Hitachi RAC-8CH9 User manual

NO. 0446E
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
INDOOR UNIT + OUTDOOR UNIT
MARCH 2009 Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Division
SERVICE MANUAL
PM
REFER TO THE FOUNDATION MANUAL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
(W)
(A)
(kW)
(B.T.U./h)
(W)
(A)
(kW)
(B.T.U./h)
W
H
D
(kg)
(WALL TYPE)
TYPE
MODEL
POWER SOURCE
TOTAL INPUT
TOTAL AMPERES
CAPACITY
TOTAL INPUT
TOTAL AMPERES
CAPACITY
DIMENSIONS
(mm)
NET WEIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ----------------------------------------------------- 5
HOW TO USE ---------------------------------------------------------- 6
CONSTRUCTION AND DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM ------- 30
MAIN PARTS COMPONENT ------------------------------------- 32
WIRING DIAGRAM -------------------------------------------------- 34
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------- 35
PRINTED WIRING BOARD LOCATION DIAGRAM ------- 37
BLOCK DIAGRAM --------------------------------------------------- 39
BASIC MODE --------------------------------------------------------- 41
REFRIGERATING CYCLE DIAGRAM ------------------------- 47
DESCRIPTION OF MAIN CIRCUIT OPERATION --------- 49
AUTO SWING FUNCTION ---------------------------------------- 53
SERVICE CALL Q & A -------------------------------------------- 54
PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM ------------------------------------ 63
RAS-08CH9/RAS-08CH9(B) / RAC-08CH9
RAS-10CH9/RAS-10CH9(B) / RAC-10CH9
RAS-14CH9/RAS-14CH9(B) / RAC-14CH9
COOLING
HEATING
INDOOR UNIT
RAS-08CH9/
RAS-08CH9(B)
780
280
220
9.0
After installation
RAS-08CH9/RAS-08CH9(B)
RAS-10CH9/RAS-10CH9(B)
RAS-14CH9/RAS-14CH9(B)
RAC-14CH9
RAC-08CH9
RAC-10CH9
OUTDOOR UNIT
RAC-8CH9
INDOOR UNIT
RAS-10CH9/
RAS-10CH9(B)
OUTDOOR UNIT
RAC-10CH9
INDOOR UNIT
RAS-14CH9/
RAS-14CH9(B)
OUTDOOR UNIT
RAC-14CH9
700
570
210
25
750
570
280
35
780
280
220
9.0
700
570
210
27
780
280
220
9.0
1 PHASE, 50 Hz, 220-240V
620 – 640
2.90 – 2.80
2.20 – 2.25
7,510 – 7,680
510 – 540
2.40 – 2.30
2.20 – 2.25
7,510 – 7,680
1 PHASE, 50 Hz, 220-240V
830 – 860
3.90 – 3.70
2.75 – 2.80
9,390 – 9,560
700 – 740
3.30 – 3.20
3.00
10,240
1 PHASE, 50 Hz, 220-240V
1,150 – 1,210
5.4 – 5.2
3.65 – 3.70
12,460 – 12,630
1,080 – 1,160
5.10 – 5.00
4.0 – 4.10
13,650 – 14,000

– 1 –
SAFETY DURING REPAIR WORK
1. In order to disassemble and repair
the unit in question, be sure to
disconnect the power cord plug
from the power outlet before starting
the work.
2. If it is necessary to replace any parts, they should be replaced with respective genuine parts for the unit, and
the replacement must be effected in correct manner according to the instructions in the Service Manual of
the unit.
If the contacts of electrical parts
are defective, replace the
electrical parts without trying to
repair them.
3. After completion of repairs, the initial state
should be restored.
4. Lead wires should be connected and laid as
in the initial state.
5. Modification of the unit by user himself should
absolutely be prohibited.
6. Tools and measuring instruments for use in repairs or inspection should be accurately calibrated in advance.
7. In installing the unit having been repaired, be careful to prevent the occurence of any accident such as
electrical shock, leak of current, or bodily injury due to the drop of any part.
8. To check the insulation of the unit, measure the insulation resistance between the power cord plug and
grounding terminal of the unit. The insulation resistance should be 1MΩor more as measured by a 500V DC
megger.
9. The initial location of installation such as window, floor or the other should be checked for being and safe
enough to support the repaired unit again.
If it is found not so strong and safe, the unit should be installed at the initial location reinforced or at a new
location.
10. Any inflammable thing should never
be placed about the location of
installation.
11. Check the grounding to see whether
it is proper or not, and if it is found
improper, connect the grounding
terminal to the earth.
DANGER
First, I must disconnect
the power cord plug
from the power outlet.

