Panasonic CS-C181KE User manual

ServiceManual
Room Air Conditioners
Contents
●Features ..........................................................1
●Functions ...................................................2 – 4
●Product Specifications ...............................5 – 8
●Dimensions..............................................9 – 10
●Refrigeration Cycle Diagram .........................10
●Block Diagram ...............................................11
●Wiring Diagram..............................................12
●Operation Details...................................13 – 19
●Installation Information ..........................20 – 21
●3-way Valves .........................................22 – 28
●Servicing Information.............................29 – 32
●Troubleshooting Guide ..........................33 – 34
●Technical Data.......................................35 – 36
●Exploded View.........................................37, 39
●Replacement Parts List ...........................38, 40
●Electronic Parts List.......................................41
CS-C181KE / CU-C181KE
CS-C241KE / CU-C241KE
ORDER NO. MAC9806008C2
 1998 Matsushita Air-Conditioning Corp. Sdn. Bhd.
(183914D)
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribu-
tion is a violation of law.
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MAC9512086C2
CS-C181KE
WARNING
Thisserviceinformation isdesigned forexperienced repair techniciansonly andis notdesigned foruse bythe generalpublic. Itdoes notcontain
warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product. Products powered by electricity
should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the product or products dealt with
in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
!
• High Efficiency
• High Efficiency Airflow Circuit
• Compact Design
• Removable and Washable
Front Panel
• Auto Restart after Power Failure
• Long Piping up to 25m
• Deodorizing Air Filter
• Deodorizing Control during
operation
Features
PRECAUTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE
In order to avoid frostbite, be assured of no refrigerant leakage during the installation or repairing of refrigeration circuit.
!
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MAC9512086C2
CS-C181KE
Remote Control
Functions
Operation OFF / ON
OFF / ON IRoom Temperature Setting TEMP.
• Temperature Setting (16˚C to 30˚C)
• Automatic Operation
m /n 2˚C lower than standard
n Standard
n -o 2˚C higher than standard
Operation Mode Selection
•AUTO Automatic Operation Mode
•COOL Cooling Operation Mode
•DRY Soft Dry Operation Mode
•FAN Air Circulation Mode
MODE
TIME Time / Timer Setting
• Hours and minutes setting.
Clock Setting
• Current time setting.
Sleep Mode Operation OFF / ON
SLEEP
Indoor Fan Speed Selection
FAN SPEED
•h j k Low Speed
l
•h j k Medium Speed
lll
•h j k High Speed
lllll
•AUTOFAN Automatic Fan Speed
•SWING Automatic Airflow Direction
Control
•MANUAL Airflow Direction Manual Control
Airflow Direction Control
• 24-hour, OFF / ON Real Timer Setting.
ON-TIMER
OFF-TIMER Timer Operation Selection
SET
CANCEL Timer Operation Set / Cancel
• ON Timer and OFF Timer setting and
cancellation.
CLOCK
(q)
AIR SWING
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MAC9512086C2
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Indoor Unit
Functions
Power Switch OFF / ON
POWER I
Temporary Operation Switch
• Used when the remote control cannot be
used.
Remote Control Signal Receiving
Sound Control
• It can be controlled by pressing Temporary
Operation Switch for 10 seconds.
AUTO
OFF / ON
Operation Test Running / Pump
Down Switch
TEST RUN
OFF / ON
Operation Indication Lamps (LED)
•POWER (Red)...... Lights up in operation,
blinks in Automatic
Operation Mode judging
•SLEEP (Orange)..... Lights up in Sleep
Mode Operation
•TIMER (Orange)..... Lights up in Timer
Setting
Auto Restart Control
• Operation is restarted after power failure
at previous setting mode.
Anti-Freezing Control
• Anti-Freezing control for indoor heat
exchanger. (Cooling and Soft Dry)
• Used when test running or servicing.
Sleep Mode Auto Control
• Indoor Fan operates at Low fan speed.
• Operation stops after 8 hours.
• High, Medium and Low.
• Automatic Fan Speed Mode
– Cooling : Fan rotates at Hi and Me
speed. Deodorizing control is
available.
– Soft Dry : Fan rotates at SLo and Lo
speed. Deodorizing control is
available.
Operation Mode
• Cooling, Soft Dry, Air Circulation and
Automatic Mode.
Time Delay Safety Control
• Restarting is inhibited for appro. 3 minutes.
7 Minutes Time Save Control
• Cooling Operation only.
Indoor Fan Speed Control
• Automatic air swing and manual adjusted
by remote control for vertical airflow.
