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Energy Related Products SUPER DC INVERTER SERIES Service Manual 2013 LFIS-B-1309 Contents...
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Contents Part 1 General Information ....................1 Part 2 Indoor Units ......................... 6 Part 3 Outdoor Units ......................65 Part 4 Installation ........................77 Part 5 Electrical Control System ..................109 ※The specifications, designs, and information in this book are subject to change without notice for product improvement.
General Information Part 1 General Information 1. Model Lists ....................2 2. External Appearance ................3 2.1 Indoor Units ......................3 2.2 Outdoor Units ......................3 3. Nomenclature ................... 4 4. Features ....................5 General Information...
External Appearance 2. External Appearance 2.1 Indoor Units Super slim cassette Duct Ceiling-Floor Compact Four-way cassette Console 2.2 Outdoor Units Single fan outdoor unit Double fan outdoor unit General Information...
Nomenclature 3. Nomenclature 3.1 Indoor Unit M U B T- 36 H R D N1- Q RC4 Energy Efficiency Code Power Supply Q 220~240V,1N, 50Hz R 380~420V, 3N, 50Hz N 220~230V, 1N, 60Hz D 220V~, 3N, 60Hz C 380~420V,3N,60Hz Refrigerant N1 R410A -- R22 D DC Inverter -- On-Off...
Features Features 4.1. To meet Europe A level, actual EER/COP of new product with BLDC motors of indoor & outdoor unit and DC compressor will be higher than 3.4. 4.2. Low ambient kit is standard for outdoor units 4.3. Network control function is standard for the indoor units. 4.4.
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Indoor Units Part 2 Indoor Units Super Slim Cassette Type ........... 7 Duct Type ................20 Ceiling & Floor Type ............35 New Four-way Cassette Type (Compact) ......44 Console Type ..............53 Indoor Units...
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Super Slim Cassette Type Super Slim Cassette Type 1. Features ................8 2. Dimensions ............... 12 3. Service Space ..............13 4. Wiring Diagrams ............... 14 5. Electric Characteristics ........... 15 6. Sound Levels ..............16 7. Accessories ..............17 8.
Features 1. Features Overview Compact design, super slim body size, less space requiring in installation Each louver can be separately controlled, more comfort air blowing is possible. Auto-lifting panel design, more convenient to clean and maintain the filter. (optional) Old Cassette New Slim Cassette Reduction...
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Features New air-intake Optional ionizer generator Ionizer generator is optional to get refreshing air to your room. Ionizer can be switched on or off by remote controller. When pressing the Clean Air button on the remote controller, Ionizer will work and the indicator light on display board will shine.
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Features External air duct design Reserve external air duct, more flexible for the air supply. Built-in draining pump Due to the improvement of structure, more convenient to repair or replace the draining pump. Draining Pump Built-in draining pump to make sure condensed water drain out reliably. Indoor Units...
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Features Terminals for alarm lamp and long-distance on-off controller connection are standard Reserve terminals for the connection of alarm lamp and long-distance on-off controller, more human control. Alarm lamp Long-distance on-off controller Optional touch screen wired controller Touch screen wired controller is optional, with error code indication function. Better man-machine conversation interface.
Accessories Accessories Name Shape Quantity Installation Fittings Installation paper board Tubing & Fittings Soundproof / insulation sheath Out-let pipe sheath Out-let pipe clasp Drainpipe Fittings Drain joint Seal ring Remote controller & Its Frame Remote controller & Its Frame(The product you Remote controller holder have might not be provided the following...
The Specification of Power 8. The Specification of Power Model 18000-24000Btu/h 30000 Btu/h 36000 Btu/h 36000 Btu/h Phase 1-phase 1-phase 1-phase 1-phase Frequency 220-240V, 50Hz 220-240V, 50Hz 220-240V, 50Hz 220-240V, 50Hz Voltage INDOOR UNIT POWER WIRING POWER 3×1.0 3×1.0 3×1.0 3×1.0 CIRCUIT BREAKER 15/10...
Features Features 1.1 Installation accessories: (Optional) Front Board, Canvas Air Passage, Filter, Panel, for easy installation Front Board Canvas Air Passage Filter Panel 1.2 Easy Installation: Two air inlet styles (Bottom side or Rear side) Air inlet from rear is standard for all capacity; air inlet from bottom is optional. ...
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Features Replace the motor or centrifugal fan Remove the ventilated panel firstly. Remove a half of blower housing and take out the motor with centrifugal fan. Directly remove two bolts, and then replace the motor or centrifugal fan easily. Motor Blower Housing Ventilated Panel...
