SAFETY PRECAUTION 3-1. ALWAYS OBSERVE FOR SAFETY Before obtaining access to terminal, all supply circuits must be disconnected. 3-2. CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilising refrigerant R410A Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check Use new refrigerant pipes. valve.
[1] Cautions for service (1) Perform service after recovering the refrigerant left in unit completely. (2) Do not release refrigerant in the air. (3) After completing service, charge the cycle with specified amount of refrigerant. (4) When performing service, install a filter drier simultaneously. Be sure to use a filter drier for new refrigerant.
4-2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER (OPTION) The functions which can be used are restricted according to each model. CHECK TEST RUN display CHECK and TEST RUN display indicate that the unit is being checked or test-run. MODEL SELECT display Blinks when model is selected. display Lights up while the signal is transmitted to the indoor unit when the button is pressed.
4-3. WIRED REMOTE CONTROLLER (OPTION) <PAR-30MAA><PAR-31MAA> The functions which can be used are restricted according to each model. The main display can be displayed in two different modes: "Full" and "Basic." Display The initial setting is "Full." 1 Operation mode Indoor unit operation mode appears here.
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Main menu list Setting and display items Setting details Vane · Louver · Vent. Use to set the vane angle. • Select a desired vane setting from five different settings. (Lossnay) Use to turn ON / OFF the louver. • Select a desired setting from "ON" and "OFF." Use to set the amount of ventilation.
4-4. WIRED REMOTE CONTROLLER (OPTION) <PAR-21MAA> The functions which can be used are restricted according to each model. “Sensor” indication Display Section Day-of-Week Displays when the remote controller sensor is used. Shows the current day of the week. For the purposes of explanation, all parts of the display are shown.
TROUBLESHOOTING 10-1. TROUBLESHOOTING <Check code displayed by self-diagnosis and actions to be taken for service (summary)> Present and past check codes are logged, and they can be displayed on the wired remote controller or controller board of out- door unit. Actions to be taken for service, which depends on whether or not the trouble is reoccurring in the field, are summa- rized in the table below.
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10-2. MALFUNCTION-DIAGNOSIS METHOD BY REMOTE CONTROLLER <In case of trouble during operation> When a malfunction occurs to air conditioner, both indoor unit and outdoor unit will stop and operation lamp blinks to inform unusual stop. < Malfunction-diagnosis method at maintenance service> ■...
• Refer to the following tables for details on the check codes. [Output pattern A] Beeper sounds Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep OPERATION · · · Repeated INDICATOR lamp flash pattern Approx. 2.5 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.5 sec. 0.5 sec.
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● If the unit cannot be operated properly after test run, refer to the following table to find the cause. Symptom Cause Wired remote controller LED 1, 2 (PCB in outdoor unit) For about 2 •For about 2 minutes following power-on,op- After LED 1, 2 are lighted, LED 2 is PLEASE WAIT turned off, then only LED 1 is...
Note: Errors to be detected in outdoor unit, such as codes starting with F, U or E (excluding E0 to E7), are not covered in this document. Please 10-3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS ACTION TABLE refer to the outdoor unit's service manual for the details. Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Check code...
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Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Check code Cause Freezing/overheating protection is (Cooling or drying mode) (Cooling or drying mode) operating Clogged filter (reduced airflow) Check clogs of the filter. Freezing protection (Cooling mode) Short cycle of air path Remove blockage. The unit is in 6-minute resume Low-load (low temperature) prevention mode if pipe <liquid or...
Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Check code Cause Pipe temperature thermistor/ Defective thermistor – Check resistance value of thermistor. Condenser-Evaporator (TH5) characteristics For characteristics, refer to (P1) above. Check contact failure of connector (CN44) The unit is in 3-minute resume protection Contact failure of connector on the indoor controller board.
Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Check code Cause Indoor/outdoor unit communication Note: Contact failure, short circuit or, Check LED display on the outdoor control error (Signal receiving error) miswiring (converse wiring) of circuit board. (Connect A-control service Abnormal if indoor controller board indoor/outdoor unit connecting tool, PAC-SK52ST.) Refer to outdoor unit ser- cannot receive any signal normally for...
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Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Check code Cause Abnormal refrigerant circuit When this error occurs, be sure to replace Abnormal operation of 4-way During Cooling, Dry, or Auto Cooling the 4-way valve. valve operation, the following conditions are Check refrigerant pipes for disconnection or Disconnection of or leakage in regarded as failures when detected for 1 leakage.
10-4. TROUBLESHOOTING OF PROBLEMS Note: Refer to the outdoor unit's service manual for the detail of remote controller. Phenomena Cause Countermeasure (1) LED2 on indoor controller board • When LED1 on indoor controller board is also off. is off. Power supply of rated voltage is not supplied to out- Check the voltage of outdoor power door unit.
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Note: Refer to the outdoor unit's service manual for the detail of remote controller. Phenomena Cause Countermeasure (2) LED2 on indoor controller board • When LED1 on indoor controller board is also blinking. Check indoor/outdoor unit connecting wire is blinking. Connection failure of indoor/outdoor unit connecting for connection failure.
10-5. EMERGENCY OPERATION 10-5-1. When wireless remote controller fails or its battery is exhausted When the remote controller cannot be used When the batteries of the remote controller run out or the remote control- ler malfunctions, the emergency operation can be done using the emer- gency buttons on the grille.
