AQV09T Series AQV12T Series AQV18T Series Air Conditioner user & installation manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. SA_BORACAY_IB&IM_EN_DB98-34690A_del_screw.indd 1 5/14/2015 2:48:36 PM...
Features of your new air conditioner Contents USING PARTS Cool Summer Offer Safety precautions ................3 On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless Checking before use ...............9 nights, there is no better escape from the heat than the Checking the name of the parts ..........10 cool comforts of home.
If you have any questions, call your nearest contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Important safety symbols and precautions: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe WARNING personal injury or death.
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Safety precautions Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak. ...
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CAUTION FOR POWER SUPPLY When not using the air conditioner for a long period of time or during a thunder/lightning storm, cut the power at the circuit breaker. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. WARNING FOR USING If the appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service center.
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Safety precautions Do not insert your fingers or foreign substances into the outlet when the air conditioner is operating. Take special care that children do not injure themselves by inserting their fingers into the product. Do not touch the air flow blade with your hands or fingers during the heating operation.
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CAUTION FOR USING Do not place objects or devices under the indoor unit. Water dripping from the indoor unit may result in fire or property damage. (example electrical appliances) Check that the installation frame of the outdoor unit is not broken at least once a year.
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Safety precautions This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The internal fan is switched off automatically and restarted only after the defrost cycle is completed. • A Samsung-branded air conditioning unit installed in an area which is not easily accessible (including without limitation roofs or positions above 2.4 metres for the outdoor unit) may require additional costs for labour and access equipment as may be mandated by occupational health and safety requirements.
Checking the name of the parts Your air conditioner may slightly look different from illustration shown below depending on your model. Main parts Room temperature sensor Air intake Air filter (under the panel) Air flow blade (up and down) Air flow blade Blade pin lever (left and right) Display...
Checking the remote controller • Point the remote controller towards the remote controller receiver of the indoor unit. • W hen you properly press the button on the remote controller, you will hear beep sound from the indoor unit and a transmit indicator( ) appears on the remote controller display. Remote controller buttons Before using the functions of the remote controller, you should set the current time. (Refer to p.17) Remote controller display Power Turn on/off the air conditioner.
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Checking the remote controller Remote controller display Quiet indicator Turbo indicator Operation mode indicator SPi indicator Low battery indicator Smart Saver indicator Transmit indicator Air swing indicator F indicator Set temperature indicator Fan speed indicator Auto (Turbo) On Timer indicator Off Timer indicator Medium indicator...
Basic function Basic operation is an operation mode that can be selected by pressing the Mode button. Auto In Auto mode, the air conditioner will automatically set the temperature and fan speed depending on the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor. Cool In Cool mode, the air conditioner will cool your room.
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Basic function AIR CONDITIONER DEMAND RESPONSE MODES Operational Demand response Mandatory for compliance with Description of operation in this mode instruction (OI) mode (DRM)* this Standard (AS/NZS 4755.3.1) OI 1 DRM 1 Indoor fan and Compressor off OI 2 DRM 2 The air conditioner continues to cool or heat during the demand response event, but the electrical energy consumed by the air conditioner in a half hour period is not more than 50% of the total...
Adjusting the air flow direction Air flow can be directed to your desired position. Vertical air flow Air flow blades move up and down. Press the Air swing button on the remote controller. A ir swing indicator will be on the remote controller display and air flow blades move ...
mode Before using good' sleep mode, set the current time.(For setting current time, refer to the page 17.) For a comfortable sleep, the air conditioner will operate it Fall asleep Sound sleep Wake up from mode. When the air conditioner is on and in cool/heat mode 1. Press the button on the remote controller. indicator appears and Off timer indicator starts blinking on the remote ...
Setting the Current time Before using the functions of the air-conditioner, set the current time. 1. Press 2 F button F indicator appears on the remote controller display. 2. Press Time Set button to set the current time AM or PM indicator will blink and you can set the time by pressing Temp hr. + or – ...
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Setting the On/Off timer 3. Press the Set/Cancel button to active it. Setting Off timer On timer indicator stops blinking and reserved time will be displayed for 3 seconds. If you don’t press Set/Cancel button within 10 seconds after selecting the time the ...
