LG Room Air Conditioner SERVICE MANUAL MODELS: LWC121CGMK0 LWC143CGMK0 LWC143CSMK0 LWC243NSAB1 LWC243NSMM1 CAUTION • BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. • ONLY FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Air Conditioner Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions............................3 Dimensions ..............................7 Outside Dimensions ...........................7 Product Specifications ..........................11 Installation ..............................11 Select the Best Location .........................11 Installation Check .............................11 How to Secure the Drain Pipe ........................11 How to Install(Installation kit not included models)...................12 How to Install(Installation kit included models)..................13 When Using Installation Kits ........................13 Suggested Tool Requirements .........................14...
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
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Safety Precautions Operational Plug in the power plug proper- Do not operate or stop the Do not damage or use an unit by inserting or pulling out unspecified power cord. the power plug. • Otherwise, it will cause electric • It will cause electric shock or fire •...
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Safety Precautions Do not allow water to run into Leave the door closed while Ventilate before operating air electric parts. the air conditioner is running. conditioner when gas goes out. • It will cause failure of machine or • It is not designed to cool the entire •...
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Safety Precautions Do not place heavy object on If water enters the product, turn Do not clean the air the power cord and take care off the the power switch of the conditioner with water. so that the cord should not be main body of appliance.
Dimensions Dimensions Symbols Used in this Manual This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock. This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the air conditioner. This symbol indicates special notes. NOTICE Outside Dimensions Model 12K , 14K MODELS Dimension mm(inch)
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Dimensions Model 24K Btu Dimension mm(inch) 660(26") mm(inch) 428(16 ") mm(inch) 675(26 ") 8 Room Air Conditioner...
Installation Installation Select the Best Location 1.To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly. 2.Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly FENCE on the unit. AWNING 3.The outside of the cabinet must extend outward for at COOLED AIR least 12"...
Installation How to Install (Models without Installation kit) • For MODELS : LWC121CGMK0 / LWC143CGMK0 Shipping screws 1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at both sides and at the back. 2. Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the cabinet.
Installation How to Install (Models with Installaion Kit ) When Using Gasket RIGHT SIDE HORIZONTAL LINE 1. WINDOW (WIDTH-A, HEIGHT-B) 4. DETAILS 5.1 x 30 ROUND HEAD WOOD SCREWS 2. GASKET 3. WALL 625mm 392mm 280mm 30mm 0~25mm OVER 420mm 5~10mm -5~5mm ")
Installation Suggested Tool Requirements SCREWDRIVER(+, -), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL Shipping screws Preparation of Chassis 1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at both sides and at the back. 2. Slide the unit out from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the cabinet.
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Installation 3. Loosely assemble the sill support using the parts INDOOR OUTDOOR Figure Sill Support Bolt Figure 4 4. Select the position that will place the sill support near the outer most point on sill (See Figure Frame Guide Screw(Type A) Be careful when you install the cabinet NOTICE (Frame Guides...
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Installation 10. Slide the unit into the cabinet.(See Fig. 8) CAUTION: For security purpose, reinstall screws (Type A) at the cabinet's sides. Power cord Screw(Type A) Figure 8 Screw(Type A) 11. Cut the Foam-Strip to the proper length and insert between the upper and lower window sash.
Operation Operation Features • Designed for COOLING ONLY. • Powerful and quiet cooling. • Built-in adjustable THERMOSTAT • Slide-in and slide-out chassis for the simple instal- • Washable one-touch filter lation and service. • Compact size • Side air-intake, side cooled-air discharge. •...
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Operation Power Temp Fan Speed Timer Mode Energy Saver 1. POWER BUTTON To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again. This button takes priority over any other buttons. 2. OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON Everytime you push this button, it will toggle COOL, FAN and DRY.
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Operation • For MODELS : LWC243NSMM1 1. POWER BUTTON Operation starts, when this button is pressed and stops when you press the button again. 2. AUTO SWING (Optional) The vertical louver swings horizontally by the automatic system and stops when you press the button again. 3.
Disassembly Disassembly — Before disassembly, set the CONTROL BOX to OFF and disconnect the power cord. Mechanical Parts 1. Front Grille 1. Open the lnlet grille upward . 2. Remove the screw which fastens the front grille. 3. Pull the front grille from the right side. 4.
Disassembly Air Handling Parts 4. Air Guide and Turbo Fan 1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 1) 2. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 3. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 3) 4. Remove the 4 screws which fasten the brace. 5.
Disassembly 6. Shroud 1. Remove the fan. (Refer to section 5) 2. Remove the screw that fastens the shroud. 3. Remove the shroud. (See Figure 21) 4. Re-install the component by referring to the removal procedure, above. Figure 21 Electrical Parts 7.
Disassembly 9. Capacitor 1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 3) 2. Remove the knobs and the screw that fasten control panel from control box. 3. Remove the screw located in the front. 4. Open the bottom side of control box. 5.
Disassembly 13. Motor 1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 2. Remove the evaporator. (Refer to section 4) 3. Remove the orifice. (Refer to section 4) 4. Remove the blower. (Refer to section 4) 5. Remove the fan. (Refer to section 5) 6.
Disassembly 16. Capillary Tube 3. Remove the capillary tube. 1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 4. Re-install the component by referring to notes. 2. After discharging the refrigerant completely, unbraze the interconnecting tube at the capillary tube.(See caution above) NOTICE —...
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Disassembly Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, Charging cylinder, Manifold gauge, Brazing equipment. Pin-off tool capable of making a vapor-proof seal, Leak detector, Tubing cutter, Hand Tools to remove components, Service valve. Figure 31B-Charging Figure 31A-Pulling Vacuum 26 Room Air Conditioner...
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Piping System CONDENSER COIL CAPILLARY TUBE MOTOR COMPRESSOR BLOWER EVAPORATOR COIL Figure 32 is a brief description of the important components and their function in what is called the refrigeration system. This will help you to understand the refrigeration cycle and the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling cycle. ROOM AIR CONITIONER CYCLE OF REFRIGERATION EVAPORATOR COILS...
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide In general, possible trouble is classified in two kinds. The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is ineffective Air Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and improper application. Unit runs but poor cooling.
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Troubleshooting Guide Fails to Start Check of power source. Check circuit breaker and fuse. Check of control switch Gas leakage of feeler bulb setting. of thermostat Check of control switch. Compressor only fails to Fan only fails to start. start. Improper wiring.
Troubleshooting Guide Room Air Conditioner Voltage Limits NAME PLATE RATING MINIMUM MAXIMUM 208~230±10% 187V 253V 115±10% 104V 126V COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Fan motor will not run. No power Check voltage at outlet. Correct if none. Power supply cord Check voltage to rotary switch and control box. If none, check power supply cord.
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Troubleshooting Guide COMPLAINT REMEDY CAUSE Compressor will not run, Check the TEMP control. If not at the lowest num- Thermistor but fan motor runs. ber, set TEMP control to this setting and restart the unit. Check the continuity of the thermistor. Replace the thermistor if the circuit is open.