Sharp AF-A077J User manual

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WINDOW / WALL TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
CONTENTS
MODELS
AF-A077J
AF-A097J
AF-A127J
This INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL explains the proper use of your new Sharp Air
Conditioner. Read these instructions carefully before installing or operating your air conditioner. The
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL should be kept in a safe place for handy reference.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MANUAL
PARTS, NAMES AND DIMENSIONS...1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........1
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .............5
MODES OF OPERATION.....................7
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......9
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVlCE .....10
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Front panel
Grille
Air filter (behind the grille)
Up/Down air flow adjustment louvres
Left/Right air flow adjustment louvres
Cabinet
Ventilation lever
Control panel
Stopper screws
(on left and right side)
Power cord and plug
DIMENSIONS
MODEL
A (mm)
B (mm)
C (mm)
D (mm)
E (mm)
AF-A077J, AF-A097J
470
350
583 (centre 590)
239
33 (centre 40)
AF-A127J
560
375
600 (centre 610)
255
30 (centre 40)
TEMS PACKED WITH THIS UNIT
Q'ty
(Models AF-A077J, AF-A097J only)
Accessories
GOLD SCREWS (2.5cm/1")
GOLD SCREW (1.2cm/0.5")
GASKET
DRAIN TRAY
INSULATOR
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The long GOLD SCREWS ( ) are used to secure the cabinet to the mounting frame.
The short GOLD SCREW( ) is used to secure the DRAIN TRAY to the cabinet.
The DRAIN TRAY ( ) should be attached to the cabinet if drainage is necessary.
Water (humidity) is removed from the room and collected in the bottom of the unit, at times the
water can be heard splashing inside the unit, this is normal.
Ifyoufindthesplashingsoundannoying,thewatercanbedrainedaway,seepage3fordetailed
instructions on the drainage feature.
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PARTS, NAMES AND DIMENSIONS
We reserve the right to change the materials and specifications without notice.
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Air inlet
Air outlet
57.0~58.0 cm
(22.4"
~22.8"
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8~25 cm(3"~9.8")
38.5~39.5 cm
(15.2"~15.6")
More than 20 cm
(8")
More than 20 cm(8")
48.0~49.0 cm
(18.9"
~19.3"
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8~25 cm(3"~9.8")
36.0~37.0 cm
(14.2"~14.6")
More than 20 cm
(8")
More than 20 cm(8")
LOCATION
Install the air conditioner to the opening dimensions shown below.
Never place any obstacles around the air inlet and outlet.
The air conditioner should be installed with a strong external support to minimize noise and
vibration,andforthepurposeofsafeinstallation,repair,replacementandsecurepositioning.
Avoid installing the air conditioner where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
AF-A077J,AF-A097J AF-A127J
More than 40cm(16")
More than 20cm(8")
Air inlet Air outlet
Air inlet
More than 40cm
(16")
About 1cm
(3/8")
Tilt the unit slightly to the back to allow
water to drain from the unit.
This air conditioner complies with the requirements of AS 3179: 1993 and must be
installed to comply with AS 3000.
EARTH INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a earth wire with
a 3 pin plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and earthed.
Do not cut or remove the earth pin from this plug under any
circumstances.
FUSE
For safe, trouble free operation, connect the power
cordoftheunittoa properly rated independentcircuit
with a time delay fuse or a circuit breaker. See chart
for proper amp ratings for each model.
3 pin earth plug
Earth pin
AF-A077J, AF-A097J
AF-A127J
10 amp
15 amp
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Turn off and disconnect the unit before installation.
Unscrew the 4 stopper screws (3
stopperscrewsformodelAF-A127J)
of the cabinet (Fig.4). Keep the front
screw and the angle as they will be
used later in step 6.
Slidethechassisoutfromthecabi-
netbypullingthehandholdlocated
atthebottomcentreofthechassis.
(Fig.4)
WARNING:
To avoid injury, observe correct
lifting practices when handling
the unit.
