1 Service Information Notice of Address setting for NEW Cassette / NEW Outdoor Unit. The new Cassette / New Outdoor models are possible to have address setting for twin control by automatic when main power supply is switched on. (Manual address setting is also possible by using Dip switch on Indoor unit P.C. board.) However, this address setting is only possible when made proper wiring connection and also Indoor unit should be original virgin unit.
1.4. Operation range 1.4.1. Power Supply The applicable voltage range for each unit is given in the following table. The working voltage among the three phases must be bal- anced within a 3% deviation from each voltage at the compressor terminals. The starting voltage must be higher than 85% of the rated voltage.
2 Features 2.1. Ceiling Type 2.1.1. Easier Maintenance and Cleaning • Anti-Mould Long Life Air Filter. • 3-Direction Pipe Lead-Out. 2.1.2. Wide Air Discharge, Comfortable Control • Wide-Angle Airflow — 100 Degrees Horizontal. • Auto Swing Louver. 2.2. Outdoor Unit 2.2.1.
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• Centralized Drain Method gathered multiple outdoor unit’s drain pipes into a single drain pipe to makes installation easier and also improve appearance. • Side-by-Side Continuous Installation is possible even outdoor units with different capacities. 2.2.2. Quiet, Efficient Design • A host of silencing technologies achieves super-quiet operation. •...
2.3. Wired Remote Control 1. The new design includes an easily-visible red pilot lamp. The power can be turned on and off at a single touch, without open- ing the cover. 2. Has a build-in thermistor, allowing indoor temperature detection in accordance with indoor conditions by switching with main unit thermistor.
2.5. Group Control Equipment Group control by one remote control [Remote side] • All air conditioner units are con- • Optional wired remote con- trolled as a whole by remote control. trol CZ-RD513C • All indoor units operate in the same mode.
Single Power Consumption Cooling 1.78 1.81 1.84 Running Current Cooling 8.15 8.10 8.05 Starting Current Power Factor Cooling *Power Factor means total figure of compressor, indoor fan motor and outdoor fan motor. Panasonic Power source AC, 1~220V, 230V, 240V 50Hz...
3.2. Safety Devices INDOOR UNIT Indoor Unit Cooling Only Model CS-F18DTE5 For fan motor protection °C Internal °C Protector For control protection Fuse 3.15 OUTDOOR UNIT Outdoor Unit Cooling Only Model 50Hz CU-J18DBE5 For refrigerant cycle High pressure 4.15 Switch (63H1) 3.05 For compressor Over current protection...
8 Operation Instructions 8.1. Wired Remote Control Name and function of each part Airflow direction setting display OFF/ON button Used to start and stop the operation. FAN SPEED button Used to select the fan speed of high (HI), medium (MED), low (LO) or auto (AUTO).
8.4. How to set remote control day and time • The day and time needs to be set when you turn on the power for the first time or after a long time has elapsed since the power was last turned on. •...
CLOCK Display (To set current Day and Time) Note: • The above display is shown if no valid timer setting is made. • If valid timer setting is made. and setting will be displayed. - If you want to check the current time and day, press “MODE button” once. (However, after a few seconds, the display will change back to and the setting) 8.6.
Final Display of Daily Timer: 8.7. Weekly Timer Setting • Display • How to Set Weekly Timer - You can set the Timer for 1 week (Monday to Sunday) with 6 programs per day. - ON-Timer can be set together with your desired temperature. However, this temperature will be used continuously. - Cannot set 2 programs with same time setting in a day.
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For example , if you want to set: A - Monday to Friday: Same time, 1st program ON 9:00 & 2nd program OFF 16:00. B - Only Wednesday: Additional 3rd program OFF 12:30 & 4th program ON 13:30. C - Only Saturday: 1st program ON 10:00 with 20°C & 2nd program OFF 14:00. D - Sunday: Holiday.
8.8. Wireless Remote Control Name and function of each part Address number display Operation selection display OFF/ON button Used to start and stop the operation. ODOUR WASH button FILTER RESET button Press to cancel the “FILTER” indicator light on the control panel. FAN SPEED button Used to select the fan speed of high (HI), medium (MED), low (LO) or auto (AUTO).
