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Owner’s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc.
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• Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact an authorized installer for installation of this unit.
• If the power cord needs to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by
authorized service personnel only.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national and local electric
codes and must be performed by authorized personnel only.
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Your air
conditioner may be slightly different.
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Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner’s Manual
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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.
SafetyPrecautions
Thissymbolindicatesthepossibilityofdeathorseriousinjury.
Meaningsofsymbolsusedinthismanualareasshownbelow.
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WARNING
Alwaysdothis.
Neverdothis.
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CAUTION
Thissymbolindicatesthepossibilityofinjuryordamagetoproperty.
Pluginpowerplug
properly.
Donotmodifypowercord
lengthorsharetheoutlet
withotherappliances.
Alwaysensureeffective
earthing.
Unplugtheunitifstrange
sounds,smell,orsmoke
comesfromit.
Keepfirearmsaway.
Ventilateroombeforeoperatingair
conditionerifthereisagasleakagefrom
anotherappliance.
Otherwise,itmaycauseelectric
shockorfiredueto heat
generation.
excess
Itmaycauseelectricshockor
fireduetoheatgeneration.
Incorrectearthingmaycause
electricshock.
Itmaycausefireandelectric
shock.
Itmaycausefire.
Itmaycauseexplosion,fireand,burns.
Itmaycauseelectricshockorfire
duetoheatgeneration.
Itmaycauseelectricshock.
Itmaycausefailureofmachine
orelectricshock.
Itmaycausefireandelectric
shock.
Itmaycausefireandelectric
shock.
Itmaycauseelectricshockorfire.
Ifthepowercordisdamaged,it
mustbereplacedbythemanufac-
tureroranauthorisedservice
centreorasimilarlyqualifiedper-
soninordertoavoidahazard.
Thiscoulddamageyourhealth.
Incorrectinstallationmaycause
fireandelectricshock.
Itmaycauseelectricshock.
Itmaycauseanexplosionorfire.
Itmaycausefailureandelectricshock.
Donotoperateorstopthe
unitbyinsertingorpulling
outthepowerplug.
Donotoperatewithwet
handsorindamp
environment.
Donotallowwatertorun
intoelectricparts.
Donotusethesocketifitis
looseordamaged.
Donotusethepowercord
closetoheatingappliances.
Donotdamageorusean
unspecifiedpowercord.
Donotdirectairflowat
roomoccupantsonly.
Alwaysinstallcircuit
breakerandadedicated
powercircuit.
Donotopentheunit
duringoperation.
Donotusethepowercordnear
flammablegasorcombustibles,such
asgasoline,benzene,thinner,etc.
Donotdisassembleormodifyunit.
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WARNING
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• Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or re due to excess heat
generation
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Plug in power cord
plug properly
• It may cause electric shock or
re due to heat generation
!
Do not modify power
cord length or share
the outlet with other
appliances.
Always ensure
effective grounding
!
• Incorrect grounding may cause
electric shock
Unplug the unit if
strange sounds,
odors or smoke
comes from it.
!
• It may cause re and electric shock
• It may cause electric shock or
re due to heat generation
Do not operate or stop
the unit by inserting or
pulling out the power
plug
• It may cause electric shock
Do not operate with
wet hands or in a
damp environment
Do not allow water
to run in to electric
parts
• It may cause failure of machine
or electric shock
Do not use the socket if
it is loose or damaged
• It may cause re and electric shock
• It may cause electric shock or re
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized serivce center or a qualied person in order to avoid a hazard
Do not use a damaged or unspecied power cord
• Incorrect installation may cause
re and electric shock
!
Always install circuit
breaker and a dedicated
power circuit
Do not open the unit
during operation
• It may cause electric shock
Unplug the unit if
strange sounds,
odors or smoke
comes from it.
!
• It may cause re and electric shock
Do not use the power
cord close to heating
appliances
• It may cause re and electric shock
Do not use the power
cord near ammable gas
or combustiblies, such
as gasoline, benzene,
thinner, etc.
• It may cause an explosion or re
• It may cause failure and electric shock
To prevent injury to the user and propert damage, the following instructions must be
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions may cause harm or damage.
The seriousness is classied by the following indications.
Do not disassemble or modify unit.
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Owner’s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc.
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CAUTION
Whentheairfilteristobe
removed,donottouchthe
metalpartsoftheunit.
Itmaycauseaninjury.
Donotcleanunitwhen
powerisonasitmaycause
fireandelectricshock,itmay
causeaninjury.
