MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US SPLIT-TYPE, HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONERS November 2023 No. TCHT019 TECHNICAL & SERVICE MANUAL CITY MULTI Series R410A Indoor unit [Model Name] TPLFYP005FM140B TPLFYP008FM140B TPLFYP012FM140B TPLFYP015FM140B TPLFYP018FM140B CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTION ......2 2. PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ..4 3.
SAFETY PRECAUTION CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilizing refrigerant R410A Use the following tools specifically designed for Do not use the existing refrigerant piping. use with R410A refrigerant. The old refrigerant and lubricant in the existing piping The following tools are necessary to use R410A refrigerant.
[1] Cautions for service (1) Perform service after recovering the refrigerant left in unit completely. (2) Do not release refrigerant in the air. (3) After completing service, charge the cycle with specified amount of refrigerant. (4) When performing service, install a filter drier simultaneously. Be sure to use a filter drier for new refrigerant.
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2-1. Indoor Unit Filter Removes dust and pollutants Horizontal Air Outlet from drawn in air. Sets horizontal airflow automatically during cooling or dehumidifying. Grille Auto Air Swing Vane Disperses airflow up and down and adjusts the angle of airflow direction.
3-4. NOISE CRITERION CURVES TPLFYP005FM140B TPLFYP008FM140B TPLFYP012FM140B SPL(dB) SPL(dB) LINE LINE SPL(dB) LINE High High High Medium Medium Medium NC-70 NC-70 NC-70 NC-60 NC-60 NC-60 NC-50 NC-50 NC-50 NC-40 NC-40 NC-40 NC-30 NC-30 NC-30 Approximate minimum Approximate minimum Approximate minimum audible limit on audible limit on NC-20...
4-WAY AIR FLOW SYSTEM 4-1. FRESH AIR INTAKE (Location for installation) At the time of installation, use the duct holes (cut out) located at the positions shown in following diagram, as and when required. Fresh air intake Detail drawing of fresh air intake 5-1/2 Burring hole Cut out hole...
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4-4. FIXING HORIZONTAL VANE Horizontal vane of each air outlet can be fixed according to the environment where it is installed. Setting procedures 1) Turn off a main power supply (Turn off a breaker). 2) Disconnect the vane motor connector of the direction of the arrow with pressing the unlocking button as shown in figure below.
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGRAM TPLFYP005FM140B TPLFYP008FM140B TPLFYP012FM140B TPLFYP015FM140B TPLFYP018FM140B Strainer (#50mesh) Thermistor (Pipe temperature detection/Gas) TH23 Gas pipe Thermistor (Pipe temperature detection/Liquid) TH22 Flare connection Liquid pipe Heat exchanger Linear expansion valve Strainer1 (#50mesh) Strainer2 (#100mesh) Strainer (#100mesh) Thermistor (Room temperature detection) TH21 Unit: inch (mm) Gas pipe [1/2(12.7)
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Control Mode Control Details Remarks 1. Temperature 1-1. Determining temperature adjustment function • The ON/OFF commands by the indoor unit adjustment (Function to prevent restarting for 3 minutes) thermostatic control function • Room temperature ≥ Set temperature + 2°F ···Thermo-ON are not an ON/OFF •...
8-2. DRYING OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press ON/OFF button. 2 Press [F1] button to display DRYING 3 Press [F2] [F3] button to set the set temperature. RETURN SELECT MENU HOLD <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. 2 Press the operation MODE button to display DRYING 3 Press the TEMP.
8-3. FAN OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press ON/OFF button. 2 Press [F1] button to display FAN. RETURN SELECT MENU HOLD <How to operate> 1 Press POWER ON/OFF button. 2 Press the operation MODE button to display FAN. Control Mode Control Details Remarks 1.
8-4. HEAT OPERATION <How to operate> 1 Press ON/OFF button. 2 Press [F1] button to display HEAT. 3 Press [F2] [F3] button to set the set temperature. NOTE: The settable temperature range varies with the model of outdoor units and remote controller. RETURN SELECT MENU HOLD...
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Control Mode Control Details Remarks 2-1. Hot adjust mode "Heat Standby" will be displayed during the The fan controller becomes the hot adjuster mode for the following conditions. hot adjust mode. 1 When starting the HEAT operation 2 When the temperature adjustment function changes from OFF to ON. The step change 3 When release the HEAT defrosting operation of A to B will not be...
