Hitachi SPX-RCDA, RAR-5G1 Users Manual

Remote Controller Manual

MODEL

SPX-RCDA

(RAR-5G1)

Remote Controller manual Page 1~11

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

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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

● In case of power failure happen, Wired Remote Controller may not show current operating mode when power

comes back. However unit will continue to operate at previous setting mode.

● It is not recommended to use both Wireless Remote Controller and Wired Remote Controller at the same

time.

● Some features of Wireless Remote Controller are not available when use Wired Remote Controller as mentioned

below:

Standard Wireless Remote Controller

RAR-5E1

RAR-5E2

RAR-5E3

RAR-5E4

Features not available on Wired Remote Controller

● Powerfull

● Information

● One touch clean

● Leave home

● Powerfull

● Information

● One touch clean

● Leave home

● Powerfull

● Information

● One touch clean

● Leave home

● Powerfull

● Silent

● Weekly timer

● Auto swing (vertical)

● Auto swing (horizontal)

● Silent

● Weekly timer

● Auto swing (vertical)

● Silent

● Weekly timer

● Auto swing (vertical)

● Air purify

● Silent

RAR-5E5

● Information

● One touch clean

● Leave home

● Powerfull

● Information

● One touch clean

● Leave home

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● Weekly timer

● Auto swing (vertical)

● Extended

● Silent

● Weekly timer

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROLLER

■ This controls the operation function and timer setting of the room air conditioner.

OPERATION LAMP

START/STOP Button

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

MODE SELECTOR Button

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

(AUTO) to (HEAT)

from to

(DEHUMIDIFY) and to

(COOL) cyclically.

SLEEP Button

Use this button to set the sleep timer. (

SET Button

Timer setting reservation.

OFF TIMER Button

Select the turn OFF timer.

ON TIMER Button

Select the turn ON timer.

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Transmission Sign

The transmission sign blinks when a signal has been send.

RESET SWITCH

ROOM TEMPERATURE Setting Button

Room temperature setting. Value will change quicker when keep pressing.

FAN SPEED Button

This determines the fan speed. Every time you press this button, the intensity of circulation will change from

(AUTO) to (HIGH)

(MED) to (LOW)

to to

(SILENT)(This button allows selecting the optimal or preferred fan speed for each operation mode).

CANCEL Button

Cancel timer reservation.

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Precautions for Use

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

O Under direct sunlight.

O In the vicinity of a heater.

O Handle the remote controller carefully. Do not drop it on the ß oor, and protect it from water.

O 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.

O If you press the MODE SELECTOR button during operation, the device may stop for about 3 minutes

for protection.

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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.

(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.

Note: 1. If you do not require Auto Restart Control, please consult your sales agent.

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

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.

Press the MODE selector button so that the display indicates the

(AUTO) mode of operation.

O When AUTO has been selected, the device will automatically

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determine the mode of operation, HEAT or COOL depending on the current room temperature. However the mode of operation will not change when indoor unit is connected to multi type outdoor unit.

O If the mode automatically selected by the unit is not

satisfactory, manually change the mode setting (HEAT, DEHUMIDIFY or COOL).

Press the (FAN SPEED) button to select AUTO, HIGH, MED,

LOW or SILENT.

Set the desired FAN SPEED with the display indicates the setting).

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START

STOP

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

you only have to press the

 (AUTO)  (HIGH) (MED)

Press the Operation starts. Press the button again to stop operation.

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(SILENT) (LOW)

(START/STOP) button.

(FAN SPEED) button (the

(START/STOP) button next time.

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 maintain reliability of the device, please use this device when outdoor temperature is above

–15°C

Press the MODE SELECTOR button so that the display indicates (HEAT).

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Set the desired FAN SPEED with the (the display indicates the setting).

 (AUTO)   (HIGH) (MED)

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3

START

STOP

Q As the settings are stored in the memory of the remote controller, you

only have to press the

Q During AUTO fan, the fan speed automatically changes as below: O When the difference between room temperature and setting temperature

is large, fan starts to run at HI speed.

O After room temperature reaches the preset temperature, fan speed

will be changed to lower speed to obtain optimum room temperature condition for natural healthy heating.

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

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

Press the Press the button again to stop operation.

(START/STOP) button. Heating operation starts.

(SILENT) (LOW)

(START/STOP) button next time.

(FAN SPEED) button

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 a cycle of 3 seconds on and 0.5 second off. The maximum time for defrosting is 20 minutes. However, if the indoor unit 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 is 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.

Press the MODE SELECTOR button so that the display indicates

(DEHUMIDIFY). Press speed.

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

The range of 20-26ûC is recommended as the

(FAN SPEED) button to select SILENT or LOW fan

room temperature for dehumidifying.

START

STOP

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

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

(START/STOP) button next time.

Q Dehumidifying Function

O 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.

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

or other room conditions.

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COOLING OPERATION

Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is –10 ~ 43°C. If indoor humidity is very high (80%), some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit.