Operationwithwindows
openedmaycausewetting
ofindoorandsoakingof
householdfurniture.
Whentheunitistobe
cleaned,switchoff,andturn
offthecircuitbreaker.
Stopoperationandclose
thewindowinstormor
hurricane.
Usecautionwhenunpackingand
installing.Sharpedgescouldcauseinjury.
Donotcleantheair
conditionerwithwater.
Watermayentertheunitand
degradetheinsulation.Itmay
causeanelectricshock.
Thiscouldinjurethepetor
plant.
Itmaycauseelectricshock
anddamage.
Donotputapetorhouse
plantwhereitwillbe
exposedtodirectairflow.
Holdtheplugbythehead
ofthepowerplugwhen
takingitout.
Ventilatetheroomwellwhen
usedtogetherwithastove,
etc.
Anoxygenshortagemayoccur.
Donotusethisairconditionerto
preserveprecisiondevices,food,
pets,plants,andartobjects.
Itmaycausedeteriorationof
quality,etc.
Itmaycausefailureofproduct
orfire.
Donotuseforspecial
purposes.
Turnoffthemainpower
switchwhennot singthe
unitforalongtime.
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Ifwaterenterstheunit,turntheunitoffatthepower
outletandswitchoffthecircuitbreaker.Isolate
supplybytakingthepower-plugoutandcontacta
qualifiedservicetechnician.
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Itmaycausefailureof
applianceoraccident.
Appearancemaybe
deterioratedduetochange
ofproductcoloror
scratchingofitssurface.
Donotplaceobstacles
aroundair-inletsorinside
ofair-outlet.
Donotusestrongdeter-
gentsuchaswaxor
thinnerbutuseasoftcloth.
Ifbracketisdamaged,there
isconcernofdamagedueto
fallingofunit.
Thereisdangeroffireor
electricshock.
Ensurethattheinstallationbracketof
theoutdoorapplianceisnotdamaged
duetoprolongedexposure.
Donotplaceheavyobjectonthe
powercordandensurethatthecord
isnotcompressed.
Operationwithoutfiltersmay
causefailure.
Itcontainscontaminantsand
couldmakeyousick.
Alwaysinsertthefilters
securely.Cleanfilteronce
everytwoweeks.
Donotdrinkwaterdrained
fromairconditioner.
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• It may cause an injury due to sharp
edges of components.
When the air lter is to be
removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the unit
• Water may enter the unit and degrade
the insulation. It may cause an
electric shock
Do not allow water to
enter inside the unit
during cleaning
• An oxygen shortage may occur
• May cause explosion, re and/or
burns
Ventilate the room well
when used together with
a gas stove or if there is
a gas leak
• Do not clean unit when power is on as
it may cause re and electric shock
When the unit is to be
cleaned, switch off, and
turn off the circuit breaker
• Operation with windows opened may
allow rain to enter inside and damage
property
Stop operation and close
the window in storm or
hurricane
• It may cause electric shock and
damage
Hold the plug by the
head of the power plug
when taking it out
• It may cause failure of product or re
Turn off the main power
switch when not using
the unit for a long time
• It may cause failure of appliance or
accident
Do not place obstacles
around air-inlets or inside
of air-outlet
• If bracket is damaged, there is concern
of damage due to falling of unit.
Ensure that the instal-
lation bracket of the
outdoor appliance is
not damaged
• Operation without lters may cause
failure
• Operation with dirty/clogged lters
may cause failure
Always insert the lters
securely. Clean lter
once every two weeks
• Appearance may be deteriorated
due to change of product color or
scratching of its surface
Do not use strong deter-
gents such as wax or thin-
ner; use a damp, soft cloth
• There is danger of re or electric
shock
Do not place heavy ob-
ject on the power cord
and ensure that the
cord is not compressed
• It contains contaminants and could
make you sick
Do not drink water
drained from air condi-
tioner
• Sharp edges could cause injury
Use caution when un-
packing and installing
If water enters the unit,
turn the unit off at the
power outlet and switch
off the circuit breaker.
Isolate supply by taking
power-plug out and con-
tact a qualied service
technician
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• Water may enter the unit and degrade
the insulation. It may cause an
electric shock
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Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner’s Manual
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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Besuretheelectricalserviceisadequateforthemodelyouhave
chosen. Thisinformationcanbefoundontheserialplate,which
islocatedonthesideofthecabinetandbehindthegrille.
Besuretheairconditionerisproperlygrounded. Tominimize
shockandfirehazards,propergroundingisimportant. Thepower
cordisequippedwithathree-pronggroundingplugforprotection
againstshockhazards.
