TCL TCLSS18, TCLSS12 User Manual

Model:
TCLSS09 (2.5kW Cooling / 2.6kW Heating)
TCLSS12(3.2kW Cooling / 3.2kW Heating)
TCLSS18 (5.0kW Cooling / 5.2kW Heating)
TCLSS24(7.0kW Cooling / 7.5kW Heating)
TCLSS28 (7.8kW Cooling / 8.0kW Heating)

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

NAMES OF PARTS

INDOOR UNIT DISPLAY

EMERGENCY FUNCTION & AUTO-RESTART FUNCTION

REMOTE CONTROLLER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PROTECTION

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

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SAFETY RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INSTALLER

Read this guide before installing and using the
appliance.

During the installation of the indoor and outd­oor units the access to the working area should
be forbidden to children.
Unforeseeable accidents could happen.

Make sure that the base of the outdoor unit is
firmly fixed.

Check that air cannot enter the refrigerant sys­tem and check for refrigerant leaks when mo­ving the air conditioner.

Carry out a test cycle after installing the air co­nditioner and record the operating data.

The ratings of the fuse installed in the built in­control unit are T 5A / 250V .

The user must protect the indoor unit with a
fuse of suitable capacity for the maximum in­put current or with another overload protection
device.

Check that the socket is suitable for the plug ,
otherwise have the socket changed.

The appliance must be fitted with means for
disconnection from the supply mains having
a contact separation in all poles that provide
full disconnection under overvoltage
category III conditions, and these means
must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules.

The air conditioner must be installed by
professional or qualified persons.

Do not install the appliance at a distance of
less than 50 cm from inflammable substances
(alcohol, etc.) Or from pressurised containers
(e.g. spray cans).

If the appliance is used in areas without the
possibility of ventilation, precautions must be
taken to prevent any leaks of refrigerant gas
from remaining in the environment and creat­ing a danger of fire

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.

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

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SAFETY RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USER

Do not try to install the conditioner alone;
always contact specialized technical personnel.

Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out
by specialised technical personnel. In any case
disconnect the appliance from the mains elect­ricity supply before carrying out any cleaning
or maintenance.

Ensure that the mains voltage corresponds to
that stamped on the rating plate. Keep the swi­tch or power plug clean. Insert the power plug
correctly and firmly into the socket , thereby
avoiding the risk of electric shock or fire due
to insufficient contact.

Do not pull out the plug to switch off the app­liance when it is in operation, since this could
create a spark and cause a fire, etc.

This appliance has been made for air conditi­oning domestic environments and must not be
used for any other purpose , such as for drying
clothes, cooling food, etc.

The packaging materials are recyclable and
should be disposed of in the separate waste
bins . Take the air conditioner at the end of its
useful life to a special waste collection centre
for disposal.

Always use the appliance with the air filter
mounted . The use of the conditioner without
air filter could cause an excessive accumulation
of dust or waste on the inner parts of the device
with possible subsequent failures.

The user is responsible for having the appliance
installed by a qualified technician , who must
check that it is earthed in accordance with curr­ent legislation and insert a thermomagnetic cir­cuit breaker.

The batteries in remote controller must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
Disposal of Scrap Batteries --- Please disca­rd the batteries as sorted municipal waste at
the accessible collection point.

Never remain directly exposed to the flow of
cold air for a long time. The direct and prolo­nged exposition to cold air could be dangero­us for your health .Particular care should be
taken in the rooms where there are children ,
old or sick people.

If the appliance gives off smoke or there is a
smell of burning, immediately cut off the pow
er supply and contact the Service Centre.

The prolonged use of the device in such
conditions could cause fire or electrocution.

Have repairs carried out only by an authoris­ed Service Centre of the manufacturer . Inco­rrect repair could expose the user to the risk
of electric shock, etc.

Unhook the automatic switch if you foresee
not to use the device for a long time.
The airflow direction must be properly adjus­ted.

The flaps must be directed downwards in
the heating mode and upwards in the cooling
mode.

Only use the air conditioner as instructed in
this booklet.These instructions are not intend­ed to cover every possible condition and situ­ation.As with any electrical household applia­nce, common sense and caution are therefore
always recommended for installation , operat­ion and maintenance.

Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from
the power supply when it will remain inoperat­ive for a long period or before carrying out
any cleaning or maintenance.

Selecting the most suitable temperature can pr­event damage to the appliance.

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SAFETY RULES AND PROHIBITIONS

Do not bend , tug or compress the power cord
since this could damage it. Electrical shocks or
fire are probably due to a damaged power cord.
Specialised technical personnel only must repl­ace a damaged power cord.

Do not use extensions or power board.

Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or
parts of the body are wet or damp.

Do not obstruct the air inlet or outlet of the in­door or the outdoor unit.
The obstruction of these openings causes a re­duction in the operative efficiency of the con­ditioner with possible consequent failures or
damages.

In no way alter the characteristics of the appli­ance.

Do not install the appliance in environments
where the air could contain gas , oil or sulphur
or near sources of heat.

Do not climb onto or place any heavy or hot
objects on top of the appliance.

Do not leave windows or doors open for long
when the air conditioner is operating.

Do not direct the airflow onto plants or anim­als.

A long direct exposition to the flow of cold
air of the conditioner could have negative
effects on plants and animals.

Do not put the conditioner in contact with
water.
The electrical insulation could be damaged
and thus causing electrocution.

Do not climb onto or place any objects on the
outdoor unit

Never insert a stick or similar object into the
appliance. It could cause injury.

Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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.

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NAMES OF PARTS

INDOOR UNIT

No.

Description

1

Front panel

2

Air filter

Optional filter (if installed)

3

4

LED Display

5

Signal receiver

Terminal block cover

6

Ionizer (if installed) generator

7

Deflectors

8

9

Emergency button

10

Indoor unit rating label ( )Stick position optional

Airflow direction louver

11

Remote controller

12

OUTDOOR UNIT

Description

No.

Air outlet grille

13

Outdoor unit rating label

14

Terminal block cover

15

gas valve

16

liquid valve

17

INDOOR UNIT

4-5

2-3

1

10

6

9

10

11

CL

OC
K

DIS
PL
AY

3D

HE
ALTH

Y

FA

O

N

N
/O

F

TI

F

ME

R

SL
EE

EC

SW

P

O

IN
G

SU
PER

MO

DE

12

13

8

7

14

15

OUTDOOR UNIT

Note: the above figures are only intended to be a
simple diagram of the appliance and may not
correspond to the appearance of the units that
have been purchased.

4

16

17

INDOOR UNIT DISPLAY

1 2

3

5

4

/O

1

5

2

1

2

3

54

4

3

3

4

2

1

2 4

3

3

1

5

2

3
4
5

1 2 3 4

No.

Led

1

POWER

2

SLEEP

Temperature display (if present)

3

/Error code

TIMER

4

5

RUN

The shape and position of switches and indicators may be different according to the model, but their
function is the same.

Function

This symbol appears when the unit is power on

SLEEP mode

(1) Lights up during Timer operation when
the air conditioner is operational
(2)Displays the malfunction code when fault
occurs.

Lights up during Timer operation.

The symbol appears when the unit is turned
on, and disappear when the unit is turned off.

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EMERGENCY FUNCTION & AUTO-RESTART FUNCTION

AUTO-RESTART FUNCTION

The appliance is preset auto - restart function by
manufacturer. In case of a sudden power failure, the
module memorizes the setting conditions before the
power failure. when the power restores, the unit
restarts automatically with all the previous settings
preserved by the memory function.

To deactivate the AUTO-RESTART function ,pro­ceed as follows:

1. Switch the air conditioner off and remove the
plug.

2. Press the emergency button meanwhile plug
it in.

3. Keep pressing the emergency button for more
than 10 seconds until you hear four short beeps
from the unit. The AUTO-RESTART function is
deactivate.

To activate the AUTO - RESTART function ,
follow the same procedure until you hear three
short beeps from the unit.

P

O

W

E

R

S

L

E

E

P

Emergency
button

ON / OFF

T

IM

E

R

R

U

N

Emergency
button

EMERGENCY FUNCTION

display PCB

If the remote controller fails to work or maintenance
necessary, proceed as follows:

Open and lift the front panel up to an angle to reach the

ON/OFF

emergency button.

