PANASONIC U8ME1E81, U10ME1E81, U16ME1E81, U14ME1E81, U12ME1E81 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Air Conditioner

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

Model No.

Indoor Units

CASSETTE

(4-WAY: U1 type) S-22MU1E5 S-28MU1E5 S-36MU1E5 S-45MU1E5 S-56MU1E5 S-73MU1E5 S-106MU1E5 S-140MU1E5 S-160MU1E5

(4-WAY: Y1 Type) S-22MY1E5 S-28MY1E5 S-36MY1E5 S-45MY1E5 S-56MY1E5

(1-WAY: D1 Type) S-28MD1E5 S-36MD1E5 S-45MD1E5 S-56MD1E5 S-73MD1E5

(2-WAY: L1 Type) S-22ML1E5 S-28ML1E5 S-36ML1E5 S-45ML1E5 S-56ML1E5 S-73ML1E5

CEILING-MOUNTED

(T1 Type) S-36MT1E5 S-45MT1E5 S-56MT1E5 S-73MT1E5 S-106MT1E5 S-140MT1E5

FLOOR STANDING

(P1 Type) S-22MP1E5 S-28MP1E5 S-36MP1E5 S-45MP1E5 S-56MP1E5 S-71MP1E5

WALL-MOUNTED

(K1 Type) S-22MK1E5 S-28MK1E5 S-36MK1E5 S-45MK1E5 S-56MK1E5 S-73MK1E5 S-106MK1E5

CONCEALED

FLOOR STANDING

(R1 Type) S-22MR1E5 S-28MR1E5 S-36MR1E5 S-45MR1E5 S-56MR1E5 S-71MR1E5

CONCEALED DUCT

(Slim Low Static) (M1 Type) S-22MM1E5 S-28MM1E5 S-36MM1E5 S-45MM1E5 S-56MM1E5

(Low Silhouette) (F1 Type) S-22MF1E5 S-28MF1E5 S-36MF1E5 S-45MF1E5 S-56MF1E5 S-73MF1E5 S-90MF1E5 S-106MF1E5 S-140MF1E5 S-160MF1E5

Outdoor Units

ME1 2WAY

U-8ME1E81, U-10ME1E81, U-12ME1E81, U-14ME1E81 U-16ME1E81, U-18ME1E81, U-20ME1E81

This air conditioner uses the refrigerant R410A.

(High Static Pressure) (E1 Type) S-73ME1E5 S-106ME1E5 S-140ME1E5 S-224ME1E5 S-280ME1E5

F568453

Contents

Product Information .......................................................................................................................2

Alert Symbols ................................................................................................................................2

Installation Location.......................................................................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................................3

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................4

Wireless Remote Controller (Optional parts) ................................................................................5

NOTE Refer to the Operating Instructions attached to the optional Wireless Remote

Controller. ....................................................................................................................5

Timer Remote Controller (Optional parts) .....................................................................................5

NOTE Refer to the Operating Instructions attached to the optional Timer Remote

Controller. ....................................................................................................................5

Operation Condition ......................................................................................................................5

Adjusting the Airflow Direction.......................................................................................................6

Adjusting the Airflow Direction for Multiple Indoor Units Using a Single Remote Controller

(Wired)...........................................................................................................................................8

Special Remarks ...........................................................................................................................9

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................................9

Specifications ............................................................................................................................112

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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________________________________________________________________

Alert Symbols

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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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 earth) 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.

Power mains

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NOTICE

Disconnect the mains plug from the supply socket and main circuit breaker when not in use for an extended period of time. When turning off some of the outdoor or indoor units, the entire system becomes inoperative.

NOTICE

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.

• This product must not be modified or disassembled under any circumstances. Modified or disassembled unit may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• 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 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.

• If the units are no longer in use, call a technician to remove them so that they will not fall onto the floor.

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

• The English text is the original instructions. Other languages are translation of the original instructions.

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Wireless Remote Controller (Optional parts)

NOTE

Refer to the Operating Instructions attached to the optional Wireless Remote Controller.

