Features of your new air conditioner Contents Cool Summer Offer USING PARTS On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless Safety precautions ................. 3 nights, there is no better escape from the heat than the Checking before use ..............6 cool comforts of home.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. 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: WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
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Safety precautions FOR POWER SUPPLY WARNING Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis. Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth. ...
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FOR USING WARNING Do not place an object near the outdoor unit that allows children to climb onto the machine. This may result in children seriously injuring themselves. Do not use this air conditioner for long periods of time in badly ventilated locations or near infirm people. Since this may be dangerous due to a lack of oxygen, Open a window at least once an hour.
Checking before use Operation ranges The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the table for efficient use. Mode Indoor temperature Outdoor temperature Indoor humidity Cooling 16˚C~32˚C -10˚C~46˚C Relative humidity 80% or less Heating 27˚C or less -15˚C~24˚C...
Checking the name of the parts Your air conditioner may slightly look diff erent from illustration shown above depending on your model. Main parts Humidity Room sensor temperature sensor Air intake Air intake Full HD fi lter(under the panel) Full HD fi lter(under the panel) Air fl ow blade (left and right) Air fl ow blade...
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.14) Remote controller display Power Turn on/off the air conditioner.
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Remote controller display Operation mode Quiet indicator Turbo indicator indicator Low battery indicator SPi indicator Smart Saver indicator Transmit indicator d'light Cool indicator Air swing indicator F indicator Fan speed indicator Set temperature indicator Auto (Turbo) On Timer indicator Off Timer indicator Medium indicator Time 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. • I f using a multi system, in Auto operation, the system selects a temperature setting and an appropriate operation mode (COOL or HEAT) based on the room temperature at the start of the operation.
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Press the button to turn on the air conditioner. Press the button to set the operating mode. • Each time you press the Mode button, the mode will change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat. Press the button to set the desired fan speed. Auto (Auto) Cool...
Adjusting the air fl ow direction Air fl ow can be directed to your desired position. Vertical air fl ow Air fl ow blades move up and down. Press the Air swing Press the button on the remote controller. A ir swing indicator will be on the remote controller display and air fl ow blades move ...
mode Before using good' sleep mode, set the current time.(For setting current time, refer to the page 14.) 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.
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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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 to help you save energy while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode. Press the Smart Saver button on the remote controller while the air conditioner is Press the operating in Cool mode.
Using the Auto Clean function Auto clean function will prevent mold from growing by eliminating the moisture inside of the indoor unit. Your indoor unit evaporates the moisture inside of the unit. Activate this function to provide you with more clean and healthier air. Press the Auto Clean button.
Using the Quiet function You can reduce the noise generated from an indoor unit. Press the Quiet button on the remote controller while the air conditioner is operating Press the in Cool/Heat mode. Q uiet indicator appears on the remote controller display. ...
Cleaning the air conditioner • M ake sure the power is turned off and unplugged from the wall socket when cleaning the air conditioner. Cleaning the indoor unit Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly damp micro fiber cloth ...
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Cleaning the air conditioner Removing the Full HD fi lter Grab the handle and lift it up. Then, pull the Full HD fi lter towards you and slide it down. Full HD fi lter Cleaning the Full HD fi lter Washable foam based Full HD fi lter captures large particles from the air.
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 disconnect the power plug. There may be internal damage if moisture is left in components.
Troubleshooting Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION The air conditioner does • Check power status and then operate the air conditioner again. not work at all. • P lug in or switch on the circuit breaker and then operate the air conditioner again. • C heck if you have set the Off Timer. Operate the air conditioner again by pressing the Power button. The temperature • C heck if you have selected Dry/Fan/Turbo/d'light Cool mode. In these modes, desired adjustment is not working.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION Error is indicated. • If error indicator such as All blink , appears on the indoor unit display, contact nearest contact center. Noise is generated. • D epending on the status of the air conditioner usage, noise can be heard when refrigerant flow movement changes. It is normal. Smoke is generated from • I f may not be a fire but it can be a steam generated by the defrost operation from outdoor the outdoor unit.
In order to 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: When 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. ...
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Choosing the installation location Outdoor Unit Where it is not exposed to strong wind Well ventilated and dustless places Out of the direct sunlight and rain Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air ...
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Space Requirements for Outdoor Unit If using a multi system, install as described in the installation manual supplied with the outdoor unit. When installing 1 outdoor unit ◆Figure Description Top view Side view Air intake Air outlet Air intake Air outlet Air flow direction ...
Choosing the installation location (Unit : mm) ◆ When the walls are blocking front and the rear side of the outdoor units ◆ When the upper part of the outdoor unit and the air outlet is opposite the wall 300 or more 600 or more 600 or more ◆...
Optional accessories If using a multi system, refer to the manual supplied with the outdoor unit. The following connection accessories are optional. If they are not supplied, you should obtain them before installing the air conditioner. Insulated Insulated Assembly Insulated Assembly Pipe, PE T3 Foam Tube Vinyl Tapes (2) Drain Plug (1)
Fixing the installation plate 2. Determine the position of the pipe and drain hose hole as seen in the picture and drill the hole with an inner diameter of 65mm so that it slants slightly downwards. (Unit : mm) Model Pipe hole • M ake sure to drill only one hole (Ø65mm)
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1. Extend the assembly cable if necessary. • Do not connect two or more diff erent cables to extend the length. It may cause fi re. 2 . Open the front grille. 3 . Remove the screw securing the connector cover. 4 .
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.
Purging the indoor unit The indoor unit is supplied with inert gas (nitrogen). Before installing the unit, check if nitrogen gas flow out of indoor unit. If this one isn’t true, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT since leakage could be inside the indoor unit. 1.
Cutting or extending the pipe 5. Check if you flared the pipe correctly (see examples of incorrectly flared pipes below). Correct Damaged Uneven Inclined Cracked Surface Thickness 6. Align the pipes to connect them easily. Tighten the flare nuts first with your hands, and then with a torque wrench, applying the following torque.
Drain hose installation 1. If necessary, connect the 2-meter extension drain hose to the drain hose. 2. If you use the extension drain hose, insulate the inside of the extension drain hose with a shield. 3. Fit the drain hose into 1 of 2 drain hose holes, then fix the end of the drain hose tightly with a clamp.
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.
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3. Connect the charging hose of the low-pressure side of manifold gauge to a Manifold gauge gas service port as seen in the picture. 4. Open the valve of the low pressure side of manifold gauge counterclockwise. Valve 5. Purge the air in the connected pipes using the vacuum pump for about Gas service port 15 minutes.
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Purging the connected pipes Important information regulation regarding the refrigerant used This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Refrigerant type GWP value Protocol. R410A 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 If using a multi system, refer to the manual supplied with the outdoor unit. 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). To check for gas leaks on the outdoor unit, Check the valve A and B using a leak detector.
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.
Sub PCB installation(optional) Only for multi system (Wried remote controller, central remote controller etc.) 1. Turn the power off and take off the front panel of the indoor unit. 2. Take off the Cover PCB. Cover 3. Attach the Sub PCB to the right side of the Panel frame. 4.
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