SERVICE MANUAL provides various service information, including the mechanical and electrical
parts etc. This room air conditioner was manufactured and assembled under a strict quality control system.
The refrigerant is charged at the factory. Be sure to read the safety precautions prior to servicing the unit.
1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. When servicing the unit, set the ROTARY SWITCH
or POWER SWITCH to OFF and unplug the power
cord.
2. Observe the original lead dress.
If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which
have been overheated or damaged by the short
circuit.
3. After servicing the unit, make an insulation resistance test to protect the customer from being
exposed to shock hazards.
1. Unplug the power cord and connect a jumper
between 2 pins (black and white).
2. The grounding conductor (green) is to be open.
3. Measure the resistance value with an ohm meter
between the jumpered lead and each exposed
metallic part on the equipment at all the positions
(except OFF) of the ROTARY SWITCH.
• Slide-in and slide-out chassis for the simple
installation and service.
• Low air-intake, top cooled-air discharge.
1.5 CONTROL LOCATIONS
• THERMOSTAT
Thermostat will automatically control the temperature of
the room. Select a higher number (the right side of arc)
for a cooler temperature in the room. The temperature is
selected by positioning the knob to the desired position.
The 5 or 6 position is a normal setting for average
conditions.
• OPERATION
OFF: Turns the air conditioner to off.
MED FAN: Permits the medium fan speed operation
without cooling.
• Built-in adjustable Thermistor
• Washable one-touch filter
• Compact size
• Reliable and efficient rotary compressor is equipped.
LOW FAN: Permits the low fan speed operation
without cooling.
HIGH COOL : Permits cooling with the high fan speed
Precaution: The Remote Control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window of the air
conditioner or if there are obstacles between the Remote Control unit and the air conditioner.
POWER BUTTON
To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again.
This button takes priority over any other buttons.
ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON
This button can automatically control temperature of the room. The temperature can be set within a range of 16°C to 30°C
by 1°C
Select the lower number for lower temperature of the room.
OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Every time you push this button, it will shift among COOL, ENERGY SAVER, FAN and DRY.
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Energy Saver: If Energy Save mode is selected, the fan stops when the compressor stops cooling.
Approximately every 3 minutes the fan will turn on and check the room air to determine if cooling is needed.
FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Every time you push this button, it is set as follows.
(Hi ➔ Low ➔ Med ➔ Hi ➔ Low ➔...)
ON/OFF TIMER BUTTON
You can set the time when the unit will turn on or turn off automatically by pressing the timer button. If the unit is operating,
this button controls the time it will be turned off. If the unit is off state, this button controls the time it will start. Every time
you push this button, the remaining time will be set as follows.
• Press the Air Purifier button.
Operation will start when the button is pressed and stop when the button is pressed again.
• Set the fan speed with the remote control. You can select the fan speed in three steps high, low or medium.
Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted.
• If you press the only Air Purifier button, only air purifying operates.
Then, fan speed is low. You can select the fan speed in three steps high, low or medium.
Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifed.
SLEEP MODE
• Press the sleep mode button to set the time you want the unit to turn off automatically.
• Every time you push this button, the remaining time will be set as follows.
— Before the following disassembly, POWER SWITCH set to OFF and disconnect the power cord.
2.1 MECHANICAL PARTS
2.1.1 FRONT GRILLE
1. Open the lnlet grille downward and remove the air
filter.
2. Remove the screw which fastens the front
grille.(See Figure 1)
3. Pull the front grille from the right side.
4. Remove the front grille.(There are 4 hooks.)
5. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
2.1.2 CABINET
1. After disassembling the FRONT GRILLE, remove
the 2 screws which fasten the cabinet at both
sides.
2. Remove the 2 screws which fasten the cabinet at
back.
3. Pull the base pan forward. (See Figure 2)
4. Remove the cabinet.
5. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
Figure 1
2.1.3 CONTROL BOX
1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 2.1.1)
2. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2.1.2)
3. Remove the 2 screws which fasten the power
cord.
4. Disconnect the grounding screw from the
evaporator channel.
5. Remove the 1 screw which fasten the control box
cover.
6. Remove the housing which connects PCB and
motor wire in the control box.
7. Disconnect the housing which connects Plazma
Air Purifier.(Optional)
8. Remove the screw at left cover of filter case and
open the cover to remove inner screw. (Optional)
9. Remove the nut which fastens the terminal cover.
10. Remove the terminal cover.
11. Remove all the leads from the overload protector.
12. Discharge the capacitor by placing a 20,000
ohmresistor across the capacitor terminals.
