Panasonic CS-CU-A12CTP5 User Manual

8 Operating Instructions

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CS-A12CTP CU-A12CTP5 / CS-A18CTP CU-A18CTP5 / CS-A24CTP CU-A24CTP5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before operating, please read the following
“Safety Precautions” carefully.

● To prevent personal injury, injury to others and
property damage, the following instructions must be
followed.

● Incorrect operation due to failure to follow instructions
will cause harm or damage, the seriousness of which
is classified as follow:

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This sign warns of death or serious injury.

This sign warns of damage to property.

● The instructions to be followed are classified by the
following symbols:

This symbol (with a white background) denotes an

These symbols (with a black background) denote

Warning

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Caution

action that is PROHIBITED.

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actions that are COMPULSORY.

■ Installation Precautions

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Warning

● Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit by
yourself.

Improper installation will cause leakage, electric
shock or fire. Please engage an authorized dealer
or specialist for the installation work.

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Caution

● This room air conditioner must be
earthed.

Improper grounding could cause
electric shock.

● Ensure that the drainage piping is
connected properly.

Otherwise, water will leak out.

● Do not install the unit in a
potentially explosive atmosphere.

Gas leak near the unit could cause
fire.

■ Operation Precautions

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This sign warns of death or serious injury.

● Do not share outlet.

● Do not insert plug to operate the unit. Do not

● Do not operate with wet hands.

● Do not damage or modify the power cord.

● Do not insert finger or other objects into the

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● Plug in properly.

● Use specified power cord.

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● If abnormal condition (burnt smell, etc.)

● Do not pull the cord to disconnect the plug.

● Do not wash the unit with water.

● Do not use for other purposes such as

● Do not use any combustible equipment at

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● Switch off the power supply before cleaning.

● Ventilate the room regularly.

● Pay attention as to whether the installation

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● Switch off the power supply if the unit is not

Warning

pull out plug to stop the unit.

indoor or outdoor units.
Do not expose directly to cold air for a long period.

occurs, switch off and unplug the power
supply.

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Caution

This sign warns of injury.

preservation.

airflow direction.
Do not sit or place anything on the indoor or
outdoor unit.

rack is damaged after long period of usage.

used for a long period.

NAME OF EACH PART

■ Indoor Unit

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1 Air Outlet Vent

2 Power Supply Cord

3 Air Intake Vent

4 Air Filters (behind the panel)

5 Horizontal Airflow Direction Louver

(manually adjusted)

6 Vertical Airflow Direction Louver

● Indoor Unit Controls

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1 Operation Indication Lamps

2 Signal Receptor

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AUTO OFF/ON POWER TIMER SLEEP AIR SWING

■ Accessories

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2 3 4 5

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1 Auto Operation Button

2 Power Mode Indicator – GREEN

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3 Timer Mode Indicator – ORANGE

4 Sleep Mode Indicator – ORANGE

5 Air Swing Mode Indicator – ORANGE

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■ Outdoor Unit

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CU-V18CTP5, CU-V24CTP5
CU-A18CTP5, CU-A24CTP5

1 Air Intake Vents
2 Piping
3 Connecting Cable

CU-V12CTP5
CU-A12CTP5

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4 Air Outlet Vents
5 Drain Hose

● Remote Control Holder

● Two RO3 (AAA) dry-cell batteries or equivalent

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CS-A12CTP CU-A12CTP5 / CS-A18CTP CU-A18CTP5 / CS-A24CTP CU-A24CTP5

NAME OF EACH PART

■ Remote Control

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● Remote Control Signal.

• Make sure it is not obstructed.

• Maximum distance : 10 m.

• Signal received sound.

One short beep or one long beep.

● Notes for Remote Control.

• Do not throw or drop.

• Do not get it wet.

• Certain type of fluorescent lamps may affect

signal reception. Consult your dealer.

● Do not place the remote control in a location exposed
to direct sunlight, or next to a heating unit, or other
heat source.

1 Signal Transmitter

2 Operation Display

Cooling Model

Heat Pump Model

3 Room Temperature Setting Button

(Illuminating button)

4 Operation Mode Selection Button

5 Sleep Mode Operation Button

(Illuminating button)

6 Timer Setting Button

7 Timer Selection Button

8 OFF/ON Button

(Illuminating button)

9 Fan Speed Selection Button

0 Auto Airflow Direction Button

! Timer Set/Cancel Button

@ Manual Airflow Direction Selection Button

# Reset Point

(Press with fine-tipped object to clear the memory)

● How to Insert the Batteries

1

Gently press the place marked OPEN and slide
the cover towards you.

2

Insert the batteries

– Be sure the direction is correct.

● About the batteries

• Can be used for approximately one year.

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Observe the following when replacing the batteries

• Replace with new batteries of the same type.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd).

• Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be

used for a long period.

● Proper way to operate the remote control in the
case of ceiling/wall mounting.

• Operate the remote control in parallel with the floor.

(See the figure below)

• The signal changes as shown in the figure below.

(Fig. 1) Horizontal Level

It means that the receiving conditions are bad and
the signal can not be controlled properly.

(Fig. 2)

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PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION

■ Indoor Unit

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Connect the power supply cord to an independent
power supply.

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HOW TO OPERATE

■ To start the operation

• Press 1.

• POWER indicator (green) on the indoor unit will light up.

• To stop, press once more.

■ Setting Mode

• Press 2 to select:-

Cooling Model

AUTO – Automatic Operation
COOL – Cooling Operation
DRY – Soft Dry Operation
FAN – Air Circulation Operation

Heat Pump Model

AUTO – Automatic Operation
HEAT – Heating Operation
COOL – Cooling Operation
DRY – Soft Dry Operation

■ Setting Temperature

• Press 3 to increase or decrease the temperature.

• The temperature can be set between 16°C ~ 30°C

• Recommended temperature:

Cooling Model

COOL –> 26°C ~ 28°C
DRY –> 1°C ~ 2° C

lower than the
room temperature

• During AUTO Operation, press 3 to select:-

• Operation with 2°C higher than the standard

temperature.

• Operation with the standard temperature.

• Operation with 2°C lower than the standard

temperature.

● Standard Temperature

Indoor

temperature

23°C

• Once the Automatic Operation is selected, the indoor
temperature sensor operates automatically to select
the desired operation mode with Cooling or Soft Dry.

• After the operation mode has been selected, the
mode does not change.

Indoor

temperature

23°C

20°C

• At the beginning of the automatic operation, Heating,
Cooling or Soft Dry is automatically selected according
to the indoor temperature.

• After the operation mode has been selected, the
mode does not change.

Heat Pump Model

COOL –> 26°C ~ 28°C
DRY –> 1°C ~ 2° C

HEAT –>20°C ~ 24°C

Cooling Model

Operation

Cooling

Soft Dry

Heat Pump Model

Operation

Cooling

Soft Dry

Heating

lower than the
room temperature

Standard

temperature

25°C

22°C

Standard

temperature

25°C

22°C

21°C

● Operation Details

COOL – Cooling Operation

• To set the room temperature at your preference
cooling comfort.

AUTO – Automatic Operation

• Sense indoor temperature to select the optimum
mode.

• Temperature is not displayed on the remote control
during AUTO operation.

DRY – Soft Dry Operation

• A very gentle Cooling Operation, prior to
dehumidification. It does not lower the room
temperature.

• During Soft Dry operation, the indoor fan operates at
Low Fan Speed.

HEAT – Heating Operation

(for Heat Pump Model only)

• Heat is obtained from outdoor air to warm up the
room. When the outdoor ambient air temperature
falls, the heating capacity of the unit might be
reduced.

• Defrosting Operation
Depend on the outdoor temperature, the operation
occasionally stops to melt the frost on the outdoor
unit.

FAN – Air Circulation Operation

(for Cooling Model only)

• Heated air rises and collects at the top of the room.
The air circulation circulates the heated air downward,
thus increasing heating effectiveness. When the unit
is installed floor mounted, you should set the
temperature higher than that of ceiling mounted.

At ceiling mounted At floor mounted

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