Yourairconditionermustbeusedinaproperlygroundedwall
receptacle.Ifthewallreceptacleyouintendtouseisnotadequately
groundedorprotectedbyatimedelayfuseorcircuitbreaker,
haveaqualifiedelectricianinstalltheproperreceptacle.
Ensurethereceptacleisaccessibleaftertheunitinstallation.
Donotrunairconditionerwithoutsideprotectivecoverinplace.
Thiscouldresultinmechanicaldamagewithintheairconditioner.
Donotuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.
WARNING
Foryoursafety
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammablevaporsandliquidsin
thevicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
Avoidfirehazardorelectricshock.Donotuseanextensioncordoran
adaptorplug.Donotremoveanyprongfromthepowercord.
WARNING
ElectricalInformation
NOTE Forsomemodels,thepower
supplycordwiththisairconditioner
containsacurrentdetectiondevice
designedtoreducetheriskoffire.
PleaserefertothesectionOperation
ofCurrentDevicefordetails.
Intheeventthatthepowersupply
cordisdamaged,itcannotbe
repaired-itmustbereplacedwitha
cordfromtheProductManufacturer.
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Donot,underany
circumstances,cut,
remove,orbypass
thegroundingprong.
Powersupplycord
with3-pronggroundingplug
andcurrentdetectiondevice
Operationof Cur rentDevice
(Applicabletotheunitadoptscurrentdetectiondeviceonly)
Thepowersupplycordcontainsacurrentdevicethatsensesdamagetothepowercord. Totestyourpower
supplycorddothefollowing:
1.Pluginthe AirConditioner.
2. Thepowersupplycordwillhave TWObuttonsontheplughead.Pressthe TEST button,youwillnoticea
clickastheRESET buttonpopsout.
3.PresstheRESET button,againyouwillnoticeaclickasthebuttonengages.
4. Thepowersupplycordisnowsupplyingelectricitytotheunit.(Onsomeproductsthisitalsoindicatedby
alightontheplughead.)
Donotusethisdevicetoturntheunitonoroff.
AlwaysmakesuretheRESET buttonispushedinforcorrectoperation.
Thepowersupplymustbereplacedifitfailsresetwheneitherthe TEST buttonispushed,oritcannotbe
reset. A newonecanbeobtainedfromtheproductmanufacturer.
Ifpowersupplycordisdamaged,itcannotberepaired.ItMUST bereplacedbyone
NOTES:
obtainedfromthe
productmanufacturer.
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Please refer to the section “Operation
of Current Device” for details.
Cooling operation
Outdoor Temp: 64.4-109.4°F (18-43°C) (T
1
Environment) 69.8-125.6°F (21-52°C) (T
3
Environment)
Indoor Temp: 62.6-89.6°F (17-32°C) (T
1
Environment) 62.6-89.6°F (17-32°C) (T
3
Environment)
Heat operation
Outdoor Temp: 23.0-75.2°F (-5-24°C) (T
1
Environment) 19.4-75.2°F (-7-24°C) (T
3
Environment)
Indoor Temp: 32.0-80.6°F (0-27°C) (T
1
Environment) 32.0-86.0°F (0-30°C) (T
3
Environment)
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Unit may vibrate and make noise
because of poor wall or window
construction or incorrect installation.
Pinging or Swishing
Droplets of water hitting condenser
during normal operation may cause
pinging or swishing sounds.
NOTE: Clear Air and/or
Follow Me features
only apply to certain
models. Your control
panel may or may not
have there features
and display lights.
Check the actual
unit you purchased
to determine if these
options apply.
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Press or hold either Left (<) or Right (>) Temp/Timer
button unitl the desired temperature is seen on
the display. This temperature will be automatically
maintained anywhere between 62°F (17°C) and 86°F
(30°C). If you want the display to read the actual room
temperature, see “To Operate on Fan Only” section.
TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTING:
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TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE:
TO USE THE ENERGY SAVER FEATURE
In this mode, the air conditioner will generally operate in the
form of a dehumidier. However, some degree of cooling will
continue.
Use this function only when cooling is not desired, such as
for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air (on some mod-
els). Remember to open the vent during this function, but
keep it closed during cooling for maximum cooling efciency.
You can choose any fan speed you prefer when Fan Only
mode is selected.
When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it
will automatically select cooling or fan only operation
depending on what temperature you have selected and
the room temperature.
To choose operating mode, press the Mode button.