13. Raise the control box upward completely.
(See Figure 3)
14. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
(Refer to the circuit diagram found on page 27 in
this manual and on the control box.)
3. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
2.3 ELECTRICAL PARTS
2.3.1 OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2.1.2)
2. Remove the nut which fastens the terminal cover.
3. Remove the terminal cover. (See Figure 9)
4. Remove all the leads from the overload protector.
5. Remove the overload protector.
6. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
Figure 8
Figure 9
2.3.2 COMPRESSOR
1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2.1.2)
2. Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon
Recovery System.
If there is no valve to attach the recovery system,
install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting
the FreonTM. Leave the valve in place after
servicing the system.
3. Remove the overload protector. (Refer to section
2.3.1)
4. After purging the unit completely, unbraze the
suction and discharge tubes at the compressor
connections.
5. Remove the 3 nuts and the 3 washers which
fasten the compressor.
6. Remove the compressor. (See Figure 10)
7. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 2.1.3)
2. Open the top cover from the control box.
(See Figure 11)
3. Pull out the capacitor from the control box.
4. Disconnect all the leads of capacitor terminals.
5. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.
2.3.4 POWER CORD
1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 2.1.3)
2. Open the top cover from the control box.
(Refer to section 2.3.3)
3. Disconnect the front panel from the control box.
(See Figure 12)
4. Disconnect two leads from the capacitor and relay.
5. Pull out the power cord.
6. Re-install the component by referring to the above
removal procedure, above.
(Use only one ground-marked hole for ground
connection.)
7. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced by the special cord.
(The special cord means the cord which has the
same specification marked on the supply cord
attached at the unit.)
4. Remove the 4 screws which fasten the motor from
the air guide. (See Figure 13)
5. Remove the motor.
6. Re-install the components by referring to the
removal procedure, above.(See Figure 13)
2.4 REFRIGERATING CYCLE
2.4.1 CONDENSER
CAUTION
Discharge the refrigerant system using a
FreonTMRecovery System.
If there is no valve to attach the recovery
system, install one (such as a WATCO A-1)
before venting the FreonTM. Leave the valve in
place after servicing the system.
1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2.1.2)
2. Remove the 5 screws which fasten the
brace.(Refer to section 2.2.1)
3. Remove the 5 screws which fasten the condenser
and shroud.
4. After discharging the refrigerant completely,
unbraze the interconnecting tube at the condenser
connections.
5. Remove the condenser.
6. Re-install the components by referring to notes.
(See Figure 14)
2.4.2 EVAPORATOR
1. Remove the control box.(Refer to section 2.1.3)
2. Remove the air guide upper. (Refer to section
2.2.1)
3. Remove the 2 screws which fasten the evaporator.
4. Move the evaporator sideways carefully.
(Refer to section 2.2.1)
5. After discharging the refrigerant completely,
unbraze the interconnecting tube at the evaporator
connections.
6. Remove the evaporator.
7. Re-install the components by referring to notes.
(See Figure 15)
2. After discharging the refrigerant completely,
unbraze the interconnecting tube at the capillary
tube.(See caution above)
NOTES
— Replacement of the refrigeration cycle.
1. When replacing the refrigeration cycle, be sure to
Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon
recovery System.
If there is no valve to attach the recovery system,
install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting
the FreonTM. Leave the valve in place after
servicing the system.
2. After discharging the unit completely, remove the
desired component, and unbraze the pinch-off
tubes.
3. Solder service valves into the pinch-off tube ports,
leaving the valves open.
4. Solder the pinch-off tubes with Service valves.
5. Evacuate as follows.
1) Connect the vacuum pump, as illustrated figure
16A.
2) Start the vacuum pump, slowly open manifold
valves A and B with two full turns
counterclockwise and leave the valves open.
The vacuum pump is now pulling through valves
A and B up to valve C by means of the manifold
and entire system.
CAUTION
If high vacuum equipment is used, just crack
valves A and B for a few minutes, then open
slowly with the two full turns counterclockwise.
This will keep oil from foaming and being
drawn into the vacuum pump.
3) Operate the vacuum pump for 20 to 30 minutes,
until 600 microns of vacuum is obtained. Close
valves A and B, and observe vacuum gauge for
a few minutes. A rise in pressure would
indicate a possible leak or moisture remaining in
the system. With valves A and B closed, stop
the vacuum pump.
