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TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL SAP – K161GJA + SAP – C161GA + SAP – C161JA SAP – K181GJA + SAP – C181GA FILE NO. + SAP – C181JA SAP – K181MBA + SAP – C181MA + SAP – C181BA SAP – K241GJA + SAP – C241GA + SAP –...
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Important! When Transporting Be careful when picking up and moving the indoor and Please Read Before Starting outdoor units. Get a partner to help, and bend your knees when lifting to reduce strain on your back. Sharp This air conditioning system meets strict safety and edges or thin aluminum fins on the air conditioner can operating standards.
1. OPERATING RANGE 50Hz models Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA SAP – C181GA SAP – C241GA Temperature Indoor Air Intake Temp. Outdoor Air Intake Temp. Maximum 32°C D.B. / 23°C W.B. 43°C D.B. Cooling Minimum 19°C D.B. / 14°C W.B. 19°C D.B.
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Unit Specifications Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA Power Source 220–240V Single phase 50Hz Voltage rating 220/230/240 V Performance Cooling Capacity 4.70 4.70 4.70 BTU/h 16,000 16,000 16,000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Electrical Rating Cooling...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161JA Power Source 220V Single phase 60Hz Voltage rating 220 V Performance Cooling Capacity 4.70 BTU/h 16,000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Electrical Rating Cooling Available voltage range 198 ~ 242 Running amperes Power input 1,770...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181GA SAP – C181MA Power Source 220–240V Single phase 50Hz Voltage rating 220/230/240 V Performance Cooling Capacity 5.15 5.15 5.15 BTU/h 17,600 17,600 17,600 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Electrical Rating Cooling...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181JA SAP – C181BA Power Source 220V Single phase 60Hz Voltage rating 220 V Performance Cooling Capacity 5.15 BTU/h 17,600 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Electrical Rating Cooling Available voltage range 198 ~ 242...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – C241MA Power Source 220–240V Single phase 50Hz Voltage rating 220/230/240 V Performance Cooling Capacity 6.40 6.45 6.45 BTU/h 21,800 22,000 22,000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Electrical Rating Cooling...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241JA SAP – C241BA Power Source 220V Single phase 60Hz Voltage rating 220 V Performance Cooling Capacity 6.40 BTU/h 21,800 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Electrical Rating Cooling Available voltage range 198 ~ 242...
2-2. Major Component Specifications 2-2-1. Indoor Unit Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Controller PCB Part No. POW-K181GJA Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V 3.15 A Remote Control Unit RCS-2S2E Fan & Fan Motor Type Cross-flow Q'ty ... Dia. and length 1 ...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Controller PCB Part No. POW-K181GJA Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V 3.15 A Remote Control Unit RCS-2S2E Fan & Fan Motor Type Cross-flow Q'ty ... Dia. and length 1 ... ø88 / L746 Fan motor model ...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Controller PCB Part No. POW-K241GJA Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V 3.15 A Remote Control Unit RCS-2S2E Fan & Fan Motor Type Cross-flow Q'ty ... Dia. and length 1 ... ø88 / L746 Fan motor model ...
3. DIMENSIONAL DATA Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Remote control unit 147.5 147.5 Center of tubing hole (2 places) Drain hose ø18 Narrow tube ø6.35 (1/4") Wide tube ø12.7 (1/2") K161, K181 Wide tube ø15.88 (5/8") K241...
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Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA SAP – C161JA SAP – C181GA SAP – C181JA SAP – C181MA SAP – C181BA AIR INTAKE ø12 AIR DISCHARGE Wide tube service valve ø12.7 (1/2") Narrow tube service valve ø6.35 (1/4") Unit : mm...
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Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – C241JA SAP – C241MA SAP – C241BA Air intake Air discharge Wide tube service valve ø15.88 (5/8") Narrow tube service valve ø6.35 (1/4") Unit : mm...
4. REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA SAP – K161GJA SAP – C161JA SAP – K181GJA SAP – C181JA SAP – K181MBA SAP – C181BA Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Wide tube service Compressor Accumulator valve Wide tube...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – K241GJA SAP – C241JA SAP – K241MBA SAP – C241MA SAP – K241MBA SAP – C241BA Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Wide tube service Compressor Muffler Accumulator Wide tube valve O.D.
5. PERFORMANCE DATA 5-1. Performance charts Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161JA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA Cooling Characteristics Cooling Characteristics Indoor inlet air Indoor inlet air D.B. temp. (°C) D.B. temp. (°C) Outdoor Outdoor fan speed...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181JA SAP – K181BA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181GA SAP – C181MA Cooling Characteristics Cooling Characteristics Indoor inlet air Indoor inlet air D.B.
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241JA SAP – K241BA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – C241MA Cooling Characteristics Cooling Characteristics Indoor inlet air Indoor inlet air D.B.
5-2. Air Throw Distance Chart Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Room air temp. : 27°C Fan speed High Horizontal distance (m) : Flap angle 0° , : Axis air velocity 0° : Flap angle 30°, : Axis air velocity 30°...
5-3. Cooling Capacity Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA 240V Single Phase 50Hz RATING CAPACITY 4.70 kW AIR FLOW RATE 760 m EVAPORATOR CONDENSER ENT. TEMP. °C OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMP. °C W.B. D.B. 4.32 4.12 3.87 3.56 1.25 1.34...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161JA 220V Single Phase 60Hz RATING CAPACITY 4.70 kW AIR FLOW RATE 760 m EVAPORATOR CONDENSER ENT. TEMP. °C OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMP. °C W.B. D.B. 4.32 4.12 3.87 3.56 1.38 1.48 1.60 1.75 2.91...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181GA SAP – C181MA 240V Single Phase 50Hz RATING CAPACITY 5.15 kW AIR FLOW RATE 760 m EVAPORATOR CONDENSER ENT. TEMP. °C OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMP. °C W.B. D.B. 4.74 4.51 4.24...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181JA SAP – C181BA 220V Single Phase 60Hz RATING CAPACITY 5.15 kW AIR FLOW RATE 760 m EVAPORATOR CONDENSER ENT. TEMP. °C OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMP. °C W.B. D.B. 4.74 4.51 4.24...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – C241MA 240V Single Phase 50Hz RATING CAPACITY 6.45 kW AIR FLOW RATE 830 m EVAPORATOR CONDENSER ENT. TEMP. °C OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMP. °C W.B. D.B. 5.93 5.65 5.31...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241JA SAP – C241BA 220V Single Phase 60Hz RATING CAPACITY 6.40 kW AIR FLOW RATE 830 m EVAPORATOR CONDENSER ENT. TEMP. °C OUTDOOR AMBIENT TEMP. °C W.B. D.B. 5.89 5.61 5.27...
6. ELECTRICAL DATA 6-1. Electrical Characteristics Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 220 – 240V ~ 50Hz Rating Conditions Running Amps. 0.37 / 0.38 0.48 / 0.50 6.35 / 6.42...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K181GJA SAP – K181MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C181GA SAP – C181MA Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 220 – 240V ~ 50Hz Rating Conditions Running Amps. 0.37 / 0.38 0.48 / 0.50 8.75 / 8.62...
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Indoor Unit SAP – K241GJA SAP – K241MBA Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – C241MA Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 220 – 240V ~ 50Hz Rating Conditions Running Amps. 0.39 / 0.40 0.49 / 0.50 11.92 / 11.90 12.8...
6-2. Electric Wiring Diagrams To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to Indoor Unit SAP – K161GJA SAP – K181GJA disconnect power before checking, servicing WARNING SAP – K241GJA and/or cleaning any electrical parts.
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to Indoor Unit SAP – K181MBA SAP – K241MBA disconnect power before checking, servicing WARNING and/or cleaning any electrical parts.
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to Outdoor Unit SAP – C161GA SAP – C161JA disconnect power before checking, servicing WARNING SAP – C181JA and/or cleaning any electrical parts. SAP – C181BA...
