Hitachi RAS-260GA User manual

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SPLIT TYPE AIR CONDITIONER
INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT
MODEL
RAS-260GA/RAC-260GA
RAS-350GA/RAC-350GA
OUTDOOR UNIT INDOOR UNIT
RAC-350GA
RAS-260GA
RAS-350GA
Instruction manual Page 1~24
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use, please read this instruction manual completely.
RAC-260GA
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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 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
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PRECAUTIONS DURING SHIFTING OR MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
●Avoid an extended period of direct air flow for your health.
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●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.
●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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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
●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 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.
●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.
●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 place plants directly under the air flow as it is bad for the plants.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART
INDOOR UNIT
Air filter
To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit.
(Refer page 20)
Front panel
Indoor unit indicators
Light indicator showing the operating condition.
(Refer page 5)
Horizontal deflector ●Vertical deflector
(Air Outlet)
(Refer page 11)
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
Drain pipe
Condensed water drain to outside.
Connecting cord and insulation pipe for piping
Air inlet (Back and Left side)
Air outlet
WIDTH (mm)
780
700
750
MODEL
RAS-260GA/350GA
RAC-260GA
RAC-350GA
HEIGHT (mm)
280
570
570
DEPTH (mm)
210
210
280
MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS
RAC-260GA
RAC-350GA
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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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RESET
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AUTO
COOL
DEHUMIDIFY
CIRCULATION
FAN
FAN SPEED
LOW
MED
HI
SLEEPING
STOP (CANCEL)
START (RESERVE)
START/STOP
TIME
TIMER SET
TIMER SELECTOR
ON TIMER
OFF TIMER
AUTO SWING
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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.
●Handle the remote controller with care. Dropping it or getting it wet may compromise its signal transmission
capability.
●After new batteries are inserted into the remote controller, the unit will initially require approximately 10
seconds to respond to commands and operate.
●Signal emitting window/transmission sign
Point this window toward the indoor unit when controlling it.
The transmission sign blinks when a signal is sent.
●Display
This indicates the room temperature selected, current time, timer status, function
and intensity of circulation selected.
●START/STOP button
Press this button to start operation. Press it again to stop operation.
●SLEEP button
Use this button to set the sleep timer.
●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.
●TIME button
Use this button to set and check the time and date.
●RESET button
●FUNCTION selector
Use this button to select the operating mode. Every time you press it,
the mode will change from (AUTO) to (COOL) to (DEHUMIDIFY) to
(CIRCULATION) and to (FAN) cyclically.
●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)
(during the (FAN) mode, from HI to MED to LOW).
●AUTO SWING button
Controls the angle of the horizontal air deflector.
●TIMER control
Use this button to set the timer.
●RESERVE button Time setting reservation.
●CANCEL button Cancel time reservation.
Precautions for Use
●Do not put the remote controller in the following places.
●Under 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.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The device will automatically determine the mode of operation COOL, or Dehumidify, depending on the
initial room temperature. The selected mode of operation will not change when the room temperature
varies.
■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you
only have to press the (START/STOP) button next time.
Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates
the (AUTO) mode of operation.
●When AUTO has been selected, the device will
automatically determine the mode of operation COOL or
Dehumidify, depending on the initial room temperature
and outdoor temperature.
Press the (START/STOP) button.
Operation starts with a beep.
Press the button again to stop operation.
You can raise or lower the temperature setting as necessary by
maximum of 3°C.
Press the temperature button and the
temperature setting will change by 1°C each
time.
●The preset temperature and the actual room temperature may
vary somewhat depending on conditions.
●The display does not indicate the preset temperature in the
AUTO mode. If you change the setting, the indoor unit will
produce a beep.
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■CONDITION OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION
START
STOP
Over 27°C COOL
16~27°C
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
FUNCTION
27°CHIGH at start, LOW after
the preset temperature is
reached.
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DEHUMIDIFY
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INITIAL ROOM
TEMPERATURE (APPROX.) FAN SPEED
Slightly lower than the
room temperature LOW
●The selected mode of operation will not change during the operation even though the room temperature
change.
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■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you
only have to press the (START/STOP) button next time.
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COOLING OPERATION
Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is 22-42°C.
If indoor humidity is very high (80%), some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit.
Press the FUNCTION selector 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 automatically when the preset temperature
has been reached.
(HI) : Economical as the room will become cool
quickly.
(MED) : Quiet.
(LOW) : More quiet.
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 some how depending on conditions.
Press the (START/STOP) button. Cooling operation starts
with a beep. Press the button again 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.
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START
STOP
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■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.
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.
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.
Press the (START/STOP) button. Dehumidifying operation
starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.
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■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller, you
only have to press the (START/STOP) button next time.
START
STOP
Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates
(DEHUMIDIFY).
The FAN SPEED is set at LOW automatically.
The FAN SPEED button does not work.
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RESET
FAN SPEED (AUTO) ..... When the AUTO fan speed mode is set in the cooling operation:
●When the difference of room temperature and setting temperature is
large, fan starts to run at HI speed.
●After room temperature reaches the preset temperature, the cooling
operation, which changes the fan speed and room temperature to obtain
optimum conditions for natural healthful cooling will be performed.
For the cooling operation
FAN OPERATION
You can use the device simply as an air circulator. Use this function to dry the interior of the indoor
unit at the end of summer.
Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates
(FAN).
Press the (FAN SPEED) button.
Press the (START/STOP) button. Fan operation starts
with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.
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STOP
CIRCULATION OPERATION
Press the FUNCTION selector 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.
Press the (START/STOP) button. Circulating operation
starts with a beep. Press the button again to stop operation.
■As the settings are stored in memory in the remote controller,
you only have to press the (START/STOP) button next time.
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START
STOP
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