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Change for life Service Manual Models: GWH28AFE-K3NNA1A GWH28AFE-K3NNA1B GWH28AFE-K3NNA2A GWH28AFE-K3NNA2B GWH28AFE-K3NNA3A GWH28AFE-K3NNA5A (Refrigerant R410A) GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI...
Service Manual Table of Contents Part Ⅰ : Technical Information ...............1 1. Summary ........................1 2. Specifications ......................2 2.1 Specification Sheet ......................2 2.2 Capacity Curve in Different Outdoor Temperature ............8 2.3 Cooling and Heating Data Sheet in Rated Frequency .............8 3. Outline Dimension Diagram ................9 3.1 Indoor Unit ........................9 3.2 Outdoor Unit ........................10...
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Service Manual 10. Exploded View and Parts List ..............51 10.1 Indoor Unit ........................51 10.2 Outdoor Unit .........................55 11. Removal Procedure ..................58 11.1 Removal Procedure of Indoor Unit ................58 11.2 Removal Procedure of Outdoor Unit ................63 Appendix: ........................68 Appendix 1: Reference Sheet of Celsius and Fahrenheit ............68 Appendix 2: Configuration of Connection Pipe ..............68 Appendix 3: Pipe Expanding Method ...................69 Appendix 4: List of Resistance for Temperature Sensor ............70...
Service Manual 2. Specifications 2.1 Specification Sheet Model GWH28AFE-K3NNA1A GWH28AFE-K3NNA1B Product Code CA348000200 CA348000901 Rated Voltage 220-240 220-240 Power Rated Frequency Supply Phases Power Supply Mode Outdoor Outdoor Cooling Capacity 8000 8000 Heating Capacity 8500 8500 Cooling Power Input 2846...
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Service Manual Model of Outdoor Unit GWH28ACE-K3NNA5A/O GWH28AAE-K3NNA1A/O Outdoor Unit Product Code CA341W00300 CA476W02101 ZHUHAI LANDA COMPRESSOR ZHUHAI LANDA COMPRESSOR Compressor Manufacturer/Trademark CO., LTD CO., LTD Compressor Model QXAS-F305N450 QXAS-F305N450 Compressor Oil ATMOS-RB68EP or equivalent ATMOS-RB68EP or equivalent Compressor Type Rotary Rotary L.R.A.
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Service Manual GWH28AFE-K3NNA3A Model GWH28AFE-K3NNA2A GWH28AFE-K3NNA5A CA362000100/CA362000101 Product Code CA363000100 CA368000500 Rated Voltage 220-240 220-240 Power Rated Frequency Supply Phases Power Supply Mode Outdoor Outdoor Cooling Capacity 8500 8500 Heating Capacity 9200 9200 Cooling Power Input 2647 2647 Heating Power Input 2548 2548 Cooling Current Input...
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Service Manual Model of Outdoor Unit GWH28AAE-K3NNA1C/O Outdoor Unit Product Code CA476W05600 Compressor Manufacturer/Trademark ZHUHAI LANDA COMPRESSOR CO., LTD Compressor Model QXAS-F305N450 Compressor Oil ATMOS-RB68EP or equivalent Compressor Type Rotary L.R.A. Compressor RLA 11.6 Compressor Power Input 2525 Overload Protector Throttling Method Capillary Operation Temp...
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Service Manual Model GWH28AFE-K3NNA2B Product Code CA363001000 Rated Voltage 220-240 Power Rated Frequency Supply Phases Power Supply Mode Outdoor Cooling Capacity 8000 Heating Capacity 8500 Cooling Power Input 2846 Heating Power Input 2647 Cooling Current Input 12.3 Heating Current Input Rated Input 3500 Rated Current...
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Service Manual Model of Outdoor Unit GWH28AAE-K3NNA1A/O Outdoor Unit Product Code CA476W02100 Compressor Manufacturer/Trademark ZHUHAI LANDA COMPRESSOR CO., LTD Compressor Model QXAS-F305N450 Compressor Oil ATMOS-RB68EP or equivalent Compressor Type Rotary L.R.A. Compressor RLA 11.6 Compressor Power Input 2525 Overload Protector Throttling Method Capillary Operation Temp...
Service Manual 2.2 Capacity Curve in Different Outdoor Temperature Cooling Heating Condition Condition Heating °C °C Indoor:DB27 WB19 Indoor:DB20 °C Indoor air flow: Super High Indoor air flow: Super High Pipe length:5m Pipe length:5m -7 -5 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Outdoor temp.( ) Outdoor temp.( ) °C...
