Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This manual contains all of the information required to guarantee your safety and the appropriate use of your air conditioner. Please read all of the instructions before using the air conditioner and keep this manual for future reference.
Contents 01. Welcome ................... 02. Environmental advices ................03. Contents ....................04. Safety precautions ............... 05. Installation: Choosing the installation site ............Parts list ..................Indoor unit installation ............Outdoor unit installation ............Refrigerant piping connection ............. Electrical work ..............Air Purge ...................
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6.6 Howthe air conditionerworks ........3 3 - Automatic operation - Cool/heat a ndfan onlyoperation - Dryoperation - Airflow direction adjustment - Sleep mode - Timer operation Optimal operation 6.7 How to use the indoor unit ............- Adjusting air flow direction - Adjusting the vertical air flow direction (up/down) - To set the horizontal air flow direction (left/right) - To automatically swing the air flow direction (up/down)
Safety precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. Connect with the power properly.
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11 .Do not open the unit during operation. It may cause electric shock or injury. 12.Do not drink water drained from air conditioner. It contains contaminants and could make you sick. 13.Do not disassemble or modify unit. It may cause failure of appliance and electric shock.
Installation installation warnings: Carefully read the installation manual before beginning. Follow each step as shown. Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified, licensed, authorized personnel only. Pay attention to danger and safety notices Choosing the installation site Precautions for Installation Installation at the following sites may cause problems.
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Outdoor Unit More More More than 1.65' The outdoor unit must be than 1' than 1' installed at a convenient site that is not exposed to strong winds. The site should be dry and well ventilated. 2. The site must support the weight of the outdoor unit and allow for vertical installation.
Parts list QTY. NUMBER PART NAME installation plate Drain Joint capacity <-. 1 8000 Btu's Self-tapping scr ewA#7 XI" capacity > 24000 Btu's Remote controller @1/4" Liquid side Connecting pipe @3/8" (capacity <..12000 Btu's) assembly Gas side @1/2" (capacity <-. 1 8000 Btu's) @5/8"...
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More than 6" Indoor unit More than 6" More than 6" Air filter More than 1.65' More than 1' More than 1.65' More than 6.6' Outdoor unit Attention ]. This illustration is for explanation purposes only. 2. Copper tubes must be insulated independently...
Indoor unit installation Installation plates and dimensions 6" or more from the ceiling Installation plate Indoor unit outline,, ....<--]2000 Bfu's (A:33.3]" B:10.83") 6" or more from ceiling Installation plate Indoor unit outline ............ .7/.......... 6" or more 6" or mor from the wall from the wall I Refrigerant...
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6" or more from the ceiling Installation plate Indoor unit outline -""Tp" ........_ ......{ " or more _ from the wall _i" ormore |, l'.ll':0 o_.=."=--" "';=:.._ 0 .11.'/ • • / ° _ (:3oo • wall|! I_ ;------',, , ,"--'4 ;='/ ! _'_ from the...
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Connective pipe and drainage installation Connective pipe Pipe cover Pipe Pipe cover (right) holder (left) 1. For the left-hand and right-hand piping, remove the pipe cover from the side panel. The pipe cover must be kept as it may be used when relocating the air conditioner piping to any other place.
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3. Piping can easily be made by lifting the indoor unit with a cushioning material between the indoor unit and the wall. Get it out after finish piping. 4. Push the lower part of the indoor unit up on the wall, Then move the indoor unit from side to side, up and down to check if it is hooked securely.
Outdoor unit installation 1. Install the outdoor part of the unit on a rigid surface to avoid excess noise and vibration. 2. Direct the air vent toward an area without obstacles. 3. Install the unit at the site where it is exposed to as little wind as possible, especially in areas where it is frequently windy.