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WORKING STANDARDS FOR PREVENTING BREAKAGE OF SEMICONDUCTORS
1. Scope
The standards provide for items to be generally observed in carrying and handling semiconductors in relative
manufacturers during maintenance and handling thereof. (They apply the same to handling of abnormal
goods such as rejected goods being returned).
2. Object parts
(1) Micro computer
(2) Integrated circuits (IC)
(3) Field-effect transistors (FET)
(4) P.C. boards or the like on which the parts mentioned in (1) and (2) of this paragraph are equipped.
3. Items to be observed in handling
(1) Use a conductive container for carrying and storing of parts. (Even rejected goods should be handled in
the same way).
Fig. 1. Conductive Container
(2) When any part is handled uncovered (in counting, packing and the like), the handling person must always
use himself as a body earth. (Make yourself a body earth by passing one M ohm earth resistance through
a ring or bracelet).
(3) Be careful not to touch the parts with your clothing when you hold a part even if a body earth is being
taken.
(4) Be sure to place a part on a metal plate with grounding.
(5) Be careful not to fail to turn off power when you repair the printed circuit board. At the same time,
try to repair the printed circuit board on a grounded metal plate.
1M
Fig. 2. Body Earth
Body earth
(Elimik conductive band)
Clip for connection with a
grounding wire
IC
A conductive polyvinyl bag IC
Conductive sponge

–3 –
(6) Use a three wire type soldering iron including a grounding wire.
Bare copper wire (for body earth)
Working
table
Resistor of 1 M (1/2W)
Earth wire
Fig. 3. Grounding of the working table
Screw stop at the screwed
part using a rag plate
Soldering iron
Grounding
wire
Fig. 4. Grounding a soldering iron
Use a high insulation mode (100V, 10M or higher) when ordinary iron is to be used.
(7) In checking circuits for maintenance, inspection or some others, be careful not to have the test probes of the
measuring instrument shortcircuit a load circuit or the like.
Metal plate (of aluminium, stainless steel, etc.)
Staple

–4 –
1. In quiet or stopping operation, slight flowing noise of refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle is heard occasionally,
but this noise is not abnormal for the operation.
2. When it thunders near by, it is recommended to stop the operation and to disconnect the power cord plug
from the power outlet for safety.
3. In the event of power failure, the airconditioner will restart automatically in the previously selected mode
once the power is restored. In the event of power failure during TIMER operation, the timer will be reset
and the unit will begin or stop operating under a new timer setting.
4. If the room air conditioner is stopped by adjusting thermostat, or missoperation, and re-start in a moment,
there is occasion that the cooling and heating operation does not start for 3 minutes, it is not abnormal
and this is the result of the operation of IC delay circuit. This IC delay circuit ensures that there is no
danger of blowing fuse or damaging parts even if operation is restarted accidentally.
5. This room air conditioner should not be used at the cooling operation when the outside temperature is
below 10°C (50°F).
6. This room air conditioner (the reverse cycle) should not be used when the outside temperature is below
–10°C (14°F).
If the reverse cycle is used under this condition, the outside heat exchanger is frosted and efficiency falls.
7. When the outside heat exchanger is frosted, the frost is melted by operating the hot gas system, it is not
trouble that at this time fan stops and the vapour may rise from the outside heat exchanger.
!
CAUTION

