Hitachi RAS-S18CPA User manual

SPLIT TYPE
INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT
Instruction manual Page 1~24
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of
trouble free use, please read this instruction manual
completely.
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MODEL
RAS-S18CPA/RAC-S18CPA
RAS-S24CPA/RAC-S24CPA
RAS-S30CPA/RAC-S30CPA
INDOOR UNIT
OUTDOOR UNIT
RAC-S18CPA
RAC-S24CPA
RAC-S30CPA
RAS-S18CPA
RAS-S24CPA
RAS-S30CPA

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SAFETY PRECAUTION
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION
●Do not reconstruct the unit.
Water leakage, fault, short circuit or re may occur if you reconstruct
the unit by yourself.
●Please ask your sales agent or qualied technician for the installation
of your unit. Water leakage, short circuit or re 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 ammable gas.
The outdoor unit may catch re if ammable gas leaks around it.
●Please ensure smooth ow of water when installing the drain hose.
CAUTION
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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
●Avoid an extended period of direct air ow for your health.
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●Do not insert a nger, 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 gure indicates prohibition.
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 re 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 re.
●Please contact your agent if you need to remove and reinstall the unit. Electric
shock or re 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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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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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 insufciency.
●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 n and blocked the evaporation water ow
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, rm 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 deector facing down or moving automatically for a long period of time,
water will condense on the air deector 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 inrm 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 specication 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 ow as it is bad for the plants.
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INDOOR UNIT
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART
Air lter
To prevent dust from coming into the indoor unit.
(Refer page 18)
Front panel
Indoor unit indicators
Light indicator showing the operating condition.
(Refer page 5)
Horizontal deector ●Vertical deector
(Air Outlet)
(Refer page 13)
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 and 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)
900
750
850
MODEL
RAS-S18CPA/RAS-S24CPA/RAS-S30CPA
RAC-S18CPA
RAC-S24CPA/RAC-S30CPA
HEIGHT (mm)
300
570
650
DEPTH (mm)
230
280
298
MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS
RAC-S24CPA
RAC-S30CPA
RAC-S18CPA
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INDOOR UNIT INDICATORS
TEMPORARY SWITCH
Use this switch to start and stop when the remote controller does not work.
Normal operation:
●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.
Force cooling operation: (For servicing purpose only)
●By pressing and hold the temporary switch for more than 5 second, the unit will enter “Force Cooling
Operation”.
●Press again the temporary switch to cancel the force cooling operation.
●Do not operate in this mode for more than 5 minutes.
*To be conduct by authorised personel only.
OPERATION INDICATOR
FILTER LAMP
When the device is operated for a total of about 200
hours, the FILTER lamp lights to indicate that it is
time to clean the lter. The lamp goes out when the
“ (AUTO SWING)” button is pressed while the
device is on “STANDBY MODE”.
OPERATION LAMP
This lamp lights during operation.
TIMER LAMP
This lamp lights when the timer is working.
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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 xed on a wall using the xture provided. Before xing 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 reduce humidity in the room or start operation.
●COOLING button
Use this button to set cooling mode in the room or start operation.
●RESET button
●SUPER COOLING button
Use this button to set super cooling operation or start operation
(cooling function only).
●STOP button
Press this button to stop operation only.
●PARALLEL SWING button
Controls the angle of the vertical air deectors to parallel.
●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 deector.
●TEMPERATURE button
Use this button to raise or lower the temperature setting. (Keep
pressed, and the value will change more quickly.)
●SLEEP button
Use this button to set the sleep timer.
●ON-TIMER button Select to 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
oor, 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.
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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 button so that the display indicates
(DEHUMIDIFY).
Dehumidifying operation starts with a beep.
The FAN SPEED is set at LOW automatically.
The FAN SPEED button does not work.
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Press the (STOP) button to stop operation.
STOP
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COOLING OPERATION
Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is 21-52°C.
If indoor humidity is very high (over 80%), some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit.
Press the button so that the display indicates
(COOL).
Cooling operation starts with a beep.
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.
Set the desired FAN SPEED with the (FAN SPEED) button
(the display indicates the setting).
(AUTO): The FAN SPEED is HI at rst 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 (STOP) button to stop operation.
■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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SUPER COOLING
Press the button.
●Operation start with a signal received sound “beep”.
●Unit will be forced operate in (COOL) with SUPER HI fan
speed. Indicator appear during this period while temperature
and fan speed setting display remain unchanged. (Operation
lamp at indoor unit is blinking).
●Air blow sound will be slightly high due to forced operation.
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NOTE
(1) ON TIME setting : SUPER COOLING operation will be
a priority over the ON timer operation
time.
CANCELLATION of SUPER COOLING Operation
Cancel Condition Operation mode after cancel
Press or OFF timer time is up Stop operation
key press DEHUMIDIFYING operation
Press or
Press or
Press or
Normal COOLING operation
key press
Press SLEEP operation
CIRCULATION operation
COOLING operation
(SLEEP Mode)
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CIRCULATION OPERATION
Press the button so that the display indicates
(CIRCULATION).
Circulating operation starts with a beep.
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 (STOP) button to stop operation.
STOP
■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.
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. When the
sleep timer has been set, the display indicates the turn-off time.
SLEEP
Mode
Sleep timer
Indication
1 hour interval
1 hour 2 hours 11 hours 12 hours
Sleep timer off
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HOW TO SET THE TIMER
■ON Timer are available.
