Argo AFSI ECO 120HL User manual

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SPLIT TYPE FLOOR-STANDING
AIR CONDITIONER
USER MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDEUS
V 09/20
INDOOR UNIT
AFSI ECO 120HL
OUTDOOR UNIT
AFSI ECO 120SH3

Content
Operation Notices
Malfunction
Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 2
Malfunction .......................................................................................................................... 20
Installation of indoor unit .................................................................................................... 30
Installation of outdoor unit .................................................................................................. 34
Vacuum pumping .............................................................................................................. 37
Parts Name .......................................................................................................................... 7
Leakage detection ............................................................................................................. 37
Installation
Check after installation ....................................................................................................... 38
Clean and maintenance .....................................................................................................
Maintenance
Test operation .................................................................................................................... 38
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Installation instructions of anti-collapse chain ....................................................................
Configuration of connection pipe ........................................................................................
Pipe expanding method ......................................................................................................
Attachment
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Installation dimension diagram ..........................................................................................
Selection of installation location .........................................................................................
Requirements for electric connection .................................................................................
Tools for installation ........................................................................................................... 28
Installation Notice
29
28
26
Function introduction for combination buttons ....................................................................
Operation Guide
Replacement of batteries in remote controller ....................................................................
Introduction for buttons on remote controller .....................................................................
Introduction for icons on display screen .............................................................................
Buttons on remote controller ..............................................................................................
Button’s Name and Function ................................................................................................
Introduction for icons on display screen of air conditioner ....................................................
Button’s introduction ............................................................................................................. 9
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11
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Safety precautions for installing and relocating the unit .....................................................
27
Safety operation of flammable refrigerant ...................................................................
24
The Refrigerant ........................................................................................................ .........
1
1) Frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment operates：2400MHz-2483.5MHz
2) Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) in which the radio equipment
operates：20dBm
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.
Specialist’s Manual................................................................................................
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the
return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this
product for environmental safe recycling.
R32: 675

Explanation of Symbols
1.Damage the product due to improper use or misuse of the product;
2.Alter, change, maintain or use the product with other equipment without abiding
by the instruction manual of manufacturer;
After verification, defects are due to improper operation during transportation of
product;
4.
Operate, repair, maintain the unit without abiding by instruction manual or related
regulations;
5.
After verification, the problem or dispute is caused by the quality specification or
performance of parts and components that produced by other manufacturers;
6.
The damage is caused by natural calamities, bad using environment or force
majeure.
7.
After verification, the defect of product is directly caused by corrosive gas;3.
Exception Clauses
Manufacturer will bear no responsibilities when personal injury or
property loss is caused by the following reasons.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates important but not hazard-related information,
used to indicate risk of property damage.
Indicates a hazard that would be assigned a signal word
WARNING or CAUTION.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
N OT IC E
If it needs to install, move or maintain the air conditioner, please contact dealer
or local service center to conduct it at first. Air conditioner must be installed,
moved or maintained by appointed unit. Otherwise, it may cause serious
damage or personal injury or death.
When refrigerant leaks or requires discharge during installation, maintenance,
or disassembly, it should be handled by certified professionals or otherwise in
compliance with local laws and regulations.

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The Refrigerant
WARNING：
To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in
the system. The used refrigerant is the fluoride R32, which is specially cleaned.
The refrigerant is flammable and inodorous. Furthermore, it can lead to explosion
under certain conditions. But the flammability of the refrigerant is very low. It can
be ignited only by fire.
Compared to common refrigerants, R32 is a nonpolluting refrigerant with no harm
to the ozonosphere. The influence upon the greenhouse effect is also lower. R32
has got very good thermodynamic features which lead to a really high energy
efficiency. The units therefore need a less filling.
Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger
than Xm .
Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those
recommended by the manufacture. Should repair be necessary, contact your nea-
rest authorized Service Centre. Any repairs carried out by unqualified personnel
may be dangerous. The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously
operating ignition sources. (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance
or an operating electric heater.) Do not pierce or burn.
2
Appliance filled with flammable gas R32.
Appliance filled with flammable gas R32. For repairs, strictly follow manufacturer’s
instructions only. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour. Read specialist’s
manual.
Before use the appliance, read the owner’s manual first.
refrigerant " for Space X.)
(Please refer to table "a" in section of " Safety operation of flammable
Before install the appliance, read the installation manual first.
Before repair the appliance, read the service manual first.

