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ForestAir FA-H09-A20TL Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER / HEAT PUMP
FA-H09-A20TL
FA-H12-A20TL
FA-H09-D20TL
FA-H12-D20TL
FA-H18-D20TL
FA-H24-D20TL
FA-H36-D20TL
IMPORTANT : Please read this manual carefully before running this unit, and save it for future reference.
v2.0 - 02/2020
© Copyright, ForestAir, 2020

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER / HEAT PUMP FA-H09-A20TL FA-H12-A20TL FA-H09-D20TL FA-H12-D20TL FA-H18-D20TL FA-H24-D20TL FA-H36-D20TL IMPORTANT : Please read this manual carefully before running this unit, and save it for future reference. v2.0 - 02/2020 © Copyright, ForestAir, 2020...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This instruction manual is the universal-purpose ver- sion for mini split air conditioners/heat pumps manufactured by ForestAir. The appearance of the unit that you have purchased may differ from the ones seen in this manual, however it does not change the basic instructions on how to operate and use the appliance.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1.0. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read the following safety instructions before installing the unit or doing service work. This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if DANGER not avoided, will cause severe personal injury, death, or substan- tial property damage. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not WARNING avoided, can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
  • Page 5 1.0. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ▪ The packaging materials are recyclable and Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be should be disposed of in separate waste bins. made by children without supervision. Take the air conditioner at the end of its life ▪...
  • Page 6 1.0. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ▪ Do not bend, tug or compress the power cord concerning use of the appliance by a person as this could damage it. Electrical shocks can responsible for their safety. be caused by a damaged power cord. A dam- ▪...

  • Page 7: Components

    2.0. COMPONENTS INDOOR UNIT 1. Front panel 2. Air filter 3. Additional filter (if installed) 4. LED display 5. Signal receiver 6. Terminal block cover 7. Ionizer generator (if installed) 8. Deflectors 9. Emergency button 10. Directional air flaps 11. Remote control OUTDOOR UNIT 12.

  • Page 8: Indoor Unit Display

    3.0. INDOOR UNIT DISPLAY INDICATOR DESCRIPTION POWER This symbol appears when the unit is power on SLEEP This symbol appears when in Sleep operating mode a) This symbol lights up when the unit is operational by timer. b) The unit displays a malfunction code when a fault occurs. TIMER This symbol lights up during timer operation.

  • Page 9: Emergency & Auto-Restart Functions

    4.0. EMERGENCY & AUTO-RESTART FUNCTIONS EMERGENCY FUNCTION Front panel If the remote controller fails to work or maintenance neces- sary, proceed as following : Open and lift the front panel up to an angle to reach the emergency button. ▪ The first time the emergency button is pressed, the unit will operate in Cooling mode.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    5.0. REMOTE CONTROL █ 5.1. REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Notes : ▪ The display and some functions of the remote control may vary according to the model. ▪ The shape and position of buttons and indicators may vary according to the model, but their function is the same.

  • Page 11: Button And Indicator Description

    5.0. REMOTE CONTROL █ 5.2. BUTTON AND INDICATOR DESCRIPTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION Turns on or off the air conditioner. Decreases the set temperature or time setting. Increases the set temperature or time setting. MODE Selects the operation mode. TIMER Sets a switch-on or switch-off timer. Activates or deactivates the Eco function.

  • Page 12: General Instructions

    5.0. REMOTE CONTROL █ 5.3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1) Remove the battery cover plate from the rear of the re- mote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2) Insert 2 new LRO3 AAA (1.5 V) batteries according to the polarity markings (+ and –) shown on the remote control.

  • Page 13: Functions

    5.0. REMOTE CONTROL █ 5.4. FUNCTIONS VERTICAL SWING ADJUSTMENT Press the SWING button on the remote control to activate the automatic swinging of the horizontal flaps directing the airflow up and down. Press the button again to stop the swinging motion at the current angle.
  • Page 14 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL COOLING MODE This mode allows the air conditioner to cool the room to the desired temperature as well as remove moisture from the air. To set the appliance to Cooling mode, press the MODE but- ton on the remote control until the indicator appears on the display screen.
  • Page 15 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL DRYING MODE This mode allows the air conditioner to reduce humidity in the air by automatically alternating between cooling cycles and ventilation. To set the appliance to Drying mode, press the MODE but- ton on the remote control until the indicator appears on the display screen.
  • Page 16 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL AUTO MODE This mode allows the air conditioner to set automatically the operation mode based on the ambient room temperature. To set the appliance to Auto mode, press the MODE button on the remote control until the indicator appears on the display screen.
  • Page 17 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP FUNCTION This mode allows the appliance to use a preset automatic operating program. To activate the Sleep function, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The indicator appears on the display screen. Press the button again to deactivate the function. Note : After 10 hours of running in Sleep mode, the air conditioner will automatically switch back to the previ- ously set mode.
  • Page 18 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL ECO FUNCTION This function allows the air conditioner to adjust its own op- eration to achieve energy-saving performance. To activate the energy-saving Eco function, press the ECO button on the remote control. The indicator appears on the display screen. Press the button again to deactivate the function.
  • Page 19 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH-ON TIMER FUNCTION This function allows the user to set a switch-on timer. The unit will switch on once the start delay has been reached using the user-programmed operating mode, fan speed and temperature. 1) Ensure the appliance is turned off. Press the TIMER but- ton a first time on the remote control.
  • Page 20 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL I FEEL FUNCTION This function allows the remote control to measure the tem- perature at its current location and to signal the air condi- tioner to optimize the temperature around you to ensure your comfort with greater accuracy. To activate the I Feel function, press the I FEEL button on the remote control.
  • Page 21 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL 8°C HEATING FUNCTION (OPTIONAL) If the unit is in standby, this function will automatically start heating operation when the indoor temperature is equal or lower than 8 °C (46 °F). The unit returns to standby once the temperature reaches 18 °C (64 °F) or higher.
  • Page 22 5.0. REMOTE CONTROL CHILD LOCK FUNCTION This fonction allows the user to lock the controls of the re- mote control to prevent modifications of the settings by a young child. To lock the controls, press the MODE and TIMER buttons simultaneously on the remote control.

