Revision A: • 3. SPECIFICATION has been corrected. OBD946 is void. OUTDOOR UNIT No. OBD946 TECHNICAL & utilized REVISED EDITION-A SERVICE MANUAL R454B Models MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ Indoor unit technical & service manual MSZ-FX•NL Series (OBD945) MUZ-FX18NLHZ Indoor unit service manual MSZ-FX•NL Series (OBH945) MUZ-FX24NLHZ Outdoor unit service manual...
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Use the specified refrigerant only Never use any refrigerant other than that specified. Doing so may cause a burst, an explosion, or fire when the unit is being used, serviced, or disposed of. Correct refrigerant is specified in the manuals and on the spec labels provided with our products. We will not be held responsible for mechanical failure, system malfunction, unit breakdown or accidents caused by failure to follow the instructions.
SERVICING PRECAUTIONS FOR UNITS USING REFRIGERANT R454B Servicing precautions for units using refrigerant R454B Refrigerant WARNING Safety Group This unit uses a flammable refrigerant. If refrigerant leaks and comes in contact with fire or heating part, it will create harmful gas and there is risk of fire. Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Additional refrigerant charge Additional refrigerant charge Refrigerant for the indoor units and the extended piping is not included in the outdoor unit when the unit is shipped from the factory. Therefore, charge each refrigerant piping system with additional refrigerant at the installation site. In addition, in order to carry out service, enter the size and length of each liquid pipe and additional refrigerant charge amounts in the spaces pro- vided on the “Refrigerant amount”...
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4. Cautions for the unit using R454B refrigerant Basic work procedures are the same as those for conventional units using refrigerant R410A. However, pay careful attention to the following points. ■ Information on servicing 1. Checks to the area Prior to beginning work on systems containing FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimized.
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■ Repairs to sealed components Sealed electrical components shall be replaced. ■ Repair to intrinsically safe components Intrinsically safe components must be replaced. ■ Cabling Check that cabling will not be subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration, sharp edges or any other adverse environmental effects.
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■ Decommissioning Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is completely familiar with the equipment and all its detail. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are recovered safely. Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in case analysis is required prior to re-use of recovered refrigerant.
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ Air inlet (Back and side) Piping Air outlet Drain hose Drain outlet MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ Air inlet (Back and side) Piping Air outlet Drain hose Drain outlet OBD946_9...
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7-2. PERFORMANCE CURVE Cooling (at Rated frequency) Cooling capacity (at Rated frequency) Indoor intake air Wet-bulb temperature( F) Outdoor intake air DB temperature(°F) MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ SHF at rating condition = 1.00 SHF at rating condition = 1.00 = 425 CFM = 535 CFM Airflow Airflow...
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Heating (at Rated frequency) Heating capacity (at Rated frequency) Outdoor intake air WB temperature (°F) MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ = 485 CFM = 485 CFM Airflow Airflow -0.5 Outdoor intake air WB temperature (°F) Outdoor intake air WB temperature (°F) MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ Airflow = 485 CFM Airflow...
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7-3. CONDENSING PRESSURE Cooling Data are based on the condition of indoor humidity 50 %. Air flow should be set to High speed. MUZ-FX06NLHZ (psig) (psig) 95 100 105 110 115 (°F) 95 100 105 110 115 (°F) Outdoor ambient temperature Outdoor ambient temperature MUZ-FX09NLHZ (psig)
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Heating Data are based on the condition of outdoor humidity 75%. Air flow should be set to High speed. Data are for heating operation without any frost. MUZ-FX06NLHZ (psig) (psig) (°F) (°F) Outdoor ambient temperature Outdoor ambient temperature MUZ-FX09NLHZ (psig) (psig) (°F) (°F)
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MUZ-FX15NLHZ (psig) (psig) (°F) (°F) Outdoor ambient temperature Outdoor ambient temperature MUZ-FX18NLHZ (psig) (psig) (°F) (°F) Outdoor ambient temperature Outdoor ambient temperature MUZ-FX24NLHZ (psig) (psig) (°F) (°F) Outdoor ambient temperature Outdoor ambient temperature NOTE: 1. Press the emergency operation switch on the front of the indoor unit, and select either EMERGENCY COOL mode or EMERGENCY HEAT mode before starting to operate the air conditioner.
