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USER'S MANUAL
FREE COMBI SERIES
CASSETTE UNITS
FC-C12AI, FC-C18AI

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL FREE COMBI SERIES CASSETTE UNITS FC-C12AI, FC-C18AI...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Names and functions of parts Safety cautions Remote control operation procedure Optimum operation Trouble shooting Care and maintenance Installation notes Installation accessories and drawings Indoor unit installation Test and check items after installation Thank you for purchasing this air conditioner.Please read this MANUAL carefully before using this unit and then keep it properly for future reference.

  • Page 4: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Indoor unit...

  • Page 5: Safety Cautions

    Safety cautions Read the following instructions carefully before use. Warning Avoid direct air flow to your body and avoid Check whether the installed stand is still firm excessive heating or cooling that may makes enough after the unit has operated for a long you feel uncomfortable and do harm to your time.
  • Page 6 Safety cautions Warning Do not check or repair during the unit is Do not use other operating. It is very dangerous. heating equip- ment near the air conditioner. It will affect the cooling perfor- mance. Never place objects near the air intake and the air outlet of the unit. It may affect performance or stop operation of the unit.

  • Page 7: Remote Control Operation Procedure

    Remote control operation procedure Name and Function-Remote control Note: Be sure that there are no obstructions. Don’t drop or throw the remote controller. Don’t place the remote controller directly in the sunlight. SWING button When it is pressed, the louvers button start to rotate automatically and P r e s s t h i s b u t t o n t o...
  • Page 8 Remote control operation procedure Name and F unction-R emote contr ol. (R emove the cover ) Note: This type of r emote contr oller is a k ind of new cur r ent one. Some buttons of it that are not available to this air conditioner will not be introduced below. L iquid crystal displayer.
  • Page 9 Remote control operation procedure C OOL mode operation procedure A ccor ding to differ ence between r oom temp. and set temp., micr ocomputer can contr ol cooling on or not. I f r oom temp. is higher than set temp., compr essor r uns at C OOL mode. I f room temp.
  • Page 10 Remote control operation procedure HEAT mode operation procedure I f r oom temp. is lower than set temp., compr essor r uns at H E A T mode. I f r oom temp. is higher than set temp., compr essor and outdoor fan motor stop, only indoor fan motor runs.
  • Page 11 Remote control operation procedure DRY mode operation procedure If room temp. is lower than set temp., compressor ,outdoor fan motors stop,indoor fan motors run at low speed. I f r oom temp. is between 2 of set temp., A ir conditioner is dr ying.I f r oom temp.
  • Page 12 Remote control operation procedure AUTO mode operation procedure A t A UT O mode oper ation, standar d T E M P. is 25 for C O O L mode and 20 for H E A T mode. ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ　 　...
  • Page 13 Remote control operation procedure TIMER mode operation procedure A t stopping,press T I M E R ON button, set ON T I M E in range of 0 to 24 hour to start the unit automatically. ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ A t operating,press T I M E R OF F button.set OF F T I M E in range of 0 to 24 hour to stop the unit automatically.
  • Page 14 Remote control operation procedure SLEEP mode operation procedure W hen the unit is cooling or dr ying, if SL E E P operation is set, T E M P. would incr ease 1 in 1 hour and 2 in 2 hour s. I ndoor fan motor r uns at low speed. W hen the unit is heating , if SL E E P oper ation is set, T E M P.
  • Page 15 Remote control operation procedure How to insert batteries 1. Remove the cover from the back of the remote control. 2. Insert the two batteries ( Two AAA dry - cell batteries ) and press ACL. 3. Re - attach the cover. Note: Don’t confuse the new and worn or different types of...

  • Page 16: Optimum Operation

    Optimum operation Adjust the room temperature properly Adjust the room temperature properly for a comfortable environment. Never place anything under the indoor unit that is to be kept dry. Water may drop from the indoor unit when the humidity is over 80% or when the drainage outlet is clogged. Turn off the main power supply swittch when it is not to be used for long periods of time When the main power switch is truned on, some watts of electricity is being used even if the system is not operating.

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Warning * In case of something abnormal (such as bad smell), shut off the power switch immediately and contact service center. * Do not repair the air conditioner by yourself. Because wrong repair may cause fire, please contact service center. * the appliance should not be used by children without supervision.
  • Page 18 Trouble shooting The following are not troubles “Trouble” Cause Restart right after stopping Once the unit is stopped, it will not operate The unit does not Press SET TEMP. and then release immediately. for about 3 minutes to protect it operate when Power is switched on Wati for 1 minute...
  • Page 19 Trouble shooting FAULT INDICATION Meaning （red） （yellow） （green） Compressor high pressure Blink once protection unit stop Indoor unit anti-freezing Twice times protection Low-pressure protection Three times unit stop Air exhaust protection unit stop Four times Over current protection unit Five times stop Communication malfunction unit Six times...
  • Page 20 Trouble shooting When the unit is running operated by wire controller. The Codes of Failure Definitions are as Follows: Meaning Fault code Compressor high pressure protection unit stop Indoor unit anti-freezing protection Low-pressure protection unit stop Air exhaust protection unit stop Over current protection unit stop Communication malfunction unit stop Unit modes conflict...

