Sinclair FREE COMBI SERIES, FC-H07AIF, FC-H09AIF, FC-H12AIF User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

FREE COMBI SERIES

FC-H07AIF, FC-H09AIF, FC-H12AIF

T

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Installation

and

aftersales service

CONTENTS

The instructions before use

Models and specifications

Names and functions of each part

wireless remote control opreation procedure

Change batteries for the wireless remote control

The best operating methods

User notices

Care and maintenance

Operation and maintenance

Trouble shooting

Installation dimension diagram

The selection of installation location

Install the indoor unit

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3

4

5

6

11

12

13

14

17

18

19

Test operation and check after installation

Installation and Maintenance of Healthy Filter

Thank you for choosing SINCLAIR air conditioner, please read this owner's

manual carefully before operating the unit and keep it carefully for

consultation.

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23

(Please read the following carefully before operating the unit.)

WARNING

★

Earth: It must be reli-

ably earthed. The earth

wire must be connected to

the special grounding devices.

Can't be connected to the water

pipe, gas pipe, sewage drain or
the places where are not reliable
earthed.

Don't apply the cold wind to

the body for a long time.
It cause the physical condition
deferioration and health
problems.

Never damage the wires

or use the inapplicable wires.

Otherwise, it may cause elec-

tric shock or fire.

When having a burning sm­ell or smoke, please turn off
the power supply and contact

with the service center.

If abnormity still exists, the
air conditioner could be dam-

aged, or may cause electric
shock or fire.

Don't insert your hands or

stick into the air intake

or outlet vents.

It can cause danger.

Danger

Don't attempt to repair

the air conditioner by your­self.

The improper maintenance
will cause electric shock or

fire, should contact with the
service center.

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Cut off

the power

★

Don't use fuse excludin

the fuse of correct capacity.
Improper wire could cause the
break down or fire.

wire

Don't place a space heater

★

near the air conditioner.

Airflow from the air condi­tioner can cause incomp­lete combustion to the sp­ace heater and may cause
intoxication of carbon mo­noxide.

g

★

Keep chemical spray

away from the outdoor un-

it for more than 1 meter.

It is likely to ignite and ex­plore.

GAS

★

Don't block the air intake

or outlet vents of both the

outdoor and indoor units.
It can decrease the air con­ditioning capacity or cause
a malfunction.

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Models and specifications

Model

Cooling capacity(W)

Heating capacity(W)

FC-H07AIF

2100

2600

Rated power supply

Noise dB(A)

37

Climate Type

Waterproof level

Isolation

Weight(kg)

Indoor unit boundary

dimensions(WxHxD)(mm)

If there is any change, please see the nameplate for actual data.

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FC-H09AIF

2900

2800

220-240V~ 50Hz

38

T1

IP24

I

11

1000×290×150

Working temperature range

Indoor side DB/WB( )

Maximum cooling

Minimum cooling

Maximum heating

Minimum heating

32/23

21/15

27/-

20/-

FC-H12AIF

3500

3800

40

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Names and functions of each part

◆

Front panel

Air out

Wireless remote

control

Air in

Guide louver

Displayer

Wrapping tape

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Wireless remote control operation procedure

The remote control sends signals to the appliance.

1. Liquid crystal display

2. MODE button

1

2

8

9

3
4

5
6

7

10

Used to select the operating mode.

3. FAN button

Used to set the fan speed, in sequence,

to automatic, low, medium, high.

4. SLEEP button

Used to set or cancel SLEEP mode.

5. SWING button

Used to start or stop the movement of

the vertical louvers.

6. TIMER ON button

When the appliance is off, this button

is used to switch the air-conditioner

on automatically.

Meaning of the symbols shown
on the liquid crystal display:

Automatic fan speed
Low fan speed
Medium fan speed

High fan speed

Cooling indicator
Dehumidification indicator
Fan only operation indicator
Heating indicator

Automatic mode indicator
SLEEP indicator

Louver swing indicator

7-8. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING

buttons

Used to set the room temperature.

9. TIMER OFF button

When the appliance is on, this button

is used to switch the air-conditioner

off automatically.

10. button

Used to switch appliance on or off.

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.

HOW TO FIT THE BATTERIES

. Remove the cover of the battery

compartment in the direction of
d the arrow.

