Service Manual Table of Contents Part Ⅰ : Technical Information ............10 1. Summary ....................10 2. Specifications ..................11 ............13 3. Outline Dimension Diagram ............14 4. Refrigerant System Diagram ..................15 5. Electrical Part 5.1 Wiring Diagram ..................15 5.2 PCB Printed Diagram ................
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Service Manual Abbreviations Used Within this Manual: Abbreviation Clear Words OFDN Oxygen free and dry nitrogen Personnel protective equipment Lower flammability level Upper flammability level Hydrocarbon INTRODUCTION ATTENTION Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating the Hydrocarbon Air– Conditioner unit. Careless installation and operation could cause severe injuries to operators, workers and damage to the air-conditioner unit itself.
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Service Manual Notices General Safety Instructions Please pay careful attention to these safety instructions, to avoid risks to people and property. Before starting work on maintenance read this manual thoroughly and pay particular attention to the relevant chapters. Regardless of further requirements of the country, in which the equipment will be installed: assembly, first start up, technical service, maintenance and repair and as well as dismantling and disposal have to be carried out by authorised personnel only.
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Service Manual ONLY original Working on components with safety-relevant functions jeopardise the safe operation of spare-parts are the installation. In case it is necessary to replace components, only use approved parts from permitted for Argoclima, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Argoclima released or authorised Service and Re- components.
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Service Manual Basics in RAC Knowledge of the basic SI standard units for temperature, pressure, mass, density, energy. Understanding of the basic theory of refrigeration systems including the functions of the main components in the system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, thermostatic expansion valves). Understanding how to read a refrigerant flow chart and an electrical circuit diagram.
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Service Manual HC R290 Refrigerant Lssues Please notice that the unit is filled with propane. Details to this refrigerant are found in chapter “refrigerant”. Propane is highly flammable and leads to explosion under certain conditions. Inappropriate treatment of the unit involves the risk of severe damages of people and material.
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Service Manual Flammability Three components are needed simultaneously for causing fire: 1. Oxygen 2. Ignition source 3. The flammable concentration of HC For ignition, the concentration of HC in air has to be between the lower and upper flammable limits. If the concentration is below the lower flammability limit (LFL) of about 2% by volume in air, there is not enough HC for combustion.
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Service Manual First Aid Measures Inhalation: Remove the affected person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Give external cardiac massage if necessary. If the person is breathing but unconscious, place them in the recovery position. Obtain medical assistance immediately.
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Service Manual DO NOT USE WATER JET Special protective equipment for fire fighters: In confined spaces use self-contained breathing apparatus Hazardous combustion products: Incomplete combustion may form carbon monoxide. Accidental Release Measures Immediate emergency action: Further actions: · Clear people away from the area to a safe place ·...
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Service Manual The HC leak de- tector is indeed a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) device! Sign plate to protect and mark the working area. Appropriate detectors, suitable for hydrocarbons, must be available and operational all the time. Appropriate tools and appliances must be available and ready for operation.
Service Manual 2. Specifications Parameter Unit Value ALTEA Model Product Code V ~ Rated Voltage 220-240 Power Rated Frequency Supply Phases Cooling Capacity 2100 Heating Capacity Cooling Power Input Heating Power Input Cooling Power Current Heating Power Current Rated Input...
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Service Manual ZHUHAI LANDA COMPRESSOR Compressor Manufacturer/Trademark CO., LTD Compressor Model QXD-A115L130A Compressor Oil 5GSD-TB or equivalent Compressor Compressor Type Rotary L.R.A. Compressor RLA Compressor Power Input Overload Protector HPA-114 Fan Type Centrifugal Φ146X108.5 Diameter Length(DXL) Fan Motor Speed(H/M/L) r/min 1225/1140/1025 Output of Fan Motor Fan Motor RLA...
Service Manual 5. Electrical Part 5.1 Wiring Diagram ●Instruction Symbol Symbol Color Symbol Symbol Color Symbol Name White Green COMP Compressor Yellow Brown Grounding wire Blue YEGN Yellow/Green Black Violet Orange ●Electric Diagram...
Service Manual 5.2 PCB Printed Diagram (1)Silk screen on main board TOP VIEW Name Varistor Interface of DC water motor Fuse Compressor relay Interface of motor Interface of ultra violet light Interface of display board Interface of remoter Interface of water level switch Interface of stepper motor Interface of temperature sensor Interface of out-tube...
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Service Manual (2) Silk screen on display board TOP VIEW Interface of main board BOTTOM VIEW Technical Information...
Service Manual 6. Function and Control 6.1 Introduction of control panel Dual-8 nixie tube Cool mode indicator + / - button Dry mode indicator Fan speed indicator Fan mode indicator Sleep button Timer button Mode button ON/OFF button Fan button Operation of control panel Note: ●After putting through the power, the air conditioner will give out a sound.
