Lennox LI012CI-180V432 User manual

Split Air Conditioner
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OWNER'S MANUAL
LENNOX AIR C O NDITI ONER S
MODE L:
LI012CI-180P432
LI024CI-180P432
LI012HI-180V432
LI012HO-180P432
LI018HO-180P432
LI012CO-180P432
LI024CO-180P432
LI012HO-180V432
LI012HI-180P432
LI018HI-180P432
LI024HI-180P432
LI012HI-160P432
LI012HI-160P432
LI012CI-180V432 LI012CO-180V432
LI024HO-180P432
LI018CI-180P432 LI018CO-180P432

Content
Operation Notices
Precautions............................................................................................................ 1
Parts name ............................................................................................................ 9
Screen Operation Guide
Buttons on remote controller ............................................................................... 11
Introduction for icons on display screen ..............................................................11
Introduction for buttons on remote controller .......................................................12
Function introduction for combination buttons..................................................... 15
Operation guide................................................................................................... 17
Replacement of batteries in remote controller..................................................... 17
Emergency operation .......................................................................................... 18
Maintenance
Clean and maintenance....................................................................................... 18
Malfunction
Malfunction analysis ............................................................................................ 21
Installation Notice
Installation dimension diagram............................................................................ 25
Tools for installation............................................................................................. 27
Selection of installation location .......................................................................... 27
Requirements for electric connection .................................................................. 28
Installation
Installation of indoor unit......................................................................................29
Check after installation ........................................................................................ 39
Test and operation
Test operation...................................................................................................... 39
Attachment
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 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 responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Pipe expanding method
Safety precautions for installing and relocating the unit ...................................... 26
If it needs to install, move or maintain the air conditioner, please contact dealer or local service center
to conduct it at first. Air conditioner must be installed, moved or maintained by appointed unit. Otherw-
ise, it may cause serious damage or personal injury or death.
Installation of outdoor unit....................................................................................
Vacuum pumping.................................................................................................
Leakage detection................................................................................................
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Explanation of Symbols
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates important but not hazard-related information,
used to indicate risk of property damage.
Indicates a hazard that would be assigned a signal word
WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
N OT IC E

Precautions
WARNING
Do not connect air conditioner to multi-purpose socket.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
Operation and Maintenance
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not spray water on indoor unit. It may cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Otherwise, it may cause fire hazard.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Do not wash the air conditioner with water to avoid
electric shock.
After removing the filter, do not touch fins to avoid injury.
Do not use fire or hair dryer to dry the filter to avoid
deformation or fire hazard.
Do disconnect power supply when cleaning air
conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.
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1

Do not block air outlet or air inlet. It may cause
malfunction.
remote controller may be broken.
●Power cord is overheating or damaged.
●There’s abnormal sound during operation.
●Circuit break trips off frequently.
●Air conditioner gives off burning smell.
●Indoor unit is leaking.
contact the dealer or qualified professionals for service.
When turning on or turning off the unit by emergency
operation switch, please press this switch with an insulating
object other than metal.
outlet. It may cause personal injury or damage.
Precautions
WARNING
conditioner and disconnect power immediately, and then
If the air conditioner operates under abnormal conditions,
it may cause malfunction, electric shock or fire hazard.
Do not spill water on the remote controller, otherwise the
electric shock or damage. Please contact dealer when
you need to repair air conditioner.
Do not repair air conditioner by yourself. It may cause
objects. It may cause damage or personal injury.
Do not step on top panel of outdoor unit, or put heavy
When below phenomenon occurs, please turn off air
Do not extend fingers or objects into air inlet or air
Maintenance must be performed by qualified
professionals. Otherwise, it may cause personal injury
or damage.
2

