Fujitsu ARG18ALCH Operating instructions

Brand: Fujitsu

Model: ARG18ALCH

Category: Thermostats

Type: Operating instructions

Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is an air conditioner with several features that can help to keep you comfortable in your home. Here are some of the capabilities of the device:

Cooling and heating: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH can be used to cool your home in the summer and heat it in the winter. This makes it a versatile appliance that can be used all year round.
Energy efficiency: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is an energy-efficient appliance, which can help to save you money on your energy bills. It has a high SEER rating, which means that it is able to cool your home efficiently without using a lot of energy.
Quiet operation: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is a quiet appliance, which makes it ideal for use in bedrooms and other areas where you want to relax. It has a low noise level, so you won't have to worry about it being too loud.

Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is an air conditioner with several features that can help to keep you comfortable in your home. Here are some of the capabilities of the device:

Cooling and heating: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH can be used to cool your home in the summer and heat it in the winter. This makes it a versatile appliance that can be used all year round.
Energy efficiency: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is an energy-efficient appliance, which can help to save you money on your energy bills. It has a high SEER rating, which means that it is able to cool your home efficiently without using a lot of energy.
Quiet operation: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is a quiet appliance, which makes it ideal for use in bedrooms and other areas where you want to relax. It has a low noise level, so you won't have to worry about it being too loud.

OPERATING MANUAL

PART No. 9372288078

English

KEEP THIS OPERATION MANUAL

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CEILING CONCEALED/

FLOOR STANDING CONCEALED

AIR CONDITIONER

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 1

NAME OF PARTS ................................................... 2

PREPARATION ....................................................... 3

OPERATION ............................................................ 3

TIMER FUNCTIONS ............................................... 5

ON/OFF TIMER ....................................................... 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

● Do not attempt to install this air conditioner by yourself.

● This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Always consult authorized service per-

sonnel for repairs.

● When moving, consult authorized service personnel for disconnection and installation

of the unit.

● Do not become over-exposed to cold air by staying in the direct path of the airﬂ ow of

the air conditioner for extended periods of time.

● Do not insert ﬁ ngers or objects into the outlet port or intake grilles.

● Do not start and stop air conditioner operation by turning off the electrical breaker and

so on.

● In the event of a malfunction (burning smell, etc.), immediately stop operation, turn off

the electrical breaker, and consult authorized service personnel.

● Provide occasional ventilation during use.

● Do not direct air ﬂ ow at ﬁ replaces or heating apparatus.

● Do not climb on, or place objects on, the air conditioner.

● Do not expose the air conditioner directly to water.

● Do not operate the air conditioner with wet hands.

● Turn off power source when not using the unit for extended periods.

● Always turn off the electrical breaker whenever cleaning the air conditioner or

changing the air ﬁ lter.

● Connection valves become hot during Heating; handle with care.

● Check the condition of the installation stand for damage.

● Do not place animals or plants in the direct path of the air ﬂ ow.

● When restarting after a long period of disuse in the winter, turn the power switch on

at least 12 hours before starting the unit.

● Do not drink the water drained from the air conditioner.

● Do not use in applications involving the storage of foods, plants or animals, precision

equipment, or art works.

● Do not apply any heavy pressure to radiator ﬁ ns.

● Operate only with air ﬁ lters installed.

● Do not block or cover the intake grille and outlet port.

● Ensure that any electronic equipment is at least one metre away from either the indoor

or outdoor units.

● Avoid installing the air conditioner near a ﬁ

replace or other heating apparatus.

● When installing the indoor and outdoor units, take precautions to prevent access by

infants.

● Do not use inﬂ ammable gases near the air conditioner.

● Before using the appliance, read these “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” thoroughly and operate in the correct way.

● The instructions in this section all relate to safety; be sure to maintain safe operating conditions.

● “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION” have the following meanings in these instructions:

WEEKLY TIMER ...................................................... 6

SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................ 8

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................... 8

OPERATING DETAILS ............................................ 9

ERRORS AND SELF DIAGNOSIS ........................ 10

TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................11

DANGER!

This mark indicates procedures which, if improperly performed, are most likely to

result in the death of or serious injury to the user or service personnel.

