Hitachi RAS-18LH2 User manual

NO. 0517E
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
INDOOR UNIT + OUTDOOR UNIT
JUNE 2012 Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Division
SERVICE MANUAL
PM
REFER TO THE FOUNDATION MANUAL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
(W)
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(B.T.U./h)
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RAS-18LH2 RAS-24LH2 RAC-18LH1 RAC-24LH1
(WALL TYPE)
TYPE
MODEL
POWER SOURCE
TOTAL INPUT
TOTAL AMPERES
CAPACITY
TOTAL INPUT
TOTAL AMPERES
CAPACITY
DIMENSIONS
(mm)
NET WEIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
1030
295
207
12
1030
295
207
12
RAS-18LH2
RAS-24LH2
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS------------------------------------------------------ 4
HOW TO USE ---------------------------------------------------------- 6
CONSTRUCTION AND DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM---------29
MAIN PARTS COMPONENT --------------------------------------31
WIRING DIAGRAM ---------------------------------------------------33
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
TROUBLE SHOOTING ----------------------------------------------60
PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM--------------------------------------63
RAS-18LH2/RAC-18LH1
RAS-24LH2/RAC-24LH1
COOLING
HEATING
INDOOR UNIT INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT
1 Ø, 50 Hz, 220 - 230
1610 - 1630
7.55 - 7.30
4.89 - 4.91
16,700 - 16,760
1710 - 1730
8.00 - 7.73
5.70 - 5.72
19,470 - 19,540
1 Ø, 50 Hz, 220 - 230
2490 - 2530
11.90 - 11.58
6.32 - 6.35
21,560 - 21,660
2610 - 2650
12.50 - 12.13
7.40 - 7.44
25,250 - 25,380
850
650
298
49
850
650
298
55
After installation
RAC-18LH1
RAC-24LH1

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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 1M or 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.

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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 1 M 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

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(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

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1. In quiet or stop 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 air conditioner 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 21°C (70°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.
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CAUTION

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RAC-18LH1
40 W
2.5 μF,450V
YES
(INTERNAL)
5KS205DAA
50 μF, 450VAC
YES
(INTERNAL)
YES
(INTERNAL)
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES(IC)
NO
RAC-24LH1
40 W
2.5 μF,450V
YES
(INTERNAL)
5JS315DAE
45 μF, 450VAC
YES
(INTERNAL)
YES
(INTERNAL)
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES(IC)
NO
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
FAN MOTOR
FAN MOTOR CAPACITOR
FAN MOTOR PROTECTOR
COMPRESSOR
COMPRESSOR MOTOR CAPACITOR
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
OVERHEAT PROTECTOR
FUSE (MICRO COMPUTER CIRCUIT)
POWER RELAY
POWER SWITCH
TEMPORARY SWITCH
SERVICE SWITCH
TRANSFORMER
VARISTOR
NOISE SUPPRESSOR
THERMOSTAT
REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH (LIQUID CRYSTAL)
FUSE CAPACITY
RAS-18LH2
30 W
NO
NO
–
NO
NO
NO
3.15A
G4A
YES
NO
YES
NO
450NR
NO
YES(IC)
YES
RAS-24LH2
30 W
NO
NO
–
NO
NO
NO
3.15A
G4A
YES
NO
YES
NO
450NR
NO
YES(IC)
YES
20 A TIME DELAY FUSE 30 A TIME DELAY FUSE
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❈ 1450g ❈ 1340g
UNIT
PIPES (MAX. 15m)
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
VOLUME
(Refrigerant R410A) PIPES (MIN. 5m)
ADDITIONAL
REFRIGERANT R410A
AT 15g PER EVERY
METER IF
PIPE LENGTH MORE
THAN 8m.
ADDITIONAL
REFRIGERANT R410A
AT 25g PER EVERY
METER IF
PIPE LENGTH MORE
THAN 8m.

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Figure showing the installation of Indoor and Outdoor unit
The installation height of indoor unit must be 2.3m or more.
CAUTION
!
The indoor piping should be
insulated with the enclosed
insulation pipe. (If the
insulator is insufficient,
please use commersial
products).
The connection of insulated
drain hose.
Please use insulated drain
hose for the indoor piping
(commercial product).
The difference in height
between the indoor and
outdoor unit should be
kept max 10m.
The connecting pipe,
no matter big or small,
should all be insulated
with insulation pipe and
then warapped with vinyl
tape. (The insulator will
deteriorate if it is not
wrapped with tape).
Figure showing the Installation
of Indoor and Outdoor Unit.
Be sure to
completely
seal any
gap with
putty.

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!
SAFETY PRECAUTION
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.
!
Make sure to connect earth line.
Indicates the instructions that must be followed.
The sign in the figure indicates prohibition.
● 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.
●Be sure to use the specified piping set for R410A. Otherwise, this may result in
broken copper pipes or faults.
●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 near 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.
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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
PRE-FILTER
To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit.
(Refer page 25)
FRONT PANEL (AIR INLET)
INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS
Light indicator showing the operating condition.
(Refer page 9)
HORIZONTAL DEFLECTOR ●VERTICAL
DEFLECTOR (AIR OUTLET)
(Refer page 20)
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Send out operation signal to the indoor unit. So as
to operate the whole unit.
(Refer page 10)
OUTDOOR UNIT
Drain pipe
Condensed water drain to outside.
Connecting cord and insulation pipe for piping
Air inlet (Back and Left side)
Air outlet
WIDTH (mm)
1030
850
MODEL
RAS-18LH2 / RAS-24LH2
RAC-18LH1 / RAC-24LH1
HEIGHT (mm)
295
650
DEPTH (mm)
207
298
MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS
!
CAUTION
●When heating operation, drain or
defrosted water flows out from outdoor
unit. Don’t close drain outlet portion
in chilly area so as not to freeze these.