8-5. AUTO OPERATION [AUTOMATIC COOL/HEAT CHANGE OVER OPERATION] <How to operate> 1 Press ON/OFF button. 2 Press [F1] button to display AUTO. 3 Press [F2] [F3] button to set the set temperature. NOTE: The settable temperature range varies with the model of outdoor units and remote controller.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9-1. COUNTERMEASURES FOR ERROR DURING TEST RUN If a problem occurs during test run, a code number will appear on the remote controller (or LED on the outdoor unit), and the air conditioning system will automatically cease operating. Refer to the connected outdoor unit service manual in order to determine the nature of the abnormality and apply corrective measure.
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9-2. HOW TO CHECK THE PARTS TPLFYP005FM140B TPLFYP008FM140B TPLFYP012FM140B TPLFYP015FM140B TPLFYP018FM140B Parts name Check points Thermistor (TH21) Disconnect the connector then measure the resistance with a tester. (Room temperature detection) (At the ambient temperature 50 to 86⁰F) Thermistor (TH22) (Pipe temperature detection/Liquid) Normal Abnormal Thermistor (TH23)
9-2-1. Thermistor Characteristic Graph <Thermistor characteristic graph> < Thermistor for lower temperature > Room temperature detection thermistor (TH21) Thermistor for Pipe temperature detection thermistor/liquid (TH22) lower temperature Pipe temperature detection thermistor/gas (TH23) Thermistor R =15 kΩ± 3% Fixed number of B=3480Ω± 2% Rt=15exp { 3480( 273+(t-32)/1.8 30°F...
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<Output pulse signal and the valve operation> Output Output (Phase) Closing a valve : 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 Opening a valve : 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 4 ø1 The output pulse shifts in above order. ø2 •...
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9-2-3. DC Fan Motor (Fan Motor/Indoor Controller Board) Check method of indoor fan motor (fan motor/indoor controller board) Notes · High voltage is applied to the connecter (CNMF) for the fan motor. Pay attention to the service. · Do not pull out the connector (CNMF) for the motor with the power supply on. (It will damage the indoor controller board and fan motor) Self check Conditions : The indoor fan cannot turn around.
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9-3. FUNCTION OF DIP SWITCH Operation by switch Effective Switch Pole Function Remarks timing Thermistor Built-in remote <Room temperature Indoor unit controller detection> position Filter clogging Provided Not provided detection Filter cleaning 2,500h 100h Indoor controller board Fresh air intake Effective Not effective Under...
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Operation by switch Effective Switch Pole Function Remarks timing Setting ceiling height Depends on SW21-1, SW21-2 <Initial setting> Under — — operation — — 1 2 3 4 5 6 suspension — — SW21 — — Function selection SW21-1 SW21-2 Height Silent ─...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TPLFYP005FM140B TPLFYP008FM140B TPLFYP012FM140B TPLFYP015FM140B TPLFYP018FM140B Be careful when removing heavy parts. OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Figure 1 1. Removing the air intake grille and air filter (1) Slide the knob of air intake grille to the direction of the arrow Grille hook Air intake grille 1 to open the air intake grille.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Control box cover Photo 4 3. Removing the electrical parts (1) Loosen the 2 screws on the control box cover. (2) Slide the control box cover as indicated by the arrow to remove. <Electrical parts in the control box> •...
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES 6. Removing the pipe temperature thermistor/liquid (TH22) Photo 8 Pipe temperature Fan motor and pipe temperature thermistor/gas (TH23) thermistor/Gas (TH23) Band cable (1) Remove the panel. (Refer to procedure 2) (2) Remove the room temperature thermistor (TH21). (Refer to procedure 4) (3) Remove the drain pan.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Photo 11 Clamp 8. Removing the drain pump (DP) and float switch (FS) Drain pump (1) Remove the panel. (Refer to procedure 2) fixing screws Screw (2) Remove the room temperature thermistor (TH21). (Refer to Inner cover procedure 4) (3) Remove the control box cover.
REMOTE CONTROLLER 11-1. REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS <TAR-41MAA> Controller interface The functions of the function buttons change depending on the screen. Refer to the button function guide that appears at the bottom of the LCD for the functions they serve on a given screen. When the system is centrally controlled, the button function guide that corresponds to the locked button will not appear.
Display The main display can be displayed in two different modes: “Full” and “Basic”. The initial setting is “Full”. To switch to the “Basic” mode, change the setting on the Main display setting. (Refer to operation manual included with remote controller.) <Full mode>...
Menu structure Main menu Press the MENU button. [SELECT/HOLD] Move the cursor to the desired item with the buttons, and press the button. Operation Vane · Louver · Vent. (Lossnay) High power Comfort Manual vane angle 3D i-see Sensor Timer menu Timer ON/OFF timer Auto-OFF timer...
