Hitachi RAS-R10C-1 User manual

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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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTION
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 put objects like thin rods into the panel of blower and suction side
because the high-speed fan inside may cause danger.
●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 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.
●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
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INDOOR UNIT
OUTDOOR UNIT
WIDTH (mm)MODEL
RAS-R10C-1 / R13C-1
RAC-R10C-1
RAC-R13C-1
HEIGHT (mm) DEPTH (mm)
MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART
AIR FILTER
To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit.
(Refer page 17)
FRONT PANEL (AIR INLET).
INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS
Light indicator showing the operating condition.
(Refer page 5)
HORIZONTAL DEFLECTOR ●VERTICAL
DEFLECTOR (AIR OUTLET)
(Refer page 12)
REMOTE CONTROL
Send out operation signal to the indoor unit. So as to
operate the whole unit.
(Refer page 6)
780
700
750
280
570
570
210
210
280
DRAIN PIPE
Condensed water drain to outside.
CONNECTING CORD
AIR INLET (BACK, LEFT SIDE)
AIR OUTLET
DRAIN PIPE
Condensed water drain to outside.
CONNECTING CORD
AIR INLET (BACK, LEFT SIDE)
AIR OUTLET
RAC-R10C-1
RAC-R13C-1

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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
SUPER LAMP
This lamp lights during super
operation.
OPERATION LAMP
This lamp lights during operation.
TIMER LAMP
This lamp lights when the timer is
working.
Power switch
TEMPORARY
SWITCH
Press
Temporary Switch
Non-conductor Stick
TEMPORARY
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
■This controls the operation function and timer setting of the room air conditioner. The range of
control is about 4 meters. If indoor lighting is controlled electronically, the range of control may be
shorter.
Precautions for Use
●Do not put the remote controller in direct
sunlight and high temperature.
●Do not drop it on the floor, and protect
it from water.
●If you press the FUNCTION selector
button during operation, the air
conditioner may stop for about 3 minutes
for protection before you can start it
again. (unless you turn off and on again
the power source)
You can use the remote controller by fixing it on the
wall with the accessory parts.
●Before fixing it,
make sure the
unit can be
controlled by the
remote control
unit at the fixing
position.
REMOTE
CONTROLLER
HOLDER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SUPER Button
TIMER RESERVE /
CANCEL Button
SILENT Button

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
■The device will automatically determine the operation mode either COOL or DEHUMIDIFY, depending
on the initial room temperature. The selected operation mode will not change when the room
temperature varies.
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Press the (START/STOP) button
●Operation start with a “beep”.
Press the (START/STOP) button
●The fan speed selector does not work at this operation.
STOP
Press the (ROOM TEMPERATURE) button
●Temperature setting change by 1°C for each 1 time press.
Up
Down
●You can raise or lower the temperature setting by a maximum of
3°C.
●The display does not indicate the preset temperature in the Automatic
mode. Device will receive the setting by a “beep”.
■You can slightly adjust the room temperature.
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■CONDITION OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION
●The selected mode of operation will not change during the operation even though the room
temperature change.
Over 27°C COOL
16 ~ 27°C
FUNCTION
27°C
Slightly lower than the
room temperature LOW
FAN SPEED
●When the difference of room
temperature and setting
temperature is large, fan starts
to run at HI speed,
●After room temperature come
to 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.
DEHUMIDIFY
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INITIAL ROOM
TEMPERATURE (APPROX.)
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
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SILENT OPERATION ONE TOUCH
■You can choose this mode in everytime when you want to reduce noise from air conditioner operation.
1
Press button
●Operation start with a signal received sound “beep”.
●The device will set to cooling mode and change fan speed down to
the lowest speed automatically.
SILENT
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
2Temperature changing
Increase temperature when it is too cool.
Decrease temperature when it is too hot.
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SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
This mode cannot change fan speed.
SUGGESTION
Cooling capacity will be decreased 20-25% at silent mode. This mode is suitable to be used after room
temperature comes to setting temperature.
If the room humidity is more than 80% when using silent operation one touch system, water will
condense on the air deflector and drips down occasionally.

