Part Ⅰ Technical Information 1. Important Notice This service manual is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair the appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
3. PRODUCT DATA 3.1 Specifications Sheet 3.1.1 Ceiling&Floor Type TEFC112J0T-LWL036 TEFC118J0T-LWL053 TEFC124J0T-LWL070 TEFC130J0T-LWL085 model TEFC112J0T-LWL036 TEFC118J0T-LWL053 TEFC124J0T-LWL070 TEFC130J0T-LWL085 Indoor unit TCHB112J0T-LSL036 TCHB118J0T-LSL053 TCHB124J0T-LSL070 TCHB130J0T-LTL085 Outdoor unit Type heating pump heating pump heating pump heating pump Control type remote controller remote controller remote controller remote controller Declared cooling capacity...
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Refrigerating System Indoor fan centrifugal fan centrifugal fan centrifugal fan centrifugal fan type Indoor air circulation m3/h 880/950 980/1050 1200/1350 1550/1700 Indoor fan motor Cooling/he ating Speed 1300/1150/1000/900/80 1300/1170/1050/950/80 S/H/M/L/M 1050/880/820/750/650 1050/880/820/750/650 Outdoor Propeller fan Propeller fan Propeller fan Propeller fan fan type Outdoor air Outdoor fan motor...
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TEFC136J0T-LWL105 TEFC148J0T-LWL140 TEFC160J0T-LWL160 model TEFC136J0T-LWL105 TEFC148J0T-LWL140 TEFC160J0T-LWL160 Indoor unit TCHB136J0T-LTL105 TCHB148J0T-LTL140 TCHB160J7T-LTL160 Outdoor unit Type heating pump heating pump heating pump Control type remote controller remote controller remote controller Declared cooling capacity btu/h 36000(10500~42000) 48000(12000~52000) 55000(14000~57000) Declared heating capacity btu/h 40000(11200~46000) 55000(14000~58000) 62000(15000~67000)
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Indoor fan type centrifugal fan centrifugal fan centrifugal fan Indoor air circulation Indoor fan motor m3/h 1950/2000 2300/2300 2100/2300 Cooling/heatin Speed 1400/1200/1080/980/8 1280/1200/1100/1000/ 1320/1250/1150/1050/ S/H/M/L/Mute Outdoor fan Propeller fan Propeller fan Propeller fan type Outdoor air Outdoor fan motor m3/h 5000 5600 6000...
3.2.2 Outdoor Units Outdoor Unit Microphone 1.0m Note: H= 0.5 × height of outdoor unit Model Sound Power dB(A) Sound Pressure dB(A) TCHB118J0T-LSL053 TCHB124J0T-LSL070 TCHB130J0T-LTL085 TCHB136J0T-LTL105 TCHB148J0T-LTL140 TCHB160J7T-LTL160...
3.3 Operation Limits Mode Cooling operation Heating operation Drying operation Temperature 17℃~32℃ 0℃~27℃ 17℃~32℃ Room temperature 0℃~50℃ -15℃~24℃ 0℃~50℃ Outdoor temperature (-15℃~50℃:For the models with low temperature cooling system) CAUTION: 1. If the air conditioner is used beyond the above conditions, certain safety protection features may come into operation and cause the unit to operate abnormally.
PCB Layout 3.6.1 Indoor Units: Duct Type and Ceiling & Floor Type Neutral wire input Dial code switch 1 Live wire input Left-Right swing motor connector Fuse Dial code switch 2 Water pump Up-Down swing motor connector Reserved connector Water level switch connector Communication connector Indoor coil temperature sensor connector Window ban switch connector...
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3.6.2 Outdoor Units TCHB112(118)J0T Reserved Compressor crankcase electric heating belt Communication line Outdoor temperature sensor Electronic expansion valve Live wire input Reserved Ground wire DC fan motor output Neutral wire input Four-way valve TCHB124(130)J0T...
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Reserved Compressor crankcase electric heating belt Reserved Communication line Outdoor temperature sensor Live wire input Electronic expansion valve Ground wire DC fan motor output Neutral wire input Four-way valve TCHB136(148,160)J0T DC fan motor output Electronic expansion valve High-voltage switch 485 communication Low-voltage switch Compressor crankcase electric heating belt Reserved...
Electronic Controller Introduction 4.1 Remote Controller Remote control DISPLAY Meaning of symbols on the liquid crystal display. Symbols Meaning Battery indicator Auto Mode Cooling Mode Dry Mode Fan only Mode Heating Mode ECO Mode Timer Temperature indicator Fan speed: Auto/ low/ low- mid/ mid/ mid- high/ high Mute function TURBO function Up-down auto swing...