When drainage is necessary
Grille
Fig.1
Air filter
Front panel Fig.2
Front panel Fig.3
Only for models
AF-A077J and AF-A097J
Cabinet
Angle Chassis Fig.4
Cabinet
Drain tray Fig.5
Water (humidity) is removed from
theroomandcollectedinthebottom
oftheunit, at timesthewater can be
heard splashing inside the unit, this
is normal.
If you find the splashing sound an-
noying, the water can be drained
away by installing the drain feature
as follows:
Remove the grille (Fig.1) and the
airfilter(Fig.2)fromthefrontpanel.
Unscrew the screw fixing the front
panel to the chassis. (Fig.2)
Keep the screw as it will be used
later.
Remove the front panel by pulling
thefront panelat thelower corners
towards you for about 3 cm (1" ).
Then lift it up and pull it towards
you. (Fig.3)
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Attach the provided drain tray to the
cabinet using the 2 short gold screws
( also provided ) as shown in Fig. 5.
Remove the rubber cap in the base of
the unit as depicted in Fig. 6.
Fit a suitable hose to the drain tray as
shown in Fig. 7.
Install the cabinet into the installation
opening.(Fig.8)
Secure the cabinet to the mounting
frame using the 9 long gold screws.
(2.5cm/1"). (Fig.8)
Squeeze the gasket into the gap be-
tween the mounting frame and the
unit to seal outside air. (Fig.8)
Models AF-A077J, AF-A097J
After the power cord is taken out, there is
an opening at the back side of the chas-
sis's metal panel. Please use the pro-
vided insulator to fill it up. (Fig.9)
Chassis
Rubbur cap
Fig.6 Cabinet
Drain tray
Fig.7
Cabinet
Gasket Fig.8
Insulator Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.11
Front panel Fig.12
Crank shaft
Louvre link
Front panel back view
Fig.13
Fig.14
Angle
Slit
Chassis
Cabinet
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Slide the chassis back into the cabi-
net. (Fig. 10)
Secure the chassis to the cabinet
usingthescrewandangleremovedin
step 2. Push the angle into the gap
betweenthe chassis andthe cabinet.
Hook the angle into the slit of the
cabinet, and then screw it onto the
chassis. (Fig. 11)
Replace the front panel. (Fig.12)
Slide the crank shaft into the opening
of the louvre link at the back of the
front panel. (Fig.13)
Secure the front panel with the screw
removed in step 1 (Fig.14) and re-
place the air filter and the grille.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Model AF-A077J AF-A097J AF-A127J
Rated A.C. voltage 230-240 V
Rated frequency 50Hz
Cooling Capacity 2.05kW 2.64kW 3.50kW
Rated input power 820W 1050W 1400W
Rated current 3.7A 4.6A 6.3A
PRECAUTIONS
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
WARNING: For replacement, use only the manufacturer specified power cord as shown
below.
Model
AF-A077J,AF-A097J,AF-A127J Power cord parts code
QACC-A231JBE0
Replacement should be conducted by a service centre approved by Sharp.
WAIT FOR 3 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE COOLING OPERATION
Whenever you turn the air conditioner OFF, wait for at least three (3) minutes before
restarting the unit.
If you restart the air conditioner within three minutes, a protective device in the unit may
causetheairconditioner to shut off. This protective device will prevent cooling operation
for about 20 minutes.
IF A POWER FAILURE OCCURS DURING OPERATION, MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF THE
AIR CONDITIONER
After resumption of power supply, restart the air conditioner . If the power was off
for less than three minutes, make sure to wait for at least three minutes before re-
starting the unit.
If the air conditioner is not turned off during a power failure, the resumption of power
supply will cause excessive voltage. The air conditioner will be over-loaded and will
not operate for about 20 minutes.
