Ecolight Multi Split r32 Manual En-Rev04 Ok
Ecolight Multi Split r32 Manual En-Rev04 Ok
Ecolight Multi Split r32 Manual En-Rev04 Ok
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using the air conditioner, and
retain for future reference.
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Contents
Maintenance
Care and cleaning 65
Troubleshooting
Possible faults and solutions 66
Analysing faults and solutions 68
Installation instructions
Installation diagrams 69
Choosing a location for installation 70
Electrical connection requirements 71
Installation
Indoor unit installation 71
Outdoor unit installation 75
Vacuum pump 78
Safety operation of flammable refrigerant 82
Post-installation checks 83
Appendices
Piping configuration 83
Procedure for extending the piping 84
INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU
At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as an household waste. It must be taken to special
local community waste collection centres or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic
equipment separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and human health deriving from an
inappropriate disposal and enables its components to be recovered and recycled to obtain significant savings in energy
and resources. In order to underline the duty to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a
crossed-out dustbin.
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Appliance filled with flammable gas R32.
The Refrigerant
• To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in the system.
The refrigerant is the fluoride R32 = GWP (Global warming potential). This refrigerant is
flammable and inodorous. It can lead to explosions under certain conditions, however the
flammability of this refrigerant is very low and it can be ignited only by fire.
• Compared to other common refrigerants, R32 is a non-polluting refrigerant with no harm to the
ozonosphere and a lower effect upon the greenhouse effect. R32 has very good
thermodynamic features which lead to a really high energy efficiency. The units therefore need
less filling.
Warning:
Do not try to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the appliance in different ways other than
those recommended by the manufacturer. Should repair be necessary, contact your nearest authorized
Argoclima Service Centre. Any repairs carried out by unqualified personnel may be dangerous. The
appliance has to be stored in a room that doesn’t have any continuously operating ignition sources.
(for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater.) Do not pierce
or burn.
Appliance has to be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger than X m2. (Please
refer to table "a" in section of " Safety Operation of Inflammable Refrigerant" for Space X.)
For repairs, strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions only for appliances filled with R32 flammable gas.
Be aware that refrigerants do not have any odour.
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INFORMATION FOR USE
Precautions for use
WARNING
• This product is not a toy. Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
• This device is not intended for persons (including children aged
from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or without the necessary experience and knowledge,
unless they have received the necessary supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Children aged from 3 and less than 8 years shall only switch on/off
the appliance provided that it has been placed or installed in its
intended normal operating position and they have been given
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 years and
less than 8 years shall not plug in, regulate and clean the appliance
or perform user maintenance.
• To prevent the risk of fire, do not connect the air conditioner to a
multifunction socket.
• Always disconnect the power before servicing or cleaning the unit.
• To prevent the risk of electric shock or malfunction, do not spray
water on the indoor unit.
• Do not spill water on the remote control.
• To prevent the risk of electrical shock or damage, do not attempt to
repair the air conditioner yourself. After performing the checks in
the troubleshooting section, contact an authorised service centre.
• Do not obstruct the inlet or outlet. Otherwise, a fault may occur.
• Contact a qualified technician if it is necessary to move the air
conditioner to another location.
• Do not climb on or place heavy objects on the top panel of the
outdoor unit. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage or personal injury.
• Do not put fingers or other objects in the air inlet/outlet grilles.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage or personal injury.
• The air conditioner must be properly earthed. Improper earthing
can cause electrical shock.
• Always install a circuit breaker. Otherwise, a fault may occur.
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• The unit must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Otherwise, there is a risk of damage or personal injury.
WARNING
In case of smoke or burning It is necessary that power supply Do not cut or damage the power
smell, turn off the power supply adopts the special circuit with cords and control cables. If the
and contact the service center. protection through an air switch power cable and the cable of the
and ensure it has sufficient control signal are damaged, they
capacity . The unit switches on or must be replaced by a
off automatically according to professional technician.
user needs: do not turn on or turn
off the device frequently
otherwise it could suffer harmful
effects.
