Samsung AC BNPDKC Series Guide

Air conditioner
User & installation manual
AC***BNPDKC / AC***BXťD*C
• Thank you for purchasing this Samsung air conditioner.
• Before operating this unit, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
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Contents
Safety Information 4
Safety Information 4
Operation Features 9
Checking auxiliary power switch • Operating temperature and humidity 9
At a Glance 10
Indoor Unit Overview 10
Control Panel Overview 12
Indoor unit display 12
Controlling with the control panel 13
Turning on or off the air conditioner • Controlling temperature • Controlling the fan speed 13
Selecting the operation mode/Locking the control panel 14
Remote Control Overview 15
Replacing batteries • Storing the remote control 16
Remote Control Operation 17
Turning on or off the air conditioner • Operation modes 17
Controlling fan speed • Controlling temperature • Controlling air flow direction 18
Power Smart Features 19
Power Smart Features 19
Auto mode • Cool mode 19
Dry mode • Fan mode 20
Variety Smart Features 21
Turbo function • Long reach function 21
Clean function 22
Energy-Saving Operation 23
Timed on/Timed off function 23
Cleaning and Maintenance 24
Cleaning at a Glance 24
Cleaning the indoor unit exterior and outdoor unit heat exterior 24
Cleaning the filter 25
Periodical maintenance 26
Troubleshooting 27
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Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countrieswith 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 theirworking life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate these items from othertypes of waste and recycle them responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact eitherthe retailerwhere they purchased this product, or their local
government office, fordetails of where and how they can take these items forenvironmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact theirsupplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes fordisposal.
Safety Information 29
Safety Information (Installing the Air Conditioner) 29
General information 29
Installing the unit 30
Power supply line, fuse or circuit breaker 30
Installation Procedure 32
Step 1 Choosing the installation location 32
Step 2 Unpacking 36
Step 3 Checking and preparing accessories 36
Step 4 Drilling a hole through a wall 37
Step 5 Taping the pipes, cables, and drain hose 37
Step 6 Purging inert gas from the indoor unit 38
Step 7 Optional: Cutting and flaring the pipes 38
Step 8 Connecting the refrigerant pipes 39
Step 9 Connecting the power and communication cables 41
Step 10 Optional: Extending the power cable 44
Step 11 Checking the earthing 46
Step 12 Performing gas leakage test 46
Step 13 Evacuating the air 47
Step 14 Charging the refrigerant 47
Step 15 Fixing and insulating the connection part for refrigerant pipes 48
Step 16 Installing and connecting the drain hose 49
Step 17 Performing drainage test 50
Step 18 Checking the earthing 50
Step 19 Performing the final check and trial operation 51
Appendix 56
Troubleshooting 56
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Safety Information
Safety Information
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 cover various 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.
Follow directions.
Do NOT attempt.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Cut-off the power supply.
Do NOT disassemble.
FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Use the powerline with the power specifications of the product orhigher and use the power line forthis
appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension line.
• Ex tending 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 outdoorunit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoorunit is not exposed.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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Safety Information
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.
Neverinstall 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 waterpipe,
or telephone line.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or other problems with the product.
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 wateris 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 serverroom, 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 breakeris damaged, contact your nearest service centre.
Do not pull or excessively bend the powerline. Do not twist ortie the powerline. 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 powerline into the space behind the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
When not using the air conditionerfor a long period of time or during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the
powerat the circuit breaker.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
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, cut-off the power supply
immediately and contact the nearest service center.
• 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 immediately without 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 airconditioner, 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 orpull the air conditionerwith excessive force.
• This may result in fire, injury, or problems with the product.
Do not place an object nearthe outdoor unit that allows children to climb onto the machine.
• This may result in children seriously injuring themselves.
Do not turn the airconditioner 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.
Afterunpacking the airconditioner, 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 yourfingers 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 yourfingers 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 airconditioner for long periods of time in badlyventilated locations ornear 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
If any foreign substance such as waterhas entered the appliance, cut-off the power supply and contact
the nearest service center.
• Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, ormodify 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 ordevices under the indoor unit.
• Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property damage.