WARNING!

This mark indicates procedures which, if improperly performed, might lead to the

death or serious injury of the user.

CAUTION!

This mark indicates procedures which, if improperly performed, might possibly

result in personal harm to the user, or damage to property.

DANGER!

CAUTION!

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NAME OF PARTS

Fig. 4

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

This breaker is installed during the

electrical installation.

Electrical Breaker

• Ceiling Concealed

• Floor Standing Concealed

Fig. 1 Indoor Unit

1 Outlet Port

2 Intake Port

3 Drain Pipe

Fig. 3 Outdoor Unit

1 Air intake Port

2 Air outlet Port

Fig. 4 Remote Controller

1 “START/STOP” button

2 “MODE” button

3 “FAN” button

4 Horizontal airﬂ ow direction and

Swing button*

5 Vertical airﬂ ow direction and Swing

button

6 “SET TEMP. (

)”

(temperature) button

7 “TIMER MODE / CLOCK

ADJUST” button

8 “DAY / DAY OFF” button

9 Set time (

) button

0 “TIMER DELETE” button

A “TIMER SET” button

B Operation lock indicator

C Fan speed indicator

D Operation mode indicator

E Temperature indicator

F Function indicator

Defrost indicator

Vertical swing indicator

G Operation lamp

H Timer and Clock indicator

*1 These functions cannot be used.

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PREPARATION

Press the TIMER MODE (CLOCK ADJUST) button for

2 seconds or more. The time display on the remote

controller will ﬂ ash.

Press again to end.

Set the current day and time

SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

Press the DAY button and select the current day.

appears around the selected day.

Press the set time buttons to set the current time.

Press repeatedly to adjust the current time in

1-minute increments. Press and hold to adjust the

current time in 10-minute increments.

ex. Monday 23:00

TH FR

OPERATION

Instructions relating to heating (*) are applicable only to “HEAT & COOL MODEL” (Reverse Cycle).

Operation lamp

Air conditioner ON: Lit brightly

Air conditioner OFF: Not lit

Press the START/STOP button.

To start/stop operation

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To set the operation mode

● Operation mode setting

● Room temperature setting

● Fan speed setting

Temperature setting range

COOL ................................................ 18 to 30 °C

* HEAT ................................................ 16 to 30 °C

Lower Rise

Press the MODE button to set the operation mode.

Press the SET TEMP. buttons to set the room temperature.

Press the FAN button to set the fan speed.

About Mode Operation

*Heating

● Always set the temperature higher than the current room temperature. If it is set lower than the current room temperature, heating

will not start.

● For about 3 to 5 minutes after starting heating, the fan will operate very slowly, then switch to the selected fan setting. This period

allows the indoor unit’s heat- exchanger to perform before emitting warm air.

● During defrosting (see page 9), the heating mode will be temporarily interrupted. The defrost indicator will turn on the remote controller

display.

Cooling

● Always set the temperature lower than the current room temperature. If it is set higher than the current room temperature, the unit

will not enter the cooling mode and only the fan will operate.

Fan

● The room temperature cannot be adjusted in the FAN mode. (The room temperature is not displayed on the remote controller.)

COOL FAN * HEAT

HIGH MED LOW

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OFF timer (See page 5.)

Use this timer function to stop air conditioner operation. The timer operates and air conditioner operation stops after the

set time has passed. The timer can be set up to 24 hours in advance.

ON timer (See page 5.)

Use this timer function to start air conditioner operation. The timer operates and air condition operation starts after the

set time has passed. The timer can be set up to 24 hours in advance.

WEEKLY timer (See page 6.)

Use this timer function to set operating times for each day of the week.

Use the DAY OFF setting to switch off timed operation for a selected day in the coming week.

Because all days can be set together, the weekly timer can be used to repeat the timer settings for all of the days.

ON/OFF TIMER

NON

STOP

OFF

TIMER

WEEKLY

TIMER

No display

TH FR

Press the set time buttons to set the time.

After the time is set, the timer will start automatically.

The amount of time until the OFF timer operates that is displayed

on the timer display decreases as time passes.