Timer Remote Controller (Optional parts)

Refer to the Operating Instructions attached to the optional Timer Remote Controller.

Operation Condition

Use this air conditioner under the following temperature range.

Indoor temperature range: Cooling mode 14°C ~ 25°C (*WBT) / 18°C ~ 32°C (*DBT) Heating mode 16°C ~ 30°C (*DBT)

Outdoor temperature range: Cooling mode -10°C ~ 43°C (*DBT) Heating mode -25°C ~ 15°C (*WBT)

*DBT: Dry bulb temperature *WBT: Wet bulb temperature

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Adjusting the Airflow Direction

The functions differ depending on the indoor unit used. The airflow direction cannot be set using the remote controller for any unit which is not listed below. U1 type, Y1 type, L1 type, D1 type, T1 type and K1 type.

• Never use your hands to move the flap (vertical airflow flap) that is controlled using the remote controller.

• When the air conditioner is turned off, the flap (vertical airflow flap) automatically moves to the downward position.

• The flap (vertical airflow flap) moves to the upward position when performing the standby operation for heating. The swing operation is made after the standby operation for heating is released, but swing is indicated on the remote controller even during the standby operation for heating.

Setting the airflow

direction

To activate the swing

operation

Heating Cooling and drying Fan operation All operations

Set the flap (vertical airflow flap) to the downward position. If the flap is set to the upward position, the warm air may not reach the floor.

The airflow direction changes each time the FLAP button is pressed during operation.

Press the FLAP button to set the flap (vertical airflow flap) to the downward position, and then press the FLAP button again. This displays , and the airflow automatically swings up and down.

The flap (vertical airflow flap) can be set to one of three positions.

Initial setting

Continuous operation

To stop the swing

operation

Press the FLAP button again during the flap swing operation to stop the flap at the desired position. Then, the airflow can be set from the top position by pressing the FLAP button again.

Indicator when swing operation is stopped

Fan and heating Cooling and drying

During cooling or drying operation, the flap will not stop at the downward position. Even if the flap is stopped at the downward position during the swing operation, it will not stop until it moves to the third position from the top.

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Adjusting the Airflow Direction (continued)

U1 type, Y1 type, L1 type and D1 type air conditioners are equipped with auto flaps. You can set the airflow direction to a specific angle or to the sweep mode using the remote controller.

Do not move the flap with your hands.

4-way (U1 type), (Y1 type) • The air outlet flap can be easily removed and washed with water.

Indoor unit

• Be sure to always stop operation before removing the flap.

• After washing with water, allow it to dry, and then remount it with the arrow facing outward.

 Ceiling mounted type (T1)

Vertical directions (automatic)

This air conditioner is equipped with an auto flap. You can set the airflow direction to a specific angle or to the sweep mode using the remote controller. (Refer to the description of the remote controller.)

Do not move the flap with your hands.

Horizontal directions (manual)

The horizontal airflow direction can be adjusted manually by moving the vertical vanes to the left or right.

 Wall mounted type (K1)

Vertical directions (automatic)

Confirm that the remote controller has been turned on. Press the FLAP button to start the flap moving up and down. If you want to stop the flap movement and to direct the air in the desired direction, press the FLAP button again. In the cool mode, do not direct the flap down and move out of the cooling zone “A”, otherwise, condensation may drip on to the floor. Zone ‘‘A’’ is the recommended flap position for cooling. When operating continuously in the fixed airflow direction setting for about an hour, the airflow direction is automatically controlled and the flap position is changed. The airflow direction may be different from the display on the remote controller.

Do not move the flap with your hands.

Zone ‘‘A’’ for cooling

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Zone ‘‘B’’ for heating

Horizontal directions (manual)

The horizontal airflow direction can be adjusted manually by moving the vertical vanes to the left or right.

 Concealed duct type (F1, M1, E1)

This air conditioner is not equipped with air outlet parts. These must be obtained locally. Please refer to the manual of the locally adopted air outlet parts.

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