Samsung AJ020NBNDEH, AJ016NBNDEH, AJ026NBNDEH, AJ052NBNDEH, AJ035NBNDEH User Manual

Air conditioner

User manual

AJ***NBNDEH

• Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.

• Before operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it for future reference.

DB68-07760A-00

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Contents

Safety Information 4

Safety Information 4

At a Glance 11

Indoor Unit Overview 11

Operation Features 12

Operating temperature and humidity

Cleaning and Maintenance 13

Cleaning and Maintaining 13

Cleaning the indoor unit exterior • Cleaning the outdoor unit heat exchanger

Cleaning the air filter • Periodical maintenance • Troubleshooting

Installation 19

Safety Information on Installation 19

Installation Procedure 21

Step 1 Checking and preparing accessories

Step 2 Choosing the installation location

Step 3 Optional: Insulating the body of the indoor unit

Step 4 Installing the indoor unit

Step 5 Purging inert gas from the indoor unit

Step 6 Cutting and flaring the pipes

Step 7 Connecting the assembly pipes to the refrigerant pipes

Step 8 Performing the gas leak test

Step 9 Insulating the refrigerant pipes

Step 10 Installing the drain hose and drain pipe

Step 11 Performing the drainage test

Step 12 Connecting the power and communication cables

Step 13 Optional: Extending the power cable

Step 14 Setting the indoor unit addresses and the installation options

Troubleshooting 45

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Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should
not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of

material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories

should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Safety Information

Safety Information

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Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly

to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the extensive

features and functions of your new appliance.

Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the
characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those described in
this manual. If you have any questions, call your nearest contact centre or find

help and information online at www.samsung.com.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property

damage.

Follow directions.
Do NOT attempt.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Cut-off the power supply.

Do NOT disassemble.

FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Use the power line with the power specifications of the product or higher

and use the power line for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an
extension line.

• Extending the power line may result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not use an electric transformer. This may result in electric shock or fire.

• If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different, it may cause fire.

Safety Information

Safety Information

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The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified

technician or service company.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with
the product, or injury.

Install a switch and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor unit is

not exposed.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. Do

not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location
exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not install this
appliance in a location where gas may leak.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high external wall

where it could fall.

• If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or property damage.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to

a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other
problems with the product.

• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly

and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Safety Information

Safety Information

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CAUTION

Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.

• Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with

the product.

Install the drain hose properly so that water is drained correctly.

• Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and property damage.
Avoid adding drain to waste pipes as odours may arise in the future.

When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the drain hose so

that draining is performed correctly.

• The water generated during the heating operation in the outdoor unit
may overflow and result in property damage.
In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in injury, death

or property damage.

FOR POWER SUPPLY

WARNING

When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest service centre.

Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist or tie the

power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal object, place a heavy
object on the power line, insert the power line between objects, or push
the power line into the space behind the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION

When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or during a

thunder/lightning storm, cut the power at the circuit breaker.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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FOR USING

WARNING

If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service centre.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke,

unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service
centre.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate

immediately without touching the power line. Do not touch the appliance
or power line.

• Do not use a ventilating fan.

• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.

To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest service centre.

• Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water leakage,

electric shock, or fire.

• A delivery service for the product is not provided. If you reinstall the

product in another location, additional construction expenses and an

installation fee will be charged.

• Especially, when you wish to install the product in an unusual location

such as in an industrial area or near the seaside where it is exposed to salt

in the air, please contact your nearest service centre.

Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while it is

operating.

• Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit breaker

may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.

Safety Information

Safety Information

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After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging materials well

out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to
children.

• If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.

Do not touch the front panel with your hands or fingers during the heating

operation.

• This may result in electric shock or burns.

Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the outlet when the

air conditioner is operating or the front panel is closing.

• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their

fingers into the product.

Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air inlet/outlet of

the air conditioner.

• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their

fingers into the product.

Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.

• This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.

Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows children to climb

onto the machine.

• This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.

Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly ventilated

locations or near infirm people.

• Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a window at

least once an hour.

If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, cut the

power by unplugging the power plug and turning the circuit breaker off
and then contact your nearest service centre.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

• Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.)other than the

standard fuse.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the
product, or injury.

Safety Information

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CAUTION

Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.

• Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property damage.

Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at least

once a year.

• Failing to do so may result in injury, death or property damage.

Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and current

is measured according to ISO standard for energy efficiency.

Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry,

lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.)
on the appliance.

• This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the

appliance.

• As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock,
fire or problems with the product.

Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.

• The water may be harmful to humans.

Do not apply a strong impact to the remote controller and do not

disassemble the remote controller.