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Button Function To turn on/off the air conditioner. To increase temperature, or Timer setting hours. To decrease temperature, or Timer setting hours. MODE To select the mode of operation (AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN, HEAT). To activate/deactivate the ECO function. Long press to activate/deactivate the 8oC heating function (depending on models).
4.2 Wired Remote Controller 4.2.1 An Introduction to Wire Controller Description of Icons or Symbols Sleep Fresh Door Card Defrost Anti-freeze Child Lock Economic Fahrenheit Up/Down Left/Right Degree Swing Swing centigrade Electric Error Water Level Water Pump Sign Compressor Current Ambient Water...
1. The controller exits from the self-check status after it is powered off in the self-check status. 2. All the keys are invalid during the self-check. 4.2.3.2 [Mode] Key 4.2.3.2.1 Mode Switch On the startup interface, press the [Mode] key once when the selected mode icon normally goes on and other icons go off.
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air speed is displayed. When the wire controller is at the time of automatic air, the air speed icon is successively displayed in the dynamic and cyclic sequence of low air speedintermediate air speedhigh air speedlow air speed. When the wire controller is at the time of automatic air, the air speed icon is successively displayed in the dynamic and cyclic sequence of low air speedintermediate air speedhigh air speedidlelow air speed.
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Duct Type、Ceiling & Floor Type: Insert of Multi-function control box CN13-1 +12V +12V 4-Core Shield Cable, the length is decided by installation Indoor unit Multi-function control Wire controller board Connect the stripping wire side of connective wires group with the terminal of the mainboard. ...
PART Ⅱ Installation and Maintenance 1. Notes for Installation and Maintenance Safety Precautions Important! Please read the safety of precautions carefully before installation and maintenance. The following contents are very important for installation and maintenance. Please follow the instructions bellow. ●...
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sure The installation supporter is firm. 4) Ware safety belt if the height of working is above2m. 5) Use equipped components or appointed components during installation. 6) Make sure no foreign objects are left in the unit after finishing installation. Improper installation may lead to fire hazard, explosion, electric shock or injury.
Refrigerant Notice/Concentration This air conditioner uses R32 refrigerant. The construction area for installation, operation and storage of the air conditioner must be larger than the minimum construction area. The minimum area for installation is determined by: 1.Refrigerant charging quantity for the entire system (ex-factory charging quantity + additional charging quantity);...
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Select the applicable table Height of the room Floor standing type < 1.8m Wall mounted type ≥1.8m Ceiling type ≥2.2m 3.Refer to the following table to check out the minimum construction area. Ceiling type Wall mounted type Floor standing type Area Area Area...
Cautions: Please contact the nearest after-sale service center when maintenance is necessary. At the time ● of maintenance, the maintenance personnel must strictly comply with the Operation Manual provided by the corresponding manufacturer and any non-professional is prohibited to maintain the conditioner.
and sockets, kitchen cabinet, bed, sofa and other valuables right under the lines on two sides of the indoor unit. Special tools: Tool Name Requirement(s) for User It should be an explosion-proof vacuum pump; can ensure certain precision Mini Vacuum and its vacuum degree should be lower than 10Pa.
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(LEL), the refrigerant leak detector must be working during maintenance. 2). Inspection of air conditioner It is necessary to ensure that the air conditioner is in reliable ground connection before ● maintenance. Make sure powered supply to air conditioner is off. Before maintenance, it is ●...
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It is necessary to provide some relevant instruments such as combustible refrigerant leak ● detector and have a leak detecting instrument management system. It is necessary to confirm that the leak detector can work normally before maintenance. The main power switch should be set outside the maintenance location and equipped ●...
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In order to ensure that the sealing function is not damaged after maintenance or the ● sealing material will not lose the effect of preventing the combustible gas leak due to ageing. So the substitute components should meet the requirements recommended by the air conditioner manufacturer.
2 Installation 2.1 Location Selection 2.1.1 Indoor Unit Location Selection The place shall easily support the indoor unit’s weight. The place can ensure the indoor unit installation and inspection. The place can ensure the indoor unit horizontally installed. ...
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2.2 Outdoor Unit Installation 2.2.1Service Space for Outdoor Unit Unit: mm NOTE: The minimum distance between the outdoor unit and walls described in the installation guide does not apply to airtight rooms. Be sure to keep the unit unobstructed In at least two of the...
three directions (Front, Left, Right). (As shown on the right) 2.3.Install the Unit Bolt pitch refers to the part of 3.4.3 Since the gravity center of the unit is not at its physical center, so please be careful when lifting it with a sling.