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to Outdoor Unit SAP – C181GA SAP – C181MA disconnect power before checking, servicing WARNING and/or cleaning any electrical parts.
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to Outdoor Unit SAP – C241GA SAP – C241JA disconnect power before checking, servicing WARNING SAP – C241MA and/or cleaning any electrical parts. SAP – C241BA...
7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7-1. Installation Site Selection Indoor Unit 15 cm min. 15 cm 15 cm min. To prevent abnormal heat min. INDOOR UNIT generation and the possibility WARNING of fire, don’t place obstacles, enclosures and grills in front Front View of or surrounding the air...
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Outdoor Unit AVOID: heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 3) damp, humid or uneven locations. Exhaust fan Hot air Heat source choose a place as cool as possible. Outdoor unit choose a place that is well ventilated. allow enough room around the unit for air intake/exhaust and possible maintenance.
7-2. Remote Control Unit Installation Position The remote control unit can be operated from either a non-fixed position or a wall-mounted position. To ensure that the air conditioner operates correctly, do not install the remote control unit in the following places: In direct sunlight Behind a curtain or other place where it is covered More than 8 m away from the air conditioner...
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7-3. Recommended Wire Length and Size Regulations on wiring diameter differ from locality to NOTE locality. For field wiring requirements, please refer to Refer to the WIRING SYSTEM DIAGRAM for the your local electrical codes. Carefully observe these meaning of "A" and "B" in Table 2. regulations when carrying out the installation.
8. FUNCTION 8-1. Room Temperature Control Room temperature control is obtained by cycling the compressor ON and OFF under control of the room temperature sensor in the remote control unit. The room temperature (and other information) is transmitted every 3 minutes by the remote control unit to the controller in the indoor unit.
8-2. Dry Operation (Dehumidification) Dry operation uses the ability of the cooling cycle to remove moisture from the air, but by running at low level to dehumidify without greatly reducing the room temperature. The air conditioner repeats the cycle of turning ON and OFF automatically as shown in the chart below according to the room temperature.
8-4. Outdoor Fan Speed Control To optimize performance of the air conditioner, the outdoor fan speed is switched automatically according to the outdoor temperature. If the outdoor air temperature falls below 28.5°C, the fan speed switches to LOW. If the outdoor air temperature rises above 31.5°C, the fan speed switches to HIGH. The operating temperature shown as 31.5 and 28.5 in the chart differ by models 31.5 Outdoor air...
9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. Check before and after troubleshooting WARNING Hazardous voltage can cause ELECTRIC SHOCK or DEATH. Disconnect power or turn off circuit breaker before you start checking or servicing. 9-1-1. Check power supply wiring. Check that power supply wires are correctly connected to terminals No.1 and No.2 on the terminal plate in the outdoor unit.
9-2. Air conditioner does not operate. 9-2-1. Circuit breaker trips (or fuse blows). A. When the circuit breaker is set to ON, it is tripped soon. (Resetting is not possible.) There is a possibility of ground fault. Check insulation resistance. If resistance value is 2MΩ...
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9-2-2. Neither indoor nor outdoor unit runs. A. Power is not supplied. Circuit breaker Reset breaker. is tripped. • Check power supply. Power is being supplied to the Wait for recovery outdoor unit. Power failure or contact power company. B. Check remote control unit. •...
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E. Check fuse on the indoor PCB Ass'y. • Measure resistance of indoor fan If fuse has been blown, • Check fuse on indoor PCB Ass'y motor winding. for continuity. (FM) • Check operation lamp to see • Measure resistance of flap motor if light is ON.
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9-2-3. Only outdoor unit does not run. A. Check setting temperature. Is room temperature too low ? Try to lower setting temperature by temperature setting button ( button). Outdoor unit still does not run. • Try to run using another remote control unit.
9-3. Some part of air conditioner does not operate. 9-3-1. Only indoor fan does not run. • Check fan casing Remove foreign foreign matter on matter or repair. Fan cannot inside. be turned. • Check fan rotation. Turn fan gently once or twice by hand.
