INVENTOR APSI-09 / APSO-0 User manual

Wall Mounted Unit
Owner’s Manual
Models
66129903946
Thank you for choosing INVENTOR air
conditioning system. For correct use of this unit,
please read this manual carefully and keep it for
future reference.
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CONTENTS
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Operation and maintenance
Notices for operation
Notices for use
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Names and functions of each part .........................６
■Operation of wireless remote control ........................７
Clean and care
Troubleshooting
Installation service
Notices for installation
Installation dimension diagram
Install indoor unit
Install outdoor unit
Check after installation and test operation
Installation and Maintenance of Healthy Filter
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment
is necessary.
Thank you for choosing Inventor air conditioner, please read this owner's manual
carefully before operating the unit and keep it carefully for consulation.
The products in this manual may be different with the real one, according to different
models, some models have displayer and some models without displayer, the position
and shape of the displayer please refer to the real one.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physiced, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person reponsible for thei safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Specificate Model and Technical Data .......................
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Operation and maintenance-Notices for operation
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★★Be sure to pull out the power
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Earth: The ground
be connected!
If not, please ask the qualified person-
nel to install. Furthermore, don't conn-
ect each wire to the gas pipe, water
pipe, drainage pipe or any other impr-
oper places.
plug when not using the air co-
nditioner for a long time.
Otherwise, the accumulated dust
may cause fire or electric shock.
Select the most appropriate tem-
perature.
Keep room coo-
er than outside
about 5 degree.
It can preclude the electricity wasted.
Don't leave windows and
doors open for a long time
while operating the air conditioner.
It can decrease the air conditioning
capacity.
Don't block the air intake or outlet
vents of both the outdoor and indoor
units.
It can decrease the air conditioning
capacity or cause a malfunction.
Keep combustible spray away
from the units more than 1m.
It can cause afire or explosion.
If it is damaged, it may lead to
the fall of the unit and cause
the injury.
Please note whether the installed
stand is firm enough or not.
Don't step on the top of the
outdoor unit or place something
on it.
As falling off the outdoor unit
can be dangerous.
Don't attempt to repair
the air conditioner by yourself.
The wrong repair will lead to
an electric shock or fire, so
you should contact the service
center to repair.

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Notices for operation
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
The airflow direction can be adjusted appro-
priately. At operating, adjust the vertical airflow
direction by adjusting the louvers of upward/do-
wnward direction. And then, hold two ends of
left and right louver to adjust the horizontal air-
flow.
Louver of left/right directionLouver of upward/
downward direction.
Don't insert your hands or stick into the air
intake or outlet vents.
Otherwise it will cause accident.
Don't blow the wind to animals and plants
directly. It can cause a bad influence to them.
Don't apply the cold wind to the body for a
long time.
It can cause the health problems.
Don't use the air conditioner for other purposes,
such as drying clothes, preserving foods, etc.
Splashing water on the air conditioner can
cause an electric shock and malfunction. Don't place a space heater near the air
conditioner.
Or CO toxicosis may occur for imcomplete
burning.

Anti-cool wind function:
In "Heat" mode, under the following three kinds of state, if indoor heat exchanger doesn't
arrive at certain temp., indoor fan will not act, in order to prevent cool wind blowing(within
2 mins):
1. Heating starts.
2.After Auto Defrost finished.
3.Heating under the low temperature.
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Notices for use
Working principle and special functions for cooling
Principle:
Anti-freezing function:
Working principle and special functions for heating
Principle:
Defrosting:
Air conditioner absorbs heat in the room and transmit to outdoor and discharged, so that
indoorambient temperature decreased, its cooling capacity will increase or decrease by
outdoor ambient temperature.
If the unit is running in COOL mode and in low termperature, there will be frost formed on
the heat exchanger, when indoor heat exchanger temperature decreased below 0 , the
indoor unit microcomputer will stop compressor running and protect the unit.
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Air conditioner absorbs heat from outdoor and transmits to indoor, in this way to increase
room temperature. This is the heat pump heating principle, its heating capacity will be
reduced due to outdoor temperature decrease.
If outdoor temperature becomes very low, please operate with other heating equipments.
When outdoor temperature is low but high humidity, after a long while running, frost will
form on outdoor unit, that will effect the heating effect, at this time, the auto defrosting
function will act, the heat running will stop for 8-10mins.
