Air conditioner indoor unit cs-xe7jkew; cs-xe9jkew; cs-xe12jkew; cs-xe15jkew single split outdoor unit cu-e7jke; cu-e7jke-3; cu-e9jke; cu-e9jke-3; cu-e12jke; cu-e12jke-3; cu-e15jke; cu-e15jke-1 multi split outdoor unit cu-2e15gbe; cu-2e18cbpg; cu-3e18ebe; (11 pages)
1 Safety Precautions • Read the following “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” carefully before perform any servicing. • Electrical work must be installed or serviced by a licensed electrician. Be sure to use the correct rating of the power plug and main circuit for the model installed. •...
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19. During installation, before run the compressor, confirm the refrigerant pipes are fixed. Operation of compressor without fixing the piping, setting the valves at open condition, a burst may occur and cause injury. 20. During pump down operation, stop the compressor before remove the refrigerant piping. When remove piping while valves at open condition, burst may occur and cause injury.
2 Specifications MODEL INDOOR CS-RE18JKE CS-RE24JKE OUTDOOR CU-RE18JKE CU-RE24JKE Performance Test Condition EUROVENT EUROVENT Phase, Hz Single, 50 Single, 50 Power Supply Min. Mid. Max. Min. Mid. Max. 0.90 5.00 6.00 0.90 6.80 8.10 Capacity BTU/h 3070 17100 20500 3070...
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MODEL INDOOR CS-RE18JKE CS-RE24JKE OUTDOOR CU-RE18JKE CU-RE24JKE Type Cross-Flow Fan Cross-Flow Fan Material ASG30K1 ASG30K1 Motor Type DC Motor DC Motor Input Power 94.8 85.1 Output Power Cool Heat 1040 1040 Cool 1040 1050 Heat 1120 1140 Cool 1160 1230...
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MODEL INDOOR CS-RE18JKE CS-RE24JKE OUTDOOR CU-RE18JKE CU-RE24JKE Fin Material Aluminium (Pre Coat) Aluminium (Pre Coat) Fin Type Slit Fin Slit Fin Indoor Heat Row u Stage u FPI 2 u 15 u 19 2 u 15 u 21 Exchanger Size (W u H u L) 810 u 315 u 25.4...
3 Features • Inverter Technology - Wider output range - Energy saving - Quick Cooling - More precise temperature control • Environment Protection - Non-ozone depletion substances refrigerant (R410A) • Long Installation Piping - CS/CU-RE18JKE, long piping up to 20 meter - CS/CU-RE24JKE, long piping up to 30 meter •...
11 Installation Instruction 11.1. Select the Best Location 11.1.3. Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram 11.1.1. Indoor Unit • Do not install the unit in excessive oil fume area such as kitchen, workshop and etc. • There should not be any heat source or steam near the unit. •...
11.2. 11.2.2. To Drill a Hole in the Wall and Install Indoor Unit a Sleeve of Piping 11.2.1. How to Fix Installation Plate 1. Insert the piping sleeve to the hole. The mounting wall shall be strong and solid enough to prevent 2.
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1. For the right rear piping 2. For the right and right bottom piping 3. For the embedded piping...
(This can be used for left rear piping and left bottom piping also.) 11.2.4. Connect the Cable to the Indoor Unit 1. The inside and outside connecting cable can be connected without removing the front grille. 2. Connecting cable between indoor unit and outdoor unit shall be approved polychloroprene sheathed 4 u 1.5 mm flexible cord, type designation 245 IEC 57 or heavier cord.
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CUTTING AND FLARING THE PIPING 1. Please cut using pipe cutter and then remove the burrs. 2. Remove the burrs by using reamer. If burrs is not removed, gas leakage may be caused. Turn the piping end down to avoid the metal powder entering the pipe. 3.
11.3. Outdoor Unit 11.3.1. Install the Outdoor Unit • After selecting the best location, start installation according to Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram. 1. Fix the unit on concrete or rigid frame firmly and horizontally by bolt nut (ø10 mm). 2. When installing at roof, please consider strong wind and earthquake. Please fasten the installation stand firmly with bolt or nails.
11.3.3. Evacuation of the Equipment WHEN INSTALLING AN AIR CONDITIONER, BE SURE TO EVACUATE THE AIR INSIDE THE INDOOR UNIT AND PIPES in the following procedure. 1. Connect a charging hose with a push pin to the Low side of a charging set and the service port of the 3-way valve. •...