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2.4.2Oil Traps 2.4.2.1If the Indoor Unit Is Installed Higher than the Outdoor Unit: If oil flows back into the outdoor unit's compressor, this might cause liquid compression or deterioration of oil return. Oil traps in the rising gas piping can prevent this.
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2.4.3.5Insulate the Copper Pipe Before test operation, the joint parts should not be heat insulated. 2.4.3.6Flare the Pipe Insert a flare nut into the pipe before flaring the pipe According to the following table to flare the pipe ...
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2.4.3.7Bending Pipes (1) The pipes are shaped by your hands. Be careful not to collapse them. (2) Do not bend the pipes in an angle more than90°. (3) When pipes are repeatedly bent or stretched, the material will harden, making it difficult to bend or stretch them any more .
NOTES: nsure to wrap insulation around the piping. Direct contact with the bare piping may result in burns or frostbite. Make sure the pipe is properly connected. Over tightening may damage the bell mouth and under tightening may lead to leakage. After connecting the copper pipes to the indoor unit, wrap the power cable, signal cable and the ...
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the pipe. If there is no leakage, perform another evacuation for 1 or 2 hours. ● DO NOT use refrigerant gas to evacuate the system. 2.5.2Evacuation Instructions NOTE: Before using manifold pressure gauge and vacuum pump, please read their operating instructions and be familiar with how to use the manual correctly 1.Connect the hose of manifold pressure gauge to the maintenance port on the low pressure valve of outdoor unit.
2.6 Additional Refrigerant Charge Note: ●Refrigerant charging must be done after wiring, vacuuming and leak testing. ●Use electronic scale or fluid infusion apparatus to weight refrigerant to be recharged. Be sure to avoid extra refrigerant charged, it may cause liquid hammer of the compressor or protections. ●Charging with mismatched refrigerant can cause an explosion or an accident.
Liquid pipe Insulation meterial Gaspipe The insulation material at the joint pipe shall be 5~10cm longer than the gap of the insulation material. The insulation material at the joint pipe shall be inserted into the gap of the insulation material. ...
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pipe, lightning rod, telephone or other grounding wire. Improper grounding may cause electric shock. DO NOT connect the unit with the power source until all wiring and piping is completed. Please make sure not to cross the wire with the signal wire, which will cause distortion and ...
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2.9.5Electric Wiring between the Indoor and Outdoor Units Ceiling & Floor Type Unit: 1-phase: TCHB112(118,124,130)J0T...
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Ceiling & Floor Type Unit: 1- phase:TCHB136J0T-LTL105 Ceiling & Floor Type Unit: 3-phase:TCHB160J7T-LTL160...
2.9.6Electric Wiring of Outdoor Unit Side 1)Remove the electric cover of the outdoor unit. 2)Connect the power connection cord to the terminal board. Wiring should fit that of indoor unit. 3)Fix the power connection cord with wire clamp. 4)Confirm if the wire has been fixedproperly. 5)An efficient earth connection must be ensured.
5) For the Outdoor Unit Check to see if the refrigeration system is leaking. Make sure there is no vibration or abnormal noise duringoperation. Ensure the wind, noise, and water generated by the unit do not disturb your neighbors or pose a ...
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Outdoor IPM module failure/ compressor drive Hardware Error failure Hardware Error Outdoor current sensor failure PCB and display screen communication failure Hardware Error Outdoor modules Communication failure Hardware Error Hardware Error Outdoor EEPROM fault Outdoor DC fan failure Hardware Error Hardware Error Outdoor suction sensor failure Hardware Error...
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Module temperature protection Others Error Abnormal commutation of four- way valve Others Error Hardware Error Module temperature sensor circuit malfunction Hardware Error Compressor phase current detection fault Cooling and heating overload protection limit Remote control display frequency reduction adjustment Remote control display High power protection limit/ frequency reduction adjustment Module current ( compressor phase current)
3.3 Trouble Shooting 3.3.1 E0 ---IDU & ODU communicationfailure Start Display E0 Check and re- If IDU wiring connection correct ? connect E0 disappear? Check communication Replace/ re- wiring and the connection, E0 disappear? connect in good condition? ODU wiring Check and re- E0 disappear? Connection correct?
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3.3.2E1, E2 ---IDU Room temperature sensor and/or coil temperature sensor failure. Start Display E1or E2 Is the sensor well Re-connect connected to PCB E1/E2 disappear? Multi-meter check the Replace the sensor sensor, is it open or short circuit? The malfunction eliminated? Replace IDU PCB...
