto Restart Control, please consult your sales agent or OFF by remote control.

2. Auto Restart Control is not available when Timer or Sleep Timer mode is set.

■ As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you only

have to press the (START/STOP) button next time.

Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates the (AUTO) mode of operation.

● When AUTO has been selected, the device will automatically determine the mode of operation, HEAT, COOL or DEHUMIDIFY depending on the current room temperature. However the mode of operation will not change when indoor unit connected to multi type outdoor unit.

● If the mode automatically selected by the unit is not satisfactory, manually change the mode setting (heat, dehumidify, cool or fan).

Press the (START/STOP) button. Operation starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.

You can raise or lower the temperature setting as necessary by maximum of 3°C.

Press the temperature button and the temperature setting will change by 1°C each time.

● The preset temperature and the actual room temperature may vary somewhat depending on conditions.

● The display does not indicate the preset temperature in the AUTO mode. If you change the setting, the indoor unit will produce a beep.

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START

STOP

Press the (FAN SPEED) button, AUTO, LOW and SILENT is available.

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HEATING OPERATION

● Use the device for heating when the outdoor temperature is under 21°C.

When it is too warm (over 21°C), the heating function may not work in order to protect the device.

● In order to keep reliability of the device, please use this device above -15°C of the outdoor temperature.

Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (HEAT).

Set the desired FAN SPEED with the (FAN SPEED) button (the display indicates the setting). (AUTO) : The fan speed changes automatically

according to the temperature of the air which blows out.

(HI) : Economical as the room will become warm

quickly.

But you may feel a chill at the beginning.

(MED) : Fan speed slow.

(LOW) : Fan speed slower.

(SILENT) : Fan speed ultra slow.

Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE buttons (the display indicates the setting).

The temperature setting and the actual room temperature may vary somewhat depending on conditions.

Press the (START/STOP) button. Heating operation starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.

■ As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you only have to press the (START/STOP) button next time.

1

2

3

START

STOP

■ Defrosting

Defrosting will be performed about once an hour when frost forms on the heat exchange of the outdoor unit, for 5~10 minutes each time. During defrosting operation, the operation lamp blinks in cycle of 3 seconds on and 0.5 second off. The maximum time for defrosting is 20 minutes. However, if it is connected to multi type outdoor unit, the maximum time for defrosting is 15 minutes. (If the piping length used is longer than usual, frost will likely to form.)

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DEHUMIDIFYING OPERATION

Use the device for dehumidifying when the room temperature is over 16°C. When it is under 15°C, the dehumidifying function will not work.

■ Dehumidifying Function

● When the room temperature is higher than the temperature setting: The device will dehumidify the

room, reducing the room temperature to the preset level.

When the room temperature is lower than the temperature setting: Dehumidifying will be performed at

the temperature setting slightly lower than the current room temperature, regardless of the temperature setting. The function will stop (the indoor unit will stop emitting air) as soon as the room temperature becomes lower than the setting temperature.

● The preset room temperature may not be reached depending on the number of people present in

the room or other room conditions.

Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE button (the display indicates the setting).

The range of 20~26C is recommended as

the room temperature for dehumidifying.

Press the (START/STOP) button. Dehumidifying operation starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.

2

■ As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you

only have to press the

(START/STOP) button next time.

START

STOP

Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (DEHUMIDIFY). The FAN SPEED is set at LOW or SILENT.

1

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COOLING OPERATION

Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is –10 ~ 46°C. If in doors humidity is very high (80%), some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit.

Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (COOL).

Set the desired FAN SPEED with the

(FAN SPEED) button

(the display indicates the setting).

(AUTO) : The FAN SPEED is HI at  rst and varies

to LOW automatically when the preset temperature has been reached.

(HI) : Economical as the room will become cool

quickly.

(MED) : Fan speed slow.

(LOW) : Fan speed slower.

(SILENT) : Fan speed ultra slow.

Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE button (the display indicates the setting).

The temperature setting and the actual room temperature may vary some how depending on conditions.

Press the

(START/STOP) button. Cooling operation starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation. The cooling function does not start if the temperature setting is higher than the current room temperature (even though the

(OPERATION) lamp lights). The cooling function will start as soon as you set the temperature below the current room temperature.

■ As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you

only have to press the

(START/STOP) button next time.

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2

START

STOP

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FAN SPEED (AUTO)

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When the AUTO fan speed mode is set in the cooling/heating operation:

For the heating operation

● The fan speed will automatically change according to the temperature

of discharged air.

● When the difference of room temperature and setting temperature is

large, fan starts to run at HI speed.

● When the room temperature reaches setting temperature, fan speed

changes to LOW automatically.

● When the difference of room temperature and setting temperature is

large, fan starts to run at HI speed.

