Hitachi RAS-R10C-1, RAC-R10C-1, RAS-R13C-1, RAC-R13C-1 Instruction Manual

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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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Make sure to connect earth line.

Indicates the instructions that must be followed.

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Please keep this manual after reading.

PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION

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Do not reconstruct the unit. Water leakage, fault, short circuit or fire may occur if you reconstruct the unit by yourself.

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Please ask your sales agent or qualified technician for the installation

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WARNING

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CAUTION

of your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or fire 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.

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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 flammable gas. The outdoor unit may catch fire if flammable gas leaks around it.

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Please ensure smooth flow of water when installing the drain hose.

The sign in the figure indicates prohibition.

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PRECAUTIONS DURING SHIFTING OR MAINTENANCE

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Should abnormal situation arises (like burning smell), please stop operating the unit

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and turn off the circuit breaker. Contact your agent. Fault, short circuit or fire 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 fire.

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Please contact your agent if you need to remove and reinstall the unit. Electric shock or fire may occur if you remove and reinstall the unit yourself improperly.

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

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Avoid an extended period of direct air flow for your health.

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Do not put objects like thin rods into the panel of blower and suction side because the high-speed fan inside may cause danger.

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

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

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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

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The product shall be operated under the manufacturer specification and not for any other intended use.

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

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When operating the unit with burning equipments, regularly ventilate the room to avoid oxygen insufficiency.

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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.

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Please ensure that outdoor mounting frame is always stable, firm and without defect. If not, the outdoor unit may collapse and cause danger.

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Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning it as this may cause short circuit.

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Do not use any aerosol or hair sprays near the indoor unit. This chemical can adhere on heat exchanger fin and blocked the evaporation water flow to drain pan. The water will drop on tangential fan and cause water splashing out from indoor unit.

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Please switch off the unit and turn off the circuit breaker during cleaning, the high-speed fan inside the unit may cause danger.

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

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

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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.

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Do not place plants directly under the air flow as it is bad for the plants.

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When operating the unit with the door and windows opened, (the room humidity is always above 80%) and with the air deflector facing down or moving automatically for a long period of time, water will condense on the air deflector and drips down occasionally. This will wet your furniture. Therefore, do not operate under such condition for a long time.

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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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INDOOR UNIT

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART

AIR FILTER

To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit. (Refer page 17)

FRONT PANEL (AIR INLET).

INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS

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

OUTDOOR UNIT

RAC-R10C-1

HORIZONTAL DEFLECTOR DEFLECTOR (AIR OUTLET)

(Refer page 12)

REMOTE CONTROL

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

DRAIN PIPE

Condensed water drain to outside.

CONNECTING CORD

AIR INLET (BACK, LEFT SIDE)

AIR OUTLET

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VERTICAL

RAC-R13C-1

MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS

RAS-R10C-1 / R13C-1

RAC-R10C-1

RAC-R13C-1

DRAIN PIPE

Condensed water drain to outside.

CONNECTING CORD

AIR INLET (BACK, LEFT SIDE)

AIR OUTLET

WIDTH (mm)MODEL

780

700

750

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HEIGHT (mm)

280

570

DEPTH (mm)

210

280

INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS

SUPER LAMP

This lamp lights during super operation.

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OPERATION INDICATOR

Temporary Switch

TEMPORARY SWITCH

OPERATION LAMP

This lamp lights during operation.

TIMER LAMP

This lamp lights when the timer is working.

Power switch

TEMPORARY SWITCH

Press

Non-conductor Stick

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

■ This controls the operation function and timer setting of the room air conditioner. The range of control is about 4 meters. If indoor lighting is controlled electronically, the range of control may be shorter.

SILENT

SILENT Button

SUPER Button

SILENT

SUPER

Precautions for Use

● Do not put the remote controller in direct

sunlight and high temperature.

● Do not drop it on the floor, and protect

it from water.