Do not touch the pipes connected with the product.

• This may result in burns or injury.

Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision equipment, food,

animals, plants or cosmetics, or for any other unusual purposes.

• This may result in property damage.

Avoid directly exposing humans, animals or plants to the air flow from the

air conditioner for long periods of time.

• This may result in harm to humans, animals or plants.

Safety Information

Safety Information

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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 they do not play with the appliance.

FOR CLEANING

WARNING

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use

benzene, thinner, alcohol or acetone to clean the appliance.

• This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or

fire.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the air conditioner

from the wall socket and wait until the fan stops.

• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

CAUTION

Take care when cleaning the surface of the heat exchanger of the outdoor

unit since it has sharp edges.

• To avoid cutting your fingers, wear thick cotton gloves when cleaning it.

• This should be done by a qualified technician please contact your installer
or service centre.

Do not clean the inside of the air conditioner by yourself.

• For cleaning inside the appliance, contact your nearest service centre.

• When cleaning the internal filter, refer to the descriptions in the ‘Cleaning

and Maintaining’ section.

• Failure to do may result in damage, electric shock or fire.

At a Glance

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The indoor unit and its display may look slightly different from the illustration shown below,

depending on the model and the panel type.

Indoor Unit Overview

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04

03

01

01 Display

02 Air flow blade/Air outlet (inside) /

Wind-Free panel
(You can use the Wind-Free Cooling function

when the Cool, Dry, or Fan mode is running.)

(Refer to the remote control manual for

product operation.)

03 Air intake

04 Air filter (under the grille)

Indication Function

On/Off operation indicator

Removing frost indicator

Timer indicator

Filter cleaning indicator

Remote control sensor

At a Glance

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Operation Features

Operating temperature and humidity

When using the air conditioner follow the operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Mode

Outdoor

temperature

Indoor

temperature

Indoor

humidity

If out of conditions

Cool

mode

Depending

on the

outdoor unit

specifications

16˚C to 32˚C 80% or less

Condensation may occur on the indoor

unit with risk to have either water
blow off or drop on the floor.

Heat

mode

27˚C or less

Internal protection triggers and the air
conditioner will stop.

Dry

mode

18˚C to 32˚C

Condensation may occur on the indoor

unit with risk to have either water
blow off or drop on the floor.

CAUTION

• If you use the air conditioner at a relative humidity above 80%, it may cause a formation of

condensation and a leakage of water on the floor.

• The standardized temperature for heating is 7˚C. If the outdoor temperature drops to 0˚C or
below, the heating capacity can be reduced depending on the temperature condition.If the
cooling operation is used at over 32˚C (indoor temperature), it does not cool at its full capacity.

• If the indoor unit is out of the operating temperature and humidity range, the safery device may

operate and the air conditioner may stops.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Before cleaning the indoor unit, be sure to turn off the auxiliary power switch.

Cleaning and Maintaining

Cleaning the indoor unit exterior

Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly wet
or dry cloth when needed. Wipe off dirt of odd-

shaped areas by using a soft brush.

CAUTION

• Do not use alkaline detergent, sulphuric
acid, hydrochloric acid, or organic solvents
(such as thinner, kerosene, and acetone) to

clean the surfaces.

• Do not attach any stickers on the surfaces
because this may cause damage.

• When you clean the heat exchanger on the
indoor unit, you need to disassemble the

indoor unit. Therefore, you must contact the

local service center for help.

Cleaning the outdoor unit heat exchanger

Spray water to clean the dust.

CAUTION

• The heat exchanger of the outdoor unit has
sharp edges. Take care when cleaning its
surface.

NOTE

• If it is difficult to clean the heat exchanger
of the outdoor unit, contact the local service

center.

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Cleaning and Maintaining

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the air filter

CAUTION

• Be sure to hold the grille with a hand to prevent dropping from the opening of the front grille.

1 Detaching the air filter

Push down the hooks at each side of the front

grille to open the grille.

NOTE

• The hooks are located on both sides of the

front grill with the Samsung logo.

Pull out the air filter from the indoor unit.

2 Cleaning the air filter

Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or soft
brush. If dust is too heavy, then rinse it with
running water and dry it in a ventilated area.

CAUTION

Do not scrub the air filter with a brush or other

cleaning utensil. This may damage the filter.

NOTE

• If the air filter dries in a humid area, it may
produce offensive odours. Clean it again and
dry it in a well-ventilated area.

• The cleaning period may differ depending on
the usage and environmental conditions, so
clean the air filter every week if the indoor

unit is in the dusty area.