Precautions
WARNING
Operation and Maintenance
2
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Do not connect air conditioner to multi-purpose socket.
Otherwise, it may cause fire hazard.
Do disconnect power supply when cleaning air
conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.
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 wash the air conditioner with water to avoid
electric shock.
Do not spray water on indoor unit. It may cause electric
shock or malfunction.
After removing the filter, do not touch fins to avoid injury.
Do not use fire or hair dryer to dry the filter to avoid
deformation or fire hazard.

Do not block air outlet or air inlet. It may cause
malfunction.
remote controller may be broken.
●Power cord is overheating or damaged.
●There’s abnormal sound during operation.
●Circuit break trips off frequently.
●Air conditioner gives off burning smell.
●Indoor unit is leaking.
contact the dealer or qualified professionals for service.
When turning on or turning off the unit by emergency
operation switch, please press this switch with an insulating
object other than metal.
outlet. It may cause personal injury or damage.
Precautions
WARNING
conditioner and disconnect power immediately, and then
If the air conditioner operates under abnormal conditions,
it may cause malfunction, electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not spill water on the remote controller, otherwise the
electric shock or damage. Please contact dealer when
you need to repair air conditioner.
Do not repair air conditioner by yourself. It may cause
objects. It may cause damage or personal injury.
Do not step on top panel of outdoor unit, or put heavy
When below phenomenon occurs, please turn off air
Do not extend fingers or objects into air inlet or air
Maintenance must be performed by qualified
professionals. Otherwise, it may cause personal injury
or damage.
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Do install the circuit break. If not, it may cause malfunction.
of at least 3mm in all poles should be connected in fixed
wiring.
magnet buckle and heating buckle function, it can protect
the circuit-short and overload.
power supply circuit and circuit break.
Precautions
WARNING
note the following table. Air switch should be included
An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation
Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing
the unit.
grounding wire of power socket.
Properly connect the live wire, neutral wire and
any work related to electricity and safety.
Be sure to cut off the power supply before proceeding
Including an circuit break with suitable capacity, please
Air Conditioner should be properly grounded. Incorrect
Don't use unqualified power cord.
grounding may cause electric shock.
According to the local safety regulations, use qualified
Installation must be performed by qualified professionals.
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage.
Attachment
4
Make sure the power supply matches with the requirement
of air conditioner. Unstable power supply or incorrect wiring
may result in electric shock, fire hazard or malfunction.
Please install proper power supply cables before using the
air conditioner.

Installation must be performed in accordance with the
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
must be properly grounding with specialized grounding
device by a professional. Please make sure it is always
grounded effectively, otherwise it may cause electric shock.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible.
If the length of power connection wire is insufficient, please
contact the supplier for a new one. Avoid extending the
wire by yourself.
All wires of indoor unit and outdoor unit should be
connected by a professional.
national wiring regulations.
requirement of NEC and CEC by authorized personnel
only.
Precautions
WARNING
wire, which can't be used for other purposes.
The grounding resistance should comply with national
electric safety regulations.
The air conditioner is the first class electric appliance. It
keep the interconnection cable away from the copper
tube.
The temperature of refrigerant circuit will be high, please
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
The yellow-green wire in air conditioner is grounding
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with
Do not put through the power before finishing installation.
5

