Sinclair FREE COMBI SERIES User manual

USER'S MANUAL
FC-H07AIF, FC-H09AIF, FC-H12AIF
FREE COMBI SERIES

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Change batteries for the wireless remote control
The best operating methods
User notices
Care and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Installation dimension diagram
The selection of installation location
Install the indoor unit
Test operation and check after installation
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The instructions before use
Models and specifications
Names and functions of each part
wireless remote control opreation procedure
Operation and maintenance
Installation
and
aftersales service
Installation and Maintenance of Healthy Filter
CONTENTS
Thank you for choosing SINCLAIR air conditioner, please read this owner's
manual carefully before operating the unit and keep it carefully for
consultation.

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WARNING
WARNING
(Please read the following carefully before operating the unit.)
Don't insert your hands or
stick into the air intake
or outlet vents.
It can cause danger.
Danger
Don't apply the cold wind to
the body for a long time.
It cause the physical condition
deferioration and health
problems.
Earth: It must be reli-
ably earthed. The earth
wire must be connected to
the special grounding devices.
Can't be connected to the water
pipe, gas pipe, sewage drain or
the places where are not reliable
earthed.
Cut off
the power
When having a burning sm-
ell or smoke, please turn off
the power supply and contact
with the service center.
If abnormity still exists, the
air conditioner could be dam-
aged, or may cause electric
shock or fire.
Don't attempt to repair
the air conditioner by your-
self.
The improper maintenance
will cause electric shock or
fire, should contact with the
service center.
Never damage the wires
or use the inapplicable wires.
Otherwise, it may cause elec-
tric shock or fire.

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Don't use fuse excludin g
the fuse of correct capacity.
Improper wire could cause the
break down or fire.
wire
Don't place a space heater
near the air conditioner.
Keep chemical spray
away from the outdoor un-
it for more than 1 meter.
It is likely to ignite and ex-
plore.
GAS
Don't block the air intake
or outlet vents of both the
outdoor and indoor units.
It can decrease the air con-
ditioning capacity or cause
a malfunction.
Airflow from the air condi-
tioner can cause incomp-
lete combustion to the sp-
ace heater and may cause
intoxication of carbon mo-
noxide.

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Models and specifications
If there is any change, please see the nameplate for actual data.
38
T1
IP24
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11
1000×290×150
FC-H09AIF
2900
2800
220-240V~ 50Hz
Working temperature range
Maximum cooling
Minimum cooling
Maximum heating
Minimum heating
Indoor side DB/WB( )
32/23
21/15
27/-
20/-
Model
Cooling capacity(W)
Heating capacity(W)
Rated power supply
Noise dB(A)
Climate Type
Waterproof level
Isolation
Weight(kg)
Indoor unit boundary
dimensions(WxHxD)(mm)
FC-H12AIF
3500
3800
40
FC-H07AIF
37
2100
2600

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Names and functions of each part
Air in Displayer
Front panel
Guide louver
Air out
Wireless remote
Wrapping tape
control

Wireless remote control operation procedure
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The remote control sends signals to the appliance.
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4
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6
7
10
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8
9
Meaning of the symbols shown
on the liquid crystal display:
Automatic fan speed
Low fan speed
Medium fan speed
High fan speed
Cooling indicator
Dehumidification indicator
Fan only operation indicator
Heating indicator
Automatic mode indicator
SLEEP indicator
Louver swing indicator
Used to switch appliance on or off.
10. button
off automatically.
is used to switch the air-conditioner
When the appliance is on, this button
9. TIMER OFF button
buttons
7-8. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING
Used to set the room temperature.
When the appliance is off, this button
6. TIMER ON button
is used to switch the air-conditioner
on automatically.
Used to start or stop the movement of
5. SWING button
the vertical louvers.
Used to set or cancel SLEEP mode.
4. SLEEP button
Used to set the fan speed, in sequence,
3. FAN button
to automatic, low, medium, high.
Used to select the operating mode.
2. MODE button
1. Liquid crystal display

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HOW TO FIT THE BATTERIES
. Remove the cover of the battery
compartment in the direction of
d the arrow.
. Fit the new batteries, making sure
the (+) and (-) signs on the battery
match correctly.
. Put the cover back on by sliding
it into position.
Use 2 x R03 AAA (1.5 V) batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Replace the used batteries with
new batteries of the same type
when the display is no longer visible.
The batteries last around one year
The batteries in the remote control
must be disposed of appropriately
according to the legislation in force
in the country concerned.
TIPS ON STORING AND USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote c ontrol can be stored in
a special support mounted on the wall.
The remote control holder is an op-
tional accessory.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
To switch the air-conditioner on, aim
the remote control
towards the signal receiver.The remote
control will work at a distance of up to 8
metres from the indoor unit.
Store the remote control at least 1m
from television sets or other electrical
appliances.

