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Change for life Service Manual Models: GWH18QD-K6DNB8B GWH18QD-K6DNE4B GWH18QD-K6DNC4B GWH18QD-K6DND6B GWH18QD-K6DNC6B Models: GWH18QD-K6DNC8B (Refrigerant R32) GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI...
6. Function and Control ..................14 6.1 Remote Controller Introduction ..................14 6.2 GREE+ App Operation Manual ..................19 6.3 Ewpe Smart App Operation Manual ................. 20 6.4 Brief Description of Modes and Functions ................ 21 Part Ⅱ : Installation and Maintenance ...........
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Service Manual 9. Maintenance ......................... 41 9.1 Malfunction Display of Indoor Unit ..................41 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting ..................... 43 9.3 Maintenance method for normal malfunction ..............61 10. Exploded View and Parts List ..............63 10.1 Indoor Unit ......................... 63 10.2 Outdoor Unit ........................
Service Manual 2.5 Noise Curve Outdoor side noise Indoor side noise High Super High Middle Indoor Fan Motor Rotating Speed Compressor frequency/Hz Technical Information...
Service Manual 4. Refrigerant System Diagram Cooling and heating model Outdoor unit Indoor unit Gas pipe side Valve 4-Way valve Di s charge Heat Accumlator Suction exchanger Compressor (evaporator) Heat exchanger Liquid pipe (condenser) side Valve Strainer Capillary Strainer COOLING HEATING Connection pipe specification: Liquid pipe:1/4"...
COMP Compressor Blue Grounding wire YEGN Yellow/Green Black Violet Orange Note: Jumper cap is used to determine fan speed and the swing angle of horizontal lover for this model. ● Indoor Unit GWH18QD-K6DNB8B/I(CB438N07300) GWH18QD-K6DNE4B/I(CB470N02400) GWH18QD-K6DNC4B/I(CB444N07600) GWH18QD-K6DNC8B/I GWH18QD-K6DNC6B/I 60000700068802 Technical Information...
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Service Manual ● Outdoor Unit 600007000884 These wiring diagrams are subject to change without notice; please refer to the one supplied with the unit. Technical Information...
Service Manual 5.2 PCB Printed Diagram Indoor Unit ● Top view Name Interface of communication wire for indoor unit and outdoor unit 2 Interface of live wire Interface of health function neutral wire (Only for the mode with this function) 4 Interface of neutral wire 5 Interface of fan Interface of health function live wire...
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Service Manual Outdoor Unit ● Top view Name Compressor Reactor 2 Reactor 1 Chassis electric heating Compressor electric heating 4-way valve DC fan Earthing wire Communication wire Neutral wire Live wire Electronic expansion valve Temperature sensor Overloard DRED ● Bottom view Technical Information...
Service Manual 6. Function and Control 6.1 Remote Controller Introduction ON/OFF button MODE button FAN button SWING button TURBO button ▲/ button SLEEP button TEMP button WiFi button LIGHT button CLOCK button TIMER ON / TIMER OFF button Introduction for icons on display screen Set fan speed I feel Send signal...
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Service Manual 1. ON/OFF button Press this button to turn on the unit. Press this button again to turn off the unit. 2. MODE button Press this button to select your required operation mode. AUTO COOL HEAT ● When selecting auto mode, air conditioner will operate automatically according to ex-factory setting. Set temperature cant be adjusted and will not be displayed as well.
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Service Manual 6. ▲/ button ● Press "▲" or " " button once increase or decrease set temperature 1℃ . Holding "▲" or " " button, 2s later, set temperature on remote controller will change quickly. On releasing button after setting is finished, temperature indicator on indoor unit will change accordingly. (Temperature cant be adjusted under auto mode) ●...
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Service Manual Note: ● Under on and off status, you can set TIMER OFF or TIMER ON simultaneously. ● Before setting TIMER ON or TIMER OFF, please adjust the clock time. ● After starting up TIMER ON or TIMER OFF, set the constant circulating valid. After that, air conditioner will be turned on or turned off according to setting time.
