Sharp AY-ZP48LZ User manual

AIR-TO-AIR
HEAT PUMP
OPERATION MANUAL
* Plasmacluster is a trademark of
SHARP Corporation.
INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT
AY-ZP48LZ AE-Z48LZ
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This manual explains the proper use of your new
heat pump. Please read this manual carefully before
using the product. This manual should be kept in a
safe place for handy reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS FOR USE
1
This model should be installed with a fixed
power cord to the meter box.
2
Be careful not to expose your body to the outlet
air for prolonged periods. It may affect your
physical condition.
3
When using the unit for infants, children,
elderly, bedridden or disabled people make
sure the room temperature is suitable for those
in the room.
4
Never insert objects into the unit. Inserting
objects can result in injury due to the high
speed rotation of the internal fans.
5
If anything abnormal is noticed with the
air conditioner (eg burning smell), stop the
operation immediately and turn the circuit
breaker off.
6
This unit should be installed by a licensed heat
pump contractor in accordance with AS/NZS
3000 and your electricity suppliers service
rules.
7
There are local council rules regarding
maximum allowable noise levels emitted by
heat pump, your licensed heat pump contractor
will advise you on the correct location of your
outdoor unit.
8
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard. Use only the manufacture-
specified power cord for replacement.
9 Do not pour water directly on the unit. Water can cause electrical shock or equipment failure.
CONTENTS
•IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............1
•PART NAMES........................................................2
•USING THE REMOTE CONTROL........................4
•SETTING AIR PURIFYING FILTER ......................5
•TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY..................................5
•AUXILIARY MODE................................................5
•BASIC OPERATION..............................................6
•ADJUSTING THEAIR FLOW DIRECTION...........7
•COANDAAIRFLOW..............................................8
•SPOTAIR..............................................................8
•FULL POWER OPERATION .................................9
•ENERGY SAVING OPERATION...........................9
•1.2.3.5h OFF TIMER ...........................................10
•TIMER OPERATION ...........................................10
•PLASMACLUSTER OPERATION.......................12
•SELF CLEAN OPERATION.................................12
•VACANCY OPERATION......................................13
•ADDITIONAL NOTES ON OPERATION .............13
•MAINTENANCE ..................................................14
•BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE....................15
•SPECIFICATIONS...............................................15
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS FOR INSTALLATION/REMOVAL/
REPAIR
For your safety, ensure that your new heat pump
is installed by a licensed heat pump contractor in
accordance with the AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND
WIRING RULES.
• Do not attempt to install/remove/repair the unit by
yourself. Incorrect installation could cause electric
shock, water leak, fire etc. Consult a licensed
heat pump contractor for the installation/removal/
repair of the unit.
CAUTIONS FOR USE
1 If a gas appliance is used in the same room as the heat pump, ventilate the room periodically
to prevent oxygen depletion.
2 For safety, do not touch the unit with wet hands, it may cause an electric shock.
3 For safety, turn the circuit breaker off when not using the unit for an extended period of time.
4 For safety, do not place anything on top of the outdoor unit or step on it.
5 This unit is designed for residential use. Do not use for other applications such as in a kennel
or greenhouse to raise animals or grow plants.
6 Do not block the air inlets or outlets of the unit. It may result in degraded performance or unit
damage/failure.
7 For safety, be sure to turn the unit off at the circuit breaker before performing any
maintenance or cleaning.
8 This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTIONS FOR LOCATION/INSTALLATION
To ensure that your warranty is not affected, both
the indoor/outdoor units and supply/interconnecting
cables must be installed by a licensed heat pump
contractor.
•The unit is designed to operate on 220-240 VAC,
50Hz.
•Do not install the unit where flammable gas may
leak. It may cause a fire.
