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Samsung AD18A1C09 Owner's Instructions & Installation Manual

Manual is about: MULTI-SPLIT TYPE ROOM AIR CONDITIONER (Cool and Heat)

Summary of AD18A1C09

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    English owner’s instructions & installation manual manual de instrucciones & manual de instalaciÓn manuel d’utilisation & manuel d’installation multi-split type room air conditioner (cool and heat) acondicionador de aire domÉstico sistema multi split (refrigeración y calefacción) climatiseur de type...

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    Safety precautions the following safety precautions must be taken when using your air conditioner. 1 make sure that the indoor unit is correctly ventilated at all times; do not place clothing or other materials over it. 2 never spill liquid of any kind into the indoor unit. Should this happen, switc...

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    Contents ◆ p reparing y our a ir c onditioner ■ safety precautions ....................................................................................... 2 ■ view of the indoor unit ................................................................................. 4 ■ view of the outdoor unit .........

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    View of the indoor unit operation turbo fan timer on/off switch (operation without remote control) air filter (under the grille) timer indicator - yellow operation indicator - operation : green - deice : red turbo indicator - red fan indicator - green air flow blades (outlet) remote control sensor a...

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    Remote control - buttons and display mode turbo off operating mode (auto, cool, dry, fan, heat) turbo mode sleep mode fan speed (auto, low, medium, high) time/timer settings on/off button turbo mode button sleep timer button off timer adjustment button fan speed adjustment button timer on/off button...

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    Getting started you have just purchased a split-type room air conditioner and it has been installed by your installation specialist. Your owner’s instructions contain much valuable information on using your air conditioner. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage ...

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    You must insert or replace the remote control batteries when: ◆ y ou purchase the air conditioner ◆ the remote control does not work correctly use two lr03 1 v batteries. Do not use old batteries or different kinds of batteries together. Batteries may be completely discharged after 12 months, even i...

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    Setting the time your air conditioner contains a clock used to start and stop the unit automatically at a given time. You must set the time when you: ◆ purchase the air conditioner ◆ replace the batteries n n n n o o o o tt tt e e e e be sure to reset the time when you change clocks from standard to...

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    You can start the air conditioner in automatic mode from your remote control. In the automatic mode, the standard temperature and the optimum fan speed is selected automatically. You can adjust the standard temperature but not the fan speed. 1 if necessary, press the (on/off) button. Result: ◆ the o...

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    You must select the cool mode if you wish to adjust the: ◆ cooling temperature ◆ fan speed when cooling 1 if necessary, press the (on/off) button. Result: ◆ the operation indicator on the indoor unit comes on. ◆ the air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the unit was last used. ◆ the in...

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    Heating your room you must select the heat mode if you wish to adjust the: ◆ heating temperature ◆ fan speed when heating 1 if necessary, press the (on/off) button. Result: ◆ the operation indicator on the indoor unit comes on. ◆ the air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the unit was l...

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    Changing the room temperature quickly mode turbo off the turbo cooling/heating function is used to cool or heat your room as quickly as possible. Example: you have just come home and find that the room is very hot. You wish to cool it down as quickly as possible. The turbo function operates for 30 m...

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    Removing excess humidity mode turbo off mode turbo off mode turbo off if the atmosphere in your room is very humid or damp, you can remove excess humidity without lowering the room temperature too much. 1 if necessary, press the (on/off) button. Result: ◆ the operation indicator on the indoor unit c...

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    Airing your room mode turbo off mode turbo off if the atmosphere in your room is stale, you can air the room using the fan feature. 1 if necessary, press the (on/off) button. Result: ◆ the operation indicator on the indoor unit comes on. ◆ the air conditioner starts up in the mode selected when the ...

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    Adjusting the air flow direction vertically depending on the position of the indoor unit on the wall of your room, you can adjust the position of the outer air flow blade on the bottom of the unit, thus increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner. 1 press the button under the remote control fla...

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    Switching the unit on and off automatically (on/off timer) mode turbo off you can set the timer to switch the air conditioner on and/or off automatically at given times. Example: you wish to start cooling your room before you return from work; you decide to: ◆ switch the air conditioner on at 5:30 p...

