Gree GKH12K3CI Installation And Operation Manual
Gree GKH12K3CI Installation And Operation Manual

Gree GKH12K3CI Installation And Operation Manual

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Cassette Type Air Conditioner (With Wire Controller)
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHA
Installation and Operation Manual
(3.5-12.3KW)
Indoor Unit
GKH12K3CI
GKH18K3CI
GKH24K3CI
GKH30K3CI
GKH36K3CI
GKH42K3CI
GKH36K3CI
GKH42K3CI
Outdoor Unit
GUHD12NK3CO
GUHD18NK3CO
GUHD24NK3CO
GUHD30NK3CO
GUHD36NK3CO
GUHD42NK3CO
GUHD36NM3CO
GUHD42NM3CO

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Cassette Type Air Conditioner (With Wire Controller) (3.5-12.3KW) Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit GKH12K3CI GUHD12NK3CO GKH18K3CI GUHD18NK3CO GKH24K3CI GUHD24NK3CO GKH30K3CI GUHD30NK3CO GKH36K3CI GUHD36NK3CO GUHD42NK3CO GKH42K3CI GUHD36NM3CO GKH36K3CI GUHD42NM3CO GKH42K3CI GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Names and functions of parts................ 1 Safety Considerations ..................2 User Notice...................... 6 Displaying Part....................7 4.1 LCD Display of Wired Controller................7 4.2 Instruction to LCD Display..................8 Buttons ......................9 5.1 Silk Screen of Buttons ....................9 5.2 Instruction to Function of Buttons ................9 Installation of Wired Controller ..............
  • Page 3 10.4 Installation of panel ....................46 10.5 Install of outdoor unit ..................50 10.6 Products Electric Installation ................60 11. Test operation ....................63 12. Optimum operation ..................65 13. Care and maintenance(It should be done by professionals)..... 66 14. Trouble shooting................... 70 15.
  • Page 4: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Names and functions of parts Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit GKH12K3CI GUHD12NK3CO GKH18K3CI GUHD18NK3CO GKH24K3CI GUHD24NK3CO GKH30K3CI GUHD30NK3CO GKH36K3CI GUHD36NK3CO GUHD36NM3CO GKH42K3CI GUHD42NK3CO GUHD42NM3CO...
  • Page 5: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Please read this manual carefully before use and operate correctly as instructed in the manual. You are specially warned to note the two symbols below: WARNING! :A symbol indicating that improper operation might cause human death or severe injury WARNING! :A symbol indicating that improper operation might cause human property damage.
  • Page 6 After electrical installation, the air conditioner unit shall be energized for electrical leakage test.(Operating by professional) 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. An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles should be connected in fixed wiring.
  • Page 7 Read the following carefully to assure safe use. NOTE: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Page 8 NOTE: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 9: User Notice

    User Notice ☆ Ensure unified power supply for each indoor unit. ☆ Never install wired controller in wet place or under sunlight directly. ☆ Shielding twisted pair line must be adopted as signal line or wiring (communication) of wired controller once the unit is installed in the place where there is electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 10: Displaying Part

    Displaying Part Fig.1 Outline of wired controller 4.1 LCD Display of Wired Controller Fig.2 LCD display...
  • Page 11: Instruction To Lcd Display

    4.2 Instruction to LCD Display Table 1 Instruction to LCD Display Description Instruction to Displaying Contents Swing Swing function Air * Air exchange function Sleep Sleeping states Running mode door unit (auto mode) Cooling Cooling mode Dry mode Fan mode Heating Heating mode Defrost...
  • Page 12: Buttons

    Buttons 5.1 Silk Screen of Buttons Fig.3 Silk screen of buttons 5.2 Instruction to Function of Buttons Table 2 Instruction to Function of Buttons Description Function of Button ① Function selection and canceling; Enter/cancel ② Press it for 5s to enquiry the outdoor ambient temperature. ①...
  • Page 13: Installation Of Wired Controller

    Installation of Wired Controller Fig.4 Sketch for Installation of Wired Controller Socket’s base box Soleplate of Screw Front panel of Description installed in the controller M4X25 controller Screw ST2.2X6.5 wall Fig.4: Sketch for Installation of Wired Controller. Pay attention to the following items during installation of wired controller: 1.
  • Page 14: Instruction To Operation

    Instruction to Operation 7.1 On/Off Press On/Off button to turn on the unit. Repress this button to turn off the unit. Note: The state shown in Fig.5 indicates off-state of the unit after energization. The state shown in Fig.6 indicates on-state of the unit after energization. Fig.5 Off state of the unit Fig.6 On state of the unit 7.2 Mode Setting...
  • Page 15: Temperature Setting