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PART NAMES
INDOOR UNIT
1Inlet (Air)
2Open Panel
3Air Filter
4Air purifying filter
5AUX Button
6Receiver Window
7Vertical airflow Louvre
8Horizontal airflow Louvre
9Outlet (Air)
0PLASMACLUSTER Lamp (blue)
qOPERATION Lamp (red )
wTIMER Lamp (orange )
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FULL POWER Lamp (green )
OUTDOOR UNIT
rInlet (Air)
tRefrigerant Pipe and Cable
yDrainage Hose
uOutlet (Air)
NOTE:
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those shown above.
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REMOTE CONTROL
1TRANSMITTER
2DISPLAY
3COOL Button
4DRY Button
5HEAT Button
6STOP Button
7THERMOSTAT Button
8PLASMACLUSTER Button
9SPOTAIR Button
0FULL POWER Button
qFAN Button
w1.2.3.5h OFF TIMER Button
eSWING Button ( : vertical direction)
rSWING Button ( : horizontal direction)
tCOANDAAIRFLOW Button
yVACANCY Button
uENERGY SAVE Button
iSELF CLEAN Button
oTIMER ON Button
pTIMER SET/CANCEL Button
aTIME ADVANCE Button
sTIME REVERSE Button
dCLOCK Button
fDISPLAY Button
gRESET Button
hTIMER OFF Button
REMOTE CONTROL DISPLAY
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@FAN SPEED Symbols
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%AIRFLOW Symbol (HEAT)
^COANDAAIRFLOW Symbol (HEAT)
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QCOANDAAIRFLOW Symbol (COOL/DRY)
WFULL POWER Symbol
ESPOTAIR Symbol
RTEMPERATURE Indicator
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SET CURRENT CLOCK TIME
There are two clock modes: 12-hour mode and
24-hour mode.
Example: 5 o’clock in the afternoon
Clock Display
12-hour mode PM 5:00
24-hour mode 17:00
1
To set to the 12-hour mode, press the
CLOCK button once.
To set to the 24-hour mode, press the CLOCK button twice.
2
Press the TIME ADVANCE or REVERSE
button to set the current time.
• Keep the button pressed to advance or
reverse the time display quickly.
3
Press the SET/C button.
• The colon (:) blinks to indicate that the clock is
functioning.
NOTE:
• The current time cannot be set when the timer is
operating.
LOADING BATTERIES
Use two size-AAA (R03) batteries.
1
Remove the remote control cover.
2
Insert batteries, making sure the (+) and
(
- )polarities are correctly aligned.
3
Replace the cover.
4
Press the RESET Button.
• The display indicates “AM 6:00” when
batteries are properly installed.
NOTE:
• The battery life is approximately one year in
normal use.
• Replace the batteries when the remote control
displays " ".
• When you replace the batteries, always change
both batteries, and make sure they are the same
type.
• If the remote control does not operate properly
after replacing the batteries, press the RESET
button.
• If you will not be using the unit for a long time,
remove the batteries from the remote control.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
Point the remote control towards the unit’s signal
receiver window and press the desired button. The
unit generates a beep when it receives the signal.
• Make sure there is no object between the remote
control and the unit.
• The signal effective distance is 7m.
CAUTION:
• Do not expose the receiver window to direct
sunlight. This may adversely affect its operation.
• Use of certain fluorescent lamp in the same room
may interfere with transmission of the signal.
• Do not leave the remote control in direct sunlight
or near a heater. Protect the unit and remote
control from moisture and shock.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
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The air purifying filters are packed as
accessory of this unit. During operation, the
filters remove dust and tobacco smoke from the
air and discharges clean air.
1
Take out the air filters.
1Open the open panel.
2Push the air filters up slightly to unlock
them.
3Pull the air filters down to remove them.
2
Set the air purifying filter under the
filter stoppers located on the air filter.
3
Reinstall the air filters.
1 Reinstall the air filters in the original posi-
tions.
2Close the open panel.
Precautions:
• The filters are sealed in a plastic bag to keep their
dust collection effect.
Do not open the bag until using the filters.
(Otherwise the filters life may be reduced.)
• Do not expose the filters to direct sunlight.