7-4. STANDARD OPERATION DATA Model MSZ-FX06NL Item Unit COOL HEAT Capacity Btu/h 6,000 9,000 — 1.00 — Input 0.28 0.54 Rated frequency Indoor unit MSZ-FX06NL Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1 , 60 Input 0.014 0.019 Fan motor current 0.17/0.15 0.21/0.19 Outdoor unit...
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Model MSZ-FX09NL Item Unit COOL HEAT Capacity Btu/h 9,000 12,000 — 1.00 — Input 0.49 0.71 Rated frequency 29.5 Indoor unit MSZ-FX09NL Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60 Input 0.024 0.019 Fan motor current 0.27/0.24 0.21/0.19 MUZ-FX09NLHZ Outdoor unit Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60...
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Model MSZ-FX12NL Item Unit COOL HEAT Capacity Btu/h 12,000 13,200 — 0.88 — Input 0.78 0.92 Rated frequency 44.5 54.5 Indoor unit MSZ-FX12NL Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60 Input 0.024 0.019 Fan motor current 0.27/0.24 0.21/0.19 MUZ-FX12NLHZ Outdoor unit Power supply V, phase, Hz...
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Model MSZ-FX15NL Item Unit COOL HEAT Capacity Btu/h 15,000 16,500 — 0.81 — Input 1.02 1.08 Rated frequency Indoor unit MSZ-FX15NL Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60 Input 0.033 0.036 Fan motor current 0.34/0.31 0.36/0.33 MUZ-FX15NLHZ Outdoor unit Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60...
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Model MSZ-FX18NL Item Unit COOL HEAT Capacity Btu/h 17,200 17,000 — 0.76 — Input 1.32 1.39 Rated frequency Indoor unit MSZ-FX18NL Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60 Input 0.033 0.036 Fan motor current 0.34/0.31 0.36/0.33 MUZ-FX18NLHZ Outdoor unit Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60...
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Model MSZ-FX24NL Item Unit COOL HEAT Capacity Btu/h 20,800 19,800 — 0.78 — Input 1.56 1.50 Rated frequency 52.5 48.5 Indoor unit MSZ-FX24NL Power supply V, phase, Hz 208/230, 1, 60 Input 0.056 0.064 Fan motor current 0.53/0.48 0.59/0.53 MUZ-FX24NLHZ Outdoor unit Power supply V, phase, Hz...
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7-5. CAPACITY AND INPUT CORRECTION BY INVERTER OUTPUT FREQUENCY MUZ-FX06NLHZ Correction of Cooling capacity Correction of Cooling total input Correction of Heating capacity Correction of Heating total input (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) The operational frequency of compressor The operational frequency of compressor The operational frequency of compressor The operational frequency of compressor MUZ-FX09NLHZ...
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MUZ-FX18NLHZ Correction of Cooling capacity Correction of Cooling total input Correction of Heating total input Correction of Heating capacity (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) The operational frequency of compressor The operational frequency of compressor The operational frequency of compressor The operational frequency of compressor MUZ-FX24NLHZ Correction of Heating total input Correction of Cooling capacity...
ACTUATOR CONTROL MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ 8-1. OUTDOOR FAN MOTOR CONTROL The fan motor turns ON/OFF, interlocking with the compressor. [ON] The fan motor turns ON 5 seconds before the compressor starts up. [OFF] The fan motor turns OFF 15 seconds after the compressor has stopped running. 5 seconds 15 seconds Compressor...
