Frigidaire FRS184YC20 Owner's manual

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Welcome to the world of

simple handling and no worries

Thank you for choosing Frigidaire. This manual contains all of the information

required to guarantee your safety and the appropriate use of your air

conditioner.

Please read all of the instructions before using the air conditioner and keep

this manual for future reference.

We know you will enjoy your new air conditioner and thank you for choosing

our product.

We hope you will consider us for future purchase.

Environmental advices i_-_ _

The packaging material used is recyclabte. We

recommend that you separate plastic, paper and

cardboard and give them to recycling companies.

If you need to dispose of this appliance in the future,

do NOT throw it away with the rest of your domestic

garbage.

Attention

Theair conditioner that you have bought may be slightly differentfrom the one

illustrated in this manual. Pleasereferto the information relatedto the model

you have.

Thisair conditioner isfor domestic useonly. It isnot reccomendedfor

commercial or industrial use.

Contents

01. Welcome ........................................................................................... 01

02. Environmental advices .......................................................................... 01

03. Contents ............................................................................................... 02

04. Safety precautions ....................................................................... 04

05. Installation:

5.1 Choosing the installation site ....................................................... 06

5.2 Parts list ..................................................................................... 08

5.3 Indoor unit installation ...................................................... 10

5.4 Outdoor unit installation ............................................................ 14

5.5 Refrigerant piping connection ..................................................... ] 6

5.6 Electrical work ...................................................................... 18

5.7 Air Purge ................................................................................... 21

5.8 Electrical safety ..................................................................... 24

5.9 Gas leakcheck ........................................................................... 24

5.10 Test running .............................................................................. 25

06. Operation:

6.1 Preparing the device for operation ............................................ 26

6.2 Product description ............................................................. 27

6.3 Remote control ......................................................................... 29

- Remote control operation

- Remote control specifications

- Remote control battery

- When should the batteries be replaced

- To replace batteries

- Remote control instructions

6.4 Remote control description ......................................................... 31

- On/Off

- Mode

4-

- Fan

-

- TIMER ON

- TIMER OFF

-Clock

- Blow

- TEMP

- Turbo

- Sleep

- LIGHT

6.5 INTRODUCTION FOR SPECIALFUNCTION ................................. 37

6.6 Howtheair conditionerworks........................................33

-Automaticoperation

-Cool/heatandfanonlyoperation

- Dryoperation

-Airflowdirectionadjustment

-Sleepmode

-Timeroperation

-Optimal operation

6.7 How to use the indoor unit...................................................... 37

- Adjusting air flow direction

- Adjusting the vertical air flow direction (up/down)

- Toset the horizontal air flow direction (left/right)

- Toautomatically swing the air flow direction (up/down)

6.8 Manual operation ..................................................................... 39

07. Maintenance .................................................................................... 40

08. Operation tips ...................................................................................... 42

09. Solution for probtems ........................................................................... 44

10.Major appliance warranty ...................................................................... 45

Safety precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the

following instructions must be followed.

incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or

damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.

Connect with the power properly.

Otherwise, it may cause eledric

shock or fire due to excess heat

generation.

Always ensure effective grounding.

No grounding may cause electric

shock.

Disconnect the power if strange

sounds, smell, or smoke comes

from it. It may cause fire and

electric shock.

4. Do not operate or stop the unit by

switching on or off the power. It

may cause electric shock or fire due

to heat generation.

5. Do not operate with wet hands or in

damp environment. It may cause

electric shock.

6. Do not allow water to run into

electric parts. It may cause failure of

machine, electric shock or fire.

7. Do not use the power cord near

flammable gas or combustibles,

such as gasoline, benzene, thinner,

etc. It may cause an explosion or fire.

8. Do not use the power cord close to

heating appliances. It may cause

fire and electric shock.

9.Do not damage or use an

unspecified power cord. It may

cause electric shock or fire.

21 .Do not place heavy object on the

power cord and ensure that the

cord will not be compressed. There

is danger of fire or electric shock.

11.Do not open the unit during

operation. It may cause electric

shock or injury.

12.Do not drink water drained

from air conditioner. It contains

contaminants and could make

you sick.

13.Do not disassemble or modify unit.

It may cause failure of appliance

and electric shock.

14.When the air filter isto be

removed, do not touch the metal

parts of the unit. It may cause an

injury.

15.When the unit is to be cleaned,

switch off, and turn off the circuit

breaker. Do not clean unit when

power is on as it may cause fire,

electric shock or injury.

16.Avoid direct exposure of occupants

to air flow.