    7.3 Temperature Setting Press ▲ or ▼button to increase or decrease of setting temperature under on-state of the unit. If press either of them continuously, temperature will be increased or decreased by 1°C every 0.5s. In Cooling, Dry, Fan and Heating mode, temperature setting range is 16°C~30°C. In Auto mode, the setting temperature is un-adjustable.
  • Page 16: Swing Control Function

    7.5 Swing Control Function Under on-state of unit, press Function button till the unit enters swing control function and then press Enter/Cancel button to turn on “swing” control function. During swing function, press Function button till the unit enters swing control function and then press Enter/Cancel button to cancel swing control function.
  • Page 17: Timer Setting

    7.6 Timer Setting Press Timer button to set timer off of the unit. Under off-state of the unit, press Timer button to settimer on of the unit in the same way. Timer on setting: Under off-state of the unit without timer setting, if Timer button is pressed, LCD will display xx.
  • Page 18: Air Exchange Setting

    1. If both timer on and timer off are set in unit on interface, the wired controller only display time of time off. If both of them are set in unit off-state, only time of timer on is displayed. 2. Timer on in unit on-state is timed from the time of unit off and timer off in unit off-state is timed from the time of unit on.
  • Page 19: Sleep Setting

    Note: In air exchange mode, press Function button or there is not any operation within 5s after the last button operation, the system will be quit from air exchange setting and current energy-saving data won’t be memorized. 7.8 Sleep Setting Sleep on: Press Function button under on-state of the unit into sleep function and then press Enter/cancel button to turn on sleeping function.
  • Page 20: Turbo Function Setting

    7.9 Turbo Function Setting TURBO function: The unit at high fun speed can realize quick cooling or heating so that room temperature can quickly approach setting temperature. In cooling or heating mode, press Function button till the unit enters TURBO function and then press Enter/cancel button to turn on TURBO function.
  • Page 21: Save Function Setting

    7.10 SAVE Function Setting Energy Saving Function: Energy saving can make the air conditioner runs in a smaller temperature range by setting lower limited value of setting temperature in cooling or dry mode and upper limited value in heating mode. Energy Saving Setting for Cooling Under on-state and in cooling or dry mode of the unit, press Function button into energy saving function, with SAVE blinking .Press ▲...
  • Page 22: E-Heater Setting

    memorized. 3. After power failure and then recovery, save function setting will be memorized. 4. The lower limited value in cooling mode is 16°C and the upper limited value in heating mode is 30°C. 5. After save setting, if the setting temperature is out of the range in the mode, the limited value will prevail.
  • Page 23: Blow Function Setting

    7.12 Blow Function Setting BLOW function: After the unit is turned off, water in evaporator of indoor unit will be automatically evaporated to avoid mildew. In cooling and dry mode, press Function button till the unit enters BLOW function, with BLOW blinking, and then press Enter/cancel button to turn on this function.
  • Page 24: Quiet Function Setting

    7.13 Quiet Function Setting Quiet function consists of two kinds: QUIET and AUTO QUIET. Press Function button till the unit enters quiet function setting state, Quiet or Auto Quiet mark blinks. In this case, press▲ or ▼ button to switch between Quiet and Auto Quiet and then press Enter/cancel button to turn on this function.
  • Page 25: Field Functions

    4. There is not auto quiet function in fan or dry mode. Quiet off is default after power failure and then power recovery. 5. If quite function is set, turbo function will be canceled. 7.14 Field Functions Under off-state of the unit, press Function and Timer buttons continuously for 5s to go to the debugging menu.
  • Page 26 Note: It will take about 5 seconds to save all the information, therefore, please do not cut down the power at this time, or it may fails. 7.15.3 Enquiry of Outdoor Ambient Temperature Under on or off state of the unit, press Enter/Cancel button for 5s, outdoor ambient temperature will be displayed at temperature displaying location after a sound of click.
  • Page 27: Error Display

    Error Display If there is malfunction during running of the system, LCD will display error code at temperature–displayed location. Once there is more than one malfunction, error codes will be displayed circularly. If there are multiple circuit systems, the system number of failed system will be displayed before the colon (not for single system).
  • Page 28 Definition of Malfunction Codes of DC Inverter General Outdoor Unit V1.6 Outdoor unit display of dual 8 Indoor Unit Malfunction Item numeral tube Display DC busbar overvoltage protection Overheat protection of radiator Current sensor malfunction Carbon fin sensor malfunction Compressor current protection Low voltage protection Compressor startup failure PFC abnormality...
  • Page 29 Instructions to the Error Indicating Lamps on the Panel of the Cassette Type Unit Timer Indicating Lamp (yellow) Compressor Indicating Lamp (green) Running Indicating Lamp Remote Controller (red) Receiver Instructions to the error indicating lamps on the dash receiver of the cassette type unit are described below.
  • Page 30: Remote Control Operation Procedure(Standard Fitting)

