Daikin BRC1H71W Operation Handbook

Wired remote controller
Operation Handbook

Button Locations and Descriptions

MODEL: BRC1H71W
LCD
Status indicator (LED)
During operation, the light
ring around the display
lights up blue/red/green.
Lights up blue: Operating,
Blinks red: Error is occurring,
Lights up/blinks green:
Bluetooth connecting
NAVIGATE/ADJUST
SELECT/ACTIVATE/SET button
button
From the home screen, enter the main menu.
Navigate left.
From the main menu, enter one of the submenus.
Adjust a setting.
From their respective submenu, activate an operation/ventilation mode.
Read this manual before using the product.
• This manual describes the basic operation of the indoor unit which uses the BRC1H71W remote
controller. Keep this manual where it is readily accessible, and refer to it when necessary.
• For detailed contents, refer to the BRC1H71W operation manual on our website.
Also, for explanation about things other than remote controller operation, refer to the operation
manual attached to the indoor unit.

Safety Considerations

The original instructions are written in English. All other languages are translations of the original
instructions.
Read these SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS carefully before operating the remote controller.
Train the customer to operate and maintain the remote controller.
Inform customers that they should store this Operations Manual with the Installation Manual for future
reference.
Meanings of WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE Symbols:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
WARNING
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
CAUTION
result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Indicates situations that may result in equipment or property-damage
NOTE
accidents only.
• The following pictograms are used in this manual.
Never do.
Keep water and moisture away.
• Do not modify or repair the remote controller.
Consult your Daikin dealer for any modification or for repairs.
• Do not relocate or reinstall the remote controller by yourself.
Improper installation may result in electric shocks or fire.
Consult your Daikin dealer to relocate or for any reinstallation.
• Do not use flammable materials (e.g., hairspray or insecticide) near the
remote controller.
Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as paint thinner.
The use of organic solvents may cause cracking, damaging the product, causing electric
shocks, or fire.
• Consult the dealer if the remote controller was submerged under water due
to a natural disaster, such as a flood or hurricane.
Do not operate the remote controller at this time or a malfunction, electric
shock, or fire can occur.
ON/OFF button
Press this button to turn
on the system.
Press this button again to
turn off the system.
NAVIGATE/ADJUST
button
Navigate right.
Adjust a setting.
Always follow the instructions given.
Keep wet hands away.
WARNING
3P607381-1
Information screen
EM19A030
English
The current status is displayed with icons.

About icons on the information screen

The items displayed vary depending on the indoor unit you are using.
Icon
Information
MAIN/SUB remote
controller
Bluetooth*
Clock not set
Setback
Under centralized
control
Changeover
controlled by the
master indoor unit
Backup
Energy savings
Individual airflow
direction
Test operation
Stand by for Defrost/
Hot start
Self-cleaning filter
operation
Inspection
Periodic inspection
Ventilating operation Indicates that ventilating operation is being carried out.
Warning
* The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
use of such marks by Daikin industries, LTD. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
• Do not allow children to play with the remote controller to avoid causing
damage to the product.
• Never disassemble the remote controller.
Touching the interior parts may result in electric shocks or fire.
Consult your Daikin dealer for internal inspections and adjustments.
• Do not touch the remote controller buttons with wet fingers.
Touching the buttons with wet fingers can cause an electric shock.
• Do not wash the remote controller.
Doing so may cause electric leakage and result in electric shocks or fire.
• Never let the remote controller to get wet.
Water can cause damage to the remote controller, and may cause an electric shock or fire.
• Never press the buttons of the remote controller with a hard and pointed
object.
The remote controller may be damaged.
• Never pull or twist the electric wire of the remote controller.
It may cause the unit to malfunction.
• Do not wipe the remote controller with benzine, thinner, chemical dustcloth, etc.
The remote controller may get discolored or the coating peeled off. If it is heavily dirty, soak a
cloth in water-diluted neutral detergent, squeeze it well and wipe the remote controller clean.
And wipe it with another dry cloth.

Maintenance

Maintaining the Unit and LCD Display
• Wipe the LCD and surface of the remote controller with a dry cloth when they become dirty.
• If the dirt on the surface cannot be removed, soak the cloth in neutral detergent diluted with
water, squeeze the cloth tightly, and clean the surface. Wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
• Do not use non-neutral detergents or organic solvents (alcohol disinfectant, benzene,
paint thinner, etc.).
May cause cracking, electric shocks or fire.
NOTICE
Do not use any paint thinner, organic solvent, or strong acid.
Name Description
Indicates an information screen.
Displayed when used as the MAIN/SUB remote controller.
1=main, 2=sub
Indicates that the controller is communicating with a
mobile device, for use with the app.
Indicates that the clock needs to be set again.
Indicates that the indoor unit is operating under setback
conditions.
Indicates that the system is controlled by central control
equipment (optional accessory) and that control of the
system by the controller is limited.
Displayed:
The remote controller does not have master control.
Unable to select heating/cooling operation.
Blinking:
None of the remote controllers in the system have master control.
Can be set as the master controller during this time.
Not Displayed:
The remote controller has master control.
Able to select heating/cooling operation.
Indicates that backup operation is being carried out.
Indicates that the system's energy consumption is being
limited, and that it is running with restricted capacity.
Indicates that the individual airflow direction setting is
enabled.
Indicates that Test Operation mode is active.
Indicates that the defrost/hot start mode is active.
Indicates that selfcleaning filter operation is active.
Indicates that the indoor or outdoor unit is being
inspected.
Indicates that the indoor or outdoor unit is being
inspected.
Indicates that an error occurred, or that an indoor unit
component needs to be maintained.
CAUTION
NOTE