Do install the circuit break. If not, it may cause malfunction.
of at least 3mm in all poles should be connected in fixed
wiring.
magnet buckle and heating buckle function, it can protect
the circuit-short and overload.
power supply circuit and circuit break.
Precautions
WARNING
note the following table.Air switch should be included
Make sure the power supply matches with the
requirement of air conditioner.Unstable power supply or
incorrect wiring or malfunction. Please install proper power
supply cables before using the air conditioner.
An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation
Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing
the unit.
grounding wire of power socket.
Properly connect the live wire, neutral wire and
any work related to electricity and safety.
Be sure to cut off the power supply before proceeding
Including an circuit break with suitable capacity, please
Air Conditioner should be properly grounded. Incorrect
Don't use unqualified power cord.
grounding may cause electric shock.
According to the local safety regulations, use qualified
Installation must be performed by qualified professionals.
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage.
Attachment
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Installation must be performed in accordance with the
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
must be properly grounding with specialized grounding
device by a professional. Please make sure it is always
grounded effectively, otherwise it may cause electric shock.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible.
If the length of power connection wire is insufficient, please
contact the supplier for a new one. Avoid extending the
wire by yourself.
All wires of indoor unit and outdoor unit should be
connected by a professional.
national wiring regulations.
requirement of NEC and CEC by authorized personnel
only.
Precautions
WARNING
wire, which can't be used for other purposes.
The grounding resistance should comply with national
electric safety regulations.
The air conditioner is the first class electric appliance. It
keep the interconnection cable away from the copper
tube.
The temperature of refrigerant circuit will be high, please
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
The yellow-green wire in air conditioner is grounding
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with
Do not put through the power before finishing installation.
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The indoor unit should be installed close to the wall.
reachable after finishing installation.
far away from animals or plants.If it is unavoidable,
please add the fence for safety purpose.
Precautions
WARNING
FCC WARNING
place, only the qualified person can perform the work.
Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage.
If you need to relocate the air conditioner to another
must be installed in the line.
For the air conditioner without plug, an circuit break
Select a location which is out of reach for children and
For the air conditioner with plug, the plug should be
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Instructions for installation and use of this product are
provided by the manufacturer.
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not
FCC STATEMENT
Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
technician for help.
interference to radio communications.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
Precautions
FCC STATEMENT
accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
undesired operation.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
reception, which can be determined by turning the
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received,including interference that may cause
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Precautions
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
undesired operation of the device.
IC STATEMENT
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
interference, including interference that may cause
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
This equipment complies with FCC’s and IC’s RF
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed and operated to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. Installers must ensure that
20cm separation distance will be maintained between
the device (excluding its handset) and users.
Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition au
rayonnement RF stipulées par la FCC et l’IC pour une
utilisation dans un environnement non contrôlé. Les
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Precautions
IC STATEMENT
près d’autres antennes ou émetteurs ou fonctionner
antennes utilisées pour cet émetteur doivent être
installées et doivent fonctionner à au moins 20
cm de
distance des utilisateurs et ne doivent pas être placées
distance de 20 cm sépare l’appareil (à l’exception du
combiné) des utilisateurs.
avec ceux-ci. Les installateurs doivent s’assurer qu’une
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Working temperature range
Indoor side DB/WB(°C/°F) Outdoor side DB/WB(°C/°F)
Maximum cooling 26.7/19.4(80/66.9) 46.1/23.9(115/75)
Maximum heating 26.7/-(80/-) 23.9/18.3(75/64.9)
● The operating temperature range (outdoor temperature) for cooling only unit is
-18 (-0.4°F)~46.1 (115°F); for heat pump unit is-20 (-4°F)~46.1 (115°F).
NOTICE:

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(Display content or position may be different from above
graphics, please refer to actual products)
Parts Name
Indoor Unit
air inlet
panel
aux.button
horizontal louver
air outlet
Actual product may be different from above graphics, please refer to actual
products.
NOTICE:
remote control
Outdoor Unit
air inlet
Connection wire
air outlet
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HOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFFHOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFF
HOUR
ONOFF

