Soleus Air KFTHP-12-OD, KFTHP-18-ID, KFTHP-24-ID, 3119233, KFTHP-12-ID User Manual

13 SEER Mini Split Air Conditioner

with Heat Pump and Back up Electric Heat Strip

KFTHP-12-ID/KFTHP-12-OD
KFTHP-18-ID/KFTHP-18-OD
KFTHP-24-ID/KFTHP-24-OD

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CAUTION

All units must be installed by a licensed contractor or technician.

Installation must be in accordance with this manual,NEC,State and Local Codes.
Otherwise unit warranty will be void and serious damage to person and/or property may
occur.

Read all instruction manuals thoroughly before attempting installation.

The Manufacturer shall NOT be liable for any damages or loss due to improper

installation or operation or natural disasters.

Do not power the unit until all wiring,refrigerant tubing and refrigerant charging has been
checked and tested.

Units must be grounded per current NEC,State and Local Codes.

Wiring connections must be tightly secured to all terminals.Loose connections can
result in electrical arcing,overheating and potential fire hazards.

CONTENTS

Safety Precautions........................................................................1

Identification of Parts...................................................................2

Remote Controller........................................................................4

Operation Instructions..................................................................7

Maintenance.... ............................................................................9

Protection...................................................................................10

Troubleshooting..........................................................................11

Installation Instructions...............................................................12

Preparation Before Use

Before using the air conditioner, be sure to check and pre-set the following.

Remote Controller Pre-setting

The remote controller is NOT preset .and should be set by owner

Each time after the remote Control or is energized,
Cool and HEAT alternatively
User can preset the remote control type depending on the air conditioner type you have purchased
as follows :

Press any button when the flashes .
Press any button when the cooling symbol flashes ,then Cooling Only is set.
If you dont press any button within 10 seconds, the remote controller is pre-set as Heat Pump automatically.

Note:
If the air conditioner you purchased is a Cooling Only one, but you pre-set the remote controller as Heat Pump,

will operate properly in cooling.

controller as Cooling Only, then you CAN NOT preset the Heating operation with the remote controller.

Auto-restart Pre-setting(optional):

the is preset as Auto-restart function by manufacturer.If Auto-restart function is not needed, follow the
steps below to cancel this function:

1) Make sure the power is .

2) Keep pressing the Emergency button for more than 10 seconds until four short beeps are heard.
Then Auto-restart function is disabled. To activate the Auto-restart function, repeat above procedure until three
short beeps are heard.

--This is not intended for use by young children or persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the safely

--Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the .

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air conditioner turned off at remote control

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batteries are replaced, the symbol will flash from

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heating symbol ,then Heat Pump is set

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. But if the air conditioner you purchased is a Heat Pump one, and you preset the remote

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Safety Precautions

Symbols in this Use and Care Manual are interpreted as shown below.

WARNING! DANGER!

CAREFUL! Pay Attention.

Grounding is essential.

Be sure to follow this instruction.

Remove the power source plug from a socket.

Warning: Incorrect handling could cause a serious
hazard, such as death, serious injury, etc.

Use correct power supply in accordance with the
rating plate requirement. Otherwise, serious faults
or hazard t.such as a fire could occur

If the supply cord is damaged,it must be replaced
by the manufacturer,its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not tangle, pull or press
the power supply cord,
as this cord will be
damaged and an
electric shock or fire

could occur.

SLEEP

TIMER ON

OFF

AUTO

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FEEL

HI

COOL

MED

DRY

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FAN
HEAT

SWING

SLEEP

FAN

TIMER

SWING

ON/OFFMODE

If malfunction occurs turn
off at remote control first
before turning off main
power.

Do not touch the operation buttons
when your hands are wet.

Do not use extension cords
and do not connect
the air conditioner to a
socket to which other
electric appliances are
connected.

Make sure to use a fuse of proper
electric rating.

Use of steel or copper
wire instead of a fuse is
strictly prohibited

and will void the warranty.

Do not put anything on the unit,
especially vases which contain
water inside.

If water gets into the unit,

cause an electrical short and

this could cause electric
shocks.

Keep the power supply
circuit breaker or plug
from dirt. Connect the
power supply cord to it
firmly and correctly,

Never insert a stick or similar obstacle
to the unit. When
the fan rotates at high
speed, this may
cause an injury.