. Fit the new batteries, making sure

the (+) and (-) signs on the battery
match correctly.

. Put the cover back on by sliding

it into position.

Use 2 x R03 AAA (1.5 V) batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Replace the used batteries with
new batteries of the same type
when the display is no longer visible.

The batteries last around one year
The batteries in the remote control
must be disposed of appropriately
according to the legislation in force
in the country concerned.

TIPS ON STORING AND USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL

The remote c ontrol can be stored in
a special support mounted on the wall.

The remote control holder is an op­tional accessory.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL

To switch the air-conditioner on, aim
the remote control
towards the signal receiver.The remote
control will work at a distance of up to 8
metres from the indoor unit.

Store the remote control at least 1m
from television sets or other electrical

appliances.

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OPERATING MODES

1. Selecting the operating mode

Each time that the MODE button is pressed the operating

mode is changed, in the following sequence:

2. FAN mode

Each time that the FAN button is pressed, the

AUTO LOW MEDIUM HIGH

3. Setting the temperature

Press once to increase the set

Press once to decrease the set

temperature by 1°C.

Range of temperature settings available:

temperature by 1°C.

HEATING 16°C ~ 30°C

COOLING 16°C ~ 30°C

DEHUMIDIFICATION 16°C ~ 30°C

FAN ONLY

HEATING

AUTO COOLING DRY FAN ONLY

16°C ~ 30°C

speed is speed is changed, in the following

sequence:

2

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5

3

3

4

Pressing the "SWING" button starts moving the air flow louvers start

automatically; pressing the "SWING" button again stops the louvers.

5. Adjusting the air flow

AUTO OPERATING MODES

Press the MODE button until

this mode, the temperature is set

Room temperature

Mode

20°C ~ 25°C

higher than 25°C

Lower than 20°C

PREVIOUE MODE OR FAN

COOLING
HEATING

prior to being switched off.

Press the button .

When the unit is switched on it will start operating in the mode selected

4. Starting the appliance

displaying AUTO ( ); in

automatically based on the actual

room temperature.

The operating mode and the temperature

setting depend on the room temperature.

In AUTO mode, the pre-set temperature is

25°C in cooling mode, and it is 20 in heating

mode.

°C

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AUTOMATIC START

After having switched the appliance

off, press the T-ON button to set the
time you want the air-conditioner to
switch back on; pressing the T-ON
button again increases the time by

E.g.: If the setting is performed at 4 p.m.

and the TIMER is set to 2.5h, the app-

When the unit is switched on it will
start operating in the mode selected

AUTOMATIC STOP

When the appliance is on, press the T-OFF
button to set the time you want the air­conditioner to switch off; pressing the T-ON
button again increases the time by 30
minutes, until a maximum of 24 hours from

E.g.: If the setting is performed at 8.30 p.m.

and the TIMER is set to 3.5h, the appliance

30 minutes, until a maximum of 24 hours

liance will start at 6.30 p.m.

prior to being switched off.

when the TIMER is set.

will switch off at midnight.

from when the TIMER is set.

2

.

5

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DEHUMIDIFICATION MODE

Press the MODE button until displaying
the DRY ( ) mode.
The appliance will start according to the
room temperature and the set temperature:

• If the room temperature is lower than the
set temperature, the compressor, the
outdoor unit will stop.

• If the room temperature is more than 0.5°C
above the set temperature, the appliance
automatically starts in dehumidification

mode.

When the unit is heating , if SLEEP operation

°C°C°C

SLEEP MODE

When the unit is cooling or drying, if SLEEP
operation is set, SET TEMP. would increase
1 in 1 hour and 2 in 2 hours.

is set,SET TEMP. would decrease 1 in 1
hour and 2 in 2 hours.

°C

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The best operating methods

It aims at saving the energy and operating the unit conveniently and safely.

Adjust to

the suitable

temperature. Too

cool will do harm to

the health.

Clean the air filter
seriously and
maintaining it

carefully .

Avoid directly

lighting and cool

air leaking.

Please take

out the batteries from

the wireless remote

control, when it is

not in use.

Earth wire

Earth wire must be connected to the special device of the building. If haven't
please ask the professional to install. There must be electricity leakage pro-

tection switch of enough power capacity and air switch with enough space.

(25A), earth wire cannot be connected to gas pipe, water pipe, or wires of
the lightning rod and telephone.