Using the Smart Saver function This function will set the temperature range limit while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode. Press the Smart Saver button on the remote controller while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode. S mart Saver indicator and air swing indicator appears automatically on the ...
Using the Auto Clean function Auto clean function will minimise the moisture inside of the indoor unit. Activate this function to help provide you with clean air. Press the Auto Clean button. When the air conditioner is turned off, The Auto clean indicator on the indoor unit display appears and the Auto clean function ...
Cleaning the air conditioner • Make sure to turn off the power of the indoor unit and cut-off the power supply before cleaning the air conditioner. CAUTION Cleaning the indoor unit Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly damp micro fiber cloth when ...
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Cleaning the air conditioner Removing the Air filter Grab the handle and lift it up. Then, pull the Air filter towards you and slide it down. Air filter Cleaning the air filter Washable foam based air filter captures large particles from the air. The filter is cleaned with a vacuum or by hand washing. Open the panel and put the Air filter out.
Maintaining the air conditioner If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition. 1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and cut-off the power supply.
Troubleshooting Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION The air conditioner • Check power status and then operate the air conditioner does not work at all. again. • P lug in or switch on the circuit breaker and then operate the air conditioner again. • E nsure Isolator is switch on. • C heck if you have set the Off Timer. Operate the air conditioner again by pressing the Power button.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION Fan speed • C heck if you have selected Auto/Dry/Turbo/ mode. In adjustment is not these mode, fan speed is set to Auto and you cannot adjust the fan working. speed. Remote controller is • Check if your batteries are depleted. not working. • Make sure nothing is blocking your remote controller sensor. • C heck that there are strong lighting apparatus near the air conditioner.
In order to help prevent electric shocks, fires or injuries, always stop the unit, disable the protection switch and contact SAMSUNG’s technical support if the unit produces smoke, if the power cable is hot or damaged or if the unit is very noisy. Always remember to inspect the unit, electric connections, refrigerant tubes and protections regularly. These operations ...
Installing the unit IMPORTANT: W hen installing the unit, always remember to connect first the refrigerant tubes, then the electrical lines. Always disassemble the electric lines before the refrigerant tubes. Upon receipt, inspect the product to verify that it has not been damaged during transport. If the product appears damaged, DO NOT INSTALL it and immediately report the damage to the carrier or retailer (if the installer or the authorized technician has collected the material from the retailer.) After completing the installation, always carry out a functional test and provide the instructions on how to operate the air ...
Choosing the installation location Outdoor Unit Where it is not exposed to strong wind Well ventilated and dustless places Where possible keep out of sunlight and rain Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air ...
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Space Requirements for Outdoor Unit When installing 1 outdoor unit Figure Description Top view Side view Air intake Air outlet Air intake Air outlet Air flow direction (Unit : mm) When the air outlet is opposite When the air outlet is towards the ...
Choosing the installation location (Unit : mm) When the walls are blocking front and the rear side of the outdoor When the upper part of the outdoor unit and units the air outlet is opposite the wall 300 or more 600 or more 600 or more ...
Tools required for installation General Tools • Vacuum Pump(Backward flowing prevention) • Manifold Gauge • Stud Finder • Torque Wrench • Pipe Cutter • Reamer • Pipe Bender • Spirit Level • Screw Driver • Spanner • Drill • L Wrench • Measuring Tape Tools for test operations • Thermometer • Resistance Meter • Electroscope Fixing the installation plate You can select the direction of the drain hose depending on where you want to install the indoor unit. Therefore before fixing the installation plate to a wall or a window frame, you must determine the position of the 65mm hole through which the cable, pipe and hose pass to connect the indoor unit to the outdoor unit.
Connecting the assembly cable Cable specification Model Power cable Type GL Interconnection cable 3G x 1.0mm², H07RN-F (60245 IEC66) 3G, 2.5mm² 10A(09/12) H07RN-F(60245 IEC66) 15A (18) 2 x 0.75mm², H05RN-F(60245 IEC57) 09/12/18 4 x 0.75mm², H05RN-F (60245 IEC57) DRED Connected Wire (Only for reference) • C onnect the power cable to the auxiliary circuit breaker. If every pole fails to connect to the power supply, it must be incorporated in a wire with a contact opening of ≥3mm.