Do not repair the appliance by yourself.
If this is done incorrectly,
it may cause an electric
shock, etc.

Do not put any
objects on the
outdoor unit.

Check that the plug is not covered with dust and
make sure to insert it firmly so that it does not get
loosened.

If the plug is coverd with dust or improperly
inserted, thes may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not wash the air conditioner with water.

It could cause electric shocks.

OFF

.or hazard could occur

Fully insert the
plug firmly.

ON

the system is operating

When simultaneously
with a combustion apparatus,you should
air the room frequently.

Insufficient
ventilation could
cause an oxygen
deficiency accident.

Do not use the power
supply circuit breaker or
pull off the plug to turn it
off during operation. This
may cause a fire due to
spark, etc.

Do not stand in front of indoor

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unit for extended periods of
time due to health
hazard

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Prevent the air flow from
reaching the gas burners
and stoves.

It is the user's responsibility to ground
the appliance according
to local codes or
ordinances by a licenced
technician.

When not using the system for a long time,
remove the plug from the socket to
ensure safety.

If the plug is covered with dust,it could cause

a fire.

If abnormal conditions occur,such as smell
of burning,immediately stop the system'
operation,remove the power plug and
consult your Dealer.

Operating the system under
abnormal conditions could result in
malfunctions,eletric shocks,fire,etc.

Before cleaning the system,stop
the operation and remove the
power plug.

Cleaning should never be
carried out while the inside
fans are running.

ON

OFF

Notes:For the purpose of innovation and improvement,above products are subject to change without prior notice.
The air conditioner is not a toy , please keep away from children.

the laundry area.

The appliance shall not be installed in

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Identification of Parts

Indoor Unit

Air Intake

Front Panel

Emergency Panel

Display Panel

Air Outlet

Vertical Adjustment

Louver

Horizontal Adjustment

Louver

Charcoal Filter
(optional)

Electrostatic Filter
(optional)

Air Filter

Outdoor Unit

Note: Condensate water drains
at COOLING or DRY operation.

The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard model.
Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.

Remote Control

Air Intake

Pipes and Power
Connection Cord

Drain Hose

Air Outlet

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Identification of Parts

Operating and Display

Run Indicator

It is on during
operation.

Temperature display

Display of environm­ental temperature or
setting temperature

Timer Indicator

It lights up during
the set time.

Power Indicator

It lights up when
power supply is on.

Sleep Indicator

It lights up during the
set sleep function

The above operating sketch map is suitable for Z BG series.

Signal Receives

Receive signal from the
remote control.

Sleep Indicator

It lights up during the set
sleep function

Power Indicator

It lights up when power
supply is on.

POWER

SLEEP

TIMER RUN

Temperature display(optional)

Display of environmental tem­perature or setting temperature

Timer Indicator

It lights up during the set time.

Run Indicator

It is on during operation.

The above operating sketch map is suitable for C D E F G H J K M N V Z
BD BE BF BH and BJ series.

Temperature display

Display of environm­ental temperature or
setting temperature

Power Indicator

It lights up when
power supply is on.

Sleep Indicator

It lights up during the
set sleep function

The above operating sketch map is suitable
for L R and Y series.

Used to control the unit when the
remote control is out of work.

way of operation

This is suitable
for C D N R L M Y and
Z series.

ON/OFF

Used to control the unit when the
remote controller is out of work.
This is suitable for

way of operation

EFGHJ K QZBD
BE BF BG BH and BJ series.

Signal Receives

Receive signal from
the remote control.

Run Indicator

It is on during
operation.

Timer Indicator

It lights up during the
set time.

Emergency Button

Emergency Button

The above operating sketch map is suitable
for Q series.

Temperature display

Display of environm­ental temperature or
setting temperature

Sleep Indicator

It lights up during the
set sleep function

Power Indicator

It lights up when
power supply is on.

ON/OFF

Remarks:When remote control is ,open the panel and you can see emergency
button there, .The emergency button for 15K 16K 18K 22K 24K

(see above picture)

not working properly,

28K and 30K series is at the top right,see ON/OFF button there.

The shape and position of the switches and indicators may vary from different models,but their function are simiar.

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Remote Control

Remote Control

The remote control transmits signals to the system.