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    Setting the sleep timer mode turbo off the sleep timer can be used when you are cooling or heating your room to switch the air conditioner off automatically after a period of six hours. N n n n o o o o tt tt e e e e if you wish to switch the unit off at a specific time, refer to page 16. 1 make sure...

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    Setting the quick timer mode turbo off the quick timer enables you to set the air conditioner to switch off automatically after a given period of time, by pressing one single button. The unit can be switched off automatically after 30 minutes, one hour, two hours, three hours or five hours. N n n n ...

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    Cancelling the on/off timer mode turbo off if you no longer wish to use the on/off timer that you have set, you can cancel it at any time. 1 to cancel the... Then press... Switch-on timer . Result:the indication flashes. Switch-off timer . Result:the indication flashes. 2 press the button. Result: ◆...

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    Operating recommendations here are a few recommendations that you should follow when using your air conditioner. Topic recommendation heating performances the heat pump inside the air conditioner absorbs heat from outside air and brings it indoors. If the temperature of the outside air drops, the ai...

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    Temperature and humidity ranges the following table indicates the temperature and humidity ranges within which the air conditioner can be used. If the air conditioner is used at... Then... High temperatures the automatic protection feature may be triggered and the air conditioner stopped. Low temper...

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    Explanation/solution ◆ check that the breaker used for the air conditioner is switched on. ◆ check that the operation indicator on the indoor unit is on; if necessary press (on/off) on the remote control. ◆ check whether the timer indicator on the indoor unit is switched on. If so: - wait until the ...

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    Operating your air conditioner without the remote control your air conditioner can be operated directly from the indoor unit if the remote control is lost or broken. 1 open the front grille by pulling on the tabs on the lower right and left sides of the indoor unit. 2 to switch the air conditioner o...

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    Operation function chart a-unit auto (cool) auto (heat) cool heat fan dry b-unit auto (cool) auto (heat) cool heat fan dry ✦ a unit and b unit are operated in a different operation mode. ✦ if the mixing operation of a unit (cooling) and b unit (heating) is selected, the outdoor fan operates in the l...

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    Technical specifications model performance ratings type 2 comp + 2 room a/b-unit : 9000 a/b-unit : 9500 208-230~, 60 20 cooling capacity heating capacity moisture removal indoor air flow (cooling) indoor air flow(heating) sound rating btu/h btu/h pts/h cfm cfm db v, hz a a w w a in in ft ft ft in lb...

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    Contents ◆ p reparing the i nstallation ■ deciding on where to install the air conditioner .......................................... 27 ■ air conditioner and accessories ................................................................... 30 ◆ i nstalling the i ndoor u nit ■ fixing the installation ...

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    Deciding on where to install the air conditioner when deciding on the location of the air conditioner with the owner, the following restrictions must be taken into account. General do not install the air conditioner in a location where it will come into contact with the following elements: ◆ combust...

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    Deciding on where to install the air conditioner (cont.) p reparing the i nstallation piping length and the height. A-unit b-unit pipe size unit liquid 1/4 " 1/4 " gas 3/8 " 3/8 " max. Piping length a 15 m (49ft 3in) 15 m (49ft 3in) max. Height b 3 m (9ft 10in) 3 m (9ft 10in) a b indoor unit outdoor...

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    Deciding on where to install the air conditioner (cont.) piping length and the height. P reparing the i nstallation a b indoor unit outdoor unit a b 160 mm (6 inch) or more 25 mm (1 inch) or more respect the clearances and maximum lengths indicated in the diagram below when installing the unit. ◗ 26...

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    Air conditioner and accessories the following accessories are supplied with the air conditioner. ➢ the quantities are indicated in parentheses. Accessories in the indoor unit case mode turbo off owner's instructio ns & installatio n manual split-type r oom air con ditioner installation plate fh.M4 x...

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    Fixing the installation plate before fixing the installation plate to a wall or window frame, you must determine the position of the 65 mm(2 inch) hole through which the cable, piping and hose pass to connect the indoor unit up to the outdoor unit. When facing the air conditioner in position on the ...

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    Purging the unit on delivery, the indoor unit is loaded with an inert gas. All this gas must therefore be purged before connecting the assembly piping. To purge the inert gas, proceed as follows. Unscrew the caps at the end of each pipe. Result: all inert gas escapes from the indoor unit. ➢ to preve...

