Dc inverter split system air conditioner (77 pages)
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TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit FCR518/522CL AER518SC3 AWR518/522CL AER518SCL3 AER522SC3 AER522SCL3 SPLIT SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER AER518SC3 AER518SCL3 FCR518/522CL AER522SC3 AER522SCL3 AWR518/522CL 0.8180.143.1 04/2002...
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Important! When Transporting Be careful when picking up and moving the indoor and Please Read Before Starting outdoor units. Get a partner to help, and bend your knees when lifting to reduce strain on your back. Sharp This air conditioning system meets strict safety and edges or thin aluminum fins on the air conditioner can operating standards.
Table of Contents Page OPERATING RANGE SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 Unit Specification 2-2 Major Components Specifications 2-3 Other Component Specifications DIMENSIONAL DATA REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA 5-1 Air Throw Distance Chart 5-2 Cooling Capacity ELECTRICAL DATA 6-1 Electrical Characteristic 6-2 Electric Wiring Diagrams INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 7-1 Installation Site Selection 7-2 Remote Control Unit Installation P osition...
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11-3 Checking Motor Capacitor 12 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR INDOOR UNIT 12-1 Removing air intake grille 12-2 Removing side panels 12-3 Access and removal of electrical component box 12-4 Removing flap motor 12-5 Removing evaporator 12-6 Removing fan and fan motor...
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2-1. Unit Specifications Indoor Unit AWR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 Power Surce..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz ..400 V Control Circuit 230 V 50 Hz Cooling Capacity BTU/h 17400 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes Power input...
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Indoor Unit AWR522CL Outdoor Unit AER522SC3 Power Source..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz..400 V Control Circuit 230 V 50 Hz Cooling 6.15 Capacity BTU/h 21000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes Power input 2800...
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Indoor Unit AWR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SCL3 Power Source..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz ..400 V Control Circuit 230 V 50 Hz Cooling Capacity BTU/h 17100 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes Power input 2000...
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Indoor Unit AWR522CL Outdoor Unit AER522SCL3 Power Source..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz..400 V Control Circuit 230 V 50 Hz Cooling 6.15 Capacity BTU/h 21000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes Power input 2800...
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Indoor Unit FCR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 Power Surce..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz ..400 V Control Circuit 230 V 50Hz Cooling Capacity BTU/h 17100 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes...
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Indoor Unit FCR522CL Outdoor Unit AER522SC3 Power Surce..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz ..400 V Control Circuit 230 50Hz Cooling 6.15 Capacity BTU/h 21000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes Power input 2800 Power factor...
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Indoor Unit FCR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SCL3 Power Surce..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz ..400 V Control Circuit 230 V 50Hz Cooling Capacity BTU/h 17100 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes...
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Indoor Unit FCR522CL Outdoor Unit AER522SCL3 Power Source..Voltage Rating 400V - 3N - 50Hz ..400 V Control Circuit 230 50Hz Cooling 6.15 Capacity BTU/h 21000 Air circulation (High) Moisture removal (High) Liters/h Available voltage range 342 to 418 Running amperes Power input 2800 Power factor...
2-2. Major Component Specifications 2-2-1. Indoor Unit Indoor Unit AWR518CL Part No. POW – K188E Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V – 3.15 A Remote Control Unit RCS – 8PS3E Type Cross-flow Q´ty ... Dia. and length 1 ... ø88 / L746 Fan motor model ...
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Indoor Unit AWR522CL Part No. POW – K228E Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V – 3.15 A Remote Control Unit RCS – 8PS3E Type Cross-flow Q´ty ... Dia. and length 1 ... ø88 / L746 Fan motor model ... Q´ty UF2–...
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Indoor Unit FCR518CL Part No. POW–K185GS–N Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V – 3 A Remote Control Unit RCS – 5PN3E Type Centrifugal Number ... Dia. and length 2 ... ø 130 / L 180 Fan motor model ... Number K48410–M01417 ...
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Indoor Unit FCR522CL Part No. POW–K185GS–N Controls Microprocessor Control circuit fuse 250 V – 3 A Remote Control Unit RCS – 5PN3E Type Centrifugal Number ... Dia. and length 2 ... ø 130 / L 180 Fan motor model ... Number K48410–M01418 ...
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2-2-2. Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 / AER518SCL3 Part No. POW-C181BL (Only CLR model) Controller Control circuit fuse 250V – 5A (Only CLR model) Type Rotary (Hermetic) Compressor model C-2RN173H8W 80807088 Source 380 – 400 V – 3N ~ 50 Hz Nominal output 1,700 Compressor oil ...
