Hitachi RAS-S18CZT, RAS-S24CZT, RAC-S18CZT, RAC-S24CZT, RAS-X24CAT Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH

INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT

OUTDOOR UNIT

INDOOR UNIT

RAS-S18CZT RAS-S24CZT

MODEL

RAS-S18CZT/RAC-S18CZT RAS-S24CZT/RAC-S24CZT

Instruction manual Page 1~22

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use, please read this instruction manual completely.

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RAC-S24CZT

SPLIT TYPE

RAC-S18CZT

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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.

WARNING

PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION

● Do not reconstruct the unit.

Water leakage, fault, short circuit or  re may occur if you reconstruct

the unit by yourself.

● 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.

● 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.

● A circuit breaker should be installed depending on the mounting site of

the unit. Without a circuit breaker, the danger of electric shock exists.

● Do not install near location where there is  ammable gas. The outdoor

unit may catch  re if  ammable gas leaks around it.

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

CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS DURING SHIFTING OR MAINTENANCE

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

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

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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.

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

electric shock and  re.

● 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.

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

at authorized service/parts centers.

● 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.

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

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

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

● 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.

● 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.

C A U T

I O N

● 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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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.

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INDOOR UNIT

OUTDOOR UNIT

WIDTH (mm)

1150

850

MODEL

RAS-S18CZT / RAS-S24CZT

RAC-S18CZT

RAC-S24CZT

HEIGHT (mm)

333

650

800

DEPTH (mm)

245

298

MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART

AIR FILTER

To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit. (Refer page 18)

FRONT PANEL (AIR INLET).

INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS

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

HORIZONTAL DEFLECTOR

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VERTICAL

DEFLECTOR (AIR OUTLET)

(Refer page 13)

REMOTE CONTROLLER

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

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DRAIN PIPE

Condensed water drain to outside.

CONNECTING CORD AND INSULATION PIPE FOR PIPING

AIR INLET (BACK, LEFT SIDE)

AIR OUTLET

DRAIN PIPE

Condensed water drain to outside.

CONNECTING CORD AND INSULATION PIPE FOR PIPING

AIR INLET (BACK, LEFT SIDE)

AIR OUTLET

RAC-S18CZT

RAC-S24CZT

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INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS

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.

OPERATION INDICATOR

TIMER LAMP

This lamp lights when the timer is working.

OPERATION LAMP

This lamp lights during operation.

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”.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

REMOTE CONTROLLER

This controls the operation of the indoor unit. The range of control is about 7 meters. If indoor lighting is controlled electronically, 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.

● Transmission sign

The transmission sign blinks when a signal is sent.

● Display

This indicates the room temperature selected, timer status, function

and intensity of circulation selected.

● CIRCULATION button

Use this button to set air circulation in the room or start operation.

● DEHUMIDIFYING button

Use this button to dehumidify the room or start operation.

● COOLING button

Use this button to set cooling mode in the room or start operation.

● RESET button

● PARALLEL SWING buttonA

Controls the angle of the vertical air de ectors to parallel.

● STOP button

Press this button to stop operation only.

● SUPER SILENT button

Use this button to set silent condition.

● 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).

● AUTO SWING button

Controls the angle of the horizontal air de ector.

● TEMPERATURE button

Use this button to raise or lower the temperature setting. (Keep

pressed, and the value will change more quickly.)

● SLEEP button

Use this button to set the sleep timer.

● ON-TIMER button Select to turn ON time.

Precautions for Use

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

● In 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.

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COOLING OPERATION

Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is 21~43°C. If indoor humidity is very high (over 80%), some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit.

Press the button so that the display indicates

(COOL). Cooling operation starts with a beep. 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.

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

MED or 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.

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

The range of 25 ~ 28°C is recommended as the room temperature for cooling. If the temperature setting is 27°C, the room temperature will be controlled at around 27°C.

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

Press the

(STOP) button to stop operation.

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

only have to press the

(COOLING) button next time.

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STOP

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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, and 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.

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

only have to press the

(DEHUMIDIFY) button next time.

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.

2

Press the (DEHUMIDIFY) button. Dehumidifying operation starts with a beep.

The FAN SPEED is set at LOW automatically. The FAN SPEED button does not work.