● After room temperature reaches the preset temperature, the cooling

operation, fan speed changes to LOW automatically.

For the cooling operation

FAN OPERATION

You can use the device simply as an air circulator. Use this function to dry the interior of the indoor unit at the end of summer.

Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (FAN).

Press the (FAN SPEED) button.

(HI) : The strongest air blow.

(MED) : Fan speed slow.

(LOW) : Fan speed slower.

(SILENT) : Fan speed ultra slow.

Press the (START/STOP) button. Fan operation starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.

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2

START

STOP

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2 Press the

(TIME) button.

3 Set the current

time with the TIMER control button.

4 Press the (TIME)

button again. The time indication starts lighting instead of  ashing.

HOW TO SET THE TIMER

You can set the device to turn off at the preset time.

After you change or replace the batteries.

1 Set the

(TIME) button.

1 Press the

(OFF-TIMER) button. The (OFF) mark blinks on the display.

1 Press the

(ON-TIMER) button the (ON) mark blinks on the display.

● The device

will turn on at the designated times.

TIME

OFF TIMER

ON TIMER

RESERVE

CANCEL

AM PM

● The time indication will disappear

automatically in 10 second.

● To check the current time setting,

press the (TIME) button twice.

The setting of the current time is

now complete.

Example: The current time is 1:30 p.m.

3 Point the signal window of the remote controller

toward the indoor unit, and press the (RESERVE) button. The (OFF) mark starts lighting instead of  ashing and the sign (RESERVED) lights. A beep occurs and the (TIMER) lamp lights on the indoor unit.

2 Set the turn-

off time with the TIMER control button.

The setting of turn-off time is now complete.

Example: The device will turn off at 11:00p.m.

Example: The device will turn on at 7:00 a.m. The setting of the turn-on time is now complete.

3 Point the signal window of the remote controller

toward the indoor unit, and press the (RESERVE) button.

The

(ON) mark starts lighting instead of  ashing and the (RESERVED) sign lights. A beep occurs and the (TIMER) lamp lights on the indoor unit.

2 Set the turn-

on time with the TIMER control button.

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● The device will turn on (off) and off (on) at the designated times.

● The switching occurs  rst at the preset time that comes earlier.

● The arrow mark appearing on the display indicates the sequence of switching operations.

1 Press the

(ON-OFF) button so that the (OFF) mark blinks.

How to Cancel Reservation

Point the signal window of the remote controller toward the indoor unit, and press the (CANCEL) button. The (RESERVED) sign goes out with a beep and the (TIMER) lamp turns off on the indoor unit.

2 Set the

turn-off time with the TIMER control button. Press the (RESERVE) button.

3 Press

the

(ONTIMER) button so that the

(OFF) mark

lights and the

(ON) mark

blinks.

4 Set the

turn-on time with the TIMER control button.

5 Point the signal

window of the remote controller toward the indoor unit, and press the (RESERVE) button. The

(ON) mark starts lighting instead of  ashing and the

(RESERVED) sign lights. A beep occurs and the

(TIMER) lamp lights on the indoor unit.

Example: The device will turn off at 10:30 p.m. and it will be turned on at 7:00 a.m. The settings of the turn-on/off times are now complete.

● The timer may be used in three ways: off-timer, on-timer, and ON/OFF (OFF/ON)-timer. Set

the current time at  rst because it serves as a reference.

● As the time settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you only have to press the

(RESERVE) button in order to use the same settings next time.

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HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER

1 Set the ON-timer.

Set the current time at  rst if it is not set before (see the pages for setting the current time). Press the (SLEEP) button, and the display changes as shown below.

Mode

Sleep timer

Indication

1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 7 hours

Sleep timer off

44 44

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Sleep Timer: The device will continue working for the designated number of hours and then turn off. Point the signal window of the remote controller toward the indoor unit, and press the SLEEP button. The timer information will be displayed on the remote controller. The TIMER lamp lights with a beep from the indoor unit. When the sleep timer has been set, the display indicates the turn-off time.

Example: If you set 3 hours sleep time at 11:38 p.m., the turn-off time is 2:38 a.m.

2 Press the (SLEEP) button and set the sleep timer.

The device will be turned off by the sleep timer and turned on by on-timer.

How to Cancel Reservation

Point the signal window of the remote controller toward the indoor unit, and press the (CANCEL) button. The (RESERVED) sign goes out with a beep and the (TIMER) lamp turns off on the indoor unit.

For heating:

In this case, the device will turn off in 2 hours (at 1:38 a.m.) and it will be turned on 6:00 next morning.

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ADJUSTING THE AIR DEFLECTOR

1

2

Adjustment of the conditioned air to the left and right.

Hold the vertical air de ector as shown in the  gure and adjust the conditioned air to the left and right.

● If the “ (AUTO SWING)” button is pressed once,

the horizontal air de ector swings up and down. If the button is pressed again, the de ector stops in its current position. Several seconds (about 6 seconds) may be required before the de ector starts to move.

● Use the horizontal air de ector within the adjusting range

shown on the right.

● When the operation is stopped, the horizontal air de ector

moves and stops at the position where the air outlet closes.

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CAUTION

● In “Cooling” operation, do not keep the horizontal air

de ector swinging for a long time. Some dew may form on the horizontal air de ector and dew may drop.

Adjustment of the conditioned air in the upward and downward directions.

The horizontal air de ector is automatically set to the proper angle suitable for each operation. The de ector can be swung up and down continuously and also set to the desired angle using the “ (AUTO SWING)” button.

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HOW TO EXCHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

1

Remove the cover as shown in the  gure and take out the old batteries.

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2

Install the new batteries. The direction of the batteries should match the marks in the case.

1. Do not use new and old batteries, or different kinds of batteries together.

2. Take out the batteries when you do not use the remote controller for 2 or 3 months.

CAUTION

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CIRCUIT BREAKER

When you do not use the room air conditioner, set the circuit breaker to “OFF”.

TEMPORARY SWITCH

If the remote controller does not work due to battery failure, press this switch to start and stop operation.

● This temporary operation will be at the setting made most recently. (The unit will immediately go into

automatic operation once power is switched on.)

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Suitable Room Temperature Install curtain or blinds

Ventilation Effective Usage Of Timer

Do Not Forget To Clean The Pre-Filter

Please Adjust Suitable Temperature

For Baby And Children

Warning

Freezing temperature is bad for health and a waste of electric power.

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It is possible to reduce heat entering the room through windows.

At night, please use the “OFF or ON timer operation mode”, together with your wake up time in the morning. This will enable you to enjoy a comfortable room temperature. Please use the timer effectively.

Dusty pre- lter will reduce the air volume and the cooling ef ciency. To prevent from wasting electric energy, please clean the  lter every 2 weeks.

Please pay attention to the room temperature and air  ow direction when operating the unit for baby, children and old folks who have dif culty in movement.

Caution

Do not close the room for a long period of time. Occasionally open the door and windows to allow the entrance of fresh air.

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THE IDEAL WAYS OF OPERATION

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FOR USER’S INFORMATION

The Air Conditioner And The Heat Source In The Room

Not Operating For A Long Time

When Lightning Occurs

Caution

If the amount of heat in the room is above the cooling capability of the air conditioner (for example: more people entering the room, using heating equipments and etc.), the preset room temperature cannot be achieved.

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When the indoor unit is not to be used for a long period of time, please switch off the power from the mains. If the power from mains remains “ON”, the indoor unit still consumes about 8W in the operation control circuit even if it is in “OFF” mode.

Warning

To protect the whole unit during lightning, please stop operating the unit and remove the plug from the socket.

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Interference From Electrical Products

Caution

To avoid noise interference, please place the indoor unit and its remote controller at least 1m away from electrical products.

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Claws

(4 places)

ATTACHING THE AIR PURIFYING FILTERS

1

Open the front panel

● Pull up the front panel by holding it at both sides

with both hands.

2

Remove the pre- lter

● Push upward to release the claws and pull out the

 lter.

3

4

Attach the pre- lters

● Attach the pre- lters by ensuring that the surface

written “FRONT” is facing front.

● After attaching the pre- lters, push the front panel at

three arrow portion as shown in  gure and close it.

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out when  lter lamp lights. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.

CAUTION

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CAUTION

NOTE

Attaching the air purifying  lters

● Attach the air purifying  lters to the frame by gently

compress its both sides and release after insertion into pre- lter frame.

Do not bend the air purifying  lter as it may cause damage to the structure.

● In case of removing the air purifying  lters, please follow the above procedures.

● The cooling capacity is slightly weakened and the cooling speed becomes slower when the air

purifying  lters are used. So, set the fan speed to "HIGH" when using it in this condition.

● Do not operate the air conditioner without pre- lter. Dust may enter the air conditioner and fault may

occur.

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out when  lter lamp lights. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.

1. PRE-FILTER

Clean the pre- lter, as it removes dust inside the room. In case the pre- lter is full of dust, the air  ow will decrease and the cooling capacity will be reduced. Further, noise may occur. Be sure to clean the  lter following the procedure below.

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CAUTION

1

Open the front panel and remove the  lter

● Gently lift and remove the air purifying  lter

from the  lter frame.

2

3

● Re-insert the air purifying  lter to the  lter

frame. Set the pre- lter with “FRONT” mark facing front, and slot them into the original state.