From 1 to 24 hours

ex. OFF timer set for 6 hours

● To cancel

To set the ON/OFF timer

TIMER FUNCTIONS

Press the TIMER MODE button to

select the ON timer or OFF timer.

• Press the TIMER DELETE button to cancel the timer mode.

• The timer mode can also be canceled by changing the timer mode using the TIMER MODE button.

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TH FR

369

12 15 18 21

WEEKLY TIMER

TH FR

369

12 15 18 21

● Day of the week setting

Press the DAY button to select the day of the week, and then press the TIMER

SET button to conﬁ rm the setting.

For ALL, all of the days can be set together when a appears around

each day.

ALL SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

TH FR

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12 15 18 21

● Time setting

Press the set time buttons to set the time, and then press the TIMER SET

button to conﬁ rm the setting and proceed to the next ON or OFF time setting.

Up to two ON and OFF times can be set per day.

Press the DAY button to complete the time setting and return to the day of

the week setting.

When the operating time is set, the

mark appears.

Repeat steps 3 and 4.

To complete the weekly timer settings, press the TIMER

SET button for 2 seconds or more.

● To delete the operating time

If the TIMER DELETE button is pressed

during steps

3 or 4, the operating time for

the selected day will be deleted.

If all the days are selected, the operating

times for all of the days will be deleted.

NOTES

• The operating time can be set in 30-minute increments only.

• The OFF time can be carried over to the next day.

• The ON timer and the OFF timer functions cannot be set using the weekly timer. Both an ON and OFF time must be set.

Weekly timer setting

ON-1 OFF-1 ON-2 OFF-2

ex. The timer is set for 7:00-18:00.

Press the TIMER MODE button to select the weekly timer.

Press the TIMER SET button for

2 seconds or more.

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TH FR

369

12 15 18 21

TH FR

369

12 15 18 21

● To start

When the weekly timer is selected, the

timer starts automatically.

The operating time for the current day

is displayed.

● To cancel

• Press the TIMER DELETE button to

cancel the timer mode.

• The timer mode can also be canceled

by changing the timer mode using the

TIMER MODE button.

To set the DAY OFF (for a holiday)

During the weekly timer, press

the TIMER SET button for

2 seconds or more to set the

day.

Select the day to set the DAY

OFF.

Press the DAY (DAY OFF)

button for 2 seconds or more

to set the DAY OFF.

Press the TIMER SET button

for 2 seconds or more to

complete the DAY OFF

setting.

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● To cancel

Follow the same procedures as those

for setup.

ex. The DAY OFF is set for Monday.

NOTES

• The DAY OFF setting is only available for days for which weekly settings already exist.

• If the operating time carries over to the next day (during a next day setting), the effective DAY OFF range will be set as shown

below.

● Normal ● Next day setting

• The DAY OFF setting can only be set one time. The DAY OFF setting is cancelled automatically after the set day has passed.

The

mark ﬂ ashes under a day of the week.

WEEKLY timer operation

TH FR

369

12 15 18 21

369

12 15 18 21

ex. Operating time 7:00-18:00

WEEKLY TIMER

Setting dayPreceding day Next day

ON ON

OFF OFF

DAY OFF

WEEKLYWEEKLYWEEKLY

Setting dayPreceding day Next day

ON ON

DAY OFF

WEEKLYWEEKLY

OFF OFF

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● Before cleaning the unit, be sure to stop the unit and disconnect the power supply.

● Turn off the electrical breaker.

● A fan operates at high speed inside the unit, and personal injury could result.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Installing the Air Filter

Be sure the ﬁ lter is always installed in the inlet air grille of the indoor unit.

Filters can be purchased through your local dealer.

Cleaning the Air Filter

If dirt is allowed to collect in the air ﬁ lter, the airﬂ ow will be reduced, leading to reduced performance, and increased operation noise.

Be sure to clean the ﬁ lters regularly.

How to Cleaning

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt from the air ﬁ lter, or wash in a synthetic detergent. After washing, dry in a shaded

place, then reinstall.

CAUTION!

● When used for extended periods, the unit may accumulate dirt inside, reducing its performance. We recommend that the unit

be inspected regularly, in addition to your own cleaning and care. For more information, consult authorized service personnel.