ON TIME setting
●Select the ON TIMER by pressing the (ON)
Button.
●Setting time will change according to the below
sequence.
ON Timer Reservation ■Operation will start for setting
temperature at setting time (The starting
time may differ depending on the room
temperature and set temperature).
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Adjustment of the conditioned air in the upward and
downward directions.
According to “Dehumidifying” or “Cooling” operation, the
horizontal air deector is automatically set to the proper
angle suitable for each operation. The deector can be
swing up and down and also set to the desired angle
using the “ (AUTO SWING)” button. (If the angle
of the deector 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
●If the “ (AUTO SWING)” button is pressed once,
the horizontal air deector swings up and down. If the
button is pressed again, the deector stops in its current
position. Several seconds (about 6 seconds) may be
required before the deector starts to move.
●In “Cooling” operation, do not keep the horizontal air
deector swinging for a long time. Some dew may form
on the horizontal air deector and dew may drop.
2Adjustment of the conditioned air in the left and right directions.
●If the “ (PARALLEL SWING)” button is pressed
once, the vertical air deectors swing left and right to
parallel. If the button is pressed again, the deectors
stop in their current position. Several second (about 6
seconds) may be required before the deectors start to
move.
●PARALLEL SWING
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HOW TO EXCHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
1Remove the cover as shown in the gure and
take out the old batteries.
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2Install 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, if 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 lter will reduce the air volume and
the cooling efciency. To prevent from wasting
electric energy, please clean the lter every
2 weeks.
Please pay attention to the room temperature
and air ow direction when operating the unit
for baby, children and old folks who have
difculty 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 5W in the operation
control circuit even if it is in “OFF” mode.
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Interference From Electrical Products
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Warning
To protect the whole unit during lightning, please
stop operating the unit and remove the plug from
the socket.
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 FILTERS
1Open the front panel.
●Pull up the front panel by holding it at both sides
with both hands.
2Remove the lter.
●Push upward to release the claws and pull out the
lter.
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4Attach the lters.
●Attach the lters by ensuring that the surface written
“FRONT” is facing front.
●After attaching the lters, push the front panel at
three arrow portion as shown in gure and close it.
Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualied service personal. Before cleaning,
stop operation and switch off the power supply.
CAUTION
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!CAUTION
NOTE
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Claws
(4 places)
Attaching the air cleansing lters to the lter.
●Attach the air cleansing lters to the frame by gently
compress its both sides and release after insertion
into lter frame.
Do not bend the air cleansing
lter as it may cause damage
to the structure.
●In case of removing the air cleansing lters, please follow the above procedures.
●The cooling capacity is slightly weakened and the cooling speed becomes slower when the air
cleansing lters are used. So, set the fan speed to "HIGH" when using it in this condition.
●Air cleansing lters are not washable. It is recommended to use vacuum to clean it. It can be use
for 1 year time. Type number for this air cleansing lter is <SPX-CFH22>. Please use this number
for ordering when you want to change it.
●Do not operate the air conditioner without lter. Dust may enter the air conditioner and fault may
occur.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualied service personal. Before cleaning,
stop operation and switch off the power supply.
1. AIR FILTER
Clean the air lter, as it removes dust inside the room. In case the air lter is full of dust, the air ow
will decrease and the cooling capacity will be reduced. Further, noise may occur. Be sure to clean
the lter following the procedure below.
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CAUTION
1Open the front panel and remove the lter
●Gently lift and remove the air cleansing lter
from the air lter frame.
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3●Re-insert the air cleansing lter to the lter
frame. Set the lter with “FRONT” mark facing
front, and slot them into the original state.
●After attaching the lters, push the front panel
at three arrow portions as shown in gure and
close it.
!CAUTION
●Do not wash with hot water at more than 40°C. The lter may shrink.
●When washing it, shake off moisture completely and dry it in the shade; do not expose it directly
to the sun. The lter may shrink.
●Do not use detergent on the air cleansing lter as some detergent may deteriorate the lter
electrostatic performance.
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Vacuum dust from the air lter and air cleansing
lter using vacuum cleaner. If there is too much
dust, rinse under running tap water and gently
brush it with soft bristle brush. Allow lters to
dry in shade.
NOTE:
●Air cleansing lter 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. Washable Front Panel
●Remove the front panel and wash with clean
water.
Wash it with a soft sponge.
After using neutral detergent, wash thoroughly
with clean water.
●When front panel is not removed, wipe it with
a soft dry cloth. Wipe the remote controller
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
●Wipe the water thoroughly.
If water remains at indicators or signal
receiver of indoor unit, it causes trouble.
Method of removing the front panel.
Be sure to hold the front panel with both
hands to detach and attach it.
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CAUTION
●Do not splash or direct water to the body of the unit when cleaning it as
this may cause short circuit.
●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
Arm
●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, put 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.
3. MAINTENANCE AT BEGINNING OF LONG OFF PERIOD
●Run the unit by setting the operation mode to (COOL),
the temperature to 32°C and the fan speed to HI for about
half a day on a ne day, and dry the whole of the unit.
●Switch off the power plug.
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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 rmly plugged into the socket?
(Please ensure no loose contact between them).
Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualied service personal. Before cleaning,
stop operation and switch off the power supply.
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CAUTION
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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