Sinclair ASC-24A User manual

USER'S MANUAL
ASC-24A, ASC-36A, ASC-42A
CASSETTE SERIES

CONTENTS
Thank you purchasing this SINCLAIR air conditioner.Read this MANUAL carefully prior to use of the air conditioner
and then keep it properly for future reference.
Contents
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Operation procedureInstallation
Operation mechanism and working range
Names and functions of parts
Safety cautions
Remote control operation procedure
Optimum operation
Trouble shooting
Installation notes
Care and maintenance
Technical specifications
Installation accessories and drawings
Indoor unit installation
Outdoor unit installation
Test and check items after installation
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Operation mechanism and working range.
Working temperature range.
Schematic diagram for cooling only type.
1. Indoor heat-exchanger
4. Accumulator
7. Outdoor heat-exchanger
10. One-way valve
2. Connecting pipe
5. Compressor
8. Master capillary
11. Four-way reversing valve
3. Check valve
6. Filter
9. Auxiliary capillary
maximum cooling
minimum cooling
maximum heating
minimum heating
Indoor side DB/WB ( )
32/23
21/15
27/-
20/-
Outdoor side DB/WB ( )
43/26
21/15
24/18
-5/-6
Operation mechanism and working range
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Names and functions of parts.
Names and functions of parts
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Indoor unit
Outdoor unit ASC-24A
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Names and functions of parts.
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
Names and functions of parts
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ASC-36A
ASC-42A
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Safety cautions
Read the following carefully to assure safe use.
Avoid direct air flow to your body and avoid
excessive heating or cooling,which may make
you feel uncomfortable and do harm to your
health.
Do not remove protection grill nets from the
outdoor unit.
Do not reach hands or insert anything into the
unit air outlet.
If there is something abnormal (eg.burning
smell), cut off the power immeditely and con-
tact service center.
If room air is stuffy, air the room by opening
door and window for a while, but please close
the curtains when operating the unit to prevent
conditioned air from leaking.
Check whether the installed stand is still firm
enough after the unit has operated for a long
time.
If a worn-out stand is left unfixed,the unit may
topple and do harm.
Do not stand on the outdoor
unit or put anything on it, or
you may fall down or people
may get hurt by the falling
things.
Do not spray any paint or
pesticide on the unit, or it
may cause fire.
Never use wrong ampere rating fire.
Use of iron wire or copper wire may
cause the unit to break down or
cause fire.
Warning
Safety cautions
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Safety cautions
Do not check or repair during the unit is
operating. It is very dangerous.
Never place objects near the air intake and the air outlet of the unit.
It may affect performance or stop operation of the unit.
Do not splash water directly to indoor unit
It may cause trouble or electric shock.
Do not use other
heating equip-
ment near the air
conditioner.
It will affect the
cooling perfor-
mance.
Do not bang the remote controller.and do not
press the button of the remote controller with
pointed object, or the remote controller may
be damaged.
Warning
Safety cautions
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Remote control operation procedure
Name and Function-Remote Control
SWINGbutton
When it is pressed, the louvers
start to rotate automatically and
stop when repressed.
TEMP.button
TEMP. increases 1 by pressing
button once,and decreases 1
by pressing button once.
At COOL mode operation, SET
TEMP. can be selected from 16 to
30 .
At DRY mode operation, SET TEMP.
can be selected from 16 to 30 .
At HEAT mode operation, SET
TEMP. can be selected from 16 to
30 .
MODE button
Press this button to change the
operation mode in order of
FAN button
Press this button to change
the fan speed of:
COOL mode
DRY mode
FAN mode
HEAT mode
ON/OFF button
Press this button to turn on
or turn off the unit.
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AUTO
Note:
Be sure that there are no obstructions.
Don’t drop or throw the remote controller.
Don’t place the remote controller in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
Remote control operation procedure
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Liquid crystal displayer It
shows all set contents.
SLEEP button
Press this button to set
SLEEP operation.
TIMER OFF button
At operating, press TIMER
OFF button, set OFF TIME
in range of 0 to 24 hour to
stop the unit automatically.
TIMER ON button
At stopping, press TIMER
ON button, set ON TIME in
range of 0 to 24 hour to start
the unit automatically.
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Remote control operation procedure
Name and Function-Remote Control. (Remove the cover)
Note: This type of remote controller is a kind of new current controller.Some buttons of
the controller which are not available to this air conditioner will not be described
below.
Remote control operation procedure
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COOL mode operation procedure
4.Press FAN button, set
fan speed.
5.Press TEMP. but-
ton, set suitable
TEMP.
2.Press MODE button,
set operation
mode.
3.Press SWING button,
the louvers start to ro-
tate automatically, and
stop when repress.
1.Plug in, press ON/OFF button,then
air conditioner is turned on.
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Remote control operation procedure
According to difference between room temp. and set temp., microcomputer can control cooling
on or not.
If room temp. is higher than set temp., compressor runs at COOL mode.
If room temp. is lower than set temp., compressor stops and only indoor fan motor runs.
Set TEMP. should be in range of 16 to 30
Remote control operation procedure
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HEAT mode operation procedure
If room temp. is lower than set temp., compressor runs at HEAT mode;
If room temp. is higher than set temp., compressor and outdoor fan motor stop, only indoor fan
motorruns.
Set TEMP. should be in range of 16 to 30
4.Press FAN button, set
fan speed.
5.Press TEMP. but-
ton, set suitable
TEMP.
1.Plug in, press ON/OFF button,then
air conditioner is turned on.
2.Press MODE button,
set operation
mode.
3.Press SWINGbutton, the
louvers start to rotate
automatically, and stop
when repress it.
