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Models List 1.1 Cooling Only Nominal Capacity Btu/h Type Ceiling Cassette Ceiling Cassette Indoor Units Model Name LCN240CP LCN380CP Outdoor Units Power Supply Model Name Ø,V,Hz LCU240CP 1Ø, 208-230V, 60Hz LCU380CP Service Manual 3...
Always install a dedicated cir- cuit and breaker. • Improper wiring or installation may cause fire or electric shock 4 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Be sure not to do. Be sure to follow the instruction. Always ground the product. • There is risk of fire or electric shock.
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Authorized Service Center. • There is risk of fire, electric shock, explosion, or injury. Do not let the air conditioner run for a long time when the humidity is very high and a door or a window is left open.
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Always check for gas (refrigerant) leakage after installation or repair of product. • Low refrigerant levels may cause failure of product. 6 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner If strange sounds, or small or smoke comes from product. Turn the breaker off or discon- nect the power supply cable.
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Keep level even when installing the product. • To avoid vibration or water leakage. 90˚ I Operational Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, etc. • There is risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to the plastic parts of the product.
Features & Benefits Environment Friendly Refrigerant : - LG Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioners uses environ- ment friendly refrigerant, which don't do any harm to the environment. Plasma Air Purifier : - It removes not only microscopic contaminants & dust, but also house mites, pollen, and pet fur to help preventing allergic diseases like asthma.It provides...
Swirl Swing - It is the function for comfort cooling/heating operation. - The diagonal two louvers are opened the more larger than the other louvers. After one minute, it is opposite. Space Control Vanes angle can be controlled by pair, considering its installation environment.
LCD wired remote controller & diagnosis can be done as per the code indication. The same is also printed on key cover of the LCD wired remote controller. 10 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner 700/600/500 750/650/550 800/700/600 5~6W 0.5W...
Wired LCD Remote Controller Wireless Remote Controller Zero Standby Power Zone Control Notes : O : Basic Optional : Factory-Installed Accessory : Field-Installed - : Not available on this system Ceiling Cassette LC240CP Auto 3/4/- Accessory Optional LC380CP Auto 3/4/- Accessory Optional...
°C/°F Operation Mode Cooling Operation Auto Operation Healthy Dehumidification Operation 12 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner 1. START/STOP BUTTON Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when the button is pressed again. 2. OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON Used to select the operation mode.
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2. Wired LCD Remote Control Operation display Displays the operation conditions. On/Off Button Operation starts when this button is pressed, and stops when the button is pressed again. Set Temperature Button Used to set the temperature when the desired tem- perature is obtained.
- Outdoor Temperature 35.0°C(95.0°F) DB /23.9°C(75.0°F) WB - Interconnecting Piping Length 7.5m - Level Difference of Zero. 2. Due to our policy of innovation some specifications may be changed without notification. 14 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner W(kcal/h) Btu/h W(kcal/h) Btu/h ø,V,Hz...
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Indoor Unit System Outdoor Unit Decoration Panel Cooling Capacity Heating Capacity Input Cooling/Heating Running Current Cooling/Heating Power Supply Power Factor E.E.R Cooling C.O.P Heating Setting Temperature Range(cool/heat) Dehumidification Rate Refrigerant Control Refrigerant Charge Indoor Unit Output Model No. of Poles Indoor fan motor Input Running Current...
Model No.: LCN240CP Number Liquid pipe connection Gas pipe connection Drain pipe connection Power supply connection Air discharge grill Air suction grill 16 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Name 790 (Ceiling opening) 572(Hanging bolt) 744 Unit size Unit:mm (unit : mm) Descripition Ø6.35 flare (1/4")
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Model No.: LCN380CP Number Liquid pipe connection Gas pipe connection Drain pipe connection Power supply connection Air discharge grill Air suction grill Name 875 (Ceiling opening) 785(Hanging bolt) 840 Unit size Unit:mm (unit : mm) Descripition Ø6.35 flare (1/4") Ø15.88 flare (5/8") Service Manual 17...