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Service Manual Replacement of batteries in remote controller signal sender battery 1. Press the back side of remote controller marked with " ", as shown in the fig, and then push out the cover of battery box along the arrow direction. 2.
GREE+ App Download Linkage Scan the QR code or search "GREE+" in the application market to download and install it. When "GREE+" App is installed, register the account and add the device to achieve long-distance control and LAN control of Gree smart home appliances.
Service Manual 6.3 Ewpe Smart App Operation Manual Control Flow Chart Internet Cloud intelligent Cellular/ Home Wi-Fi home Other Wi-FI appliances Home wireless router Home Wi-Fi Operating Systems Requirement for User's smart phone: iOS system Android system Support iOS7.0 and Support Android 4.4 and above version above version...
Service Manual 6.4 Brief Description of Modes and Functions 1.Basic function of system (1)Cooling mode (1) Under this mode, fan and swing operates at setting status. Temperature setting range is 16~30 (2) During malfunction of outdoor unit or the unit is stopped because of protection, indoor unit keeps original operation status. (2)Drying mode (1) Under this mode, fan operates at low speed and swing operates at setting status.
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Service Manual (8)I feel control mode After controller received I feel control signal and ambient temperature sent by remote controller, controller will work according to the ambient temperature sent by remote controller. (9)Compulsory defrosting function (1) Start up compulsory defrosting function Under ON status, set heating mode with remote controller and adjust the temperature to 16 C.
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Service Manual Outdoor Units 1. Input Parameter Compensation and Calibration (1) Check the ambient temperature compensation function Indoor ambient temperature compensation function. a. In cooling mode, the indoor ambient temperature participating in computing control = (T – ⊿ T indoor ambient temperature cooling indoor ambient temperature compensation b.
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Service Manual 3. Special Functions Defrosting Control ① Conditions for starting defrosting After the time for defrosting is judged to be satisfied, if the temperature for defrosting is satisfied after detections for continuous 3minutes, the defrosting operation will start. ② Conditions of finishing defrosting The defrosting operation can exit when any of the conditions below is satisfied: ③...
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Service Manual 1. Starting estimation: After the compressor stopped working for 180s, if T >[T (the temperature of hysteresis is 2 )], the inner pipe frozen-preventing frequency-limited temperature machine is only allowed to start for operating, otherwise it should not be started, and should be stopped to treat according to the frozen- preventing protection: Clear the trouble under the mode of power turn-off / heating, and the protection times are not counted.
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Service Manual 1. Frequency limited If [T ]≤T <[T ] , you should limit the frequency raising of heating overload frequency-limited temperature inner pipe heating overload frequency reducing temperature at normal speed compressor. 2. Reducing frequency at normal speed and stopping machine: If T[ ]≤T <[T...
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Service Manual (6)Voltage sag protection After start the compressor, if the time of DC link Voltage sag [U ] is measured to be less than t Voltage sag protection time , Sagging protection voltage the machine should be stop at once, hand on the voltage sag trouble, reboot automatically after 30 minutes. (7)Communication fault When you have not received any correct signal from the inner machine in three minutes, the machine will stop for communication fault.
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Service Manual (12) Starting-up Failure Protection for Compressor Stop the compressor after its starting-up fails, restart it after 20s if the fault doesnt shows, and if they are all failing for the successive start 3 times, it shall be reported as Starting-up Failure, and then restart up it after 3 min. When it still not be able to operate through carry out the above process for 5 times, it is available if press ON/OFF.
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Service Manual 6. Electric Heating Function of Chassis (1) When T ≤0ºC, the electric heating of chassis will operate; outdoor amb. (2) When T >2ºC, the electric heating of chassis will stop operation; outdoor amb. (3)When 0ºC<T ≤2ºC, the electric heating of chassis will keep original status. outdoor amb.
Service Manual Part Ⅱ : Installation and Maintenance 7. Notes for Installation and Maintenance Safety Precautions: 10. If the power cord or connection wire is not long enough, please get the specialized power cord or connection wire Important! from the manufacture or distributor. Prohibit prolong the wire by yourself.