● When cleaning the unit’s body, do not use water hotter than 40 °C, harsh abrasive cleansers, or volatile agents like benzene or

thinner.

● Do not expose the unit body to liquid insecticides or hairsprays.

● If the unit will not be operated for a period of one month or more, be sure to allow the inner parts of the unit to dry thoroughly, in

advance, by operating the unit in fan mode for half a day.

SYSTEM OPERATION

One remote controller can control up to 16 air conditioners.

All the air conditioners can be operated with the same setting.

When using, consult authorized service personnel.

Remote

controller

Unit No.1 Unit No.2 Unit No.3

Outdoor

unit

Indoor unit

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Instructions relating to heating (*) are applicable only to “HEAT & COOL MODEL” (Reverse Cycle).

* Microcomputer-controlled Automatic

Defrosting

When the outside temperature is low and the humidity high, frost

will collect on the outside unit, reducing heater efﬁ ciency. When

this happens, the computer will automatically start the defrost

cycle. During the defrost cycle, the indoor fan will shutdown and

the defrost indicator of the remote controller will turn on. It will

take anywhere from 4 to 15 minutes before the air conditioner

starts up again.

Low Ambient Cooling

When the outdoor temperature drops, the outdoor unit’s fans

may switch to Low Speed, or one of the fans may stop intermit-

tently.

* Heating Performance

● This air conditioner uses a heat pump which absorbs heat

from outside air and brings it indoors. As a result, its heating

performance is reduced as the temperature of outside air

drops. If you ﬁ nd that insufﬁ cient room heat is produced, we

recommend that you use the air conditioner together with

other heating appliances.

● Heat-pump type air conditioners use warm-air recirculation to

warm your entire room. As a result, some time will be required

after starting operation until your entire room becomes warm.

* When Indoor and Outdoor Tempera-

tures are High

When both indoor and outdoor temperatures are high during use

of the heating mode, the outdoor unit’s fan may stop at times.

OPERATING DETAILS

In Event of Power Interruption

● Should the power supply to the air conditioner be interrupted

by a power failure, the air conditioner will restart automatically

in the previously selected mode once the power is restored.

Operation and Performance

AUTO Restart

Group Control

● Use of other electrical appliances (electric shaver, etc.) or nearby

use of a wireless radio transmitter may cause the air conditioner

to malfunction. In this event, temporarily turn off the circuit breaker

turn it on again and then use the remote controller to resume

operation.

One remote controller can control up to 16 air conditioners.

All of the air conditioners will be operated with the same settings.

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ERRORS AND SELF DIAGNOSIS

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

(1) Stop the air conditioner operation.

(2) Press the SET TEMP. buttons

and at

the same time for more than 5 seconds to

start the self-diagnosis.

* For information on the error codes, refer to

the installation manualfor the indoor unit.

(3) Press the SET TEMP. buttons

and at

the same time to stop the self-diagnosis.

Unit number (usually “00”)

Example: Self-diagnosis check

Error code

Error Code Error contents

Communication error

(indoor unit remote controller)

Communication error

(indoor unit outdoor unit)

Room temperature sensor open

Room temperature sensor shortcircuited

Indoor heat exchanger temperature

sensor open

Indoor heat exchanger temperature

sensor shortcircuited

Outdoor heat exchanger temperature

sensor open

Outdoor heat exchanger temperature

sensor shortcircuited

Power source connection error

Float switch operated

Outdoor temperature sensor open

Outdoor temperature sensor shortcircuited

Discharge pipe temperature sensor open

Discharge pipe temperature sensor

shortcircuited

Outdoor high pressure abnormal

Discharge pipe temperature abnormal

Model abnormal

Indoor fan abnormal

Outdoor signal abnormal

Outdoor EEPROM abnormal

When “EE:EE” in Temperature Display is

displayed, inspection of the air conditioning

system is necessary. Please consult authorized

service personnel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Instructions relating to heating (*) are applicable only to “HEAT & COOL MODEL” (Reverse Cycle).

In the event of a malfunction (burning smell, etc.), immediately stop operation, turn off the electrical

breaker, and consult authorized service personnel.

Merely turning off the unit’s power switch will not completely disconnect the unit from the power source.