9 Operation Details 9.1. Cooling Operation • Cooling operation can be set using remote control. • This operation is applied to cool down the room temperature reaches the setting temperature set on the remote control. • Cooling Operation Time Diagram. 9.2.
9.5. Normal Control 9.5.1. Cooling Indoor Fan Control • Manual Fan Speed Operation starts at High, Medium or Low speed set by remote control. • Auto Fan Speed When operation start, or shifting to thermostat ON condition from thermostat OFF condition, indoor fan operates as below. Thermostat &...
9.6. Operation Control 9.6.1. Odour Cut Control • Odour cut operation removes the odour generated at indoor heat exchanger by using drain water come out from indoor heat exchanger. • Press “Odour” button at remote control to enable odour cut operation. •...
9.6.7. Thermostat Control • Depending on differences between room temperature and setting temperature, compressor operation is decided and starts oper- ation. • If temperature difference matches values shown below, thermostat switches off. Cooling Mode -1.5°C Soft Dry Mode -2.5°C 9.7. Protection Control 9.7.1.
9.7.7. Sensor Disconnection Detection Control • The sensor disconnection detection control activates when the following condition comply: Sensor Detection Threshold Duration (Sec.) Detection Condition Discharge Temperature < -4.5°C or 201.8°C Other than compressor start control and compressor ON Outdoor Heat Exchanger <...
10 Installation Instruction 10.1. Pipe length • CORRECTION OF CAPACITIES 1. Correction of capacities according to the connecting pipe length. The data of rated capacities (marked on the name plate) are based on 7.5 meters connecting pipe and horizontal installation. 2.
10.3. Position of the centre gravity MODEL NAME OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS NET WEIGHT CENTRE OF GRAVITY WIDTH (mm) DEPTH (mm) HEIGHT (mm) X (mm) Y (mm) Z (mm) CU-J18DBE5...
10.4. Indoor unit installation CEILING TYPE AIR CONDITIONERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Precautions in terms of safety Carry out installation work with reliability after throughout reading of this “Precautions in terms of safety”. • Precautions shown here are differentiated between Warnings and Cautions.
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Warnings The unit must be installed in accordance with applicable national Earth and local regulations.Any electrical work should only be carried This equipment must be properly earthed. out by qualified technician and use exclusive circuits without fail. Earth line must not be connected to earth of gas Presence of insufficient capacity in power circuit or imperfection in pipe, water pipe, lightning rod and telephone.
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NOTE • Study throughly the following installation locations. 1. In places such as restaurants and kitchens, considerable amount of oil steam and flour adhere to the fan, and the fin of the heat exchanger may result in heat exchange reduction, spraying or dispersing of water drops, etc. In these cases, take the following actions: •...
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REMOVING THE SIDE COVER AND HANGING BRACKET 1. Open the inlet grille, and remove the side cover fixing screw (right and left) from the internal part of the unit. 2. Move the side cover to about 15mm forward to remove it. Use the packing material (Styrene foam) to support, when you reverse the top and bottom of the indoor unit.
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Installing the unit 1. Insert the hanging bracket fastening bolts and both sides of the unit into the hanging brackets, and slide the unit to the rear. Fasten the bolts. 2. Tighten the slip prevention screws (M5) for brackets to prevent the unit from shifting. 3.
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10.4.5. Indoor unit drain piping • Be sure to use the drain hose provided (accessory item.) • Drain piping must have down-slope (1/50 to 1/100): be sure not to provide up-and-down slope to prevent reversal flow. • During drain piping connection, be careful not to exert extra force on the drain port at the indoor unit.
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2. Precautions in high humidity circumstance. This air conditioner has been tested according to the “JIS Standard Conditions with Mist” and have been confirmed that there is no form of any faults. However, if it is operated for a long time in high humid atmosphere (dew point temperature: more than 23°C), water drops are liable to fall.