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9-3-3. Only compressor does not run. • Either internal protector or • Check compressor moter overload relay is working. capacitor. • Measure resistance of • Temperature of compressor is abnormally high. compressor motor winding. Refrigerant gas shortage. Charge refrigerant gas (R22). •...
9-4. Air conditioner operates, but abnormalities are observed. 9-4-1. Poor cooling. • Check position of remote control unit. Change position of remote Cool air from air conditioner reaches • control unit. position directly. • Wide and narrow tubes between Insulate both wide and narrow indoor unit and outdoor unit are tubes separately and then insulated.
9-5. If a sensor is defective. 9-5-1. Indoor coil temp. thermistor (TH1) is defective. A. Open When thermistor opens, the air conditioner will be in the following conditions as the controller tries to detect extremely low indoor coil temperature. In Cooling mode: Function of freeze prevention continues to work. That is, the controller turns both compressor and outdoor fan motor periodically ON and OFF for several minutes.
10. CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 10-1. Measurement of Insulation Ground wire Resistance Clip The insulation is in good condition if the resistance exceeds 2MΩ. Probe 10-1-1. Power Supply Wires Insulation Fig. 1 tester Clamp the ground wire of the power supply wires with the lead clip of the insulation resistance tester and Terminal plate measure the resistance by placing a probe on either of...
10-2. Checking Continuity of Fuse on PCB Ass'y Fuse Remove the PCB Ass’y from the electrical component box. Then pull out the fuse from the PCB Ass’y. (Fig. 5) PCB Ass’y Check for continuity using a multimeter as shown in Fig.
11. MAINTENANCE 11-1. Changing Address of Remote Control Unit in Indoor Unit If you are installing more than 1 indoor unit (up to 2) in the same room, it is necessary for you to assign each unit its own address, so each can be operated by its own separate remote control unit. You assign the addresses by matching the remocon address on the PCB of each indoor unit with the switch positions of its remote control unit.
APPENDIX INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAP – K161GJA + SAP – C161GA + SAP – C161JA SAP – K181GJA + SAP – C181GA + SAP – C181JA SAP – K181MBA + SAP – C181MA + SAP – C181BA SAP – K241GJA + SAP – C241GA + SAP –...
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Features This air conditioner is equipped with cooling and drying functions. Details on these functions are provided below; refer to these descriptions when using the air conditioner. • Compact Size • Automatic and 3-step Fan Speed This model is smaller than its predecessors and Auto/High/Medium/Low yet offers the same capabilities.
Contents Page Features......................2 Product Information ..................3 Alert Symbols ....................3 Installation Location ..................4 Electrical Requirements..................4 Safety Instructions .................... 4 Names of Parts ....................5 Using the Remote Control Unit............... 10 Operation with the Remote Control Unit............12 1.
Installation Location • We recommend that this air conditioner be installed properly by qualified installation technicians in accordance with the Installation Instructions provided with the unit. • Before installation, check that the voltage of the electric supply in your home or office is the same as the voltage shown on the nameplate. •...
Names of Parts Air intakes INDOOR UNIT Air outlet Remote control unit Drain hose Refrigerant tubes OUTDOOR UNIT Air outlet This illustration is based on the external appearance of a standard NOTE model. Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.
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Unit Display and Operation Selector INDOOR UNIT IMPORTANT OPERATION lamp Avoid using radio equipment such as mobile phone near (within 1 m) the indoor unit. Some radio equipment may cause malfunction of the unit. If the trouble happens, dis- connect power and restart the air conditioner after a few minutes.
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Remote Control Unit (Display) Displayed when setting temperature Displayed when transmitting data Displayed when temperature is shown Displayed when the temperature setting is at the upper or lower allowable limit Displayed when setting timer Symbols (1) Operation mode (4) Timer COOL ..........
Remote Control Unit Transmitter Display ON/OFF operation button (Cover closed) 1 HR. TIMER button TEMP. setting buttons NIGHT SETBACK button MODE selector button FAN SPEED FLAP button selector button TIMER SET button (which advances the time TIMER ON button displayed) ADDRESS switch TIMER OFF button ACL button...