Service Manual 6.2 Remote Controller Introduction Buttons on Remote Controller ON/OFF button MODE button +/- button FAN button X-FAN button SLEEP button TIMER button Icon Display on Remote Controller Timer on Timer off Sending signal X-fan operation Cool operation Sleep operation Dry operation Lock Fan operation...
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Service Manual ON/OFF button Press this button to turn unit on/off. MODE button Pressing this button once can select your required mode circularly as below (the corresponding icon " " will be lit up after the mode is selected): COOL When selecting cool mode, air conditioner will operate under cool mode.
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Service Manual Function Introduction for Combination Buttons Child lock function Pressing “+” and “-” buttons simultaneously can turn on or turn off child lock function.When child lock function is started up, LOCK indicator on remote controller is ON.If you operate the remote controller, remote controller won’t send signal. Temperature display switchover function Under OFF status, pressing “-”...
Service Manual 6.3 Introduction of Basic Mode Function 1. Temperature Parameter ◆ Indoor setting temperature (T preset ◆ Indoor ambient temperature (T amb. 2. Basic Functions of System After the unit is energized, the interval of start-up time for compressor is no less than 3min under any conditions; when the compressor is started, the unit is off without the temperature change in 6min.
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Service Manual 2.6 Setting button function a) ON/OFF button: It controls system’s switch. b) Mode button: Mode setting cycle with below sequence: Cooling only unit: cooling-> dry-> fan. c) Temp. ▼ button: Set temperature when the unit is on, the setting temperature decreases 1 C or F per press Temp.
Service Manual Part Ⅱ : Installation and Maintenance conducting wire. 7. Notes Maintenance 12. If the unit is to be installed in a humid place, the circuit breaker must be installed. Safety Precautions: Refrigerant Safety Precautions: Important! When refrigerant leaks or requires discharge during installation, maintenance, or disassembly, it should Please read the safety precautions carefully before be handled by certified professionals or otherwise in...
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Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor arer: Min.floor area(m Model ALTEA The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition sources . (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater.) The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.
Service Manual 8. Installation Precaution WARNING: ● Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ● Do not use damaged or non-standard power cord. ● Be caution during installation and maintenance. Prohibit incorrect operation to prevent electric shock, casualty and other accidents. 8.1 Selection of installation location Basic requirement Installing the unit in the following places may cause malfunction.
Service Manual 9. Install Accessory list Window Window Joint Adapter heat discharge pipe adapter(top) adapter(bottom) AUTO HEALTH X-FAN HUMIDITY FILTER T-ON T-OFF AUTO SWING TURBO COOL SLEEP LOCK HOUR SPEED ON/OFF HEAT ON/OFF MODE ON/OFF MODE SWING SLEEP TIMER battery X-FAN TEMP TIMER...
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screw Service Manual Install Wire Hook direction of wire hook is downward ● Assemble the wire hook at the back of the unit with screws.(As show in Fig.1) ● Wind the power cord around the wire hook.(As show in Fig.2) direction of wire hook is upward wire hook screw...
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Service Manual 2.Use the continuous drainage option from the middle hole Note:Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain by attaching 14mm inner diameter hose (not included). 1. Remove the continuous drain cap 1 by turning it counter clockwise then remove the rubber stopper 2 from the spout. 2.
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Service Manual ATTENTION: When using continuous drainage option from the middle hole, place portable on a level surface and make sure garden hose is clear of any obstructions and is directed downward. Placing portable on an uneven surface or improper hose installation may result in water filling up the chassis and causing the unit to shut off.
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Service Manual The window panel cannot be installed in windows less than 20.5" (520mm) wide, as you will be unable to shut the exhaust cover. (1) Open the window sash and place the window panel on the window sill. (2) Secure the window panel to the window stool with screws. Exhaust cover Window panel 20.5"...
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Service Manual 5.Close the window sash securely against the Window panel. 6.Stuff the Foam seal A between the glass and the window to prevent air and insectsfrom getting into the room. 7.Attach the bracket with a screw.(Recommended) Bracket Please lay a tabular material underneath the window panel in case you could not attach the rain guard or the window adapter properly due to the deep window sill.
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Hole Projection Service Manual Rain guard 2.Attach the guard combined above to the window panel. Push the insect guard net firmly to ensure that its four projections fit into the holes in the window panel. Side “A” will now be at the top, as indicated in the diagram, when it is installed inthe window. Window panel "A"...
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Service Manual Inner height of the window:37.4" (950mm) - 56.7" (1440mm) Use the window panel, the adjustment panel and the extension panel. (1) Open the window sash and place the window panel on the window frame. (2) Slide the adjustment and extension panels to fit the window frame height. (3) Secure the window panel to the window frame with screws Extension panel Adjustment panel...
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Service Manual Installation and Disassembly of Heat Discharge Pipe Install heat discharge pipe 1.Install window adapter— aim the window adapter(top) at the window adapter(bottom),fix them together,press the clasp forcibly in to the groove. Window adapter(top) Window adapter(top) Window adapter(bottom) 2. Rotate joint and window adapter clockwise into the two ends of heat discharge pipe. Window adapter(bottom) clockwise clockwise...