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CONNECTING THE WIRES TO THE CONTROL BOX Caution Make sure that screws of the terminal are securely tight- ened. • Remove a two mounting screw, remove the control box cover, and then connect the wires by following the procedure given in the illustration. 10.4.8.
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(Remote Control Address Setting) (Refer to the Operation Manual which is provided with the remote controller for details.) • Two remote controllers (including the wireless remote controller) can be connected. However, remote control thermistor setting is not possible. • As for [master/slave] setting of remote controller, the automatic setting and manual setting are possible. Since manual setting is priority.
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10.4.11. Check the following items when installation is complete • After completing work, be sure to measure and record trial run properties, and store measuring data, etc. • Measuring items are room temperature, outside temperature, suction temperature, blow out temperature, wind velocity, wind vol- ume, voltage, current, presence of abnormal vibration and noise, operating pressure, piping temperature, compressive pressure, airtight pressure.
10.5. Outdoor unit installation AIR CONDITIONERS OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Precautions in terms of safety Carry out installation work with reliability after thorough reading of this “Precautions in terms of safety”. • Precautions shown here are differentiated between Warnings and Cautions.
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Warnings The unit must be installed in accordance with applicable national Once installation work is completed, check that there are no refrig- and local regulations. erant gas in the room that can come into contact with sparks or Any electrical work should only be carried out by qualified techni- flames from a fan heater, stove or kitchen range, which will cause cian and use exclusive circuits without fail.
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2. Installation work a. Brazing work Brazing work needs replacing air inside pipe with nitrogen gas in order to prevent oxidation scale from occurring. This is called nitrogen replacement, and one of very important work in brazing refrigerant piping. (Oxidation preventive is not possible to use) b.
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4. Refrigerant filling Refrigerant filling must be done in the state of liquid refrigerant. If this is done in gas refrigerant, the balance of refrigerant composition will collapse and damage the operation. For the use of a gas cylinder without siphon inside, turn it upside down and use it. (We recommend manifold with sight glass.) Do not use a “CHARGE CYLINDER”.
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3. There should not be animals or plants near the air outlet which could be adversely affected by hot or cold air coming out from the unit. 4. The outlet air and operating noise should not be a nuisance to other occupants nearby.
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10.5.5. Transporting and installing the outdoor unit • Transporting 1. The outdoor unit should be transported in its original packaging as close to the installation location as possible. 2. If suspending the outdoor unit, use a rope or belt, and use cloth or wood as padding in order to avoid damaging the unit. •...
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2. Local pipes can project in any of four directions. • Make holes in the pipe panels for the pipes to pass through. • Be sure to install the pipe panels to prevent rain from getting inside the outdoor unit. [Removing the service panel].
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10.5.7. Heat insulation Use a material with good heat-resistant properties as the heat insulation for the pipes. Be sure to insulate both the gas-side and liquid-side pipes. If the pipes are not ade- Caution quately insulated, condensation or water leakages may occur.
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1. Connect the power supply line to a 3-phase/380-415V (or single-phase 220-240V) power supply. 2. The equipment shall be connected to a suitable mains network with a main imped- ance less than the valve indicated in the table of power supply specifications. 3.
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Model name impedance breaker Switch Fuse supply based on (terminals (Ω) cables length (m) CU-B14DBE5 CU-J14DBE5 220V-240V~ 0.0374 CU-B18DBE8 CU-J18DBE8 220V-240V~ 0.0374 CU-B24DBE5 CU-J24DBE5 220V-240V~ 0.0374 CU-B24DBE8 CU-J24DBE8 380V-415V 3N~ 0.1017 × 4...
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10.5.11. Precautions with regard to test operation • Use only insulation tool to the switch on the microswitch on the electric circuit board. (Do not use your finger or a metallic tool.) • Do not switch on power before all installation is completed. •...
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10.5.12. As to making the inspection after completion of work fully understood • At the time when the work has been completed, measure and record the characteristics of test run without fail and keep the mea- suring date, etc. • Carry out the measurement regarding room temperature outside air temperature, suction and air discharge temperatures, wind velocity, wind volume, voltage current, presence of abnormal vibration, operating pressure, piping temperature, compressive pressure, airtight pressure as items to be measured.