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Features 1.7 Built-in display board The standard indoor unit can be controlled by wired controller. There is a display board with a receiver in the E-box. Move out the display, and fix it in other place, even in the distance of 10m. The unit will realized remoter control. ...
Service Space Service Space Ensure enough space required for installation and maintenance. All the indoor units reserve the hole to joint the fresh air pipe. The hole size as following: Indoor Units...
Static Pressure Static Pressure 12,000Btu/h 18,000Btu/h Super high speed High speed Super high speed Mid speed High speed Mid speed Low speed Low speed 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Air volume(m /h) Air volume(m /h) 24,000Btu/h 30,000Btu/h Super high speed High speed Mid speed Low speed...
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Static Pressure 36,000Btu/h Super high speed High speed Mid speed Low speed 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 1100 2200 2400 Air volume(m /h) Indoor Units...
Accessories 8. Accessories Name Shape Quantity Soundproof / insulation sheath Tubing & Fittings Binding tape Seal sponge Drain joint Drainpipe Fittings (for cooling & heating) Seal ring Wired controller & Its Frame Wired controller , Owner s manual Others Installation manual Magnetic ring (twist the electric wires L EMS &...
The Specification of Power The Specification of Power 18000-24000Bt Model 12000 Btu/h 30000 Btu/h 36000 Btu/h 36000 Btu/h Phase 1-phase 1-phase 1-phase 1-phase Frequency and 220-240V, 220-240V, 220-240V, 220-240V, Voltage 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz INDOOR POWER UNIT 3×1.0 3×1.0 3×1.0 3×1.0 WIRING (mm POWER...
Features 1. Features 1.1. New design, more modern and elegant appearance. 1.2. 1.2. Convenient installation --The ceiling type can be easily installed into a corner of the ceiling even if the ceiling is very narrow --It is especially useful when installation of an air conditioner in the center of the ceiling is impossible due to a structure such as one lighting.
Electric Characteristics 5. Electric Characteristics Indoor Units Power Supply Model Voltage Min. Max. KUE-18HRDN1-QRC4 220-240 KUE-18HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 KUE-24HRDN1-QRC4 220-240 KUE-24HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 KUE-30HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 KUE-36HRFN1-QRC4 220-240 KUE-36HRFN1-QRC8(A) 220-240 Note: MFA: Max. Fuse Amps. (A) 6. Sound Levels Microphone 1.5m Air outlet side Microphone Ceiling Floor...
New Four-way Cassette Type (Compact) 1. Features ....................45 2. Dimensions ..................46 3. Service Space ..................47 4. Wiring Diagrams .................. 48 5. Air Velocity and Temperature Distributions(Reference Data) ..49 6. Electric Characteristics ..............50 7. Sound Levels ..................50 8.
Features 1. Features 1.1 New panel 360°surrounding air outlet design, affords comfortable feeling 1.2 Compact design The body size is 570×260×570mm, it’s just smaller than the ceiling board, so it’s very easy for installation and will not damage the decoration. The panel size is 647×50×647mm. ...
Air Velocity and Temperature Distributions(Reference Data) 5. Air Velocity and Temperature Distribution s(Reference Data) Airflow velocity Temperature Indoor Units...
Electric Characteristics 6. Electric Characteristics Indoor Units Power Supply Model Voltage Min. Max. KCA2U-12HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 KCA2-18HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 Notes: MFA: Max. Fuse Amps. (A) 7. Sound Levels 1.4m Microphone Noise level dB(A) Model Noise Power dB(A) KCA2U-12HRFN1-QRC8 KCA2-18HRFN1-QRC8 Indoor Units...
Accessories 8. Accessories Name Shape Quantity Installation Fittings Installation paper board Tubing & Fittings Soundproof / insulation sheath Out-let pipe sheath Out-let pipe clasp Drainpipe Fittings Drain joint Seal ring Remote controller & Its Frame Remote controller & Its Frame(The product you Remote controller holder have might not be provided the following...
Console Type Console Type 1. Features ....................55 2. Dimensions ..................57 3. Service Space ..................58 4. Wiring Diagrams .................. 59 5. Air Velocity and Temperature Distributions(Reference Data) ..60 6. Electric Characteristics ..............61 7. Sound Levels ..................62 8.
Features 1. Features 1.1. Modern and elegant appearance The simple and stylish designs can nicely harmonies with your living space. 1.2. Four panels optional 1.3. Two air-outlet ways Cooling mode Quick Cooling To maintain room temp Air outlet from top and bottom to make quick cooling ------When the A/C is just switched on, or room temp.
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Console Type 1.4. Four air inlets 1.5. Low noise DC indoor fan motor, which has five speeds. Low noise and energy saving. Advanced centrifugal fan technology makes a fast airflow and reduces the indoor noise lower to 28dB. 1.6.