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Settlement of outdoor unit Anchor the outdoor unit tightly and Air inl_ rzT_ horizontally on a concrete or rigid mount with a bolt and nut 0.39" or l_/_ 0.32" diameter (Purchased separately). _Air outlet Outdoor unit dimension ff(WxHxD) A(ff) B(fl) 2.78'xl .77'xl .05' 1.77' 0.94'...
Refrigerant piping connection Unit comes with ] 6.4' tubing bundle. It is not recommended to cut. If too long, loop for excess. Note: Keep original bend so not kinking of the tube occurs. Flaring work Main cause for refrigerant leakage is due to defect in the flaring work.
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4. Flaring work. Firmly hold copper pipe in a die in the dimension shown in Copper the table below. pipe Handle A (inch) OUTER DIAMETER (inch) Max. Min. Yoke 0.051 0.028 0.063 0.039 ow mark 0.071 0.039 Clamp 0.087 handle Connection Adiustment 1.
Electrical work Electric safety regulations for the initial Installation 1. If there is serious safety problem 5. According to the attached about the power supply, the Electrical Connection Diagram technicians should refuse to install located on the panel of the outdoor unit to connect the wire.
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Connect the cable to the indoor unit Electrical box 1. The inside and outside connecting cover cane can be connected without removing the front grille. 2. Connecting cane between indoor unit and outdoor unit shall be approved poJychJoroprene sheathed flexible cord, type designation 16AWG or heavier cord, 3.
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Connect the cable to the outdoor unit Remove the electrical control board cover from the outdoor unit by loosening the screw. 2. Connect the connective cables to the terminals as identified with their respective matched numbers on the terminal block of indoor and outdoor units.
Caution After the confirmation of the above conditions, prepare the wiring as follows: 1. Never fail to have an individual power circuit specifically for the air conditioner. As for the method of wiring, be guided by the circuit diagram posted on the inside of control cover. 2.
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Air purging with vacuum pump 1. Check that each tube(both liquid and gas side tubes) between the indoor and outdoor units have been properly connected and all wiring for the test run has been completed. Remove the service valve caps from both the gas and the liquid side on the outdoor unit.
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When using the vacuum pump For method of using a manifold valve, refer to its operation manual. indoor unit 1. Completely tighten the flare nuts at connection point A, B, C and D. Connect valve core removal tool to the charging port, then connect Outdoor unit vacuum hose to valve core tool.
Electrica I safety Perform the electric safety check after completing installation: ]. Insulated resistance: The insulated resistance must be more than 2M _. 2. Grounding work: After finishing grounding work, measure the grounding resistance by visual detection and grounding resistance tester. Make sure the grounding resistance is less than 4_] .
"rest running Perform test operation after completing gas leak check at the flare nut connections and electrical safety check. ]. Connect the power, press the ON/OFF button on the remote controller to turn the unit on. 2. Use the MODE button to select COOL, HEAT(Only for models with heating function), AUTO and FAN to check if all the functions work welt.
Preparing the device for operation 1. Contact a specialist to install the device. 2. Guarantee that the unit is appropriately fastened and complies with all of the aforementioned safety norms. 3. Before operating the air conditioner, ensure that the air filter is installed correctly.
Product description Front panel Air filter (beneath front panel) Horizontal airflow grille Vertical airflow grille Temperature sensor (insidethe indoor unit) Panel Infrared signal receiver Air inlet Refrigerant gas connector Remote control Indoor unit Connecting cable Detection valve Drain hose and refrigerant connecting pipe Air outlet Air inlet...
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Display panel (indoor unit) HEAT indicator: This indicator illuminates when the air conditioner is in Heat operation COOL indicator: This indicator illuminates when the air conditioner is in coot operation DIGITAL SCREEN : Show the present adjustments to temperature when air conditioner is operating.
Remote control Remote control operation 1. Operation mode: Cool, Heat (Only for models with heating function), DRY, FAN, and AUTO (Automatic). 2. 24 hrsTimer. 3. Internal temperature range selection: 61OF_ 86OF 4. LCD REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS .... Rated voltag ..........................3V ....