Refrigerant Cycle Diagrams 1. Cooling Only Models INDOOR UNIT H/EX Capillary Tube Pipe Size(Diameter:Ø) inch Model LC240CP LC380CP 22 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner OUTDOOR UNIT COMPRESSOR GAS SIDE Gas Side ACCUM. LIQUID SIDE Liquid Side Piping length (ft.) Liquid Rated Max.
• Take the air conditioner weight into account and select a place where noise and vibration are minimum. • Select a place so that the warm air and noise from the air conditioner do not disturb neighbors. • Rooftop Installations : If the outdoor unit is installed on a roof structure, be sure to level the unit. Ensure the roof structure and anchoring method are adequate for the unit location.
Spring Washer - M10 Plate Washer - M10 CAUTION • Tighten the nut and bolt to prevent unit falling. 24 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Bolt Keep the length of the bolt from the bracket to 40mm Flat washer for M10...
1. All wiring must comply with LOCAL REGULATIONS. 2. Select a power source that is capable of supplying the current as required by the air conditioner. 3. Feed the power source to the unit via a distribution switch board designed for this purpose.
Install certainly the decoration panel. Cool air leakage causes sweating. Water drops fall. 26 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Before installing the decoration panel, always remove the paper template. ) on the screws fixed in step above, and slide the panel so...
1. Use the heat insulation material for the refrigerant piping which has an excellent heat-resistance (over 120°C). 2. Precautions in high humidity circumstance: This air conditioner has been tested according to the "KS Standard Conditions with Mist" and confirmed that there is not any default. However, if it...
I Install the drain raising pipes at a right angle to the indoor unit and no more than 300mm from the unit. Drain test The air conditioner uses a drain pump to drain water. Use the following procedure to test the drain pump operation:...
1) PRECAUTIONS IN TEST RUN • The initial power supply must provide at least 90% of the rated voltage. Otherwise, the air conditioner should not be operated. CAUTION For test run, carry out the cooling operation first even during winter season.
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After the confirmation of the above conditions, prepare the wiring as follows: 1) Never fail to have an individual power specialized for the air conditioner. As for the method of wiring, be guided by the circuit diagram pasted on the inside of control box cover.
9. Optional Operation 1) Two Thermistor System (1) Open the rear cover of the wired remote-controller to set the mode. (2) Select one of three selectable modes as follows. • Position 1: The room themperature is controlled by the thermistor of the wired remote-controller, control the temperature according to the position of wired remote-controller.
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• Be careful not to exchange the color of wires. • The maximum length of connecting wire should be below 200m(25Ω) on connecting each units. • Use a wire more than 0.5mm 32 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Mode of slide switch Change of air volume...
Troubleshooting Guide Cycle Troubleshooting Guide Trouble analysis 1. Check temperature difference between intake and discharge air, and operating current. Temp. difference Current Temp. Difference Temp. difference Current Operating Current Temp. difference Current Temp. difference Notice: Temperature difference between intake and discharge air depends on room air humidity. When the room air humidity is relatively higher, temperature difference is smaller.
Check the Fuse of outdoor PCB Ass'y. Check the connecting state of wires Check the Auto Addressing Work Confirm Auto Addresssing work method Replace the PCB Ass'y * The product's operation starts at three minutes after main power turning on 34 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner...
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Troubleshooting Guide Product doesn't operate with the remote controller. Trouble 2 Turn on main power. While the compressor has been stopped, the compressor does not operate owing to the delaying function for 3 minutes after stopped. When the compressor stopped Indoor Fan is driven by a low speed. At this point the wind speed is not controlled by the remote controller.
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• Check the circuit related to the relay. Check point Between two pin of DC part in relay for COMP 36 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Turn on Main Power )" by setting the desired temperature of the COMP ON COMP OFF...
When indoor Fan does not operate Trouble 4 Check the connection of CN-FAN or CN-MOTOR Check the related circuit of indoor Fan Motor. • The pin of Micom, and the part for driving SSR • Check the pattern • Check the SSR - SSR Open: Indoor Fan Motor never operate - SSR short: Indoor Fan Motor always operates in case of ON or OFF.