Air Velocity and Temperature Distributions(Reference Data) 5. Air Velocity and Temperature Distributions(Reference Data) Discharge angle 60 Airflow velocity Temperature Console Type...
Electric Characteristics 6. Electric Characteristics Indoor Units Power Supply Model Voltage Min. Max. KFAU-12HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 KFA-16HRFN1-QRC8 220-240 Console Type...
Accessories 8. Accessories Name Shape Quantity Installation fittings Hook Remote controller Frame Remote controller & Its Frame Mounting screw(ST2.9×10-C-H) Alkaline dry batteries (AM4) Installation manual Others Owner's manual 9. The Specification of Power MODEL 12000 Btu/h 18000 Btu/h Phase 1-phase 1-phase Power Frequency and Voltage...
Service Space 2. Service Space (Wall or obstacle) Air inlet More than 30cm More than 60cm More than 30cm Maintain channel Air inlet More than 60cm Air outlet More than 200cm Outdoor Units...
Operation Limits 6. Operation Limits Temperature Cooling operation Heating operation Mode ≤30℃ ≥17℃ Room temperature Outdoor temperature -15℃~50℃ -15℃~24℃ CAUTION: 1. If the air conditioner is used beyond the above conditions, certain safety protection features may come into operation and cause the unit to operate abnormally. 2.
Installation Procedure 1. Installation Procedure Indoor unit installation Outdoor unit installation location selection location selection Indoor unit installation Outdoor unit installation Refrigerant pipe Refrigerant pipe installation and insulation installation and insulation Drainage pipe installation Drainage pipe installation and insulation and insulation Vacuum drying and leakage checking Additional refrigerant charge Insulation the joint part of refrigerant pipe...
Location selection 2. Location selection 2.1 Indoor unit location selection The place shall easily support the indoor unit’s weight. The place can ensure the indoor unit installation and inspection. The place can ensure the indoor unit horizontally installed. ...
Indoor unit installation 3. Indoor unit installation 3.1 Super slim cassette indoor unit installation 3.1.1 Service space for indoor unit Model Remark 18-30 >235 R410A and R22 Cooling / Cooling & Heating >275 R410A and R22 Cooling / Cooling & Heating 3.1.2 Bolt pitch 3.1.3 Install the pendant bolt Select the position of installation hooks according to the hook holes positions showed in upper picture.
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Indoor unit installation Drill four holes of Ø12mm, 45~50mm deep at the selected positions on the ceiling. Then embed the expansible hooks (fittings). 3.1.4 Install the main body Make the 4 suspender through the 4 hanger of the main body to suspend it. Adjust the hexangular nuts on the four installation hooks evenly, to ensure the balance of the body.
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Indoor unit installation 3.1.5 Install the panel Remove the grille Remove the 4 corner covers. Hang the panel to the hooks on the mainbody. If the panel is with auto-lift grille, please watch the ropes lifing the grille, DO NOT make the ropes enwinded or blocked. Installation...
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Indoor unit installation Tighten the screws under the panel hooks till the panel closely stick on the ceiling to avoid condensate water. Hang the air-in grill to the panel, then connect the lead terminator of the swing motor and that of the control box with corresponding terminators on the body respectively.
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Indoor unit installation 3.2 A5 duct indoor unit installation 3.2.1 Service space for indoor unit 3.2.2 Bolt pitch Size of outline dimension mounted plug Capacity(KBtu) 18/24 30/36 1180 3.2.3 Install the pendant bolt Select the position of installation hooks according to the hook holes positions showed in upper picture. Drill four holes of Ø12mm, 45~50mm deep at the selected positions on the ceiling.
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Indoor unit installation 3.2.4 Install the main body Make the 4 suspender through the 4 hanger of the main body to suspend it. Adjust the hexangular nuts on the four installation hooks evenly, to ensure the balance of the body. Use a leveling instrument to make sure the levelness of the main body is within ±1°.
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Indoor unit installation 3.2.7 Change the air inlet direction ① Take off ventilation panel and flange, cut off the staples at side rail. ② Stick the attached seal sponge as per the indicating place in the following fig, and then change the mounting positions of air return panel and air return flange .
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Indoor unit installation 3.3 Ceiling & floor indoor unit installation 3.3.1 Service space for indoor unit 3.3.2 Bolt pitch ① Ceiling installation Capacity (Btu/h) 18K, 24K 1200 ② Wall-mounted installation 3.3.3 Install the pendant bolt Installation...
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Indoor unit installation ① Ceiling installation Select the position of installation hooks according to the hook holes positions showed in upper picture. Drill four holes of Ø12mm, 45~50mm deep at the selected positions on the ceiling. Then embed the expansible hooks (fittings). ②...