● If you press the FUNCTION selector

button during operation, the air conditioner may stop for about 3 minutes for protection before you can start it again. (unless you turn off and on again the power source)

TIMER RESERVE / CANCEL Button

You can use the remote controller by fixing it on the wall with the accessory parts.

● Before fixing it,

make sure the unit can be controlled by the remote control unit at the fixing position.

HOLDER

REMOTE CONTROLLER

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

SILENT

SUPER

■ The device will automatically determine the operation mode either COOL or DEHUMIDIFY, depending on the initial room temperature. The selected operation mode will not change when the room temperature varies.

SILENT

SUPER

Press the (START/STOP) button

1

● Operation start with a “beep”.

Press the (START/STOP) button

STOP

● The fan speed selector does not work at this operation.

■ You can slightly adjust the room temperature.

Press the (ROOM TEMPERATURE) button

1

● Temperature setting change by 1°C for each 1 time press.

Up

Down

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● You can raise or lower the temperature setting by a maximum of

3°C.

● The display does not indicate the preset temperature in the Automatic

mode. Device will receive the setting by a “beep”.

■ CONDITION OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION

● The selected mode of operation will not change during the operation even though the room

temperature change.

INITIAL ROOM

TEMPERATURE (APPROX.)

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Over 27°C COOL

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16 ~ 27°C

FUNCTION

DEHUMIDIFY

TEMPERATURE

SETTING

27°C

Slightly lower than the room temperature

FAN SPEED

● When the difference of room

temperature and setting temperature is large, fan starts to run at HI speed,

● After room temperature come

to the preset temperature, the cooling operation, which changes the fan speed and room temperature to obtain optimum conditions for natural healthful cooling, will be performed.

LOW

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SILENT OPERATION ONE TOUCH

■ You can choose this mode in everytime when you want to reduce noise from air conditioner operation.

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

Press button

1

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

● The device will set to cooling mode and change fan speed down to

the lowest speed automatically.

2 Temperature changing

2

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SILENT

Increase temperature when it is too cool.

Decrease temperature when it is too hot.

SILENT

SUPER

This mode cannot change fan speed.

SUGGESTION

Cooling capacity will be decreased 20-25% at silent mode. This mode is suitable to be used after room temperature comes to setting temperature.

If the room humidity is more than 80% when using silent operation one touch system, water will condense on the air deflector and drips down occasionally.

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SUPER COOLING ONE TOUCH

SUPER

■ Use this mode whenever you want more cooling immediately.

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

Press button

1

● Operation start with a signal received sound “beep” and sign

blink.

● Initial setting temperature changed to 16°C and fan speed is changed

to maximum speed (Indicated by sign).

● Unit continues to operate in this mode for 1 hr. After that fan speed

changed to auto fan mode. The indicator of light and remote do not change until unit operation is off or mode is changed.

■ If press “SUPER” button again during super operation, unit will re-

operated in this mode again for 1 Hr.

Room Temperature Setting

2

SUPER

Up up when too cool.

DOWN unable to down because this setting temperature is

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the lowest (16°C).

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FAN SPEED SETTING

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SILENT

SUPER

● Press to change fan speed as the below sequence

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HIHI HIGH MED LOW

■ When operate in this mode, can not use TIMER RESERVATION

mode.

STOP “SUPER MODE”

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● Press to stop this mode and change the mode to other.

● Press to stop this mode and also turn off the unit.

Fan speed can not operated with “HIHI” when you press button as the situation below. It is not abnormal. About 3 minutes later fan speed will be changed to “HIHI” automatically itself.

1. If you press button within 3 minutes after stop the operation for “Cooling” of “Dehumidify”.

2. If you press button within 3 minutes after compressor stopped. (When operated in “Cooling” or “Dehumidify” and the room temperature is almost reached to the setting temperature, compressor will stop.)

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MANUAL OPERATION

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

SUPER

■ Please use under below condition when you want to set the function mode, room temperature and fan speed by manually.

