1. Safety Precautions Read the following “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” carefully before perform any servicing. Electrical work must be installed or serviced by a licensed electrician. Be sure to use the correct rating of the power plug and main circuit for the model installed. The caution items stated here must be followed because these important contents are related to safety.
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19. During installation, install the refrigerant piping properly before run the compressor. (Operation of compressor without fixing refrigeration piping and valves at opened condition will cause suck-in of air, abnormal high pressure in refrigeration cycle and result in explosion, injury etc.). 20.
2. Specifications Indoor CS-RE18NKE CS-RE24NKE Model Outdoor CU-RE18NKE CU-RE24NKE Performance Test Condition EUROVENT EUROVENT Phase, Hz Single, 50 Single, 50 Power Supply Min. Mid. Max. Min. Mid. Max. 0.98 5.00 6.00 0.98 6.80 8.10 Capacity BTU/h 3340 17100 20500 3340...
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Type Cross-Flow Fan Cross-Flow Fan Material ASG30K1 ASG30K1 Motor Type Transistor (8 poles) Transistor (8 poles) Input Power 94.8 94.8 Output Power Cool Heat Cool 1000 Heat 1070 1090 Cool 1080 1200 Speed Heat 1190 1280 Cool 1200 1410 Heat 1310 1480 Cool...
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Inner Diameter 16.7 16.7 Drain Hose Length Fin Material Aluminium (Pre Coat) Aluminium (Pre Coat) Fin Type Slit Fin Slit Fin Indoor Heat Exchanger Row x Stage x FPI 2 x 15 x 17 2 x 15 x 21 Size (W x H x L) 810 x 315 x 25.4 810 x 315 x 25.4 Fin Material...
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Indoor CS-RE18NKX CS-RE24NKX Model Outdoor CU-RE18NKX CU-RE24NKX Performance Test Condition EUROVENT EUROVENT Phase, Hz Single, 50 Single, 50 Power Supply Min. Mid. Max. Min. Mid. Max. 0.98 5.00 6.00 0.98 6.80 8.10 Capacity BTU/h 3340 17100 20500 3340 23200 27600 kcal/h 4300 5160...
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Type Cross-Flow Fan Cross-Flow Fan Material ASG30K1 ASG30K1 Motor Type Transistor (8 poles) Transistor (8 poles) Input Power 94.8 94.8 Output Power Cool Heat Cool 1000 Heat 1070 1090 Cool 1080 1200 Speed Heat 1190 1280 Cool 1200 1410 Heat 1310 1480 Cool...
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Inner Diameter 16.7 16.7 Drain Hose Length Fin Material Aluminium (Pre Coat) Aluminium (Pre Coat) Fin Type Slit Fin Slit Fin Indoor Heat Exchanger Row x Stage x FPI 2 x 15 x 17 2 x 15 x 21 Size (W x H x L) 810 x 315 x 25.4 810 x 315 x 25.4 Fin Material...
3. Features Inverter Technology Wider output range Energy saving More precise temperature control Environment Protection Non-ozone depletion substances refrigerant (R410A) Long Installation Piping CS/CU-RE18NKE/NKX, long piping up to 20 meter CS/CU-RE24NKE/NKX, long piping up to 30 meter Easy to use remote control Quality Improvement Random auto restart after power failure for safety restart operation Gas leakage protection...
11. Installation Instruction 11.1 Select the Best Location 11.1.3 Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram 11.1.1 Indoor Unit Do not install the unit in excessive oil fume area such as kitchen, workshop and etc. There should not be any heat source or steam near the unit.
11.2 Indoor Unit 11.2.1 How to Fix Installation Plate 11.2.2 To Drill a Hole in the Wall and The mounting wall shall be strong and solid enough to Install a Sleeve of Piping prevent if from the vibration. Insert the piping sleeve to the hole. Fix the bushing to the sleeve.
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11.2.3.1 For the right rear piping 11.2.3.2 For the right and right bottom piping 11.2.3.3 For the embedded piping (This can be used for left rear piping and left bottom piping also.)