Parts Name
Display content or position may be different from above graphics, please refer to actual
products.
Display
W R G
temp.
indicator
display
receiver
window
W R O
temp.
indicator
display
receiver
window
heating
indicator temp. indicator
cooling
indicator power indicator receiver window
drying
indicator display
For some model:
For some model:
For some model:
For some model:
heating
indicator
temp.
indicator
cooling
indicator
power
indicator
receiver
window
drying
indicator
display
G
W
R
Power LED color indicator:
Green-status-ON.
Red -status-OFF.
Mode LED color indicator:
White-W-Cool Mode-
Red-R-Heat Mode-
Green-G-Dry Mode-
O
W
R
Power LED color indicator:
Green-status-ON.
Red -status-OFF.
Mode LED color indicator:
White-W-Cool Mode-
Red-R-Heat Mode-
Orange-O-Dry Mode-
(only for heating model)
(only for heating model)
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Buttons on remote controller
Introduction for icons on display screen
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F
C
H O U R
ONOFF
3
54
76
98
1110
1312
1614
15
1
2
1ON/OFF button
2- button
3+ button
4MODE button
5FAN button
9SLEEP button
10 TEMP button
11 TIMER-ON button
12 CLOCK button
13 TIMER-OFF button
14 TURBO button
15 LIGHT button
16 X-FAN button
Up & down swing
Child lock
set time
TIMER ON/TIMER OFF
turbo mode
X-fan
health mode
ventilation operation
send signal
set fan speed
light
Temp. display type
:Set temp.
:Outdoor ambient temp.
:Indoor ambient temp.
Sleep mode
Clock
Heat mode
Fan mode
Dry mode
Cool mode
Auto mode
I feel
Operation mode
8℃heating function
8
6SWING button
7I FEEL button
/ button
set temperature
This is a general remote controller. Some
models have this function while some do
not. Please refer to the actual models.

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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
Note:
●After putting through power, air conditioner will give out a sound and operation
indicator " " is ON (red indicator). You can operate the air conditioner through
the remote controller.
- button
2
Press this button to decrease set temperature. Holding it down above 2 seconds
rapidly decreases set temperature. In AUTO mode, set temperature is not
adjustable.
+ button
3
Press this button to increase set temperature. Holding it down above 2 seconds
rapidly increases set temperature. In AUTO mode, set temperature is not
adjustable.
ON/OFF button
1
Press this button to turn on the unit. Press this button again to turn off the unit.
●
At ON status, after each pressing button on remote controller, the signal icon " "
indicates the signal has been sent to air conditioner.
MODE button
4
Each time you press this button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from
AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, and HEAT*, as the following:
*Note: Only for models with heating function.
After energization, AUTO mode is defaulted. In AUTO mode, the set temperature
will not be displayed on the LCD, and the unit will automatically select the suitable
operation mode in accordance with the room temperature to make indoor room
comfortable. (As for cooling only unit, it won’t have any action when it receives the
signal of heating operation.)
AUTO DRY FAN HEAT*COOL
● This is a general use remote controller, it could be used for the air conditioners
with multifunction; For some function, which the model doesn't have, if press
the corresponding button on the remote controller that the unit will keep the
original running status.

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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
FAN button
5
This button is used for setting Fan Speed in the sequence that goes from AUTO,
, , to , then back to Auto.
Auto
Low speed Medium speed High speed
I FEEL button
7
Press this button to turn on I FEEL function. The unit automatically adjust tempera-
ture according to the sensed temperature. Press this button again to cancel I FEEL
function.
SLEEP button
9
Press this button to go into the SLEEP operation mode. Press it again to cancel
this function. This function is available in COOL, HEAT (Only for models with
heating function) mode to maintain the most comfortable temperature for you.
SWING button
6
Press this button to set up &down swing angle, which circularly changes as below:
OFF
This remote controller is universal. If any command , or is sent out, the unit
will carry out the command as
indicates the guide louver swings as:
8
Press this button to achieve the on and off of healthy and scavenging functions in
operation status. Press this button for the rst time to start scavenging function;
LCD displays " ". Press the button for the second time to start healthy and
scavenging functions simultaneously; LCD displays " " and " ". Press this
button for the third time to quit healthy and scavenging functions simultaneously.
Press the button for the fourth time to start healthy function; LCD display " ".
Press this button again to repeat the operation above. (This function is applicable
to partial of models)
/ button