● After attaching the pre- lters, push the front

panel at three arrow portions as shown in  gure and close it.

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CAUTION

● Do not wash with hot water at more than 40°C. The  lter may shrink.

● When washing it, shake off moisture completely and dry it in the shade; do not expose it directly

to the sun. The  lter may shrink.

● Do not use detergent on the air purifying  lter as some detergent may deteriorate the air purifying

 lter electrostatic performance.

Vacuum dust from the pre- lter and air purifying  lter using vacuum cleaner. If there is too much dust, rinse under running tap water and gently brush it with soft bristle brush. Allow  lters to dry in shade.

NOTE:

● Air purifying  lter should be cleaned every month or sooner if noticeable loading occurs. When

used overtime, it may lose its deodorizing function. For maximum performance, it is recommended to replace it every 1 year depending on application requirements.

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2. Washable Front Panel

● Remove the front panel and wash with clean

water. Wash it with a soft sponge. After using neutral detergent, wash thoroughly

with clean water.

● When front panel is not removed, wipe it with

a soft dry cloth. Wipe the remote controller

thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

● Wipe the water thoroughly.

If water remains at indicators or signal

receiver of indoor unit, it causes trouble.

Method of removing the front panel. Be sure to hold the front panel with both hands

to detach and attach it.

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CAUTION

● Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning

it as this may cause short circuit.

● Never use hot water (above 40°C), benzine, gasoline, acid, thinner

or a brush, because they will damage the plastic surface and the coating.

Removing the Front Panel

● When the front panel is fully opened with both

hands, push the right arm to the inside to

release it, and while closing the front panel

slightly, put it out forward.

Attaching the Front Panel

● Move the projections of the left and right arms

into the Flanges in the unit and securely insert them into the holes.

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REGULAR INSPECTION

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL EITHER

EVERY HALF YEARLY OR YEARLY. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT OR SERVICE SHOP.

Is the earth line disconnected or broken?

Is the mounting frame seriously affected by rust and is the outdoor unit tilted or unstable?

Is the plug of power line  rmly plugged into the socket? (Please ensure no loose contact between them).

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by quali ed service personnel. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.

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CAUTION

3. MAINTENANCE BEFORE LONG OFF PERIOD

● Running the unit setting the operation mode to

(FAN) and the fan speed to HI for about half a day

on a  ne day, and dry the whole of the unit.

● Switch off the power plug.

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AFTER SALE SERVICE AND WARRANTY

WHEN ASKING FOR SERVICE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS

When it does not operate

● Is the fuse all right?

● Is the voltage extremely high or low?

● Is the circuit breaker “ON”?

● Is the setting of operation mode different from other indoor

units?

● Is the air  lter blocked with dust?

● Does sunlight fall directly on the outdoor unit?

● Is the air  ow of the outdoor unit obstructed?

● Are the doors or windows opened, or is there any source

of heat in the room?

● Is the set temperature suitable?

● Are the air inlets or air outlets of indoor and outdoor units

blocked?

● Is the fan speed “LOW” or “SILENT”?

CONDITION CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS

Notes

● In quiet operation or stopping the operation, the following phenomena

may occassionally occur, but they are not abnormal for the operation. (1) Slight  owing noise of refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle. (2) Slight rubbing noise from the fan casing which is cooled and then

gradually warmed as operation stops.

● The odor will possibly be emitted from the room air conditioner because

the various odor, emitted by smoke, foodstuffs, cosmetics and so on,

sticks to it. So the air  lter and the evaporator regularly must be cleaned

to reduce the odor.

● Please contact your sales agent immediately if the air conditioner still fails to operate normally after the above

inspections. Inform your agent of the model of your unit, production number, date of installation. Please also inform him regarding the fault.

● Power supply shall be connected at the rated voltage, otherwise the unit will be broken or could not reach

the speci ed capacity.

When it does not cool well When it does not hot well

If the remote controller is

not transmitting a signal.

● Do the batteries need replacement?

● Is the polarity of the inserted batteries correct?

Remote controller display is dim or blank.)

NOTE:

● If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord obtainable at authorized

service parts centers.

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Please note: On switching on the equipment, particularly when the room light is dimmed, a slight brightness  uctuation may occur. This is of no consequence. The conditions of the local Power Supply Companies are to be observed.

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Indoor Dry bulb °C 21 32 20 27 Wet bulb °C 15 23 12 19 Outdoor Dry bulb °C 21 46 2 21 Wet bulb °C 15 26 1 15

Note

● Avoid to use the room air conditioner for cooling operation when the outside temperature is below

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10°C (14°F).

The recommended maximum and minimum operating temperatures of the hot and cold sides

should be as below:

Cooling Heating