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2 . Open the front grille. 3 . Remove the screw securing the connector cover. 4 . Pass the assembly cable through the rear of the indoor unit and connect the assembly cable to terminals. (Refer to the picture below) • E ach wire is labeled with the corresponding terminal number.
Connecting the assembly cable DRED wiring diagram Outdoor unit ASSY Control out DRED SUB PBA COMMON DRED Controller DRM3 DRM2 DRM1 Installing and connecting the assembly pipe of the indoor unit Connect indoor and outdoor units with field-supplied copper pipes by means of flare connections. Use insulated seamless refrigeration grade pipe only, (Cu DHP type according to ISO1337), degreased and deoxidized, suitable for operating pressures of at least 4200 kPa and for burst pressure of at least 20700 kPa.
4. Cut off the remaining foam insulation. 5. If necessary, bend the pipe to fit along the bottom of the indoor unit. Then pull it out through the appropriate hole. The pipe should not project from the rear of the indoor unit. ...
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Cutting or extending the pipe 1. Make sure that you have all the required tools (pipe cutter, reamer, flaring tool and pipe holder). 2. If you want to shorten the pipe, cut it using a pipe cutter, ensuring that the cut edge remains at 90° with the side of the pipe (see below examples of correct and incorrect cut edges).
Installing and connecting the drain hose of the indoor unit When installing the drain hose for the indoor unit, check if condensation draining is adequate. When passing the drain hose through the 65-mm hole drilled in the wall, check the followings: Wall Indoor unit Drain hose The drain hose must NOT The end of the drain hose The drain hose must not slant upwards.
Installing and connecting the drain hose of the indoor unit 6. Pass the drain hose under the refrigerant pipe, keeping the drain hose tight. 7. Pass the drain hose through the hole in the wall. Check if it slants Shield downwards as seen in the picture.
Installing and connecting the drain hose of the outdoor unit While heating, ice may accumulate. During the process of defrosting, check if condensation draining is adequate. For adequate draining, do the following. 1. Insert the drain plug into the drain hole on the underside of the outdoor unit. • T o avoid drain plug from contacting the ground, secure gap between the Drain plug ground and the bottom surface of the outdoor unit.
Evacuating the connected pipes Outdoor unit Indoor unit 1. Connect each assembly pipe to the appropriate valve on the outdoor unit and Gas pipe side tighten the flare nut. 2. Tighten the flare nut first with your hands, and then with a torque wrench, Liquid pipe side applying the following torque.
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Important information regulation regarding the refrigerant used This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Refrigerant type GWP value Protocol. R-410A 1975 Do not vent gases into the atmosphere. GWP=Global Warming Potential 1. Please fill in with indelible ink, Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases ...
Performing the gas leak tests Make sure to check for gas leaks before completing the installation process (connecting the assembly pipe and hose between indoor unit and outdoor unit, insulating the cables, hose and pipe, and fixing the indoor unit to the installation plate). Test part for outdoor unit Test part for indoor unit Tightening torque for body cap...
Fixing the indoor unit in place Perform the following work on the area where gas leak test was done priorly. After checking for gas leaks in the system, insulate the pipe, hose and cables. Insulation Then place the indoor unit on the installation plate. 1.
Final Check and Trial Operation To complete the installation, perform the following checks and tests to ensure that the air conditioner operates correctly. Check the followings: • Strength of the installation site • Tightness of pipe connection to detect gas leak • Electric wiring connection • Heat-resistant insulation of the pipe • Drainage • Grounding conductor connection • Correct operation (follow the steps below) 1. Press the Power button and check the following: The indicator on the indoor unit lights up.
How to connect your extended power cables Items to prepare (compressor and insulation tape should be prepared by an installation technician.) Tools Crimping plier Connection sleeve (mm) Insulation tape Contraction tube (mm) Spec MH-14 20xØ7.0(HxOD) Width 18mm 50xØ8.0(LxOD) Shape 1. As shown in the figure, peel off the shields from the rubber/wire (Unit: mm) of the power cable.
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