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CEILING & FLOOR TYPE AIR CONDITIONER USER MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: MUEU-18HRFNX(GA) MUE-24HRFNX(GA) MUE-36HRFNX(GA) MUE-48HRFNX(GA) MUE-55HRFNX(GA) Warning notices: Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement.
THANK YOU LETTER Thank you for choosing Midea! Before using your new Midea product, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the CONTENTS THANK YOU LETTER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT INSTALLATION Install Your Indoor Unit...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I t’s really important you read Safety Precautions Before Operation and Installation I ncorrect installation due to ignoring instructions can cause serious damage or injury. The seriousness of potential damage or injuries is classified as either a WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNING FOR PRODUCT USE If an abnormal situation arises (like a burning smell), immediately turn o the unit ● and disconnect the power. Call your dealer for instructions to avoid electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert fingers, rods or other objects into the air inlet or outlet. This may ●...
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TAKE NOTE OF FUSE SPECIFICATIONS The air conditioner’s circuit board (PCB) is designed with a fuse to provide overcurrent protection. The specifications of the fuse are printed on the circuit board, such as: T5A/250VAC, T10A/250VAC, T20A/250VAC, T30A/250VAC etc. NOTE: For the units with R32 or R290 refrigerant , only the blast-proof ceramic fuse can be used.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS Turn o the device and disconnect the power before cleaning. Failure to do so ● can cause electrical shock. Do not clean the air conditioner with excessive amounts of water. ● Do not clean the air conditioner with combustible cleaning agents. Combustible ●...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW NOTE ON ILLUSTRATIONS: Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes. The actual shape of your indoor unit may be slightly di erent. The actual shape shall prevail. Air flow louver (air outlet) Connecting pipe Air Filter Installation part Outdoor Unit Air inlet (with air filter in it) Drain pipe...
PRODUCT INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES The air conditioning system comes with the following accessories. Use all of the installation parts and accessories to install the air conditioner. Improper installation may result in water leakage, electrical shock and fire, or cause the equipment to fail. The items are not included with the air conditioner must be purchased separately.
INSTALLATION SUMMARY - INDOOR UNIT Install the indoor unit Install the drainpipe Install the outdoor unit L(L1) N(L2) Evacuate the Connect the wires Connect the refrigerant refrigeration system pipes Perform a test run...
Install Your Indoor Unit Select installation location NOTE Before installing the indoor unit, refer to the label on the product box to make sure that the model number of the indoor unit matches the model number of the outdoor unit. Panel installation should be performed after piping and wiring have been completed.
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Confirm various sizes Recommended distances between the indoor unit The distance between the mounted indoor unit should meet the specifications illlustrated in the following diagram. ≥35mm Indoor parts installation size Refrigerant pipe connection (D. gas side) Drain point Refrigerant pipe connection (E.
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Hang indoor unit Wooden structure installation CAUTION Place the wood mounting across the roof The unit body must be completely aligned with beam, then install the hanging screw bolts. the hole. Ensure that the unit and the hole are the same size before moving on. Wood mounting 1.
8. Remove the side board and the grille. How to install the conduit installation plate (if supplied) 1. Fix the sheath connector (not supply) on the Hanging arm Hanging screw bolt wire hole of the conduit installation plate. 2. Fix the the conduit installation plate on the chassis of the unit.
Drill wall hole and connect drain piping Indoor Drainpipe Installation 1. Determine the location of the wall hole based on the location of the outdoor unit. Install the drainpipe as illustrated in the following 2. Using a 65mm (2.5in) or 90mm(3.54in) Figure.
Install Your Outdoor Unit Select installation location : PRIOR TO INSTALLATION NOTE Before installing the outdoor unit, you must choose an appropriate location. The following are standards that will help you choose an appropriate location for the unit. Proper installation locations meet the following standards: 60cm(24")...
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Install drain joint(Heat pump unit only) Base pan hole of outdoor unit Step 1: Find out the base pan hole of outdoor unit. Seal Step 2: Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint that will connect to the ●...
Anchor Outdoor Unit WARNING WHEN DRILLING INTO CONCRETE, EYE PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED AT ALL TIME. The outdoor unit can be anchored to the ground or to a wall-mounted bracket with bolt(M10). Prepare ● the installation base of the unit according to the dimensions below. The following is a list of di erent outdoor unit sizes and the distance between their mounting feet.