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OPERATING MODES
1. Selecting the operating mode
Each time that the MODE button is pressed the operating
mode is changed, in the following sequence:
2. FAN mode
Each time that the FAN button is pressed, the
AUTO LOW MEDIUM HIGH
3. Setting the temperature
Press once to increase the set
Press once to decrease the set
temperature by 1°C.
Range of temperature settings available:
temperature by 1°C.
HEATING 16°C ~ 30°C
COOLING 16°C ~ 30°C
DEHUMIDIFICATION 16°C ~ 30°C
FAN ONLY
HEATING
AUTO COOLING DRY FAN ONLY
16°C ~ 30°C
speed is speed is changed, in the following
sequence:

Pressing the "SWING" button starts moving the air flow louvers start
automatically; pressing the "SWING" button again stops the louvers.
5. Adjusting the air flow
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AUTO OPERATING MODES
Press the MODE button until
this mode, the temperature is set
Room temperature
Mode
20°C ~ 25°C
higher than 25°C
Lower than 20°C
PREVIOUE MODE OR FAN
COOLING
HEATING
prior to being switched off.
Press the button .
When the unit is switched on it will start operating in the mode selected
4. Starting the appliance
displaying AUTO ( ); in
automatically based on the actual
room temperature.
The operating mode and the temperature
setting depend on the room temperature.
In AUTO mode, the pre-set temperature is
25°C in cooling mode, and it is 20 in heating
mode.
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AUTOMATIC START
After having switched the appliance
off, press the T-ON button to set the
time you want the air-conditioner to
switch back on; pressing the T-ON
button again increases the time by
E.g.: If the setting is performed at 4 p.m.
and the TIMER is set to 2.5h,the app-
When the unit is switched on it will
start operating in the mode selected
AUTOMATIC STOP
When the appliance is on, press the T-OFF
button to set the time you want the air-
conditioner to switch off; pressing the T-ON
button again increases the time by 30
minutes, until a maximum of 24 hours from
E.g.: If the setting is performed at 8.30 p.m.
and the TIMER is set to 3.5h, the appliance
2.5
30 minutes, until a maximum of 24 hours
liance will start at 6.30 p.m.
prior to being switched off.
when the TIMER is set.
will switch off at midnight.
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from when the TIMER is set.

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DEHUMIDIFICATION MODE
Press the MODE button until displaying
the DRY ( ) mode.
The appliance will start according to the
room temperature and the set temperature:
•If the room temperature is lower than the
set temperature,the compressor,the
outdoor unit will stop.
•If the room temperature is more than 0.5°C
above the set temperature,the appliance
automatically starts in dehumidification
mode.
When the unit is heating , if SLEEP operation
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°C
°C
SLEEP MODE
When the unit is cooling or drying, if SLEEP
operation is set, SET TEMP. would increase
1 in 1 hour and 2 in 2 hours.
is set,SET TEMP. would decrease 1 in 1
hour and 2 in 2 hours.
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The best operating methods
It aims at saving the energy and operating the unit conveniently and safely.
Earth wire
Earth wire must be connected to the special device of the building. If haven't
please ask the professional to install. There must be electricity leakage pro-
tection switch of enough power capacity and air switch with enough space.
(25A), earth wire cannot be connected to gas pipe, water pipe, or wires of
the lightning rod and telephone.
Clean the air filter
seriously and
carefully .
maintaining it
Adjust to
the suitable
temperature. Too
cool will do harm to
the health.
Avoid directly
lighting and cool
air leaking.
Please take
out the batteries from
the wireless remote
control, when it is
not in use.

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Select the most appropriate temperature.
It can preclude the electricity wasted.
Keep room coo-
ler than outside
about 5
User notices
The airflow direction can be adjusted app-
ropriately.
Louver of upward
downward direction
Don't leave windows and doors
open for a long time while operating the
air conditioner.
It can decrease the air conditioning capacity.
Don't blow the wind to animals and
plants directly. It can cause a bad influ-
ence to them.
Splashing water on the air conditioner
can cause an electric shock and malfu-
nction.
The supply cords of this air conditioner
is adopting Y-type connection. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by man-
ufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Air conditioner could be operated
with the voltage fluctuation 230±10%.
Otherwise, compressor would vibrate
terribly to damage refrigeration system.
Don't use the air conditioner for other
purposes, such as drying clothes, pres-
erving foods, etc.
Left and right
adjust plate
When the unit is running, adjust up and down adjusting plate
by wireless remote control can adjust vertical direction of
air, hold the adjust plate that control left and rignt direction
can adjust horizontal flow direction of air.

