FDQ16PY1 FDQ20PY1 FDQ16PYL English FDQ20PYL Thank you for purchasing this Daikin air conditioner. Carefully read this operation manual before using the air conditioner. It will tell you how to use the unit properly and help you if any trouble occurs.
CONTENTS NAME AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROLLER ........1 NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS ..............3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................4 INSTALLATION ..................... 7 OPERATION PROCEDURE ................. 8 IN CASE OF MULTI-UNIT OPERATION ............. 12 USEFUL INFORMATION FOR OPTIMUM OPERATION ........13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................
NAME AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CON- TROLLER • The illustrations in this operating manual correspond to the remote controller format BRC1C type. Operation Mode Display Defrosting/Hot Start Display ON/OFF Button Indicates the current mode of See page 9. Press the button once to start operation as shown below: the unit.
OPERATION MODE SELECTOR Press this button to select your desired operation mode. PROGRAMMING TIME BUTTON Use this button to preset time on the timer. TIMER MODE START/STOP BUTTON See pages 10-11. Use this button when the unit is connected to the total heat exchanger unit, etc.
NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS • Duct Connection type indoor unit Indoor unit Refrigerant pipe Connecting wire Drain pipe To special circuit breaker for fan motor Remote controller See pages 1, 2 Earth wire This wire leads the electricity of the indoor and outdoor units to the earth to prevent an electric shock in case of current leakage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To gain full advantage of the air conditioner’s functions and to avoid malfunction due to mishandling, we recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully before use. This air conditioner is classified under “appliances not accessible to the general public”. •...
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WARNING • Do not use the product in the atmosphere contaminated • Do not use flammable materials (e.g., hairspray or insec- with oil vapor, such as cooking oil or machine oil vapor. ticide) near the product. Oil vapor may cause crack damage, electric shocks, or fire. Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as paint thinner.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION • Consult your dealer regarding cleaning the inside of the • Never touch the internal parts of the controller. air conditioner. Do not remove the front panel. Touching certain internal Improper cleaning may cause breakage of plastic parts, parts will cause electric shocks and damage to the unit.
INSTALLATION [About the location to install] [Drainage piping] • The unit should be installed at a place with good ventilation • After installation of drainage piping, please confirm if normal and no obstacle. drainage is possible. If bad drainage occurs during cooling •...
OPERATION PROCEDURE “COOLING”, “HEATING” AND “FAN” OPERATION [SET UP] • To protect the unit, turn on the main power switch 6 hours before operation. To ensure that the unit starts smoothly, don’t turn off the power on season. CAUTION STEP 2 If the main power supply is turned off during operation, operation will restart automatically after the power turns back on again.
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• TEMPERATURE OPERATION RANGE If the temperature or the humidity is beyond the following condi- tions, safety devices may work and the air conditioner may not Press button. operate, or sometimes water may drop from the indoor unit. • INDOOR UNIT Each time this button is pressed, setting temperature rises SETTING...
HOW TO OPERATE THE TIMER STEP 1 Press button, and select “hr ” (timer off) or “hr ” (timer on). Pressing the button changes the display as follows: No Display “hr ” “hr ” STEP 2 STEP 1 Press button, and set the time you want. STEP 3 When this button is pressed, the time advances by 1 hour.
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When you want to make a reservation of “hr( )” and “hr( )” simultaneously. • Operate the controller referring to the following example. Stop the system after 3 hours and then start Example the system after one hour. Set to “AFTER 3 HOURS CUT OFF” and “AFTER 4 HOURS TURN ON”.
• Contact your Daikin dealer to change the combination or set of group control and two remote controller systems. • Do not change settings for group control or combinations for control using 2 remote controllers by yourself. Contact your Daikin dealer.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR OPTIMUM OPERATION • Hang a curtain or a window shade on the window. • Do not install the remote controller in direct sunlight. To prevent direct rays of sun and a draft. Otherwise this may cause discoloration or defor- mation.
Continued operation under such circumstances may result in a failure, electric shock, and fire. After taking the following measures, Symptoms contact your Daikin dealer. If a safety device such as a fuse, a breaker, or an earth leakage breaker fre- Turn off the main power switch.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES TROUBLE SHOOTING The system does not Blown fuse or open breaker. Replace the fuse or close the breaker. work at all. Power interruption. Operation will restart automatically after power turns back again. The system runs Blocked air inlet or air outlet of the indoor or outdoor unit.
NOT MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES The system does not oper- The system does not restart immediately after the ON/ The system is in its normal operat- ate. OFF button is pressed. ing condition when the operation lamp on the remote controller is on. The system does not restart immediately after the TEM- It does not restart immediately PERATURE SETTING button is turned to its former posi-...
Air filter is field provided. The above maintenance method is a common example, please follow operation manual of the air filter for the details. NOTE) Heat exchanger cleaning is required in case product is used in factory or kitchen. Dirty heat exchanger may cause functional decline or water leakage. Ask your Daikin dealer for the details. English...
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Cleaning the air outlet, grille and exterior CAUTION • Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner, polishing powder or liquid insecticide. • Do not use hot water of 50˚C or higher, doing so may result in discoloration or deformation. • Wipe with dry soft cloth. •...
AFTER-SALES SERVICE AND WARRANTY WARNING • Ask your dealer for repair. • Do not remove or reinstall the unit by yourself. Contact Incomplete repair may cause a water leakage, electric shock your dealer. or fire. Incorrect installation may cause a water leakage, electric shock or fire.
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