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Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
Split Air Conditioner
Model: GSA228XA

GSA228XA

Content
Operation Notices
Precautions............................................................................................................ 1
Parts name .......................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance
Clean and maintenance........................................................................................ 6
Malfunction
Malfunction analysis ............................................................................................ 35
Installation Notice
Installation dimension diagram............................................................................. 9
Tools for installation............................................................................................. 11
Selection of installation location .......................................................................... 11
Requirements for electric connection.................................................................. 12
Installation
Installation of indoor unit...................................................................................... 13
Installation of outdoor unit ................................................................................... 18
Vacuum pumping................................................................................................. 21
Leakage detection............................................................................................... 21
Check after installation........................................................................................ 22
Test and operation
Test operation...................................................................................................... 22
Screen Operation Guide
Buttons on remote controller ............................................................................... 25
Introduction for buttons on remote controller....................................................... 26
Function introduction for combination buttons..................................................... 32
Replacement of batteries in remote controller..................................................... 34
Emergency operation ........................................................................................... 6
Introduction for icons on display screen .............................................................. 25
Safety precautions for installing and relocating the unit .......................................10
Attachment ......................................................................... 39
Pipe expanding method
Configuration of connection pipe
....................................................................................... 41
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.

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 OTIC 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.

1
Precautions
WARNING
Do not connect air conditioner to multi-purpose socket.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
Operation and Maintenance
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 spray water on indoor unit. It may cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Otherwise, it may cause fire hazard.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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.
Do not wash the air conditioner with water to avoid
electric shock.
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 disconnect power supply when cleaning air
conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.

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.
2
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.

Do install the circuit break. If not, it may cause malfunction.
An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation
of at least 3mm in all poles should be connected in fixed
wiring.
3
According to the local safety regulations, use qualified
power supply circuit and circuit break.
Precautions
WARNING
Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing
the unit.
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.
Properly connect the live wire, neutral wire and
grounding wire of power socket.
Be sure to cut off the power supply before proceeding
any work related to electricity and safety.
Don't use unqualified power cord.
Installation must be performed by qualified professionals.
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage.
Including an circuit break with suitable capacity, please
note
the following table.Air switch should be included
magnet buckle and heating buckle function, it can protect
the circuit-short and overload.
Air Conditioner should be properly grounded. Incorrect
grounding may cause electric shock.
Attachment

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
4
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
Precautions
Indoor side DB/WB(°C) Outdoor side DB/WB(°C)
Maximum cooling 32/23 43/26
Maximum heating 27/- 24/18
●The operating temperature range (outdoor temperature) for cooling only unit is
NOTICE:
18℃~ 43℃; for heat pump unit is 2℃~ 43℃.
Working temperature range
WARNING
The indoor unit should be installed close to the wall.
Instructions for installation and use of this product are
provided by the manufacturer.
If you need to relocate the air conditioner to another
place, only the qualified person can perform the work.
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage.
For the air conditioner without plug, an circuit break
must be installed in the line.
For the air conditioner with plug, the plug should be
reachable after finishing installation.
Select a location which is out of reach for children and
far away from animals or plants. If it is unavoidable,
please add the fence for safety purpose.

Emergency operation
aux. button
panel
WARNING
air conditioner. When the air conditioner is turned on, it will operate under
auto mode.
WARNING:
Use insulated object to press the auto button
If remote controller is lost or damaged, please use aux.button to turn on
or turn off the air conditioner. The operation in details is as below:
When the surface of indoor unit is dirty, it is recommended to use a soft dry cloth
or wet cloth to wipe it.
NOTICE:
■
■Do not wash the air conditioner with water to avoid electric shock.
Turn off the air conditioner and disconnect the power before cleaning the air
conditioner to avoid electric shock.
■
Clean surface of indoor unit
Do not use volatile liquid to clean the air conditioner.
Clean and maintenance
●Do not remove the panel when cleaning it.
6
Do not use liquid or corrosive detergent clean the appliance and do not
splash water or other liquid onto it, otherwise,it may damage the plastic
components, even cause electric shock.