SERVICE FUNCTIONS MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ 9-1. CHANGE IN DEFROST SETTING Changing defrost finish temperature <JS> To change the defrost finish temperature, cut/solder the JS wire of the outdoor inverter P.C. board (Refer to 10-6.1.). Defrost finish temperature MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ Jumper...
TROUBLESHOOTING MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ 10-1. CAUTIONS ON TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Before troubleshooting, check the following 1) Check the power supply voltage. 2) Check the indoor/outdoor connecting wire for miswiring. 2. Take care of the following during servicing 1) Before servicing the air conditioner, be sure to turn OFF the main unit first with the remote controller, then after confirm- ing the horizontal vane is closed, turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the power plug.
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10-2. FAILURE MODE RECALL FUNCTION AND ERROR CODE DISPLAY MODE Outline of the function This air conditioner can memorize the failure which has occurred last time. Even though LED indication listed on the troubleshooting check table (10-3.) disappears, the memorized failure can be recalled.
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A (From previous page) Press OFF/ON (stop/operate) button of the remote controller with the remote controller headed towards the indoor unit. *1. The indoor unit is normal, but the outdoor unit might be abnormal. Does the upper OPERATION INDICATOR lamp on There are some abnormalities that cannot be recalled with this way.
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2. Flow chart of the outdoor unit failure mode recall function Operational procedure The outdoor unit might be abnormal. Check if the outdoor unit is abnormal according to the following procedures. Make sure that the remote controller is set to the failure mode recall function. Get close to the front of the indoor unit.
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A (From previous page) Releasing the failure mode recall function Release the failure mode recall function by the following procedures. Turn OFF the power supply and turn it ON again. Press RESET button of the remote controller. Repair the failure parts. Deleting the memorized abnormal condition After repairing the unit, recall the failure mode again according to “Setting up the failure mode recall function”...
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3. Flow chart of error code display mode This explains how customers can check the error code on their own. This is included in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Operational procedure The remote controller is powered OFF. Get close to the front of the indoor unit. Point the remote controller at the receiving section of the indoor unit, and keep pressing CHECK with a fine-tipped object until the beeps.
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4. Table of outdoor unit failure mode recall function OPERATION Indoor/outdoor Outdoor unit Error INDICATOR Abnormal point LED indication unit failure Condition Remedy failure mode lamp code (Failure mode/protection) (Outdoor P.C. board) mode recall recall function (Indoor unit) function Not blink None (Normal) —...
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NOTE: Blinking patterns of this mode differ from the ones of TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK TABLE (10-3.). OPERATION Indoor/outdoor Outdoor unit Error INDICATOR Abnormal point LED indication unit failure Condition Remedy failure mode lamp code (Failure mode/protection) (Outdoor P.C. board) mode recall recall function (Indoor unit) function...
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10-3. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK TABLE Abnormal point/ Symptom LED indication Condition Remedy Condition Outdoor unit 1-time blink every Outdoor power Overcurrent protection cut-out operates 3 consecutive times • Reconnect connector of does not 2.5 seconds system within 1 minute after the compressor gets started. compressor.
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Abnormal point/ Symptom LED indication Condition Remedy Condition Outdoor unit 1-time blink Deceleration of the FX06/09/12 When the input current exceeds approximately The unit is normal, but check the operates. 2.5 seconds OFF operational 10A, compressor frequency lowers. following. frequency of the •...
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10-4. TROUBLESHOOTING CRITERION OF MAIN PARTS MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ Part name Check method and criterion Figure Defrost thermistor (RT61) Measure the resistance with a multimeter. Fin temperature Refer to 10-6. “Test point diagram and voltage”, 1. “Inverter P.C. board”, for thermistor (RT64) the chart of thermistor.
10-5. TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW A How to check inverter/compressor Disconnect the connector between the compressor and the power module (IC700). Check the voltage between terminals. See 10-5. “Check of open phase”. Are the voltages balanced? Replace the inverter P.C. board. Check the compressor. See 10-5.