Valve Capillary Strainer Service Manual 4. Refrigerant System Diagram COOLING Cooling and heating models Indoor unit Outdoor unit Gas pipe side Valve 4-Way valve Di s charge Heat Suction Accumlator exchanger Compressor (evaporator) Heat exchanger Liquid pipe (condenser) side Valve Strainer Capillary Strainer...
Brown 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 GWH28AFE-K3NNA1A/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA2A/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA3A/I(CA362N00100) GWH28AFE-K3NNA5A/I 6363247703 Technical Information...
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Service Manual GWH28AFE-K3NNA1B/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA2B/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA3A/I(CA362N00101) 6363247702 ● Outdoor Unit 600007000636 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 display Live wire interface of power supply Communication wire Fuse Indoor fan driven capacitor Neutral wire interface of cold plasma (Applicable for some models) Neutral wire interface of power supply Interface of indoor fan Live wire interface of cold plasma...
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Service Manual Outdoor Unit ● Top view Input of transformer Terminal for 4-way valve Terminal for outdoor fan Terminal for compressor Output of transformer Terminal for high pressure protection Terminal for low pressure protection Terminal for outdoor ambient temp sensor Terminal for outdoor pipe temp sensor Terminal for communication...
Service Manual 6. Function and Control 6.1 Remote Controller Introduction Buttons on Remote Controller On/Off button Mode button Fan button ▲/ button Swing button Sleep button Temp button Turbo button I Feel button Timer button X-Fan button Light button Temp. display type :Set temp.
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Service Manual Press this button to turn on the unit. Press this button again to turn off the unit. Each time you press this button,a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, and HEAT *, as the following: AUTO COOL...
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Service Manual 11.X-Fan button Press this button in COOL or DRY mode to turn on X-fan function. When this function is started up, indoor fan will still operate at low fan speed for a while after turning off the unit by remote controller. 12.Light button Press this button to turn on the display's light and press this button again to turn off the display's light.
Service Manual 6.2 Brief Description of Modes and Functions 1. Summary (1) Buzzer When the controller is energized or receives signal from button (emergency operation switch on air conditioner) or remote controller, the buzzer will give out a beep. (2) Display ◆...
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Service Manual ③ Protection function ◆ Freeze protection During operation, when controller detected that Ttube≤0℃ for a consecutive period of time, the system enters into freeze protection. In that case, the compressor and the ODU fan stop operation, while the IDU operates at set fan speed. If freeze protection is released and the compressor has been out of operation for 3 mins, the unit will resume its previous operation status.
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Service Manual ① Operation condition and process for fan mode In fan mode, the IDU fan motor operates at set speed, while the compressor and the ODU fan motor stop. 4-way valve is de-energized (4-way valve is not available for cooling only unit). Temperature setting range is 16~30℃ . ②...
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Service Manual Clock timer: The precision of clock timer is 1minute. 24hours circulated timer can be set. ◆ Timer ON: If timer ON is set during operation of the unit, the unit will continue to operate. If timer ON is set at unit OFF, upon ON time reaches, the unit will start to run according to previous setting status.
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Service Manual ◆ When air conditioner has a malfunction,dual-8 nixie tube will show relevant error code. Indoor ambient temperature sensor is open/short-circuited Indoor evaporator temperature sensor is open/short-circuited Blocked protection of IDU fan motor Malfunction protection of jumper cap Zero-crossing inspection circuit malfunction of the IDU fan motor Outdoor ambient temperature sensor is open/short-circuited Outdoor condenser temperature sensor is open/short-circuited Outdoor discharge temperature sensor is open/ short-circuited...
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 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 the support of outdoor unit Install wall-mounting (select it according to the actual situation) frame, drill wall holes Connect pipes of indoor Fix outdoor unit...
Service Manual 8.2 Installation Parts-checking 8.4 Requirements for electric connection 1. Safety Precaution Name Name (1) Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing 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 (3) Fix the wall-mounting frame on the wall with tapping screws 5. Connect the Pipe of Indoor Unit (ST4.2X25TA) and then check if the frame is firmly installed by (1) Aim the pipe joint at the corresponding bellmouth.(As show pulling the frame.
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Service Manual reachable after finishing installation. Drain hose (4) For the air conditioner without plug, an air switch must be installed in the line. The air switch should be all-pole parting and the contact parting distance should be more than 3mm. Insulating pipe Fig.10 8.