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3.3.3E6----IDU ventilation failure (PG and DC fan motor only) Start Display E6 Turn the fan blades by hand while power-off Adjust the motor and blade Can the fan blades run assembly so that rotor can smoothly? run smoothly. E6 disappear? Fan motor well Check and reconnect connected to PCB...
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3.3.4 E3, E7 or E8----ODU Coil temperature sensor, Ambient temperature sensor or Discharge temperature sensor failure. When any of the sensor resistance open or short circuit , unit will display failure code as E3/E7 or E8, IDU and ODU turns off. When the sensor resistance recovery, unit revert to be standby, customer can switch on the unit directly.
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3.3.5 EF---ODU DC fan motor failure Shut off Check the fan blade by Re install the DC motor hand, can it rotate freely Works normal? Fan motor well Re-connect connect to PCB Works normal? • For built-in control (5pins) motor: check the V =310V? Check the fan motor, =15V?
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3.3.6 P0---IPM protection When overheat or overcurrent for IPM, AC unit will display P0 protection. Display P0 Restart unit. It works normal? Wiring connection Re-connect U/V/W correct? P0 disappear? ODU fan motor no Replace ODU Can compressor works or too slowly? fan motor start up? Works normal?
3.3.7 J8,J9--- Over / under voltage protection • Test voltage between L &N, When the power supply V>AC260V or V<AC150V, AC will display J8 or J9 protection, unit will recover back to previous status while V>AC155V. • Test voltage on the big size electrolytic capacitor of ODU PCB, When DC busbar voltage V>...
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3.3.8 P2---Over Current protection When the AC unit running current more than I , it will stop and display P2 protection. Note: for different AC model, I has difference valve. Display P2 ODU fan motor Replace fan motor works? P2 disappear? IDU filter or ODU Clean IDU filter or condenser too...
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3.3.9 P4 ---ODU Discharge temperature overheatingprotection Display P4 ODU temperature Normal protection higher than 60℃? Adjust ODU ODU location Enough space for Unit operate? acceptable? installation ventilation? Condenser too Clean IDU filter or P4 disappear? dirty? or filter ODU condenser. blocked? IDU/ODU fan motor Fan blade...
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3.3.10 P5---Sub-cooling protection on Cooling/Dry mode On Cooling or Dry mode, when IDU evaporator coil temperature IPT<1℃ continuously for 3 min after compressor start up for 6 min, CPU will switch off outdoor unit and show P5 failure code. Display P5 Switch on unit after minutes Clean filter...
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3.3.11 P6---Overheating protection on Cooling mode On Cooling or Dry mode, when ODU condenser coil temperature OPT≥65℃(149℉) , MCU will switch off outdoor unit and show P6 failure code. Display ODU fan motor Fan motor Replace fan motor works normal? broken? P6 disappear? Sensor loosing...
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3.3.12 P7---Overheating protection on Cooling mode On heating mode, when IDU evaporator coil temperature IPT≥64℃(147.2℉), ODU PCB will switch off outdoor unit and show P7 failure code. Display P7 ODU fan motor Fan motor Replace fan motor works normal? broken? P7 disappear? Sensor loosing Re-connect sensor...
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3.3.13 P8---Outdoor Overtemperature/Under-temperature protection When environment temperature as below condition, the compressor will stop working, after 200s delay, the IDU will show P8 failure code. (1). On Cooling or Dry mode: ODU ambient temperature: OAT<-15℃(5℉) or OAT>60℃(140℉); (2). On Heating mode: OAT≥40℃(104℉) Display P8 Ambient...
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3.3.14 HE The Compressor Lack of phase / Anti-phase protection. If ODU PCB can’t test one, or even three phase of compressor current, it will show HE protection. Display HE Check compressor Re-connect wiring connector, is it well connected? Problem solved? The Compressor Replace the wires wiring in good quality?
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3.3.15 J6---Module temperature protection. IPM overtemperature protection, when IPM temperature more than 95℃, it will show J6. Display J6 Clean or adjust the gap IPM well contact Any dust or gap btw btw IPM and heat sink to heat sink? IPM &...
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3.3.16 H6--- Gas leakage protection After compressor works in high frequency for 9 min, if the temperature on IDU evaporator & ODU condenser has only a little variation comparing previous, but, the compressor discharge temperature on high level, then the unit will show H6 failure code. Display H6 Check the pipe Check the room &...
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