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User notices

Select the most appropriate temperature.

●

It can preclude the electricity wasted.

Keep room coo-

ler than outside

about 5

℃.

Don't leave windows and doors

●

open for a long time while operating the
air conditioner.

It can decrease the air conditioning capacity.

●

Splashing water on the air conditioner

can cause an electric shock and malfu­nction.

●

The airflow direction can be adjusted
ropriately.

When the unit is running, adjust up and down adjusting plate

by wireless remote control can adjust vertical direction of
air, hold the adjust plate that control left and rignt direction
can adjust horizontal flow direction of air.

Left and right
adjust plate

●

Don't blow the wind to animals and
plants directly. It can cause a bad influ­ence to them.

The supply cords of this air conditioner

●

is adopting Y-type connection. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by man­ufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a

Louver of upward

downward direction

app-

hazard.

●

Air conditioner could be operated

with the voltage fluctuation 230±10%.
Otherwise, compressor would vibrate
terribly to damage refrigeration system.

●

Don't use the air conditioner for other
purposes, such as drying clothes, pres­erving foods, etc.

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Care and Maintenance

◆

Warning

▲Stop the unit and pull out the plug before cleaning the unit,or electic shock will be happened.
▲Don't get wet the unit,for it will cause the electric shock,make sure don't wash

the unit by water.

▲The volatile liquid,such as thinner or gas will damage the face of unit. (only using

the soft cloth and wet cloth with neutral cleaning fluid to clean the body of unit)

Unpick and wash the filter

1.Uplift the panel upwards by hand according to
the direction of arrowhead.

2.Put down the panel according to direction of
arrowhead.

3.Uplift the panel a little bit according to the

direction of arrow 1,then take out the filter
according to arrow 2.clean the filter by cleaner
or water,when the filter is dirty(oil),it can be
washed by warm water(below　４５℃) dissolving
with neutral cleaning fluid,then dry it on
the shady and cool place.

Installation of filter

1.Uplift the panel a little bit from the direc-

tion of arrowhead 1,then insert the filter

below the panel according to arrowhead 2.

2.Uplift the panel according to the direction

of arrowhead to the location shown as Fig.

3.Insert the clamp A¡¢B¡¢C back to three the

rotating shaft.and cover the panel.

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Check before use

1. Be sure that nothing obstructs the
air outlet and intake vents.

2. Check that whether ground wire is
properly connected or not.

3. Check that whether the batteries of
air connectioner are changed or not

Maintenance after use

1. Clean filters and other parts.

2. Turn main power off.

3. Clear dust from the outdoor unit.

Trouble shooting

◆

Warning: Don't attempt to repair the air conditioner by yourself, it can
cause an electric shock or fire. Please check the following items before
asking for repair, it can save your time and money.

Phenomenon Trouble Shooting

The unit can not operte immediately
when the air conditioner is restarted.

waiting

Once the air conditioner is stopped,

it will not operate in approximately
3 minutes to protect itself.

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Phenomenon

Trouble Shooting

There's unusual smell blowing from the
outlet after operation is started.

Sound of water flow can be heard
during operation.

Mist is emitted during cooling oper-

ation.

Creaking noise can be heard when

start or stop the unit.

This is caused by the odors in the

room which have been breathed
into the air conditioner.

This is caused by the refrigerant

flowing inside the unit.

Because the air of the room is cooled

down rapidly by the cold wind and it

looks like the fog.

This is caused by the deformation of

plastic due to the change of tempera-

ture.

Air conditioner does not operate at
all.

Trip off

Cooling (Heating) efficiency is not

good.

·

Has the power been shut down?

·

Is the wiring loose?

·

Is the leakage protection switch in
operation?

·

Is voltage higher or lower?

·

Is TIMER ON in operation?

·

Is SET TEMP. suitable?

Is air inlet or outlet obstructed?

·

·

Are air filters dirty?
Are the windows and door closed?

·

·

Is indoor fan speed set at low
speed?

·

Is there any other heat source in your
room?

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Phenomenon Trouble Shooting

Remote control can't be used occasionally

Wireless remote control is not available.

·

when the air conditioner is disturbed or
changing its functions frequently. At that
time,pull out the power plug and insert it again
to recover the operation.