Service Manual 8.6 Installation of Outdoor Unit (3) Pretightening the union nut with hand. (4) Tighten the union nut with torque wrench. 1. Fix the Support of Outdoor Unit(select it according to the actual installation situation) (1) Select installation location according to the house structure. Refer to the following table for wrench moment of force: (2) Fix the support of outdoor unit on the selected location with Tightening torque(N .
Service Manual Note: 2. Leakage Detection (1) The through-wall height of drain hose shouldn't be higher (1) With leakage detector: than the outlet pipe hole of indoor unit.(As show in Fig.25) Check if there is leakage with leakage detector. (2) Slant the drain hose slightly downwards. The drain hose (2) With soap water: can't be curved, raised and fluctuant, etc.(As show in Fig.26) If leakage detector is not available, please use soap water for...
Service Manual 9. Maintenance 9.1 Error Code Display Method Possible Causes(For specific maintenance Malfunction of Indoor Unit A/C Status method, please refer to the following procedure of Name (Error Code) troubleshooting) The unit will stop operation as it 1. The wiring terminal between indoor ambient temperature reaches the temperature point.
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Service Manual 1. The wiring terminal between outdoor condenser temperature sensor and maiboard is loosened or poorly The unit will stop operation as it reaches the temperature point. During contacted. Outdoor cooling and drying operation, the 2. There’s short circuit due to trip-over of the parts on discharge compressor stops operation while IDU temperature...
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Service Manual 1. The communication line is not connected tightly or poorly contacted. Poor contact of any line may cause communication Communi- During cooling operation, compressor malfunction. cation stops while indoor fan motor operates. 2. The match between main board and display panel is malfunction During heating operation, the incorrect.
Service Manual 9.2 Procedure of Troubleshooting 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 can't 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. High pressure protection (E1) Start Are the display panel and main board Connect the display panel with the main board well Malfunction is eliminated. connected tightly? Are the OVC terminal on the main board connected Connect the OVC terminal on the main board with the high well with the high pressure switch on the complete Malfunction is eliminated.
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Service Manual 6. Low pressure protection of compressor (E3) Start Is the terminal Re-insert it tightly of low pressure switch to ensure reliable inserted well ? contact. Is the malfunction eliminated ? Is the higher than the acting Add refrigerant . value of the low pressure switch? Is the...
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Service Manual 7. High discharge temperature protection of compressor (E4) Start Check the system; System is abnormal (such as blockage) Problem is solved Eliminate the block- age inside the system Check wiring and Out door uni t’s mo tor is abnormal Problem is solved fan capacitor ;...
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Service Manual 8. Overcurent protection (E5) Start Normal fluctuation is within 10% of the rated voltage on the Is the supply voltage unstable with big fluctuation? Malfunction is eliminated. nameplate Is the supply voltage too low with overload? Adjust the supply voltage to maintain it within normal range Malfunction is eliminated.
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Service Manual 9. Communication malfunction (E6) Poor contact any line may lead to communication malfunction Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual 10.Overload malfunction (E8) Start Outdoor and indoor heat Clean the outdoor and indoor heat exchangers Malfunction is exchangers are too dirty or the air eliminated. and remove blockage of air inlet/outlet. inlet/outlet is blocked. Fan motor doesnt work at a Check motor and re-install the motor Malfunction is normal fan speed;...
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Service Manual 11. Overload Protection Compressor H3 Main detection points: ● Heat exchange of unit is not good? (heat exchanger is dirty and unit radiating environment is bad) ● Fan motor is not working? ● Too much load of the system causes high temperature of compressor after working for a long time? ●...
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Service Manual 12. Malfunction of Insufficient fluorine protection F0 Troubleshooting for F0 malfunction Heat exchangers are Clean the heat exchangers and remove Malfunction is too dirty or the air inlet/outlet eliminated. blockage of air inlet/outlet. is blocked. Compressor doesn't work Malfunction is Make compressor run normally.
Service Manual 9.3 Maintenance Method for Normal Malfunction 1. Air Conditioner Can't be Started Up Possible Causes Discriminating Method (Air conditioner Status) Troubleshooting Confirm whether it's due to power failure. If yes, No power supply, or poor After energization, operation indicator isn’t bright wait for power recovery.