• Confirm that there is DC + 12V between pin GND. • Confirm the assembly conditions that are catching and interfering parts in the rotation radial of the Vertical Louver 38 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner (RED) of CN-U/D and If there are no problems after above checks...
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Self-diagnosis Function I Error Indicator • The function is to self-diagnoisis airconditioner and express the troubles identifically if there is any trouble. • Error mark is ON/OFF for the operation LED of evaporator body in the same manner as the following table. •...
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7. If the voltage of the sensor is 2.5Vdc at 25°C, then sensor is normal. 8. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 or 5Vdc, then sensor is abnormal. ¡ Repair or Change the PCB. 40 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Cause of error •...
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Troubleshooting CH03 Display Title code Communication Wired R/C Check Point 1. Check the wire connection. (Open / Short) ¡ Repair the connection 2. Check the soldering state of connector. (Soldered poorly) ¡ Repair or Change the PCB. 3. Check the volt. Of main PCB power source. (DC 12V, DC 5V) ¡ Repair or Change the main PCB. 4.
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3. Check the level of water 4. Check the volt. Of Drain pump power supply. (AC 230V) ¡ Repair or Change the main PCB. 42 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Cause of error • The connection of wire(Drain pump/ Float switch) •...
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Troubleshooting CH05, CH53 Display Title code Communication (Indoor ¡ Outdoor) Check Point 1. Check the input power AC230V. (Outdoor, Indoor unit) 2. Check the communication wires are correctly connected. ¡ Adjust the connection of wire ¡ Confirm the wire of “Live”, “Neutral” 3.
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1. Check the connection of “CN_PRESS” 2. Check the install condition for over load. 3. Check the SVC V/V open. 4. Check the leakage of refrigerant. 44 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Cause of error • Check the connection of “CN_Press”. • Low / High press •...
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Troubleshooting CH32, CH33 Display Title code D-pipe (Inverter) temp. high (105°C ) D-pipe (Constant) temp. high (105°C ) COMP OFF 105°C LEV OPEN/Hz down 95°C LEV OPEN/Hz down 90°C NORMAL Inverter Check Point • CH 32 1. Check the install condition for over load. 2.
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2. Estimate the voltage of each sensor.(Plugged) 3. If the resistance of the sensor is 0 kΩ or ∞, then sensor is abnormal. Ω 46 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Cause of error • Open / Short • Normal resistor : 200KΩ / at 25°C (Unplugged) •...
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Troubleshooting CH51, CH60 Display Title code Capacity Error EEPROM Check sum Check Point • CH 51 1. Check the indoor unit capacity. Cause of error • Over Capacity • Check the indoor unit capacity. Combination • Undder Capacity • Check the combination table. Combination •...
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Normal (Hz) Check Point • CH 61 1. Check the install condition for over load. (Refrigerant, Pipe length, Blocked, …) 48 Ceiling Cassette Air Conditioner Cause of error • Condenser pipe sensor detected high temp.(65°C) • Heat sink sensor detected high temp.(85°C)
(3-way) Valve To piping connection Works Shaft position Shipping (with valve cap) Air purging (Installation) (counter-clockwise) Operation (with valve cap) Pumping down (Transfering) (clockwise) Evacuation (Servicing) Gas charging (Servicing) Pressure check (Servicing) Gas releasing (Servicing) 3-way Valve (Liguid Side) Valve cap Open position Closed position Service...
Closed 3-Way valve CLOSE 6. Operate the air conditioner at the cooling cycle and stop it when the gauge indicates 1kg/cm 7. Immediately set the gas side valve to the closed position. - Do this quickly so that the gauge ends up indicating 1kg/ 8.
(2) Evacuation (All amount of refrigerant leaked) Indoor unit Vacuum pump • Procedure 1. Confirm that both the liguid side valve and gas side valve are set to the opened position. 2. Connect the vaccum pump to the center hose of the manifold gauge.
- Stopping partway will allow the gas to be discharged. - If the system has been charged with liquid refrigerant while operating the air conditioner turn off the air conditioner before disconnecting the hose. 5. Mount the valve stem nuts and the service port nut.