Hitachi RAC-10GH5, Service Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance must be carried out when filter lamp lights. Before cleaning, stop
operation and switch off the power supply.
1. AIR FILTER
Clean the Pre-filter, as it removes dust inside the room. In case the Pre-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
Pre-filter following the procedure below.
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CAUTION
1
Open the front panel and remove the Pre-filter
Gently lift and remove the air purifying filters
from the air purifying filter frame.
2
Vacuum dust from the Pre-filter and air
purifying filter using vacuum cleaner. If there is
too much dust, rinse under running tap water
and gently brush it with soft bristle brush. Allow
filters to dry in shade.
3
Re-insert the air purifying filter to the filter
frame. Set the Pre-filter with “FRONT” mark
facing front, and slot them into the original
state.
After attaching the Pre-filters, push the front
panel at three arrow portions as shown in
figure and close it.
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CAUTION
Do not wash with hot water at more than 40°C. The filters may shrink.
When washing it, shake off moisture completely and dry it in the shade; do not expose it directly to
the sun. The filters may shrink.
PROCEDURE
Pre filter