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Remote control operation procedure
Remote control operation procedure
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DRY mode operation procedure
If room temp. is lower than set temp., compressor ,outdoor and indoor fan motor stop. If room
temp. is between 2of set temp., Air conditioner is drying.If room temp. is higher than set
temp., it’s at COOL mode.
Set TEMP. should be in range of 16 to 30
3.Press SWING button,
the louvers start to ro-
tate automatically, and
stop when repress it.
4.Press TEMP.button,set
suitable TEMP.
2.Press MODEbutton,set
operation mode.
1.Plug in,press ON/OFF button,
then air conditioner is turned on.
Remote control operation procedure
Remote control operation procedure
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AUTO mode operation procedure
At AUTO mode operation, standard TEMP. is 25 for COOL mode and 20 for HEAT
mode.
2.According to room temp.,micro-
computer can automatically set
operation
mode,so as for best effect.
1.Plug in,Press ON/OFF button, then
air conditioner is turned on.
Remote control operation procedure
Remote control operation procedure
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TIMER operation procedure
At stopping,press TIMER
ON button, set ON TIME
in range of 0 to 24 hour to
start the unit automatically.
At operating,press TIMER
OFF button.set OFF TIME
in range of 0 to 24 hour to
stop the unit automatically.
Remote control operation procedure
Remote control operation procedure
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SLEEP mode operation procedure
4.Press FAN button, set
fan speed.
5.Press TEMP. but-
ton, set suitable
TEMP.
1.Plug in, press ON/ OFF button,then
air conditioner is turned on.
2.Press MODE button,
set or op-
eration mode.
3.Press SWING button,
the louvers start to rotate
automatically, and stop
when repress.
6.SLEEP button
Press it to set SLEEP
operation.
When the unit is cooling or drying, if SLEEP operation is set, TEMP. would increase 1 in 1
hour and 2 in 2 hours. Indoor fan motor runs at low speed.
When the unit is heating , if SLEEP operation is set, TEMP. would decrease 1 in 1 hour and
2in 2 hours. Indoor fan motor runs at low speed.
Remote control operation procedure
Remote control operation procedure
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How to insert batteries
1. Remove the cover from the back
of the remote controller.
2. Insert the two batteries ( Two AAA
dry - cell batteries ) and press but-
ton ACL .
3. Re - attach the cover.
Note:
Don’t confuse the new and
worn or different batteries.
Remove batteries when not
in use for a long time.
The remote control signal
can be received at a distance
of up to about 10m.
1 Remove the cover
3 Re - attach the cover.
2 Insert the AAA dry-cell batteries
Remote control operation procedure
Remote control operation procedure
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Optimum operation
Adjust the room temperature properly for a comfortable
environment.
Adjust the room temperature properly
Water may drop from the indoor unit when the humidity
is over 80% or when the drainage outlet is clogged.
Never place anything under the indoor unit that is to be kept dry.
When the main power switch is truned on,some watts of
electricity is being used even if the system is not operating.
Turn off the main power supply switch to save energy.
Turn off the main power supply swittch when it is not to be used for long periods of time
Cooling and heating performance will be affected if the
doors and windows are open for a long time.
Do not open the doors and windows for a long time when air conditioner is operating
It may cause interference in the picture or sound.
Place TV, radio, stereo, etc. at least 1m away from the indoor unit and the remote controller.
It may do harm to them.
Avoid direct air flow to pets and plants.
Optimum operation
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Trouble shooting
Warning
*In case of something abnormal (such as bad smell), shut off the power switch immediately and contact service center.
*Do not repare the air conditioner by yourself because wrong repair may cause fire,please contact service center to do
it for you.
Check item shown below before contacting service center.
Pause off or fuse broken
Power off
Loose plug
Batteries of remote controller fall
Out of the remote controlling range
Object at the air intake and
air outlet of the air conditioner
Object at the air intake and
air outlet of indoor and out door units
Wrong temperature setting
Low fan speed
Air direction is not correct
Doors or windows are open
Direct sunshine
Too many people in the room
Too many heating sources
Dirty air fliter
Symptom
Change fause or replace fuse
It will restart when power is on
Put the plug into place
Replace batteries
Keep distance in 8m or less
Romove them
Romove them
Refer to p6
Refer to p6
Refer to p6
Close them
Close the curtain or blinder
Clean it
Cause Corrective Measures
Note:
If trouble still exists after checking the about items,please contact service center.
The system does not
operate at all
The system stops right
after it is started
Cooling and heating is
melfunctioning
Trouble shooting
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The following are not troubles
Trouble shooting
Restart right after stopping
Press SET TEMP.and then release immediately.
Power is switched on
When cooling
after the unit is stopped
Buzz is heard at starting
Sound of running water can be heard
during operation
Ashuh sound which is heard at the start
or immediately after the stop of operation or
which is heard at the start or immediately
after the stop of defrosting operation.
A continuous low shah sound is heard
when the system is in cooling operation or
at a stop.
Cracking noise can be heard during or after
operation.
Starting operation after not using for a long
time.
During operation
Trouble Cause
The unit does not
operate when
Mist is emitted
Outdoor unit is hot
Noise
Dust from the units
Wind from the outlet
smells
Once the unit is stopped, it will not operate
for about 3 minutes to protect it
Wait for 1 minute
Room air is chilled rapidly and becomes
foggy.
Compressor is emitting heat to get ready
for restarting.
It’s the starting sound of thermostat and
will turn low after 1 minute.
This is caused by the refrigerant flowing
inside the unit
This is the noise of refrigerant caused by
flow stop and flow change.
The noise is heard when the drainage pump
is in operation.
This is caused by the panel expanding or
contracting due to the change in
temperature.
Dust absorbed by the unit blows out
This is caused by the odors in the room
which have gotten onto the air conditioner
Trouble shooting
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