During the auto defrosting, the fan motors of indoor unit and outdoor unit will stop.
During the defrosting, the indoor indicator flashes, the outdoor unit may emit vapor.
This is due to the defrosting, it isn't malfunction.
After defrosting finished,the heating will recover automatically.
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Notices for use
The operating temperature range (outdoor temperature) for cooling unit is 21℃~43℃；
for cooling and heating unit is -5℃~43℃.
Working temperature range
Maximum cooling
Minimum cooling
Maximum heating
Minimum heating
Indoor sideDB/WB(oC) Outdoor sideDB/WB(oC)
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Gentle Breeze
In the following situation, the indoor unit may blow gentle breeze, and
the guide louver rotate to a certain position:
1. In “Heat” mode, the unit turned on, the compressor doesn’t arrive the starting condition
2. In “Heat” mode, the temperature arrive at the setting value and the compressor stop
running about 1min.

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Names and functions of each part
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⑺
⑶
⑼
⑸
⑻
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Indoor unit Air in
Air out
Outdoor unit
Wireless
remote control
Air in
Air out
Power cable
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：Cool
：Dry
：Heat
：Settemp.
：Run
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Remote control
Front panel
Filter
Guide louver
Wall pipe
Bind tape
Connection wire
Drainage pipe
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Names and functions of wireless remote control
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ON/OFF button
ON/OFF
Remote control
Signal transmitter
▲▲▲▲▲
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HEAT (Only for cooling and heating unit.)
Fan 2Fan 1
Fan 3 Fan 4
Don't drop or throw the remote control; Don't let any liquid in the remote control and
Note: Be sure that there are no obstructions between receiver and remote controller;
put the remote control directly under the sunlight or any place where is very hot.
●Press this button, Auto, Cool,Dry, Fan,
Heat mode can be selected circularly.
MODE button
MODE
Auto mode is default while power on.
Under Auto mode,the temperature will not
be displayed; Under Heat mode, the
initial value is 28℃;Under other
modes,the initial value is 25℃ ．
●Press this button, Sleep On and Sleep
Off can be selected. After powered on,Sleep
SLEEP button
SLEEP
Off is defaulted. After the unit is turned
off, the Sleep function is canceled. After
Sleep function set up, the signal of Sleep
will display. In this mode, the time of timer
can be adjusted. Under Fan and Auto
modes, this function is not available.
●By pressing this key, you may select AUTO,
FAN 1, FAN 2, FAN 3 or FAN 4, and may
FAN button
FAN
cool or heat mode. After being energized,
AUTO is defaulted. Only LOW fan can be
set under DRY mode, pressing this key
Operation of wireless remote control
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Press this button, the unit will be turned on,
press it once more, the unit will be turned
off. When turning on or turning off the unit,
the Timer, Sleep function will be canceled,
but the presetting time is still remained.
send message.
can not adjust the fan speed, but can
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also cycle between them. FAN 4 only in
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SWING button
SWING
Press this key to activate or deactivate
the swing.
AUTO COOL DRY
FAN
HEAT

Remote control
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+ button
+
●Presetting temperature can be decreased.
Press this button, the temperature can be
- button
-
set up, continuously press this button
and hold for two seconds, the relative
contents can quickly change, until unhold
this button and send the order that the ℃
（ｏＦ）signal will be displayed all the time.
The temperature adjustment is unav-
ailable under the Auto mode, but the order
can be sent by if pressing this button.
Names and functions of wireless remote control
Operation of wireless remote control
For presetting temperature increasing.
Press this button,can set up the temperature,
when unit is on . Continuously press and
hold this button for more than 2 seconds,
the corresponding contents will be
changed rapidly, until unpress the button
℃（℉）
laying all along. In Auto mode, the temp-
erature can not be set up, but operate this
button can send the signal. Centigrade
setting range :16-30; Fahrenheit scale
setting range 61-86.
then send the information, is disp-
with multifunction; For some function, which the model dosen't have, if press the
corresponding button on the remote controller that the unit will keep the original
running status.
Notice: This is a general use remote controller, it could be used for the air conditioners
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By pressing this key under switch-off state,
you may set the time for auto switch-on. The
TIMER button
TIMER
range of setting is 0.5 ~ 24 hours. The
characters "T-ON" and "H" will flash for 5
seconds. Within 5 seconds,you may make
one press of this key to complete the setting
and send the message.If the setting is valid,
the set time will be displayed for 2 seconds
before display of the temperature message.