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Indoor unit installation Put the side panels and grilles back. ② Wall-mounted installation Hang the indoor unit by insert the tapping screws into the hanging arms on the main unit. (The bottom of body can touch with floor or suspended, but the body must install vertically.) Installation...
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Indoor unit installation 3.4 Compact cassette indoor unit installation 3.4.1 Service space for indoor unit 3.4.2 Bolt pitch 3.4.3 Install the pendant bolt Select the position of installation hooks according to the hook holes positions showed in upper picture. Drill four holes of Ø12mm, 45~50mm deep at the selected positions on the ceiling. Then embed the expansible hooks (fittings).
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Indoor unit installation Face the concave side of the installation hooks toward the expansible hooks. Determine the length of the installation hooks from the height of ceiling, then cut off the unnecessary part. If the ceiling is extremely high, please determine the length of the installation hook depending on the real situation.
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Indoor unit installation Hang the panel to the hooks on the mainbody. Tighten the screws under the panel hooks till the panel closely stick on the ceiling to avoid condensate water. Hang the air-in grill to the panel, then connect the lead terminator of the swing motor and that of the control box with corresponding terminators on the body respectively.
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Indoor unit installation 3.5 Console indoor unit installation 3.5.1 Service space for indoor unit 3.5.2 Install the main body Fix the hook with tapping screw onto the wall Hang the indoor unit on the hook. (The bottom of body can touch with floor or suspended, but the body must install vertically.) Installation...
(Wall or obstacle) More than 30cm Air inlet More than 60cm More than 30cm Maintain channel Air inlet More than 60cm Air outlet More than 200cm 4.2 Bolt pitch Model KOU-12HFN1-QRC8 KOU-18HFN1-QRC4 KOU-18HFN1-QRC8 KOU-24HFN1-QRC4 KOU-24HFN1-QRC8 KOU-30HFN1-QRC8 KOU-36HFN1-QRC4 KOU-36HFN1-RRC4 KOU-36HFN1-QRC8(520) KOU-36HFN1-RRC8(520) KOU-36HFN1-QRC8(5A0) 633.5 KOU-36HFN1-RRC8(5A0) 4.3 Install the Unit...
Refrigerant pipe installation 5. Refrigerant pipe installation 5.1 Maximum pipe length and height drop Considering the allowable pipe length and height drop to decide the installation position. Make sure the distance and height drop between indoor and outdoor unit not exceeded the date in the following table. Model Max.
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Refrigerant pipe installation Flare dimension A (mm) Pipe diameter Flare shape 90 ° 4 1/4" (6.35) 3/8" (9.52) 12.0 12.4 R0.4~0.8 1/2" (12.7) 15.4 15.8 5/8" (15.9) 18.6 19.1 3/4" (19) 22.9 23.3 After flared the pipe, the opening part must be seal by end cover or adhesive tape to avoid duct or exogenous impurity come into the pipe.
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Refrigerant pipe installation Note: All used branch pipe must be produced by Midea, otherwise it causes malfunction. The indoor units should be installed equivalently at the both side of the U type branch pipe. Permitted Value Piping 18K+18K Total pipe length (Actual) 24K+24K L+L1+L2 30K+30K...
Drainage pipe installation 6. Drainage pipe installation Install the drainage pipe as shown below and take measures against condensation. Improperly installation could lead to leakage and eventually wet furniture and belongings. 6.1 Installation principle Ensure at least 1/100 slope of the drainage pipe ...
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Drainage pipe installation 6.2.3 Individual design of drainage pipe system The drainage pipe of air conditioner shall be installed separately with other sewage pipe, rainwater pipe and drainage pipe in building. The drainage pipe of the indoor unit with water pump should be apart from the one without water pump. 6.2.4 Supporter gap of drainage pipe ...
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Drainage pipe installation Indoor unit More than 50mm Plug More than 25mm Water storage pipe 6.2.7 Lifting pipe setting of indoor unit with water pump The length of lifting pipe should not exceed the pump head of indoor unit water pump. Pump head of big four way cassette: 750mm Pump head of compact four way cassette: 500mm ...
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Drainage pipe installation 6.3 Drainage test 6.3.1 Water leakage test After finishing the construction of drainage pipe system, fill the pipe with water and keep it for 24 hours to check whether there is leakage at joint section. 6.3.2 Water discharge test Natural drainage mode(the indoor unit with outdoor drainage pump) Infuse above 600ml water through water test hole slowly into the water collector, observe whether the water can discharge through the transparent hard pipe at drainage outlet.