1. One press of the emergency button(one beep) will
lead to the forced COOLING operation

2. Two press of the emergency button within 3 sec
(two beeps) will lead to the forced HEATING

Emergency
button

ON/OFF

operation.

3. To switch off the unit , you just need to press the
button again ( a single long beep) .

1033A

4. After 30 minutes in forced operation , the air
conditioner will automatically start working in 23
cooling mode, auto fan speed.
* The FEEL function is described in page 13.

The emergency button in some models could be on
the right part of the unit under the front panel.

The shape and position of the emergency button
may be different according to the model, but their
function is the same.

Remark: the external static pressure of heat pumps is 0 Pa for all models.

The indoor fan speed during capacity and or efficiency test should be "quick cool" or "quick heat"
which can be activated by pressing "TURBO" or "SUPER" button of remote controller; Please contact
with the seller in case of failing in activating it.

front panel

front panel

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REMOTE CONTROLLER

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

SUPER or TURBO

9

10

11

12

13

14

Button

(TEMP UP)

(TEMP DN)

ON/OFF

FAN

TIMER

SLEEP

ECO

MODE

SWING

CLOCK

DISPLAY

HEALTHY

RESET

Function

Press it to increase temperature / time setting.

Press it to decrease temperature/ time setting.

Press it to start or stop operation.

To select the fan speed of auto/low/mid/high

Press it to set auto-off timer.

To activate the function SLEEP

In cooling mode,press this button ,the temperature
will increase 2 on the base of setting temperature

In heating mode, press this button, the temperature
will decrease 2 on the base of setting temperature

To select the mode of operation

Press this button to activate / deactivate the Super
function which enables the unit to reach the preset
temperature in the shortest time.
In COOL mode, the unit will give the maximum

cooling temperature with 16 ,high fan speed.

In HEAT mode, the unit will give the maximum heating

temperature with 31 ,high fan speed.

To activate or deactivate of the movement of the
deflectors.

When you press this button,the time will be flic­kering;then through" "and " ",you can adjust
the time(one time you press,one minute you ad­just;and if you continue to hold,the time changes
rapidly ), after adjusting to your required time,
please press this button again to fix the time.

To LED displayswitch on/off the

To switch - on /off HEALTHY funtion.It is a button
which controls the ionizer or plasma generator only
for inverter models.

To restart REMOTE CONTROLLER

1
2

3
4

5

6

7

1
2
3

8
4

5
6

10
12

3

8

4

6

10
13

6

5

8

DISPLAY HEALTHY3D

CLOCK

ON/OFF

FAN

SWING

TIMER

ECO

SUPER

SLEEP MODE

FEEL

AUTOQUIET

COOL

POWERFUL

C

DRY

hr

FAN

DELAY

OFF

ON

HEAT

HEALTHY

TIMER

ON/OFF

ANTI-MILDEW

MODE TIMER

FAN SPEED SUPER ECO

SWING SLEEP HEALTHY

DISPLAY RESET

MODE

ECO

TIMER

SLEEP

FAN

DISPLAY

SWING

SWING

TURBOHEALTHY

Dry

Heat

Fan

Feel Cool

C

h

Auto

Low

Mid

High

Sleep

Swing

SLEEP

TIMER

MODE

13
12
11

10

9

8

FAN
SPEED

AIR
SWING

ON

15

9
7

13

14

1

2
7

5

12

10

9

Timer
OFF
Timer
ON

1

FAN

4

SWING

10

3

ON/OFF

2

ANTI-MILDEW

15

To activate the function ANTI-MILDEW

The outlooking and some function of remote control may vary according
to the model.

The shape and position of buttons and indicators may vary according to
the model, but their function is the same.

The unit confirms the correct reception of each press button with a beep.

7

1

2

4

SWING X

SWING YSUPER

FEEL

COOL

DRY

FAN

HEAT

TIMER ON TIMER OFF

MODE

ON/OFF

TIMER

SWING X SWING Y

FAN

SUPER SLEEP

10

AUTO

HIGH

MID

LOW

SLEEP

3

8

5

6