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10-6. HOW TO CHECK THE PARTS PCA-RP35KAQ PCA-RP50KAQ PCA-RP60KAQ PCA-RP71KAQ PCA-RP35KAQR2 PCA-RP50KAQR1 PCA-RP60KAQR1 PCA-RP71KAQR1 PCA-RP35KAQR2-ER PCA-RP50KAQR2 PCA-RP60KAQR2 PCA-RP71KAQR2 PCA-RP50KAQR2-ER PCA-RP60KAQR2-ER PCA-RP71KAQR2-ER PCA-RP100KAQ PCA-RP125KAQ PCA-RP140KAQ PCA-RP100KAQR2 PCA-RP125KAQR2 PCA-RP140KAQR2 PCA-RP100KAQR2-ER PCA-RP125KAQR2-ER PCA-RP140KAQR2-ER Parts name Check points Room temperature Disconnect the connector then measure the resistance with a tester.
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10-6-2. DC Fan motor (fan motor/indoor controller circuit board) Check method of DC fan motor (fan motor/indoor controller circuit board) Notes · High voltage is applied to the connecter (CNMF) for the fan motor. Pay attention to the service. · Do not pull out the connector (CNMF) for the motor with the power supply on. board and fan motor.) (It causes trouble of the indoor controller circuit Self check...
SPECIAL FUNCTION 11-1. ROTATION FUNCTION (AND BACK-UP FUNCTION, 2ND STAGE CUT-IN FUNCTION) Note that this function is not available for SUZ model. 11-1-1. Operation (1) Rotation function (and Back-up function) • Outline of functions · Main and sub unit operate alternately according to the interval of rotation setting. Main and sub unit should be set by refrigerant address.
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• System constraint · This function is available only in cooling mode. [2nd stage cut-in function]··· Request code number "322~324" Ex.) Set temp. by R/C = 20˚C Set point = 26˚C Room temp. ] Set point Room temp. < Set point -4: When request code number is “323”.
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(2) Setting method of each function by wired remote controller ■ PAR-30MAA/PAR-31MAA Stop operation ( Check menu Error history Refrigerant volume check Refrigerant leak check Smooth maintenance Select "Service" from the Main menu, and press the button. Request code Service menu: Cursor Select "Check"...
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(3) Rotation and back up operation PAR-30MAA/PAR-31MAA Press the button. Main Main menu Maintenance Initial setting Select "Service" with the [Cursor] buttons ( ) or the [Page] buttons ( Service ), and press the button. Main display: Cursor Page Enter the current maintenance password (4 numerical digits). Service menu •...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE PCA-RP35KAQ PCA-RP50KAQ PCA-RP60KAQ PCA-RP71KAQ PCA-RP35KAQR2 PCA-RP50KAQR1 PCA-RP60KAQR1 PCA-RP71KAQR1 PCA-RP35KAQR2-ER PCA-RP50KAQR2 PCA-RP60KAQR2 PCA-RP71KAQR2 PCA-RP50KAQR2-ER PCA-RP60KAQR2-ER PCA-RP71KAQR2-ER PCA-RP100KAQ PCA-RP125KAQ PCA-RP140KAQ PCA-RP100KAQR2 PCA-RP125KAQR2 PCA-RP140KAQR2 PCA-RP100KAQR2-ER PCA-RP125KAQR2-ER PCA-RP140KAQR2-ER Be careful when removing heavy parts. (Photo: PCA-RP125KAQ) PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Removing the air intake grille (1) Slide the air intake grille holding knobs (at 2 or 3 loca- tions) to the rear to open the air intake grille.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS 3. Removing the room temperature thermistor (TH1) Photo 4 (1) Remove the air intake grille. (See Figure 1, 2) Casing (2) Remove the beam by removing screws. (See Photo 1) (3) Remove 2 screws from the electrical cover, and remove the electrical cover.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS 5. Removing the fan (3 connection) Photo 9 Fan guard Beam (1) Remove the air intake grille. (See Figure 1, 2) (2) Remove the beam by removing screws. (See Photo 1) (3) Remove 2 screws from the electrical cover, and remove the electrical cover.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS Photo 13 7. Removing the vane motor (1) Remove the air intake. (See Figure 1, 2) Connector (2) Remove the right side panel. (See Figure 3, 4) Vane motor and cover (3) Remove the connector of vane motor. (4) Remove 2 screws of vane motor cover , then remove vane motor.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS 10. Removing the pipe temperature thermistors/liquid (TH2) Photo 18 and condenser/evaporator temperature themistor (TH5). (1) Remove the air intake grille. (See Figure 1, 2) (2) Remove the left and right side panels. (See Figure 3,4) (3) Remove the under panel.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS & ILLUSTRATIONS Photo 22 13. Removing the heat exchanger (1) Remove the air intake grille. (See Figure 1, 2) (2) Remove the beam. (See Photo 1) (3) Remove the electrical cover. (See Photo 1) (4) Pull the electrical box downward. (See Photo 2) (5) Remove the left and right side panels.
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HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BLDG., 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN Copyright 2010 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION Distributed in Jul. 2014 No.OCH491 REVISED EDITION-D Distributed in Aug. 2013 No.OCH491 REVISED EDITION-C Distributed in Oct. 2012 No.OCH491 REVISED EDITION-B New publication, effective Jul. 2014 Distributed in Feb.