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Please pull out the power plug after you used the air conditioner. Warning Pull out the power plug before cleaning Do not splash water directly to the unit How to clean the air filter 1.Open the suction grille Use screwdriver screws the two screws.
  • Page 22 Care and maintenance 4.Fix the air filters Replace the air filter into its holder. Make sure that the air filter makes contact with the filter stopper when it is replaced into its holder. Shut the suction grille. Refer to step 1. How to clean the suction grille 1.Open the suection grille.
  • Page 23 Care and maintenance Before starting the air conditioner for the first time in the season 1.Check to make sure no objects obstructing the intake and outlets parts on both the indoor and outdoor units. 2.Check to make sure ground wire is connected and that it is not damaged.

  • Page 24: Installation Notes

    Installation notes L ocation Noise T he air conditioner must be firmly installed and 3 4 Select a place with good ventilation or it may affect liability checks must be done every year. performance or increase noise. A void place whthin easy reach of young children. I nstall the air conditioner on a foundation that can Avoid other heat sources or direct sun light.

  • Page 25: Installation Accessories And Drawings

    Installation accessories and drawings Accessories Name Shape Quantity Notes Drainage hose For indoor side pipe joint Clamp For hole Nylon fastener L=200 Washer Paper pad for installaition Use for Paper pad for Screws ST4.8 13-F installation Heat preservation Sponge for pipe Encase the tie-in Big sealing pad Sealing pad...
  • Page 26 Installation drawings Installation drawings Indoor unit Fig.1 Note: Air conditioner must be installed by skilled personnel according to this manual.

  • Page 27: Indoor Unit Installation

    Indoor unit installation Location 1.Do not place object near the air oulet so that conditioned air can reach the whole room. 2.Be sure to install the indoor unit firmly and horizontly. 3.Select the place that can support 4 times of the indoor unit’s weight and will not increase noise and vibration. 4.Select a place easy to drain water and connect with the outdoor unit.
  • Page 28 Indoor unit installation Fig.5 Hanging preparations (1) Install special nut A, then special nut B onto the hanging bolt. (Fig.6) (2) Raise the body and mount its hooks onto the hanging bolt between the special nuts. (Fig.6) (3) Turn special nut B to adjust the height of the body. (Fig.6) (4) Leveling a level, or vinyl hose filled with water, fine adjust so that the body is level.
  • Page 29 Indoor unit installation Fig.7 Vinyt hose Installing drain pipe NOTE: Install the drain pipe. Install be drain pipe with downward gradient (1/50 to 1/100) and so there are no rises or traps in the pipe. Use general hard polyvinyl chloride pipe (VP25) [outside diameter 1-1/4” (32mm)] and connect it with adhesive (polyvinyl chloride) so that there is no leakage.
  • Page 30 Indoor unit installation Connecting the pipes Besure to use both a spanner and wrench together as shown in the drawing during connecting or disconnecting pipes to/from the unit. The pipe of water-in/out is pipe thread G3/4.The surface of thread should be enlaced by the two or three-circles trap. After the water-in pipe and water-out pipe is connecting tightly,starting the water pump,then checking it’s airproof performance.

  • Page 31: Electrical Wiring

    Indoor unit installation Electrical wiring How to connect wiring to the terminals A. For solid core wiring (or F-cable) (1) Cut the wire end with a wire cutter or wire-cutting pliers, then stuip the insulation to about 15/16” (25mm) of expose the solid wire.
  • Page 32 * An all-pole disconnection device which has at least 3mm separation distance in all pole and a residual current device(RCD)with the rating of above 10mA shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring according to the national rule. 4-core rubber cable (to outdoor unit) Circuit Diagram FC-C12AI FC-C18AI...
  • Page 33 Indoor unit installation Bolting the grille assembly to the body Install the grille assembly to the body with the four bolts,spring washers,and washers. Fig.14 Washer Spring washer Bolt No gap between ceiling and grille around entire periphery. Wireless unit connection wire wiring (1).
  • Page 34 Indoor unit installation Fig.16 Part A detail view Installing/Removing the intake grille 1. Installing the intake grille (1) Full insert the intake grille hooks into the rectangular holes in the panel. Fig.17 (2) Close the intake grille,then slide the tow grille stoppers outward. Fig.18...
  • Page 35 Indoor unit installation 2.Removing the intake grille (1) Slide the two grille stoppers inward,and then open the iotake grill. Fig.19 Grille stopper (2) Remove the geille hook screws, and then open the intake grille. Fig.20 Grille hook (3) Open the intake grille so that it is at an angle of 20° to 40° ,and then remove the grille. Fig.21 Caution: (1)the louver angle cannot be changed if the power is not no, (It moved by hand,ir may be damaged.)
  • Page 36 Indoor unit installation Connection of refrigerant pipe Besure to use both a spanner and torque wrench together as shown in the drawing,connecting or disconnecting pipes to/from the unit. Refer to table 1 to determine the proper tightening torque (over tightening may damage the flare and cause leaks.) When conecting the flare nut,coat the flare both inside and outside with refrigerating machine oil and initially tighten by hand 3 or 4 turns.

  • Page 37: Test And Check Items After Installation

    Test and check items after installation Test operation 1. Prepare for test (1) Do not turn on the power switch before all installation is finsihed. (2) Connect wires corectly and firmly. (3) Open the check valve. (4) Remove all dust. 2.

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