Hitachi RAS-10CX User manual

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SPLIT TYPE AIR CONDITIONER
INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT
MODEL
RAS-10CX/RAC-10CX
RAS-13CX/RAC-13CX
OUTDOOR UNIT INDOOR UNIT
RAS-10CX
RAS-13CX
Instruction manual Page 1~20
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RAC-10CX
RAC-13CX

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SAFETY PRECAUTION
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Please read the “Safety Precaution” carefully before operating the unit to ensure correct usage of the unit.
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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.
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The sign indicate the following meanings.
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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
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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.
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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.

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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.

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INDOOR UNIT
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART
Air filter
To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit.
(Refer page 16)
Front panel
Indoor unit indicators
Light indicator showing the operating condition.
(Refer page 5)
Horizontal deflector ●Vertical deflector
(Air Outlet)
(Refer page 12)
Remote controller
Send out operation signal to the indoor unit. So as to
operate the whole unit.
(Refer page 6)
OUTDOOR UNIT
Drain pipe
Condensed water drain to outside.
Connecting cord and insulation pipe for piping
Air inlet (Back, Left side)
Air outlet
WIDTH (mm)
780
700
MODEL
RAS-10CX/RAS-13CX
RAC-10CX/RAC-13CX
HEIGHT (mm)
280
570
DEPTH (mm)
210
210
MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS

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INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS
TEMPORARY SWITCH
Use this switch to start and stop when the remote controller does not work. [Use non-conductor stick
(example toothpick)]
●By pressing the temporary switch, the operation is done in previously set operation mode.
●When the operation is done using the temporary switch after the power source is turned off and turn on
again, the operation is done in automatic mode.
OPERATION INDICATOR
FILTER LAMP
When the device is operated for a total of about 100
hours, the FILTER lamp lights to indicate that it is time
to clean the filter. The lamp goes out when the POWER
SWITCH set to OFF and ON again.
OPERATION LAMP
This lamp lights during operation.
TIMER LAMP
This lamp lights when the timer is working.
TEMPORARY
SWITCH
TEMPORARY
SWITCH
Press
Temporary Switch
Non-conductor Stick

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
REMOTE CONTROLLER
This controls the operation of the indoor unit. The range of control is about 7 meters. If indoor lighting
is controlled electronically, the range of control may be shorter.
This unit can be fixed on a wall using the fixture provided. Before fixing it, make sure the indoor unit can
be controlled from the remote controller.
●Transmission sign
The transmission sign blinks when a signal is sent.
●Display
This indicates the room temperature selected, timer status, function
and intensity of circulation selected.
●CIRCULATION button
Use this button to set air circulation in the room or start operation.
●DEHUMIDIFYING button
Use this button to dehumidify the room or start operation.
●COOLING button
Use this button to set cooling mode in the room or start operation.
●RESET button
●STOP button
Press this button to stop operation only.
●SLEEP button
Use this button to set the sleep timer.
●FAN SPEED selector
This determines the fan speed. Every time you press this button,
the intensity of circulation will change from (AUTO) to (HI)
to (MED) to (LOW).
●AUTO SWING button
Controls the angle of the horizontal air deflector.
●TEMPERATURE button
Use this button to raise or lower the temperature setting. (Keep
pressed, and the value will change more quickly.)
●OFF-TIMER button Select the turn OFF time.
●ON-TIMER button Select the turn ON time.
Precautions for Use
●Do not put the remote controller in the following places.
●In direct sunlight.
●In the vicinity of a heater.
●Handle the remote controller carefully. Do not drop it on the
floor, and protect it from water.
●Once the outdoor unit stops, it will not restart for about 3 minutes
(unless you turn the power switch off and on or unplug the
power cord and plug it in again).
This is to protect the device and does not indicate a failure.
●If you press the FUNCTION selector button during operation,
the device may stop for about 3 minutes for protection.
CIRCULATION / START
DEHUMIDIFY / START
COOLING / START
FAN
FAN SPEED
LOW
MED
HI
SLEEP TIMER
STOP
TIMER SELECTOR
ON TIMER
OFF TIMER
AUTO SWING