The indoor unit should be installed close to the wall.
Instructions for installation and use of this product are
provided by the manufacturer.
Precautions
WARNING
place, only the qualified person can perform the work.
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage.
If you need to relocate the air conditioner to another
must be installed in the line.
For the air conditioner without plug, an circuit break
far away from animals or plants.If it is unavoidable,
please add the fence for safety purpose.
Select a location which is out of reach for children and
reachable after finishing installation.
For the air conditioner with plug, the plug should be
Working temperature range
NOTICE:
Indoor side DB/WB(℃) Outdoor side DB/WB(℃)
Maximum cooling 32/23 43/26
Maximum heating 27/- 24/18
●The operating temperature range (outdoor temperature) for cooling only unit is
-15℃~ 43℃; for heat pump unit is -15℃~ 43℃.
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Parts Name
Indoor Unit
display and button
FAN
FUNC.
ON/OFF
MODE
remote controller
Outdoor Unit
air inlet
handle
air outlet
NOTICE:
(Display content or position may be different from above
graphics, please refer to actual products)
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Actual product may be different from above graphics, please refer to actual
products.
air outlet
display and button
FAN ON/OFF
FUNC.
panel
air inlet
MODE

Timer
display
Ambient temperature
or set temperature
display or others
Operation
Cooling display
Dry display
Fan display
E-Heater display
Defrosting display
Heating display
Fan speed display
display
1
6
2
3
4
5
Button’s Name and Function
Introduction for icons on display screen
of air conditioner
4FUNCTION button
2MODE button
MODE
3FAN button
FAN
FUNC.
1ON/OFF button
ON/OFF5▼/▲ button
6button
/
8

Button’s introduction
ON/OFF button
MODE button
1
2
FAN button
3
●
This series unit adopts touch buttons. You only need to touch the buttons slightly.
Press this button to turn on or turn off the unit.(Note: Under X-FAN mode,
press this button to turn on the unit directly.)
● Every time press this button, the mode will switchover in cycle among.
(Note: Cooling only unit won’t accept heating operation signal. For cooling only unit,
pressing MODE button under FAN mode will skip heating mode and enter cooling
mode.)
COOLING DRY
HEATING FAN
● Press this button and then fan speed can be selected and displayed in the
sequence as below:
(Note:Only low fan speed is available for dry mode. Fan speed can't be adjusted
under dry mode. Turbo cannot be set in FAN mode.)
(low) (medium) (high)
(turbo)
Note:
FUNCTION button
4
●
●
Under on status, press Function button to switch between timer and auxiliary
heating function setting (auxiliary heating can be set only in heating mode). When
timer or auxiliary heating icon is blinking, it means this function can be set. Press
"▲" or "▼" button to set function. If there’s no operation change within 5s after
setting is finished, the function setting will be confirmed. Or press Function button
again to exit or confirm the function.When the function is selected through Function
button, if the unit is not turned off and no remote control signal is received within
2min, pressing Function button again to circulate from the previous set function.
After 2min or the unit is turned off or remote control signal is received, pressing
Function button again to circulate from timer icon. (Note: Only when the unit is
under heating mode and with auxiliary heating function, auxiliary heating function
can be turned on or off through Function button.)
Under off status, if the unit is in X-FAN status, press Function button to turn off the
unit directly; if the unit is not in X-FAN status, press Function button to set timer ON.
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Button’s introduction
Operation display
Timer display
It indicates the air conditioner is
Heating display
●
When this indicator is on, it
indicates the timer function
is turned on.
put through the power. Under on
status, this indicator is on; under
off status, this indicator is off.
When this indicator is on, it
indicates the heating mode is
turned on.
When this indicator is on, it
indicates the defrosting function
is turned on.
Icon function introduction
button
6
Up and down swing: this button controls the up and down swing motor, single
Left and right swing: this button controls the left and right swing motor, single
press it to switchover between ON and OFF.
press it to switchover between ON and OFF.
5
increase or decrease
1℃. Temperature adjustment range is 16℃~30℃. This button is invalid under
auto mode. Timer setting can be set in 1h increment among 0~24h. When
it is adjusted to auxiliary heating function setting through Function button,
press this button to turn on or turn off auxiliary heating. (Note: auxiliary heating
is valid only for the model with this function.)
Hold " " and " " buttons for 3s and the air conditioner will display "LC", which
function buttons under off status are all invalid. Hold these two button for 3s
again to release the lock.
Defrosting display
10
●
When this indicator is on, it indicates
the dry mode is turned on.
Dry display
Cooling display
When this indicator is on, it indicates
the cooling mode is turned on.
When this indicator is on, it indicates
This function is only available for some
models.
the E-heater function is turned on.
When this indicator is on, it indicates
the fan mode is turned on.
Displays the fan speed. The fan speed
is displayed as below:
E-Heater display
Fan display
Fan speed display
(turbo)