Press the MODE SELECTOR button so that the display indicates (COOL).

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Set the desired FAN SPEED with the (the display indicates the setting).

 (AUTO)   (HIGH) (MED)

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

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

Press the

START

STOP

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 The cooling function will start as soon as you set the temperature below the current room temperature.

Q As the settings are stored in the memory of the remote controller, you

only have to press the

Q During AUTO fan, the fan speed automatically changes as below: O When th e differ ence between ro om temp erature and setting

temperature is large, fan starts to run at HI speed.

O After room temperature reaches the preset temperature, fan speed

will be changed to lower speed to obtain optimum room temperature condition for natural healthy cooling.

(START/STOP) button. Cooling operation starts.

(SILENT) (LOW)

(START/STOP) button next time.

(FAN SPEED) button

(OPERATION) lamp lights).

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LEAVE HOME(LH) AND CLEAN (ONE TOUCH CLEAN) OPERATIONS

O Leave Home (LH) and CLEAN(One Touch Clean) operations activation buttons are not available on this device.

The operations shall be activated by wireless remote controller.

O Please refer to wireless 'Remote Controller Manual' to activate the operations.

NOTE

O If or is displayed on the wired remote controller display, the unit will operate Leave Home

(LH) operation mode or CLEAN (One Touch Clean) which shall be activated by wireless remote controller.

O Push start/stop button to stop Leave Home (LH) or CLEAN (One Touch Clean) operation.

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TIMER RESERVATION

■ ON Timer and OFF Timer are available.

OFF Timer Reservation

■ Operation stop at setting timer

OFF TIMER setting

1

● Select the OFF TIMER by pressing the (OFF)

Button.

● Setting timer will change according to the below

sequence when you press the button.

0.5 hour interval

● The value change quicker if you keep pressing the

button.

2

Press the (SET) button

● OFF TIMER is reserved.

● The (OFF) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.

ON Timer Reservation

ON TIMER setting

1

● Select the ON TIMER by pressing the (ON)

Button.

● At the beginning of setting, timer is set to 6 hours.

● Setting timer will change according to the below

sequence.

0.5 hour interval

1 hour interval

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■ O pera tio n wil l sta rt fo r s et t ing temperat ure at setting ti mer (The starting time may different depend on the ro om tem per ature and set temperature).

● The value change quicker if you keep pressing the

button.

2

Press the (SET) button

● ON TIMER is reserved.

● The (ON) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.

CANCELLATION of Timer Reservation

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Press the (CANCEL) button

● As the timer settings are stored in remote controller

memory, you only have to press the in order to use the same setting next time.

(SET) button

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HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER

Example: Setting 3 hours sleep timer.

Mode

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Sleep timer

Sleep Timer: The device will continue working for the designated number of hours and then turn off. Press the SLEEP button. The timer information will be displayed on the remote controller.

1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 7 hours

Indication

Sleep timer off

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How to Cancel Reservation

Press the (CANCEL) button. The

and (RESERVED) sign goes out.

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.

NOTE

● If you set the sleep timer after the off or on-timer has been

set, the sleep timer becomes effective instead of the off or on-timer set earlier.

● 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.

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INSTALLATION OF WIRED REMOTE CONTROLLER

(a) Connection to the electrical box;

● Remove the cover of electric box

● Connect the connector of wired remote controller to CN1102 of electrical board

● Assemble back the cover of electrical box

(b) Wiring installation for wired remote controller (2 methods);

● Wired remote controller casing can be opened by pressing the slots with minus screw driver (see below

diagram)

Top casing

Bottom casing

● Decide the Þ xing location of remote controller so that the length of wire shall be within 15 meters.

● Do not cut the provided wire. Excess wire should be properly wound and Þ tted at safe

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CAUTION

Wall recessed wiring installation (Supplied)

1. When connecting the wires via the wall’s recessed slot;

Á Fix the bottom casin g to the wal l by

provided screw.

Á Ass emble the top casi ng to the fixed

bottom casing.

(Refer to the illustration below for detail

installation)

Lead wires (3 strands) are inserted through and fastened via a rib-clip

place.

● Do not join the wire with additional wire.

Wiring installation illustrations

Inside top wiring installation (Alternative)

2. When the wires to be connected from the inside top portion of top casing;

Á Break off a perforated aperture located at the top portion

of the bottom casing by nipper. Smoothen the aperture

by cutter. Fix the bottom casing to the wall by provided screw. Á Connect the wires to the lead wires connector. Á Mount the wires through the provided slot on top casing.

Á Assemble the top casing to the Þ xed bottom casing

Wall mounting screws (2 pieces) (provided)

(Refer to the illustration below for detail installation)

Wires

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Location of wall mounting screw

Lead wires connector

Wires

Lead wires connector

Wires

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Lead wires connector

Lead wires (3 strands)

Wires

Wall mounting screws (2 pieces to

be used) (provided)

MEMO

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