(Otherwise they may deteriorate.)
TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY
Below are some simple ways to save energy.
SET THE PROPER TEMPERATURE
• Setting to higher or lower than necessary
temperature point will result in increased power
consumption.
BLOCK DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND PREVENT
DRAFTS
• Blocking direct sunlight during cooling operation
will reduce power consumption.
• Close the windows and doors during cooling and
heating operations.
SET PROPER AIR FLOW DIRECTION TO OBTAIN
THE BEST AIR CIRCULATION
KEEP THE FILTER CLEAN TO ENSURE THE
MOST EFFICIENT OPERATION
USE THE TIMER OFF FUNCTION WHEN
POSSIBLE
TURN OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WHEN THE
UNIT IS NOT USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME
• The indoor unit still consumes a small amount of
power when it is not operating.
AUXILIARY MODE
Use this mode when the remote control is not
available.
TO TURN ON
Lift the open panel of the indoor unit and press
the AUX button.
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will
light and the unit will start operating in the AUTO
mode.
• The fan speed and temperature setting are set to
AUTO.
TO TURN OFF
Press the AUX button again.
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit will
turn off.
SETTING AIR PURIFYING FIL-
TER
Filter stopper
Air purifying filter
Air filter
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AUX
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1
Press the COOL, DRY or HEAT button .
: HEAT
: COOL
: DRY
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the unit
will light.
2
To change the temperature setting,
press the THERMOSTAT button.
HEAT/COOL MODE
• The temperature can be set within the
range of 18°C to 32°C.
DRY MODE
• The temperature can be changed up to 2°C
above or below the temperature automatically
determined by the unit.
3
To change the fan speed, press the FAN
button.
AUTO SOFT LOW HIGH
• In the DRY mode, the fan speed is preset to
AUTO and cannot be changed.
4
To turn off the unit, press the STOP
button.
• The red OPERATION lamp ( ) on the
unit will turn off.
BASIC OPERATION
(Example: 1°C higher)
(Example: 2°C lower)
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HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION
1
Press the SWING button( ).
• The horizontal airflow louvres will swing.
2
Press the SWING button( ) again
when the horizontal airflow louvres are
at the desired position.
NOTE:
• The adjusted position will be memorized and will
be automatically set to the same position when
operated the next time.
• The adjustment range is narrower than the
SWING range in order to prevent condensation
from dripping.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to adjust the louvres manually.
• Manual adjustment of the louvres can cause the
unit to malfunction.
• When the vertical airflow louvre is positioned at
the lowest position in the COOL or DRY mode for
an extended period of time, condensation may re-
sult.
VERTICAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION
1
Press the SWING button( ).
• The vertical airflow louvre will swing.
2
Press the SWING button( ) again
when the vertical airflow louvre is at the
desired position.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION
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SPOT AIR
The louvres are adjusted so that air flow is
delivered to the desired area.
1
Press the SPOT AIR button to select
the desired air flow direction.
NOTE:
• If you want the SPOT AIR setting in the FULL
POWER mode, press the SPOT AIR button
during the FULL POWER operation.
• The COANDA AIRFLOW setting and the SPOT
AIR setting can not be used together.
In cool or dry mode, the vertical airflow louvre
is set obliquely upward to deliver cool air to the
ceiling in order to avoid direct airflow.
In heat mode, the vertical airflow louvre is set
downward to deliver warm air down to the floor.
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During operation, press the COANDA
AIRFLOW button.
(HEAT mode)
• The remote control will display “ ”.
(COOL / DRY mode)
• The remote control will display “ ”.
TO CANCEL
Press the COANDA AIRFLOW button again.
NOTE:
• If you want the COANDA AIRFLOW setting in
the FULL POWER mode, press the COANDA
AIRFLOW button during the FULL POWER
operation.
• The COANDA AIRFLOW setting and the SPOT
AIR setting can not be used together.
COANDA AIRFLOW
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1
CANCEL
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