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COOLING OPERATION
Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is 21-43°C.
If humidity is very high (over 80%) indoors, some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit.
Press the button so that the display indicates
(COOL).
Set the desired FAN SPEED with the (FAN SPEED) button
(the display indicates the setting).
(AUTO): The FAN SPEED is HI at first and varies to
MED or LOW automatically when the preset
temperature has been reached.
(HI) : Economical as the room will become cool
quickly.
(MED) : Fan speed slow.
(LOW) : Fan speed slower.
Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE
button (the display indicates the setting).
The range of 25-28°C is recommended as the
room temperature for cooling.
If the temperature setting is 27°C, the room
temperature will be controlled at around 27°C.
The temperature setting and the actual room temperature may
vary somewhat depending on conditions.
Press the (COOLING) button. Cooling operation starts with
a beep. Press the (STOP) button to stop operation. The
cooling function does not start if the temperature setting is
higher than the current room temperature (even though the
(OPERATION) lamp lights). The cooling function will start as
soon as you set the temperature below the current room
temperature.
■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you
only have to press the (COOLING) button next time.
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STOP
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DEHUMIDIFYING OPERATION
Use the device for dehumidifying when the room temperature is over 16°C.
When it is under 15°C, the dehumidifying function will not work.
■Dehumidifying Function
When the room temperature is higher than the temperature setting: The device will dehumidify the room,
reducing the room temperature to the preset level.
When the room temperature is lower than the temperature setting: Dehumidifying will be performed at the
temperature setting slightly lower than the current room temperature, regardless of the temperature
setting. The function will stop (the indoor unit will stop emitting air) as soon as the room temperature
becomes lower than the setting temperature.
■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you only
have to press the (DEHUMIDIFY) button next time.
Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE
button (the display indicates the setting).
The range of 20-26˚C is recommended as the
room temperature for dehumidifying.
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Press the (DEHUMIDIFY) button.
The FAN SPEED is set at LOW automatically.
The FAN SPEED button does not work.
1
Press the (DEHUMIDIFY). Dehumidifying operation starts
with a beep. Press the (STOP) button to stop operation.
STOP
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CIRCULATION OPERATION
Press the button so that the display indicates
(CIRCULATE)..
Press the FAN SPEED button and select the desired FAN
SPEED (the display indicates your choice).
Press the temperature control button to set to the desired
temperature.
■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller,
you only have to press the (CIRCULATION) button next time.
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Press the (CIRCULATION) button. Circulating operation
starts with a beep. Press the (STOP) button to stop
operation.
STOP
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■Circulation Function
●During circulation operation, compressor will not be running and there is no cooling operation with only
indoor fan running.
●When the setting temperature is higher than room temperature, indoor fan will stop running.

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HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER
Press the (SLEEP) button, and the display changes as shown below.
Mode
Sleep timer
Indication
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 7 hours
Sleep timer off
44 44
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Sleep Timer: The device will continue working for the designated
number of hours and then turn off.
Point the signal window of the remote controller toward the indoor
unit, and press the SLEEP button.
The timer information will be displayed on the remote controller.
The TIMER lamp lights with a beep from the indoor unit.
Cooling
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and
dehumidifying
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Explanation of the sleep timer
The device will control the FAN SPEED and room temperature automatically
so as to be quiet and good for people’s health.
You can set the sleep timer to turn off after 1, 2, 3 or 7 hours. The FAN
SPEED and room temperature will be controlled as shown below.
Function Operation
The room temperature will be
controlled 2°C above the setting
temperature and the FAN
SPEED will be set to LOW
setting 1 hour after the setting
of the sleep timer.
Operation with the sleep timer
Sleep
timer set
1 hour later 3 hours later
7 hours later
2 hours
later
SLEEP

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HOW TO SET THE TIMER
■ON Timer and OFF Timer are available.
OFF TIME setting
●Select the OFF TIME by pressing the (OFF) Button.
●Setting time will change according to the below sequence
when you press the button.
OFF Timer Reservation
■Operation stop at setting time
1 2 3 9 10 11 12
1 hour interval
ON TIME setting
●Select the ON TIMER by pressing the (ON)
Button.
●Setting time will change according to the below
sequence.
ON Timer Reservation
1 2 3 9 10 11 12
1 hour interval
■Operation will start for setting
temperature at setting time (The starting
time may different depend on the room
temperature and set temperature).

