Samsung AC BNPDBC Series Guide

Air conditioner
User & Installation manual
AC***BNPDBC / AC***BXPDHC
• Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.
• Before operating this unit, please read this user manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
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Contents
USING PARTS 3
Safety Information 3
Checking before use 8
Indoor Unit Overview 9
Control Panel Overview 10
Using the air conditioner with the control panel 11
Remote Control Overview 12
Basic operation 15
Cleaning and Maintenance 19
Troubleshooting 23
INSTALLATION PARTS 25
Safety precautions 25
Accessory parts list 28
Preparation for installation 29
Deciding on where to install the product 31
Installation of the indoor and outdoor unit 38
Refrigerant piping work 42
Refrigerant charging 50
Wiring work 52
Gas leak test and vacuum drying 61
Check lists after completing the installation 62
Testing operations 63
Troubleshooting 67
How to connect your extended power cables 71
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic
accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste
at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Safety Information
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to
safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance.
Because the following operating instructions covervarious models, the characteristics of your air
conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your
nearest contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them carefully.
Important safety symbols and precautions:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT
Information of special interest
Follow directions.
Do NOT attempt.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Do NOT disassemble.
FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Use the power line with the power specifications of the product or higher and use the power line for
this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension line.
• Extending the power line may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
• If the voltage/frequency/rated current condition is different, it may cause fire.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Install a switch and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor unit is not exposed.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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Safety Information
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Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. Do not install this appliance in a
humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not
install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high external wall where it could fall.
• If the outdoor unit falls, it may result in injury, death or property damage.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water
pipe, or telephone line.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other problems with the product.
• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in
accordance with local and national codes.
CAUTION
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
• Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.
Install the draining hose properly so that water is drained correctly.
• Failing to do so may result in water overflowing and property damage.
When installing the outdoor unit, make sure to connect the draining hose so that draining is
performed correctly.
• The water generated during the heating operation by the outdoor unit may overflow and result
in property damage. In particular, in winter, if a block of ice falls, it may result in injury, death or
property damage.
Do not install the product in a place where thermo-hygrostat is needed (such as server room,
machinery room, computer room, etc.)
• Those places do not provide guaranteed operation condition of the product therefore
performance can be poor in these places.
Do not install the product in a place where hair spray is frequently used (such as hair salon) since
it decreases the hydrophilicity of the product's heat exchanger and cause dew formation on the
surface of the product.
FOR POWER SUPPLY
WARNING
When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest service centre.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist ortie the power line. Do not hook
the power line over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power line, insert the power line
between objects, or push the power line into the space behind the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the
power at the circuit breaker.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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FOR USING
WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug
immediately and contact your nearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediatelywithout
touching the power line. Do not touch the appliance or power line.
• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
To reinstall the air conditioner, please contact your nearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in problems with the product, water leakage, electric shock, or fire.
• A delivery service for the product is not provided. If you reinstall the product in another location,
additional construction expenses and an installation fee will be charged.
• Especially, when you wish to install the product in an unusual location such as in an industrial
area or near the seaside where it is exposed to the salt in the air, please contact your nearest
service centre.
Do not touch the circuit breakerwith wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not strike or pull the air conditioner with excessive force.
• This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.
Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows children to climb onto the machine.
• This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.
Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breakerwhile it is operating.
• Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit breaker may cause a spark and
result in electric shock or fire.
After unpacking the air conditioner, keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as
packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
• If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the outlet when the air conditioner is operating or
the air flow blade is closing.
• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their fingers into the product.
Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the air inlet/outlet of the air conditioner.
• Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their fingers into the product.
Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly ventilated locations or near infirm
people.
• Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, open a window at least once an hour.
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Safety Information
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If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, cut the power by unplugging the
power plug and turning the circuit breaker off and then contact your nearest service centre.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
• Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit.
• Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property damage.
Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at least once a year.
• Failing to do so may result in injury, death or property damage.
Max current is measured according to IEC standard for safety and current is measured according to
ISO standard for energy efficiency.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted
cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
• As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with the
product.
Do not drink the water from the air conditioner.
• The water may be harmful to humans.
Do not apply a strong impact to the remote control and do not disassemble the remote control.
Do not touch the pipes connected with the product.
• This may result in burns or injury.
Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision equipment, food, animals, plants or cosmetics, or for
any other unusual purposes.
• This may result in property damage.
Avoid directly exposing humans, animals or plants from the air flow from the air conditionerfor long
periods of time.
• This may result in harm to humans, animals or plants.
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.
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FOR CLEANING
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol
or acetone to clean the appliance.
• This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the air conditioner from the wall socket and
wait until the fan stops.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
Take care when cleaning the surface of the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit since it has sharp
edges.
• To avoid cutting your fingers, wear thick cotton gloves when cleaning it.
Do not clean the inside of the air conditioner by yourself.
• For cleaning inside the appliance, contact your nearest service centre.
• When cleaning the internal filter, refer to the descriptions in the ‘Cleaning and maintaining the air
conditioner’ section.
• Failure to do may result in damage, electric shock or fire.