    Remote control operation procedure(standard fitting) Name and Function-Remote Control Note: Be sure that there are no obstructions between receiver and remote controller. Don’ t drop or throw the remote controller . Don’ t let any liquid in the remote controller and put the remote controller directly under the sunlight or any place where is very hot.
  • Page 31 Name and Function-Remote Control. (Remove the cover) Note: This type of remote controller is a kind of new current controller. Some buttons of the controller which are not available to this air conditioner will not be described below. Operate on unmentioned buttons would not impact on the normal use...
  • Page 32 COOL mode operation procedure According to difference between room temp. and set temp., microcomputer can control cooling on or not. If room temp. is higher than set temp., compressor runs at COOL mode. If room temp. is lower than set temp., compressor stops and only indoor fan motor runs. Set TEMP.
  • Page 33 HEAT mode operation procedure If room temp. is lower than set temp. compressor runs at HE AT mode; If room temp. is higher than set temp., compressor and outdoor fan motor stop, only indoor fan motor runs. Set TEMP. should be in range of 16 to 30 ℃...
  • Page 34 DRY mode operation procedure If room Temp. is more than 2℃ below Set TEMP. , compressor and outdoor unit fan motor stop, indoor unit fan motor runs at low speed. If room Temp. is between 2 of Set TEMP. , the compressor and outdoor unit fan motor will run ℃...
  • Page 35 AUTO mode operation procedure According to room temp. microcomputer can automatically set COOL.HEAT.DRY operation mode, so as far best effect. At AUTO mode operation, standard TEMP. is 26 for COOL mode, 24 for DRY mode and ℃ ℃ ℃ for HEAT mode.
  • Page 36 FAN mode operation procedure Connect the unit to power supply. Press the “ON/OFF” key. Press the mode key to select the “FAN” mode. The unit shall operate under “FAN” mode. Press the “FAN” key to select from high, medium and low speed.
  • Page 37 TIMER operation procedure...
  • Page 38 SLEEP mode operation procedure When the unit is cooling or drying, if SLEEP operation is set, TEMP. would increase 1 ℃ in 1 hour and 2 in 2 hours. Indoor fan motor runs at low speed. ℃ When the unit is heating , if SLEEP operation is set, TEMP. would decrease 1 in 1 hour and 2 ℃...
  • Page 39 How to inser t batteries...
  • Page 40: Instructions Of Unit Installation

    10. Instructions of Unit Installation 10.1 Installation notes...
  • Page 41: Install Of The Cassette Type Indoor Unit

    10.2 Install of the cassette type indoor unit 10.2.1 Schematic diagram of installation space ≥ 1 5 0 0 ≥ 1 5 0 0 U n i t : m m Models H(mm) GKH12K3CI GKH18K3CI GKH24K3CI GKH30K3CI GKH36K3CI GKH42K3CI 10.2.2 Select install location of the indoor unit 1.
  • Page 42 Gree would not deal with on time by the inconvenience of the business contact. 10.2.4 Dimension of ceiling opening and location of the hoisting screw (M10) (□...
  • Page 43 i st ng s i t s ndoo ng openi 950( GKH18K3CI / GKH24K3CI / GKH30K3CI GKH36K3CI / GKH42K3CI The drilling of holes in the ceiling must be done by the professional personnel. ☆ Fig.19 Notes: The dimension for the ceiling openings with * marks can be as large as 910mm. But the overlapping sections of the ceiling and the decorated surface boards should be maintained at no less than 20mm.
  • Page 44 10.2.5 Main body of hoisting air conditioner Nut (supplied at scene) Gasket (attachment) Insert Hoisting stand Gasket anchor board (attachment) Tighten (double nuts) [Fix the gasket firmly] [Fix the hoisting stand firmly] Bolt of one of the angle of outlet pipe is fix on the angle of the drainage slot Center of the ceiling Install cardboard...
  • Page 45 Additional Pipe Difference between Refrigerant to Be Length Indoor Unit and Model Filled For Extra Liquid Pipe Outdoor Unit(m) Pipe Length of Pipe GUHD12NK3CO 30g/m GKH12K3CI GUHD18NK3CO 30g/m GKH18K3CI GUHD24NK3CO GKH24K3CI GUHD30NK3CO GKH30K3CI 60g/m GUHD36NK3CO GKH36K3CI GUHD36NM3CO GKH36K3CI GUHD42NK3CO GKH42K3CI...
  • Page 46 Smear freeze motoroil here Median sponge (attachment) (entwine the wiring interface with seal mat) Thread fasten(x4) Torque wrench Heat preservation sheath of liquid inlet tube (attachment) (for liquid tube) Heat preservation Spanner sheath of gas collection tube (attachment)(for Gas collection tube gas tube) Liquid inlet tube Wiring interface...
  • Page 47 10.2.7 Drainage hose 1. Install the drain hose ☆ The diameter of the drain hose should be equal or bigger than the connection pipe’s . (The diameter of polythene pipe: Outer diameter 25mm Surface thickness ≥1.5mm) ain hose should be short and drooping gradient should at less 1/100 to prevent the formation ☆...
  • Page 48: Electric Wiring