17.Turn off the main power switch when

not using the unit for a long time.

18.The air conditioner may be dusted

with an oil free doth, or washed

with a cloth dampened in a solution

of warm water and mild dishwashing

detergent. Rinsethoroughly and wipe

dry. Wring excess water from cloth

before wiping around controls.

19.Ensure that the installation bracket of

the outdoor unit will not damage

due to prolonged exposure. If

bracket damages, there will be

concern of damage due to falling

of unit.

20.Always insert the filters securely.

Clean filter once every two weeks.

Operation without filters may

cause failure.

2 ] .Always install circuit breaker and a

dedicated power circuit. No

installation may cause fire and

electric shock.

22.Do not place obstacles around air-

inlets or inside of air-outlet. It may

cause failure of appliance or

accident.

Installation

installation warnings:

1. Carefully read the installation manual before beginning.

2. Follow each step as shown.

3. Observe all local, state, and national electrical codes and by qualified,

licensed, authorized personnel only.

4. Payattention to danger and safety notices

Choosing the installation site

Precautions for Installation

Installation at the following sites may cause problems. If you must inevitably install

the unit at one of these sites, please consult your ]oca] distributor beforehand:

1. Sites with machine oil.

2. Sites with a high concentration of salinity, such as coastal areas.

3. Sites with sulfuric gas, such as hot water springs.

4. Sites with high frequency equipment, such as wireless equipment, welding

machines and medical installations.

5. Sites with flammable gases or volatile material.

6. Sites with special environmental conditions.

7. Laundry rooms.

indoor Unit

1. The unit must be installed at a site

that does not obstruct the flow of

air.

2. The site must support the weight of

the indoor unit.

3. The site must be easily accessible

for maintenance and replacement

of the air filter.

4. The site must allow for the

necessary space around the indoor

unit, as shown in the sideward

figure.

5. There should be at least 3 feet (1

meter) between the unit and radio

or television devices. It is ideal

that the unit be installed at the

center.

6. It must be far from fire, smoke or

flammable gases.

7. The indoor unit must be at least 8.2

ft(2.5 meters) from the ground.

8. The site must allow for the easy

removal of the connector pipe and

drain hose.

9. The unit must be installed at a site

protected from direct sunlight.

More

than 6"

More

than 8.2'

than 6"

Outdoor Unit

. The outdoor unit must be

installed at a convenient site

that is not exposed to strong

winds. The site should be dry

and well ventilated.

2. The site must support the weight

of the outdoor unit and allow

for vertical installation.

3. There must not be the possibility

of increased noise and vibration

at the site.

4. The unit must be installed at a

site where the noise produced

by its operation and air

discharge does not disturb the

neighbors or animals.

5. The site cannot have any

leakage of flammable gases.

6. The site must provide enough

space around the unit, as shown

in the figure.

7. Children must not be able to

access the installation site.

More

than 1'

More

than 6.6'

More

than 1.65'

More

than 1'

More

than 1.65'

i

Partslist

NUMBER PART NAME

1

2

6

7

8

installation plate

Drain Joint

Self-tapping scr

ewA#7 XI"

Remote controller

capacity <-.18000 Btu's

capacity > 24000 Btu's

Connecting

pipe

assembly

Drainage

Plug

Liquid side

Gas side

@1/4"

@3/8" (capacity <..12000 Btu's)

@1/2" (capacity <-.18000 Btu's)

@5/8" (capacity >/24000 Btu's)

capacity = 18000 Btu's

capacity = 21500 Btu's

Remote Controller holder

Self-tapping screw B #4 X 3/8"

QTY.

1

5

10

1

3

2

1

2

Indoor unit

f

4

Outdoor unit

} :,:,::

More than 6"

Indoor unit

More than 6"

Air filter

More than 6"

More than 1.65'

More than 1'

A

More

than 1.65'

B C

More than 6.6' Outdoor

unit

Attention

]. This illustration is for explanation purposes only.

2. Copper tubes must be insulated independently

Indoor unit installation

Installation plates and dimensions

Indoor unit outline,, ................

6" or more from

I the ceiling Installation plate

/

<--]2000 Bfu's (A:33.3]" B:10.83")

6" or more from

I the Installation plate

ceiling

Indoor unit outline A /

/

eq"

.................................................... .7/. ......................................... _

6" or mor

from the wall I

!