Each time you press the button, a mode is selected in a
sequence that goes from Auto, Cool, Dry and Fan. The
indicator light beside will illuminate and remain on once the
mode is selected.
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AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES (CONTINUED)
TIMER: AUTO START/STOP FEATURE
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The check lter feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter
for more efcient operation. The LED will illuminate after 250
hours of operation. To reset after cleaning the lter, press the
Check Filter button and the light will go off.
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Press or hold the Temp/Timer UP or DOWN button to change
the Auto time by 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then at
1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The control will count down
the time remaining until start.
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AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES (CONTINUED)
THE DISPLAYS
* The control is capable of displaying temperature in degree
Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To convert from one to the
other, press and hold the Left and Right Temp/Timer buttons
at the same time, for 3 seconds.
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NOTE: Some models are not provided these
accessories for installation.
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Slide the free and “I” section of the panel into the
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Beforecallingforservice,reviewthislist.Itmaysaveyoutimeandexpense. Thislistincludescommon
occurrencesthatarenottheresultofdefectiveworkman-shipormaterialsinthisappliance.
Solution
Airconditioner
doesnotstart
Wallplugdisconnected.Pushplugfirmlyintowalloutlet.
Housefuseblownorcircuitbreakertripped.Replacefusewithtimedelaytypeor
resetcircuitbreaker.
PlugCurrentDeviceTripped.PresstheRESETbutton.
TROUBLESHOOTINGTIPS
Problem
Airfromunitdoes
notfeelcold
enough
ResettoaLowertemperature.
Roomtemperaturebelow17C(62F).Coolingmaynotoccuruntilroomtemperature
risesabove 17C(62F).
Thermostatsettoocoldfornight-timecooling.Todefrostthecoil,settoFANONLY
mode.Then,settemperaturetoaHighersetting.
Temperaturesensingelementtouchingcoldcoil,locatedbehindairfilter.Straighten
tubeawayfromcoil.
Airfiltermaybedirty.Cleanfilter.RefertoCareandCleaningsection.Todefrost,
settoFANONLY mode.
Dirtyairfilter-airrestricted.Cleanairfilter.RefertoCareandCleaningsection.
Unitrecentlyturnedoninhotroom. AllowadditionaltimetoremoveStoredheatfrom
walls,ceiling,floorandfurniture.
ControlisOFF.TurnControlONandsettodesiredsetting.
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O
O
O
Airconditioner
cooling,butroom
istoowarm-ice
formingoncooling
coilbehind
decorativefront.
Outdoortemperaturebelow18C(64F).Todefrostthecoil,setFANONLY mode.
O
O
Airconditioner
cooling,butroom
istoowarm-NO
iceformingon
coolingcoilbehind
decorativefront.
TemperatureissettooHigh,settemperaturetoaLowersetting.
Airdirectionallouverspositionedimproperly.Positionlouversforbetterairdistribution.
Frontofunitsisblockedbydrapes,blinds,furniture,etc.-restrictsairdistribution.
Clearblockageinfrontofunit.
Doors,windows,registers,etc.Open-coldairescapes.Closedoors,windows,registers.
Compressorshut-offbychangingmodes.Waitapproximately3minutesandlistenfor
compressortorestartwhensetintheCOOL mode.
Airconditionerturnson
andoffrapidly
Noisewhenunitis
cooling
Waterdripping
INSIDEwhen
unitiscooling.
Improperinstallation.Tiltairconditionerslightlytotheoutsidetoallowwaterdrainage.
Refertoinstallationinstructions-checkwithinstaller.
Dirtyairfilter-airrestricted.Cleanairfilter.
Airmovementsound.Thisisnormal.Iftooloud,settoaslowerFANsetting.
Outsidetemperatureextremelyhot.SetFANspeedtoaHighersettingtobringairpast
coolingcoilsmorefrequently.
Windowvibration-poorinstallation.Refertoinstallationinstructionsorcheckwithinstaller.
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62°F (17°C).
62°F (17°C).
64°F (18°C).
the rear/outside to allow water drainage.
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Solution
Problem
Waterdripping
OUTSIDEwhen
unitiscooling.
Unitremovinglargequantityofmoisturefromhumidroom.Thisisnormalduring
excessivelyhumiddays.
RemoteSensing
Deactivating
Prematurely
(somemodels)
Remotecontrolnotlocatedwithinrange.Placeremotecontrolwithin20feet&180,
radiusofthefrontoftheunit.
Remotecontrolsignalobstructed.Removeobstruction.
Roomtoocold
Settemperaturetoolow.Increasesettemperature.
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