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Checking before use
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Checking before use
Checking the auxiliary power switch
Turn on the auxiliary power switch which is installed separately.
NOTE
Auxiliary power switch (ELCB : Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker)
• Auxiliary power switch is not included in the package. Purchase and
install it separately.
• Auxiliary power switch is a device for preventing over-current or short
circuit. When not using the auxiliary power switch for a long time, it
should be turned off.
• If ELB have already been installed in the switch box of the building, you
don’t need to install the auxiliary power switch.
Operational temperature and humidity range
When the air conditioner operates outside of temperature and humidity range indicated below, protective
device may activate and stop the operation. Especially, do not operate the air conditioner when the
temperature of the outdoor is below -15°C since product can be damaged.
Mode Indoor temperature Outdoor temperature Indoor humidity
Cool 18°C ~32°C -15°C ~50°C Relative humidity 80% or less
Dry 18°C ~32°C -15°C ~50°C
• If the air conditioner operates in cooling mode for long period of time in high humidity area, dew may be
formed.
Using outdoor unit
Take away any covers or barriers.
• It may cause product failure and poor performance in cooling by blocking air flow.
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The picture and function of the indoor unit may different depending on the model.
Main parts
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01 Air flow blade (up and down)
02 Air flow blade (left and right)
03 Indoor unit display
04 Control panel
05 Air oulet
06 Air filter
07 Air intake
Opening the panel
Hold the upper part of the panel, and then pull it slightly forward.
Don’t open the panel during the operation. It may cause a
malfunction or an electrical hazard.
Indoor Unit Overview
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Control Panel Overview
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Remote controller receiver
Receives and inputs the command
from the remote controller
Operation indicator
Displays the temperature, fan
speed and operation mode
Turbo button On/Off button
Mode button Fan Speed buttonTemperature
, button
NOTE
• Heat mode is not supported by this model.
Locking the control panel
Whether the air conditioner is switched on or off, you cannot control the
air conditioner with the control panel if this function is set.
Press the Temp and Fan Speed buttons for 3 seconds.
• You will hear ring and the Lock icon will appear on the indoor unit
display.
• Once Lock is set, you cannot control the air conditionerwith the
control panel but you can only control it with the remote controller.
Therefore this function will be useful to keep the children away from
touching the control panel.
• To unlock the control panel, press the Temp and Fan Speed buttons
again for 3 seconds.
Control Panel Overview
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Using the air conditionerwith the control panel
1 Press the On/Off button on the indoor unit control panel.
• The air conditioner will operate in Cool mode.
• To turn off the air conditioner, press the On/Off button again.
2 Press the Mode button to select the operation mode.
• You can select operation mode you want by pressing the Mode button.
• Each time you press the Mode button, the mode will change in order of
Cool, Auto, Dry and Fan.
3 Press the Temp and button to adjust the temperature.
• You can increase/decrease the temperature by 1°C.
4 Press the Fan Speed button to adjust the fan speed.
• Each time you press the Fan Speed button, the fan speed will change
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5 Press the Turbo button to select Turbo mode
NOTE
• General and duct type air conditioners may show different Fan speeds.
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Remote Control Overview
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03
04
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01 Set temperature indicator
02 Timed on/off indicator
03 Operation mode indicator
NOTE
• The Heat mode is not supported by this model.
04 Settings indicator
NOTE
• The Blade 1234 is not supported by this model.
05 Low battery indicator
06 Signal transmission indicator
07 Fan speed indicator
08 Vertical air swing indicator /
Horizontal air swing indicator
(Not applicable to this model)
09 Options indicator
NOTE
• The Quiet and Purity function ( ) is not supported by
this model.
10 Power button
11 Temperature button
12 Options button
13 Timer button
14 Direction button / Selection button
15 Vertical air swing button
(Not applicable to this model)
16 Mode button
17 Fan speed button
18 Horizontal air swing button
(Not applicable to this model)
19 Settings button
20 SET button
NOTE
• The descriptions in this manual are primarily made
based on the remote control buttons.
• When you press the button, a short ring will sound
and a transmit indicator ( )appears on the remote
controller display.
• Remote controller will remember the most recent
temperature setting if you turn off the air conditioner
and then turn it on again.
Remote Control Overview
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Inserting the batteries
1 Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
•Pressthe( ) part gently and lift it up in the arrow direction.
2 Insert the batteries.
• Check and match the (+) and (-) signs accordingly.
3 Close the battery cover.
• Match the cover and bottom part of the remote controller and
press it until you hear click sound.
CAUTION
• Make sure that water is not Allowed to enter the remote controller.
NOTE
• There is a possibility that the air conditioner will not operate by remote controller near strong light
such as a fluorescent lamp or neon sign. In this case, use the remote controller in front of the remote
controller receiver of the indoor unit.
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Battery changing time
When the battery is exhausted, ( ) will be displayed on the remote controller display. When the icon
appears, change the batteries.
The remote controller requires two 1.5V AAA type batteries.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not
be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical
symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference
levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
Storing the remote controller
When you do not use the remote controller for a long time, remove
the batteries from the remote controller and store it in the remote
controller holder.