·

Is the remote control out of effective disance
to the indoor unit? Are there any obstruction

between the remote control and the signal
receptor?

·

Replace the worn batteries of remote control if
the voltage of the batteries is not sufficient.

Immediately stop all operations and plug out, contact

the dealer in following situations.

If you have any
questions, please
inform the service

center.

There are harsh sound during operation;

▲

The fuse and protection switch often trip off;

▲

C arelessly splash water or somthing into the unit or

▲

w ireless remote control;

▲

Water is leaking in the room;
There is an abnormal heat in power supply cord and

▲

power plug.

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Installation dimension diagram

The dimensions of the space necess-

ary for correct installation of the appliance

including the mininum permissible distances

to adjacent strucyures.

15cm

or more

Space to the ceiling

15cm

or above

Space to the wall

300cm

or more

Air outlet side

２３０ｃｍ

or more

Space to the floor

Space to the wall

15cm

piping-hole sleeve

or more

Wrapping tape

(NOTE: The indoor unit installation of dual split type unit is taking one of

the indoor units for example, the installation of another indoor unit is the

same as that one.)

Important Notes

The installation must be done by trained and qualified
service personnel with reliability according to this manual.

Contact service center of SINCLAIR before installation to avoid
the malfunction due to unprofessional installation.

When picking up and moving the units, you must be guided

by trained and qualified person.

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Installation location

Indoor unit

1. The appliance shall not be installed in the laundry.

2.

The inlet and outlet should not be covered so that the outflow air

can reach all parts of the room.

Install in a location from which the condensation water can be drained

3.

out conveniently and that is permitting easy connection with the outdoor

unit.

Avoid a location where there is heat source, high humidity or inflamm-

4.

able gas.
Install in a location where is strong enough to withstand the full weight

5.

and vibration of the unit.

6.

Ensure the indoor unit installation accord with the installation dimension.

7.

Be sure to leave enough space to allow access for routine maintenance.
The indoor unit should be installed at 2.3m or higher above the floor.

8.

Select a place about 1m or more away from the TV set or any other
electric appliances.

9.

Select a place where the air filter can be easily taken out.

10.

Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a laundry, a bath,
a shower or a swimming pool.

NOTE:

Install in the following place may cause malfunction. If it is unavoidable

contact with service center please.

Place where machine oil is used.
The place where a lot of salinities such as

coast exists.

Place where a sulfured gas such as the hot spring zones is generated.

Place where high-frequency waves are generated by radio equipment,
welders and medical equipment.
Other place with special circumstance.

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◆　　Install the indoor unit

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Install the rear panel

1.Always mount the rear panel horizon­tally.As the water drainage pipe at

the left,this side should not be too
high when adjusting the rear panel.it
had better to adjust this side a little lower.

2.Fix the rear panel on the selected location.

3.Be sure that the rear panel has been fixed firmly enough to withstand
the weight of an adult of 60kg,furthermore,the weight should be

evenly shared each screw.

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Install the drain hose

1.For well draining, the drain hose shoule be placed

at a downward slant.

2.Do not wrench or bend the drain hose or flood its
end by water.

3.When the long drainage hose passing through indoor

should wrap the insulation materials.

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Install the connection pipes

Connect the connection pipes with the relevant union pipes of the indoor unit and

tighten the flare nut of the connection pipes.

Fig.1

Wrenched

Don't soak in the water

Bent

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Note:

▲

Connect the connection pipes with the indoor unit

firstly and the outdoor unit secondly.

▲

Be careful in bending the connection pipes or you

will damage the pipe.

▲

If the tightening torque is too great in tightening

the flare nuts, leakage will happen.

▲

The appliance shall be installed in accordance with
national wiring regulations.

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Electric wiring

connection power inside

and outside the unit

1.Open the panel upwardly.

2.Disassembly the fixing bolts of connection cover , shown in the Fig. at right side.

3.power connecting wire cross through down to up from the bottom of case.

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cover of connection

4.Connect blue wire in power connect wire onto "N(1)" terminal, black wire onto "2"

terminal, brown wire onto "3"terminal, yellow-green wire (i.e. earth wire) onto " "

terminal (as shown in fig.3); and press the power connect wire by wire groove that

in front of line bank that installed in electric box.

5.Install the cover plate on where it was an d tighten screws.