• Manually adjusted by hand for horizontal
airflow.
Airflow Direction Control
• Indoor Fan is delayed for 1.6 seconds when
compressors, Outdoor Fan and Indoor Fan
start simultaneously.
Starting Current Control
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MAC9512086C2
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Outdoor Unit
Functions
Overload Protector
• Inner protector
60 Secs. Forced Operation Control
• Once the compressor is activated, it does
not stop for 60 secs. (Stops immediately
with remote control stop signal.)
Outdoor Fan Operation Control
• 4-pole induction motor (2-speed)
• For Cooling or Soft Dry Operation
Hi-speed … when outdoor temperature
reaches to 31°C
Lo-speed … when outdoor temperature
reaches to 29°C
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MAC9512086C2
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Product Specifications
Inner diameter
Length
Input
Running Current
COP
Starting Current
Cooling Capacity
Moisture Removal
Power Source
Airflow Method
Air Volume
Noise Level
Electrical
Data
Piping Connection Port
(Flare piping)
Pipe Size
(Flare piping)
Drain
Hose
Power Cord Length
Number of core-wire
Dimensions
Net Weight
Compressor
Air Circulation
Height
Width
Depth
Type
Motor Type
Rated Output
Type
Material
Motor Type
Input
Rated Output
Fan Low
Speed Medium
High
Unit
kW
Btu/h
s/h
Pint/h
Phase
V
Cycle
OUTLET
INTAKE
m3/min (cfm)
m3/min (cfm)
m3/min (cfm)
m3/min (cfm)
dB (A)
W
A
W/W
A
inch
inch
inch
inch
mm
m
m
inch (mm)
inch (mm)
inch (mm)
lb (kg)
kW
W
W
rpm
rpm
rpm
Indoor Air (Lo)
Indoor Air (Me)
Indoor Air (Hi)
Outdoor Air
5.40 - 5.30
18,400 - 18,100
2.9
6.1
Single
240 - 220
50
2,080 - 1,930
10.7 - 10.0
2.60 - 2.75
51
CS-C181KE
SIDE VIEW
11.2 (400)
13.0 (460)
13.7 (480)
–
High 43 - 42, Low 38 - 37
G ; Half Union 1/2"
L ; Half Union 1/4"
G (gas side) ; 1/2"
L (liquid side) ; 1/4"
16
0.75
2.1
3 (1.5 mm2)
11-7/16 (290)
38-19/32 (980)
7-11/16 (195)
29 (13)
–
–
–
Cross-flow Fan
AS + Glass Fiber 30%
Induction (4-poles)
51
20
1,005
1,085
1,155
CU-C181KE
TOP VIEW
–
–
–
11.7 (410)
High 56 - 54
G ; 3-way valve 1/2"
L ; 3-way valve 1/4"
G (gas side) ; 1/2"
L (liquid side) ; 1/4"
–
–
–
–
26-31/32 (685)
31-1/2 (800)
11-13/16 (300)
130 (59)
Rotary (1 cylinder)
rolling piston type
Induction (2-poles)
1.7
Propeller Fan
AES + Glass Fiber 16%
Induction (4-poles)
155.4
72
670
–
1,025
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MAC9512086C2
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(Plate fin configuration, forced draft)
Capillary Tube
Product Specifications
µF, VAC
µF, VAC
Length
Flow Rate
Inner Diameter
Material
Style
• Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
Heat
Exchanger
Refrigerant Control Device
Refrigeration Oil
Refrigerant (R-22)
Thermostat
Protection Device
Capillary Tube
Air Filter
Capacity Control
Compressor Capacitor
Fan Motor Capacitor
Unit
mm
(cm3)
g (oz)
mm
s/min
mm
Description
Tube material
Fin material
Fin Type
Row / Stage
FPI
Size (W ×H ×L)
CU-C181KE
Condenser
Copper
Aluminium
Corrugated Fin
2 ×31
18
×651.0 ×25.4
Capillary Tube
SUNISO 4GDID or
ATMOS M60 (700)
1,140 (40.2)
Mechanical Control
Inner Protector
611
27.0
2.1
–
35 µF, 370VAC
3.5 µF, 400VAC
775.2
754.5
CS-C181KE
Evaporator
Copper
Aluminium
Slot Fin
2 ×14
21
732 ×294 ×25.4
–
–
–
Electronic Control
–
–
–
–
P.P.