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D Check of compressor winding ●Disconnect the connector between the compressor and the power module (IC700), and measure the resistance between the compressor terminals. <<Measurement point>> At 3 points *Measure the resistance between the lead wires at 3 points. BLK-WHT BLK-RED WHT-RED <<Judgement>>...
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G Check of outdoor thermistors Disconnect the connector of thermistor in the inverter P.C. board (see below table), and measure the resistance of thermistor. Replace the thermistor except RT64. Is the resistance of thermistor normal? When RT64 is abnormal, replace the inverter P.C. (Refer to 10-6.1.) board.
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H Check of R.V. coil MUZ-FX06/09/12 * First of all, measure the resistance of R.V. coil to check if the coil is defective. Refer to 10-4. * In case CN721 is disconnected or R.V. coil is open, voltage is generated between the terminal pins of the connector although no signal is being transmitted to R.V.
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I Check of outdoor fan motor Disconnect the connectors CN931 and CN932 from the inverter P.C. board. Check the connection between the connector CN931 and CN932. Is the resistance between each terminal of outdoor fan motor normal? (Refer to 10-4.) Disconnect CN932 from the inverter P.C.
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K Check of LEV (Expansion valve) Turn ON the power supply. <Preparation of the remote controller> While pressing both Operation select button and TEMP button on the remote controller at the same time, press RESET button. First, release RESET button. Hold down the other 2 buttons for another 3 seconds.
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L Check of inverter P.C. board Check the outdoor fan motor. (Refer to 10-5. .) Is the fuse (F901) blown on the inverter P.C. board? Check the connection of the connectors (CN931, CN932) of the outdoor fan motor. If the connection is poor, make it correct. Operate the outdoor unit by starting EMERGENCY OPERATION.
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M How to check miswiring and serial signal error Turn ON the power supply. Is there rated voltage in the power supply? Check the power supply. Is there rated voltage between outdoor terminal block S1 and S2? Check the wiring. Press the emergency operation switch once.
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N Check of defrost heater Check the following points before checking electric continuity. 1. Does the resistance of ambient temperature thermistor have the characteristics? Refer to 10-6.1. 2. Is the resistance of defrost heater normal? Refer to 10-4. 3. Does the heater protector remain conducted (not open)? 4.
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P Check of compressor protector Disconnect the connector of compressor protector in the inverter P.C. board, and check the conduc- tion of compressor protector. Operate the unit Is the discharge temperature Is the compressor and re-confirm if thermistor normal? Refer to 10-5. protector conductive? the abnormality “Check of outdoor thermistors”.
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Q Electromagnetic noise enters into TV sets or radios Is the unit grounded? Ground the unit. Is the distance between the antennas Extend the distance between the antennas and and the indoor unit within 9.91 ft. (3m), the indoor unit, and/or the antennas and the out- or is the distance between the antennas door unit.
10-6. TEST POINT DIAGRAM AND VOLTAGE 1. Inverter P.C. board MUZ-FX06NLHZ MUZ-FX09NLHZ MUZ-FX12NLHZ Smoothing Smoothing Heater R.V.coil Back side of unit capacitor capacitor (CN722) (CN721) DB61 (C61) (C62) 208/230V AC 208/230 V AC 260 - 370 V DC Fuse (F801) Fuse (F701) Fuse (F62) 208/230 V AC...
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MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ Smoothing Smoothing Smoothing Output to drive Fuse (F880) Heater (CN601) Capacitor Capacitor Capacitor outdoor fan motor Back side of unit T3.15AL250V 208/230 V AC (CB1) (CB2) (CB3) (CN932) Fuse (F601) T3.15AL250V 208/230 V AC Fuse (F62) R.V. coil/ 15 A 250 V 21S4 (CN602)
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS <Detaching method of the terminal with locking mechanism> The terminal which has the locking mechanism can be detached as shown below. There are 2 types of the terminal with locking mechanism. The terminal without locking mechanism can be detached by pulling it out. Check the shape of the terminal before detaching.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Photo 5 Photo 6 Screws of the conduit cover Screw of the conduit plate (These screws are different shape from the other (This screw is different in shape from the other screws. Do not mix them with the other screws.) screws.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES * Connection procedure when attaching the inverter Photo 11 Lead wires of the heat exchanger P.C. board (Photo 11) temperature, the discharge tem- Lead wires of the 1. Connect the lead wires of the heat exchanger tempera- perature and the defrost thermistor ambient temperature ture thermistor, the defrost thermistor and discharge...