10.6. Wired remote control installation Wired Remote Control Installation Manual • Before installing the wired remote controller, be sure to thoroughly read the “Notes with regard to safety” section of the installa- tion manual provided with the indoor unit. • After installing the wired remote controller, carry out a test operation to check that the remote controller functions properly, and also explain the operation and cleaning procedures to the customer in accordance with the details in instruction manual.
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Remote controller wiring • Connect the indoor unit and the remote controller as shown in the illustration below. • The remote control cable is non-polar. • At the time of shipment from the factory, the connector cable used to connect the terminal block and connector CN1 is discon- nected.
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• If installing the remote controller with the remote control cable exposed, use pliers to cut a notch into the upper case. (The feed- ing-out direction can be either up or to the left or right) • Strip the end of the remote control cable which is to be connected to the remote controller. (Refer to the illustration below) •...
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If remote control cable is embedded If installing with the remote control cable exposed 1. Embed an outlet box (JIS C 8336) into the wall, and then secure 1. Secure the remote controller base plate to the wall with two acces- the remote controller base plate to the outlet box with the two sory 4 mm screws.
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10.6.4. Settings Control using two remote controllers • Up to two remote controllers can be installed for a single indoor unit, and either remote controller can be used to operate the indoor unit. • The indoor unit can be operated with the last switch pressed having priority. 1.
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Automatic address resetting for group control • The address settings for group control (air conditioner Nos. 1 to 16) can be reset automatically. 1. When operation is stopped, press for 5 seconds, continue the TEST RUN switch to display “00” (will be LOCAL MODE). 2.
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10.6.5. Test operation • Turn on the main power. • After 3 minutes have passed since the power was turned on, press the OFF/ON switch on the remote controller. (No operation occurs within 3 minutes after the power was turned on.) •...
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Example of previous problem display Example of abnormality display before previous display • The display can be switched between the previous problem and the one before that by pressing the UP (TIMER) DOWN (TIMER) switches. • After eliminating the cause of the problem, press the CHECK switch once more to return to the normal display.
10.7. Wireless remote control installation manual Wireless Remote Control Installation Manual • Before installing the wireless remote controller, be sure to thoroughly read the “Notes with regard to safety” section of the instal- lation manual provided with the indoor unit. •...
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Attach the receptor unit onto the decorative panel of the indoor unit as shown in the figure below. 1. Remove the “corner cover” at the decorative panel indicate “Panasonic” logo left side. 2. Attach the receptor unit which same position.
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1. Route the joint cord for wiring as shown in the figure (figure of the back of decorative panel) below. Pass the cord through the hook of the decorative panel, taking care that the cord does not run on the heat insulator, etc. 2.
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Receptor unit (for ceiling type) assembly procedure Attach the receptor unit onto the indoor main unit as shown in the figure below. Remove the air-intake grille and the side cover. To remove the side cover, remove the fixing screw each on the left and the right and pull the side cover towards you. (Refer to the installation Manual supplied with the indoor main unit.) Remove the Decorative grille (component on which the brand name is shown) to the right on the air-blow opening.
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Route the joint cord for wiring and connect it to P.C.B terminal <CN-DISP> in the control box of the indoor unit. 1. Route for wiring the cord as shown in the figure to the right. 2. Remove the control box cover by removing the two fixing screws and connect the joint cord to P.C.B terminal <CN-DISP> in the control box.
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NOTE • If the batteries are replaced or the remote controller is reset, the address setting will return to ADDRESS1, so you will need to repeat the address setting again. All setting details which are stored in memory will be cleared, so you will need to repeat the setting. •...
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[Manual setting] 10.7.5. Emergency operation • If you do not have the wireless remote controller (because the batteries are weak, or some other reason prevents the wireless remote controller from being used), emergency operation can be carried out at receptor unit. •...