If the problem persists, the unit
could be damaged and cause
electrical shock or fire.
The power supply must be Disconnect the power supply if Do not damage the power cord or
equipped with a special circuit to the air conditioner is not used for use an unauthorized cable.
prevent fire. a long time
Operating limits
Operating range:
Cooling mode: from -15°C to +43°C (outdoor temperature)
Heating mode: from -15°C to +24°C (outdoor temperature)
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Description of components
Indoor unit
The display may vary from the graphic above. Please refer to the purchased product for the actual
display content and positions)
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Outdoor unit
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Getting to know the display icons
Temp. display type
:Set temp. :Indoor ambient temp.
:Outdoor ambient temp.
Turbo mode
Set fan speed
Send signal
Operation mode Child lock
Auto mode health function
ventilation operation
Cool mode 8℃ heating function
Dry mode Set temperature
Fan mode Sleep mode
Light function
Heat mode I feel function
X-fan mode
Set time
TIMER ON /TIMER OFF
Up & down swing
NOTICE: “ ” This is a general remote controller. Some models have this function while some
do not. Please refer to the actual models.
1. On/Off button
Press this button to turn on or off the unit. The sleep function will deactivate when the unit is turned off.
2. Mode button
Each time you press this button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from: AUTO, COOL,
DRY, FAN, and HEAT *, as the following:
• When you select automatic mode, the air conditioner will operate automatically according to the
factory settings. The set temperature cannot be adjusted and will not be displayed. Pressing the
"FAN" button will allow you to adjust the fan speed. Pressing the "SWING" button will allow you to
adjust the angle of airflow.
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N.B. When several indoor units are connected to the same outdoor unit, do not select the
AUTO mode, unless only one indoor unit is used and the others are switched off. All the
units must in fact operate in the same mode: if the mode selected or automatically defined
is different for the units connected to the same outdoor unit, the system goes into error and
the error E7 appears on the display of the indoor unit.
• When you select cool mode, the air conditioner will run in cool mode. The indicator will illuminate
on the display. Press "▲" or "▼" to adjust the set temperature. Press the "FAN" button to adjust the
fan speed. Pressing the "SWING" button will allow you to adjust the angle of airflow.
• When you select dry mode, the air conditioner will run at low speed in dry mode. The indicator
will illuminate on the display. The fan speed cannot be adjusted in this mode. Pressing the "SWING"
button will allow you to adjust the angle of airflow.
• When you select fan mode, the air conditioner will operate only the fan, blowing air without cooling
or heating. All the indicators will switch off. Press the "FAN" button to adjust the fan speed. Pressing
the "SWING" button will allow you to adjust the angle of airflow.
• When you select heat mode, the air conditioner will run in heat mode. The indicator will illuminate
on the display. Press "▲" or "▼" to adjust the set temperature. Press the "FAN" button to adjust the
fan speed. Pressing the "SWING" button will allow you to adjust the angle of airflow.
N.B.:
To prevent blasts of cold air from being blown into the room, there will be a delay of 1 – 5 minutes
after selecting heat mode before operation begins. (The actual delay will depend on the indoor
ambient temperature).
The temperature can be set between 16 – 30°C and four fan speeds are available: automatic, low,
medium and high.
3. FAN button
Pressing this button will allow you to cycle through and set the fan speed: automatic (AUTO), low
( ), medium ( ) or high ( ). When turning on the unit, the AUTO ventilation speed is
activated automatically. With automatic speed, the unit automatically selects the fan speed best
suited according to the factory settings. In DRY mode (dehumidification), only the low ventilation
speed can be set.
Note:
The fan speed in dehumidification mode is low.
Pressing the ventilation speed button in Cooling or Dehumidification mode for 2 seconds activates
the X-FAN function and the icon appears on the remote control: the unit will continue to ventilate
for a few minutes, even after the unit is turned off, to dry the battery of the indoor unit, thus avoiding
the formation of mold. This function is not available in Auto, Ventilation or Heating mode.