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AIR FLOW LOUVERS ADJUSTMENTS
1. Adjusting the left and right air flow directions
Move the vertical air flow louvers as illustrated,
to adjust the air flow to flow towards the left or
right directions.
2. Adjusting the downward air flow direction.
During the “Dehumidifying”or “Cooling”operating
modes, the horizontal air flow louvers are
automatically adjusted to suit the air flow angles
of each operating mode. The air flow louvers are
designed to direct air flow in upward and
downward directions. Pressing the automatic air
flow control button, these air flow louvers can
also be adjusted to any air flow angle of one’s
choice.
Press the AUTOMATIC AIR FLOW DIRECTION
once will activate the horizontal air flow louvers
to direct the air flows upwards and downwards.
Press the control button again, the horizontal air
flow louvers will stop moving and remain fixed at
the position at the point when the control button
was pressed
During the “Dehumidifying”or “Cooling”operating
modes, set the horizontal air flow louvers to move
within the range as recommended in the
illustration
Adjusting the air flow louvers will direct air flows
to assist in reducing the room temperature and
to correct any temperature imbalance
During the “Cooling”operating mode, do not
adjust the horizontal air flow louvers to swing
outside the range as indicated by arrows in the
illustration. Do not operate the horizontal air flow
louvers in durations longer than it is necessary.
Condensate may form and drip along the
horizontal air flow louvers.
After stopping the operations of the unit by
pressing control button, the horizontal air
flow louvers will move to park at a position that
covers up the air outlet vent.
While the automatic air flow direction mode is in
operation, any physical adjustment to the
horizontal air flow louvers will shift the swing
range. However, with no further physical
adjustments, the air flow louvers will readjust
automatically to the original swing range setting.
(Should the louvers could not return to the original
swing range setting, stop the operation of the air
conditioner unit, remove the power supply plug
and re-plug it into the power mains socket and
restart the air conditioner unit. This will return the
swing range to its original setting)
Vertical
about 15
about 60
When cooling,
dehumidifying

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HOW TO EXCHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
1
Remove the cover as shown in the figure and
take out the old batteries.
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Install the new batteries.
The direction of the batteries should match the
marks in the case.
1. Do not use new and old batteries, or different kinds
of batteries together.
2. Take out the batteries when you do not use the remote
controller for 2 or 3 months.
3. Use high quality and high performance AAA batteries to
avoid short operating life and electrolyte leakages
CAUTION
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When using the remote control, there is no response from the air conditioner unit and or the remote control
has fading and dim displays, the batteries in the remote control device need to be removed and replaced
with new ones

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Suitable Room Temperature Install curtain or blinds
Ventilation Effective Usage Of Timer
Do Not Forget To Clean The Air Filter Please Adjust Suitable Temperature
For Baby And Children
Warning
Freezing temperature
is bad for health and a
waste of electric power.
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It is possible to
reduce heat
entering the
room through
windows.
At night, please use the “OFF or ON timer
operation mode”, together with your wake up
time in the morning. This will enable you to
enjoy a comfortable room temperature. Please
use the timer effectively.
Dusty air filter will reduce the air volume and
the cooling efficiency. To prevent from wasting
electric energy, please clean the filter every 2
weeks.
Please pay attention to the room temperature
and air flow direction when operating the unit
for baby, children and old folks who have
difficulty in movement.
Caution
Do not close the room for a long period of
time. Occasionally open the door and windows
to allow the
entrance of
fresh air.
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THE IDEAL WAYS OF OPERATION