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Service Manual Safety Precautions for Installing and Relocating the Unit: To ensure safety, please be mindful of the following precautions. Warnings 1. When installing or relocating the unit, be sure to keep the refrigerant circuit free from air or substances other than the specified refrigerant.
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Service Manual Safety Operation of Flammable Refrigerant Qualification requirement for installation and maintenance man ●All the work men who are engaging in the refrigeration system should bear the valid certification awarded by the authoritative organization and the qualification for dealing with the refrigeration system recognized by this industry. If it needs other technician to maintain and repair the appliance, they should be supervised by the person who bears the qualification for using the flammable refrigerant.
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Service Manual Main Tools for Installation and Maintenance 1. Level meter, measuring tape 2. Screw driver 3. Impact drill, drill head, electric drill 4. Electroprobe 5. Universal meter 6. Torque wrench, open-end wrench, inner hexagon spanner 7. Electronic leakage detector 8.
Service Manual 8. Installation 8.1 Installation Dimension Diagram Space to the wall At least 15cm At least 15cm Space to the wall Drainage pipe Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual Installation procedures Start installation Preparation before installation Read the requirements select installation Prepare tools for electric connection location Select indoor unit Select outdoor unit installation location installation location Install wall-mounting Install the support of outdoor unit (select it according to the actual situation) frame, drill wall holes Connect pipes of indoor Fix outdoor unit...
Service Manual 8.4 Requirements for electric connection 8.2 Installation Parts-checking 1. Safety Precaution (1) Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing Name Name Indoor unit Sealing gum the unit. Outdoor unit Wrapping tape (2) According to the local safety regulations, use qualified Support of outdoor power supply circuit and air switch.
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Service Manual 5. Connect the Pipe of Indoor Unit (2) Drill the screw fixing holes on the wall with impact drill (the (1) Aim the pipe joint at the corresponding bellmouth.(As show specification of drill head should be the same as the plastic in Fig.5) expansion particle) and then fill the plastic expansion particles (2) Pretightening the union nut with hand.
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Service Manual 7. Connect Wire of Indoor Unit 8. Bind up Pipe (1) Open the panel, remove the screw on the wiring cover and (1) Bind up the connection pipe, power cord and drain hose then take down the cover.(As show in Fig.11) with the band.(As show in Fig.14) screw (2) Reserve a certain length of drain hose and power cord...
Service Manual 8.6 Installation of Outdoor unit Refer to the following table for wrench moment of force: Tightening torque(N . m) 1. Fix the Support of Outdoor Unit(Select it according to Hex nut diameter(mm) the actual installation situation) Φ6 15~20 Φ9.52 30~40 (1) Select installation location according to the house structure.
Service Manual (3) The water outlet cant be placed in water in order to drain 8.8 Check after Installation and Test smoothly.(As show in Fig.27) operation 1. Check after Installation Check according to the following requirement after finishing installation. The drain hose can't be fluctuant Items to be checked Possible malfunction Has the unit been...
Service Manual 9. Maintenance 9.1 Malfunction Display of Indoor Unit 1. Malfunction display requirement When there are several malfunctions, they will be displayed circularly. 2. Malfunction display method (1) Hardware malfunction: immediate display; refer to “malfunction display table”; (2) Operation state: immediate display; refer to “malfunction display table”; (3) Other malfunctions: it is displayed after the compressor stops for 200s;...
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Service Manual ●Discharging method (1) remove the inverter cover(Outdoor Unit) Inverter cover P.C.board (Soldered surface) (2)As shown below,connect the discharge resistance(approx.100Ω20W)or plug of the sold ering iron to voltage between + - terminals of the electrolytic capacitor on PC Board for 30s, and then peformedischarging. NOTE: A large-capacity electrolytic capacitor is used in the outdoor unit controller(inverter).Therefore,if the power supply is turned off,charge(charging voltage DC280V to 380V)remains and disc harging takes a lot of time..
