AR10FVSED Series AR13FVSED Series AR18FVSED Series AR24FVSED Series Air Conditioner user & installation manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register DB68-03662A(1)
Features of your new air conditioner Contents USING PARTS Safety precautions ................. 3 Checking before use ..............On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless Checking the name of the parts ......... nights, there is no better escape from the heat than the Checking the remote controller ..........
Before using your new air conditioner, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure functions of your new appliance. Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the information online at www.samsung.com . Important safety symbols and precautions: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe WARNING personal injury or death.
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Safety precautions not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak. This may result in electric shock or fire. Never install the outdoor unit in a location such as on a high external wall where it could fall.
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FOR POWER SUPPLY WARNING When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest service center. Do not pull or excessively bend the power line. Do not twist or tie the power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power line, insert the power line between objects, or push the power line into the space behind the appliance.
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Safety precautions Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the air conditioner off with the circuit breaker while it is operating. Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
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FOR USING WARNING Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows children to climb onto the machine. This may result in children seriously injuring themselves. Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly ventilated ...
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Safety precautions Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
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WARNING FOR CLEANING Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance. This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire. wait until the fan stops. ...
Checking before use Operation ranges The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the Mode Indoor temperature Outdoor temperature Indoor humidity Cooling 16 ˚C ~32 ˚C -10 ˚C~46 ˚C Relative humidity 80 % or less 18 ˚C ~32 ˚C -10 ˚C~46 ˚C...
Checking the name of the parts below Main parts Humidity sensor Room temperature sensor Air intake (up and down) Blade pin lever SPi indicator Display Temperature/Auto clean( ) indicator Operation indicator Timer indicator Wi-Fi indicator Smart Saver indicator indicator Power button Crystal EU_AR09FSSE@_IB_DB68-03364A_EN.indd 11 2012-11-9 14:28:26...
Checking the remote controller • Point the remote controller towards the remote controller receiver of the indoor unit. • When you properly press the button on the remote controller, you will hear beep sound from the indoor unit and a transmit indicator( ) appears on the remote controller display.
Remote controller display The heat mode is not available for this model eration mode Quiet indicator Turbo indicator indicator Low battery indicator SPi indicator Transmit indicator Smart Saver indicator (Has no this function) d'light Cool indicator Air swing indicator F indicator Fan speed indicator Set temperature indicator Auto (Turbo)
Basic function Basic operation is an operation mode that can be selected by pressing the Mode button. Auto In Auto mode, the air conditioner will automatically set the temperature and fan speed depending on the room temperature detected by the room temperature. •...
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Press the button to turn on the air conditioner. Press the button to set the operating mode. • Each time you press the Mode button, the mode will change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat. * The Heat mode is not available for this model. Press the button to set the desired fan speed.
Press the Air swing button on the remote controller. up and down continuously to circulate the air. Press the Air swing direction in a constant position. position you prefer. • CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury when the unit is mishandled.
mode Before using good’ sleep mode, set the current time.(For setting current time, refer to the page 18.) or a comfortable sleep, the air conditioner will operate it Fall asleep Sound sleep Wake up from mode. When the air conditioner is on and in cool mode 1.
Setting the Current time Before using the functions of the air-conditioner, set the current time. 1. Press 2 F button F indicator appears on the remote controller display. 2. Press Time Set button to set the current time AM or PM indicator will blink and you can set the time by pressing Temp hr. + or – ...
3. Press the Set/Cancel button to active it. On timer indicator stops blinking and reserved time will be displayed for 3 seconds. If you don’t press Set/Cancel button within 10 seconds after selecting the time the indicator on the indoor unit. Cancel Press the Set/Cancel button once again.
Using the SPi function Press the button on the remote controller. indicator appears on the remote controller display. Cancel Press the button once again. • Using the Quiet function You can reduce the noise generated from an indoor unit. Press the Quiet button on the remote controller while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode.
Using the d'light Cool function The sensor in the indoor unit, which measures temperature and humidity in a room, keeps the room temperature at a comfortable level by controlling the temperature and the fan speed automatically. Press the d'light Cool button on the remote controller while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode.
Cleaning the air conditioner • CAUTION Cleaning the indoor unit Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly wet or dry cloth when needed. • C ontact the service center when you clean the indoor unit heat exchanger because it needs to be disassembled. •...
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Cleaning the air conditioner Full HD lter Full HD lter towards you and slide it down. Full HD lter Open the panel and put the Full HD lter out. Clean the Full HD lter with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. If dust is too heavy, rinse it with running water.
Maintaining the air conditioner If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition. 1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours in components.
Troubleshooting Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION The air • Check power status and then operate the air conditioner conditioner does again. not work at all. •...