Always be sure to turn off the electrical breaker to ensure that power is completely off.

Before requesting service, perform the following checks:

Symptom Problem

See Page

NORMAL

FUNCTION

Doesn’t operate

immediately:

● If the unit is stopped and then immediately started again, the compressor

will not operate for about 3 minutes, in order to prevent fuse blowouts.

● Whenever the electrical breaker is turned off then on again, the protec-

tion circuit will operate for about 3 minutes, preventing unit operation

during that period.

—

Noise is heard: ● During operation and immediately after stopping the unit, the

sound of water flowing in the air conditioner’s piping may be

heard. Also, noise may be particularly noticeable for about 2 to

3 minutes after starting operation (sound of coolant ﬂ owing).

● During operation, a slight squeaking sound may be heard. This is the

result of minute expansion and contraction of the front cover due to

temperature changes.

—

*● During Heating operation, a sizzling sound may be heard oc-

casionally. This sound is produced by the Automatic Defrosting

operation.

Smells: ● Some smell may be emitted from the indoor unit. This smell is the result

of room smells (furniture, tobacco, etc.) which have been taken into the

air conditioner.

—

Mist or steam are

emitted:

● During Cooling operation, a thin mist may be seen emitted from the

indoor unit. This results from the sudden Cooling of room air by the air

emitted from the air conditioner, resulting in condensation and misting.

—

*● During Heating operation, the outdoor unit’s fan may stop, and steam

may be seen rising from the unit. This is due to the Automatic Defrosting

operation.

Airﬂ ow is weak or stops: *● When Heating operation is started, fan speed is temporarily very low,

to allow internal parts to warm up.

*● During Heating operation, if the room temperature rises above the

thermostat setting, the outdoor unit will stop, and the indoor unit will

operate at very low fan speed. If you wish to warm the room further, set

the thermostat to a higher setting.

—

*● During Heating operation, the unit will temporarily stop

operation (between 7 and 15 minutes) as the Automatic

Defrosting mode operates. During the Automatic Defrosting

operation, the defrost indicator of the remote controller will turn on.

—

● The fan may operate at very low speed when the unit is monitoring the

room’s temperature.

—

Water is produced from

the outdoor unit:

*● During Heating operation, water may be produced from the outdoor unit

due to the Automatic Defrosting operation.

WARNING!

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Instructions relating to heating (*) are applicable only to “HEAT & COOL MODEL” (Reverse Cycle).

Symptom Items to check

See Page

CHECK ONCE

Doesn’t operate at all: ● Has the circuit breaker been turned off?

● Has there been a power failure?

● Has a fuse blown out, or a circuit breaker been tripped?

—

● Is the timer operating? 5 to 7

Poor Cooling (or

*Heating) performance:

● Is the air ﬁ lter dirty?

● Are the air conditioner’s intake grille or outlet port blocked?

● Did you adjust the room temperature settings (thermostat) correctly?

● Is there a window or door open?

● In the case of Cooling operation, is a window allowing bright sunlight to

enter? (Close the curtains.)

● In the case of Cooling operation, are there heating apparatus and com-

puters inside the room, or are there too many people in the room?

—

If the problem persists after performing these checks, or if you notice burning smells, or the TIMER indicator lamp and operation indica-

tor lamp ﬂ ashes, stop operation immediately, disconnect the power supply, and consult with authorized service personnel.

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Fujitsu ARG18ALCH Operating instructions

Brand: Fujitsu

Model: ARG18ALCH

Category: Thermostats

Type: Operating instructions

Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is an air conditioner with several features that can help to keep you comfortable in your home. Here are some of the capabilities of the device:

Cooling and heating: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH can be used to cool your home in the summer and heat it in the winter. This makes it a versatile appliance that can be used all year round.
Energy efficiency: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is an energy-efficient appliance, which can help to save you money on your energy bills. It has a high SEER rating, which means that it is able to cool your home efficiently without using a lot of energy.
Quiet operation: The Fujitsu ARG18ALCH is a quiet appliance, which makes it ideal for use in bedrooms and other areas where you want to relax. It has a low noise level, so you won't have to worry about it being too loud.

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