Service Manual 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting Indoor unit (1) Malfunction of Temperature Sensor F1, F2 Main detection points: ● Is the wiring terminal between the temperature sensor and the controller loosened or poorly contacted? ● Is there short circuit due to trip-over of the parts? ●...
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Service Manual (2) Malfunction of Blocked Protection of IDU Fan Motor H6 Main detection points: ● SmoothlyIs the control terminal of PG motor connected tightly? ● SmoothlyIs the feedback interface of PG motor connected tightly? ● The fan motor cant operate? ●...
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Service Manual (3) Malfunction of Protection of Jumper Cap C5 Main detection points: ● Is there jumper cap on the mainboard? ● Is the jumper cap inserted correctly and tightly? ● The jumper is broken? ● The motor is broken? ●...
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Service Manual (4) Malfunction of Zero-crossing Inspection Circuit Malfunction of the IDU Fan Motor U8 Main detection points: ● Instant energization afte de-energization while the capacitordischarges slowly? ● The zero-cross detectioncircuit of the mainboard is defined abnormal? Malfunction diagnosis process: Start Turn power off for 1minute,the turn...
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Service Manual (5) Communication malfunction (E6) Troubleshooting for E6 malfunction Disconnect power and check if the connection wire of indoor and outdoor units and the built-in wire of electric box are correctly connected. Connect the wire properly according Is malfunction Correct connection? to the wiring eliminated?
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Service Manual (6). Malfunction of detecting plate(WIFI) JF Start check if the connection wire are correctly connected detecting Replace the plate with the same model Is malfunction eliminated Replace the mainboard with the same model The end Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual Outdoot Unit (1) Malfunction of Desynchronizing of Compressor (H7) Main check point: Whether the system pressure is too high? Whether the electronic expansion valve can work normally? Whether the radiation for the unit is in good condition? Malfunction diagnosis process: Desynchronizing malfunction occurs after de-energizing and turning on the unit...
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Service Manual Desynchronizing malfunction occurs during operation process Check whether Whether the outdoor fan can Replace fan capacitor the fan terminal is operate normally? connected well Improve the radiation circumstances for the Whether the radiation for the unit (such as clean heat unit is in good condition? Replace outdoor fan exchanger, improve...
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Service Manual (2) Malfunction of Temperature Sensor (F3/F4/F5) Main check point: Whether the temperature sensor is damaged? Whether the terminal of temperature sensor is loose or not connected? Whether the main board is damaged? Malfunction diagnosis process: Start the troubleshooting for temperature sensor Check the connection between temperature sensor and wiring...
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Service Manual (3) Malfunction of Overload Protection of Compressor (H3) and Discharge High-temperature Protection of Compressor (E4) Main check point: Whether the electronic expansion valve is connected well and whether its damaged? Whether the refrigerant is leaking? Whether the overload protector is damaged? Malfunction diagnosis process: Start Whether the overload protector is...
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Service Manual (4) Charging Malfunction of Capacitor (PU) Main check point: Whether input power is normal? Main board is damaged. Malfunction diagnosis process: Energize and turn on the unit; wait for 1 min Measure the voltage at both ends of big electrolytic capacitor with the DC notch of universal meter There is malfunction for the...
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Service Manual (5) Malfunction of Overload Protection (E8) Main check point: Whether the tube temperature sensor is normal? Whether the outdoor ambient temperature is within the normal range? Whether indoor fan and outdoor fan can operate normally? Whether radiation environment inside or outside the unit is good? Malfunction diagnosis process: Start Replace the tube temperature...
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Service Manual (6) Malfunction of IPM Protection (H5) Main check point: Whether input voltage is within the normal range? Whether wires of compressor are connected reliably, tightly or correctly? Whether the resistance of compressor coil is normal? Whether the insulation between compressor coil and copper pipe is in good condition? Whether the unit is overloading? Whether the radiation for the unit is in good condition? Whether the volume of charged refrigerant is proper?