  • Page 23: Installation Instructions

    6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Only persons and/or companies qualified and experienced in the installation, service and repair of refrig- erant products should be authorized to carry out the work. The user must ensure that the person and/or company who is to carry out the installation, servicing or repairs of this air conditioner has qualifications and experience in refrigerant products.
  • Page 24 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OUTDOOR UNIT 50 cm ▪ Do not install the outdoor unit near sources of (20 in) heat, steam or flammable gas. ▪ Do not install the unit in too windy or dusty areas. ▪ Do not install the unit where people pass frequently.

  • Page 25: Indoor Unit Installation

    6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS █ 6.2. INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Before starting installation, decide on the position of the indoor and outdoor units, taking into account the minimum space required around the units. Notes : ▪ Install the indoor unit in the room to be air con- ditioned avoiding in corridors or communal areas.
  • Page 26 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 1) Lift the front panel. 2) Take off the cover (by removing a screw or by un- Front panel hinging the hooks). 3) For the electrical connections, see the circuit di- agram on the right part of the unit under the front Wiring diagram panel.
  • Page 27 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INDOOR UNIT CONDENSED WATER DRAINAGE The efficient drainage of condensation water from the indoor unit is fundamental to the success of the installation. ▪ Place the drain hose below the piping, taking care not to create siphons. ▪...
  • Page 28 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTIONS TO THE INDOOR UNIT Indoor unit pipe Connection pipe 1) Remove the indoor unit pipe cap (check that there is no debris inside). 2) Insert the flare nut and create a flange at the end of the connection pipe.

  • Page 29: Outdoor Unit Installation

    6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS █ 6.3. OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION ▪ The outdoor unit should be installed on a solid wall and fastened securely. ▪ The following procedure must be observed before connecting the pipes and connecting cables : decide which is the best position on the wall and leave enough space to be able to carry out maintenance easily.
  • Page 30 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SYSTEM VACUUM AND CHARGE Low pressure The air remaining in the refrigeration cycle which con- High pressure valve valve tains moisture may cause the compressor to malfunc- tion. After connecting the indoor and outdoor units, Manifold gauge release the air and moisture from the refrigerant cycle Charge hose using a vacuum pump as shown below.

  • Page 31: Installation Finalization

    6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS █ 6.4. INSTALLATION FINALIZATION Clamps Insulating 1) Wrap the insulating covering around the joints of the covering indoor unit and secure it with insulating tape. 2) Fix the excess portion of the signal cable to the pip- ing or to the outdoor unit.

  • Page 32: Information For The Installer

    6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS █ 6.5. INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CAPACITY (BTU/H) 9,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 36,000 Liquid pipe diameter Φ 6 (1/4 in) Φ 6 (1/4 in) Φ 6 (1/4 in) Φ 6 (1/4 in) Φ 9.52 (3/8 in) Gas Pipe diameter Φ...
  • Page 33 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRING DIAGRAM The wiring diagram may differ depending on the model. Please refer to the wiring diagrams of the indoor and outdoor units respectively. ▪ On the indoor unit, the wiring diagram is located under the front panel. ▪...
  • Page 34 6.0. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CABLE WIRES SPECIFICATIONS 9,000 12,000 9,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 36,000 MODEL CAPACITY (115 V) (115 V) (230 V) (230 V) (BTU/H) SECTIONAL AREA 3.0 mm 3.0 mm 3.0 mm 3.0 mm 3.0 mm 3.0 mm 3.0 mm N (L2) (AWG 12) (AWG 12)

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    7.0. MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance is essential to maintain the effi- ciency of your air conditioner. Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the power supply. INDOOR UNIT Anti-dust Filters 1) Open the front panel (following the direction of the arrows shown on the right). 2) Holding the front panel open with one hand, remove the air filter with the other.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    8.0. TROUBLESHOOTING Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of a defect in workmanship or materials. SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The appliance does There is no electricity.
  • Page 37 8.0. TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance does The remote control may be too far from Get closer to the unit so the remote control signal can not respond to the mural unit or not aligned with it. reach the signal receiver and make sure to be facing commands.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    (5) years on compressor from the date of original purchase in Canada. During the warranty period, if the appliance fails under normal use, ForestAir will, at its option, either repair the unit or replace it, free of charge, within a reasonable period of time after the product is returned.

This manual is also suitable for:

Fa-h12-a20tlFa-h09-d20tlFa-h12-d20tlFa-h18-d20tlFa-h24-d20tlFa-h36-d20tl

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