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PROBLEM SOLUTION • Check if you have selected Auto/Dry/ mode. adjustment is not In these desired temperature is set to auto working. the temperature Fan speed • Check if you have selected Auto/Dry/Turbo/ adjustment is not mode. In these mode, fan speed is set to Auto working.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Error is indicated. • When the indoor unit blink, contact the nearest service center. Noise is • Depending on the status of the air conditioner usage, noise generated. normal. Smoke is • If may not be a but it can be a steam generated by the generated from defrost operation from outdoor heat exchanger during Heat...
SAMSUNG’s technical support if the unit produces smoke, if the power cable is hot or damaged or if the unit is very noisy. Always remember to inspect the unit, electric connections, refrigerant tubes and protections regularly. These operations ...
Installing the unit IMPORTANT: When installing the unit, always remember to connect the refrigerant tubes, then the electrical lines. Always disassemble the electric lines before the refrigerant tubes. Upon receipt, inspect the product to verify that it has not been damaged during transport. ...
Choosing the installation location Outdoor Unit Where it is not exposed to strong wind Well ventilated and dustless places Where possible keep out of sunlight and rain Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air ...
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Space Requirements for Outdoor Unit When installing 1 outdoor unit Figure Description Top view Side view Air intake Air outlet Air intake Air outlet Air ow direction (Unit : mm) When the air outlet is opposite the When the air outlet is towards the When 3 sides of the outdoor unit are wall wall...
Choosing the installation location (Unit : mm) When the walls are blocking front and the rear side of the outdoor units When the upper part of the outdoor unit and the air outlet is opposite the wall 300 or more 600 or more 600 or more When front and rear side of the outdoor unit is towards the wall...
Optional accessories The following connection accessories are optional. If they are not supplied, you should obtain them before installing the air conditioner. Insulated Insulated Assembly Insulated Assembly Pipe, Insulated Assembly Pipe, PE T3 Foam Tube Vinyl Tapes (2) Assembly Pipe, Pipe, Ø9.52mm (1) Ø15.88mm (1) Insulation (1)
2. Fix the indoor unit. (1) Fix the installation plate to the wall giving attention to the weight of the indoor unit. Plastic • If you mount the plate to a concrete wall using plastic anchors, make sure that Anchor Wall gaps between the wall and the plate, created by projected anchor, is less than <...
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There must be no space between the terminal and the screw when connected. The terminal socket is upside down. or there is a space between the screw and the ring terminal. • For the terminal block wiring, use a wire with a ring terminal socket only. CAUTION ng work.
Installing and connecting the assembly pipe of the indoor unit refrigeration grade pipe only, (Cu DHP type according to ISO1337), degreased and deoxidized, suitable for operating pressures of at least 4200 kPa and for burst pressure of at least 20700 kPa. Under no circumstances must sanitary type copper pipe be used.
Purging the indoor unit The indoor unit is supplied with inert gas (nitrogen). If this one isn’t true, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT since leakage could be inside the indoor unit. 1. Unscrew the caps at the end of each pipe. All inert gas exhausts from the indoor unit.
Drain hose installation 1. If necessary, connect the 2-meter extension drain hose to the drain hose. 2. If you use the extension drain hose, insulate the inside of the extension drain hose with a shield. • If you do not use the other drain hose hole, block it with a rubber stopper.
Purging the connected pipes The outdoor unit is loaded with i r f . t n : e r i t i greenhouse gas, covered by Kyoto Protocol, with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) = 1975. It may cause reduction of cooling capacity and malfunction. Refrigerant for air purging is not charged in the outdoor unit. Use Vacuum Pump as seen in the picture.
3. Connect the charging hose of the low-pressure side of manifold gauge to a Manifold gauge gas service port as seen in the picture. 4. Open the valve of the low pressure side of manifold gauge counterclockwise. Valve 5. Evacuate the air in the connected pipes using the vacuum pump for about Gas service port 15 minutes.
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Purging the connected pipes Important information regulation regarding the refrigerant used Refrigerant type GWP value Protocol. R410A 1975 Do not vent gases into the atmosphere. GWP=Global Warming Potential the factory refrigerant charge of the product, covered by the Kyoto Protocol. ...
Performing the gas leak tests Make sure to check for gas leaks before completing the installation process (connecting the assembly pipe and hose between Test part for outdoor unit Test part for indoor unit Before inspecting the leakage, use a torque wrench to close the cap for ▶...
Fixing the indoor unit in place Perform the following work on the area where gas leak test was done priorly. After checking for gas leaks in the system, insulate the pipe, hose and cables. Insulation Then place the indoor unit on the installation plate. 1.
Final Check and Trial Operation To complete the installation, perform the following checks and tests to ensure that the air conditioner operates correctly. Check the followings: • Strength of the installation site • Tightness of pipe connection to detect gas leak •...
How to connect your extended power cables Items to prepare (compressor and insulation tape should be prepared by an installation technician.) Tools Crimping plier Connection sleeve (mm) Insulation tape Contraction tube (mm) Spec MH-14 20xØ7.0(HxOD) Width 18 mm 50xØ8.0(LxOD) Shape (Unit: mm) of the power cable.
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