Honeycomb
–
1.5 µF, 400VAC
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MAC9512086C2
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6.65 - 6.60
22,700 - 22,500
3.8
8.0
Single
240 - 220
50
2,890 - 2,750
14.4 - 13.4
2.30 - 2.40
66
Unit
kW
Btu/h
s/h
Pint/h
Phase
V
Cycle
OUTLET
INTAKE
m3/min (cfm)
m3/min (cfm)
m3/min (cfm)
m3/min (cfm)
dB (A)
W
A
W/W
A
inch
inch
inch
inch
mm
m
m
inch (mm)
inch (mm)
inch (mm)
lb (kg)
kW
W
W
rpm
rpm
rpm
Product Specifications
Inner diameter
Length
Input
Running Current
COP
Starting Current
Cooling Capacity
Moisture Removal
Power Source
Airflow Method
Air Volume
Noise Level
Electrical
Data
Piping Connection Port
(Flare piping)
Pipe Size
(Flare piping)
Drain
Hose
Power Cord Length
Number of core-wire
Dimensions
Net Weight
Compressor
Air Circulation
Height
Width
Depth
Type
Motor Type
Rated Output
Type
Material
Motor Type
Input
Rated Output
Fan Low
Speed Medium
High
Indoor Air (Lo)
Indoor Air (Me)
Indoor Air (Hi)
Outdoor Air
CS-C241KE
SIDE VIEW
13.5 (480)
14.6 (520)
15.7 (550)
–
High 47 - 46, Low 41 - 40
G ; Half Union 5/8"
L ; Half Union 1/4"
G (gas side) ; 5/8"
L (liquid side) ; 1/4"
16
0.75
2.1
3 (2.5 mm2)
11-7/16 (290)
38-19/32 (980)
7-11/16 (195)
31 (14)
–
–
–
Cross-flow Fan
AS + Glass Fiber 30%
Induction (4-poles)
62.4
30
1,135
1,230
1,310
CU-C241KE
TOP VIEW
–
–
–
14.4 (510)
High 61 - 59
G ; 3-way valve 5/8"
L ; 3-way valve 1/4"
G (gas side) ; 5/8"
L (liquid side) ; 1/4"
–
–
–
–
26-31/32 (685)
31-1/2 (800)
11-13/16 (300)
137 (62)
Rotary (1 cylinder)
rolling piston type
Induction (2-poles)
2.2
Propeller Fan
AES + Glass Fiber 16%
Induction (4-poles)
189.8
108
755
–
1,210
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MAC9512086C2
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Heat
Exchanger
Refrigerant Control Device
Refrigeration Oil
Refrigerant (R-22)
Thermostat
Protection Device
Capillary Tube
Air Filter
Capacity Control
Compressor Capacitor
Fan Motor Capacitor
Product Specifications
Description
Tube material
Fin material
Fin Type
Row / Stage
FPI
Size (W ×H ×L)
Unit
mm
(cm3)
g (oz)
mm
s/min
mm
µF, VAC
µF, VAC
Length
Flow Rate
Inner Diameter
Material
Style
• Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
769.2
732.9
(Plate fin configuration, forced draft)
Capillary Tube
CU-C241KE
Condenser
Copper
Aluminium
Corrugated Fin
2 ×26
18
×660.4 ×44
Capillary Tube
SUNISO 4GDID or
ATMOS M60 (1,130)
1,960 (69.2)
Mechanical Control
Inner Protector
960
23.0
2.4
–
50 µF, 370VAC
3.5 µF, 450VAC
CS-C241KE
Evaporator
Copper
Aluminium
Slot Fin
2 ×14
21
732 ×294 ×25.4
–
–
–
Electronic Control
–
–
–
–
P.P.
Honeycomb
–
1.5 µF, 400VAC
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MAC9512086C2
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Dimensions
CS-C181K / CS-C241K
Relative position between the indoor unit and the installation plate <Front View>
57
142
16
Remote control transmitter
980
290
195
59
direction
Air intake
Air outlet direction
Left piping hole
Right piping hole
6
Lower piping hole
52
60
165
2,100
Approx
<Front View>
<Top View>
<Side View>
48.5
55
Approx. 706
Gas side Liquid side
Installation plate hooks
Drain ports
(39) 892 (49)
276 7
(59.5)
(165)
100 100
Slot (2 places)
Slot (2 places)
Indoor unit external
dimensions line
Installation plate
Left piping hole
Arrow
Arrow
Centre
Right piping hole
Installation plate positioning gauge
350
7
561
13.5
(Ø 70)
(Ø 70)
(335.5)
piping hole
(Ø 70)
Unit : mm
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