Maintenance - Hitachi RAS-18CP6 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

! CAUTION
Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning,
stop operation and switch off the power supply.
1. AIR FILTER
Clean the air filter, as it removes dust inside the room. In case the air filter is full of dust, the air flow
will decrease and the cooling capacity will be reduced. Further, noise may occur. Be sure to clean the
filter following the procedure below.
PROCEDURE
1
Open the front panel and remove the filter
G Gently lift and remove the air cleansing filter
from the air filter frame.
2
Vacuum dust from the air filter and air cleansing
filter using vacuum cleaner. If there is too
much dust, air filter only rinse under running
tap water and gently brush it with soft bristle
brush. Allow filters to dry in shade.
3
G Re-insert the air cleansing filter to the filter
frame. Set the filter with "FRONT" mark facing
front, and slot them into the original state.
G After attaching the filters, push the front panel
at three arrow portions as shown in figure
and close it.
NOTE:
G Air cleansing filter should be cleaned every month or sooner if noticeable loading occurs. When
used overtime, it may loose its deodorizing function. For maximum performance, it is recommended
to replace it every 3-6 months depending on application requirements.
!
CAUTION
G Do not wash with hot water at more than 40°C. The filter may shrink.
G
When washing it, shake off moisture completely and dry it in the shade; do not expose it directly to
the sun. The filter may shrink.
G
Do not use detergent on the air cleansing filter as some detergent may deteriorate the filter
electrostatic performance.
– 20 –