Refrigerant Piping Connection When connecting refrigerant piping, DO NOT let substances or gases other than the specified refrigerant enter the unit. The presence of other gases or substances will lower the unit’s capacity, and can cause abnormally high pressure in the refrigeration cycle. This can cause explosion and injury.
Connection Instructions—Refrigerant Piping CAUTION • The branching pipe must be installed horizontally. An angle of more than 10° may cause malfunction. • DO NOT install the connecting pipe until both indoor and outdoor units have been installed. • Insulate both the gas and liquid piping to prevent condensation. Step 1: Cut pipes Step 2: Remove burrs When preparing refrigerant pipes, take...
Outdoor unit Liquid side piping (Smaller diameter) • Clamp flare from on the end of the pipe. The end of the pipe must extend beyond the flare form. (Bigger Flare form Pipe • Place flaring tool onto the form. Torque wrench •...
Wiring precautions WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK, READ THESE WARNINGS. All wiring must comply with local and national Do not let wires touch or rest against ● ● electrical codes, regulations and must be installed refrigerant tubing, the compressor, or any by a licensed electrician.
NOTE ON AIR SWITCH When the maximum current of the air conditioner is more than 16A, an air switch or leakage protection switch with protective device shall be used(purchased seperately). When the maximum current of the air conditioner is less than 16A, the power cord of air conditioner shall be equipped with plug (purchased seperately).
INDOOR UNIT WIRING Minimum Cross-Sectional Area of Power and Signal Cables (For reference) 1. Prepare the cable for connection Rated Current of Nominal Cross-Sectional a. Using wire strippers, strip the rubber Area (mm ) Appliance (A) jacket from both ends of the signal cable to reveal about 15cm (5.9”) of the wire.
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Power Specifications(Not applicable for North America) NOTE Electric auxiliary heating type circuit breaker/fuse need to add more than 10 A. Indoor Power Supply Specifications MODEL(Btu/h) 19K~24K 25K~36K 37K~48K 49K~60K ≤18K PHASE 1 Phase 1 Phase 1 Phase 1 Phase 1 Phase POWER 208-240V 208-240V...
AIR EVACUATION NOTICE When opening valve stems, turn the hexagonal wrench until it hits against the stopper. Do not try to force the valve to open further. Close the Low Pressure side of the manifold Preparations and precautions gauge, and turn o the vacuum pump. Wait for 5 minutes, then check that there Air and foreign matter in the refrigerant circuit has been no change in system pressure.
NOTE ON ADDING REFRIGERANT CAUTION DO NOT mix refrigerant types. Some systems require additional charging depending on pipe lengths. The standard pipe length varies according to local regulations. For example, in North America, the standard pipe length is 7.5m (25’). In other areas, the standard pipe length is 5m (16‘).
TEST RUN CAUTION Failure to perform the test run may result in unit damage, property damage, or personal injury. f. Check to see that the drainage system is Before test run unimpeded and draining smoothly. g. Ensure there is no vibration or abnormal A test run must be performed after the entire noise during operation.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Di erent models have di erent front panel and display window. Not all the indicators describing ● below are available for the air conditioner you purchased. Please check the indoor display window of the unit you purchased. Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes.
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LED display Infrared receiver LED display Infrared receiver • MANUAL button : This button selects the mode in the following order: AUTO, FORCED COOL, OFF. FORCED COOL mode : In FORCED COOL mode, the Operation light flashes. The system will then turn to AUTO after it has cooled with a high wind speed for 30 minutes.
Operating Temperature When your air conditioner is used outside of the following temperature ranges, cer- tain safety protection features may activate and cause the unit to disable. Inverter Split Type COOL Mode HEAT Mode DRY Mode Room 17°C~32°C(62°F~90°F) 0°C~30°C(32°F~86°F) 10°C~32°C(50°F~90°F) Temp.