Check that the installation frame of the outdoorunit 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 airconditioner to preserve precision equipment, food, animals, plants orcosmetics, or for
any other unusual purposes.
• This may result in property damage.
Avoid directly exposing humans, animals orplants from the airflow from the air conditioner forlong
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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Safety Information
Safety Information
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, cut-off the power supply 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 exchangerof the outdoorunit 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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Safety Information
Checking auxiliary power switch
ON
1 phase circuit breaker 3 phase 4 wire
circuit breaker
Turn on the auxiliary power switch which is
installed separately.
NOTE
Auxiliary power switch(ELCB, ELB)
• 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. Turn off the auxiliary
power switch when you are cleaning the product or not going to use the product for long period of time.
• If ELB has already been installed in the switch box of the building, it is not mandatory for you to install
the auxiliary power switch.
Operating temperature and humidity
Mode Outdoor temperature Indoor temperature Indoor humidity
Cool mode -15°C to 54°C 18°C to 32°C 80% or less
Dry mode -15°C to 54°C 18°C to 32°C 80% or less
CAUTION
• If you use the air conditioner at a relative humidity above 80%, it may cause a formation of condensation
and a leakage of water on the floor.
• If the indoor unit is out of the operating temperature and humidity range, the safery device may operate
and the air conditioner may stops.
Operation Features
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At a Glance
The actual product may differ slightly from the image depicted below.
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01 Air flow blade (up and down)
02 Air flow blade (left and right)
03 Air outlet
04 Control panel
05 Indoor unit display
06 Air filter
07 Remote control holder
08 Air intake
09 Safety hook
Opening the panel
Hold the upper part of the panel, then pull it slightly forward.
CAUTION
• Do not open the panel when the air conditioner is operating. It may cause
a malfunction or an electric shock.
NOTE
• Be sure to fasten the safety hook on the panel while in operation.
Indoor Unit Overview
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At a Glance
AC036/048/054BNPDKC
01
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03
04
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01 Air flow blade (up and down)
02 Air flow blade (left and right)
03 Air outlet
04 Control panel
05 Indoor unit display
06 Air filter
07 Remote control holder
08 Air intake
09 Safety hook
Opening the panel
Hold the upper part of the panel, then pull it slightly forward.
CAUTION
• Do not open the panel when the air conditioner is operating. It may cause
a malfunction or an electric shock.
NOTE
• Be sure to fasten the safety hook on the panel while in operation.
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At a Glance
02 03 04 0501
01 Power button
02 Mode button (Lock button)
03 Fan speed button (Turbo function Button)
04 Indoor unit display
05 Temperature button
Indoor unit display
02 03 04 05 06 07
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09
01
01 Operation mode indicators
02 Defrost operation indicator
03 Outdoor unit operation indicator
04 Vertical air swing indicator /
Horizontal air swing indicator
05 Fan speed indicator
06 Set temperature indicator
07 Turbo function indicator /
Long reach function indicator /
Clean function indicator /
08 Lock indicator
09 Set timer indicator
NOTE
• The Heat mode is not supported by this model.
NOTE
• If you set a dedicated mode available only in the upper level controller (DMS), it may limit available
operation modes that can be selected in the indoor unit display.
– DMS cooling mode: Auto, Cool, Dry, and Fan
Control Panel Overview
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At a Glance
You can control the air conditioner with the control panel without using the remote control.
Turning on or off the air conditioner
Press the (Power) button. The air conditioner turns on
with a ring sound and then its operation starts. To turn off
the air conditioner, press the (Power) button again.
Controlling temperature
Each time you press the button, the temperature increases
or decreases by1 °C.
Mode Temperature control
Auto/Cool/Dry Adjust by1°C between 18°C and 30°C.
Fan You cannot control the temperature.
(Turbo 3sec)
Controlling the fan speed
Press the (Fan speed) button to change the fan speed in
each mode. Each time you press the button, the fan speed
changes in the following order:
Mode Available fan speeds
Auto/Dry (Auto)
Cool
(Med), (High), (Turbo), (Auto),
Fan (Med), (High), (Turbo)
Press and hold the (Fan speed) button for 3 seconds to
activate the Turbo function.