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    To install the drain hose, proceed as follows. 1 if necessary, connect the 2 metre (79 inch) extension to the drain hose. 2 if you are using the extension, insulate the inside part of the extension drain hose with a shield. 3 pass the drain hose under the refrigerant piping, taking care to keep the ...

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    There are two refrigerant pipes of different diameters: ◆ a smaller one for the liquid refrigerant ◆ a larger one for the gas refrigerant a short length of piping is already fitted to the air conditioner. You must extend this piping using assembly piping (optionally supplied). The connection procedu...

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    Five metres of piping is supplied with the air conditioner(optional). This length can if necessary be: ◆ extended to a maximum of ten metres ◆ shortened as required ☛ if more than five metres of piping is required: ◆ the assembly cable must also be extended ◆ refrigerant must be added to the circuit...

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    Connecting the cables to the outdoor unit two electric cables must be connected to the outdoor unit: ◆ the assembly cable connecting the indoor unit to the outdoor unit. ◆ the power cable connecting the auxiliary circuit breaker to the outdoor unit. 1 remove the terminal board cover on the side of t...

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    Auxiliary circuit breaker ◆ auxiliary circuit breaker should be installed near outdoor unit so that each access is possible. Main/outdoor power supply cable are connected to upper/lower terminal of auxiliary circuit breaker. ◆ it is necessary that the conduit kit for power supply to the outdoor unit...

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    I nstalling the o utdoor u nit checking correct earthing if the power distribution circuit does not have an earth or the earth does not comply with specifications, an earthing electrode must be installed. The corresponding accessories are not supplied with the air conditioner. 1 select an earthing e...

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    Installing and connecting the outdoor unit drain hose fixing the unit in position the outdoor unit must be installed on a rigid and stable base to avoid any increase in the noise level and vibration, particularly if the outdoor unit is to be installed close to a neighbour. If it is to be installed i...

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    C ompleting the i nstallation stem cap valve stem liquid side gas side service port a b indoor a-unit indoor b-unit vacuum pump air purging 1 check the piping connections. 2 connect the charging hose of low pressure side of manifold gauge to the packed valve having a service port (3/8 ” or 1/2 ” pac...

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    C ompleting the i nstallation refrigerant refill if connecting pipe of more than 10 metres is installed, additional refrigerant should be charged by extra metre. You don’t have to charge additional refrigerant up to 10 metres of connecting pipe. 1 remove the valve stem cap and service port of 3-way ...

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    C ompleting the i nstallation performing leak tests before completing the installation (insulation of the cables, hose and piping and fixing of the indoor unit to the installation plate), you must check that there are no gas leaks. To check for gas leaks on the... Then, using a leak detector, check ...

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    C ompleting the i nstallation to complete the installation, perform the following checks and tests to ensure that the air conditioner is operating correctly. 1 review all the following elements in the installation: ◆ installation site strength ◆ piping connection tightness to detect any gas leakages...

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    Checking and testing operations (cont.) c ompleting the i nstallation c b test operating c b a a 3 check the connection of pcb communication of outdoor unit. (check whether the red led of outdoor unit pcb is flickering.) ◆ the communication lamp is flickering after the display of each unit on the ou...

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    C ompleting the i nstallation display explanation outdoor sensor error (short/open) outdoor a cond pipe sensor error (short/open) outdoor b cond pipe sensor error (short/open) outdoor c cond pipe sensor error (short/open) a unit test operation error b unit test operation error c unit test operation ...

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    C ompleting the i nstallation 4 check the test operation status by pressing the pcb switch s/w-a, s/w-b and s/w-c of outdoor unit. ◆ check the operation status by pushing the switch one at time. ◆ perform the test operation only for the unit selected last. ◆ check the pipe pressure and the other ope...

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    Installing the remote control holder explaining operations to the owner before leaving the premises on which you have installed the air conditioner, you should explain the following operations to the owner, making reference to the appropriate pages in the owner’s instruction booklet. 1 how to start ...

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    Electronics printed in korea this air conditioner is manufactured by: este aire acondicionado ha sido fabricado por: ce climatiseur est fabrique par:.