Vacuum Drying and Leakage Checking 7. Vacuum Drying and Leakage Checking 7.1 Purpose of vacuum drying Eliminating moisture in system to prevent the phenomena of ice-blockage and copper oxidation. Ice-blockage shall cause abnormal operation of system, while copper oxide shall damage compressor. ...
Additional refrigerant charge 8. Additional refrigerant charge After the vacuum drying process is carried out, the additional refrigerant charge process need to be performed. The outdoor unit is factory charged with refrigerant. The additional refrigerant charge volume is decided by the diameter and length of the liquid pipe between indoor and outdoor unit.
Engineering of electrical wiring 9.2.3 Insulation material selection for drainage pipe The insulation material should be flame retardant material, the flame retardancy of the material should be selected according to the local law. Thickness of insulation layer is usually above 10mm. ...
Test operation 11. Test operation 11.1 The test operation must be carried out after the entire installation has been completed. 11.2 Please confirm the following points before the test operation. The indoor unit and outdoor unit are installed properly. ...
Electrical Control System Part 5 Electrical Control System 1. Electrical Control Function ........110 2. Troubleshooting ............124 3. Controller ..............158 Electrical Control System...
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Electrical Control Function 1. Electrical Control Function 1.1 Definition T1: Indoor room temperature T2: Coil temperature of indoor heat exchanger middle. T2B: Coil temperature of indoor heat exchanger outlet. T3: Coil temperature of condenser T4: Outdoor ambient temperature T5: Compressor discharge temperature 1.2 Main Protection 1.2.1 Time delay at restart for compressor.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3 Operation Modes and Functions 1.3.1 Fan mode (1) Outdoor fan and compressor stop. (2) Temperature setting function is disabled, and no setting temperature is displayed. (3) For Console& Compact cassette(12K): Indoor fan can be set to high/med/low/ breeze, for other models: Indoor fan can be set to high/(med)/low/auto;...
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.2.2 Outdoor fan running rules DC_FAN_HI_SPD_ADD 28℃ 26℃ DC_FAN_MID_SPD_ADD 25℃ 23℃ DC_FAN_MIN_SPD_ADD 22℃ 20℃ DC_FAN_SLOW_SPD_ADD 19℃ 17℃ DC_FAN_SSLOW_SPD_ADD 1.3.2.3 Indoor fan running rules For Console(12K): In cooling mode, indoor fan runs all the time and the speed can be selected as high, medium, low, auto and silent.
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Electrical Control Function For Compact cassette(12K)、A5(12K) In cooling mode, indoor fan runs all the time and the speed can be selected as high, medium, low, auto and silent. The auto fan: High Medium For other models: High Medium 1.3.2.4 Evaporator low temperature T2 protection. For 12K units:...
Electrical Control Function 1.3.3 Heating Mode 1.3.2.1 Outdoor PMW open angle control The unit is working in heating mode with the EXV open 300P(For 12K,it is 480P) for 3 minutes, then adjusting PMW open angle according to the temperature of compressor discharge every 2 minutes. 1.3.3.2 Outdoor fan running rules: DC_FAN_SSLOW_SPD_ADD 21℃...
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Electrical Control Function T1-Ts+¦ ¤ T -1.0 (H+-L)*0.2+L -2.0 (H+-L)*0.4+L -3.0 (H+-L)*0.6+L -4.0 (H+-L)*0.6+L -5.0 -6.0 (H+-L)*0.8+L -6.5 For Compact cassette(12K)、A5(12K): When the compressor is on, the indoor fan can be set to high, medium, low, auto and silent. And the anti-cold wind function has the priority.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.3.4 Defrosting mode: For 12K units: Condition of defrosting: If any one of the following items is satisfied, AC will enter the defrosting mode. After the compressor starts up and keeps running, mark the minimum value of T3 from the 10th minutes to 15th minutes as T30.
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Electrical Control Function Model MOU-36HFN1-QRC4 : Condition of defrosting: T3≤TempEnterDefrost_ADD ℃ and lasts for 40 minutes. Condition of ending defrosting: If any one of following items is satisfied, defrosting will stop and the machine will turn to normal heating mode. ①...
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Electrical Control Function Time2 Time conditions(Meet the following conditions) 1.Running in heating mode 2. T4<3℃ 3. Compressor is on 4. T3≤TempEnterDefrost_ADD ℃ Cleared conditions (Meet any one of the following conditions) 1. Compressor is off and T3>TempEnterDefrost_ADD +2℃ last for 20 minutes 2.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.3.5 High evaporator coil temp.T2 protection: For 12K units: TEstop Decrease TEdown Hold TEnorm Resume Off: Compressor stops. Decrease: Decrease the running frequency to the lower level. Hold: Keep the current frequency. Resume: No limitation for frequency. For other units:T2>60℃, the compressor will stop and restart when T2≤54℃.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.5 Drying mode For 12K units: Indoor fan speed is fixed at breeze and can’t be changed. The louver angle is the same as in cooling mode. Low indoor room temperature protection In drying mode, if room temperature is lower than 10℃, the compressor will stop and not resume until room temperature exceeds 12℃.
