12 Maintenance and service
Installation and operation manual
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FCAG35~140AVEB
Split system air conditioners
4P471224-1 – 2017.03
▪ The air flow flap itself adjusts its position.
▪ The air flow direction can be fixed by the user.
▪ Automatic
and desired position .
WARNING
Never touch the air outlet or the horizontal blades while the
swing flap is in operation. Fingers may become caught or
the unit may break down.
NOTICE
▪ The movable limit of the flap is changeable. Contact
your dealer for details. (only for double-flow, multi-flow,
corner, ceiling-suspended and wall-mounted).
▪ Avoid operating in the horizontal direction
. It may
cause dew or dust to settle on the ceiling or flap.
12
Maintenance and service
NOTICE
Never inspect or service the unit by yourself. Ask a
qualified service person to perform this work. However, as
end user, you may clean the air filter, suction grille, air
outlet and outside panels.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with a fuse of a wrong ampere ratings
or other wires when a fuse blows out. Use of wire or
copper wire may cause the unit to break down or cause a
fire.
CAUTION
Do not insert fingers, rods or other objects into the air inlet
or outlet. Do not remove the fan guard. When the fan is
rotating at high speed, it will cause injury.
CAUTION
After a long use, check the unit stand and fitting for
damage. If damaged, the unit may fall and result in injury.
NOTICE
Do not wipe the controller operation panel with benzine,
thinner, chemical dust cloth, etc. The panel may get
discoloured or the coating peeled off. If it is heavily dirty,
soak a cloth in water-diluted neutral detergent, squeeze it
well and wipe the panel clean. Wipe it with another dry
cloth.
CAUTION
Before accessing terminal devices, make sure to interrupt
all power supply.
NOTICE
When cleaning the heat exchanger, make sure to remove
the switch box, fan motor, drain pump and float switch.
Water or detergent might deteriorate the insulation of
electronic components and result in burnout of these
components.
12.1
Cleaning the air filter, suction
grille, air outlet and outside panels
12.1.1
To clean the air filter
When to clean the air filter
:
▪ Rule of thumb: Clean every 6 months. If the air in the room is
extremely contaminated, increase the cleaning frequency.
▪ Depending on the settings, the user interface can display the
TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
notification. Clean the air filter
when the notification is displayed.
▪ If the dirt becomes impossible to clean, change the air filter
(= optional equipment).
How to clean the air filter
:
NOTICE
Do NOT use water of 50°C or higher.
Possible
consequence:
Discoloration and deformation.
1
Open the suction grille.
1
2
Remove the air filter.
1
2
3
3
Clean the air filter. Use a vacuum cleaner or wash with water. If
the air filter is very dirty, use a soft brush and neutral detergent.
4
Dry the air filter in the shadow.
5
Reattach the air filter and close the suction grille.
6
Turn ON the power.
7
Press the
FILTER SIGN RESET
button.
Result:
The
TIME TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
notification
disappears from the user interface.
12.1.2
To clean the suction grille
NOTICE
Do NOT use water of 50°C or higher.
Possible
consequence:
Discoloration and deformation.
1
Open the suction grille.
1
2
Remove the suction grille.
