Hitachi RAS-72CHA3 Instruction Manual
Hitachi RAS-72CHA3 Instruction Manual

Hitachi RAS-72CHA3 Instruction Manual

Split type indoor unit/outdoor unit

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SPLIT TYPE
INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT
MODEL
RAS-72CHA3/RAC-72CHA3
INDOOR UNIT
OUTDOOR UNIT
RAS-72CHA3
RAC-72CHA3
Instruction manual
Page 1~22
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use, please read this instruction
manual completely.
– 1 –
RAS/RAC-72CHA3 EN1
1
17/2/05, 4:12 PM

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  • Page 1 SPLIT TYPE INDOOR UNIT/OUTDOOR UNIT MODEL RAS-72CHA3/RAC-72CHA3 INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT RAS-72CHA3 RAC-72CHA3 Instruction manual Page 1~22 To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble free use, please read this instruction manual completely. – 1 – RAS/RAC-72CHA3 EN1...
  • Page 2: Safety Precaution

    SAFETY PRECAUTION Please read the “Safety Precaution” carefully before operating the unit to ensure correct usage of the unit. Pay special attention to signs of “ Warning” and “ Caution”. The “Warning” section contains matters which, if not observed strictly, may cause death or serious injury. The “Caution” section contains matters which may result in serious consequences if not observed properly.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION The product shall be operated under the manufacturer specification and not for any other intended use. Do not attempt to operate the unit with wet hands, this could cause fatal accident. When operating the unit with burning equipments, regularly ventilate the room to avoid oxygen insufficiency.
  • Page 4: Names And Functions Of Each Part

    Condensed water drain to outside. Connecting cord and insulation pipe for piping Air inlet (Back and Left side) Air outlet MODEL NAME AND DIMENSIONS MODEL WIDTH (mm) HEIGHT (mm) DEPTH (mm) RAS-72CHA3 1150 RAC-72CHA3 – 4 – RAS/RAC-72CHA3 EN1 17/2/05, 4:12 PM...
  • Page 5 OPERATION INDICATOR TEMPORARY SWITCH Temporary Switch Press Non-conductor Stick Use this switch to start and stop when the remote controller does not work. [Use non-conductor stick (example toothpick)] By pressing the temporary switch, the operation is done in previously set operation mode. When the operation is done using the temporary switch after the power source is turned off and turn on again, the operation is done in automatic mode.
  • Page 6 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART REMOTE CONTROLLER This controls the operation of the indoor unit. The range of control is about 7 meters. If indoor lighting is controlled electronically, the range of control may be shorter. This unit can be fixed on a wall using the fixture provided. Before fixing it, make sure the indoor unit can be controlled from the remote controller.
  • Page 7: Automatic Operation

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION The device will automatically determine the mode of operation, HEAT, COOL or DEHUMIDIFY depending on the initial room temperature. The selected mode of operation will not change when the room temperature varies. Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates the (AUTO) mode of operation.
  • Page 8: Heating Operation

    HEATING OPERATION Use the device for heating when the outdoor temperature is under 21°C. When it is too warm (over 21°C), the heating function may not work in order to protect the device. Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (HEAT).
  • Page 9: Dehumidifying Operation

    DEHUMIDIFYING OPERATION Use the device for dehumidifying when the room temperature is over 16°C. When it is under 15°C, the dehumidifying function will not work. Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (DEHUMIDIFY). The FAN SPEED is set at LOW automatically. The FAN SPEED button does not work.
  • Page 10: Cooling Operation

    COOLING OPERATION Use the device for cooling when the outdoor temperature is 22-42°C. If humidity is very high (over 80°C) indoors, some dew may form on the air outlet grille of the indoor unit. Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (COOL).
  • Page 11: Fan Operation

    FAN OPERATION You can use the device simply as an air circulator. Use this function to dry the interior of the indoor unit at the end of summer. Press the FUNCTION selector so that the display indicates (FAN). Press the (FAN SPEED) button.* START Press the...
  • Page 12: How To Set The Timer

    HOW TO SET THE TIMER Time, Day, Month Set the current month and TIME, DAY, day with the TIMER control After you change the MONTH button. batteries; (current time, day, month) OFF TIMER RESET ON TIMER OFF-Timer Press the (OFF-TIMER) button.
  • Page 13 Set the current time with the Press the (TIME) button again. Press the TIMER control button. The time indication starts lighting (TIME) button. instead of flashing. The time indication will disappear automatically in 10 second. To check the current time setting, press the (TIME) button twice.
  • Page 14: How To Set The Sleep Timer

    HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER Set the current time at first if it is not set before (see the pages for setting the current time). Press the (SLEEP) button, and the display changes as shown below. Mode Indication 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 7 hours...
  • Page 15: Explanation Of The Sleep Timer

    Explanation of the sleep timer The device will control the FAN SPEED and room temperature automatically so as to be quiet and good for people’s health. You can set the sleep timer to turn off after 1, 2, 3 or 7 hours. The FAN SPEED and room temperature will be controlled as shown below.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Air Deflector

    ADJUSTING THE AIR DEFLECTOR Adjustment of the conditioned air in the upward and downward directions. The horizontal air deflector is automatically set to the proper angle suitable for each operation. The deflector can be swung up and down continuously and also set to the desired angle using the “...
  • Page 17: How To Exchange The Batteries In The Remote Controller

    HOW TO EXCHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER Remove the cover as shown in the figure and take out the old batteries. Push and pull to the direction of arrow Install the new batteries. The direction of the batteries should match the marks in the case.
  • Page 18: Suitable Room Temperature

    THE IDEAL WAYS OF OPERATION Suitable Room Temperature Install curtain or blinds Warning It is possible to Freezing temperature reduce heat is bad for health and a entering the waste of electric power. room through windows. Ventilation Effective Usage Of Timer At night, please use the “sleep timer operation Caution mode”, together with your wake up time in the...
  • Page 19 FOR USER’S INFORMATION The Air Conditioner And The Heat Source In The Room Caution If the amount of heat in the room is above the cooling capability of the air conditioner (for example: more people entering the room, using heating equipments and etc.), the preset room temperature cannot be achieved.
  • Page 20: Attaching The Air Cleansing And Deodorizing Filters

    ATTACHING THE AIR CLEANSING AND DEODORIZING FILTERS CAUTION Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply. Open the front panel. Pull up the front panel by holding it at both sides with both hands.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply. 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.
  • Page 22 Attaching the minus ion stick to the Upper hook filter frame. Put the minus ion stick to the lower hooks and install it so as to push up the Minus ion stick upper hooks at the left side of front cover.
  • Page 23: Regular Inspection

    CAUTION Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out only by qualified service personal. Before cleaning, stop operation and switch off the power supply. MAINTENANCE AT BEGINNING OF LONG OFF PERIOD Run the unit by setting the operation mode to (COOL), the temperature to 32°C and the fan speed to HI for about half a day on a fine day, and dry the whole of the unit.
  • Page 24 AFTER SALE SERVICE AND WARRANTY WHEN ASKING FOR SERVICE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS. CONDITION CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS Is the fuse all right? Is the voltage extremely high or low? When it does not operate Is the circuit breaker “ON”? Was the air filter cleaned? Does sunlight fall directly on the outdoor unit? When it does not cool well...
  • Page 25 CAUTION: (Model RAS-72CHA3/RAC-72CHA3) This unit is intend for operating at a power supply network with a system impedance of maximum 0.18+j0.11 Ohm at the house main power supply connection point. The user has to make sure, that the unit will be operated only at a power supply network under this condition.
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