6.Cover panel.

Line bank

Wire

blue

black

yellow-green

brown

gloove

Power connect

wire

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☆Install Indoor Unit

1.Please refer to the fig. (a) and (b) for routing piping type of indoor unit. When routing

the piping (wiring) from the left or right side, cut off the tailings of the pipe left from

chassis of main unit (as shown in fig.4(c):

(1)Cut off tailings 1 when only power cord is routed;

(2)Cut off tailings 1 and 2 when connection pipe and power cord are routed.

Methods ①、②、③ are recommended piping ways.

2.After wrapped pipe and wire, pull them though the pipe hole (as shown in fig.5).

3.Hang the mounting slot behind indoor unit on the pothook of the rear panel and

move it to check if it is firm enough (as shown in fig.6).

4.Ensure the install height of indoor unit is 2.3m or higher.

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①　Right pipe

②　Rear right pipe

（ａ）

Tailings 2

Tailings 1

Fig.4

（ｂ）

④　Left pipe

③　Rear left pipe

（ｃ）

Wrapping strap

Coonection pipe

Power connect wire

Drainage hose

Fig.5

Fig.6

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Signal control wire

Test operation and check after installation

☆

Test operation

1. Preparation for trial run

（１）　Don't turn on power supply if entire

installations are not completed.

（２）　

Connect of control circuit should be correct

all wire connect should be firm.

（３）　

Cut-off valves of both thick and thin pipes should be turned on.

（４）　

All scattered components, especially metal scrap thrum etc., should be cleared from unit.

2. Test operation method

（１）

P ress ON/OFF on wireless remote control after connecting to power supply, unit begins running.

（２）

Press MODE to select run mode of COOL, HEAT and SWING etc. to check if it can run normally.

（３）

When wireless remote control is losed, operation unit by following mode:

(a) When unit is halt, press the ON/OFF button, then unit begins running in AUTO micro-

computer select COOL, DRY, HEAT or FAN automatically according to indoor temp.

to make comfort effect. Repress ON/OFF to stop the unit from running.

(b) When unit is running, press ON/OFF to stop unit from running.

☆

Check after installation

Heating indicator

Cooling indicator

ON/OFF button

Running indicator

Items to be checked

Is the installation firm enough？
Is leakage test done？
Is heat insulation sufficient？

Is drainage smooth？
Is the power voltage the same with that in

product nameplate？
Is the install of circuit and pipeline correct？

Is the unit earthed safely？

Creepage may o ccur
Is model of wire fits that of regulation？
Is both the air inlet or outlet vent of indoor

and outdoor unit blocked？

Is length of refrigerant pipe and charge amount recorded

Possible malfunction

Unit may drop, shake or emit noise

It may cause insufficient of cooling (heating) capacity

Condensation or water drop may occur

Condensation or water drop may occur

Malfunction or burn out of parts may occur

Malfunction or burn out of parts may occur

Malfunction or burn out of parts may occur

Insufficient of cooling (heating)
capacity may occur.

？

Charge amount of refigerant is hard to handle.

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Installation and Maintenance of Healthy Filter

Fig. a

Healthy filter

Air filter

Fig. b

Fig. c

Installation Instructions

☆

1. Forcibly pull the panel for a specific angle
from the two ends of the front panel according
to the arrow direction. Then pull the air filter
downwards to remove it. (See Fig.a)

2. Mount the healthy filter onto the air filter,(as
shown in Fig.b).

3. Mount the air filter properly along the arrow
direction in Fig.c, and then close the panel cover.

Cleaning and Maintenance

☆

Take out the healthy filter before cleaning and reinstall it after cleaning
according to the installation instruction. Pay special attention to that silver
ion filter can't be cleaned with water, while active carbon, photocatalyst,
low temperature conversion (LTC) catalyst, formaldehyde eliminator, ca­techin or mite killing filter can, but can't with brush or hard things. Dry it in
the shade or sun after cleaning, but not by wiping.

Service Life

☆

The healthy filter commonly has its usage lifetime for one year under
normal condition. As for silver ion filter, it is invalid when its surface becomes
black (green).

●

This supplementary instruction is provided for reference to the unit with
healthy filter. If the graphics provided herein is different from the physical
goods, the latter one shall prevail. The quantity of healthy filters shall be
based on the actual delivery.

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