11.2.4 Connect the Cable to the Indoor Unit The inside and outside connection cable can be connected without removing the front grille. Connection cable between indoor unit and outdoor unit shall be approved polychloroprene sheathed 4 x 1.5 mm flexible cord, type designation 245 IEC 57 or heavier cord.
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11.2.4.1 Cutting and flaring the piping Please cut using pipe cutter and then remove the burrs. Remove the burrs by using reamer. If burrs are not removed, gas leakage may be caused. Turn the piping end down to avoid the metal powder entering the pipe. Please make flare after inserting the flare nut onto the copper pipes.
11.3 Outdoor Unit 11.3.1 Install the Outdoor Unit After selecting the best location, start installation according to Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram. Fix the unit on concrete or rigid frame firmly and horizontally by bolt nut (ø10 mm). When installing at roof, please consider strong wind and earthquake. Please fasten the installation stand firmly with bolt or nails.
Turn on the power switch of the vacuum pump and make sure that the needle in the gauge moves from 0 cmHg (0 MPa) to -76 cmHg (-0.1 MPa). Then evacuate the air approximately ten minutes. Close the Low side valve of the charging set and turn off the vacuum pump. Make sure that the needle in the gauge does not move after approximately five minutes.
12. Operation and Control 12.1 Basic Function Inverter control, which equipped with a microcomputer in determining the most suitable operation mode as time passes, automatically adjusts output power for maximum comfort always. In order to achieve the suitable operation mode, the microcomputer maintains the set temperature by measuring the temperature of the environment and performing temperature shifting.
12.1.5 Automatic Operation This mode can be set using remote control and the operation is decided by remote control setting temperature, remote control operation mode and indoor intake air temperature. During operation mode judgment, indoor fan motor (with speed of Lo-) is running for 30 seconds to detect the indoor intake air temperature.
[Heating] According to indoor pipe temperature, automatic heating fan speed is determined as follows. B. Feedback control Immediately after the fan motor started, feedback control is performed once every second. During fan motor on, if fan motor feedback ≥ 2550 rpm or < 50 rpm continue for 10 seconds, then fan motor error counter increase, fan motor is then stop and restart.
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Manual vertical airflow direction can be set using remote control; the angles of the vane are as stated above and the positions of the vane are as Figure 2 below. When the air conditioner is stopped using remote control, the vane will shift to close position. 12.2.2 Horizontal Airflow Automatic horizontal airflow direction can be set using remote control;...
12.3 ON Timer Control ON timer can be set using remote control, the unit with timer set will start operate earlier than the setting time. This is to provide a comfortable environment when reaching the set ON time. 60 minutes before the set time, indoor (at fan speed of Lo-) and outdoor fan motor start operate for 30 seconds to determine the indoor intake air temperature and outdoor air temperature in order to judge the operation starting time.
13. Protection Control 13.1 Protection Control For All Operations 13.1.1 Time Delay Safety Control The compressor will not start for three minutes after stop of operation. This control is not applicable if the power supply is cut off and on again or after 4-way valve deices condition. 13.1.2 Total Running Current Control When the outdoor unit total running current (AC) exceeds X value, the frequency instructed for compressor operation will be decreased.
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13.1.4 Compressor Overheating Prevention Control Instructed frequency for compressor operation will be regulated by compressor top temperature. The changes of frequency are as below figure. If compressor discharge temperature exceeds 107°C (RE18NK) and 112°C (RE24NK), compressor will be stop, occurs 4 times per 20 minutes, timer LED will be blinking (“F97” is to be confirmed). 13.1.5 Low Pressure Prevention Control (Gas Leakage Detection) Control start conditions For 5 minutes, the compressor continuously operates and outdoor total current is between 1.38A and 1.65A...
13.2 Protection Control For Cooling & Soft Dry Operation 13.2.1 Outdoor Air Temperature Control The compressor operating frequency is regulated in accordance to the outdoor air temperature as shown in the diagram below. This control will begin 1 minute after the compressor starts. Compressor frequency will adjust base on Outdoor Air Temperature.
13.2.6 Odor Cut Control To reduce the odor released from the unit. Start Condition AUTO FAN Speed is selected during COOL or DRY operation. During freeze prevention control and timer preliminary operation, this control is not applicable. Control content Depends on compressor conditions: 1.