    T-tie in join drain hose Above100mm The specs of the selected join drain hose should fits the running capacity of the unit. ☆ Check the smoothness of drain after installation. ☆ Check the drain state by immitting 600cc water slowly from the outlet vent or test hole. ☆...
  • Page 49: Installation Of Panel

    10.3.1 Wiring of the indoor unit. Remove the control box lid, pull the wires inside through rubber bush and wiring according to the WIRING DIAGRAM, then tighten it with clamp. 1) Remove the control box lid; pull wires inside through rubber bush 2) Connect the power supply cable to the “L, N”...
  • Page 50 body is reduced to 5~8 mm. Fig. 22 Precautions 1. Improper screwing of the screws may cause the troubles shown in Fig.23 Fig.23 2. If gap is still left between the ceiling and the panel after screwing the screws, readjust the height of the indoor unit body (Refer to Fig.24) Fig.24 ●...
  • Page 51 3. Wiring of the decoration panel. Connect the joints for swing flap motor lead wire (at 2 places) installed on the panel (Refer to the figure below) NOTE: Two butted terminals of the air deflector fan must be placed inside the electric box. (Refer to Fig.25)
  • Page 52 Butted Terminals ButtedTermin Fig.25...
  • Page 53: Install Of Outdoor Unit

    10.5 Install of outdoor unit 10.5.1 Profile Dimensions of Outdoor Unit GUHD36NK3CO Model GUHD24NK3CO GUHD36NM3CO GUHD12NK3CO GUHD18NK3CO GUHD30NK3CO GUHD42NK3CO GUHD42NM3CO 1107 1100 10.5.2 Schematic diagram of installation spaces 10.5.3 Precautions on Installation of Outdoor Unit To ensure the unit in proper function, selection of installation location must be in accordance with following principles: 1) Outdoor unit shall be installed so that the air discharged by outdoor unit will not return and that sufficient space for repair shall be provided around the machine.
  • Page 54 influence of rubbish or oil fog. 7) The installation site must be at a place where the air exhaust outlet does not face strong wind. 10.5.4 The three principles of refrigerant piping 10.5.5 Pipe Preparation 1. Pipe & Electrical Wire Cutting 1) Use cutting tools easily found in the market.
  • Page 55 longer than the actual measured value. 4) The wire should be 1.5m longer than the refrigerant tube. 2. Reaming 1) Clean the inside of the inner refrigerant tube. 2) While reaming, the tube end must be on the top of the reamer to prevent any dust going back into the tube.
  • Page 56 10.5.6 Connecting Pipe 1. Match the flaring of copper pipe to the center of screwed connection, and then screw the flared nut up by hands. 2. Screw flaring nut with torque wrench until the spanner clatters, which is shown in the figure below. Refer to Table 5 to check if the wrench had been tightened (too tight would mangle the nut and lead leakage).
  • Page 57 2) Connect the tube of the vacuum watch with the vacuum pump, having the low-pressure end linking to the inlet for refrigerant. As shown in figure on right. 3) Starting the vacuum pump, when the indicator turns to-1 bar, closing the low pressure handle and stopping vacuum.
  • Page 58 Fig.27 10.5.9 Installation of Protective Layer of Connecting Pipe 1. To avoid generation of condensate on the connecting pipe and avoid leakage, the big pipe and the small pipe of the connecting pipe must be covered by thermal insulation materials, be bundled by adhesive tape, and be isolated from air.
  • Page 59 3. Use adhesive tape to wrap the pipes: 1) Use adhesive tape to bundle the connecting pipe and the cables together. To prevent condensate from overflowing out from the drainage pipe, separate the drainage pipe firm the connecting pipe and the cables. 2) Use thermal insulation tape to wrap the pipes from the bottom of the outdoor unit until the upper end of the pipe where the pipe enters the wall.
  • Page 60 7. When installing the unit, if difference in height between indoor and outdoor unit exceeds 10m, one oil loop is required every 6m. Please refer to Fig.29for layout of pipeline. Liquid pipe (thin pipe) - - - - - - Gas pipe (heavy pipe) Fig.29 10.5.11 Position and Method of Installing Wire Controller 1.
  • Page 61 Fig.30 Fig.31 Caution: During the installation of the bottom plate of the wired controller, pay attention to the direction of the bottom plate. The plate’s side with two notches must be at the lower position, otherwise the panel of the wired controller cannot be correctly installed. Caution: 1.
  • Page 62 10.5.12 Power Cable Connection Caution: Before installing the electrical equipment, please pay attention to the following matters which have been specially pointed out by our designers: 1) Check that if the power supply used conforms to the rated power supply specified on the nameplate.
  • Page 63: Products Electric Installation