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Continue from the previous page. Maintenance menu Error information Filter information Cleaning Auto descending panel Descending operation Descending adjustment Service menu Test run menu Test run Drain pump test run Maintenance information Model name input Serial No. input Dealer information input Initialize maintenance info.
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Main menu list Main Setting and display items Setting details menu Operation Vane · Louver · Vent. Use to set the vane angle. (Lossnay) • Select a desired vane setting from 5 different settings. Use to turn ON/OFF the louver. •...
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Main Setting and display items Setting details menu Initial Basic Main/Sub When connecting 2 remote controllers, one of them needs to be designated as setting setting a sub controller. Clock Use to set the current time. Daylight Set the daylight saving time. saving time Administrator The administrator password is required to make the settings for the following...
<TAC-YT53CRAU> Note: The phrase "Wired remote controller" in this manual refers only to the TAC-YT53CRAU. If you need any information for the other remote controller, please refer to either the installation manual or initial setting manual which are included in remote controller's box.
11-2. ERROR INFORMATION When an error occurs, the following screen will appear. Check the error status, stop the operation, and consult your dealer. 1. Check code, error unit, refrigerant address, model name, and serial Error information Error code number will appear. Error unit Unit#1 The model name and serial number will appear only if the informa-...
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• Checking the error information Maintenance menu While no errors are occurring, page 2/2 of the error information can be Error information viewed by selecting "Error information" from the Maintenance menu. Filter information Cleaning Errors cannot be reset from this screen. Main menu: RETURN Cursor SELECT...
11-3. SERVICE MENU Maintenance password is required 1. Select "Service" from the Main menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Main Main menu *At the main display, the menu button and select "Service" to make the Service maintenance setting. 2. When the Service menu is selected, a window will appear asking for the pass- Service menu word.
11-4. TEST RUN 11-4-1. TAR-41MAA 1. Select "Service" from the Main menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Test run Input maintenance info. Settings Check Select "Test run" with the F1 or F2 button, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Others : RETURN SELECT MENU RETURN...
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11-4-2. TAR-SL101A-E 1. Press the button 1 to stop the air conditioner. • If the weekly timer is enabled ( is on), press the button 3 to disable it ( is off). 2. Press the button 2 for 5 seconds. •...
11-5. FUNCTION SETTING 11-5-1. TAR-41MAA Settings menu 1. Select ˝Service˝ from the Main menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Function setting Lossnay Select ˝Setting˝ from the Service menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Service menu: MENU Cursor Select ˝Function setting˝, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. SELECT MENU RETURN...
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11-5-2. TAR-SL101A-E 1. Going to the function select mode Press the button between of 5 seconds. (Start this operation from the status of remote controller display turned off.) [CHECK] is lit and ˝00˝ blinks. (Fig. 11-1) Press the button to set the ˝50˝. Direct the wireless remote controller toward the receiver of the indoor unit and press the button.
11-6. ERROR HISTORY 1. Select ˝Service˝ from the Main menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Test run Input maintenance info. Settings Check Others RETURN Select ˝Check˝ with the F1 or F2 button, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. SELECT MENU RETURN HOLD 2.
11-7. SELF-DIAGNOSIS 11-7-1. TAR-41MAA 1. Select ˝Service˝ from the Main menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Diagnosis Self check Select ˝Check˝ from the Service menu, Remote controller check and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Service menu: MENU Select ˝Diagnosis˝ from the Check menu, Cursor and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button.
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11-7-2. TAR-SL101A-E 1. Press the button 1 to stop the air conditioner. is on), press the button 3 to disable it ( is off). 2. Press the button 2 for 5 seconds. 3. Press the button 5 to select the refrigerant address (M-NET address) B of the indoor 4.
11-8. REMOTE CONTROLLER CHECK If operations cannot be completed with the remote controller, diagnose the remote controller with this function. 1. Select "Service" from the Main menu, and Diagnosis press the [SELECT/HOLD] button. Self check Remote controller check Select "Check" from the Service menu, and press the [SELECT/HOLD] button.
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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE HVAC US LLC HEAD OFFICE: 1340 SATELLITE BOULEVARD, SUWANEE, GA 30024, USA MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. 700/406 MOO 7, TAMBON DON HUA ROH, AMPHUR MUANG, CHONBURI 20000 THAILAND Published: Nov. 2023. No. TCHT019 Made in Thailand...
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