Frigidaire FRS12PYW10 Owner's manual

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Welcome to the world of
simple handling and no worries
Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This manual contains all of the information
required to guarantee your safety and the appropriate use of your air
conditioner.
Please read all of the instructions before using the air conditioner and keep
this manual for future reference.
We know you will enjoy your new air conditioner and thank you for choosing
our product.
We hope you will consider us for future purchase.
Environmental advices i_-_ _
The packaging material used is recyclabte. We
recommend that you separate plastic, paper and
cardboard and give them to recycling companies.
If you need to dispose of this appliance in the future,
do NOT throw it away with the rest of your domestic
garbage.
Attention
Theair conditioner that you have bought may be slightly differentfrom the one
illustrated in this manual. Pleasereferto the information relatedto the model
you have.
Thisair conditioner isfor domestic useonly. It isnot reccomendedfor
commercial or industrial use.

Contents
01. Welcome ........................................................................................... 01
02. Environmental advices .......................................................................... 01
03. Contents ............................................................................................... 02
04. Safety precautions ....................................................................... 04
05. Installation:
5.1 Choosing the installation site ....................................................... 06
5.2 Parts list ..................................................................................... 08
5.3 Indoor unit installation ...................................................... 10
5.4 Outdoor unit installation ............................................................ 14
5.5 Refrigerant piping connection ..................................................... ] 6
5.6 Electrical work ...................................................................... 18
5.7 Air Purge ................................................................................... 21
5.8 Electrical safety ..................................................................... 24
5.9 Gas leakcheck ........................................................................... 24
5.10 Test running .............................................................................. 25
06. Operation:
6.1 Preparing the device for operation ............................................ 26
6.2 Product description ............................................................. 27
6.3 Remote control ......................................................................... 29
- Remote control operation
- Remote control specifications
- Remote control battery
- When should the batteries be replaced
- To replace batteries
- Remote control instructions
6.4 Remote control description ......................................................... 31
- On/Off
- Mode
4-
-Fan
-
- TIMER ON
- TIMER OFF
-Clock
- Blow
- TEMP
- Turbo
- Sleep
- LIGHT
6.5 INTRODUCTION FOR SPECIALFUNCTION ................................. 37

6.6 Howtheair conditionerworks........................................33
-Automaticoperation
-Cool/heatandfanonlyoperation
- Dryoperation
-Airflowdirectionadjustment
-Sleepmode
-Timeroperation
-Optimal operation
6.7 How to use the indoor unit...................................................... 37
- Adjusting air flow direction
- Adjusting the vertical air flow direction (up/down)
- Toset the horizontal air flow direction (left/right)
- Toautomatically swing the air flow direction (up/down)
6.8 Manual operation ..................................................................... 39
07. Maintenance .................................................................................... 40
08. Operation tips ...................................................................................... 42
09. Solution for probtems ........................................................................... 44
10.Major appliance warranty ...................................................................... 45

Safety precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the
following instructions must be followed.
incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or
damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.
Connect with the power properly.
Otherwise, it may cause eledric
shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
Always ensure effective grounding.
No grounding may cause electric
shock.
Disconnect the power if strange
sounds, smell, or smoke comes
from it. It may cause fire and
electric shock.
4. Do not operate or stop the unit by
switching on or off the power. It
may cause electric shock or fire due
to heat generation.
5. Do not operate with wet hands or in
damp environment. It may cause
electric shock.
6. Do not allow water to run into
electric parts. It may cause failure of
machine, electric shock or fire.
7. Do not use the power cord near
flammable gas or combustibles,
such as gasoline, benzene, thinner,
etc. It may cause an explosion or fire.
8. Do not use the power cord close to
heating appliances. It may cause
fire and electric shock.
9.Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord. It may
cause electric shock or fire.
21 .Do not place heavy object on the
power cord and ensure that the
cord will not be compressed. There
is danger of fire or electric shock.

11.Do not open the unit during
operation. It may cause electric
shock or injury.
12.Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner. It contains
contaminants and could make
you sick.
13.Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure of appliance
and electric shock.
14.When the air filter isto be
removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit. It may cause an
injury.
15.When the unit is to be cleaned,
switch off, and turn off the circuit
breaker. Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause fire,
electric shock or injury.
16.Avoid direct exposure of occupants
to air flow.
17.Turn off the main power switch when
not using the unit for a long time.
18.The air conditioner may be dusted
with an oil free doth, or washed
with a cloth dampened in a solution
of warm water and mild dishwashing
detergent. Rinsethoroughly and wipe
dry. Wring excess water from cloth
before wiping around controls.
19.Ensure that the installation bracket of
the outdoor unit will not damage
due to prolonged exposure. If
bracket damages, there will be
concern of damage due to falling
of unit.
20.Always insert the filters securely.
Clean filter once every two weeks.
Operation without filters may
cause failure.
2 ] .Always install circuit breaker and a
dedicated power circuit. No
installation may cause fire and
electric shock.
22.Do not place obstacles around air-
inlets or inside of air-outlet. It may
cause failure of appliance or
accident.

Installation
installation warnings:
1. Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.
2. Follow each step as shown.
3. Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified,
licensed, authorized personnel only.
4. Payattention to danger and safety notices
Choosing the installation site
Precautions for Installation
Installation at the following sites may cause problems. If you must inevitably install
the unit at one of these sites, please consult your ]oca] distributor beforehand:
1. Sites with machine oil.
2. Sites with a high concentration of salinity, such as coastal areas.
3. Sites with sulfuric gas, such as hot water springs.
4. Sites with high frequency equipment, such as wireless equipment, welding
machines and medical installations.
5. Sites with flammable gases or volatile material.
6. Sites with special environmental conditions.
7. Laundry rooms.
indoor Unit
1. The unit must be installed at a site
that does not obstruct the flow of
air.
2. The site must support the weight of
the indoor unit.
3. The site must be easily accessible
for maintenance and replacement
of the air filter.
4. The site must allow for the
necessary space around the indoor
unit, as shown in the sideward
figure.
5. There should be at least 3 feet (1
meter) between the unit and radio
or television devices. It is ideal
that the unit be installed at the
center.
6. It must be far from fire, smoke or
flammable gases.
7. The indoor unit must be at least 8.2
ft(2.5 meters) from the ground.
8. The site must allow for the easy
removal of the connector pipe and
drain hose.
9. The unit must be installed at a site
protected from direct sunlight.
More
More
than 6"
More
than 8.2'
than 6"

Outdoor Unit
.The outdoor unit must be
installed at a convenient site
that is not exposed to strong
winds. The site should be dry
and well ventilated.
2. The site must support the weight
of the outdoor unit and allow
for vertical installation.
3. There must not be the possibility
of increased noise and vibration
at the site.
4. The unit must be installed at a
site where the noise produced
by its operation and air
discharge does not disturb the
neighbors or animals.
5. The site cannot have any
leakage of flammable gases.
6. The site must provide enough
space around the unit, as shown
in the figure.
7. Children must not be able to
access the installation site.
More
than 1'
More
than 6.6'
More
than 1.65' More
than 1'
More
than 1.65'
i

Partslist
NUMBER PART NAME
1
2
6
7
8
installation plate
Drain Joint
Self-tapping scr
ewA#7 XI"
Remote controller
capacity <-.18000 Btu's
capacity > 24000 Btu's
Connecting
pipe
assembly
Drainage
Plug
Liquid side
Gas side
@1/4"
@3/8" (capacity <..12000 Btu's)
@1/2" (capacity <-.18000 Btu's)
@5/8" (capacity >/24000 Btu's)
capacity = 18000 Btu's
capacity = 21500 Btu's
Remote Controller holder
Self-tapping screw B #4 X 3/8"
QTY.
1
1
5
10
1
3
2
1
2
Indoor unit
f
4
Outdoor unit
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More than 6"
Indoor unit
More than 6"
Air filter
More than 6"
More than 1.65'
More than 1'
AMore
than 1.65'
B C
More than 6.6' Outdoor
unit
Attention
]. This illustration is for explanation purposes only.
2. Copper tubes must be insulated independently