Buttons on remote controller
Introduction for icons on display screen
7
3
6
9
10
14
15
13
12
8
11
5
4
2
1
X-FAN function
Turbo fan speed
Quiet mode
Set fan speed
(No fan speed. It’s displayed
only after turning it on.)
{
Send signal
Switch temperature displaying type on
the unit’s display
Set time
TIMER ON/TIMER OFF
Child lock
Up & down swing
Left & right swing
battery power
Heat mode
Fan mode
Dry mode
Cool mode
Auto mode
Operation mode
I feel function
Sleep mode
WiFi This is a general remote controller.Some
models have this function while some
do not. Please refer to the actual models.
{
1ON/OFF button
2SAVE button
3FAN button
4MODE button
6
button
7
button
9
COOL button
14 LIGHT button
15 TIMER button
12
SLEEP button
13 QUIET button
10
HEAT button
8
X-FAN/E-HEATER button
11 WiFi button
5▲/ button
▲
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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
Note:
●After putting through the power, the air conditioner will give out a sound.
Operation indicator " " is ON. After that, you can operate the air conditioner by
using remote controller.
● Under on status, pressing the button on the remote controller, the signal icon " "
on the display of remote controller will blink once and the air conditioner will give
out a “di” sound, which means the signal has been sent to the air conditioner.
ON/OFF button
1
SAVE button
2
Press this button can turn on or turn off the air conditioner. After turning on the air
conditioner, indoor unit will give out a sound.
FAN button
3
Pressing this button can set fan speed circularly as: auto (AUTO), low( ), medium
( ), high( ), turbo( ).
Auto
●It’s Low fan speed under Dry mode.
●Turbo cannot be set in FAN mode.
●Under AUTO speed, air conditioner will select proper fan speed automatically
according to ex-factory setting.
Note:
●This is a general use remote controller, it could be used for the air conditioners
with multifunction; For some function, which the model doesn't have, if press
the corresponding button on the remote controller that the unit will keep the
original running status.
Under cooling mode, press this button to start up or turn off energy-saving function.
When energy-saving function is started up, "SE" will be shown on remote controller,
and air conditioner will adjust the set temperature automatically according to
ex-factory setting to reach to the best energy-saving effect. Press this button again
to exit energy-saving function.

Introduction for buttons on remote controller
5
13
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℃
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F
F
4
T RY F AT
Note:
℃

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● Under simple swing mode, press this button can turn on (" " icon is displayed) or
turn off (" " icon is not displayed) the left&right swing function.
● When the unit is turned off by remote controller, press "▲" button and " "
● This remote controller is the general type remote controller. When remote controller
receives the signal of " " , swing status is same as " " ; when remote controller
receives " " , swing status is same as left&right swing OFF.
button can switch between single swing mode and fixed-angle swing mode.
" " on the remote controller will flash twice.
Introduction for buttons on remote controller
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Under fixed-angle swing mode, press this button and then left&right swing status will
circulate as shown in the right figure:
● Under simple swing mode, press this button can turn on (" " icon is displayed)
or turn off (" " icon is not displayed) the up&down swing function.
● When the unit is turned off by remote controller, press "▲" button and " "
button can switch between single swing mode and fixed-angle swing mode.
" " on the remote controller will flash twice.
Under fixed-angle swing mode, press this button and the up&down swing status will
circulate as shown in the right figure:
button
8 button
no display
no display
Cool button
6
● Press this button, unit will operate in cool mode.
● Press this button, unit will operate in heat mode.
Heat button
7