4) Remove the hose from the vacuum pump and
place it on the charging cylinder. See figure
16B.
Open valve C.
Discharge the line at the manifold connection.
5) The system is now ready for final charging.
TM
3. Remove the capillary tube.
4. Re-install the components by referring to notes.
6. Recharge as follows :
1) Refrigeration cycle systems are charged from
the High-side. If the total charge cannot be put
in the High-side, the balance will be put in the
suction line through the access valve which you
installed as the system was opened.
2) Connect the charging cylinder as shown in figure
16B.
With valve C open, discharge the hose at the
manifold connection.
3) Open valve A and allow the proper charge to
enter the system. Valve B is still closed.
4) If more charge is required, the high-side will not
take it. Close valve A.
5) With the unit running, open valve B and add the
balance of the charge.
a. Do not add the liquid refrigerant to the Low-
side.
b. Watch the Low-side gauge; allow pressure to
rise to 30 lbs.
c. Turn off valve B and allow pressure to drop.
d. Repeat steps b. and c. until the balance of the
charge is in the system.
6) When satisfied the unit is operating correctly,
use the pinch-off tool with the unit still running
and clamp on to the pinch-off tube. Using a tube
cutter, cut the pinch-off tube about 2 inches from
the pinch-off tool. Use sil-fos solder and solder
pinch-off tube closed. Turn off the unit, allow it to
set for a while, and then test the leakage of the
pinch-off connection.
1.To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit
is installed securely and firmly.
2.Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine
directly on the unit.
3.The outside of the cabinet must extend outward for
at least 12" and there should be no obstacles, such
as a fence or wall, within 20" from the back of the
cabinet because it will prevent heat radiation of the
condenser.
Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce the
cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.
CAUTION
All side louvers of the cabinet must remain
exposed to the outside of the structure.
4.Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly
lower than the front (about 1/2"). This will help force
con-densed water to the outside.
5.Install the unit from the bottom about 30"~60"
above the floor level.
COOLED AIR
30"~60"
Figure 17
AWNING
RADIATION
ABOUT 1/2"
FENCE
HEAT
Over 20"
3.2 CHECK OF INSTALLATION
The setting conditions must be checked prior to
initial starting.
The undermentioned items are especially important
checking points when the installation is finished.
1. Grounding wire (Green or Green and Yellow) is
provided in the power cord. The green wire must
be grounded.
2. Connect to a single-outlet 15A circuit.
(or 20A circuit for Electric Heater Model)
3. To avoid vibration or noise, make sure the air
conditioner is installed securely.
4 Avoid placing furniture or draperies in front of the
air inlet and outlet.
3.3. HOW TO DRAIN
(When using drain pipe)
The air conditioner must be installed horizontally or
tilted slightly to the outside for proper water
drainage.
On exceptionally hot and humid days the air
conditioner may overflow condensed water.
If the air conditioner is used in hot and a high
humidity zone, exchange the HOLE RUBBER
for the DRAIN PIPE.(See figure 18, figure 19.)
This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual opening
widths from 25" to 36".
The top and bottom window sash must open
sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 16"
from the bottom of the upper sash to the window
stool.
1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at
both sides and at the back.
2. Slide the unit out from the cabinet by gripping the
base pan handle and pulling forward while
bracing the cabinet.
3. Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. Peel
off the backing and attach the Foam-Pe to the
underside of the window sash.
4. Remove the backing from the top upper guide
Foam PE
Guide
and attach it to the bottom of the Upper
.
5. Attach the upper guide onto the top of the cabinet
with 3 type A screws.
6. Insert the Frame Guides into the bottom of the
cabinet.
7. Insert the Frame Curtain into the upper guide
and Frame Guides .
8. Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type A screws
at the both sides.
CABINET INSTALLATION
1. Open the window. Mark a line on center of the
window stool (or desired air conditioner location).
Carefully place the cabinet on the window stool and
align the center mark on the front angle with the
center line marked in the window stool.
2. Pull the bottom window sash down behind the
upper guide until it meets.
NOTE:
• Do not pull the window sash down so tightly that the
CAUTION: For security purpose, reinstall screws (Type
A) at the cabinet's sides.
11. Cut the Foam-Strip to the proper length and insert
between the upper and lower window sash.