11 Installation and Servicing Air Conditioner Using R410A 11.1. Outline 11.1.1. About R410A refrigerant 1. Converting air conditioners to R410A Since it was declared in1974 that chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) and other substances pose a destructive danger to the ozone layer in the earth’s upper stratosphere (20 to 40 km above the earth), measures have been taken around the world to prevent this destruction.
d. R410A refrigerating machine oil Conventionally, mineral oil or a synthetic oil such as alkylbenzene has been used for R22 refrigerating machine oil. Because of the poor compatibility between R410A and conventional oils like mineral oil, however, there is a tendency for the refrigerating machine oil to collect in the refrigerating cycle.
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11.2.2. R410A tools 1. Copper tube gauge for clearance adjustment (used when flaring with the conventional flaring tool (clutch type)) • This gauge makes it easy to set the clearance for the copper tube to 1.0-1.5 mm from the clamp bar of the flar- ing tool.
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5. Charging hose • The pressure resistance of the charging hose has been raised to match the higher pressure of R410A. The hose material has also been changed to suit HFC use, and the size of the fitting has been changed to match the mani- fold ports.
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8. Electronic scale for refrigerant charging • Because of the high pressure and fast vaporizing speed of R410A, the refrigerant cannot be held in a liquid phase inside the charging cylinder when charging is done using the charging cylinder method, causing bubbles to form in the measurement scale glass and making it difficult to see the reading.
11.3. Refrigerant piping work 11.3.1. Piping materials It is recommended that you use copper and copper alloy jointless pipes with a maximum oil adherence of 40 mg/10m. Do not use pipes that are crushed, deformed, or discolored (especially the inside surface). If these inferior pipes are used, impurities may clog the expansion valves or capillaries.
When using these pipes, check to make sure that they are the stipulated thickness. For flare nuts, be sure to used the same nut that is used on the AC unit. b. Copper pipes Use only copper pipes with the thickness given in table 10, and with minimal impurities. Because the surface of the pipe is exposed, you should take special care, and also take measures such as marking the pipes to make sure they are easily distinguished from other piping materials, to prevent mistaken use.
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11.4.2. Transferring (Using new refrigerant piping) 1. Removing the unit a. Collecting the refrigerant into the outdoor unit by pumping down The refrigerant can be collected into the outdoor unit (pumping down) by pressing the TEST RUN button, even when the temperature of the room is low.
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Precaution: Be sure to set up the cylinder for liquid charging. If you use a cylinder equipped with a siphon tube, you can charge the liq- uid without having to turn the cylinder around 6. Remove the charging hose of the manifold gauge from the vacuum pump adaptor, and connect it to the connection port of the electronic scale.
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11.4.6. Brazing As brazing requires sophisticated techniques and experiences, it must be performed by a qualified person. In order to prevent the oxide film from occurring in the pipe interior during brazing, it is effective to proceed with brazing while letting dry nitrogen gas (N ) flow.
12 Troubleshooting Guide If test operation does not proceed correctly Carry out test operation after approximately 12 hours have passed since the power was turned on (crankcase heater is energized). If operation is started by using the remote control within 1 minute of turning on the power, the outdoor unit settings will not be made cor- rectly and correct operation will not be possible.
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(When remote control display shows “power supply”) Clock setting, and no timer setting (When remote control display shows “No power supply”)
12.2. During group control operation System example 1. The main power is turned on while the transmission wires between the indoor units are not connected. (open circuit at A or B or C) Symptom Operation of indoor unit No.1 and No.3 is possible. However “check”...
12.3. Test operation and self-diagnosis 12.3.1. Test Run (Forced Cooling mode and Heating mode) 1. Always use a properly-insulated tool to operate the switch on the circuit board. (Do not use your finger or any metalic object.) 2. Never turn on the power supply unit until all installation work has been completed. 3.
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12.3.3. Test operation using the wired remote control 1. Check that “COOL” is displayed on the LCD, and then press the OFF/ON button to start test operation. 2. After pressing the OFF/ON button, press the TEST RUN button within 1 minute. 3.
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12.3.4. Self-diagnosis function The wired remote control display and the self-diagnosis LEDs (green) on the outdoor unit printed circuit board indicate where the abnormality has occured. Recalling the error display. The air conditioner No.”01” appears during normal installation and use. When using group control, a different number may appear.