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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
14 LIGHT button
Press this button to turn off display light on indoor unit. Press this button again
to turn on display light.
●
13 QUIET button
Press this button can turn on or turn off QUIET function.
This function is not available for this unit.
11 WiFi button
Press "WiFi" button to turn on WiFi function, "WiFi" icon will be displayed on the
remote controller;
Hold "WiFi" button for 5s to turn off WiFi function and "WiFi" icon will disappear.
Under off status, press "MODE" and "WiFi" buttons simultaneously for 1s, WiFi
module will restore factory settings.
●This function is only available for some models.
10 SLEEP button
Under COOL or HEAT mode, press this button to start up sleep function.
" " icon is displayed on remote controller. Press this button again to cancel sleep
function and " " icon will disappear.After powered on, Sleep Off is defaulted. After
the unit is turned off, the Sleep function is canceled.
In this mode, set temperature will be adjusted with the change of time. Under Fan、
DRY and Auto modes, this function is not available.
●
●
●
Having set X-FAN function on: After turning off the unit by pressing ON/OFF●
12 X-FAN/E-HEATER button
Pressing this button in COOL or DRY mode, the icon " " is displayed and the
indoor fan will continue operation for a few minutes in order to dry the indoor unit
even though you have turned off the unit. After energization, X-FAN OFF is
defaulted.X-FAN is not available in AUTO, FAN or HEAT mode.
This function indicates that moisture on evaporator of indoor unit will be blowed
after the unit is stopped to avoid mould.
button indoor fan will continue running for about a few minutes. at low speed.
In this period, press X-FAN button to stop indoor fan directly.
Having set X-FAN function off: After turning off the unit by pressing ON/OFF
button, the complete unit will be off directly.
Only under cooling mode and dry mode, press this button can turn on (characters
of “X-FAN” are displayed) or turn off (characters of “X-FAN” are not displayed)
X-FAN function.
Under heating mode, press this button and the E-HEATER status will changed
circularly as below (This function is only available for some models):
is displayed) is displayed)
E-HEATER OFF E-HEATER ON
(
Auto E-HEATER (no display)
(

Introduction for buttons on remote controller
Note:
●Time setting range: 0.5-24 hours.
●Time interval between two operations can’t exceed 5s. Otherwise, remote
controller will exit the setting status automatically.
hour. When holding " " or " " button, 2s later, the time will change quickly until to
Cancel TIMER OFF: Press "TIMER" button again under TIMER OFF status.
● At OFF status, press this button once can set TIMER ON. Please refer to TIMER
off for detailed operation.
Cancel TIMER ON: Press "TIMER" button again under TIMER ON status.
TIMER button
15
●
At ON status, press this button once can set TIMER OFF. The character of HOUR
TIMER
ON. After each pressing of " " or " " button, time will increase or decrease half an
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
▲
Function introduction for combination buttons
Child lock function
Press "▲" and " " simultaneously to turn on or turn off child lock function. When
child lock function is on, " " icon is displayed on remote controller. If you operate
the remote controller, the " " icon will blink three times without sending signal to
the unit.
▲
Temperature display switchover function
Under OFF status, press " " and "MODE" buttons simultaneously to switch temp-
erature display between ℃ and ℉.
▲
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●During operation, point the remote control signal sender at the receiving
window on indoor unit.
●
●
The distance between signal sender and receiving window should be no
more than 8m, and there should be no obstacles between them.
Signal may be interfered easily in the room where there is fluorescent lamp
●Replace new batteries of the same model when replacement is required.
●When you don’t use remote controller for a long time, please take out the
batteries.
●
or wireless telephone; remote controller should be close to indoor unit during
operation.
replace batteries.
NOTICE
If the display on remote controller is fuzzy or there’s no display, please
Replacement of batteries in remote controller
1. Lift the cover along the direction of arrow (as shown in Fig 1 ①).
2.
3.
Take out the original batteries (as shown in Fig 1 ②).
Place two 7# (AAA 1.5V) dry batteries, and make sure the position of “+”
4.
polar and “-” polar is correct (as shown in Fig 2
③).
Reinstall the cover (as shown in Fig 2 ④).
Fig.1 Fig.2