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Service Manual 4. ODU Fan Motor Can't 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 is only for reference;please refer to the actual product. Installation and Maintenance...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH28AFE-K3NNA1A/I GWC24AFE-K6NNA1B/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA5A/I Product Code CA348N00200 CA348N01200 CA368N00500 Front Panel 200003060036T 200003060036T 200003060099T Filter Sub-Assy 1101200703 1101200703 1101200703 Screw Cover 2425201906 2425201906 2425201906 Left Side Plate 200085060008 200085060008 200085060008 Decorative Strip(Left) 230001060039D 230001060039D 230001060039D Front Case...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH28AFE-K3NNA2A/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA3A/I GWH28AFE-K3NNA2B/I Product Code CA363N00100 CA362N00100 CA363N01000 Front Panel 200003060089T 200003060084T 200003060089 Filter Sub-Assy 1101200703 1101200703 1101200703 Screw Cover 2425201906 2425201906 2425201906 Left Side Plate 200085060008 200085060008 200085060008 Decorative Strip(Left) 230001060039D 230001060039D 230001060039D Front Case 20000200003004 20000200003004 20000200003004...
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Service Manual Part Code Description GWH28AFE-K3NNA3A/I Product Code CA362N00101 Front Panel 200003060084T Filter Sub-Assy 1101200703 Screw Cover 2425201906 Left Side Plate 200085060008 Decorative Strip(Left) 230001060039D Front Case 20000200003004 Air Louver(Manual) 10512737 Helicoid Tongue 26112513 Left Axile Bush 10512037 Rear Case assy 000001000069 Rubber Plug (Water Tray) 76712012...
Service Manual 11. Removal Procedure Caution: discharge the refrigerant completely before removal. 11.1 Removal Procedure of Indoor Unit Step Procedure 1. Remove filter Panel Open the panel. Loosen the clasp shown in the fig and then pull the left filter and right filer outwards to remove them.
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Service Manual Step Procedure Panel 3. Remove panel Display Screws Open the front panel; separate the panel rotation shaft from the groove fixing the front panel and then removes the front panel. Note: The display of some models is fixed on Front panel Panel rotation the panel;...
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Service Manual Step Procedure Cold plasma generator 6. Remove electric box assy Screws Loosen the connection clasps between Cold plasma generator and electric box, and then remove the cold plasma Electric box generator. Step motor Clasps Indoor tube Grounding temperature sensor screw Electric box assy ①...
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Service Manual Step Procedure 7. Remove evaporator assy Remove 3 screws fixing evaporator assy. Screws Connection pipe clamp At the back of the unit, Loosen the clasp,connection pipe clamp and then remove the connection pipe clamp. Clasp Groove Rear Case assy First remove the left side of evaporator from Clasp the groove of bottom shell and then remove...
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Service Manual Step Procedure 8. Remove motor and cross flow blade Remove 3 screws fixing motor clamp and then remove the motor clamp. Motor clasp Screws Cross flow Remove the at the connection place of Motor cross flow blade and motor; lift the motor and cross flow blade upwards to remove them.
Service Manual 11.2 Removal Procedure of Outdoor Unit NOTE: Take GWH28AAE-K3NNA1A/O for example. Steps Procedure 1. Remove big handle,valve cover and top cover Remove the screw connecting the big handle and right side plate, and then remove the big handle handle.
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Service Manual Steps Procedure 2. Remove grille and cabinet Remove the 4 screws connecting the grille and outer case, and then remove the panel grille. screw grille Remove the screws connecting the outer case with motor support, isolation plate and chassis; lift the outer case upwards;...
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Service Manual Steps Procedure 4. Remove axial flow blade Remove the nut fixing axial flow blade and then remove the blade. axial flow blade 5.Remove motor support sub-assy and motor stopper motor support screw Remove the 2 screws connecting the motor support and chassis, and then loosen the stopper to remove the motor support.
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Service Manual Steps Procedure 7. Remove clapboard Remove the screws fixing clapboard and then remove the clapboard. screw clapboard 8. Remove soundproof sponge Remove the soundproof sponge wrapping the compressor. soundproof sponge 9.Valve liquid valve and gas valve Unsolder the welding joint connecting the valve with capillary and condenser;...
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Service Manual Steps Procedure 10. Remove 4-way valve assy Unsolder the welding joints connecting the 4-way valve assy with capillary sub-assy, 4-way valve assy compressor and condenser; remove the 4-way valve. Note: Before unsoldering the welding joint, wrap the 4-way valve with a wet cloth completely to avoid damage to the valve caused by high temperature.
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 (℉)...
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 Units(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 4.289...
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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 4.08 580.6...
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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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