Argo CHARM 9000 UI User manual

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USER MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDE
CHARM
SINGLE SPLIT AIR
CONDITIONERS – R32
INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT
CHARM 9000 UI CHARM 9000 UE
CHARM 12000 UI CHARM 12000 UE
CHARM 18000 UI CHARM 18000 UE
CHARM 24000 UI CHARM 24000 UE
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using the air conditioner, and retain for future reference.
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INDEX
General warnings………………………………………………………….……..…..44
Safety precautions……………………………………………………..………..…...45
Notices for usage………………………………………………………………….….47
Description of parts………………………………………………….………....….....49
Remote controller Guide…………………..……………………………………...…50
Wifi Guide (optional)..……………………………………………………………......55
Clean and care…………………………………………………………….………….60
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..………..….……61
Notices for installation..………………………………………………………...….....63
Indoor unit installation…………………………………………………………….......68
Outdoor unit installation………………………………………………..…..……........71
Maintenance notes………………………………………………...………….…...….74
Warnings for the refrigeration system specialist………………………………..…..77
REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
All personnel who carry out installation and / or maintenance operations on the units must be
equipped with PEF (European Refrigerators License) as required by the D.P.R. n. 146/2018
implementing Regulation (EU) no. 517/2014. If another technician is required to maintain and repair the
equipment, this will need to be supervised by the person who is qualified to use flammable
refrigerants.
The repair must be performed according to the methodology indicated by the manufacturer of the
equipment.
If you need to install, move or service the air conditioner, please contact your dealer or local service
center for the procedure first. The air conditioner must be installed, moved or maintained by
authorized personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious damage, personal injury or death.

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The Refrigerant
 To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in the system. The
refrigerant is the fluoride R32 = GWP (Global warming potential). This refrigerant is flammable and
inodorous. It can lead to explosions under certain conditions, however the flammability of this
refrigerant is very low and it can be ignited only by fire.
 Compared to other common refrigerants, R32 is a non-polluting refrigerant with no harm to the
ozonosphere and a lower effect upon the greenhouse effect. R32 has very good thermodynamic
features which lead to a really high energy efficiency. The units therefore need less filling.
Warning:
Do not try to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the appliance in different ways other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Should repair be necessary, contact your nearest authorized Argoclima
Service Centre. Any repairs carried out by unqualified personnel may be dangerous. The appliance has to be
stored in a room that doesn’t have any continuously operating ignition sources. (for example: open flames, an
operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater.) Do not pierce or burn.
Appliance has to be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger than X m2. (Please refer
to table "a" in section of " Safety Operation of Inflammable Refrigerant" for Space X.)
For repairs, strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions only for appliances filled with R32 flammable gas. Be
aware that refrigerants do not have any odour.
Appliance filled with flammable gas R32.
Before using the appliance, read the owner’s manual.
Before installing the appliance, read the installation manual.
Before repairing the appliance, read the service manual.
General warnings

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
The air conditioner must
be grounded. Incomplete
grounding may result in
electric shocks.
Do not connect the earth wire to the
gas pipeline, water pipeline, lightning
rod, or telephone earth wire.
Always switch off the
device and cut the
power supply when the
unit is notin use for
long time so as to ensure safety.
Take care not let the remote
control and the indoor unit watered
or being too wet.
Otherwise, it may cause short circuit.
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.
Don't cut off main power switch
during
operating or with
wet hands.
It may cause electric shock.
Don't share the socket
with other electric
appliance.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock even fire and explosion.
Always switch off the device and
cut the power supply
before performing any
maintenance or
cleaning.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or damage
Don't pull the
power cable.
The damage of pulling power cord will
cause serious electric shock.
A warning that ducts connected
to an appliance shall not contain
an ignition source.
Don't install air conditioner in a
place where there is flammable gas
or liquid. The distance between
them should above 1m.
It may cause fire even explosion.
Don't use liquid or corrosive
cleaning agent wipe the air
conditioner and sprinkle water or
other liquid either.
Don't
attempt to repair the air
conditioner by yourself.
Incorrect repairs may cause fire or
explosion. Contact a qualified service
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Don't use air conditioner in
lightning storm weather.
Power supply should be cut in time to
prevent the occurrence of danger.
Don't put hands or any objects into
the air inlets or outlets.
This may cause personal injury or
damage to the unit.
Please note whether the installed
stand is firm enough or not.
If it is damaged, it may lead to the fall
of the unit and cause the injury.
Don't block air inlet or air outlet.
Otherwise, the cooling or heating
capacity will be weakened, even
cause system stop operating.
Don’t let the air conditioner blow
against the heater appliance.
Otherwise it will lead to incomplete
combustion, thus causing poisoning.
The appliance shall be installed
in accordance with national wiring
regulations.
An earth leakage breaker with
rated capacity must be installed to
avoid possible electric shocks.
INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU
At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as an household waste. It must be taken to special
local community waste collection centres or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic
equipment separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and human health deriving from an
inappropriate disposal and enables its components to be recovered and recycled to obtain significant savings in energy
and resources. In order to underline the duty to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a
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Don’t open the
windows and doors
for long time when
the air conditioner
is running.
Otherwise, the cooling or heating
capacity will be weakened.
Don’t stand on the top of the
outdoor unit or place heavy things
on it. This cloud cause personal
injuries or damage the unit.
Don’t use the air conditioner for
other purposes, such as drying
clothes, preserving foods, etc.
Don't apply the cold air to the body
for a long time. It will deteriorate
your physical conditions and cause
health problems.
Set the suitable temperature.
It is recommended that the
temperature difference between
indoor and outdoor temperature
should not be too large.
Appropriate adjustments of the
setting temperature can prevent
the waste of electricity.
If your air conditioner is not fitted
with a supply cord and a plug, an
anti-explosion all-pole switch must
be installed in the fixed wiring and
the distance between contacts
should be no less than 3.0 mm.
Fuse Type: T3.15AH250V, the electricity passing through the fuse cannot be higher than 3.15A.
For the air conditioner permanently connected to an outlet, equip the line with a power switch. The current switch must
be single-pole, with a distance between the contacts greater than 3 mm and a residual nominal value not greater than
30mA.
The power supply circuit must have a leakage protection device and an air switch whose rated capacity should be
greater than 1.5 times the maximum current.
NOTICES FOR USAGE
OPERATING RANGE
Cooling mode: from +16°C to +49°C (outdoor temperature)
Heating mode: from -15°C to +30°C (outdoor temperature)
 When the temperature is too high, the air conditioner may activate the automatic protection device, so that the air
conditioner could be shut down.
 When the temperature is too low, the heat exchanger of the air conditioner may freeze, leading to water dripping or
other malfunction.
 In long-term cooling or dehumidification with a relative humidity of above 80% (doors and windows are open), there
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NOTES FOR HEATING FUNCTION
 When the heating function is started, the indoor unit fan will not work immediately to avoid the introduction of
insufficiently hot air into the environment.
 When the outdoor temperature is very low and the humidity is high, ice may form on the heat exchanger of the
outdoor unit. Then the air conditioner will start defrost function.
 During defrost, the air conditioner will stop heating for about 5-12 minutes.
 Vapor may come out from the outdoor unit during defrost. This is not a malfunction, but a result of fast defrost.
 Heating will resume after defrost is complete.
NOTES FOR TURNING OFF
 When the air conditioner is turned off, the unit may continue to ventilate for a few minutes to help dry the battery of
the indoor unit.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
 If the remote control is faulty, use the emergency button located under the front
panel of the indoor unit (see image).
 If this button is pushed with the unit OFF, the air conditioner will operate in Auto
mode.
 If this button is pushed with the unit ON, the air conditioner will stop running.
AIRFLOW DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT
1. Use the vertical oscillation button on the remote control to set the direction of the
air flow.
2. It is possible to direct the air flow also horizontally; this operation is only possible
manually, by moving the air delivery flaps as desired (see image).
Note: Move the air vents before the unit is in operation, or your finger might be
injured.
Never place your hand into the air inlet or outlet when the air conditioner is in operation.
Emergency
button

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INDOOR UNIT
OUTDOOR UNIT
Note: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner may be slightly
different. The actual shape shall prevail.
DESCRIP
TION OF PARTS
Emergency button

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REMOTE CONTROL USER GUIDE
1. At first time use of the remote controller, install the batteries and ensure that the "+"and "-" poles are correctly
positioned. To insert the batteries, follow the instructions below:
 Slide to open the cover according to the direction indicated by the arrowhead (Fig.1)
 lnsert two brand new batteries, and position the batteries to the right electric poies (Fig.2).
 Put back the cover according to the direction indicated by the arrowhead (Fig.3)
2. Ensure the remote controller is pointed to the signal receiving window, and that there is no obstruction in between and
the distance is 8m at the maximum.
3. Do not let the remote controller drop or fling it at will. Do not let any liquid in the remote controller.
4. Do not expose the remote controller directly to the sunlight or excessive heat.
5. lf the remote controller does not work normally, remove the batteries far 30 seconds before reinstall them. lf that
doesn't work, replace the batteries.
6. When replacing the batteries, do not mix the new batteries with old ones or mix batteries of different types, which
could cause failure of the remote controller.
7. lf the remote controller is not to be used far a long period of time, remove the batteries first, lest the leakage from them
may damage the remote controller.
8. Properly dispose the discarded batteries.
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2006/66/EC and MODIFICATIONS INTRODUCED BY DIRECTIVE 2013/56/EU
Replace batteries when they are depleted. At the end of their life, batteries must be disposed of separately from unsorted
waste. They must be taken to designated recycling centres or returned to a retailer providing this service. Separate disposal
of batteries helps to reduce the potential harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by their improper
disposal and also enables the recovery and recycling of component materials, saving significant energy and resources. The
requirement for separate disposal is indicated by the crossed-out wheelie bin label affixed to the appliance. Illegal disposal
of the product by the user is subject to administrative penalties as per current regulations.

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BUTTONS DESCRIPTION
1. ON/OFF button
With this button you can turn the unit on or off. This button can also be used to reset the timer and the SLEEP function.
2. °C/ °F button
Press this button to select the temperature unit of measurement, the selectable units are Fahrenheit (° F) or Celsius (°
C) which is the default unit. When pressed for the first time, ° F will be selected, and the ° C symbol will no longer
appear on the display. Press again to select ° C.
NOTE: Some models do not have the possibility to select the temperature in ° F; this means that when the ° C / °
F" button is pressed, the °F symbol may appear on the remote control display, but the temperature will continue
to be displayed in ° C on that of the air conditioner.
3. SPEED button
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Press this button, you can select the fan speed as follows:
Note: AUTO air speed is not available in FAN mode.
4. DISPLAY button
It is possible to turn the remote control display on or off, while the unit is running, to extend the life of the batteries.