14. Servicing Mode 14.1 Auto OFF/ON Button AUTO OPERATION MODE The Auto Operation will be activated immediately once the Auto OFF/ON button is pressed. This operation can be used to operate air conditioner with limited function if remote control is misplaced or malfunction. TEST RUN OPERATION (FOR PUMP DOWN/SERVICING PURPOSE) The Test Run operation will be activated if the Auto OFF/ON button is pressed continuously for more than 5 seconds.
REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVING SOUND OFF/ON MODE The Remote Control Receiving Sound OFF/ON Mode will be activated if the Auto OFF/ON button is pressed continuously for more than 16 seconds (4 “beep” sounds will occur at 16th seconds to identify the Remote Control Receiving Sound Off/On Mode is in standby condition) and press “AC Reset”...
15. Troubleshooting Guide 15.1 Refrigeration Cycle System In order to diagnose malfunctions, make sure that there are no electrical problems before inspecting the refrigeration cycle. Such problems include insufficient insulation, problem with the power source, malfunction of a compressor and a fan. The normal outlet air temperature and pressure of the refrigeration cycle depends on various conditions, the standard values for them are shown in the table on the right.
15.2 Relationship Between The Condition Of The Air Conditioner And Pressure And Electric Current Cooling Mode Heating Mode Condition of the Electric current Electric current air conditioner Low Pressure High Pressure Low Pressure High Pressure during operation during operation Insufficient refrigerant (gas leakage) Clogged capillary tube or Strainer...
15.3 Breakdown Self Diagnosis Function 15.3.1 Self Diagnosis Function (Three Digits Alphanumeric Code) When the latest abnormality code on the main Once abnormality has occurred during operation, unit and code transmitted from the remote the unit will stop its operation, and Timer LEDs controller are matched, power LED will light blink.
15.5 Self-diagnosis Method 15.5.1 H11 (Indoor/Outdoor Abnormal Communication) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the data received from outdoor unit in indoor unit signal transmission is checked whether it is normal. Malfunction Caused Faulty indoor unit PCB. Faulty outdoor unit PCB.
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15.5.2 H14 (Indoor Intake Air Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the indoor intake air temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused Faulty connector connection. Faulty sensor.
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15.5.3 H15 (Compressor Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor compressor temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused Faulty connector connection. Faulty sensor. Faulty PCB. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.4 H16 (Outdoor Current Transformer Open Circuit) Malfunction Decision Conditions A current transformer (CT) is detected by checking the compressor running frequency (≥ rated frequency) and CT detected input current (less than 0.65A) for continuously 20 seconds. Malfunction Caused CT defective. Outdoor PCB defective.
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15.5.5 H19 (Indoor Fan Motor – DC Motor Mechanism Locked) Malfunction Decision Conditions The rotation speed detected by the Hall IC during fan motor operation is used to determine abnormal fan motor (feedback of rotation > 2550rpm or < 50rpm). Malfunction Caused Operation stops due to short circuit inside the fan motor winding.
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15.5.6 H23 (Indoor Pipe Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the indoor heat exchanger temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused Faulty connector connection. Faulty sensor. Faulty PCB.
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15.5.7 H27 (Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor air temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused Faulty connector connection. Faulty sensor. Faulty PCB.
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15.5.8 H28 (Outdoor Pipe Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor pipe temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused Faulty connector connection. Faulty sensor. Faulty PCB.
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15.5.9 H30 (Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor discharge pipe temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused Faulty connector connection. Faulty sensor. Faulty PCB.
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15.5.10 H33 (Unspecified Voltage between Indoor and Outdoor) Malfunction Decision Conditions The supply power is detected for its requirement by the indoor/outdoor transmission. Malfunction Caused Wrong models interconnected. Wrong indoor unit and outdoor unit PCBs used. Indoor unit or outdoor unit PCB defective. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.11 H97 (Outdoor Fan Motor – DC Motor Mechanism Locked) Malfunction Decision Conditions The rotation speed detected by the Hall IC during fan motor operation is used to determine abnormal fan motor. Malfunction Caused Operation stops due to short circuit inside the fan motor winding. Operation stops due to breaking of wire inside the fan motor.