5. Secure the power supply cord and connecting cable onto the control board with the holder. 6. Attach the control board cover back to the original position with screw. 7. For wire stripping and connection requirement, refer to instruction of indoor unit. This equipment must be properly earthed.
12 Operation and Control 12.1. Basic Function Inverter control, which equipped with a microcomputer in determining the most suitable operating mode as time passes, automatically adjusts output power for maximum comfort always. In order to achieve the suitable operating mode, the microcomputer maintains the set temperature by measuring the temperature of the environment and performing temperature shifting.
12.1.5. Automatic Operation • This mode can be set using remote control and the operation is decided by remote control setting temperature, remote control operation mode, indoor intake air temperature and outdoor air temperature. • During operation mode judgment, indoor fan motor (with speed of Lo-) and outdoor fan motor are running for 30 seconds to detect the indoor intake and outdoor air temperature.
[Heating] • According to indoor pipe temperature, automatic heating fan speed is determined as follows. B. Feedback control • Immediately after the fan motor started, feedback control is performed once every second. • During fan motor on, if fan motor feedback 2550 rpm or <...
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1. Automatic vertical airflow direction can be set using remote control; the vane swings up and down within the angles as stated above. For heating mode operation, the angle of the vane depends on the indoor heat exchanger temperature as Figure 1 below.
12.3. ON Timer Control ON timer can be set using remote control, the unit with timer set will start operate earlier than the setting time. This is to provide a comfortable environment when reaching the set ON time. 60 minutes before the set time, indoor (at fan speed of Lo-) and outdoor fan motor start operate for 30 seconds to determine the indoor intake air temperature and outdoor air temperature in order to judge the operation starting time.
13 Protection Control 13.1. Protection Control For All Operations 13.1.1. Time Delay Safety Control 1. The compressor will not start for three minutes after stop of operation. 2. This control is not applicable if the power supply is cut off and on again or after 4-way valve deices condition. 13.1.2.
13.1.5. Compressor Overheating Prevention Control Instructed frequency for compressor operation will be regulated by compressor discharge temperature. The changes of frequency are as below figure. If compressor discharge temperature exceeds 112qC, compressor will be stop, occurs 4 times per 20 minutes, timer LED will be blinking (“F97”...
13.1.9. Low Frequency Protection Control 2 • When all the below conditions comply, the compressor frequency will change to lower frequency. Temperature, T, for: Cooling/Soft Dry Heating Indoor intake air (qC) — T < 15 or T Outdoor air (qC) T <...
13.2.5. Freeze Prevention Control 1 1. When indoor heat exchanger temperature is lower than 0qC continuously for six minutes, compressor will stop operating. 2. Compressor will resume its operation three minutes after the indoor heat exchanger is higher than 13qC. 3.
13.3. Protection Control For Heating Operation 13.3.1. Intake Air Temperature Control Compressor will operate at maximum frequency if below conditions occur: 1. When the indoor intake air temperature is 30qC or above. 13.3.2. Outdoor Air Temperature Control The maximum current value is regulated when the outdoor air temperature rises above 14qC in order to avoid compressor overloading.
14 Servicing Mode 14.1. Auto OFF/ON Button 1. AUTO OPERATION MODE The Auto operation will be activated immediately once the Auto OFF/ON button is pressed. This operation can be used to operate air conditioner with limited function if remote control is misplaced or malfunction. 2.
4. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVING SOUND OFF/ON MODE The Remote Control Receiving Sound OFF/ON Mode will be activated if the Auto OFF/ON button is pressed continuously for more than 16 seconds (4 “beep” sounds will occur at 16th seconds to identify the Remote Control Receiving Sound Off/On Mode is in standby condition) and press “AC Reset”...
15 Troubleshooting Guide 15.1. Refrigeration Cycle System In order to diagnose malfunctions, make sure that there are no electrical problems before inspecting the refrigeration cycle. Such problems include insufficient insulation, problem with the power source, malfunction of a compressor and a fan. The normal outlet air temperature and pressure of the refrigeration cycle depends on various conditions, the standard values for them are shown in the table on the right.