ON/OFF button

Used to start and stop operation .

TIMER button

Used to select TIMER operation.

Setting Display

UP button (TOO COOL button)

Used to increase the set room temperature (60 f f) ~87
and time(0.5~24h or 1~12h ).

DOWN button (TOO WARM button)

Used to decrease the set room temperature and time.

SLEEP button

Used to set or cancel sleep operation.It includes
normal-SLEEP( )and ­SLEEP( ),but is optional.

Comfortable-SLEEP

SWING control button

Used to adjust airflow direction.

FAN SPEED control button

Used to select the indoor fan motor speed:
Auto( or ), High( or or ),
Mid( or or ) and Low( or or ).

MODE button

Used to select the type of operation mode: FEEL( ),
COOLING( ), DRY( ), FAN( ) AND HEATING
( Only for Heat Pump).
mode such as COOL,DRY,FAN,HEAT automatically depending on the room temperature,and the feel mode is
default setting at starting.

3D button(optional)

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Used to start and stop 3D operation .

direction in different mode( .

ECO. button(optional)

10

(This function does not apply to the Units of KFTHP-12, KFTHP-18, and KFTHP-24. )

Used to start and stop ECONOMY operation .This function is invalid in SUPER mode.

DISPLAY button(optional)

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Used to start and stop DISPLAY screen operation .

ANTI-MILDEW button(optional)

12

Used to start and stop ANTI-MILDEW operation .

SUPER button(optional)

13

(This function does not apply to the Units of KFTHP-12, KFTHP-18, and KFTHP-24. )

Used to start and stop SUPER operation .

HEALTHY button(optional)

14

Used to start and stop HEALTHY operation .

RESET button(optional)

15

Used to restart.

Note:The position and figure of buttons are

QUIET

QUIET

FEEL mode can select the operation

optional)

Comfortable

This function is invalid in sleep mode.

Two-direction Airflow,the horizontal louver is opened different

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POWERFUL

subject to the ;the relevant function

is not activated even if press the optional button which is invalid for some models;

Each mode and relevant function will be further specified in following pages.

Signal Transmitting Window

Transmits signals to the system.

RESET

actual unit,

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Remote Control

Remote Control

Some remote control s display:

SLEEP

TIMER ON

TMIER OFF

FEEL
COOL
DRY
FAN
HEAT

AUTO
HIGH
MID
LOW

SWING

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Feel Cool Dry Fan Heat

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Auto Low Mid High Sleep Swing

Timer
off
Timer
on

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FEEL

COOL

DRY

FAN

HEAT

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HEALTHY

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POWERFUL

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DELAY

OFF

ON

TIMER

Style.2.

FAN
SPEED

AIR
SWING

Style.5

Style.4

Note:The above remote control is only for reference, subject to the .actual unit

inserting

When the batteries for the first time or each time the batteries are replaced

as they are discharged, the remote control mades a short Auto-Test :all the
symbols can be displayed are shown on the screen and keep 2 seconds,then the
symbol will flash from .For cooling only air con,
please press any button when the cooling symbol is flashing,the the remote controller
has been set as cooling only.For cooling and heating ,please press any button
when the heating symbol is flashing,then the remote control has been set as cooling
and heating.If none of the button is pressed within 10 seconds,the remote controller will
be set as cooling and heating automatically.Cooling only can use the remote
control which has cooling and heating function,but do not have the function of heating.
Although the is not running,remote still have some display.heating control will

Cool to HEAT alternatively

The light of the remote control will be turned on by pressing any button for

1.5~3 seconds,and it will be turned off automatically if no button is pressed
within 10 seconds.

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Remote Control

Remote Control

How to Insert the Batteries

Remove the battery cover according to the arrow direction.

Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of

battery are matched correctly.

Re-attach the cover by sliding it back into position.

Note:
Use 2 LR03 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use
rechargeable batteries.Replace batteries with new
ones of the same type when the display becomes dim.

Storage and Tips for Using the Remote Control

The remote control may be mounted on a wall with
a holder.

Note: The remote control holder is an optional part.

Remote control holder

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How to Use

To operate the room air conditioner, aim
the remote control to the signal receptor.
The remote control will operate the air
conditioner at a distance of up to 10 feet
when pointing at signal receptor of indoor
unit.

Signal receptor

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