Refrigerant pipe I i

hole (right) O 2.56" ! ......_..,

6" or more

from the wall

Refrigerant pipe

hole (right) O 2.56"

=18000 Bfu's (A:36.c27'' B:] 1.73")

6" or more from

the ceiling I Installation plate

AI

I

Indoor unit outline I /

-""Tp" ....................................... _ ........................... _ { " or more

l, f - - _u _ _ from the wall

o (:3 o • • o / ° _ (:3oo • e

_i"ormore|, l'.ll':0 o_.=."=--" "';=:.._ 0 .11.'/ ,

from the wall|! I_ ;------',, -- ,,"--'4 ;='/ !_'_

_e e

Refrigerant pipe I= ! H', I]'llU21 I_llU21fqt_ ! I Refrigerant pipe

hole (right) O 2.56" !i _--_'1 _ | | hole (right) O 2.56"

=21500 Bfus (A:39.69" B:12.40")

Fixing the Installation Plate

1. Install the installation plate

horizontally over the structural Attention

parts on the wall using the spaces

indicated on the plate, as shown Fitthe Installation Plateand drill holes

in the figures above, in the wall according to thewall

2. In the case of tiled, concrete or structureand corresponding mounting

similar walls, create 0.2" pointsonthe installation plate

diameter holes. Place anchorage (Dimensionsare in "mm" unless

supports for the appropriate otherwisestated).

assembly screws.

3. Fix the installation plate to the Installation plate

walt with eight A type screws. O @ @

4. At all times securing to the wall

studs is recommended.

Drilling the Hole

Wall

1. Determine the position of the IIndoor unit [ Outdoor unit]

hole for the pipes using the

installation plate and drill the

pipe hole so that it is tilted slightly

downward.

2. Always use a pipe cover with an

opening when drilling.

Connective pipe and drainage installation

Connective pipe

1. For the left-hand and right-hand

piping, remove the pipe cover from

the side panel. The pipe cover

must be kept as it may be used

when relocating the air conditioner

to any other place.

.

For the rear-right-hand and rear-left-

hand piping, install the piping as

shown in the sideward figure. Bend

the connective pipe to be laid at

a height of 1.69" or tessfrom

the watt. Fixthe end of the

connective pipe.

Pipe cover Pipe Pipe cover

(right) holder (left)

piping

Right piping _ nRier.anrnright Riea_ft

piping p p y

Indoor unit Connective

outline pipe

yy ? yyy yyy yyy yy --

ssssssssssii;_

Drainage

1. Runthe drain hose sloping

downward. Do not install the drain

hose as illustrated sideward.

.

When connecting extension drain

hose, insulate the connecting part

of extension drain hose with a

shield pipe, do not let the drain

hose slack.

Fastening the Indoor Unit

1, Pass the piping through the hole in

the wall,

2. Put the upper claw at the back of

the indoor unit on the upper hook of

the installation plate, move the

indoor unit from side to side to see

that it is securely hooked.

Do not block

water flow

by a rise.

Do not block

water.flow

Do not put the end

of drain hose into water.

Upper hook \

Lower hook

3. Piping can easily be made by

lifting the indoor unit with a

cushioning material between the

indoor unit and the wall. Get it

out after finish piping.

4. Push the lower part of the indoor

unit up on the wall, Then move

the indoor unit from side to side,

up and down to check if it is

hooked securely.

Cushioning

material

Piping and wrapping

1. Bundle the tubing, connecting

cable, and drain hose with tape

securely and evenly as shown

in the sideward figure.

2. Because the condensed water

from rear of the indoor unit is

gathered in ponding box and is

piped out of room, do not put

anything else in the box.

lndoor unit

Cablnection

Ponding

box

X

._ Pipe room

Connective

Jpipe

Wrapping

belt

Attention

1. Connect the indoor unit first, then the outdoor unit.

2. Do not allow the piping to let out from the back of the indoor unit.

3. Be careful not to let the drain hose slack.

4. Both of the auxiliary piping should be heat insulation.

5. Be sure that the drain hose is located at the lowest side of the bundle. Locating

at the upper side may cause drain pan to overflow inside the unit.

6. Never intercross nor intertwist the power wire with any other wiring.

7. Run the drain hose sloped downward to drain out the condensed water

smoothly.

Outdoor unit installation

1. Install the outdoor part of the unit

on a rigid surface to avoid excess

noise and vibration.

2. Direct the air vent toward an area

without obstacles.

3. Install the unit at the site where it is

exposed to as little wind as possible,

especially in areas where it is

frequently windy.

4. If the installation site is exposed to

heavy winds, such as in coastal

areas, place the unit along the

widest part of the wall or use

protective plates.

