CONTENTS READ BEFORE OPERATION Safety precautions ......... 2 Names of parts..........6 Preparation Before Operation ......9 Operation range ........... 11 OPERATION AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation ..........12 Adjusting the Airflow Direction ..... 14 POWERFUL Operation ........
Safety precautions • Keep this manual where the operator can easily find it. • Read the precautions in this manual carefully before operating the unit. • This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms, or for commercial and household use by lay persons.
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Safety precautions WARNING • Do not attempt to install or repair the air conditioner yourself. Improper workmanship may result in water leakage, electric shocks or fire hazards. Please contact your local dealer or qualified person- nel for installation and maintenance work. •...
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Safety precautions CAUTION • Do not turn off the breaker unless you smell something burning, or when doing repairs, inspection or cleaning of the unit (only for R32 refrigerant). Refrigerant leakage cannot be detected otherwise (only for R32 refrigerant). • Do not use flammable substances (such as hairsprays or insecticides etc.) near the unit. It could cause electric shock, fire, or a misdetection of the refrigerant sensor (only for R32 refrigerant).
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Safety precautions Installation site. ■ To install the air conditioner in the following types of environments, consult the dealer. • Places with an oily ambient or where steam or soot occurs. • Salty environment such as coastal areas. • Places where sulfide gas occurs such as hot springs. •...
Names of parts ■ Indoor Unit ■ Opening the Front Panel How to open the front panel: (page 28.) Air outlet selection switch • This setting blows air from upper outlet only. This setting automatically decides a blow • pattern depending on mode and conditions. •...
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■ Indoor Unit 1. Titanium Apatite Deodorizing Filter: • The operation mode refers to the following • These filters are attached to the inside of table. the air filters. Temperature Airflow Model Mode 2. Air outlet setting rate COOLING 3. Display 22°C COOL AUTO...
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■ Remote Controller <Open the lid> <ARC452A1> 1. Signal transmitter: 9. ECONO button: • It sends signals to the indoor unit. ECONO operation (page 18.) 10. SWING button: 2. Display: • Adjusting the Airflow Direction (page 14.) • It displays the current settings. (In this illustration, each section is shown 11.
Preparation Before Operation ■ To set the batteries 1. Slide the front cover to take it off. Position + and – correctly! 2. Set two dry batteries AAA.LR03 (alkaline). 3. Set the front cover as before. ■ To operate the remote controller •...
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Preparation Before Operation ■ To set the clock 1. Press “CLOCK button”. is displayed. blinks. 2. Press “SELECT button” to set the current day of the week. 3. Press “CLOCK button”. blinks. 4. Press “SELECT button” to set the clock to the present time. Holding down “...
Operation range ■ Tips for saving energy Be careful not to cool (heat) the room too much. • Recommended temperature setting Keeping the temperature setting at a moderate level helps save energy. For cooling:26°C – 28°C Cover windows with a blind or a curtain. •...
AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation The air conditioner operates with the operation mode of your choice. From the next time on, the air conditioner will operate with the same operation mode. ■ To start operation 1.
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AUTO · DRY · COOL · HEAT · FAN Operation ■ To change the airflow rate setting 5. Press “FAN setting button”. DRY mode AUTO or COOL or HEAT or FAN mode Five levels of airflow rate setting from “ ”...
Adjusting the Airflow Direction You can adjust the airflow direction to increase your comfort. ■ To adjust the horizontal blade (flap) 1. Press “SWING button ”. • “ ” is displayed on the LCD and the flaps will begin to swing. 2.
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Adjusting the Airflow Direction ■ Airflow selection • Make airflow selection according to what suits you. When setting the airflow selection switch to • Air conditioner automatically decides the appropriate blowing pattern depending on the operating mode/situation. Operating mode Situation Blowing pattern •...
POWERFUL Operation POWERFUL operation quickly maximizes the cooling (heating) effect in any operation mode. You can get the maximum capacity. ■ To start POWERFUL operation 1. Press “POWERFUL button”. • POWERFUL operation ends in 20minutes. Then the system automatically operates again with the previous settings which were used before POWERFUL operation.
OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET Operation OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET operation lowers the noise level of the outdoor unit by changing the frequency and fan speed on the outdoor unit. This function is convenient during night. ■ To start OUTDOOR UNIT QUIET operation 1.
ECONO Operation ECONO operation is a function which enables efficient operation by limiting the maximum power consumption value. This function is useful for cases in which attention should be paid to ensure a circuit breaker will not trip when the product runs alongside other appliances.
