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PKA-RP·HAL
1
Pull both the bottom corners of the intake grille to open the grille, then lift the
fi
lter.
6. Care and Cleaning
1
Open the intake grille.
2
Hold the knob on the
fi
lter then pull the
fi
lter up in the direction of an arrow. To
replace the
fi
lter after cleaning, be sure to insert the
fi
lter far enough until it
fi
ts
into the stopper.
A
Filter
B
Intake Grille
C
Knob
D
Stopper
RP71
→
3 pieces
RP125
→
4 pieces
►
Cleaning the oil
fi
lter (PCA-RP·HAQ Series)
1) Removing the oil
fi
lter
1
Remove the
fi
lter by sliding it in the direction of an arrow.
2) Replacing the
fi
lter element
1
Remove the oil
fi
lter by sliding it in the direction of an arrow.
2
Remove the two metal
fi
ttings for
fi
lter element according to the following proce-
dure. Bend the metal
fi
ttings towards
1
side (inside) and then slide them in the
direction of
2
to remove.
3
Replace the
fi
lter element (disposable).
Optional parts: PAC-SG38KF (12 pieces)
Note:
Install the
fi
lter element within the frame securely.
4
Install the metal
fi
ttings for
fi
lter element in their original positions.
5
Turn the side of oil
fi
lter that the metal
fi
ttings are installed downward and install
the
fi
lter in the unit.
A
Handle
C
Filter element
B
Oil
fi
lter
D
Metal
fi
tting for
fi
lter element
3) Cleaning the frame of the oil
fi
lter
Tools to be prepared
• Protective goods such as a rubber glove
• Scrubbing brush or brush
Note:
Avoid using a metal scrubbing brush or brush since the aluminum materials
could be damaged.
• Household neutral detergent or alkalescent detergent (for washing dishes or
clothes)
Note:
If alkaline detergent is used for cleaning, the part made of aluminum could
discolor.
Note:
Make sure the
fi
lter element is removed when cleaning the oil
fi
lter.
1
If the
fi
lter is not so dirty. (If the
fi
lter is cleaned once a week (once per 100 oper-
ating hours).)
Wash the
fi
lter with water and above-mentioned detergent using a scrubbing brush
or brush, etc. (It is more effective to wash the
fi
lter with lukewarm water.)
2
If the
fi
lter is extremely dirty.
Put the previously-mentioned detergent (its strength should be about 1/10 of un-
diluted solution) into hot water whose temperature is 50 °C or less, and soak the
fi
lter for 1 hour or more before washing.
Warning:
To prevent your hand from burning, start washing the
fi
lter after the hot water
gets cold.
Cleaning the indoor unit
• Wipe the outside of the unit with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
• Clean off any oil stains or fi nger marks using a neutral household de-
tergent (such as dishwashing liquid or laundry detergent).
Caution:
Never use gasoline, benzene, thinner, scouring powder or any type
of non-neutral detergent, as these substances may damage the
unit’s case.
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PCA-RP·HAQ
B
A
D
C
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PCA-RP·KAQ