NOTE
• In Fan mode, cool air does not come out because the
outdoor unit does not operate.
Controlling with the control panel
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Controlling with the control panel
At a Glance
(Lock 3sec)
Selecting the operation mode/
Locking the control panel
•Pressthe (Mode) button to change the operation
mode. Each time you press the button, the mode changes
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•Pressthe (Mode) button for 3 seconds. The
(Lock) indicator appears and then the control panel is
locked with a ring sound.
NOTE
• Once the Lock function has been activated, the air
conditioner cannot be controlled with the control
panel but the remote control.
• To release the Lock function, press the (Mode)
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At a Glance
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08
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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 Unsupported functions
NOTE
• The Single user, Heater and Purity functions ( ) are
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
09 Options indicator
10 Power button
11 Temperature button
12 Options button
13 Timer button
14 Direction button / Selection button
15 Vertical air swing button
16 Mode button
17 Fan speed button
18 Horizontal air swing button
19 Turbo 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 controllerwill remember the most recent
temperature setting if you turn off the air conditioner
and then turn it on again
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Remote Control Overview
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Remote Control Overview
At a Glance
Replacing batteries
When the icon appears in the remote control display,
replace the batteries with new ones. Two 1.5V AAA type
batteries are required.
Two 1.5V AAA type batteries
1
3
2
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
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 control
If the remote control will not be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a
remote control holder on the wall or inside the panel.
CAUTION
• Make sure that water does not come into the
remote control.
OR
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At a Glance
Turning on or off the air conditioner
You can turn on or off the air conditioner by pressing the (Power)
button.
Operation modes
You can change the current mode between Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat
by pressing the (Mode) button.
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NOTE
• The Heat mode is not supported by this model.
You can use the air conditioner easily by selecting a mode or function and then by controlling the temperature,
fan speed, and air flow direction.
Remote Control Operation
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Remote Control Operation
At a Glance
Controlling fan speed
You can select the following fan speeds in each mode:
Mode Available fan speeds
Auto/Dry (Auto)
Cool (Auto), (Med), (High), (Turbo)
Fan (Med), (High), (Turbo)
Controlling temperature
You can control the temperature in each mode as follows:
Mode Temperature control
Auto/Cool/Dry
Adjust by1°C (1°F) between18°C (65°F) and 30°C (86°F)
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.
Controlling air flow direction
This function allows you to shift the airflow direction up and down or left
and right.
In operation or
•Pressthe or button to move the airflow direction up and down or
left and right while the air conditioner is turned on.
• When the blade reaches the desired position, press the or
button one more time to set the air flow direction. The up/down
and left/right tilting of the blade will stop.
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Power Smart Features
Auto mode
Use the Auto mode when you want the air conditioner to automatically
control the Cool mode. The air conditioner will provide the most
comfortable atmosphere that it can.
  Select Auto.
NOTE
• You cannot change the fan speed.
• While the Cool mode is running, the air conditioner produces
a strong cold air if there is a large difference between the set
temperature and the current temperature. When the temperature
difference becomes small, the air conditioner automatically
changes the air flow direction to Wide and keeps the room at a
comfortable temperature.
Cool mode
Use the Cool mode to stay cool in hot weather.
  Select Cool.
NOTE
• For comfort, keep the temperature difference between the indoor
and outdoor air within 5°C (9°F) in the Cool mode.
• To cool your room quickly, select a low temperature and a high fan
speed.
• To save energy, select a high temperature and a low fan speed.
• As the indoor temperature approaches the set temperature, the
compressorwill operate at a low speed to save energy.
Power Smart Features
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Power Smart Features
Power Smart Features
Dry mode
Use the Dry mode in rainy or humid weather.
  Select Dry.
NOTE
• You cannot change fan speed in the Dry mode.
• The greater the difference between the set temperature and
the current temperature is, the greater the amount of air that is
dehumidified is.
Fan mode
Use the Fan mode to run the air conditioner like a common fan. The air
conditioner provides a natural breeze.
  Select Fan.
NOTE
• If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of
time, dry the air conditioner by running it in the Fan mode for 3 or
4 hours.
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