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Electrical Control Function 1.3.9 Drain pump control (For Duct & Cassette) Adopt the water-level switch to control the action of drain pump. Main action under different condition :( every 5 seconds the system will check the water level one time) 1.
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Electrical Control Function Display Remark Normal display Display running frequency, running state or malfunction code Actual data*HP*10 If capacity demand code is higher than 99, the digital display tube will show single digit and tens digit. (For example, the Indoor unit capacity demand code digital display tube show “5.0”,it means the capacity demand is 15.
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Electrical Control Function display tube will show “70”. If the capacity demand is 0, , the digital display tube will show “0. If the indoor unit is not Condenser pipe temp. of 3# indoor unit connected, the digital display tube will show: “――”(heating T2,cooling T2B) Actual data*HP*10 1# Indoor unit capacity demand code...
Troubleshooting 2. Troubleshooting 2.1 Display board 2.1.1 Icon explanation on indoor display board (Super slim cassette). 2.1.2 Icon explanation on indoor display board (A5 Duct) PRE-DEF indicator(cooling and heating type) or fan only indicator(cooling only type) Alarm indicator Timer indicator Infrared signal receiver Operation lamp Display digital tube...
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Troubleshooting 2.1.5 Icon explanation on indoor display board (Compact cassette). 2.1.6 Icon explanation on indoor display board (Console) Electrical Control System...
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Troubleshooting 2.2 Indoor unit malfunction For Console(12K) Malfunction Running lamp Timer lamp Defrosting lamp ☆ ☆ ◎ Refrigerant Leakage Detection ☆ Open or short circuit of T1 temperature sensor ☆ Open or short circuit of T2 temperature sensor ☆ Indoor / outdoor units communication error ☆...
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Troubleshooting ☆ ☆ ☆ Outdoor current protection ◎ Inverter compressor drive error ☆ Indoor fan Speed has been out of control. X(off) ☆(flash at 5Hz) ◎(flash at 0.5Hz) O (on) For other models: Defrosting Alarm Timer Display(digital Malfunction Running lamp lamp lamp lamp...
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Troubleshooting 2.3 Outdoor unit malfunction 18~36k Display Malfunction or Protection Outdoor EEPROM malfunction Indoor / outdoor units communication error Communication malfunction between IPM board and outdoor main board Open or short circuit of T3 or T4 temperature sensor Voltage protection of compressor PFC module protection (For MOU-36HFN1-QRC4,MOU-36HFN1-QRC8) Outdoor fan speed is out of control Top temperature protection of compressor...
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Troubleshooting 2.4 Solving steps for typical malfunction 2.4.1 For the indoor unit 2.4.1.1 Open or short circuit of temperature sensor Check the connections between temperature Correct the connections. sensor and PCB. Are the connections good? Check the resistance value of the sensor via Appendix 1 Is it normal? Replace indoor or outdoor PCB.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.2. Outdoor unit malfunction Outdoor unit malfunction Whether the outdoor main board has error Refer to corresponding solving steps display Whether the outdoor Check whether the power is on unit is power on Check whether the communication wire Connect the wiring well or between the indoor and replace the communication wire outdoor unit is...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.3. Indoor EEPROM malfunction Shut off the power supply and turn it on 5 seconds later. Is it still displaying the error code? If the EEPROM chip is welded on PCB, replace the PCB directly. Otherwise, Insert the EEPROM well check whether the EEPROM chip plugged in PCB well?
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.5. Indoor fan speed has been out of control. Shut off the power supply and turn it on 5 seconds The unit operates normally. later. Is it still displaying the error code? Find out the cause and have it solved. For Shut off the power supply, example, check rotate the fan by hand.
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Troubleshooting Color Black White Yellow Blue For console: Color White Blue Yellow Black 2.Indoor DC Fan Motor(control chip is in outdoor PCB) Color Orange Grey White Pink Black Signal Color Blue Yellow Signal 1) Release the UVW connector. Measure the resistance of U-V, U-W, V-W. If the resistance is not equal to each other, the fan motor must has problems and need to be replaced.
