Hitachi RAC-07CHV1, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Before the cleaning, stop operation and disconnect the power supply.
1. AIR FILTER
Clean the air filter, as it removes dust inside the room. In case the air filter is full of dust, the air flow
will decrease and the cooling capacity will be reduced. Further, noise may occur. Be sure to clean the
filter following the procedure below.
2. CLEANING OF FRONT COVER, ETC.
● Never use hot water (above 40
°
C),
benzine, gasoline, acid, thinner or
a brush, because they will damage
the plastic surface and the coating.
CAUTION
● Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
● When it is excessively dirty, wipe
with a soft cloth soaked in
lukewarm water or neutral
detergent. Then wipe thoroughly
with a soft dry cloth.
● Wipe the remote controller
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
NOTE:
● This model has an air cleaning filter. The cooling
capacity is slightly weakened and the cooling speed
becomes slower when the air cleaning filter is used.
So, set the fan speed to “HIGH” when using it in this
condition.
● Recommended to replace the air cleaning filter after
every 3 months for normal usage. Type number for this
air cleaning filter is
<
SPX-CFH3
>
. Please use this
number for ordering when you want to renew it.
Set the filter with “FRONT” mark facing
front, and slot in them to the original
state.
● Do not wash with hot water at more than 40
°
C. The
filter may shrink.
● When washing it, shake off moisture completely and
dry it in the shade; do not expose it directly to the
sun. The filter may shrink.
● Do not operate the air conditioner with the filter
removed. Dust may enter the air conditioner and
cause trouble.
CAUTION
1. Remove dust from the filter using a vacuum cleaner.
If there is too much dust, use neutral detergent.
After using neutral detergent, wash with clean water
and dry in the shade.
2. Install the filters.
(Set them with “FRONT”
mark facing front.)
Slot in the filter to the original state.
REMOVING METHOD
1. Press the “ (AUTO SWING)”
button, let the deflector facing
downward.
2. Remove the filter from the lower side
as the arrow shown.
INSTALLATION METHOD
CAUTION
BENZINE
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C
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THINNER
PROCEDURE