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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR UNIT

Beginning of Season

PRIOR TO OPERATION
• Carefully inspect both indoor and outdoor unit for blockages of
  the inlet and outlet exhaust vents.
• Inspect ground connection. Ensure that ground wire is properly
  connected.
• Inspect Air Filters and clean if necessary.
• Install new batteries in the remote control unit ( 2 ea “AAA”).

During the Season

CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS
• Filters should be cleaned every 2 weeks or more often if the unit
  is used continuously or the unit is operated in a high dust area.

TO REMOVE THE AIR FILTERS:
• To open the indoor unit, pressing on the outside edges of the
  lower corners of the cover and pull outwards. The front cover 
  will swing upwards. DO NOT OPEN FRONT COVER FURTHER
  THAN STOPS. DO NOT FORCE THE FRONT COVER OPEN.

• To remove the filters, push the filter upwards from the bottom to
  release.

• Clean the filters by washing in lukewarm water (about 86°F).
  Allow the filters to dry before re-installing. DO NOT USE HOT
  WATER. DO NOT USE HARSH CHEMICALS.

• Re-install clean filters by sliding the filter in at the top then
  locking behind tabs on the bottom.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE FILTERS IN
  PLACE. DAMAGE TO THE UNIT COULD OCCUR.

NOTICE: Performance of this unit is greatly reduced when operated
with dirty, damaged, or clogged filters.

AFTER THE OPERATING SEASON
• Set the temperature to 86°F and operate the unit in the FAN
  MODE for about  4 - 6 hours to thoroughly remove any moisture
  from the interior of the unit.

• Turn the unit off. In the OFF mode, the unit still comsumes
  about 5 watts of power. If you wish to completely turn the unit
  off, turn off the breaker to the unit.
• Clean and re-install the air filters.
• Clean both the indoor and outdoor units.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store the
  remote control in a safe place.

If you have a problem with your unit, please check the following
items BEFORE calling for service:

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit will
not operate

Is there power at the   Is the remote control   Is the timer on
unit                                operating

Check for tripped        Point remote at unit     Check the TIMER
breaker or blown         and press the power    status. If the TIMER is
fuse                               button. You should      on, press
                                      hear a “BEEP” if the    “AUTOSTART” button
Turn breaker off for     unit is receiving a         to cancel timer
30 seconds then turn  signal from the              operation.
                                      remote.

                                      Replace batteries in
                                      remote. 

If the unit will

operate but not

cool

 Is there remote set      Is there air flow?          Is unit sized properly?
 properly                               

 Set temperature           Check for clogged      Check with
 lower than current       filter.                             Installation contractor
 room temperature.       Check for blocked
 Verify that unit is in     intake or outlets.
 “COOL” mode.             Check fan mode
 Unit takes 3 minutes
 to restart after
 shutdown. 

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Summary of Contents for 12H43YCX

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM MODEL 9H43YCX 12H43YCX 950 0038 revE 05 16 07 Copyright IRP 2006 ...

Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS USER INSTRUCTIONS 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION AND INDICATORS 3 MAINTENANCE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 WARRANTY 10 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 10 ...

Page 3: ... where there is a possibility of combustible gases or fumes In damp or moist areas Always use proper size breaker or fuse Failure to do so may cause fire OPERATION Always turn the unit to the OFF mode with the remote control Never use a circuit breaker or fuse as a means to turn the unit off and on except in the case of an emergency Do not operate this unit if you are wet or have wet hands Electri...

Page 4: ... will start at the set time RUN AND TIMER light is on Unit is operating in AUTOSTOP mode and will stop at the set time EMERGENCY OPERATION SWITCH Is located under front cover of indoor unit PRESS ON Unit will operate at last known function and temperature PRESS OFF Unit will stop until restarted by the remote or by this switch Line set and cables CONDENSER AIR DISCHARGE CONDENSER AIR INLETS side a...

Page 5: ...OUR MIN These buttons adjust the room temperature Activates the SLEEP mode Starts timer operation Stops timer operation HOUR MIN Buttons These buttons are used for setting present and auto start stop times OPERATION MODE Indicator SWING Indicator Indicates set temperature except in AUTO mode Indicates swing angle of horizontal louvers ON OFF Button Pressing this button turns the unit On or OFF VAN...

Page 6: ...9 F the system will function in the DEHUMIDIFY mode When the room temperature is above 79 F the system will function in the COOLING mode AUTOSTART SWING FAN SPEED AUTOSTOP HOUR MIN 1 Press the ON OFF Button to turn the unit ON 2 Press the MODE Button and select the DEHUMIDIFY mode FAN SPEED Button 3 Press the FAN SPEED Button to select the desired fan speed Temperature adjusting procedure during A...

Page 7: ... the HEAT Mode FAN SPEED Button 4 Press the FAN SPEED Button to select the desired fan speed Temperature adjusting procedure during AUTO SELECT operation 5 Press the ON OFF Button or select another mode to stop the HEAT mode 3 Press the or Buttons to adjust the room temperature Each press of the button will change the temperature 1 NOTE When the outside temperature is very low and the humidity is ...

Page 8: ...s the SLEEP Button again to return to normal operation In the SLEEP mode the system lowers the fan speed and raises the setpoint temperature slightly 6 CLK Button to set clock 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote 2 Use a ball point pen or similar device press this button one time 3 Press the HOUR button to set the hours 4 Press the MIN button to set the minutes 5 Press the CLK butt...

Page 9: ...he selected time is reached The Autostart function will stop the unit in the last selected mode The Autostart function will turn the unit OFF when the selected time is reached NOTE The AUTOSTART and AUTOSTOP timers can be used in combination with each other For example to have the unit come on and run for 3 hours beginning at 10 00 am set the AUTOSTART time to 10 00 am and set the AUTOSTOP time to...

Page 10: ...rs control the vertical air flow from the unit There are 5 stationary angles 5 Press the SWING button to over ride the VANE CONTROL button When pressed The SWING button makes the horizontal louvers swing continuously up and down By operating the VANE CONTROL and SWING buttons you may direct the airflow to maximize the cooling effectiveness NOTE in the cooling operation with the VANE CONTROL blowin...

Page 11: ...with dirty damaged or clogged filters AFTER THE OPERATING SEASON Set the temperature to 86 F and operate the unit in the FAN MODE for about 4 6 hours to thoroughly remove any moisture from the interior of the unit Turn the unit off In the OFF mode the unit still comsumes about 5 watts of power If you wish to completely turn the unit off turn off the breaker to the unit Clean and re install the air...

Page 12: ...e in possession of the consumer that is not a result of a defect in material or workmanship Damaged caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow all care and maintenance instructions in the manual Damage to the finish of the case or other parts caused by water Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the unit by anyone other than a qualified technician Air Filters Freight and insuran...

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