To Clean The Drain Pan; To Handle The Drain Pipe Plug; Cleaning The Air Filter, Suction Grille, Air Outlet And Outside Panels; To Clean The Air Outlet And Outside Panels - Daikin FBA35A2VEB Operation Manual

NOTICE
Maintenance MUST be done by an authorized installer or
service agent.
We recommend performing maintenance at least once a
year. However, applicable legislation might require shorter
maintenance intervals.
CAUTION
Before accessing terminal devices, make sure to interrupt
all power supply.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
To clean the air conditioner or air filter, be sure to stop
operation and turn all power supplies off. Otherwise, an
electric shock and injury may result.
WARNING
To prevent electric shocks or fire:
▪ Do NOT rinse the unit.
▪ Do NOT operate the unit with wet hands.
▪ Do NOT place any objects containing water on the unit.
CAUTION
After a long use, check the unit stand and fitting for
damage. If damaged, the unit may fall and result in injury.
CAUTION
Do NOT touch the heat exchanger fins. These fins are
sharp and could result in cutting injuries.
NOTICE
When cleaning the heat exchanger, make sure to remove
the switch box and fan motor. Water or detergent might
deteriorate the insulation of electronic components and
result in burnout of these components.
WARNING
Be careful with ladders when working in high places.
5.2

To clean the drain pan

Clean the drain pan so that it does NOT become clogged and dusty.
5.3

To handle the drain pipe plug

NOTICE
▪ Do NOT remove the drain pipe plug. Water might leak
out.
▪ Use the drain outlet only to discharge the water if the
drain pump is not used or before maintenance.
▪ Insert and remove the drain plug gently. Excessive
force may deform the drain socket of the drain pan.
1 Pull out the plug.
▪ Do NOT wiggle the plug up and down.
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2 Push in the plug.
▪ Set the plug and push it in using a Phillips screwdriver.
FBA35~140A2VEB+FBA35~71A2VEB9
Split system air conditioners
4P456964-1C – 2018.08
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b
a Drain plug
b Phillips screwdriver
5.4 Cleaning the air filter, suction
grille, air outlet and outside panels
5.4.1

To clean the air outlet and outside panels

WARNING
Do NOT let the indoor
consequence: Electric shock or fire.
NOTICE
▪ Do NOT use gasoline, benzene, thinner polishing
powder or liquid insecticide. Possible consequence:
Discoloration and deformation.
▪ Do NOT use water or air of 50°C or higher. Possible
consequence: Discoloration and deformation.
▪ Do NOT scrub firmly when washing the blade with
water. Possible consequence: The surface sealing
peels off.
Clean with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove stains, use water or
neutral detergent.
5.4.2

To clean the air filter

When to clean the air filter:
▪ Rule of thumb: Clean every 6 months. If the air in the room is
extremely contaminated, increase the cleaning frequency.
▪ Depending on the settings, the user interface can display the
TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER notification. Clean the air filter
when the notification is displayed.
▪ If the dirt becomes impossible to clean, change the air filter
(= optional equipment).
How to clean the air filter:
1 Remove the air filters by pulling their cloth upward (in case of
rear suction) or backward (in case of bottom suction).
rear suction
2 Clean the air filter. Use a vacuum cleaner or wash with water. If
the air filter is very dirty, use a soft brush and neutral detergent.
unit get wet. Possible
bottom suction
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