During flash, you may press "+" key to
increase the value and press "-" key to decrease
the value. The time will increase or decrease
by 0.5 hours with each press of this key.
If pressing "+" or "-" key continuously, the
time value will change rapidly. The remote
controller can increase the set time by 0.5
hours every 0.25 seconds. After being
energized, the fault is no timer setting, and
there is no display of "T-ON" or "H". Press
ON/OFF key to switch on the unit and cancel
the auto switch-on.When the temperature
display becomes constant, you may press
this key again to display the remaining set
time. The time value, "T-On" and "H" will
display constantly for 2 seconds. After 2
seconds,the preset temperature will be
displayed. Within these 2 seconds, you may
press this key again to cancel the auto
switch-on and send the message.
By pressing this key under switch-on state,
you may set the time for auto switch-off.
The method of setting as the same as for
auto switch-on.
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Operation of wireless remote control
Introduction for special function
1. After powered on, press ON/OFF button, the unit will start to run.(Note: When
it is powered off, the guide louver of main unit will close automatically.)
2. Press MODE button, select desired running mode, or press COOL or HEAT
mode to enter into the corresponding operation directly.
3. Pressing + or - button, to set the desired temperature. (It is unnecessary
to set the temp. at AUTO mode.)
4. Pressing FAN button, set fan speed, can select AUTO, FAN 1, FAN 2,
FAN 3 or FAN 4.
5. Pressing SWING button, to select the swing.
1. Press SLEEP button, to set sleep.
2. Press TIMER button, can set the scheduled timer on or timer off.
Guide for operation- General operation
Guide for operation- Optional operation
When AUTO RUN mode is selected, the setting temperature will not be displayed on the
LCD, the unit will be in accordance with the room temp. automatically to select the suitable
running method and to make ambient comfortable.
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Under switch-on or switch-off state, you may hold "+" and "-" key simultaneously to lock and
unlock the keypad. When locked, the display will show the LOCK icon, in which case the
lock icon will flash three times upon operation of any key. After the keypad is unlocked, the
lock icon on the display will be hidden. After being energized, the default is unlock.
About switch between Fahrenheit and Centigrade
Under switch-off state, you may hold "-" and "MODE" keys simultaneously to switch between
and
℃℉.
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★About LOCK
Under switch-on or switch-off state, you may hold "+" and "FAN" key simultaneously for 3 seconds
to set the lamp on or off and send the code. After being energized, the lamp is defaulted on.
★About Lamp
When the unit is running in Heat mode or Auto Heat mode, compressor and indoor fan is running,
to turn the unit off, the compressor, outdoor fan will stop running. The upper and lower guide board
rotate to horizontal position, then the indoor fan will run at low fan speed, 10s later, the unit will turn
off.
About Blow over heat
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Under switch-off state, hold MODE key for 2 seconds to enter or exit defrost H1 function.
After being energized, the defrost H1 function is defaulted off. When entering defrost H1
function, the double-8 nixie tube will display H1 under switch-off state.When adjusting to
heat mode, the double-8 nixie tube will display in flash for 5 seconds at a frequency of 1
count / sec. After the flash is ended, the remote controller will display the preset heating
temperature. Within these 5 seconds, press of +, - or TIMER key will cancel the display H1,
while the double-8 nixie tube will display the preset temperature. To switch the display of
temperature between Celsius and Fahrenheit after entering defrost H1 function, the
temperature value to be switched will be displayed firstly before display of H1 after 5 seconds.
★About new function of defrosting
Operation of wireless remote control
1.
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Fig.2
Changing batteries and notices
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Slightly to press the place to take out the back cover of wireless
remote control.(As shown in figure)
Take out the old batteries. (As show in figure)
Insert two new AAA1.5V dry batteries, and pay attention to the polarity.
(As show in figure)
Attach the back cover of wireless remote control. (As show in figure)
When changing the batteries, do not use the old or different batteries,
If the wireless remote control will not be used for a long time, please
otherwise, it can cause the malfunction of the wireless remote control.
take them out, and don't let the leakage liquid damage the wireless
remote control.
The operation should be in its receiving range.
It should be placed at where is 1m away from the TV set or stereo sound sets.
If the wireless remote control can not operate normally, please take them out,
after 30s later and reinsert, if they cannot normally run, please change them.