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SUPER COOLING ONE TOUCH
■Use this mode whenever you want more cooling immediately.
1
Press button
●Operation start with a signal received sound “beep”and sign
blink.
●Initial setting temperature changed to 16°C and fan speed is changed
to maximum speed (Indicated by sign).
●Unit continues to operate in this mode for 1 hr. After that fan speed
changed to auto fan mode. The indicator of light and remote do not
change until unit operation is off or mode is changed.
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SUPER
SUPER
■If press “SUPER”button again during super operation, unit will re-
operated in this mode again for 1 Hr.
Room Temperature Setting
Up up when too cool.
DOWN unable to down because this setting temperature is
the lowest (16°C).
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FAN SPEED SETTING
●Press to change fan speed as the below sequence
HIHI HIGH MED LOW
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■When operate in this mode, can not use TIMER RESERVATION
mode.
STOP “SUPER MODE”
●Press to stop this mode and change the mode to other.
●Press to stop this mode and also turn off the unit.
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Fan speed can not operated with “HIHI”when you press button as the situation below. It is not
abnormal. About 3 minutes later fan speed will be changed to “HIHI”automatically itself.
1. If you press button within 3 minutes after stop the operation for “Cooling”of “Dehumidify”.
2. If you press button within 3 minutes after compressor stopped. (When operated in “Cooling”
or “Dehumidify”and the room temperature is almost reached to the setting temperature, compressor
will stop.)
SUPER
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MANUAL OPERATION
■Please use under below condition when you want to set the function mode, room temperature and
fan speed by manually.
DEHUMIDIFYING
Room Temperature 16°C above
COOLING
Outdoor Temperature 22-42°C
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OPERATION MODE SELECTION
●Every time you press the button, the mode will change as the below
sequence
(Auto) [(Cool) [(Dehumidify)
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Press the (START/STOP) button
●Operation start with a signal received sound “beep”.
Press the (START/STOP) button
●As the settings are stored in memory in the remote control unit, you
only have to press the (Start/Stop) button next time.
STOP
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ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING
Up
Down
●The cooling operation does not start if the
temperature setting is higher than the current
room temperature.
●If the device uses for cooling when the
humudity is very high (over 80%) at indoor,
some dew may form and drop on the air outlet
grill of cooling unit.
Cooling 25~28°C
Dehumidify 25~26°C
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FAN SPEED SETTING
●Every time you press the button, fan speed will change as the below sequence.
●COOLING
CIRCULATION
NOTE
(Auto) : The FAN SPEED is HIGH at first and varies to MED or LOW
automatically when the preset temperature has been reached.
●DEHUMIDIFYING : LOW (FIXED)
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}:AUTO [HIGH [MED [LOW
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SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
■Recommend Temperature
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER

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TIMER RESERVATION
■ON Timer and OFF Timer are available.
1
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.
● The value change quicker if you keep pressing the button.
OFF Timer Reservation
■Operation stop at setting time
2
Press the (Reserve) button
● OFF TIMER reserved with a signal received sound “beep”.
● The (OFF) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.
0.5 1.0 1.5 9.5 10 11 12
0.5 hour interval 1 hour interval
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ON TIME setting
● Select the ON TIMER by pressing the (ON)
Button.
● At the beginning of setting, time 6 hours was set.
● Setting time will change according to the below sequence.
● The value change quicker if you keep pressing the button.
ON Timer Reservation
0.5 1.0 1.5 9.5 10 11 12
0.5 hour interval 1 hour interval
1
Press the (Cancel) button
● As the time settings are stored in remote controller
memory, you only have to press the (Reserve)
button in order to use the same setting next time.
CANCELLATION of Timer Reservation
2
Press the (Reserve) button
● ON TIMER reserved with a signal received sound “beep”.
● The (ON) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.
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■Operation will start for setting
temperature at setting time (The starting
time may different depend on the room
temperature and set temperature).
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
SILENT
SILENT
SUPER
If press the “”button, timer operation is reserved.
If press the “”button again, timer operation is cancelled.