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES 3. Removing the discharge temperature thermistor, Photo 12 defrost thermistor, outdoor heat exchanger tem- Outdoor heat Ambient temperature perature thermistor and ambient temperature exchanger temperature thermistor thermistor thermistor (1) Remove the cabinet and panels (refer to section 1). (2) Disconnect the lead wire to the reactor and the following connectors: <Inverter P.C.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES 5. Removing R. V. coil Photo 14 (1) Remove the cabinet and panels (refer to section 1). Screw of the R.V. coil (2) Disconnect the following connectors: <Inverter P.C. board> CN721 (R.V. coil) Discharge (3) Remove the R.V. coil. temperature thermistor Compressor...
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11-2. MUZ-FX15NLHZ MUZ-FX18NLHZ MUZ-FX24NLHZ NOTE: Turn OFF the power supply before disassembly. OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES 1. Removing the cabinet Photo 2 (1) Remove the screws of the service panel. Screws of (2) Remove the screws of the top panel. the top panel (3) Remove the screw of the valve cover.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Photo 5 Photo 6 Screws of the conduit cover Screw of the conduit plate 2. Removing the inverter assembly, inverter P.C. Photo 7 board and fuse P.C. board 2-1. Removing the inverter assembly and inverter P.C. board (1) Remove the top panel, cabinet and service panel.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Photo 11 * Connection procedure when attaching the inverter P.C. board (Photo 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) Hook of the lead wires of the Hook of the lead 1. Attach the heat sink support to the P.C. board support. P.C.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES 2-2. Removing the fuse P.C. board Photo 13 Support Fuse P.C. board (1) Remove the top panel, cabinet and service panel. (Refer to section 1.) (2) Disconnect the lead wire to the reactor and the inverter P.C. board connectors. (Refer to section 2-1. (2)) (3) Remove the compressor connector (CN61).
OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES Photo 15 4. Removing outdoor fan motor (1) Remove the top panel, cabinet and service panel. Propeller fan nut (Refer to section 1.) (2) Disconnect the following connectors: <Inverter P.C. board> Propeller fan CN931, CN932 (Fan motor) (3) Remove the propeller fan nut.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE PHOTOS/FIGURES 6. Removing the compressor and 4-way valve Photo 17 (1) Remove the cabinet and panels. (Refer to section 1.) (2) Remove the inverter assembly. (Refer to section 2.) (3) Remove the screws fixing the reactor. (4) Remove the reactor. (5) Remove the soundproof felt.
POSITION OF THE CENTER OF GRAVITY Unit: inch (mm) Model name MUZ-FX06NLHZ 11-1/16 5-9/16 13-3/8 31-1/2 11-1/4 28-1/8 MUZ-FX09NLHZ (280) (140) (340) (800) (285) (714) MUZ-FX12NLHZ MUZ-FX15NLHZ 5-29/32 15-11/32 33-1/16 34-5/8 MUZ-FX18NLHZ (330) (150) (390) (840) (330) (880) MUZ-FX24NLHZ OBD946_73...
CAPACITY CORRECTION RATIO CURVE FOR PIPING LENGTH Correction ratio of capacity according to the length of piping (cooling) Indoor unit 06 class Indoor unit 100% 24 class Indoor unit 15 class Indoor unit 18 class Indoor unit 09 class Indoor unit 30 class Indoor unit 36 class...
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