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Service Manual (7) Malfunction of PFC Protection (HC) Main check point: Whether power supply is normal? Malfunction diagnosis process: Start Check whether power supply is normal Turn on the unit again after the power is Is power abnormal? resumed Replace main board of outdoor unit Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual (8) Malfunction of Communication (E6) Main check point: Check whether connection wires between indoor unit and outdoor unit and wiring inside the unit are connected well? Check the main board of indoor unit or main board of outdoor unit is damaged? Malfunction diagnosis process: Communication malfunction De-energize the unit and then...
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Service Manual (9) Malfunction of Failure Start-up of Compressor (LC) Main check point: Whether the compressor wires are connected correctly? Whether the stop time for compressor is enough? Whether compressor is damaged? Whether the refrigerant-charging volume is superfluous? Malfunction diagnosis process: Energize and turn on the unit Whether the stop time for...
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Service Manual (10) Malfunction of Overcurrent Protection E5 Main detection points: ● Is the supply voltage unstable with big fluctuation? ● Is the supply voltage too low with overload? ● Hardware trouble? Malfunction diagnosis process: Start Normal fluctuation should be within 10 % Is malfunction Is the supply voltage unstable of the rated voltage on the nameplate...
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Service Manual (11) Other Malfunction 1.IPM module temperature sensor is open-circuited (P7) Hardware of main board is damaged. Please replace main board. 2.Overheating protection of IPM module (P8) ① Poor radiation because the module radiator is dirty; ② IPM module is damaged; ③...
Service Manual 9.3 Maintenance method for normal malfunction 1. Air Conditioner Cant be Started Up Possible Causes Discriminating Method (Air conditioner Status) Troubleshooting Confirm whether its due to power failure. If yes, No power supply, or poor After energization, operation indicator isnt bright wait for power recovery.
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Service Manual 4. ODU Fan Motor Cant Operate Possible causes Discriminating method (air conditioner status) Troubleshooting Connect wires according to wiring diagram to Wrong wire connection, or poor Check the wiring status according to circuit make sure all wiring terminals are connected connection diagram firmly...
Service Manual 10. Exploded View and Parts List 10.1 Indoor Unit The component picture is only for reference; please refer to the actual product. Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH18QD-K6DNB8B/I GWH18QD-K6DNE4B/I GWH18QD-K6DNC4B/I Product Code CB438N07300 CB470N02400 CB444N07600 Decorative Strip Front Panel 20000300075T 200003000064 20000300106 Display Board 30565260 300001000081 30565260 Filter Sub-Assy 11122089 11122089 11122089 Decorative Board (Left) 20192662 20192662 20192662 Front Case 2002248401 2002248401...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH18QD-K6DND6B/I GWH18QD-K6DNC4B/I GWH18QD-K6DNB8B/I Product Code CB460N05300 CB444N07601 CB438N07301 Decorative Strip Front Panel 200003000027S 20000300106S 20000300075T Display Board 300001000042 30565260 30565260 Filter Sub-Assy 11122089 1112208906 11122089 Decorative Board (Left) 20192662 20192662 20192662 Front Case 2002248401 2002248401...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH18QD-K6DNE4B/I GWH18QD-K6DNC8B/I GWH18QD-K6DNC6B/I Product Code CB470N02401 CB456N06000 CB443N05300 Decorative Strip Front Panel 200003000064 20000300153T 20000300103T Display Board 300001000081 30565278 30565260 Filter Sub-Assy 11122089 1112208906 1112208906 Decorative Board (Left) 20192662 20192662 20192662 Front Case 2002248401 2002248401 2002248401 Guide Louver 1051276501...
Service Manual 10.2 Outdoor Unit 22 23 24 25 26 The component picture is only for reference; please refer to the actual product. Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH18AAD-K6DNA1B/O Product Code CB476W00600 Big Handle 2623343106 Supporting Board 01173194 Fan Motor 011002000529 Motor Support 1501308507 Condenser Assy 01703136 Coping 01253081 Rear Grill 01475014 Clapboard Sub-Assy 01233180 Compressor and Fittings 00103925G Compressor Gasket 76710287 4-Way Valve Assy 030152000158 Big Handle 2623343106...