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Outdoor Unit AER522SC / AER522SCL3 Part No. Johnson Control (Only CLR model) Controller Type Rotary (Hermetic) Compressor model C-RN223H8A 80244088B Source 380 – 400 V – 3N ~ 50 Hz Nominal output 2200 Compressor oil ... Amount FV68S ... 1350 Ω...
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Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 AER518SCL3 Air intake 4 – ø12 holes Air discharge Wide tube service valve ø12.7 (1/2") Narrow tube service valve ø6.35 (1/4") Unit : mm...
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Outdoor Unit AER522SC3 AER522SCL3 Air intake Air discharge Wide tube service valve ø15.88 (5/8") Narrow tube service valve ø6.35 (1/4") 6 – ø3.1 holes Check port ø6.35 (1/4") Unit : mm...
4. REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM Indoor Unit AWR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 FCR518CL Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit AER522SC3 Indoor Unit AWR522CL FCR522CL Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Wide tube service Compressor Muffler Accumulator valve Wide tube O.D. Capillary for ø15.88 mm liquid injection (5/8 ")
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Indoor Unit AWR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SCL3 FCR518CL Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Muffler Outdoor Unit AER522SCL3 Indoor Unit AWR522CL FCR522CL Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Wide tube service Compressor Muffler Accumulator Wide tube valve O.D. Capillary for ø15.88 mm liquid injection (5/8 ")
5. PERFORMANCE DATA 5-1. Air Throw Distance Chart Indoor Unit AWR518CL Room air temp. : 27°C Fan speed High Horizontal distance (m) : Flap angle 0° , : Axis air velocity 0° : Flap angle 30°, : Axis air velocity 30° Heating Indoor Unit AWR522CL...
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AIR FLOW CHART Indoor Unit FCR518CL Room air temp. : 27°C Fan speed High Floor mounted Axis air verocity Flap angle 60° 45° Horizontal distance (m) Ceiling mounted Horizontal distance (m) Axis air verocity Flap angle 30° 45°...
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Indoor Unit FCR522CL Room air temp. : 27°C Fan speed High Floor mounted Axis air verocity Flap angle 60° 45° Horizontal distance (m) Ceiling mounted Horizontal distance (m) Axis air verocity Flap angle 30° 45°...
6. ELECTRICAL DATA 6-1. Electrical Characteristics Indoor Unit AWR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 230 V 50 Hz 400 V - 3N - 50Hz Rating Conditions Running Amps. 0.30 0.40 3.17 Power Input...
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Indoor Unit AWR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SCL3 Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 230 V 50 Hz 400 V - 3N - 50Hz Rating Conditions Running Amps. 0.37 0.50 2.97 Power Input 0,070 0,093 1,85 Full Load Conditions Running Amps.
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Indoor Unit FCR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 230 V ~ 50Hz 400 V – 3N ~ 50Hz Running Amps. 0.28 0.40 3.15 Rating Conditions Power Input 0.072 0.086 1.98...
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Indoor Unit FCR518CL Outdoor Unit AER518SCL3 Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Complete Unit Fan Motor Fan Motor Compressor Performance at 230 V ~ 50Hz 400 V – 3N ~ 50Hz Running Amps. 0.33 0.40 Rating Conditions Power Input 0.071 0.082 1.847 Running Amps.
6-2 Electric Wiring Diagrams To avoid electrical shock hazard, be Indoor Unit FCR518CL sure to disconnect power before FCR522CL WARNING checking, servicing and/or cleaning any electrical parts...
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to disconnect power before WARNING checking, servicing and/or cleaning any electrical parts Outdoor Unit AER518SC3 AER522SC3...
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To avoid electrical shock hazard, be sure to disconnect power before WARNING checking, servicing and/or cleaning any electrical parts Outdoor Unit AER518SCL3 AER522SCL3...
Length (L) Difference (H) Additional Refrigerant Shipment (m) (g / m)* AWR518CL/FCR518CL AWR522CL/FCR522CL * If total tubing length becomes 7.5 to 20 m (max.), charge additional refrigerant (R407c) by 25 g / m. No additional charge of compressor oil is necessary.
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Outdoor Unit AVOID: heat sources, exhaust fans, etc. (Fig. 3) Exhaust fan damp, humid or uneven locations. Hot air Heat source choose a place as cool as possible. Outdoor unit choose a place that is well ventilated. allow enough room around the unit for air intake/exhaust and possible maintenance.
7-2. Remote Control Unit Installation Removable mounting Position Wall The remote control unit can be operated from either a non-fixed position or a wall-mounted position. To ensure that the air conditioner operates correctly, do not install the remote control unit in the following places: Special mounting In direct sunlight...
7-3. Recommended Wire Length and Size Regulations on wiring diameter differ from locality to NOTE locality. For field wiring requirements, please refer to Refer to the WIRING SYSTEM DIAGRAM for the your local electrical codes. Carefully observe these meaning of "A" and "B" in Table 2. regulations when carrying out the installation.
8. FUNCTION 8-1. Room Temperature Control Room temperature control is obtained by cycling the compressor ON and OFF under control of the room temperature sensor in the remote control unit. The room temperature (and other information) is transmitted every 3 minutes by the remote control unit to the controller in the indoor unit.
8-2. Dry Operation (Dehumidification) Dry operation uses the ability of the cooling cycle to remove moisture from the air, but by running at low level to dehumidify without greatly reducing the room temperature. The air conditioner repeats the cycle of turning ON and OFF automatically as shown in the chart below according to the room temperature.
8-4 LOW AMBIENT FAN SPEED CONTROL < FOR AER518SCL3 > This function protects the compressor from being damaged due to flowback of the liquid refrigerant to the compressor when the outdoor temperature is very low. When the air temp. thermistor (TH4) on the outdoor units detects a change in temperature, the solid state relay (SSR) inside the electrical component box activates to control the fan speed accordingly.
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(FOR AER522SCL3) This function protects the compressor from being damaged due to flowback of the liquid refrigerant to the compressor when the outdoor temperature is very low. When the outdoor air tem. thermistor (TH4) on the outdoor unit detects a change in temperature,(below 28.5°C) the outdoor fan speed goes to low speed of the motor.
9. REFRIGERANT R407C : SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING UNIT 9-1. Characteristics of new refrigerant R407C 9-1-1. What is new refrigerant R407C R407C is a new refrigerant that contains three types of non-azeotropy-type mixed refrigerant which does not adversely affect the Earth's ozone layer. Its refrigeration capacity and energy efficiency are about the same level as the conventional refrigerant R22 9-1-2.
9-3. Tools specifically for R407C For servicing, use the following tools for R407C Tool Distinction Tool Name • Gauge manifold • Charging hose • Gas leak detector • Refrigerant cylinder • Charging cylinder Tools specifically for R407C • Refrigerant recovery unit •...
9-5. In case of compressor malfunction Should the compressor malfunction, be sure to replace compressor as quickly as CAUTION possible. Use only the tools indicated exclusively for R407C. See "10-3. Tools specifically for R407C". 9-5-1.Procedure for replacing compressor (1) Recovering refrigerant •...
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(5) Recharging Valve • Be sure to charge the specified amount of refrigerant in liquid state using the service port of wide tube service valve. The proper amount is listed on the unit's nameplate. When the entire amount cannot be charged all at once, charge gradually while operating the unit in Cooling Operation.
9-6. In case refrigerant is leaking Never attempt to charge additional refrigerant when refrigerant has been leaking CAUTION from the unit. Follow the procedure described below to locate points of leaks and carry out repairs, then recharge the refrigerant. (1) Detecting Leaks •...
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(6) Recharging Valve • Be sure to charge the specified amount of refrigerant in liquid state using the service port of wide tube service valve. The proper amount is listed on the unit's nameplate. When the entire amount cannot be charged all at once, charge gradually while operating the unit in Cooling Operation.
9-7. Charging additional refrigerant 9-7-1.When tubes are extended • Observe the proper amount of refrigerant as stated in this service manual or the installation manual that came with the indoor unit. Charge additional refrigerant in liquid state. Never charge additional refrigerant if refrigerant is leaking from the unit. Follow CAUTION instructions given in "10-6.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING 10-1. Check before and after troubleshooting WARNING Hazardous voltage can cause ELECTRIC SHOCK or DEATH. Disconnect power or turn off circuit breaker before you start checking or servicing. 10-1-1. Check power supply wiring. Check that power supply wires are correctly connected Outdoor Indoor to terminals L and N on the terminal plate in the...
10-2. Air conditioner does not operate. 10-2-1. Circuit breaker trips (or fuse blows). A. When the circuit breaker is set to ON, it is tripped soon. (Resetting is not possible.) There is a possibility of ground fault. Check insulation resistance. If resistance value is 2MΩ...
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10-2-2. Neither indoor nor outdoor unit runs. A. Power is not supplied. Circuit breaker Reset breaker. is tripped. • Check power supply. Power is being supplied to the Wait for recovery outdoor unit. Power failure or contact power company. B. Check remote control unit. Does not run.
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E. Check fuse on the indoor PCB Ass'y. • Measure resistance of indoor fan If fuse has been blown, • Check fuse on indoor PCB Ass'y motor winding. (FMI ) for continuity. • Check operation lamp to see • Measure resistance of outdoor fan if light is ON.
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10-2-3. Only outdoor unit does not run. A. Check MODE selector switch of remote control unit. If it is set at FAN, • Check that MODE selector switch Set to "COOL". is not set at "FAN". NOTE Outdoor unit does not run when air conditioner is in following conditions. During thermo OFF (when the room temperature is below the set temperature).
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E. Check negative phase relay. Check negative phase relay to see • if it has operated. (47C) Rewire power supply wires. • F. Check magnetic contactor. Check coil resistance of magnetic • contactor. (MG) G. Check indoor PCB Ass'y. H. Check compressor motor protector. •...
10-3. Some part of air conditioner does not operate. 10-3-1. Only indoor fan does not run. • Check fan casing Remove foreign foreign matter on matter or repair. Fan cannot inside. be turned. • Check fan rotation. Turn fan gently once or twice by hand.
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Check transformer in outdoor unit. (AER518SCL3 Only) • Measure resistance of primary and secondary winding. (TR2) Check fuse on outdoor PCB Ass'y. (AER518SCL3 Only) Check fuse on outdoor PCB Ass’y • for continuity. If fuse blows, Measure resistance of primary •...
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10-3-3. Only compressor does not run. • Measure resistance of compressor motor winding. 10-3-4. Only flap motor does not run • Measure resistance of flap (FLP) motor winding. 10-3-5. Function of outdoor fan speed control does not work properly. ( For AER518SCL3) •...
10-4. Air conditioner operates, but abnormalities are observed. 10-4-1. Poor cooling. • Check position of remote control unit. Change position of remote • Cool air from air conditioner reaches control unit. position directly. • Wide and narrow tubes between Insulate both wide and narrow indoor unit and outdoor unit are tubes separately and then insulated.
10-5. If a sensor is defective. 10-5-1. Indoor coil temp. thermistor (TH1) is defective. A. Open When thermistor opens, the air conditioner will be in the following conditions as the controller tries to detect extremely low indoor coil temperature. In Cooling mode: Finction of freeze prevention continues to work. That is, the controller turns both compressor and outdoor fan motor periodically ON and OFF for several minutes.
11. CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 11-1. Measurement of Insulation Ground wire Resistance Clip The insulation is in good condition if the resistance exceeds 2MΩ. Probe 11-1-1. Power Supply Wires Insulation Fig. 1 tester Clamp the ground wire of the power supply wires with the lead clip of the insulation resistance tester and Terminal plate measure the resistance by placing a probe on either of...
11-2. Checking Continuity of Fuse on PCB Ass'y Fuse Remove the PCB Ass’y from the electrical component box. Then pull out the fuse from the PCB Ass’y. (Fig. 5) PCB Ass’y Check for continuity using a multimeter as shown in Fig.
12. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR INDOOR UNIT IMPORTANT! Please Read Before Starting Safety precautions for servicing the CEILING-MOUNTED indoor unit Before attempting to replace heavy and bulky parts such as the evaporator and fan motor, disconnect the indoor unit from the system and place it on the floor. Refer to the steps given below. When checking or servicing the air intake grille, side panels, or electrical component box, first check that power is completely disconnected.
12-2. Removing Side Panels Hook (1) Remove the 3 screws attaching the left side panel. (Fig. 3) Slot (2) Note the position of the hook on the inside of the left side panel. To disengage the hook from the slot, Hook slide down the panel for removal.
12-4. Removing Flap Motor (1) Remove the 3 screws used to mount the top panel. Screw (Fig. 6) Top panel (2) While unlatching the 2 tabs inside the back of the top panel, lift the top panel diagonally in the direction of the arrow.(Fig.
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(3) Remove the 6 screws of the front panel and pull it toward you. (Fig. 9) (4) Remove the 2 screws used to mount the Screw evaporator. (Fig. 10) (5) Remove the rubber cap to pull the thermistor out of Front panel the evaporator.
12-6. Removing Fan and Fan Motor (1) Unlatch the 2 hooks on each side to take off the front fan casing. (Fig. 12) Hook Front fan casing Hook Fig.12 (2) Remove the 2 screws attaching the rear fan casing and then pull the fan casing out. Rear fan casing Fig.13 (3) Insert a hex wrench in the fan boss and turn it...
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