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FOR USER’S INFORMATION
The Air Conditioner And The Heat Source In The Room
Not Operating For A Long Time
When Lightning Occurs
Caution
If the amount of heat in the room is above the cooling
capability of the air conditioner (for example: more
people entering the room, using heating equipments
and etc.), the preset room temperature cannot be
achieved.
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When the indoor unit is not to be used for a long
period of time, please switch off the power from the
mains. If the power from mains remains “ON”, the
indoor unit still consumes about 8W in the operation
control circuit even if it is in “OFF” mode.
Warning
To protect the whole unit during lightning, please
stop operating the unit and remove the plug from the
socket.
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OFF
Interference From Electrical Products
Caution
To avoid noise interference, please place the indoor
unit and its remote controller at least 1m away from
electrical products.
!Inverter-type
fluorescent
lamp.
To prevent
interference,
place at least
1m away.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal.
Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply.
1. AIR FILTER
Clean the air filter, as it removes dust inside the room. In case the air filter is full of dust, the air flow
will decrease and the cooling capacity will be reduced. Further, noise may occur. Be sure to clean the
filter following the procedure below.
CAUTION
1Open the front panel and remove the filter
●Gently lift and remove the air cleansing filter
from the air filter frame.
2Vacuum dust from the air filter and air cleansing
filter using vacuum cleaner. If there is
too much dust, air filter only rinse under running
tap water and gently brush it with soft bristle
brush. Allow filters to dry in shade.
3●Re-insert the air cleansing filter to the filter
frame. Set the filter with “FRONT”mark facing
front, and slot them into the original state.
●After attaching the filters, push the front panel
at three arrow portions as shown in figure
and close it.
CAUTION
●Do not wash with hot water at more than 40°C. The filter may shrink.
●When washing it, shake off moisture completely and dry it in the shade; do not expose it directly to
the sun. The filter may shrink.
●Do not use detergent on the air cleansing filter as some detergent may deteriorate the filter
electrostatic performance.
PROCEDURE
NOTE:
●Air cleansing filter should be cleaned every month or sooner if noticeable loading occurs. When used
overtime, it may loose its deodorizing function. For maximum performance, it is recommended to
replace it every 1 year depending on application requirements.
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2. CLEANING OF FRONT PANEL
●Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
●When it is excessively dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
soaked in lukewarm water or neutral detergent.
Then wipe thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
●Wipe the remote controller thoroughly with a soft
dry cloth.
CAUTION
●Never use hot water (above 40°C), benzine, gasoline, acid, thinner
or a brush, because they will damage the plastic surface and the
coating.
Removing the Front Panel
●When the front panel is fully opened with
both hands, push the right arm to the inside
to release it, and while closing the front panel
slightly, pull it out forward.
Attaching the Front Panel
●Move the projections of the left and right
arms into the Flanges in the unit and
securely insert them into the holes.
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Projection
Flange
Hole

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Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning,
stop operation and switch off the power supply.
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CAUTION
Confirm
CAUTION
●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.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
L or coloured red.
NOTE
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord obtainable at authorized service/
parts centers.
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REGULAR INSPECTION
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONAL EITHER
EVERY HALF YEARLY OR YEARLY. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT OR SERVICE SHOP.
Is the earth line disconnected or broken?
Is the mounting frame seriously affected by rust and is the
outdoor unit tilted or unstable?
Is the plug of power line firmly plugged into the socket?
(Please ensure no loose contact between them).
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AFTER SALE SERVICE AND WARRANTY
WHEN ASKING FOR SERVICE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS.
When it does not operate
●Is the fuse all right?
●Is the voltage extremely high or low?
●Is the circuit breaker “ON”?
●Was the air filter cleaned?
●Does sunlight fall directly on the outdoor unit?
●Is the air flow of the outdoor unit obstructed?
●Are the doors or windows opened, or is there any source of
heat in the room?
●Is the set temperature suitable?
CONDITION CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS
Notes
●In quiet or stop operation, the following phenomena may occassionally
occur, but they are not abnormal for the operation.
(1) Slight flowing noise of refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle.
(2) Slight rubbing noise from the fan casing which is cooled and then
gradually warmed as operation stops.
●The odor will possibly be emitted from the room air conditioner because
the various odor, emitted by smoke, foodstuffs, cosmetics and so on,
sticks to it. So the air filter and the evaporator regularly must be cleaned
to reduce the odor.
●Please contact your sales agent immediately if the air conditioner still fails to operate normally after the above
inspections. Inform your agent of the model of your unit, production number, date of installation. Please also
inform him regarding the fault.
●Power supply shall be connected at the rated voltage, otherwise the unit will be broken or could not reach the
specified capacity.
When it does not cool well
When it does not hot well

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This product conforms with the protection requirements of council directives 89/336/EEC relating to
electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/EEC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
MEMO
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Please note:
On switching on the equipment, particularly when the room light is dimmed, a slight brightness fluctuation
may occur. This is of no consequence.
The conditions of the local Power Supply Companies are to be observed.
Minimum Maximum
Indoor Dry bulb °C21 32
Wet bulb °C15 23
Outdoor Dry bulb °C21 43
Wet bulb °C15 26
Note
●Avoid to use the room air conditioner for cooling operation when the outside temperature is below
21°C (70°F).
The recommended maximum and minimum operating temperatures of the hot and cold sides
should be as below: