Panasonic S-140PU1R5, S-71PU1R5, U-60PE1R5, U-71PE1R5, U-100PE1R5 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

Model No.

Indoor Units

4-Way Cassette

* Shows U1 type (4-Way Cassette)

S-60PU1R5
S-71PU1R5
S-100PU1R5
S-125PU1R5
S-140PU1R5

Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future reference.

Outdoor Units

Single Split
(Single-phase)
U-60PE1R5
U-71PE1R5
U-100PE1R5
U-125PE1R5
U-140PE1R5
(3-phase)
U-100PE1R8
U-125PE1R8
U-140PE1R8

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CONTENTS

PRODUCT INFORMATION...........................................................................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................2

INSTALLATION LOCATION...........................................................................................................3

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................4

INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................6

OPERATION.................................................................................................................................. 7

ADJUSTING AIRFLOW DIRECTION............................................................................................8

ADJUSTING AIRFLOW DIRECTION FOR MULTIPLE INDOOR UNITS USING SINGLE

REMOTE CONTROLLER (WIRED) ............................................................................................10

SPECIAL REMARKS ..................................................................................................................11

CARE AND CLEANING ..............................................................................................................11

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................12

CHECK BEFORE REQUIRING SERVICES................................................................................13

TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVING .....................................................................................................13

SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................14

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

If you have problems or questions concerning your Air Conditioner, you will need the following
information. Model and serial numbers are on the nameplate on the bottom of the cabinet.

Model No. _________________________________ Serial No. _______________________

Date of purchase ______________________________________________________________

Dealer’s address ______________________________________________________________

Phone number________________________________________________________________

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following symbols used in this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions
to users, service personnel or the appliance:

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice
which can result in severe personal injury or
death.

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice
which can result in personal injury or product or
property damage.

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Power mains

ON

NOTE

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INSTALLATION LOCATION

• We recommend that this air conditioner be installed properly by qualified installation
technicians in accordance with the Installation Instructions provided with the unit.

• Before installation, check that the voltage of the electric supply in your home or office is the
same as the voltage shown on the nameplate.

• Do not install this air conditioner where there are fumes or flammable gases, or in an
extremely humid space such as a greenhouse.

• Do not install the air conditioner where excessively high heat-generating objects
are placed.

Avoid: To protect the air conditioner from heavy corrosion, avoid installing the outdoor unit where

salty sea water can splash directly onto it or in sulphurous air near a spa.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All wiring must conform to the local electrical codes. Consult your dealer or a qualified

electrician for details.

2. Each unit must be properly grounded with a ground (or ear th) wire or through the supply
wiring.

3. Wiring must be done by a qualified electrician.

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

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

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

To warm up the system, the power mains must be turned on
at least five (5) hours before operation. Leave the power
mains ON unless you will not be using this appliance for an
extended period.

Pull off the power plug from a receptacle, or switch off the breaker, or switch off the power
disconnecting mean to isolate the air conditioner from the main power supply when not in use
for a long time.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these Operating Instructions carefully before using this air conditioner. If you still have any difficulties or problems,
consult your dealer for help.

• This air conditioner is designed to give you comfortable room conditions. Use this only for its intended purpose as described in
these Operating Instructions.

Confirm to authorized dealer or specialist on usage of
specified refrigerant type. Using of refrigerant other than
the specified type may cause product damage, burst and
injury etc.

Never touch the unit with wet hands.

Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or
liquid near the air conditioner — it is very dangerous.

Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.

This air conditioner has no ventilator for intaking fresh air
from outdoors. You must open doors or windows frequently
when you use gas or oil heating appliances in the same
room, which consume a lot of oxygen from the air.
Otherwise there is a risk of suffocation in an extreme case.

Provide a power outlet to be used exclusively for each unit,
and a power supply disconnect, circuit breaker and earth
leakage breaker for overcurrent protection should be
provided in the exclusive line.

Provide a power outlet exclusively for each unit, and full
disconnection means having a contact separation in all
poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules.

To prevent possible hazards from insulation failure,
the unit must be grounded.

Do not clean inside the indoor and outdoor units by users.
Engage authorized dealer or specialist for cleaning.

In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by
yourself. Contact to the sales dealer or service dealer for a
repair.

Refrigerant gas leakage may cause fire.

For safety, be sure to turn the air conditioner off and
also to disconnect the power before cleaning or
servicing.

Pull off the power plug from a receptacle, or switch off the
breaker, or switch off the power disconnecting mean to
isolate the air conditioner from the main power supply in
case of emergency.

Do not insert your fingers or other objects into the air
conditioner indoor or outdoor unit, rotating par ts may
cause injury.

Do not use modified cord, joint cord, extension
cord or unspecified cord to prevent overheating
and fire.

Stop using the product when any abnormality/failure occurs
and disconnect the power plug or turn off the power switch
and breaker.
(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock)
Examples of abnormality/failure

• The ELCB trips frequently.

• Burning smell is observed.

• Abnormal noise or vibration of the unit is observed.

• Water leaks from the indoor unit.

• Power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.

• Fan speed cannot be controlled.

• The unit stops running immediately even if it is switched
on for operation.

• The fan does not stop even if the operation is stopped.

Contact immediately your local dealer for maintenance/
repair.

Do not turn the air conditioner on and off from the power
mains switch. Use the ON/OFF operation button.

Do not stick anything into the air outlet of the outdoor
unit. This is dangerous because the fan is rotating at
high speed.

Do not touch the air inlet or the sharp aluminum fins
of the outdoor unit. You may get injured.

Keep the fire alarm and the air outlet at least 1.5m away
from the unit.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that do not
play with the appliance.

Do not cool or heat the room too much if babies or invalids
are present.

Do not sit or step on the unit. You may fall down
accidentally.

Do not stick any object into the FAN CASE.
You may be injured and the unit may be
damaged.

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NOTICE

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• The compressor may occasionally stop during thunderstorms.
This is not a mechanical failure. The unit automatically recovers after a few minutes.

Stop using the product when any abnormality/failure occurs and
disconnect the power plug.

(Risk of smoke/fire/electric shock)

Examples of
abnormality/
failure

- The product sometimes does not start when turned on.

- The power is sometimes disconnected when the cord is moved.

- Burnt odor or abnormal noise is detected during operation.

- The body is deformed or abnormally hot.

Contact immediately your local dealer for maintenance/repair.

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