DEHUMIDIFYING

Room Temperature 16°C above

OPERATION MODE SELECTION

1

● Every time you press the button, the mode will change as the below

sequence

(Auto) [ (Cool) [ (Dehumidify)

ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING

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■ Recommend Temperature

Up

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Down

● The cooling operation does not start if the

temperature setting is higher than the current room temperature.

● If the device uses for cooling when the

humudity is very high (over 80%) at indoor, some dew may form and drop on the air outlet grill of cooling unit.

Cooling 25~28°C

Dehumidify 25~26°C

Outdoor Temperature 22-42°C

COOLING

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

FAN SPEED SETTING

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● Every time you press the button, fan speed will change as the below sequence.

● COOLING

CIRCULATION

NOTE

(Auto) : The FAN SPEED is HIGH at first and varies to MED or LOW

automatically when the preset temperature has been reached.

● DEHUMIDIFYING : LOW (FIXED)

Press the (START/STOP) button

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

Press the (START/STOP) button

STOP

● As the settings are stored in memory in the remote control unit, you

only have to press the (Start/Stop) button next time.

: AUTO [ HIGH [ MED [ LOW

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TIMER RESERVATION

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

SUPER

SILENT

SUPER

■ ON Timer and OFF Timer are available.

OFF Timer Reservation

OFF TIME setting

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Select the OFF TIME by pressing the (OFF) Button.

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Setting time will change according to the below sequence when you press the button.

0.5 hour interval 1 hour interval

0.5 1.0 1.5 9.5 10 11 12

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The value change quicker if you keep pressing the button.

Press the (Reserve) button

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OFF TIMER reserved with a signal received sound “beep”.

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ON Timer Reservation

ON TIME setting

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The (OFF) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.

Select the ON TIMER by pressing the (ON) Button. At the beginning of setting, time 6 hours was set. Setting time will change according to the below sequence.

0.5 hour interval 1 hour interval

■ Operation stop at setting time

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

0.5 1.0 1.5 9.5 10 11 12

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The value change quicker if you keep pressing the button.

Press the (Reserve) button

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ON TIMER reserved with a signal received sound “beep”.

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The (ON) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.

CANCELLATION of Timer Reservation

Press the (Cancel) button

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

If press the “ ” button, timer operation is reserved.

If press the “ ” button again, timer operation is cancelled.

button in order to use the same setting next time.

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ADJUSTING THE AIR DEFLECTORS

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Adjustment of the conditioned air in the upward and downward directions. According to “Dehumidifying” or “Cooling” operation, the horizontal air deflector is automatically set to the proper angle suitable for each operation. The deflector can be swing up and down and also set to the desired angle using the “ (AUTO SWING)” button. (If the angle of the deflector is changed, it will not return to the autoset position after operations start unless the operation mode is switched.)

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

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

● Use the horizontal air deflector within the adjusting range

shown on the right.

● When the operation is stopped, the horizontal air

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

SILENT

SUPER

When cooling, dehumidifying

Horizontal

about 15

about 60

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CAUTION

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

deflector swinging for a long time. Some dew may form on the horizontal air deflector and some dew may fall from it.

Adjustment of the conditioned air to the left and right.

Hold the vertical air deflector as shown in the figure and adjust the conditioned air to the left and right.

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HOW TO EXCHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

Push and pull to the direction of arrow

Remove the cover as shown in the figure and take out the

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old batteries.

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Install the new batteries.

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

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CAUTION

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. The batteries must be of the AAA type.

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THE IDEAL WAYS OF OPERATION

Suitable Room Temperature Install curtain or blinds

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Warning

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

Ventilation Effective Usage Of Timer

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

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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.

Do Not Forget To Clean The Air Filter

Dusty air filter will reduce the air volume and the cooling efficiency. To prevent from wasting electric energy, please clean the filter every 2 weeks.

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.

Please Adjust Suitable Temperature

For Baby And Children

Please pay attention to the room temperature and air flow direction when operating the unit for baby, children and old folks who have difficulty in movement. (The ideal temperature difference between outdoor and indoor is about ±5°C).