NOTE:
If the wireless remote control is lostor broken,
please use the manual switch button. At this time,
and fan speed cannot be changed. The operation
the unit will run at the Auto mode, but the temperature
To open the panel, the manual switch is on the
displayer box.
Emergency operation
was shown as below:
Turn on the unit: At unit turned off, press the button,
the unit will run at Auto mode immediately.The
microcomputer will accord to the indoor temperature
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to select (Cooling, Heating, Fan) and obtain the
comfortable effect.
Turn off the unit: At unit turned on, press the button,
the unit will stop working.
Manual switch
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②Clean the air filter
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(b)
Clean and care
Caution
before cleaning air conditioner, or it may cause electric shock.
Never sprinkle water on the indoor unit and the outdoor unit for cleaning because it can cause an
electric shock.
Volatile liquid (e.g. thinner or gasoline) will damage the air conditioner. (So wipe the units with a
dry soft cloth, or a cloth slightly moistened with water or cleanser.)
Clean the front panel
Clean the air filter (Recommended once every three months)
NOTE: If dust is much more around the air conditioner, the air filters should be cleaned many times.
After taking off the filter, don't touch the fin of indoor unit, in order to avoid hurt your fingers.
Take down the air filter
At the slot of surface panel to open an angle, pull the air filter
downward and take it out, please see the Fig. 4(a, b).
To clean the dust adhering to the filters, you can either
use a vacuum cleaner, or wash them with warm water
the water with the neutral detergent should below 45
degree) ,and dry it in the shade.
NOTE: Never use water above 45 to clean, or it can
cause deformation or discoloration. Never parch it by
fire, or can cause a fire or deformation.
Insert the air filter
Reinsert the filters along the direction of arrowhead, and
then to cover the cover and clasp it.
Fig.4
When cleaning the front panel, please dip the cloth into the water temperature of 45 below, then to dry
the cloth and wipe the dirty part.
Note: Please do not to immerse the front panel in water, due to there are microcomputer components and
circuit diagrams on the front panel.
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① Be sure that nothing obstructs the air outlet and intake vents.
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③ Check that whether the batteries of air conditioner are
changed or not.
④ Check that whether the installation stand of the outdoor
unit is damaged or not. If damaged, please contact the dealer.
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Clean and care
Check before use
Check that whether ground wire is properly connected or not.
Maintain after use
Turn main power off.
Clean the filter and indoor and outdoor units' bodies.
Clear dust and obstructions from the outdoor unit.
Repaint the rubiginous place on the outdoor unit to prevent it from spreading.
Adopt the special shield to cover the outdoor unit, avoid the rain water, dust enter into
the unit and get rust.
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Once the air conditioner is stopped, it will
not operate in approximately 3minutes to
protect itself.
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Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Don't attempt to repair the air conditioner by yourself, it can cause an electric shock or
fire. Please check the following items before asking for repair, it can save your time and
money.
Phenomenon Troubleshooting
Not operate immediately when the air
conditioner is restarted.
There's unusual smell blowing from the outlet
after operation is started. The unit has no peculiar smell by itself. If has,
that is due to the smell accumulated in the
ambient.
Solution method: Cleaning the filter.
If problem still has, so need to clean air
conditioner. (Please contact with the authorized
maintenance center.)
Sound of water flow can be heard during
the operation. The air conditioner is started, when it is
running the compressor started or stopped
running, or the unit is stopped, sometimes
there is swoosh or gurgle, the sound is due
to refrigerant flowing they are not malfuncti-
ons.
In COOL mode, sometimes the mist emitted
from the air outlet vent. When the indoor temperature and humidity
are very high, this phenomenon would
happen. This is caused by the room air is
swiftly cooled down. After running for a while,
indoor temperature and humidity will fall
down, the mist will die away.
Creaking noise can be heard when start or
stop the unit. This is caused by the deformation of plastic
due to the changes of temperature.
Waiting
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Troubleshooting
Phenomenon Troubleshooting
The unit can not run.Has the power been shut down?
Is power plug loosed?
Is the circuit protection device tripped off or not?
Is voltage higher or lower?
(Tested by professionals)
Is the TIMER correctly used?
Cooling(Heating) efficiency is not good. Is Temp. setting suitable?
Were inlet and outlet vents obstructed?
Is filter dirty?
Are the windows and doors clothed?
Did Fan speed set at low speed?
Is there any heat sources in the room?