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ADDRESS switch • The address switch changes to prevent mixing of signals from remote control units when two Sanyo air conditioners are installed next to each other. Normally, the address switch is set to A. When switching the address, the remote control must be changed, and the jumper cables on the indoor unit board must be cut.
Using the Remote Control Unit How to Install Batteries Slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it. Install two AAA alkaline batteries. Make sure the batteries point in the direction marked in the battery compartment. Use a thin object such as the tip of a pen to press the ACL button.
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Using the Remote Control Unit (continued) Mounting the Remote Control Unit Truss-head tapping screws × 16mm (supplied) Remote control unit holder When attaching to wall Comfirm the indoor unit beeps when the ON/OFF button is pressed at the wall location where the remote control unit is to be attached, then attach the holder to the wall.
Operation with the Remote Control Unit 1. Operation STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 4 STEP 5 Check that the circuit breaker on the power panel is turned on and that the NOTE operation selector of the indoor unit is in the ON position. Press the setting buttons as described below and change the settings as desired.
Operation with the Remote Control Unit (continued) • This appliance has a built-in 3-minute time delay circuit to ensure reliable NOTE operation. When the operation button is pressed, the compressor will start running within three minutes. In the event of power failure, the unit will stop.
Operation with the Remote Control Unit (continued) 3. Night Setback Mode Night Setback Mode is used for saving energy. Press the NIGHT SETBACK button while operation. mark appears on the display. To release the night setback function, press the NIGHT SETBACK button again.
Special Remarks “DRY” ( ) Operation How it works? • Once the room temperature reaches the level that was set, the unit repeats the cycle of turning on and off automatically. • During DRY operation, the fan speed is automatically set to LOW or VERY LOW;...
Using the 12-Hour ON and OFF Timer 2. TIMER ON mode After the length of time set for TIMER ON elapses, the unit begins (Example) operating. The display depicted at left indicates that the air conditioner will begin operating in three hours. Setting procedure: STEP 1 Press the MODE button and set the desired operation mode...
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Using the 12-Hour ON and OFF Timer (continued) A combination of the TIMER ON and TIMER OFF modes, this function allows 3. ON/OFF Parogram Timer you to specify the time that the unit turns on and the time when it turns off. (Example) The unit will turn on three hours from now, and turn off five hours from now.
Using the 1-Hour OFF Timer This function causes the unit to operate for one hour and then stop, 1. 1-Hour OFF Timer regardless of whether the unit is on or off when this button is pressed. indicator in the display indicates that this function is operating. Setting procedure: Regardless of whether the unit is operating or stopped, press the 1 HR.
Adjusting the Airflow Direction The horizontal airflow can be adjusted by moving the vertical vanes with your 1. Horizontal hands to the left or right. When the humidity is high, the vertical vanes should be in the front position during the cooling or dehumidifying operation. If the vertical vanes are positioned all of the way to the right or left, condensation may begin to form around the air vent and drip down.
Operation without the Remote Control Unit INDOOR UNIT If you have lost the remote control unit or it has trouble, follow the steps below. 1. When the air conditioner is not running Operation If you want to turn on the air conditioner, switch the operation selector to the selector OFF position, and then to the ON position.
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Care and Cleaning (continued) Anti-Mold Filter The anti-mold filter behind the air intake grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every two weeks. How to remove the Grasp both ends of anti-mold filter the air intake grille and pull it out and up. Air intake grille Push the anti-mold filter up slightly, and...
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Care and Cleaning (continued) Air Cleaning Filter The air cleaning filter removes dust and dirt from the air, and reduces odors (hot provided) and smoke from tobacco. The air clean filter is not provided with the air conditioner and must be NOTE purchased separately.
Troubleshooting If your air conditioner does not work properly, first check the following points before requesting service. If it still does not work properly, contact your dealer or service center. Trouble Possible cause Remedy Air conditioner does not run 1. Power failure. 1.
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