TO STOP THE UNIT, TURN THE SELECTOR KNOB TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
ALWAYS USE A FUSE WITH THE PROPER AMP RATING
Never use wire, pins or anything other than the proper fuse. The product may be
damaged and fire or other hazards may be resulted. In replacing a blown fuse, or if there
is the problem of constant fuse blowing, contact your dealer or our service centre.
VENTILATETHEROOM PERIODICALLYDURINGUSE, ESPECIALLYIFGASAPPLIANCES
ARE USED.
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NOTES ON OPERATION
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
If the power supplied to the unit is not within plus / minus 10 % of the specified rating,
the unit may not function and the fuse may blow.
WORKING RANGE
Whentheroomtemperaturedropsbelow21°C,theindoorcoilmightbefrozenandcooling
efficiency will be reduced.
Iftheoutdoortemperaturegoesabove46°C,aprotectivedevicewillworkandthecooling
operation will be stopped.
NOISE LEVEL
As the surrounding environment is comparatively silent at night, noise from the air
conditioner may seem louder at night than in the day time. If you feel that noise from the
air conditioner is too loud, switch the "SELECTOR" knob to the "LOW COOL" position.
WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAY
It is normal for water will be collected in the bottom of the unit. Water condenses on the
evaporator coil in the front part of the unit and is channelled to the rear where it is picked
up by the condenser fan. The water is blown onto the condenser coil fins creating a
"splashing"soundwhichisnormal. Whenthetrayisfilledwithwater,excessivewaterwill
be drained outside through a grooved channel in the tray.
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THERMOSTAT SELECTOR
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HOW TO OPERATE
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Control panel
Auto swing switch
Thermostat knob
Selector knob
Ventilation lever
SELECTOR KNOB
Use to select the desired mode. (COOLING , FAN or OFF)
OFF Both the fan and cooling opera-
tion are off.
LOW
FAN
HIGH
FAN The air conditioner will perform fan
operation at high speed. Cooling
operation will not be effective.
LOW
COOL Cooling for sleeping comfort with
low fan speed.
HIGH
COOL Fan and cooling at maximum
power.
COOLING OPERATION
This setting can be used to circulate air
whenever cooling is not desired. The air
conditioner will perform fan operation at
low speed.
When operating the air conditioner under extremely
high outdoor temperature, set the air conditioner as
shown in the chart at right for efficient performance.
THERMOSTAT : 8, 9 or 10
SELECTOR : HIGH COOL
VENTILATION : LEFT (CLOSED) position
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CLOSED OPEN
Ventilation lever
THERMOSTAT KNOB
Use to adjust the desired room temperature setting.
The air conditioner will automatically maintain the room temperature according to the
THERMOSTATsetting.The higherthe numbers, thecooler the roomtemperature becomes.
Experiments may be needed in order to find out the most suitable setting.
AUTO SWING SWITCH
Use to activate automatic louvre movement during LOW COOL or HIGH COOL.
Adjust the louvres to change the direction of air flow for uniform and efficient cooling of the
room. Set the AUTO SWING switch ON ( ), and the Left/Right air flow adjustment louvres
will swing continuously to provide better circulation of cool air. The louvres will be stopped at
thepositionwhentheswitchisturnedoff. YoucanalsousetheswitchtoadjusttheLeft/Right
air flow adjustment louvres to the desired position. Never attempt to move the Left/Right air
flow adjustment louvres manually, or manually force the louvre movement to stop during
swing operation.
The AUTO SWING switch will not activate the louvres when the SELECTOR KNOB is set to
LOW FAN or HIGH FAN.
UP/DOWN AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT
Airflow direction can be adjusted by moving the airflow adjustment louvres upward or down-
ward. To avoid condensation on the louvres, please do not adjust them to the extreme down-
ward position during COOL operation mode for a long time.
VENTILATION LEVER
If air in your room is stale, set the VENTILATION lever to the RIGHT (OPEN) position. This
will remove stale air from the room. The VENTILATION lever should normally be kept in the
LEFT (CLOSED) position during cooling operation for maximum cooling effect.