Wireless remote control is not available.The unit is interfered by abnormal or frequent
functions switchover occasionally the controller
cannot operate. At this time, you need to pull out
of the plug, and reinsert it.
Is it in its receiving range? Or obstructed?
To check the voltage in wireless remote control inside
is charged, otherwise to replace the batteries.
Whether the wireless remote control is damaged.
If water leakage in the room. The air humidity is on the high side.
Condensing water over flowed.
The connection position of indoor unit drainage
pipe is loosed.
If water leakage in outdoor unit.When the unit is running in COOL mode, the pipe
and connection of pipe would be condensed due
to the water cooled down.
When the unit is running in Auto Defrosting mode
the ice thawed and flowed out.
When the unit is running in HEAT mode, the water
adhered on heat exchanger dripped off.
Noise from indoor unit emitted. The sound of fan or compressor relay is switching
on or off.
When the defrosting is started or stop running,
it will sound. That is due to the refrigerant flowed
to the reverse direction.
Breaking off
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Troubleshooting
Phenomenon Troubleshooting
Indoor unit cannot deliver air.
Moisture on air outlet vent.If unit is running under the high humidity for
a long time, the moisture will be condensed
on the air outlet grill and drip off.
Immediately stop all operations and plug out, contact
the dealer in following situations.
There is harsh sound during operation.
The terrible odors emitted during operation.
Water is leaking in the room.
Air switch or protection switch often breaks.
Carelessy splash water or something into unit.
There is an abnormal heat in power supply cord
and power plug.
Stop running and disconnect the
power supply.
In HEAT mode, when the temperature of indoor
heat exchanger is very low, that will stop deliver
air in order to prevent cool air. (Within 2min)
In HEAT mode, when the outdoor temperature
is low or high humidity, there are much frost be
formed on the outdoor heat exchanger, that the
unit will automatically defrost, indoor unit stop
blowing air for 3-12min.
During the defrosting, there is water flowing out
or vapor be produced.
In dehumidifying mode, sometimes indoor fan will
stop, in order to avoid condensing water be vapo-
rized again, restrain temperature rising.
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2.Select a position where the condensing water can be easily drained out, and the place
is easily connected for outdoor unit.
4.Can select the place where is strong enough to withstand the full weight and vibration of
the unit. And will not increase the noise.
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8.Make sure that the indoor unit installation should accord with installation dimension
diagram requirements.
1.Select a location from which noise and outflow air emitted by unit will not inconvenience
neighbors, animals, plants.
2.Select a location where there should be sufficient ventilation.
3.Select a location where there should be no obstructions cover the inlet and outlet vent.
4.The location should be able to withstand the full weight and vibration of the outdoor unit
and permit safe installation.
5.Select a dry place, but do not expose under the direct sunlight or strong wind.
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3.Select a location where the children can not reach.
1.The unit installation work must be done by qualified personnel according to the local
rules and this manual.
2.Before installating, please contact with local authorized maintenance center, if unit is
not installed by the authorized maintenance center, the malfunction may not solved,
due to discommodious contacts.
3.When removing the unit to the other place, please firstly contact with the authorized
Maintenance Center in the local area.
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Notices for installation
Important Notices
Basic Requirements For Installation Position
Install in the following place may cause malfunction. If it is unavoidable contact with
service center please:
Place where strong heat sources, vapors, flammable gas or volatile object are emitted.
Place where high-frequency waves are generated by radio equipment, welders and
medical equipment.
Place where a lot of salinities such as coast exists.
Place where the oil (machine oil) is contained in the air.
Place where a sulfured gas such as the hot spring zones is generated.
Other place with special circumstance.
Indoor Unit Installation Position Selection
The air inlet and outlet vent should be far from the obstruction, make sure that the air
can be blown through the whole room.
Be sure to leave enough space to allow access for routine maintenance. The height of the
installed location should be 250cm or more from the floor.
Select a place about 1m or more away from TVset or any other electric appliances.
Select a place where the filter can be easily taken out.
Outdoor Unit Installation Position Selection
Make sure that the outdoor unit installation dimension should accord with installation
dimension diagram, convenient for maintenance, repair.
The height difference of connecting the tubing within 5m, the length of connecting the
tubing within 10m.
Select a place where it is out of reach for the children.
Select a place where will not block the passage and do not influence the city appearance.
.Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a laundry a bath a shower or a
swimming pool.
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