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Troubleshooting the value is not 5V, change the PCB. Otherwise, go to step 3. 3) Rotate the fan by hand, measure the voltage of pin1-5, pin 2-5 and pin 3-5 in feedback signal connector. If any voltage is not positive voltage fluctuation, the fan motor must has problems and need to be replaced.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.1.6. Refrigerant Leakage Detection Shut off the power supply and turn it on 5 seconds later. Is it still displaying the error code? Check if T2 sensor is well Is there cool air blowing fixed. Correct the installation or replace T2 sensor. Does out from indoor air outlet? the problem remain again? Is there any leakage? Especially...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.2 For the super-slim cassette with up-down panel 2.4.2.1 Communication error between indoor unit and up-down panel 2.4.2.2 Up-down panel is defective F0 or F1 Displayed F0 or F1 Displayed Communication failure between Communication failure between indoor unit and up-down panel, indoor unit and up-down panel, Or up-down panel is defective Or up-down panel is defective...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.2.3 Up-down panel is not closed F2 Displayed F2 Displayed The up-down panel is not closed The up-down panel is not closed Lift the filter Check if the filter panel of up-down Lift the filter Check if the filter panel of up-down panel to close it panel is closed panel to close it...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.3 For the unit with TWINS function(For the super-slim cassette & A5 duct) 2.4.3.1 Communication between master unit and indoor unit malfunction F3 Displayed F3 Displayed Communication failure between Communication failure between master unit and slave unit master unit and slave unit Correct the Check the dial switch settings of Correct the...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4 For the outdoor unit 2.4.4.1. E0 malfunction E0 display Outdoor EEPROM malfunction If the EEPROM chip is welded on PCB, replace the PCB Insert the EEPROM well directly. Otherwise, check whether the EEPROM chip plugged in PCB well? Replace the outdoor main board Electrical Control System...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.2. E2 malfunction E2 display Indoor / outdoor units communication error Power off, then turn on the unit 5 seconds later(reconnect the power wire).Is the error still displaying after several minutes? Check whether there’s any interference. Remove interference. Such as too many lamps, power Increase the capacity of anti- transformers? Or the signal wire interference...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.3. E3 malfunction E3 display Communication malfunction between IPM board and outdoor main board Is there at least one LED in the IPM board light? Check the signal wire between the IPM module and the main board, is it connected good? Reconnect and retry.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.4. E4 malfunction E4 display Judge 1: Outdoor condenser temp. sensor (T3) is malfunction Check whether the wiring of the condenser temp. sensor(T3) is Connect the wiring well broken off Check whether the resistance of condenser temp. sensorT3) is Replace condenser temp.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.5. E5 malfunction (For single phase units) E5 display Voltage protection Check the voltage of outdoor unit power supply, whether the voltage Check the power supply between L(1) and N is about 220~240VAC Replace the power board, then check whether the system can run normally Check whether the voltage of IPM board P and N is...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.6. E5 malfunction (For three phases units) E5 display Voltage protection Check whether the voltage range of P-N on IPM module is normal? DC277-356V for 18K/ Check the power supply 24KBtu/h; DC277-410V for 36KBtu/h Replace the power board, then check whether the system can run normally Check whether the voltage range of P-N on IPM module is...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.7. E6 malfunction (Only for MOU-36HFN1-QRC4,MOU-36HFN1-QRC8) E6 display PFC module protection Check whether the connecting line between Connect it tightly, check normal or not main board and the PFC module is connected tightly Check whether the voltage range of P-N on IPM Replace the outdoor main board module is normal? DC277-...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.8. E8 malfunction E8 display Outdoor fan speed has been out of control Shut off the power supply and turn it on 5 seconds later. Is it The unit operates normally. still displaying the error code? Shut off the power supply, Replace outdoor fan rotate the fan by hand.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.8. P0 malfunction P0 display Temperature protection of compressor top Whether compressor Whether the connection is Reconnect and retest. operates? good? Whether refrigerant circulation volume is normal? Whether protector is normal? If Replace the protector. protector is normal,resistance = 0 Charge refrigerant Replace the outdoor main PCB Whether abnormality is the...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.9. P1 malfunction (For 36k models) P1 display High pressure protection Judge 1: Whether the wiring between the high pressure switch and main control Connect it well board is connected well or correctly Judge 2: Whether the high pressure protector is broken Method: Short connect the high pressure protector...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.10. P2 malfunction (For 36k models) P2 display Low pressure protection Judge 1: Whether the wiring between the low pressure protector and main Connect it well control board is connected well or correctly Judge 2: Whether the low pressure protector is broken Method: Short connect the low pressure protector...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.11. P3 malfunction P3 display Current protection of compressor Judge 1: Check whether the input current of the power supply wire is more than 14A (For 24K it is 18A,For 36K 1phase it is 21.5A,For 36K 3phase it is11A) Check whether the refrigerant system is ok...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.12. P4 malfunction When compressor discharge temperature is higher than 115°C, the unit will stop, and unit runs again when compressor discharge temperature is lower than 90°C. P4 display Temperature protection of compressor discharge Check whether the Check whether the compressor discharge temp.