TIMER Operation Timer functions are useful for automatically switching the air conditioner on or off at night or in the morning. You can also use OFF TIMER and ON TIMER in combination. ■ To use OFF TIMER operation • Check that the clock is correct. If not, set the clock to the present time.
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TIMER Operation ■ To use ON TIMER operation • Check that the clock is correct. If not, set the clock to the present time. (page 10.) 1. Press “ON TIMER button”. is displayed. blinks. 2. Press “SELECT button” until the time setting reaches the point you like.
WEEKLY TIMER Operation Up to 4 timer settings can be saved for each day of the week. It is convenient if the WEEKLY TIMER is set according to the family’s life style. ■ Using in these cases of WEEKLY TIMER An example of WEEKLY TIMER settings is shown below.
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WEEKLY TIMER Operation ■ To use WEEKLY TIMER operation Setting mode • Make sure the day of the week and time are set. If not, set the day of the week and time. (page 10.) Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 [Monday] 25˚C...
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WEEKLY TIMER Operation 8. Press “SELECT button” to select the desired temperature. • The temperature can be set between 10°C and 32°C. Cooling: The unit operates at 18°C even if it is set at 10 to 17°C. Heating: The unit operates at 30°C even if it is set at 31 to 32°C.
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WEEKLY TIMER Operation Copy mode • A reservation made once can be copied another day of the week. The whole reservation of the selected day of the week will be copied. Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 [Monday] 25˚C 27˚C 6:00...
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WEEKLY TIMER Operation ■ Confirming a reservation • The reservation can be confirmed. Press “ button”. • The day of the week and the reservation number of the current day will be displayed. Press “SELECT button” to select the day of the week and the reservation number to be confirmed.
Note for Multi System What is a “Multi System”? This system has one outdoor unit connected to multiple indoor units. room room Outdoor unit room room ■ Selecting the operation mode Living Living room room 1. With the Priority Room Setting present but inactive or not present.
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Note for Multi System ■ Priority Room Setting The Priority Room Setting requires initial programming during installation. Please consult your retailer or dealer for assistance. The room designated as the Priority Room takes priority in the following situations; 1. Operation mode Priority. As the operation mode of the Priority Room takes precedence, the user can select a different operation mode from other rooms.
CARE Care and Cleaning CAUTION Before cleaning, be sure to stop the operation and turn the breaker OFF. Units ■ Indoor unit, Outdoor unit and Remote controller 1. Wipe them with dry soft cloth. ■ Front panel 1. Open the front panel. •...
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Filters 1. Open the front panel. (page 28.) 2. Remove the air filter. • Press the claws on the right and left of the air filter down slightly, then pull upward. 3. Take off the Titanium Apatite Deodorizing Filter. • Hold the tabs of the frame, and remove the claws in 4 places.
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NOTE • Operation with dirty filters: (1) cannot deodorize the air. (2) cannot clean the air. (3) results in poor heating or cooling. (4) may cause odour. • To order Titanium Apatite Deodorizing Filter contact to the service shop there you bought the air conditioner.
Trouble Shooting Check again. Please check again before calling a service man. Case Check The air conditioner does not • Hasn’t a breaker turned OFF or a fuse blown? operate. • Isn’t it a power failure? (OPERATION lamp is off.) •...
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In case of refrigerant leakage sensor Please pay attention if unit has some abnormal operation. See cases and explanations below. Case Explanation The unit is operating by itself. ■ It is because the refrigerant leakage sensor started working: • In case it makes a beeping sound, there is a risk of refrigerant The fan is spinning by itself, leakage.
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These cases are not troubles. The following cases are not air conditioner troubles but have some reasons. You may just continue using it. Case Explanation Operation does not start soon. • This is to protect the air conditioner. • When ON/OFF button was pressed You should wait for about 3 minutes.
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These cases are not troubles. The following cases are not air conditioner troubles but have some reasons. You may just continue using it. The air conditioner stops • Once the set temperature is reached, the airflow rate is generating airflow during reduced or operation stopped in order to avoid generating operation.
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Disposal requirements Your product and the batteries supplied with the controller are marked with this symbol. This symbol means that electrical and electronic products and batteries shall not be mixed with unsorted household waste. For batteries, a chemical symbol can be printed beneath the symbol.
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Fault diagnosis. FAULT DIAGNOSIS BY REMOTE CONTROLLER In the ARC452A series, the temperature display sections on the main unit indicate corresponding codes. 1. When the TIMER CANCEL button is held down for 5 seconds, a “ ” indication flashes on the temperature display section.
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The two-dimensional bar code is a manufacturing code. 3P477071-1A (1703)
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