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Press the (STOP) button to stop operation.

STOP

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SUPER SILENT

Press the button.

● Operation start with a signal received sound “beep”.

● Unit will be forced operate in any operation mode as before

with SUPER SILENT fan speed. The indication of operation mode, temperature setting, fan speed and timer value on remote controller will remain no change.

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CANCELLATION of SUPER SILENT Operation

Cancel Condition

Operation mode after cancel

Press button. Sleeping timer time is up

Stop operation

Press button Next fan speed operation

NOTE:

Under SUPER SILENT operation and quiet environment, phenomena like  owing noise of refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle may occur, but this is normal for the operation.

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CIRCULATION OPERATION

Press the button so that the display indicates (CIRCULATE). Circulating operation starts with a beep.

Press the FAN SPEED button and select the desired FAN SPEED (the display indicates your choice).

Press the temperature control button to set to the desired temperature.

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

you only have to press the

(CIRCULATION) button next time.

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Press the (STOP) button to stop operation.

STOP

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■ Circulation Function

● During circulation operation, compressor will not be running and there is no cooling operation with only

indoor fan running.

● When the setting temperature is higher than room temperature, indoor fan will stop running.

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HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER

Press the (SLEEP) button, and the display changes as shown below.

Mode

Sleep

timer

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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.

SLEEP

4

Indication

1 hr 2 hrs 3 hrs 10 hrs 11 hrs 12 hrs

Sleep timer off

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Explanation of the sleep timer

The device will control the FAN SPEED and room temperature automatically so as to be quiet and good for people’s health.

● You can not set other timer during sleep timer operation.

● After sleep timer time is up and when press sleep button again, the sleep timer

will be set as last setting.

● Sleep timer effective only once.

NOTE

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HOW TO SET THE TIMER

ON TIME setting

● Select the ON TIMER by pressing the (ON)

Button.

● Setting time will change according to the below

sequence.

ON Timer Reservation

■ Operation will start for setting temperature at setting time (The starting time may different depend on the room temperature and set temperature).

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AIR FLOW LOUVERS ADJUSTMENTS

1

● 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.

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.

Horizontal air de ector

2

Adjustment of the conditioned air in the left and right directions.

● If the “ (PARALLEL SWING)” button is pressed

once, the vertical air de ectors swing left and right to parallel. If the button is pressed again, the de ectors stop in their current position. Several second (about 6 seconds) may be required before the de ectors start to move.

● PARALLEL SWING

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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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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.

3. Use high quality and high performance AAA batteries to avoid short operating life and electrolyte leakages

CAUTION

When using the remote control, if there is no response from the air conditioner unit and or the remote control has fading and dim displays, the batteries in the remote control device need to be removed and replaced with new ones

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THE IDEAL WAYS OF OPERATION

Suitable Room Temperature Install curtain or blinds

Ventilation Effective Usage Of Timer

Do Not Forget To Clean The Air Filter

Please Adjust Suitable Temperature

For Baby And Children

Warning

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

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

At night, please use the “sleep 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 air  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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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.

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.

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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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

Attaching the air purifying  lters

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

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

4

Attach the pre- lter

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

written “FRONT” is facing front.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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 not washable and can be use in 1 year time. Type number for this air purifying

 lter is <SPX-NTW2>. Please use this number for ordering when you want to renew it.

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

occur.

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Claws

(4 places)

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by quali ed service personnel. 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 pre- lter following the procedure below.

CAUTION

1

Open the front panel and remove the pre- lter

● Gently lift and remove the air purifying  lter

from the pre- lter frame.

2

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

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.

CAUTION

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

NOTE:

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

used overtime, it may loose 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.

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.

Flange

Hole

Projection

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3. MAINTENANCE AT BEGINNING OF LONG OFF PERIOD

● Run the unit by setting the operation mode to

(CIRCULATION), the temperature to 16°C 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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REGULAR INSPECTION

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONAL 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.

CAUTION

Note :

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly quali ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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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”?

● Was the air  lter cleaned?

● 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?

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

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MEMO

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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 Indoor Dry bulb °C 21 32 Wet bulb °C 15 23 Outdoor Dry bulb °C 21 43 Wet bulb °C 15 26

Note

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

21°C (70°F).

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

should be as below:

Cooling