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Basic operation is the operation mode that can be selected by pressing the Mode button.
Basic operation
Cool
In Cool mode, indoor temperature and fan speed can be adjusted at your desire to cool your indoor room.
Auto
When setting the desired temperature of the air conditioner for your fresh environment, the operation mode
will operate automatically according to the desired temperature and current temperature and control the
fan speed in Auto mode.
Dry
In Dry mode, indoor humidity can be removed efficiently to refresh the humid indoor room.
Switching the outdoor unit on or off will be repeated according to the temperature difference between
current temperature and the desired temperature.
Fan
In Fan mode, the breeze will be generated just like the electric fan to provide natural indoor environment.
Press the button to start the operation of the air conditioner.
Press the button to start the operation of the air conditioner.
• You can check the display on the indoor unit to make sure that you selected desired operation mode.
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Basic operation
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Controlling fan speed
You can select the following fan speeds in each mode:
Mode Available fan speeds
Auto/Dry (Auto)
Cool/Fan (Auto), (Med), (High)
Controlling temperature
You can control the temperature in each mode as follows:
Mode Temperature control
Cool/Dry
Adjust by1°C (1°F) between18°C (65°F) and 30°C (86°F)
Auto
When desired temperature is adjusted, operation mode
will change to Cool mode.
Fan You cannot control the temperature.
You can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit indications on the
remote control.
Press and hold for 3 or more seconds.
NOTE
• The temperature indications on the indoor unit are not switched.
• This function is canceled when the remote control batteries are replaced. In
this case, run this function again.
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Adjusting the air flow direction
Air flow can be directed to your desired position.
Hold the Air flow blade (up/down orientation) and adjust the up/down
direction.
Hold the Air flow blade (left/right orientation) and adjust the left/right
direction.
Turbo function
Use the Turbo function to quickly cool your room. This function provides
the most powerful cooling air.
   Select Turbo. 
NOTE
• To turn off the Turbo function, press the (Options) button and
directional button to select Turbo, and then press the (SET)
button.
• This function is only available in the Auto and Cool modes.
• When this function is run for 30 minutes, the air conditioner
automatically returns to the previous mode.
• You cannot change the set temperature and the fan speed.
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Basic operation
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Timed on/Timed off function
Use the Timed on/off function to turn the air conditioner on or off after
the time that you set.
  Select On or Off. 
(Set the on/off time.) 
NOTE
• You can set a time between 0.5 and 24 hours.
• To cancel the Timed on/off function, set the time interval to 0.0 on
the remote control, or press the (Power) button on the control
panel.
• After starting the Timed on function, you cannot change the fan
speed.
• Once you start the Timed on/off function, the (Timer) indicator is
displayed on the indoor unit display.
• After starting the Timed on function, you can change the mode and
the set temperature. You cannot change the set temperature while
the Fan mode is running.
• You cannot set the same time for both of the Timed on and Timed off
functions.
Combining Timed on and Timed off
When the air
conditioner is off
Example) Timed on: 3 hours, Timed off: 5 hours
The air conditioner turns on after 3 hours from
the moment you start Timed on/off, remains on
for 2 hours, then turns off automatically.
When the air
conditioner is on
Example) Timed on: 3 hours, Timed off: 1 hour
The air conditioner turns off after1 hour from
the moment you start Timed on/off, then turns
on after 2 hours from the moment it is turned
off.
(When the air conditioner is off)
(When the air conditioner is on)
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Cleaning and Maintenance
CAUTION
• Make sure to turn off the auxiliary power switch or unplug the power plug when cleaning the air
conditioner.
Cleaning the indoor unit
• Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly wet or dry cloth when
needed.
• Brush away the dust on the narrow gap of air conditioner.
NOTE
• If it is difficult to clean the indoor unit heat exchanger on your
own, contact service center.
• Depending on the usage environment(restaurant, hair salon etc.),
odor may be generated. Prevent the odor by cleaning the air filter
or performing Fan mode while ventilating your room. If you have
a problem with the odor, contact a service center.
CAUTION
• Do not clean the control panel with alkaline detergent.
• Do not clean the surface with sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid or
organic solvent (thinner, kerosene, acetone) or attach stickers. It
may damage the surface of the unit.
Cleaning the outdoor unit heat exchanger
• When dust accumulates on the heat exchanger, it may decrease
cooling performance. Therefore, clean it regularly.
• Spray water to clean the dust.
NOTE
• If it is too difficult to clean the outdoor unit heat exchanger on
your own, contact service center.
CAUTION
• Be careful with the sharp edges on the outdoor unit heat
exchanger. Heat exchanger
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Cleaning and Maintenance
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Cleaning the air filter
Washable air filter captures large particles from the air. The filter can be cleaned with a vacuum or by hand
washing.
1 Open the panel and pull out the air filter.
ࣕPull out the air filter in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
below figure.
2 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or in running water.
ࣕIf dust is too heavy, use warm water mixed with detergent. Do not
scrub the filter too hard since it may get damaged.
3 Dry the air filter in a ventilated area.
ࣕDo not dry the air filter in a place with direct sunlight.
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