5. If suspended installation is needed,

purchase kit No.EAt40S from your

local or servicer. The installation

bracket should accord with technique

requirement in the installation

bracket diagram. The installation

wall should be solid brick, concrete

or the same intensity construction,

or action to reinforce, damping

supporting should be taken.

The connection between bracket

and wall, bracket and the air

conditioner should be firm,

stable and reliable.

6. Be sure there is no obstacle which

blocks radiating air, including

schrubs or bushes.

Strong wind

Settlement of outdoor unit

Anchor the outdoor unit tightly and

horizontally on a concrete or rigid

mount with a bolt and nut 0.39" or

0.32" diameter (Purchased separately).

14 A _'1

r_ Air inl_ rzT_

l_/_ _ _ t

_Air outlet

Outdoor unit dimension ff(WxHxD) A(ff) B(fl)

2.78'xl .77'xl .05' 1.77' 0.94'

2.92'x2.30'x1.30' 1.84' 1.18'

3.02'x2.59'x1.40' 2.00' 1.28'

Condensate drainage of outdoor unit

(no for cooling only)

The condensate and defrosting water formd during heating

in the outdoor unit can be properly discharged by drainage

p_pe.

Installation method:Insert the drain connection into one of the

025 holes of the chassis and then connect drainage pipe with

drain nozzle. Insert drainage plugs into the other holes

(Only for>12000Btu's).

_12000 Btu's >18000 Btu's

connection

Drainage

Plug

Refrigerant piping connection

Unit comes with ] 6.4' tubing bundle. It is not recommended to cut. Iftoo long,

loop for excess.

Note: Keep original bend so not kinking of the tube occurs.

Flaring work

Main cause for refrigerant leakage is

due to defect in the flaring work.

Carry out correct flaring work using the

following procedure:

1. Cut the pipes and the cable.

A) Use the piping kit accessory or

pipes purchased locally.

B)Measure the distance between the

indoor and the outdoor unit.

C) Cut the pipes a little longer than the

measured distance.

D) Cut the cable 4.9ft longer than the

pipe length.

2. Burr removal

A) Completely remove all burrs from

the cut cross section of pipe/tube.

B) Putthe end of the copper

tube/pipe in a downward direction

as you remove burrs in order to

avoid dropping burrs into the

tubing.

3. Put nut on.

Remove flare nuts attached to

indoor and outdoor unit, then put

them on pipe/tube having

completed burr removal.fit is not

possible to put them on after flaring

work)

Pipe_

Correct Wrong

9(}_ Obliqu2 Roughness_ J'l.Burr

Point

down

,are:u:

Cooper !ube

4. Flaring work.

Firmly hold copper pipe in a

die in the dimension shown in

the table below.

A (inch)

OUTER

DIAMETER (inch) Max. Min.

1/4 0.051 0.028

3/8 0.063 0.039

1/2 0.071 0.039

5/8 0.087

Handle

Clamp

handle

Copper

pipe

Yoke

ow mark

Connection Adiustment

1. Align the pipes to be connected.

2. Screw the flare nut with your

fingers, and then tighten it with

a spanner and torque wrench,

as shown in the following figure.

Caution: Excessive twisting may

break the nut, depending on the

installation conditions.

Indoor unit Flare

tubing nut

Pipings

OUTER

DIAMETER (inch)

1/4

3/8

1/2

TIGHTENING

TORQUE (Ibf.in)

139

260

434

ADDITIONAL TIGHTENING

TORQUE (Ibf.in)

174

304

477

5/8 651 694

Electrical work

Electric safety regulations for the initial Installation

1. If there is serious safety problem

about the power supply, the

technicians should refuse to install

the air conditioner and explain to the

client until the problem is solved.

2. Power voltage should be in the

range of 90%- ] ]0%of rated

voltage.

3. The circuit protector and main

power switch with a ] .5 times

capacity of Max. Current of the unit

should be installed in power circuit.

4. Ensure the air conditioner is

grounded well.

5. According to the attached

Electrical Connection Diagram

located on the panel of the

outdoor unit to connect the wire.

6. All wiring must comply with local

and national electrical codes and

be installed by qualified and

skilled electricians.

7. An individual branch circuit

used only for this air conditioner

must be available. See the

following table for suggested wire

sizes and fuse specifications:

iNPUT RATED AMP AWG WiRE

CAPACITY POWER SUPPLY

Switch / Fuse SiZE

-!<9000 Btus 115VW 60Hz 25A/25A 12

9000 Btu's < capacity _<12000 Btu's 115VW 60Hz 25A/25A 12

!......................................................................................................................................................................................g w w..............................................................

> 12000 Btus 208/230VW 60Hz 25A/25A 12 _i