–5 –
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
FAN MOTOR
FAN MOTOR CAPACITOR
FAN MOTOR PROTECTOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR MOTOR CAPACITOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
OVERHEAT PROTECTOR
FUSE (for MICROPROCESSOR)
POWER RELAY
POWER SWITCH
TEMPORARY SWITCH
SERVICE SWITCH
TRANSFORMER
VARISTOR
FUSE CAPACITY (TIME DELAY FUSE)
THERMOSTAT
REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH
(LIQUID CRYSTAL)
RAS-08CH9/RAS-08CH9(B)
RAS-10CH9/RAS-10CH9(B)
RAS-14CH9/RAS-14CH9(B)
20 W
NO
NO
–
NO
NO
NO
3.15A
G4A
YES
YES
YES
NO
450NR
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YES(IC)
YES
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20 W 30 W
1.5µF, 450 VAC 2.5µF, 450VAC
NO
20µF, 450 VAC 30µF, 450 VAC
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
10 A 15 A
NO
NO
1000g
10m
UNIT
MAX. PIPES
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
VOLUME
(Refrigerant R22)
RAC-08CH9 RAC-14CH9RAC-10CH9
2RS127 2KS224
640g620g
2PS164
15m
WITHOUT REFRIGERANT BECAUSE COUPLING IS FLARE TYPE

–6 –
MODEL RAS-08CH9/RAS-08CH9(B) / RAC-08CH9 and RAS-10CH9/RAS-10CH9(B) / RAC-10CH9
Figure showing the installation of Indoor and Outdoor unit
The installation height of indoor unit must be 2.3m or more in a non public area
CAUTION
!
–5a –
above 50mm
above 100mm
above 0.45m
above 300mm
must not bend
above 100mm
2,300mm or more
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Maximum pipe length 10m
Minimum pipe length 5m
Plug
above 100mm
❈above 300mm above 200mm
❈above 100mm
❈give clearance
as wide as
possible
above 50mm when
installed on the
ceiling of balcony
above 200mm
The indoor piping should be
insulated with the enclosed
insulation pipe. (If the insulator
is insufficient, please use
commersial products).
●The difference in height
between the indoor and
outdoor unit should be kept
max 5m.
●The connecting pipe, no
matter big or small, should
all be insulated with
insulation pipe and then
wrapped with vinyl tape.
(The insulator will
deteriorate if it is not
wrapped with tape).
The connection of insulated
drain hose.
Please use insulated drain
hose for the indoor piping
(commercial product).
inner diameter ø16mm

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MODEL RAS-14CH9/RAS-14CH9(B) / RAC-14CH9
Figure showing the installation of Indoor and Outdoor unit
The installation height of indoor unit must be 2.3m or more in a non public area
CAUTION
!
–5b –
Maximum pipe length 15m Minimum pipe length 5m
above 200mm
above 700mm
above 200mm
)
above 100mm
above 100mm
give clearance as
wide as possible
above 50mm when
installed on the
ceiling of balcony
(
above 50mm
above 100mm
above 0.45m
above 300mm
must not bend
above 100mm
2,300mm or more
12
Plug
●The difference in height
between the indoor and
outdoor unit should be kept
max 5m.
●The connecting pipe, no
matter big or small, should
all be insulated with
insulation pipe and then
wrapped with vinyl tape. (The
insulator will deteriorate if it
is not wrapped with tape).
The connection of insulated
drain hose.
Please use insulated drain
hose for the indoor piping
(commercial product).
The indoor piping should be
insulated with the enclosed
insulation pipe. (If the insulator
is insufficient, please use
commersial products).
inner diameter ø16mm