    3) The air-conditioning unit shall have special power supply line which shall be equipped with electricity leakage switch and air switch, so as to deal with overload conditions. 4) The air-conditioning unit must have grounding to avoid hazard owing to insulation failure. 5) All fitting lines must use crimp terminals or single wire.
  • Page 64 Table 6 The model selection recommend table for air switch and power cable Minimum Sectional Capability Power Minimum Sectional Area of of Air Supply Area of Earth Wire Power Model Switch (V, Ph, Supply Wire GUHD12NK3CO/GKH12K3CI 16/6.0 2.5/1.0 2.5/1.0 GUHD18NK3CO/GKH18K3CI 20/6.0 4.0/1.0 4.0/1.0 GUHD24NK3CO/GKH24K3CI 20/10 4.0/1.5 4.0/1.5 220-240, ~,50 GUHD30NK3CO/GKH30K3CI 32/10 6.0/1.5...
  • Page 65 GUHD12NK3CO GKH12K3CI ①Power cord 3x2.5mm (H07RN-F) ②Power cord 3x1.0mm (H05V V-F) ③Communication Cords GUHD18NK3CO GKH18K3CI ①Power cord 3x4.0mm (H07RN-F) ②Power cord 3x1.0mm (H05V V-F) ③Communication Cords GUHD24NK3CO GKH24K3CI ①Power cord 3x4.0mm (H07RN-F) ②Power cord 3x1.5mm (H05V V-F) ③Communication Cords GUHD30NK3CO...
  • Page 66: Test Operation

    Test operation 11.1 Prepare for test (1) Do not turn on the power switch before all installation is finished. (2) Connect wires correctly and firmly. (3) Open the check valve. (4) Remove all dust. 11.2 Testing (1) Turn on the power switch and press ON/OFF button. (2) Press MODE button select COOL, HEAT, FAN, etc to test whether it operates normally.
  • Page 67 For the following items, take special care during construction and check after installation is finished Items to check If not properly done, what is likely to happen Is the indoor unit fixed firmly? The unit may drop, vibrate or make noise. Is the gas leakage test finished? It may result in insufficient cooling.
  • Page 68: Optimum Operation

    11. Optimum operation...
  • Page 69: Care And Maintenance(It Should Be Done By Professionals)

    12. Care and maintenance(It should be done by professionals) Please pull out the power plug after you used the air conditioner.
  • Page 72 The operation in detach and fix the flap is not including the 12K type.
  • Page 73: Trouble Shooting

    13. Trouble shooting ★ Warning ● In case of something abnormal (such as bad smell), shut of the power switch immediately and contact service center. ● Do not repair the air conditioner by yourself because wrong repair may cause fire, please contact service center to do it for you.
  • Page 74 continued Failure Possible Reasons The installation site of the tube sensor is not proper. The indoor fan does not start Tube sensor is not correctly plugged. under the heating mode. The connecting line of the tube sensor is broken. The capacitance has leakage. Note: 1、After carrying out the check of the above items and taking relevant measures to solve the problems found but the air-conditioning unit still does not function well, please stop the operation of the unit...
  • Page 75: Appendix

    Appendix Air conditioner nominal working condition and working range: Indoor side Outdoor side Test condition DB(℃) WB(℃) DB(℃) WB(℃) Nominal cooling Nominal heating Rated cooling Low temp cooling Rated heating Low temp heating Note: 1. The design of this unit conforms to the requirements of EN14511 standard. 2.
  • Page 76 Gree Electric Appliances,Inc. of Zhuhai Jin Ji West Road, Qianshan, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519070 P.R. China http: //www. gree.com GREE 66175229...

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