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Care and Maintenance
Warning
▲Stop the unit and pull out the plug before cleaning the unit,or electic shock will be happened.
▲Don't get wet the unit,for it will cause the electric shock,make sure don't wash
the unit by water.
▲The volatile liquid,such as thinner or gas will damage the face of unit. (only using
the soft cloth and wet cloth with neutral cleaning fluid to clean the body of unit)
Unpick and wash the filter
1.Uplift the panel upwards by hand according to
2.Put down the panel according to direction of
direction of arrow 1,then take out the filter
or water,when the filter is dirty(oil),it can be
1.Uplift the panel a little bit from the direc-
tion of arrowhead 1,then insert the filter
2.Uplift the panel according to the direction
3.Insert the clamp A¡¢B¡¢C back to three the
rotating shaft.and cover the panel.
Installation of filter
washed by warm water(below ４５℃) dissolving
with neutral cleaning fluid,then dry it on
the direction of arrowhead.
arrowhead.
3.Uplift the panel a little bit according to the
according to arrow 2.clean the filter by cleaner
the shady and cool place.
below the panel according to arrowhead 2.
of arrowhead to the location shown as Fig.

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Phenomenon Trouble Shooting
The unit can not operte immediately
when the air conditioner is restarted.
Once the air conditioner is stopped,
it will not operate in approximately
3 minutes to protect itself.
Trouble shooting
Warning: Don't attempt to repair the air conditioner by yourself, it can
cause an electric shock or fire. Please check the following items before
asking for repair, it can save your time and money.
waiting
Check before use
1. Be sure that nothing obstructs the
air outlet and intake vents.
properly connected or not.
3. Check that whether the batteries of
Maintenance after use
1. Clean filters and other parts.
2. Turn main power off.
3. Clear dust from the outdoor unit.
2. Check that whether ground wire is
air connectioner are changed or not

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Phenomenon Trouble Shooting
There's unusual smell blowing from the
outlet after operation is started.
This is caused by the odors in the
room which have been breathed
into the air conditioner.
Sound of water flow can be heard
during operation.
This is caused by the refrigerant
flowing inside the unit.
Mist is emitted during cooling oper-
ation.
Because the air of the room is cooled
down rapidly by the cold wind and it
looks like the fog.
Creaking noise can be heard when
start or stop the unit.
This is caused by the deformation of
plastic due to the change of tempera-
ture.
Air conditioner does not operate at
all.
Trip off
Has the power been shut down?
Is the wiring loose?
Is the leakage protection switch in
operation?
Is voltage higher or lower?
Is TIMER ON in operation?
Cooling (Heating) efficiency is not
good.
Is SET TEMP. suitable?
Is air inlet or outlet obstructed?
Are air filters dirty?
Are the windows and door closed?
Is indoor fan speed set at low
speed?
Is there any other heat source in your
room?
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Immediately stop all operations and plug out, contact
the dealer in following situations.
If you have any
questions, please
inform the service
center.
There are harsh sound during operation;
The fuse and protection switch often trip off;
Carelessly splash water or somthing into the unit or
wireless remote control;
Water is leaking in the room;
There is an abnormal heat in power supply cord and
power plug.
Phenomenon Trouble Shooting
Wireless remote control is not available. Remote control can't be used occasionally
when the air conditioner is disturbed or
changing its functions frequently. At that
time,pull out the power plug and insert it again
to recover the operation.
Is the remote control out of effective disance
to the indoor unit? Are there any obstruction
between the remote control and the signal
receptor?
Replace the worn batteries of remote control if
the voltage of the batteries is not sufficient.

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15cm
15cm
300cm ２３０ｃｍ
15cm
Important Notes
When picking up and moving the units, you must be guided
by trained and qualified person.
or more Space to the ceiling
Space to the wall
or more
piping-hole sleeve
Wrapping tape
Space to the floor
or more
Air outlet side
or more
Space to the wall
or above
Contact service center of SINCLAIR before installation to avoid
the malfunction due to unprofessional installation.
The installation must be done by trained and qualified
service personnel with reliability according to this manual.
Installation dimension diagram
(NOTE: The indoor unit installation of dual split type unit is taking one of
the indoor units for example, the installation of another indoor unit is the
same as that one.)
The dimensions of the space necess-
ary for correct installation of the appliance
including the mininum permissible distances
to adjacent strucyures.