– 6 –
!
SAFETY PRECAUTION
●
Please read the “Safety Precaution” carefully before operating the unit to ensure correct usage of the unit.
●
Pay special attention to signs of “ Warning” and “ Caution”. The “Warning” section contains matters which,
if not observed strictly, may cause death or serious injury. The “Caution” section contains matters which may
result in serious consequences if not observed properly. Please observe all instructions strictly to ensure safety.
●
The sign indicate the following meanings.
●
Please keep this manual after reading.
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION
●Do not reconstruct the unit.
Water leakage, fault, short circuit or fire may occur if you reconstruct
the unit by yourself.
●Please ask your sales agent or qualified technician for the installation
of your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or fire may occur if you install
the unit by yourself.
●Please use earth line.
Do not place the earth line near water or gas pipes, lightning-conductor,
or the earth line of telephone. Improper installation of earth line may
cause electric shock.
●A circuit breaker should be installed depending on the mounting site of
the unit. Without a circuit breaker, the danger of electric shock exists.
●Do not install the unit near a location where there is flammable gas.
The outdoor unit may catch fire if flammable gas leaks around it.
●Please ensure smooth flow of water when installing the drain hose.
CAUTION
!
!
PRECAUTIONS DURING SHIFTING OR MAINTENANCE
●Should abnormal situation arises (like burning smell), please stop operating the unit
and turn off the circuit breaker. Contact your agent. Fault, short circuit or fire may
occur if you continue to operate the unit under abnormal situation.
●Please contact your agent for maintenance. Improper self maintenance may cause
electric shock and fire.
●Please contact your agent if you need to remove and reinstall the unit. Electric
shock or fire may occur if you remove and reinstall the unit yourself improperly.
●If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord obtainable
at authorized service/parts centers.
!
Make sure to connect earth line.
Indicates the instructions that must be followed.
The sign in the figure indicates prohibition.
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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
●Avoid an extended period of direct air flow for your health.
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●Do not insert a finger, a rod or other objects into the air outlet or inlet. As the
fan is rotating at a high speed, it will cause injury. Before cleaning, be sure
to stop the operation and turn the breaker OFF.
●During thunder storm, disconnect and turn off the circuit breaker.
●Do not use any conductor as fuse wire, this could cause fatal accident.
●This unit has UV LED which emits ultra violet light.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
!

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ENGLISH
PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
●Do not attempt to operate the unit with wet hands, this could cause fatal
accident.
●When operating the unit with burning equipments, regularly ventilate the
room to avoid oxygen insufficiency.
●Do not direct the cool air coming out from the air-conditioner panel to face
household heating apparatus as this may affect the working of apparatus
such as the electric kettle, oven etc.
●Do not place plants directly under the air flow as it is bad for the plants.
●Please ensure that outdoor mounting frame is always stable, firm and
without defect. If not, the outdoor unit may collapse and cause danger.
●Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning it as this
may cause short circuit.
●When operating the unit with the door and windows opened, (the room humidity is always above
80%) and with the air deflector facing down or moving automatically for a long period of time,
water will condense on the air deflector and drips down occasionally. This will wet your furniture.
Therefore, do not operate under such condition for a long time.
●If the amount of heat in the room is above the cooling or heating capability of the unit (for
example: more people entering the room, using heating equipments and etc.), the preset room
temperature cannot be achieved.
●This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
●Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●Do not climb on the outdoor unit or put objects on it.
●Please switch off the unit and turn off the circuit breaker during cleaning, the
high-speed fan inside the unit may cause danger.
●Turn off the circuit breaker if the unit is not to be operated for a long period.
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●The product shall be operated under the manufacturer specification and
not for any other intended use.
●Do not put water container (like vase) on the indoor unit to avoid water
dripping into the unit. Dripping water will damage the insulator inside the unit
and causes short-circuit.
●Do not use any aerosol or hair sprays near the indoor unit. This chemical
can adhere on heat exchanger fin and blocked the evaporation water flow
to drain pan. The water will drop on tangential fan and cause water splashing
out from indoor unit.