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FOR USER’S INFORMATION

OFF

The Air Conditioner And The Heat Source In The Room

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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.

Not Operating For A Long Time

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.

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When Lightning Occurs

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Warning

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

Interference From Electrical Products

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Caution

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

To prevent interference, place at least 1m away.

Inverter-type fluorescent lamp.

TV

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ATTACHING THE AIR CLEANSING AND DEODORIZING FILTERS

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CAUTION

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.

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2

3

Open the front panel.

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

with both hands.

Remove the filter.

● Push upward to release the claws and pull out the

filter.

Attaching the air-cleansing & deodorizing filters to the filter frame.

● Attach the air-cleansing & deodorizing filters to the

frame by gently compress its both sides and release after insertion into filter frame.

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CAUTION

Do not bend the air-cleansing &

filter as it may cause

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deodorizing

damage to the structure.

Attach the filters.

● Attach the filters by ensuring that the surface written

“FRONT” is facing front.

● After attaching the filters, push the front panel at

three arrow portion as shown in figure and close it.

NOTE

● In case of removing the air-cleansing & deodorizing filters, please follow the above procedures.

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

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

● Air-cleansing & deodorizing filters are not washable and can be use in 1 year time. Type number for

this air cleansing filter is <SPX-CFH11>. Please use this number for ordering when you want it.

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

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MAINTENANCE

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CAUTION

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.

1. AIR FILTER

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

PROCEDURE

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2

3

Open the front panel and remove the filter

● Gently lift and remove the air cleansing and

deodorizing filter from the air filter frame.

Vacuum dust from the air filter and air cleansing & deodorizing filter using vacuum cleaner. If there is too much dust, air filter only rinse under running tap water and gently brush it with soft bristle brush. Allow filters to dry in shade.

● Re-insert the air cleansing and deodorizing

filter to the filter frame. Set the filter with “FRONT” mark facing front, and slot them into the original state.

● After attaching the filters, push the front panel

at three arrow portions as shown in figure and close it.

NOTE:

● Air-cleansing & deodorizing filter 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.

CAUTION

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

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

the sun. The filter may shrink.

● Do not use detergent on the air cleansing and deodorizing filter as some detergent may deteriorate

the filter electrostatic performance.

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2. CLEANING OF FRONT PANEL

● Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

● When it is excessively dirty, wipe with a soft cloth

soaked in lukewarm water or neutral detergent. Then wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

● Wipe the remote controller thoroughly with a soft

dry cloth.

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

● Move the projections of the left and right

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

Attaching the Front Panel

slightly, pull it out forward.

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CAUTION

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

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

Hole

Flange

Projection

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B

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3. MAINTENANCE AT BEGINNING OF 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 fine day, and dry the whole of the unit.

● Disconnect the power plug.

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Air

Blow

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CAUTION

● 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.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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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CAUTION

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.

REGULAR INSPECTION

PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS EITHER EVERY HALF YEARLY OR YEARLY. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT SHOULD YOU NEED ANY HELP.

1

Confirm

2

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

Is the earth line disconnected or broken?

Is the mounting frame seriously affected by rust and is the

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outdoor unit tilted or unstable?

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AFTER SALE SERVICE AND WARRANTY

WHEN ASKING FOR SERVICE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS.

CONDITION CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS

● Is the fuse all right?

When it does not operate

When it does not cool well

● Is the voltage extremely high or low?

● Is the circuit breaker “ON”?

● Is the air filter blocked with dust?

● Does sunlight fall directly on the outdoor unit?

● Is the air flow 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?

Notes

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

may occassionally occur, but they are not abnormal for the operation. (1) Slight flowing 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 please clean the air filter and the evaporator regularly to reduce the odor.

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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.

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

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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This product conforms with the protection requirements of council directives 89/336/EMC relating to electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EMC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

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

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:

Minimum Maximum

Indoor Dry bulb °C21 32

Wet bulb °C15 23

Outdoor Dry bulb °C21 43

Wet bulb °C15 26

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