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Adjustment of the conditioned air in the upward and
downward directions.
According to “Dehumidifying”or “Cooling”operation, the
horizontal air deflector is automatically set to the proper
angle suitable for each operation. The deflector can be
swing up and down and also set to the desired angle
using the “(AUTO SWING)”button. (If the angle
of the deflector is changed, it will not return to the auto-
set position after operations start unless the operation
mode is switched.)
ADJUSTING THE AIR DEFLECTORS
1
SILENT
SUPER
2
Adjustment of the conditioned air to the left and
right.
Hold the vertical air deflector as shown in the figure
and adjust the conditioned air to the left and right.
●If the “(AUTO SWING)”button is pressed once,
the horizontal air deflector swings up and down. If the button
is pressed again, the deflector stops in its current position.
Several seconds (about 6 seconds) may be required
before the deflector starts to move.
●Use the horizontal air deflector within the adjusting range
shown on the right.
●When the operation is stopped, the horizontal air
deflector moves and stops at the position where the air
outlet closes.
CAUTION
●In “Cooling”operation, do not keep the horizontal air
deflector swinging for a long time. Some dew may form
on the horizontal air deflector and some dew may fall from
it.
Horizontal
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. The batteries must be of the AAA type.
CAUTION
Push and pull to the
direction of arrow
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THE IDEAL WAYS OF OPERATION
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 “sleep 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.
(The ideal temperature
difference between
outdoor and indoor
is about ±5°C).
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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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.
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.
OFF
Interference From Electrical Products
Inverter-type
fluorescent
lamp.
To prevent
interference,
place at least
1m away.
TV
Caution
To avoid noise interference, please place the indoor
unit and its remote controller at least 1m away from
electrical products.
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ATTACHING THE AIR CLEANSING AND DEODORIZING FILTERS
1Open the front panel.
●Pull up the front panel by holding it at both sides
with both hands.
2Remove the filter.
●Push upward to release the claws and pull out the
filter.
3Attaching the air-cleansing & deodorizing filters to
the filter frame.
●Attach the air-cleansing & deodorizing filters to the
frame by gently compress its both sides and release
after insertion into filter frame.
4Attach the filters.
●Attach the filters by ensuring that the surface written
“FRONT”is facing front.
●After attaching the filters, push the front panel at
three arrow portion as shown in figure and close it.
Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning,
stop operation and switch off the power supply.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not bend the air-cleansing &
deodorizing filter as it may cause
damage to the structure.
NOTE
●In case of removing the air-cleansing & deodorizing filters, please follow the above procedures.
●The cooling capacity is slightly weakened and the cooling speed becomes slower when the air-cleansing
& deodorizing filters are used. So, set the fan speed to "HIGH" when using it in this condition.
●Air-cleansing & deodorizing filters are not washable and can be use in 1 year time. Type number for
this air cleansing filter is <SPX-CFH11>. Please use this number for ordering when you want it.
●Do not operate the air conditioner without filter. Dust may enter the air conditioner and fault may occur.
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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 and
deodorizing filter from the air filter frame.
2Vacuum dust from the air filter and air cleansing
& deodorizing 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 and deodorizing
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 and deodorizing filter as some detergent may deteriorate
the filter electrostatic performance.
PROCEDURE
NOTE:
●Air-cleansing & deodorizing 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.
Projection
Flange
Hole
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3. MAINTENANCE AT BEGINNING OF LONG OFF PERIOD
●Running the unit setting the operation mode to
(FAN) and the fan speed to HI for about half a day
on a fine day, and dry the whole of the unit.
●Disconnect the power plug.
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REGULAR INSPECTION
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS EITHER EVERY HALF YEARLY
OR YEARLY. CONTACT YOUR SALES AGENT SHOULD YOU NEED ANY
HELP.
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.
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●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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2
3
Is the plug of power line firmly plugged into the socket?
(Please ensure no loose contact between them).
Is the earth line disconnected or broken?
Is the mounting frame seriously affected by rust and is the
outdoor unit tilted or unstable?
Confirm
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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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”?
●Is the air filter blocked with dust?
●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 operation or stopping the 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 please clean the air filter and the evaporator regularly 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
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord obtainable at authorized service
parts centers.
NOTE: