Frigidaire FSC09CH7M User manual

SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OWNER'S MANUAL
utions carefully and thoroughly before
From the Electrolux Group.

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.
The air conditioner that you have
bought may be slightly different from
the one illustrated in this manual,
Please refer to the information related
to the model you have.
This air conditioner is for domestic use
only. It is not reccomended for
commercial or industrial use.
The air conditioner you have may carry
a different plug than the one illustrated
in this manual. The plug that comes
with the product follows the electrical
specification of the country where it is
sold.
Contents
Safety precaution ................................................................................. 03
Installation ........................................................................................... 07
Part list ................................................................................................. 09
Indoor unit installation ......................................................................... 11
Outdoor unit installation ....................................................................... 14
Refrigerant piping connection ................................................................ 16
Electrical work ...................................................................................... 18
Electrical safety ..................................................................................... 24
Gas leak control ................................................................................ 24
Test running .......................................................................................... 25
Preparing the device for operation ...................................................... 26
Product description ............................................................................. 27
Remote control functions ..................................................................... 29
Remote control operations .................................................................... 31
How the air conditioner works ................................................................ 34
Adjusting air flow direction ................................................................... 38
Manual operation ................................................................................ 40
Cleaning and maintenance .................................................................. 41
Operation tips ........................................................................................ 43
Troubleshooting tips ............................................................................ 45
Environmental advices ......................................................................... 46
Technical informations ......................................................................... 47

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.
1. Connect with the power properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
2. Do not modify power cord length
or share the outlet with other
appliances.
It may cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
3. Always ensure effective earthing.
No earthing may cause electric
shock.
4. Disconnect the power if strange
sounds, smell, or smoke comes
from it.
It may cause fire and electric
shock.
5. Keep firearms away.
It may cause fire.
6. 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.
7. Do not operate with wet hands or
in damp environment.
It may cause electric shock.
8. Do not allow water to run into
electric parts.
It may cause failure of machine or
electric shock.
9. Do not drink water drained from
air conditioner.
It contains contaminants and
could make you sick.
10. Do not use the power cord close
to heating appliances.
It may cause fire and electric
shock.
11. Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
12. Do not direct airflow at room
occupants only.
This could damage your health.
13. Always install circuit breaker and
a dedicated power circuit.
No installation may cause fire and
electric shock.
14. Do not open the unit during
operation.
It may cause electric shock.
15. Do not use the power cord near
flammable gas or combustibles,
such as gasoline, benzene,
thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
16. Ventilate room before operating
air conditioner if there is a gas
leakage from another appliance.
It may cause explosion, fire and,
burns.
17. Do not disassemble or modify
unit. It may cause failure and
electric shock.
18. When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the metal
parts of the unit. It may cause an
injury.

19.Donotcleantheairconditioner
withwater.
Watermayentertheunitand
degradetheinsulation.
Itmaycauseanelectricshock.
20.Ventilatetheroomwellwhenused
togetherwithastove,etc.
Anoxygenshortagemayoccur.
21.Whentheunitistobecleaned,
switchoff,andturnoffthecircuit
breaker.
Donotcleanunitwhenpoweris
onasitmaycausefireand
electricshock,itmaycausean
injury.
22.Donotputapetorhouseplant
whereitwillbeexposedtodirect
airflow.
Thiscouldinjurethepetorplant.
23.Donotuseforspecialpurposes.
Donotusethisairconditionerto
preserveprecisiondevices,food,
pets,plants,andartobjects.It
maycausedeteriorationofquality,
etc.
24.Stopoperationandclosethe
windowinstormorhurricane.
Operationwithwindowsopened
maycausewettingofindoorand
soakingofhouseholdfurniture.
25.Donotplaceobstaclesaroundair-
inletsorinsideofair-outlet.
Itmaycausefailureofappliance
oraccident.
26.Turnoffthemainpowerswitch
whennotusingtheunitforalong
time.
Itmaycausefailureofproductor
fire.
27.Donotusestrongdetergentsuch
aswaxorthinner.Useasoftcloth
forcleaning.
Appearancemaybedeteriorated
duetochangeofproductcoloror
scratchingofitssurface.
28.Ensurethattheinstallationbracket
oftheoutdoorapplianceisnot
damagedduetoprolonged
exposure.
Ifbracketisdamaged,thereis
concernofdamageduetofalling
ofunit.
29.Alwaysinsertthefilterssecurely.
Cleanfilteronceeverytwoweeks.
Operationwithoutfiltersmay
causefailure.
30.Donotplaceheavyobjectonthe
powercordandtakecaresothat
thecordisnotcompressed.
Thereisdangeroffireorelectric
shock.
Usecautionwhenunpackingand
installing.Sharpedgescouldcause
injury.
Ifwaterenterstheunit,turntheunit
offanddisconnectthepower,contact
aqualifiedservicetechnician.

Installation
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 local distributor
beforehand:
1. Site 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
following figure.
5. There should be at least 1 meter (3
feet) between the unit and radio
and television devices. It is ideal
that the unit be installed at the
center of the environment.
6. It must be far from fire, smoke or
flammable gases.
7. The indoor unit must be at least
2.3 meters (7.5 feet) 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 than
12cm
More
than 15cm
More
than 230cm
More
than 12cm
Outdoor unit
1. 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 allow for a piping extension of no less than 5 meters (16 feet)
and for pipes measuring at least 10 meters (33 feet) in length.
7. The site must provide enough space around the unit, as shown in the
diagram.
8. Children must not be able to access the installation site.
More
than 10cm
More
than 60cm
More More
than 60cm

Part list
more than 15cm_
Rndoorunit
More than 12cm
Air
Filter <_
More than 60cm
Indoor unit
O
Outdoor unit
\ ......... J
More than 30cm
AMore than
60cm
B C
More than 200cm Outdoor
Unit
The indoor unit should be installed no lower than 2,3 m.
The pipe needs the minimun of 4 or 5 meters, this distance will contribute to
avoid vibration or noise.
Two of the three direction above (A, B, C) should be not be blocker. The copper
pipe can be isolated independent.

Indoor unit installation
Installation plate drilling and assembly
150mm or more to ceiling
Indoor unit outline Installationplate
f"..... i
120mm
or more i _ o
to wall ' _ oJ
Right refrigerant _" "................... "_....................pipe hole: a 65
120ram or more
to wall
Right refrigerant
pipe hole G 65
A:780(Modelos< 16000 Btu/h), 920(Modelos>f 16000 Btu/h)
Fixing the installation plate:
1. Fit the installation plate horizontally
on structural parts of the walt with
spaces around the installation
plate.
2. If the wal! is made of brick,
concrete or the like, drill eight (8)
5mm diameter holes in the wall.
Insert Clip anchor for appropriate
mounting screws.
3. Fit the installation plate on the wall
with eight (8) type "A" screws..
Fit the Installation Plate and drill holes in
the wall according to the wall structure
and corresponding mounting points on
the installation plate. (Dimensions are in
"mm" unless otherwise stated)
Placa de instalaci6n
© ® ®
Drill ahole in the wall
1. Determine hole positions according
to the diagram detailed in figure
beside. Drill one (!) hole (65mm)
slanting slightly to outdoor side.
2. Always use wal! hole conduit when
drilling metal grid, metal plate or
the like..
Wall
Indoorunit ] _ I Outd°°r unit l
Connective pipe and drainage installation
Drainage
1. Run the drain hose sloping
downward. Do not install the drain
hose as illustrated beside.
2. When connection extension drain
hose, insulate the connecting part
of extension drain hose with a
shield pipe.
Connection pipe
1. For the left-hand and right-hand
piping, remove the rear plate
bushing from the left side of the
rear plate.
Explain to clients that the pipe
cover must be kept as it may be
used when relocate the air
conditioner to any other place.
2. For the left-hand and rearqeft-hand
piping, install the piping as shown.
Bend the connective pipe to be
laid at 43mm height or less from
the wall.
_Do not block r//i Do not block
water flow _1 water flow
Do not put the end of
hose into water.
Piper Pipe holder Pipe
cover (right) Cover (left)
_ Left back
ping
Right piping _ Right back piping
Indoor unit outline
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i
Connective pipe
\,VE
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Fastening the indoor unit
Pass the drain hose through the hole
in the wall and connect the indoor unit
to the installation plate, pressing the
indoor part of the installation plate
hooks.
Superior
hook \
hook