15.2. Relationship Between The Condition Of The Air Conditioner And Pressure And Electric Current Cooling Mode Heating Mode Condition of the air conditoner Low Pressure High Pressure Electric current Low Pressure High Pressure Electric current during operation during operation Insufficient refrigerant (gas leakage) Clogged capillary tube or Strainer...
15.3. Breakdown Self Diagnosis Function 15.3.1. Self Diagnosis Function (Three Digits Alphanumeric Code) • Once abnormality has occurred during operation, the unit 7. The breakdown diagnosis mode will be canceled will stop its operation, and Timer LEDs blink. unless pressing the CHECK button continuously for 5 •...
15.5. Self-diagnosis Method 15.5.1. H11 (Indoor/Outdoor Abnormal Communication) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the data received from outdoor unit in indoor unit signal transmission is checked whether it is normal. Malfunction Caused • Faulty indoor unit PCB. •...
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15.5.2. H12 (Indoor/Outdoor Capacity Rank Mismatched) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup, error code appears when different types of indoor and outdoor units are interconnected. Malfunction Caused • Wrong models interconnected. • Wrong indoor unit or outdoor unit PCBs mounted. •...
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15.5.3. H14 (Indoor Intake Air Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the indoor intake air temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. •...
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15.5.4. H15 (Compressor Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor compressor temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. • Faulty sensor. •...
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15.5.5. H16 (Outdoor Current Transformer Open Circuit) Malfunction Decision Conditions • A current transformer (CT) is detected by checking the compressor running frequency ( rated frequency) and CT detected input current (less than 0.65A) for continuously 20 seconds. Malfunction Caused •...
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15.5.6. H19 (Indoor Fan Motor – DC Motor Mechanism Locked) Malfunction Decision Conditions • The rotation speed detected by the Hall IC during fan motor operation is used to determine abnormal fan motor (feedback of rotation > 2550rpm or < 50rpm). Malfunction Caused •...
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15.5.7. H23 (Indoor Pipe Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the indoor heat exchanger temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. •...
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15.5.8. H27 (Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor air temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. •...
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15.5.9. H28 (Outdoor Pipe Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor pipe temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. •...
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15.5.10. H30 (Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, the temperatures detected by the outdoor discharge pipe temperature sensor are used to determine sensor errors. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. •...
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15.5.11. H33 (Unspecified Voltage between Indoor and Outdoor) Malfunction Decision Conditions • The supply power is detected for its requirement by the indoor/outdoor transmission. Malfunction Caused • Wrong models interconnected. • Wrong indoor unit and outdoor unit PCBs used. • Indoor unit or outdoor unit PCB defective. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.12. H58 (Patrol Sensor Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • If Patrol sensor feedback is 0V or 5V continuous for 6 hours. • Error will display only when the Patrol operation is ON. Malfunction Caused • Faulty connector connection. • Faulty Patrol sensor. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.13. H97 (Outdoor Fan Motor – DC Motor Mechanism Locked) Malfunction Decision Conditions • The rotation speed detected by the Hall IC during fan motor operation is used to determine abnormal fan motor. Malfunction Caused • Operation stops due to short circuit inside the fan motor winding. •...
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15.5.14. H98 (Indoor High Pressure Protection) Error Code will not display (no Timer LED blinking) but store in EEPROM Malfunction Decision Conditions • During heating operation, the temperature detected by the indoor pipe temperature sensor is above 60qC. Malfunction Caused •...
15.5.15. H99 (Indoor Freeze Prevention Protection: Cooling or Soft Dry) Error code will not display (no TIMER LED blinking) but store in EEPROM Malfunction Decision Conditions • Freeze prevention control takes place (when indoor pipe temperature is lower than 2qC). Malfunction Caused •...
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15.5.16. F11 (4-way valve Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • When heating operation, when indoor pipe temperature is below 10qC. • When cooling operation, when indoor pipe temperature is above 45qC. Malfunction Caused • Connector in poor contact. • Faulty sensor. •...
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15.5.17. F90 (Power Factor Correction Protection) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During startup and operation of cooling and heating, when Power Factor Correction (PFC) protection circuitry at the outdoor unit main PCB senses abnormal high DC voltage level. Malfunction Caused • DC voltage peak due to power supply surge. •...
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15.5.18. F91 (Refrigeration Cycle Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions • During cooling, compressor frequency = Fcmax. • During heating, compressor frequency > Fhrated. • During cooling and heating operation, running current: 0.65A < I < 1.65A. • During cooling, indoor intake - indoor pipe < 4qC. •...
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15.5.19. F93 (Compressor Rotation Failure) Malfunction Decision Conditions A compressor rotation failure is detected by checking the compressor running condition through the position detection circuit. Malfunction Caused • Compressor terminal disconnect. • Outdoor PCB malfunction. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.20. F95 (Cooling High Pressure Abnormality) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling, when outdoor unit heat exchanger high temperature data (61qC) is detected by the outdoor pipe temperature sensor. Malfunction Caused • Outdoor pipe temperature rise due to short circuit of hot discharge air flow. •...
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15.5.21. F96 (IPM Overheating) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operating of cooling and heating, when IPM temperature data (100qC) is detected by the IPM temperature sensor. Multi Models Only • Compressor Overheating: During operation of cooling and heating, when the compressor OL is activated. •...
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15.5.22. F97 (Compressor Overheating) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling and heating, when compressor tank temperature data (112°C) is detected by the compressor tank temperature sensor. Malfunction Caused • Refrigerant shortage (refrigerant leakage). • 2/3 way valve closed. • Detection error due to faulty compressor tank temperature sensor. Troubleshooting...
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15.5.23. F98 (Input Over Current Detection) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling and heating, when an input over-current (16.8A) is detected by checking the input current value being detected by current transformer (CT) with the compressor running. Malfunction Caused •...
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15.5.24. F99 (Output Over Current Detection) Malfunction Decision Conditions During operation of cooling and heating, when an output over-current (18.5A) is detected by checking the current that flows in the inverter DC peak sensing circuitry. Malfunction Caused • DC peak due to compressor failure. •...
16 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions WARNING High Voltage are generated in the electrical parts area by the capacitor. Ensure that the capacitor has discharged sufficiently before proceeding with repair work. Failure to heed this caution may result in electric shocks. 16.1.
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16.1.3. To remove power electronic controller...
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16.1.4. To remove discharge grille 16.1.5. To remove control board...
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16.1.6. To remove cross flow fan and indoor fan motor...
16.2. Outdoor Electronic Controller Removal Procedure (RE18JK) 1. Remove the 4 screws of the Top Panel. 4. Remove the Control Board. Fig. 4 5. Remove the 8 screws of the Electronic Controller. Fig. 1 2. Remove the 10 screws of the Front Panel. Fig.
17 Technical Data 17.1. Operation Characteristics 17.1.1. CS-RE18JKE CU-RE18JKE Cooling Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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Cooling Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19qC, 35/-qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-qC, 7/6qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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17.1.2. CS-RE24JKE CU-RE24JKE Cooling Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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Cooling Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 27/19qC, 35/-qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, COOL 16qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Outdoor Air Temperature Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
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Heating Characteristic at Different Piping Length Condition Indoor room temperature: 20/-qC, 7/6qC Remote control setting: HI FAN, HEAT 30qC Compressor frequency: F Voltage: 230 V...
18.2. CU-RE18JKE Note: The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement. The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service parts.
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REF NO. PART NAME & DESCRIPTION QTY. CU-RE18JKE REMARKS CHASSY ASS’Y CWD50K2085 ANTI-VIBRATION BUSHING CWH50077 COMPRESSOR 5CS130XAD04 NUT-COMPRESSOR MOUNT CWH56000J SOUND PROOF MATERIAL CWG302302 FAN MOTOR BRACKET CWD541054 FAN MOTOR CWA981166J SCREW - FAN MOTOR BRACKET CWH551217 SCREW - FAN MOTOR MOUNT CWH551106J PROPELLER FAN ASSY CWH03K1016...
18.3. CU-RE24JKE Note: The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement. The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service parts.
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REF NO. PART NAME & DESCRIPTION QTY. CU-RE24JKE REMARKS CHASSY ASS’Y CWD52K1190 ANTI - VIBRATION BUSHING CWH50055 PACKING CWB81043 COMPRESSOR 5KD240XAF21 NUT - COMPRESSOR MOUNT CWH561049 FAN MOTOR BRACKET CWD541126 FAN MOTOR CWA951636 SCREW - FAN MOTOR BRACKET CWH551217 SCREW - FAN MOTOR MOUNT CWH551040J PROPELLER FAN ASS’Y CWH001019...