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AIR CONDITIONER USER MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDE INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT AFSI ECO 120HL AFSI ECO 120SH3 Thank you for choosing our product. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before operation and retain it for future reference. If you have lost the Owner's Manual, please contact the local agent or visit www.argoclima.gree.com for the electronic version.
Content Operation Notices The Refrigerant ......................... 1 Precautions .......................... 2 Parts Name .......................... 7 Operation Guide Button’s Name and Function ....................Introduction for icons on display screen of air conditioner ............ Button’s introduction ......................9 Buttons on remote controller ....................Introduction for icons on display screen ................
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Explanation of Symbols Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury.
Appliance filled with flammable gas R32. Before use the appliance, read the owner’s manual first. Before install the appliance, read the installation manual first. Before repair the appliance, read the service manual first. The Refrigerant To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in the system.
Precautions WARNING Operation and Maintenance This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Precautions WARNING Maintenance must be performed by qualified professionals. Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage. Do not repair air conditioner by yourself. It may cause electric shock or damage. Please contact dealer when you need to repair air conditioner. Do not extend fingers or objects into air inlet or air outlet.
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Precautions WARNING Attachment Installation must be performed by qualified professionals. Otherwise, it may cause personal injury or damage. Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing the unit. According to the local safety regulations, use qualified power supply circuit and circuit break. Do install the circuit break.
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Precautions WARNING Do not put through the power before finishing installation. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. The temperature of refrigerant circuit will be high, please keep the interconnection cable away from the copper tube.
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Precautions WARNING For the air conditioner with plug, the plug should be reachable after finishing installation. For the air conditioner without plug, an circuit break must be installed in the line. If you need to relocate the air conditioner to another place, only the qualified person can perform the work.
Parts Name Indoor Unit display and button ON/OFF FUNC. MODE ON/OFF MODE FUNC. (Display content or position may be different from above remote controller graphics, please refer to actual products) Outdoor Unit air inlet handle air outlet NOTICE: Actual product may be different from above graphics, please refer to actual products.
Button’s Name and Function ON/OFF button MODE button FAN button FUNCTION button ▼/▲ button ON/OFF button MODE FUNC. Introduction for icons on display screen of air conditioner Ambient temperature Timer Operation or set temperature display display display or others E-Heater display Cooling display Defrosting display Dry display...
Button’s introduction Note: This series unit adopts touch buttons. You only need to touch the buttons slightly. ON/OFF button ● Press this button to turn on or turn off the unit.(Note: Under X-FAN mode, press this button to turn on the unit directly.) MODE button ●...
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Button’s introduction increase or decrease 1℃. Temperature adjustment range is 16℃~30℃. This button is invalid under auto mode. Timer setting can be set in 1h increment among 0~24h. When it is adjusted to auxiliary heating function setting through Function button, press this button to turn on or turn off auxiliary heating.
Introduction for buttons on remote controller Note: ● This is a general use remote controller, it could be used for the air conditioners with multifunction; For some function, which the model doesn't have, if press the corresponding button on the remote controller that the unit will keep the original running status.
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Introduction for buttons on remote controller Note: ℃ ℃...
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Introduction for buttons on remote controller Cool button ● Press this button, unit will operate in cool mode. Heat button ● Press this button, unit will operate in heat mode. button ● Under simple swing mode, press this button can turn on (" "...
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Introduction for buttons on remote controller SLEEP button Under COOL or HEAT mode, press this button to start up sleep function. " " icon is displayed on remote controller. Press this button again to cancel sleep function and " " icon will disappear.After powered on, Sleep Off is defaulted. After the unit is turned off, the Sleep function is canceled.
Introduction for buttons on remote controller TIMER button ● At ON status, press this button once can set TIMER OFF. The character of HOUR ▲ TIMER ON. After each pressing of " ▲ " or " " button, time will increase or decrease half an ▲...
Replacement of batteries in remote controller 1. Lift the cover along the direction of arrow (as shown in Fig 1 ① Take out the original batteries (as shown in Fig 1 ② Place two 7# (AAA 1.5V) dry batteries, and make sure the position of “+” polar and “-”...
Clean and maintenance WARNING ■ Turn off the air conditioner and disconnect the power before cleaning the air conditioner to avoid electric shock. ■ Do not wash the air conditioner with water to avoid electric shock. ■ Do not use volatile liquid to clean the air conditioner. ■...
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Clean and maintenance NOTICE: Checking before use-season 1. Check whether air inlet and air outlet are blocked. 2. Check whether air switch, plug and socket are in good condition. 3. Check whether filter is clean. 4. Check whether the remote controller is installed with batteries.
Malfunction General phenomenon analysis Please check below items before asking for maintenance. If the malfunction still can’t be eliminated, please contact local dealer or qualified professionals. Phenomenon Check items Solution ● Whether it's interfered severely ● Pull out the plug. Reinsert (such as static electricity, stable the plug after about 3min, and voltage)?
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Malfunction Phenomenon Check items Solution ● Because indoor air is cooled Mist is emitted rapidly. After a while, indoor ● Indoor temperature and hum- from indoor temperature and humidity will idity is high? be decrease and mist will di- unit’s air outlet sappear.
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Malfunction Phenomenon Check items Solution Air conditioner ● Disconnect power, put back ● Whether there’s interference, operates power, and then turn on the such as thunder, wireless normally unit again. devices, etc. suddenly ● During defrosting under heating mode, it may gener- Outdoor unit ●...
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Malfunction Error code ● When air conditioner status is abnorma l, temperature indicator on indoor unit will blink to display corresponding error code. Please refer to below list for identific- ation of error code. Error code Troubleshooting It can be eliminated after restarting the unit. If not, please contact qualified professionals to deal with it.