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15.5.12 H98 (Indoor High Pressure Protection) Error Code will not display (no Timer LED blinking) but store in EEPROM Malfunction Decision Conditions During heating operation, the temperature detected by the indoor pipe temperature sensor is above 60°C. Malfunction Caused Clogged air filter of the indoor unit. Dust accumulation on the indoor unit heat exchanger.
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15.5.13 H99 (Indoor Freeze Prevention Protection: Cooling or Soft Dry) Error code will not display (no TIMER LED blinking) but store in EEPROM Malfunction Decision Conditions Freeze prevention control takes place (when indoor pipe temperature is lower than 2°C). Malfunction Caused Clogged air filter of the indoor unit.
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15.5.14 F11 (4-way valve Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions When heating operation, when indoor pipe temperature is below 10°C. When cooling operation, when indoor pipe temperature is above 45°C. Malfunction Caused Connector in poor contact. Faulty sensor. Faulty outdoor unit PCB. 4-way valve defective.
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15.5.15 F90 (Power Factor Correction Protection) Malfunction Decision Conditions During startup and operation of cooling and heating, when Power Factor Correction (PFC) protection circuitry at the outdoor unit main PCB senses abnormal high DC voltage level. Malfunction Caused DC voltage peak due to power supply surge. DC voltage peak due to compressor windings not uniform.
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15.5.16 F91 (Refrigeration Cycle Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During cooling, compressor frequency = Fcmax. During heating, compressor frequency > Fhrated. During cooling and heating operation, running current: 0.65A < I < 1.65A. During cooling, indoor intake - indoor pipe < 4°C. During heating, indoor pipe - indoor intake <...
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15.5.17 F93 (Compressor Rotation Failure) Malfunction Decision Conditions A compressor rotation failure is detected by checking the compressor running condition through the position detection circuit. Malfunction Caused Compressor terminal disconnect. Outdoor PCB malfunction. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.18 F95 (Cooling High Pressure Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling, when outdoor unit heat exchanger high temperature data (61°C) is detected by the outdoor pipe temperature sensor. Malfunction Caused Outdoor pipe temperature rise due to short circuit of hot discharge air flow. Outdoor pipe temperature rise due to defective of outdoor fan motor.
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15.5.19 F96 (IPM Overheating) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operating of cooling and heating, when IPM temperature data (100°C) is detected by the IPM temperature sensor. Multi Models Only Compressor Overheating: During operation of cooling and heating, when the compressor OL is activated. Heat Sink Overheating: During operation of cooling and heating, when heat sink temperature data (90°C) is detected by the heat sink temperature sensor.
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15.5.20 F97 (Compressor Overheating) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling and heating, when compressor tank temperature data (112°C) is detected by the compressor tank temperature sensor. Malfunction Caused Refrigerant shortage (refrigerant leakage). 2/3 way valve closed. Detection error due to faulty compressor tank temperature sensor. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.21 F98 (Input Over Current Detection) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling and heating, when an input over-current (16.8A) is detected by checking the input current value being detected by current transformer (CT) with the compressor running. Malfunction Caused Over-current due to compressor failure.
15.5.22 F99 (Output Over Current Detection) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling and heating, when an output over-current (18.5A) is detected by checking the current that flows in the inverter DC peak sensing circuitry. Malfunction Caused DC peak due to compressor failure. DC peak due to defective power transistor(s).
16. Disassembly and Assembly Instructions WARNING High Voltage are generated in the electrical parts area by the capacitor. Ensure that the capacitor has discharged sufficiently before proceeding with repair work. Failure to heed this caution may result in electric shocks. 16.1 Indoor Electronic Controllers, Cross Flow Fan and Indoor Fan Motor Removal Procedures 16.1.1 To remove front grille...
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16.1.4 To remove discharge grille Figure 5 16.1.5 To remove control board Figure 6...
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16.1.6 To remove cross flow fan and indoor fan motor Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9...