Remote Control Operations RG10A(B2S)/BGEF, RG10A(B2S)/BGEFU1, RG10A1(B2S)/BGEF,RG10A2(B2S)/BGEFU1, Model RG10A2(B2S)/BGCEFU1, RG10A2(B2S)/BGCEF, RG10A10(B2S)/BGEF Rated Voltage 3.0V( Dry batteries R03/LR03×2) Signal Receiving Range Environment -5°C~60°C(23°F~140°F) Quick Start Guide SELECT MODE FIT BATTERIES SELECT TEMPERATURE AUTO COOL HEAT PRESS POWER BUTTON POINT REMOTE TOWARD UNIT SELECT FAN SPEED AU-100% NOT SURE WHAT A FUNCTION DOES?
Handling the Remote Controller Inserting and Replacing Batteries Battery Performance Your air conditioning unit may come with two For optimal product performance: batteries(some units). Put the batteries in the Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries remote control before use. Slide the back cover from the remote control Do not leave batteries in the remote control downward, exposing the battery compartment.
Buttons and Functions Description ON/OFF No.1 Turn the unit on or o . MODE No.2 Auto > Cool > Dry > Heat > Fan NOTE: HEAT mode is not supported by the cooling only appliance. ECO/GEAR No.3 ECO > GEAR(75%) > GEAR(50%) > Previous setting mode >...
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Buttons and Functions Description ON/OFF No.1 Turn the unit on or o . MODE No.2 Auto > Cool > Dry > Heat > Fan NOTE: HEAT mode is not supported by the cooling only appliance. ECO/GEAR No.3 ECO > GEAR(75%) > GEAR(50%) > Previous setting mode >...
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Remote Screen Indicators Information are displayed when the remote controller is power up. Breeze Active Air magic/ Sleep Follow Wireless Low battery Away clean UV lamp mode control (If flashes) mode MODE display Displays the current mode AUTO COOL HEAT Transmission GEAR Timer...
How to Use Basic Functions NOTE Before operation, please ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available. AUTO Mode Select AUTO mode Set your desired temperature Turn on the air conditioner MODE NOTE: 1. In AUTO mode, the unit will automatically select the COOL, FAN, or HEAT function based on the set temperature.
Setting the TIMER TIMER ON/OFF - Set the amount of time after which the unit will automatically turn on/o . TIMER ON setting Press Temp. up or down button for Point remote to unit and wait 1sec, Press TIMER button to initiate for multiple times to set the desired the ON time sequence.
How to Use Advanced Functions Swing function Press Swing button Swing Swing The horizontal louver will swing up and down Keep pressing this button more than 2 seconds, automatically when pressing Swing button. the vertical louver swing function is activated. Press again to make it stop.
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ECO/GEAR function Press this button to enter the energy e cient mode in a sequence of following: GEAR(75%) GEAR(50%) Previous setting mode ECO..Note:This function is only available under COOL mode. ECO operation: NOTE: Pressing the ECO button, or modifying Under cooling mode, press this button, the remote the mode or adjusting the set temperature to controller will adjust the temperature automatically...
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SET function Press the SET button to enter the function setting, then press SET button or TEMP or TEMP button to select the desired function. The selected symbol will flash on the display area, press the OK button to confirm. To cancel the selected function, just perform the same procedures as above.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION • The cooling e ciency of your unit and your health would be damaged for the glogged AC, Make sure to clean the filter every two weeks. • Always TURN OFF your AC system and disconnect its power supply before cleaning or maintenance.
CAUTION • Before changing the filter or cleaning, turn o the unit and disconnect its power supply. • When removing filter, do not touch metal parts in the unit. The sharp metal edges can cut you. • Do not use water to clean the inside of the indoor unit. This can destroy insulation and cause electrical shock.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION If any of the following conditions occurs, turn o your unit immediately! • The power cord is damaged or abnormally warm • You smell a burning odor • The unit emits loud or abnormal sounds • A power fuse blows or the circuit breaker frequently trips •...
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Issue Possible Causes The outdoor unit The unit will make di erent sounds based on its current operating mode. makes noises Dust is emitted from The unit may accumulate dust during extended periods of non-use, which will be either the indoor or emitted when the unit is turned on.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution Wait for the power to be restored Power failure The power is turned o Turn on the power The unit is not The fuse is burned out Replace the fuse working Replace batteries Remote control batteries are dead The Unit’...
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