When should the batteries 3. When selecting the function of timer, the remote control sends replaced (automatically) a signal to the indoor 1. There is not a "beep" anymore unit at the specific period. If the from the indoor unit when using remote control is left in a position the control remote or the signal that the signal is blocked, a 15...
Remote control description ON/OFF: Press this button to start the unit operation. Push the button again to stop the unit operation. l i l/g _/ll(] tl(?[/[ i llg I_/O(]( MODE: Each time you press the button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN ,and HEAT*, as the following figure indicates:...
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_BLOW: When in cool or dry mode, press "BLOW" button to active or deactive blow function ,the icon_owill display and the indoor 1.ABOUT LOCK fan will continuety run for 10 Press "+" and "-" buttons simultaneously minutes in order to dry the indoor to lock or unlock the keypad.
How the air conditioner works Automatic operation When the Air Conditioner is ready for use, switch on the power and the OPERATION indicator lamp on the display panel of the indoor unit starts illuminating. 1. Use the MODE button to select AUTO. 2.
DRY operation Attention The dry mode will automatically Due to the difference between the set select the drying operation based on temperature of the unit and the actual the difference between the set indoor temperature, the Air Conditioner temperature and the actual room in DRY mode will automatically switch temperature.
SLEEP mode(Only for > 12000 Btu's) Press the sleep button to activate the sleep mode. To deactivate, press the button again. In cooling mode: • The fan speed will be automatically controlled 1 hour 1 hour 7 hours • The air conditioner will automatically SLEEP FUNCTION (Cooling mode) increase 2°['_per hour in a 2 hour period.
To set the stopping time ]. Press the "TIMER OFF" button to activate the auto start timer function. 2. The method of setting is the same as above of "TIMERON". Exemples: ...OFF.I ...OF.F..J-- L..oF.E... > (Timer (Timer Off) (Timer Off) (Timer...
How to use the indoor unit Adjusting air flow direction Adjust the air flow direction properly otherwise, it might cause discomfort or cause uneven room temperatures. Adjust the horizontal louver using the remote controller. Adjust the vertical louver manually. To set the horizontal air flow direction (left/right)
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Press_| to lock louver in desired position. The_| button will be disabled when the air conditioner is not in operation (including when the TIMER ON is set). Do not operate the air conditioner for long periods with the air flow direction set downward in cooling or dry mode.
Manual operation (without remote control) Manual operation can be used temporarily in case you can not find the remote controller or its batteries are exhausted. 1. Open and lift the front panel up to an angle until it remains fixed with a clicking sound.
Maintenance Cleaning the indoor unit and remote controller 1. It is necessary to stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power supply before cleaning. 2. Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote controller. 3. A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the indoor unit if it is very dirty.
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for a couple of hours. Bracket Insert the fresh air filter in its Fresh air filter Fresh original place. Insert the upper part of the air filter (fresh air filter + support frame) back into the unit keeping in mind _,X_ fIlter Fig 1...
Operation tips The following events may occur during normal operation. Protection of the air conditioner. Compressor protection The compressor can't restart for 3 minutes after it stops. Anti-cold air (Only for models with heating function) The unit is designed not to blow cold air in HEAT mode, when the indoor heat exchanger is in one of the following three situations and the set temperature has not been reached.
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long time or during first use of the unit. A peculiar smell comes out from the indoor unit. This is because the indoor unit gives off smells permeated from building material, furniture or smoke. The air conditioner turns to FAN only mode from COOL or HEAT (Only for models with heating function) mode.
Solutions for problems If your air conditioner malfunctions, check the following information to find solutions or probable causes of the failure. Do not try to repair the unit by yourself, if these solutions do not solve the failures, call your Focal service repair team.
Major Appliance Warranty Your appliance is covered by a full one-year warranty and a limited 2-5 year warranty (sealed system). For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be efective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
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Major Appliance Warranty DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION REMEDIES CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR.
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