17. Technical Data 17.1 Operation Characteristics 17.1.1 CS-RE18NK CU-RE18NK Cooling Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16°C Compressor frequency: F 16.600 16.100 15.600 15.100 14.600 14.100 13.600 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C) 6.200 5.700...
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Cooling Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19°C, 35/-°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16°C Compressor frequency: F 15.500 15.400 15.300 15.200 Piping Length (m) 5.100 5.000 4.900 4.800 Piping Length (m) 0.940 0.930 0.920 0.910 0.900 Piping Length (m) 6.630...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30°C Compressor frequency: F 40.000 38.000 36.000 34.000 32.000 30.000 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C) 6.600 6.100 5.600 5.100 4.600 4.100 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C) 7.200 6.700 6.200...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-°C, 7/6°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30°C Compressor frequency: F 36.900 36.800 36.700 36.600 Piping Length (m) 5.840 5.820 5.800 5.780 5.760 Piping Length (m) 2.800 2.795 2.790 2.785 2.780 2.775...
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17.1.2 CS-RE24NK CU-RE24NK Cooling Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16°C Compressor frequency: F 14.000 13.500 13.000 12.500 12.000 11.500 11.000 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C) 8.400 7.900 7.400 6.900 6.400 5.900 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C)
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Cooling Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19°C, 35/-°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16°C Compressor frequency: F 13.000 12.900 12.800 12.700 12.600 Piping Length (m) 6.900 6.800 6.700 6.600 6.500 Piping Length (m) 0.880 0.870 0.860 0.850 0.840...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30°C Compressor frequency: F 46.000 44.000 42.000 40.000 38.000 36.000 34.000 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C) 9.700 9.200 8.700 8.200 7.700 7.200 6.700 6.200 5.700 Outdoor Air Temperature (°C)
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Heating Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-°C, 7/6°C Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30°C Compressor frequency: F 44.000 43.000 42.000 41.000 40.000 39.000 Piping Length (m) 8.700 8.200 7.700 7.200 Piping Length (m) 3.200 3.100 3.000 2.900 2.800...
18. Exploded View and Replacement Parts List 18.1 Indoor Unit Note: The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement. The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service parts.
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<Model: CS-RE18NKE CS-RE18NKX CS-RE24NKE CS-RE24NKX> REF. PART NAME & DESCRIPTION QTY. CS-RE18NKE CS-RE18NKX CS-RE24NKE CS-RE24NKX REMARK CHASSIS COMPLETE CWD50C1654 ← ← ← FAN MOTOR ARW7627AC ← ← ← CROSS-FLOW FAN COMPLETE CWH02C1077 ← ← ← BEARING ASSY CWH64K007 ← ←...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CWF615146 ← ← ← INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CWF615147 ← ← ← AIR PURIFYING FILTER CWD00C1280 ← ← ← (Note) All parts are supplied from PAPAMY, Malaysia (Vendor Code: 00029488). “O” marked parts are recommended to be kept in stock.
18.2 Outdoor Unit 18.2.1 CU-RE18NKE CU-RE18NKX Note: The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement. The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service part.
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REF. NO. PART NAME & DESCRIPTION QTY. CU-RE18NKE CU-RE18NKX REMARK CHASSIS COMPLETE CWD52K1261 ← ANTI - VIBRATION BUSHING CWH50077 ← COMPRESSOR 5RD132XBA21 ← NUT - COMPRESSOR MOUNT CWH56000J ← SOUND PROOF MATERIAL CWG302632 ← FAN MOTOR BRACKET CWD541153 ← FAN MOTOR ARW8401AC ←...
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18.2.2 CU-RE24NKE CU-RE24NKX Note: The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement. The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service part.
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REF. NO. PART NAME & DESCRIPTION QTY. CU-RE24NKE CU-RE24NKX REMARK CHASSIS COMPLETE CWD52K1190 ← ANTI - VIBRATION BUSHING CWH50055 ← PACKING CWB81043 ← COMPRESSOR 5KD240XAF21 ← NUT - COMPRESSOR MOUNT CWH561049 ← FAN MOTOR BRACKET CWD541126 ← FAN MOTOR CWA951636 ←...
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