(See Fig. 27)
Figure 26
Figure 27
12. Attach the window Locking Bracket with a type C
screw. (See Fig. 28)
13. Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the
tabs on the grille into the tabs on the front of the
cabinet. Push the grille in until it snaps into
place.(See Fig. 29)
14. Lift the inlet grille and secure it with a type A screw
through the front grille.(See Fig. 30)
Figure 32 is a brief description of the important components and their function in what is called the refrigeration
system. This will help you to understand the refrigeration cycle and the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling cycle.
Check outdoor coil
(heat exchanger) & the fan
operation.
Check gas leakage.
Repair gas leak.
Replacement of unit if the
unit is beyond repair.
Satisfactory operation with
temperature difference of
inlet & outlet air ;
44~50°F(7~10°C)
Check heat load
increase.
Clean condenser.
Not on separate circuit.
Check inside gas
pressure.
Adjusting of refrigerant
charged.
Malfunction of compressor.
Replacement of
compressor.
Check cold air circulation
for smooth flow.
Dirty indoor coil
(Heat exchanger)
Correct above trouble
Check clogging in refrigeration circuit.
Repair clogging in refrigeration circuit.
Obstruction at air outlet
Clogged of air filter.
Malfunction of fan
In general, possible trouble is classified in two kinds.
The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is ineffective Air
Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and improper application.
Check voltage to rotary switch. If none, check power
supply cord. Replace cord if circuit is open.
Check switch continuity. Refer to wiring diagram for
terminal identification. Replace switch if defective.
Connect wire. Refer to wiring diagram for terminal
identification. Repair or replace loose terminal.
Test capacitor.
Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturer's rating.
Replace if shorted, open, or damaged.
Fan blade hitting shroud or blower wheel hitting
scroll. Realign assembly.
Units using slinger ring for condenser fan must have
1
/4to 5/16inch clearance to the base. If it hits the
base, shim up the bottom of the fan motor with
mounting screw(s).
Check fan motor bearings; if motor shaft will not
rotate, replace the motor.
Check voltage. If not within limits, call an electrician.
Test capacitor.
Check bearings. Does the fan blade rotate freely?
If not, replace fan motor.
Fan motor noise.
Compressor will not run,
but fan motor runs.
Fan
Blower
Loose clamper
Worn bearings
Voltage
Wiring
Rotary
Pay attention to any change from high speed to
low speed. If the speed does not change, replace the
motor.
If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing,
replace it.
If cracked, out of balance, or partially missing,
replace it.
Tighten it.
If knocking sounds continue when running or loose,
replace the motor. If the motor hums or noise
appears to be internal while running, replace motor.
Check voltage.
If not within limits, call an electrician.
Check the wire connections, if loose, repair or
replace the terminal. If wires are off, refer to wiring
diagram for identification, and replace. Check wire
locations. If not per wiring diagram, correct.
Check for continuity, refer to the wiring diagram for
terminal identification. Replace the switch if circuit is
open.
Check the position of knob If not at the coldest
setting, advance the knob to this setting and restart
unit.
Check continuity of the thermostat. Replace
thermostat if circuit is open.
Check the capacitor.
Replace if not within ±10% of manufacturers rating.
Replace if shorted, open, or damaged.
Check the compressor for open circuit or ground. If
open or grounded, replace the compressor.
Check the compressor overload, if externally
mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor
temperature is high, remove the overload, cool it,
and retest.)
Check the voltage.
If not within limits, call an electrician.
Check overload, if externally mounted.
Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is
high, remove the overload, cool, and retest.)
If not running, determine the cause. Replace if
required.
Remove the cabinet. inspect the interior surface of
the condenser; if restricted, clean carefully with a
vacuum cleaner (do not damage fins) or brush.
Clean the interior base before reassembling.
Compressor cycles on
overload.
Insufficient cooling or
heating
Excessive noise
Condenser fins (damaged)
Capacitor
Wiring
Refrigerating system
Air filter
Exhaust damper door
Unit undersized
Blower or fan
Copper tubing
If condenser fins are closed over a large area on the
coil surface, head pressures will increase, causing
the compressor to overload. Straighten the fins or
replace the coil.
Test capacitor.
Check the terminals. If loose, repair or replace.
Check the system for a restriction.
If restricted, clean of replace.
Close if open.
Determine if the unit is properly sized for the area to
be cooled.
Check the set screw or clamp. If loose or missing,
correct. If the blower or fan is hitting air guide,
rearrange the air handling parts.
Remove the cabinet carefully and rearrange tubing
not to contact cabinet, compressor, shroud, and
barrier.