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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
TIMER-OFF button
13
Press this button to initiate the auto-off timer. To cancel the auto-timer program,
simply press the button again. TIMER OFF setting is the same as TIMER ON.
Note:
● Outdoor ambient temperature display may can’t be selected for some models.
When indoor unit receives " " signal, it displays indoor set temperature.
● Only for the model whose indoor unit has dual-8 display.
TEMP button
10
Press this button can see indoor set temperature, indoor ambient temperature or
outdoor ambient temperature on indoor unit’s display. Temperature is set circularly
by remote controller as below:
● When selecting " " by remote controller or no display, temperature indicator on
indoor unit displays set temperature.
● When selecting " " by remote controller, temperature indicator on indoor unit
displays indoor ambient temperature.
● When selecting " " by remote controller, temperature indicator on indoor unit
displays outdoor ambient temperature.
no display
TIMER-ON button
11
Press this button to initiate the auto-ON timer. To cancel the auto-timer program,
simply press this button again.
After press of this button, disappears and "ON" blinks. 00:00 is displayed for
ON time setting. Within 5 seconds, press + or - button to adjust the time value.
Every press of either button changes the time setting by 1 minute. Holding down
either button rapidly changes the time setting by 1 minute and then 10 minutes.
Within 5 Seconds after setting, press TIMER ON button to conrm.
CLOCK button
12
Press CLOCK button, blinking. Within 5 seconds, pressing + or - button adjusts
the present time. Holding down either button above 2 seconds increases or
decreases the time by 1 minute every 0.5 second and then by 10 minutes every
0.5 second. During blinking after setting, press CLOCK button again to conrm the
setting, and then will be constantly displayed.

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Function introduction for combination buttons
TURBO button
14
Press this button to activate / deactivate the Turbo function which enables the
unitto reach the preset temperature in the shortest time. In COOL mode, the unit
will blow strong cooling air at super high fan speed. In HEAT mode, the unit will
blow strong heating air at super high fan speed.
Introduction for buttons on remote controller
LIGHT button
15
Press LIGHT button to turn on the display's light and press this button again to turn
off the display's light. If the light is turned on, is displayed. If the light is turned
off, disappears.
X-FAN button
16
Pressing X-FAN button in COOL or DRY mode, the icon is displayed and the
indoor fan will continue operation for 2 minutes in order to dry the indoor unit even
though you have turned off the unit.
After energization, X-FAN OFF is defaulted. X-FAN is not available in AUTO, FAN
or HEAT mode.
Press "+" and "-" buttons simultaneously to lock or unlock the keypad. If the remote
controller is locked, is displayed. In this case, pressing any button, blinks
three times.
Combination of "+" and "-" buttons: About lock
At unit OFF, press "MODE" and "-" buttons simultaneously to switch between °C
and °F.
Combination of "MODE" and "-" buttons:
About switch between Fahrenheit and centigrade

● This function is only available for some models.
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Function introduction for combination buttons
Press "TEMP" and "CLOCK" simultaneously in COOL mode to start energy-saving
function. Nixie tube on the remote controller displays "SE". Repeat the operation to
quit the function.
Combination of "TEMP" and "CLOCK" buttons:
About Energy-saving Function
Press "TEMP" and "CLOCK" simultaneously in HEAT mode to start 8°C Heating
Function Nixie tube on the remote controller displays " " and a selected
temperature of "8°C" (46°F if Fahrenheit is adopted). Repeat the operation to quit
the function.
Combination of "TEMP" and "CLOCK" buttons:
About 8°C Heating Function
About Back-lighting Function
★About HEALTH function (COLD PLASMA)
Turn on the unit, start up the fan (Breezing and X-FAN are excluded) and press
HEATLTH button on remote controller to start health function (If there is not
HEALTH button on remote controller, the unit defaults health function ON. )
WIFI Function
Press "MODE" and "TURBO" button simultaneously to turn on or turn off WIFI
function. When WIFI function is turned on, the " " icon will be displayed on
remote controller; Long press "MODE" and "TURBO" buttons simultaneously for
10s, remote controller will send WIFI reset code and then the WIFI function will be
turned on. WIFI function is defaulted ON after energization of the remote controller.