Up/Down air flow
adjustment louvres Left/Right air flow
adjustment louvres
(Auto Swing)
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2.
3.
Grille
Air filter
Air filter
Grille
WARNING : Turn off and unplug the unit before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
CLEAN THE FILTER
To remove dust from the filter, use a
vacuum cleaner or wash it with water.
If the filter is very dirty, wash it with
detergent and rinse carefully with water.
Dry the filter with a soft cloth. Do not
expose thefilter to heat or dry it under
direct sunlight.
CLEANING THE FILTER
Remove the grille by sliding it to the left
until it stops and then pull it towards you.
Thenlift and unhook the bottom of the air
filter and remove it.
REMOVE THE FILTER
If the filter is clogged with dust the amount of air flow will be reduced, resulting in poor
coolingperformance.Thefiltershould be cleanedevery10days.Atthebeginningofevery
coolingseasonorifthe airconditionerhasnotbeenusedforalongperiod,clean the filter
before starting to operate the unit.
REINSTALL THE FILTER
Fit the top hooks, and then hook the
bottom of the air filter. Replace the grille.
Never operate the unit without installing
the filter and the grille. It may result in
serious damage to the unit.
CLEANING OF THE FRONT PANEL,GRILLE AND CABINET
OILING OF THE COMPRESSOR AND FAN MOTOR IS UNNECESSARY
The compressor is permanently lubricated and is hermetically sealed. The fan motor is
lifetime sealed and does not require oiling.
To clean the front panel, grille and cabinet, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth or with a cloth moistenedwithamildsoap.Rinsecarefully
by wiping with a damp cloth and dry completely.
Avoid splashing the unit with water. Excessive water will affect
electrical insulation and fire may be resulted during operation.
Thegrillecanalsoberemovedandbewashedwithwaterandsoft
sponge or cloth. If mild soap should be used, rinse carefully with
water. Dry the grille completely in the shade and reinstall it.
Neveruseerosive chemicals orabrasivecleaners on any part of
the unit. To avoid damagingtheunit,donotusehotwaterofover
50°C when cleaning.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVlCE
IF YOUR AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, PLEASE CHECK
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE.
AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT OPERATE AT ALL
• Is the power cord loosened or unplugged?
• Is the fuse blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?
• Did you restart the unit within 3 minutes after power failure? If the power was off for less
than 3 minutes, and you restart the air conditioner within 3 minutes, a protective device
may cause the air conditioner to shut off, preventing cooling operation for about 20
minutes.
AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY
• Is the SELECTOR set to LOW FAN or HIGH FAN?
Cooling will not be conducted in LOW FAN and HIGH FAN . Change the SELECTOR
setting to LOW COOL or HIGH COOL.
• Is the filter covered with heavy dirt?
A dirty filter can cause the cooling coils to freeze. If this happens, clean the filter and
replace it. Run the air conditioner on the HIGH FAN setting until it defrosts.
• Is the THERMOSTAT set properly?
If your room is too warm, adjust the THERMOSTAT knob to a higher cooling setting.
If your room is too cool, adjust the THERMOSTAT knob to a lower cooling setting.
• Is the VENTILATION lever set in the RIGHT (OPEN) position?
The lever should be set in the LEFT (CLOSED) position during cooling operation.
• Are the windows exposed to direct sunlight?
Close curtains or blinds to minimize the heat in the room.
• Are the windows or doors open?
Close all windows and doors for maximum cooling effect.
LEFT / RIGHT AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT LOUVRES DO NOT SWING
• Is the crank shaft fitted properly into the louvre link?
Remove the front panel, and replace it again. Make sure to slide the crank shaft into
the opening of the louvre link at the back of the front panel. (See page 4, step 6-(3))
• Is the SELECTOR set to LOW FAN or HIGH FAN? The auto swing louvre can be
activated only at LOW COOL or HIGH COOL setting.
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