Service Manual 11. Removal Procedure Caution: discharge the refrigerant 11.1 Removal Procedure of Indoor Unit completely before removal. 1.Remove fifter assy Front panel Open the front panel. Push the left and rightfilters to make them break away from thegroove on the front case. Then remove the leftand right filters one by one.
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Service Manual 4.Remove electric box cover 2 Remove the screws on the electric box cover 2 and detecting plate(WIFI), then remove the electric box cover 2 and detecting plate(WIFI). Electric box cover2 Screw Note:The position of detection Detecting plate(WIFI) Electric box cover board(WIFI) may be different for different models.
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Service Manual Step Procedure 7.Remove vertical louver Loosen the connection clasps between vertical louver and bottom case to remove vertion louver. Swing motor Screw off the screws that are locking the swing motor and take the motor off. 8.Remove electric box assy Loosen the connection clasps between shield cover of electric box sub-assy and electric box,and then remove the shield...
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Service Manual Step Procedure Rotate the electric box assy. Twist off the screws Rotate the electric box assy. Twist offthe that are locking the wire clip and loosen the Screws screwsthat are locking the wire clip and power cord. Remove the wiring terminal of loosen the power cord.
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Service Manual Step Procedure Adjust the position of conncetion pipe on evaporator up wards to remove it. 10.Remove motor and cross flow blade Remove the screws fixing motor clamp and then remove the motor clamp. ① Remove the screws at the connection place of cross flow blade and motor;...
Service Manual 11.2 Removal Procedure of Outdoor Unit Warning: Be sure to wait for a minimum of 20 minutes after turning off all power supplies and discharge the refrigerant completely before removal. Steps Procedure 1. Before disassembly 2.Remove big handle big handle big handle and then remove the handle.
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Service Manual Appendix: Appendix 1: Reference Sheet of Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion formula for Fahrenheit degree and Celsius degree: Tf=Tcx1.8+32 Set temperature Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit display Fahrenheit display Fahrenheit display Fahrenheit Celsius( Celsius( Celsius( temperature temperature temperature 60.8 69/70 69.8 78/79 78.8 62/63...
Service Manual Appendix 3: Pipe Expanding Method Pipe Note: Pipe cutter Improper pipe expanding is the main cause of refrigerant leakage.Please expand the pipe according to the following steps: Leaning Uneven Burr A:Cut the pip ● Confirm the pipe length according to the distance of indoor unit and outdoor unit. ●...
Service Manual Appendix 4: List of Resistance for Temperature Sensor Resistance Table of Ambient Temperature Sensor for Indoor and Outdoor (15K) Temp( C) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( C) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Resistance(kΩ) 138.1 18.75 3.848 1.071 128.6 17.93 3.711 1.039 121.6 17.14 3.579 1.009...
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Service Manual Resistance Table of Tube Temperature Sensors for Outdoor and Indoor (20K) Temp( C) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( C) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Resistance(kΩ) 181.4 25.01 5.13 1.427 171.4 23.9 4.948 1.386 162.1 22.85 4.773 1.346 153.3 21.85 4.605 1.307 20.9 4.443 1.269 137.2...
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Service Manual Resistance Table of Discharge Temperature Sensor for Outdoor (50K) Temp( C) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Resistance(kΩ) Temp( C) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Resistance(kΩ) 853.5 18.34 4.75 799.8 93.42 17.65 4.61 89.07 16.99 4.47 703.8 84.95 16.36 4.33 660.8 81.05 15.75 4.20 620.8 77.35 15.17 4.08...
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Add: West Jinji Rd, Qianshan, Zhuhai,Guangdong, China, 519070 Tel: (+86-756) 8522218 Fax: (+86-756) 8669426 E-mail: gree@gree.com.cn www.gree.com HONG KONG GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SALES LIMITED Add: Unit 2612,26/F.,Miramar Tower 132 Nathan Road,TST,Kowloon,HK Tel: (852) 31658898 Fax: (852) 31651029 For product improvement, specifications and appearance in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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