3. Piping can easily be made by lifting
the indoor unit with a cushion
material between the indoor unit
and the wall. Get it out after finish
piping.
4. Push the lower part of the Indoor
Unit up on the wall. Then move the
Indoor Unit from side to side, up
and down to check if it is hooked
securely. Shock
absorber piece
Piping and wrapping
1. Wind the connective cable, drain
hose and wiring with tape / Indoor unit /P°nd box
securely, evenly as shown beside. \
2. Because the condensed water Connective Piperoom
from rear of the indoor unit is Connective
gathered in Pond Box and is piped _e
out of room. Do not put anything
else in the box. wrapping belt
Manguera
de desagQe
1. Connect the indoor unit first then the outdoor unit and bend and arrange the
pipe carefully.
2. Do not allow the piping to let out from the back of the indoor unit.
3. Be careful not to let the drain hose slack.
4. Insulate both of the auxiliary piping.
5. Be sure that the drain hose is located at the lowest side of the bundle.
Locating at the upper side can cause drain pan to overflow inside the unit.
6. Never intercross nor intertwist the power wire with any other wiring.
7. Run the drain hose sloped downward to drain out the condensed water
smoothly.
13)
Outdoor unit installation
1. Install the outdoor unit on a rigid
base to prevent increasing noise
level and vibration.
2. Determine the air outlet direction
where the discharged air is not
blocked.
3. In the case that the installation
place is exposed to strong wind
such as a seaside operation by
putting the unit lengthwise along
the wall or using a dust or shield
plates.
4. Specially in windy area, install the
unit to prevent the admission of
wind.
5. If need suspending installation, the
installation bracket should accord
with technique requirement in the
installation bracket diagram. The
installation wal! should be solid
brick, concrete or the same
intensity construction, or actions to
reinforce, damping supporting
should be taken. The connection
between bracket and walt, bracket
and the air conditioner should be
firm, stable and reliable..
6. Be sure there is no obstacle which
block radiating air.
Strong winds

Settlement of outdoor
unitAnchor the outdoor unit with a
bolt and nut 10 or 8 tightly
and horizontally on a concrete or
rigid mount.
Drain elbow installation
Fit the seat into the drain elbow, then
insert the drain elbow into
the base pan hole of outdoor unit,
rotate 90 ° to securely assemble them.
Connecting the drain elbow with an
extension drain hose (Locally
purchased), in case of the water
draining off the outdoor unit during the
heating mode.
Seal Drain elbow Drain elbow
Air
'_ All outlet
Base pan hole
of outdoor unit
¢
Refrigerant piping connection
Flaring work
Main cause for refrigerant leakage is
due to defect in the flaring work.
Carry out correct flaring work sing the
following procedure:
1.
2.
3.
Cut the pipes and the cable.
A) Use the piping kit accessory or
pipes purchased locally.
B) Measure the distance between
the indoor and the outdoor unit.
C) Cut the pipes a little longer than
the measured distance.
D) Cut the cable 1.5m longer than
the pipe length.
Burr removal.
A) Completely remove all burrs
from the cut cross section of
pipe/tube.
B) Put the end of the copper
tube/pipe in a downward direction
as you remove burrs in order to
avoid dropping burrs into the
tubing.
Putting nut on.
A) Remove flare nuts attached to
indoor and outdoor unit, then put
them on pipe/tube having
completed burr removat.(not
possible to put them on after flaring
work)
Pipe
Right Wrong
9°_ Beveled_ Unequal_ jlpR°u_h
Pipe
Point
down
Flare nut //_
Copper tub_

4. Flaring work.
A) Firmly hold copper pipe in a die
in thedimension shown in the table
below.
Tightening connection
1. Align pipes to be connected.
2. Sufficiently tighten the flare nut with
fingers, and then tighten it with a
spanner and torque wrench as
shown.
Pipings
Flare nut
B'a_,__ Copper pipe
!
Handle
Yoke
Clamp handle
Caution: Excessive torque can
break nut depending on installation
conditions.
Electrical work
Electric safety regulations for the initial installation
1. If there is serious safety problem
about the power supply, the
technicians should refuse to install
the air conditioner and explain to
the client until the problem is
solved.
2. Power voltage should be in the
range of 90%-110%of rated
voltage.
3. The creepage protector and main
power switch with a 1.5 times
capacity of Max. Current of the unit
should be installed in power circuit.
4. Ensure the air conditioner is
grounded well.
5. According to the attached Electrical
Connection Diagram located on the
panel of the outdoor unit to connect
the wire.
6. All wiring must comply with local
and national electrical codes and be
installed by qualified and skilled
electricians.
7. An individual branch circuit and
single receptacle used only for this
air conditioner must be available.
See the following table for
suggested wire sizes and fuse
specifications:
Indoor unit
tubing Note: The suppfy voltage must be consistent with the rate voltage of the air conditioner,