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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Safety operation of flammable refrigerant a. Shut down the unit and cut power supply b. Eliminate the refrigerant c. Vacuuming d. Clean it with N e. Cutting or welding f. Carry back to the service spot for welding The refrigerant should be recycled into the specialized storage tank. Make sure that there isn’t any naked flame near the outlet of the vacuum pump and it’s well-ventilated.
Installation dimension diagram Away from wall (30cm at least for piping side) Away from obstacles Away from wall (30cm at least for piping side) Away from back side...
Safety precautions for installing and relocating the unit To ensure safety, please be mindful of the following precautions. Warning When installing or relocating the unit, be sure to keep the refrigerant circuit free from air or substances other than the specified refrigerant. Any presence of air or other foreign substance in the refrigerant circuit will cause system pressure rise or compressor rupture, resulting in injury.
Requirements for electric connection Safety precaution Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing the unit. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. According to the local safety regulations, use qualified power supply circuit and air switch.
Installation of indoor unit Step one: choosing installation location Recommend the installation location to the client and then confirm it with the client. Step two: open piping hole 1. Choose the position of piping hole according to the direction of outlet pipe. 2.
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Installation of indoor unit open-end wrench Aim the pipe joint at the correspo- nding bellmouth. union nut pipe torque wrench indoor pipe pipe joint union nut pipe Tightening torque (N . m) Hex nut diameter 1/4'' 15.7 (1.6kg.m) 3/8'' 29.4 (3.0kg.m) 1/2'' 49.0 (5.0kg.m) Pretighten the union nut with hand.
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Installation of indoor unit 2. Remove the wire clip; connect the power connection wire to the wiring terminal according to the color; tighten the screw and then fix the power connection wire with wire clip. N(1) blue black brown yellow- green Outdoor unit connection Adjust the position of upper and lower adjusting baffle;...
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Installation of indoor unit 2. Reserve a certain length of drain hose and power cord for installation when binding them. When binding to a certain degree, separate the indoor power and then separate the drain hose. drain hose connection pipe band indoor power cord 3.
Installation of outdoor unit (select it according to the actual installation situation) 1. Select installation location according to the house structure. 2. Fix the support of outdoor unit on the selected location with expansion screws. Note: installing the outdoor unit. Make sure the support can withstand at least four times of the unit weight.
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Installation of outdoor unit Step four: connect indoor and outdoor pipes Remove the front side plate or handle. pipe joint union nut handle 3. Pretighten the union nut with hand. 4. Tighten the union nut with torque wrench by referring to the sheet Remove the screw cap of valve and below.
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Installation of outdoor unit 2. Fix the power connection wire and Note: signal control wire with wire clip ● After tightening the screw, pull the power (only for cooling and heating unit). cord slightly to check if it is firm. ●...
Vacuum pumping Use vacuum pump piezometer 1. Remove the valve caps on the liquid valve and gas valve and the nut of refrigerant charging vent. 2. Connect the charging hose of piezo- gas valve meter to the refrigerant charging vent liquid valve valve cap of gas valve and then connect the...
Check after installation Items to be checked Possible malfunction The unit may drop, shake or emit noise. Have you done the refrigerant leakage test? (heating) capacity. It may cause condensation and water dripping. It may cause condensation and water Is water drained well? dripping.
Installation instructions of anti-collapse chain ● In order to prevent accidental collapse of indoor unit, please install the anti-collapse chain. Installation steps: 1. Remove the screw of anti-collapse hole at the top cover of indoor unit (see fig. 3); 2. Take out the anti-collapse chain and put it into the anti-collapse hole, and then tighten it with screw (see fig.
Configuration of connection pipe Standard length of connection pipe ● 5m、7.5m、8m Min. length of connection pipe For the unit with standard connection pipe of 5m, there is no limitation for the min. length of connection pipe. For the unit with standard connection pipe of 7.5m and 8m, the min.
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Configuration of connection pipe Sheet 2. Additional refrigerant charging amount for R32 Piping size Indoor unit throttle Outdoor unit throttle Cooling only, cooling and Cooling only Liquid pipe Gas pipe cooling and heating heating (g / m) (g / m) (g / m) 1/4'' 3/8'' or 1/2''...
Pipe expanding method Note: Improper pipe expanding is the main cause of refrigerant leakage. Please expand the pipe according to the following steps: A: Cut the pipe E: Expand the port ● Expand the port with expander. the distance of indoor unit and hard outdoor unit.
Specialist’s Manual The following checks shall be applied to installations using flammable refrig- erants: – the charge size is in accordance with the room size within which the refrigerant containing parts are installed; – the ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed;...
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Specialist’s Manual Checks to the refrigeration equipment Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be fit for the purpose and to the correct specification. At all times the manufacturer's maintenance and service guidelines shall be followed. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer's technical department for assistance.
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Specialist’s Manual Decommissioning Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is completely familiar with the equipment and all its detail. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are recovered safely. Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in case analysis is required prior to re-use of reclaimed refrigerant.
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Specialist’s Manual order, has been properly maintained and that any associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of a refrigerant release. Consult manufac- turer if in doubt. The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct recovery cylinder, and the relevant waste transfer note arranged.
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REGULATION (EU) No. 517/2014 - F-GAS The unit contains R32, a fluorinated greenhouse gas with global warming potential (GWP) = 675. Do not release R32 into the atmosphere. GVH48AL-M6DNC7A – Kg. 2,6 = 1,76 Tonn CO2 equiv. www.argoclima.com...
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