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.13. P5 malfunction When condenser high temp. is more than 65°C, the unit will stop, and unit runs again when outdoor pipe temp. less than 52°C. P5 display High temperature protection of condenser Replace the temperature sensor Check whether the condenser temperature is more than 65°C Check whether the...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.14. P6 malfunction (For single phase units) At first test the resistance between every two ports of U, V, W of IPM and P, N. If any result of them is 0 or close to 0, the IPM is defective. Otherwise, please follow the procedure below: P6 display IPM module protection Check whether the voltage...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.15. P6 malfunction (For three phases units) At first test the resistance between every two ports of U, V, W of IPM and P, N. If any result of them is 0 or close to 0, the IPM is defective. Otherwise, please follow the procedure below: P6 display IPM module protection Check whether the...
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Troubleshooting 2.4.4.16. P7 malfunction P7 display High temperature protection of evaporator Whether the Whether compressor connection is Reconnect and retest operates? good? Check the Check whether the heat resistance value of exchanger is dirty, the air- the sensor via outlet is blocked and the Replace the temperature sensor Appendix 1,Is it indoor fan is running...
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Troubleshooting Appendix 1 Temperature Sensor Resistance Value Table (℃--K) ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm K Ohm 12.6431 2.35774 0.62973 115.266 108.146 12.0561 2.27249 0.61148 101.517 11.5000 2.19073 0.59386 96.3423 10.9731 2.11241 0.57683 89.5865 10.4736 2.03732 0.56038 84.2190 10.000...
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Controller 3. Controller 3.1Wireless Remote Controller 3.1.1RG51Q1/BGE General Function for wireless remote controller: Model RG51Q1/BGE Rated voltage 3.0V(2pieces of LR03 7# batteries) Min voltage for sending signal of CPU 2.4V Effective receiving distance 8m~11m Operation condition -5~60℃ Electrical Control System...
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Controller Buttons and functions 1. Adjust : Decrease the set temp. Keeping pressing will decrease the temp with 1℃ per 0.5s. 2. Adjust : Increase the set temp. Keeping pressing will increase the temp with 1℃ per 0.5s. 3. MODE: Once pressing, running mode will be selected in the following sequence: AUTO COOL HEAT...
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Controller 3.1.2 RG51C/E Remote Controller Specifications Model RG51C/E Rated Voltage 3.0V(2pieces of LR03 7# batteries) Lowest Voltage of CPU Emitting Signal 2.0V Reaching Distance 8m (when using 3.0 voltage, it can get 11m) Environment Temperature Range -5℃~60℃ Introduction of Function Buttons on the Remote Controller SET TEM PERATURE( C) AU TO HIGH...
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Controller controls into faceplate setting state and the LCD shows F2.Press the TEMPUP( ) to control the faceplate up and press the TEMP DOWN( ) to control the faceplate down. Press any button to exit the faceplate setting state, then the LCD back to the normal display. 7.
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Controller 3.1.3 R51D/(C)E Remote Controller Specifications Model R51D/E,R51D/CE Rated voltage 3.0V(2pieces of LR03 7# batteries) Min voltage for sending signal of CPU 2.0V Effective receiving distance 8m (when using 3.0 voltage, it can get 11m) Operation condition -5~60℃ Introduction of Function Buttons on the Remote Controller (...
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Controller control will return to the initial settings.(Use a φ1mm little round stick to push the button ) 7. AIR DIRECTION Button: Push this button, the louver can be fixed at a desired angle. The louver swing (upward or downward) to a certain angle for each press. When the louvers swing at an angle which would affect the cooling and heating efficiency of the air conditioner, it would automatically change the swing direction (upward or downward).
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Controller 3.2 Wired Remote Controller 3.2.1 KJR-10B Name and functions of buttons on the wire controller mode selection button: It is used to select mode, push the button one time, then the operation modes will change In turn as follows: AUTO COOL HEAT...
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Controller Name and function of LCD on the wire controller Mode select button (MODE): Press MODE button to select “COOL”, “DRY” , "HEAT", or "FAN ONLY" mode.(HEAT is invalid for COOL ONLY wire controller.) AUTO COOL HEAT Fan speed button (FAN SPEED) Press FAN SPEED to select fan speed from "AUTO", "LOW","...
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Controller Remark: The wired controller will reset to factory setting with auto mode, auto fan and 24℃ setting temperature when the air conditioner restarts after power failure. And this may cause inconsistent displays on the wired controller and on the air conditioner. You need to readjust the running status through the wired controller.
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