Hitachi SPX-RCK3 User manual

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SPX-RCK3
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WIRED REMOTE CONTROLLER
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
●In case of power failure happen, Wired Remote Controller may not show current operating mode when power comes
back. However unit will continue to operate at previous setting mode.
●It is not recommended to use both Wireless Remote Controller and Wired Remote Controller at the same time.
●Some features of Wireless Remote Controller are not available when use Wired Remote Controller as mentioned below:
●Auto Swing Control
●Auto Swing Control
●Extended Airflow
●Auto Swing Control
●Parallel Swing Control
●Symmetry Swing Control
●Auto Swing Control
●Extended Airflow
●Plasma Ion Control
Standard Wireless Remote Controller Features not available on Wired Remote Controller
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RAR-3U2
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
■This controls the operation function and timer setting of the room air conditioner.
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START/STOP Button
Use this button to select the
operating mode. Every time you
press it, the mode will change from
(AUTO) to (HEAT) to
(DEHUMIDIFY) and to (COOL)
cyclically.
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) to
(SILENT) (This button allows
selecting the optimal or preferred
fan speed for each operation mode).
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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, HEAT, COOL or DEHUMIDIFY depending on the current room
temperature. The selected mode of operation will 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, HEAT, COOL or DEHUMIDIFY depending on
the current room temperature. However the mode of operation will
not change when indoor unit connected to multi type outdoor unit.
●If the mode automatically selected by the unit is not satisfactory,
manually change the mode setting (heat, dehumidify, cool or fan).
Press the (START/STOP) button.
Operation starts with a beep.
Press the button again to stop operation.
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STOP
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
■Auto Restart Control
●If there is a power failure, operation will be automatically restarted when the power is resumed with previous operation mode.
(As the operation is not stopped by remote controller.)
●If you intend not to continue the operation when the power is resumed, switch off the power supply.
When you switch on the circuit breaker, the operation will be automatically restarted with previous operation mode.
Note: 1. If you do not require Auto Restart Control, please consult your sales agent or OFF by remote control.
2. Auto Restart Control is not available when Timer or Sleep Timer mode is set.
FAN SPEED (AUTO) ..... When the AUTO fan speed mode is set in the cooling/heating operation:
For the heating operation
●The fan speed will automatically change according to the temperature of
discharged air.
●When the difference of room temperature and setting temperature is large,
fan starts to run at HI speed.
●When the room temperature reaches setting temperature, fan speed changes
to LOW automatically.
●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
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HEATING OPERATION
●Use the device for heating when the outdoor temperature is under 21°C.
When it is too warm (over 21°C), the heating function may not work in order to protect the device.
●In order to keep reliability of the device, please use this device above -15°C of the outdoor temperature.
Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates
(HEAT).
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 warm
quickly.
But you may feel a chill at the beginning.
(MED) : Fan speed slow.
(LOW) : Fan speed slower.
(SILENT) : Fan speed ultra slower.
Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE
buttons (the display indicates the setting).
The temperature setting and the actual room temperature may
vary somewhat depending on conditions.
Press the (START/STOP) button. Heating 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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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.
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 or SILENT.
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COOLING OPERATION
Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is – 10 ~ 43°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) : Fan speed slow.
(LOW) : Fan speed slower.
(SILENT) : Fan speed ultra slower.
Set the desired room temperature with the TEMPERATURE
button (the display indicates the setting).
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.
■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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TIMER RESERVATION
■ON Timer and OFF Timer are available.
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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
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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
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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
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Press the (Reserve) button
●ON TIMER reserved with a signal received sound
“beep”.
●The (ON) Mark starts lighting instead of blinking.
■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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HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER
Mode
Sleep timer
Indication
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 7 hours
Sleep timer off
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Sleep Timer: The device will continue working for the designated
number of hours and then turn off.
Press the SLEEP button, indoor unit will produce a beep.
The timer information will be displayed on the remote controller.
How to Cancel Reservation
Press the (CANCEL) button. The (RESERVED) sign goes out with a beep.
Example: Setting 3 hours
sleep time.
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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.
●If you set the sleep timer after the off or on-timer has been
set, the sleep timer becomes effective instead of the off or
on-timer set earlier.
●You can not set other timer during sleep timer operation.
●After sleep timer time is up and when press sleep button
again, the sleep timer will be set as last setting.
●Sleep timer effective only once.
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INSTALLATION OF WIRED REMOTE CONTROLLER
1. When connecting the wires via the wall’s recessed
slot;
Fix the bottom casing to the wall by provided screw.
Assemble the top casing to the fixed bottom casing.
(Refer to the illustration below for detail installation)
Lead wires (3 strands)
are inserted through and
fastened via a rib-clip
Location of wall
mounting screw
Lead wires
connector Wires
Wires
Lead wires
connector
Wall recessed wiring installation (Supplied)
Wall mounting screws (2 pieces to
be used) (provided)
Inside top wiring installation (Alternative)
Wires
Wires
Lead wires
(3 strands)
Lead wires
connector
Wiring installation illustrations
2. When the wires to be connected from the inside top portion of top casing;
Break off a perforated aperture located at the top portion of the bottom
casing by nipper. Smoothen the aperture by cutter.
Fix the bottom casing to the wall by provided screw.
Connect the wires to the lead wires connector.
Mount the wires through the provided slot on top casing.
Assemble the top casing to the fixed bottom casing
(Refer to the illustration below for detail installation)
Wall
mounting
screws
(2 pieces)
(provided)
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