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Service Manual Note of Installingheat discharge pipe The discharge pipe is suggested to be installed according to below figure by the manufacturer. correct under 51 inchs about 24 inchs User can adjust the installation method of the discharge pipe basing on the requirement, while the similar installation methods as below which will lead to unsmoothly air-out are not allowed.
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Service Manual 2.Remove window adapter from outdoors. window adapter 3.Remove the window adapter. Pull out and remove the window adapter by pushing down two “PUSH” markings, and slide and close the exhaust cover in the window panel. (Optional) "PUSH" "PUSH" Operation Test ●Put through the power supply and then press ON/OFF button on remote controller to start the unit.
Service Manual 10. Maintenance 10.1 Safety Principle of Maintenance 1. The maintenance spot must have good ventilation. Do not close the door or the window. 2. Do not use naked flame, including welding, smoking. Do not use power tools.Do not use mobile phone. Tell the user not to cook with naked flame.
Service Manual 10.3 Maintenance Cautions If it is necessary to replace components, all the components used shall be made by manufacturer. Otherwise, the supplier shall not bear the responsibility. 1.Maintenance of Electrical Parts (1)Replace the power cord and connecting wire with that of the same specification. (2)When inspecting the circuit with power on, check if there is electric leakage for the metal component such as evaporator or condenser.
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Service Manual (2).Replace main board Concentration Leakage test for the detector complete unit Leakage Remove panel Remove front case Remove the shielding box of electric box The qualified parts Replace main provided by board manufacturer Maintenance...
Service Manual 10.4 Error Code Display Method of Indoor Unit Indicator lamp (During blinking, ON for 0.5S and NO. Malfunction OFF for 0.5 S) A/C Status Possible Causes Error Name Code Operation COOL HEAT Inidicato Indicator Indicator 1. The wiring terminal between indoor ambient temperature sensor and main board is loosened or poorly contacted.
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Service Manual Display Method of Indoor Unit Indicator lamp (During blinking, ON for 0.5S and Malfunction OFF for 0.5 S) A/C Status Possible Causes Error Name Code Operation COOL HEAT Inidicato Indicator Indicator During cooling or drying operation,condensate water will flow into Water chassis.
Service Manual 10.5 Malfunction Detection Flowchart (1) Malfunction of temperature sensor F1, F2, F4 Troubleshooting for F1,F2,F4 malfunction the wiring terminal between the temperature sensor and the controller loosened or poorly contacted? Insert the temperature sensor tightly Is malfunction eliminated Is there short circuit due to trip - over of the parts? Make the parts upright...
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Service Manual (2) Bucket full protection H8 Start up the unit H8 is displayed Discharge water by referring Whether water tray is full to instruction manual Check whether wires for water-level Whether malfunction switch are connected tightly is eliminated? Adjust connection Whether malfunction Replace water-level is eliminated?
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Service Manual (3) Malfunction of Insufficient Refrigerant protection F0 Troubleshooting for F0 malfunction Check whether the refrigerant is leaking? 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.
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Service Manual (5) (4) Malfunction of Overload protection for compressor H3 Troubleshooting for H3 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. Fan motor doesn't work Check motor and re-install the moto Malfunction is at a normal fan speed;...
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Service Manual (5) Overload malfunction E8 Troubleshooting for E8 malfunction Operate the unit after ambient tempeature and Whether the environment Malfunction is humidity is decreased or move the unit to the eliminated. is formidable. place with low abient temprature and humidity. Heat exchangers are Clean the heat exchangers and remove...
Service Manual 10.6 Maintenance Method for Common Malfunction 1. Air Conditioner Can't be Started Up Possible Causes for Malfunction Distinguish Method (A/C status) Maintenance Method No power supply; power plug Check whether there's power supply; hasn't been inserted tightly and Operation indicator is OFF and buzzer won't give Check power plug and wire connection.
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Service Manual 4. Compressor 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 Warning: disconnect power supply before removal; discharge the refrigerant completely 12. Removal Procedure before unsoldering the pipes. Step Procedure 1.Remove filter sub-assy 1 Pull the filter sub-assy 1 outward by hand Filter Sub-assy 1 2.Remove filter sub-assy 2 Filter Sub-assy 2 Pull the filter sub-assy 2 outward by hand...
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Service Manual Step Procedure 3.Remove rear plate Unscrew the 10 screws as diagram shown to remove the rear plate and cable cross plate. screws rear plate cable cross plate 4.Remove front panel assy Unscrew the 6 screws as diagram shown to remove the front panel sub- assy.
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Service Manual Step Procedure Remove Top cover assy Top cover assy Unscrew the 4 screws as diagram shown to remove the Top cover assy . Screws Remove electric box assy and electric box Cover Electric box cover Electric box Assy a: Unscrew the 3 screws as diagram Screws shown, then remove the electric box...
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...
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