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• How to display the past error message. If the CHECK display on the wired remote control is not flashing, press the CHECK button continuously for 5 seconds or more to display the past problem details. 12.3.5. Test operation using the receiver auto button (If using wireless remote controller)
12.4. Emergency operation When using the wireless remote control and losing the remote controller, emergency operation can be operated by pressing auto button in the receiver. • Press the auto button continuously within 5 seconds Press the auto button continuously within 5 seconds →...
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Resistance value (kΩ)±5% Temperature Indoor Outdoor °C Room temperature Pipe temperature Discharge temperature Pipe temperature thermistor thermistor thermistor thermistor During outdoor unit emergency operation or test operation, the LED on the P.C.B. will flash.
12.5. Self-diagnosis error code table • The display screen on the wired remote control unit and the self-diagnosis LEDs (green) on the outdoor unit printed circuit board in the outdoor unit can be used to indicate where the location of a problem is. Refer to the table below to remove the cause of the problem, and then re-start the air conditioner system.
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Wired remote Outdoor unit printed circuit board Location or problem Check location control unit display Abnormal Detail dispaly dispaly Current detector open circuit Outdoor unit current detector fault or connec- Compressor internal protector worked Compressor fault or refrigeration system...
13.2. Capacity and power consumption 13.2.1. Cooling Performance Model Cooling capacities are based on conditions CS-F18DTE5 Single phase, 50Hz 220V Cooling capacity Indoor temp. 27°C D.B. 19°C W.B. 5.0kW Outdoor temp. 35°C D.B. Standard air volume 14 m /min...
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Model Cooling capacities are based on conditions CS-F18DTE5 Single phase, 50Hz 230V Cooling capacity Indoor temp. 27°C D.B. 19°C W.B. 5.0kW Outdoor temp. 35°C D.B. Standard air volume 14 m /min...
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Model Cooling capacities are based on conditions CS-F18DTE5 Single phase, 50Hz 240V Cooling capacity Indoor temp. 27°C D.B. 19°C W.B. 5.0kW Outdoor temp. 35°C D.B. Standard air volume 14 m /min...
13.6. Fan performance CS-F18DTE5 (220/230/240V) ITEM/MODEL Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit CS-F18DTE5 CU-J18DBE5 MODE Air Volume /min Running Current 0.35 0.28 0.28 0.57/0.58/0.59 Power Consumption 0.07 0.06 0.124/0.130/0.135 Fan Speed r/min 1100 656/676/696...
13.7. Discharge and suction pressure SATURATION TEMPERATURE OF DISCHARGE AND SUCTION PRESSURE COOLING 13.8. Operating characteristics COOLING ONLY MODEL Main Power Compressor Motor Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Electrical Data (50Hz) Model Source Fan Motor Fan Motor Voltage Frequency S.C. R.C. (A) IPT (kW) R.C.
15 Replacement Part List (Indoor Unit) 15.1. CS-F18DTE5 PART DESCRIPTION QTY. CS-F18DTE5 CABINET TOP PLATE CWE001015 CABINET FRONT PLATE CWG07K1009 CABINET SIDE PLATE (L) CWD63K1001 VANE SUPPORTER (L) CWG071146 CATCHER CWH601005 CABINET SIDE PLATE (R) CWD63K1002 VANE SUPPORTER (R) CWG071147 BLOWER WHEEL BASE ASS’Y CWD90K1007 BRACKET FAN MOTOR ASS’Y...
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PART DESCRIPTION QTY. CS-F18DTE5 FLEXIBLE PIPE-ACCESSORY CWH82C1297 WIRED REMOTE CONTROL COMPLETE CWA75C2586 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL COMP. CWA75C2588 RAY RECEIVER CWD76C1030 BEARING CWH641004 WIRED REMOTE CONTROL CO. (ACCESSORY) CWG50C2604 OPERATING INSTRUCTION CWF564868 OPERATING INSTRUCTION CWF564869 OPERATING INSTRUCTION CWF564870 OPERATING INSTRUCTION CWF564871 OPERATING INSTRUCTION CWF564882 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION...
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