If the X-FAN function has been selected: after turning the unit off with the ON / OFF button, the fan
of the indoor unit will continue to run for a few minutes at low speed. During this time press the
FAN button for 2 seconds to stop the fan.
If the X-FAN function is not selected, when the air conditioner is turned off by pressing the ON /
OFF key, the fan switches off together with the unit.
4. ▲/ ▼ button
Press "▲" or "▼" once to increase or decrease the set temperature by 1°C. (The temperature
cannot be adjusted in automatic mode).
When setting the TIMER ON, TIMER OFF, press "▲" or "▼" to adjust the time.
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nessuna visualizzazione (il deflettore orizzontale si arresta nella no display (the horizontal flap stops in the current position)
posizione corrente)
6. SLEEP button
In cool, heat or dry mode, press this button to start the SLEEP function. The icon will appear
on the remote control display. Press the button again to exit the SLEEP function. The icon will
disappear from the display.
The temperature will increase or decrease by 2 degrees over two hours according to the function
selected (cool/heat).
7. TEMP button
Pressing this button will allow you to display the set temperature, the indoor ambient temperature,
or the outdoor ambient temperature on the indoor unit's display. You can cycle through the settings
on the remote control display as shown below:
• When you select or “no display” with the remote control, the set temperature will appear on
the indoor unit's display.
• When you select with the remote control, the indoor ambient temperature will appear on the
indoor unit's display.
• When you select with the remote control, the outdoor ambient temperature will appear on
the indoor unit's display.
N.B.:
• It is not possible to display the outdoor ambient temperature on all models. The indoor unit will
receive the signal but will display the set temperature.
• The set temperature will appear on the unit's display on start-up, if enabled to do so.
• When you select to display the indoor or outdoor ambient temperature, the indoor unit will
display the corresponding temperature for three to five seconds, after which it will automatically
revert to displaying the set temperature.
8. TURBO button
In cool/heat mode, press this button to switch to rapid cool/heat mode. The icon will appear on
the remote-control display. Press this button again to exit the TURBO function. The icon will
disappear from the display.
9. I FEEL button
Press this button to start the I FEEL function. The icon will appear on the remote control display.
When you select this function, the remote control will send the detected ambient temperature to
the indoor unit, which will then adjust its operation automatically based on the difference between
the detected temperature and the set temperature.
Press the button again to exit the I FEEL function. The icon will disappear from the display.
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The remote control should be positioned near the user when this function is selected. The
remote control should not be placed anywhere high or low temperatures may occur to avoid
inaccurate ambient temperature detection.
N.B.:
• When the energy saving function is enabled, the fan will operate at the default automatic speed
and cannot be adjusted.
• When the energy saving function is enabled, the set temperature cannot be adjusted. The remote
control will not send a signal to the unit when the TURBO button is pressed.
• The SLEEP and energy saving functions cannot operate simultaneously. If the energy saving
function was set in cool mode, press the SLEEP button to cancel it. If the SLEEP function was
set in cool mode, start the energy saving function to cancel it.
N.B.:
• When the 8°C heating function is enabled, the fan will operate at the default automatic speed and
cannot be adjusted. The remote control will not send a signal to the unit when the TURBO button
is pressed.
The SLEEP and 8°C heating functions cannot operate simultaneously. If the 8°C heating function
was set in cool mode, pressing the SLEEP button will cancel it. If the SLEEP function was set in
cool mode, starting the 8°C heating function will cancel it.
• When the temperature display is in °F, the remote control will show that the unit is operating at
46°F.
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Remote control button lock function
Press "▲" and "▼" simultaneously to enable or disable the remote control button lock function.
When this function is enabled, will appear on the remote control display. If you attempt to
operate the remote control, the icon will flash three times and no signal will be sent to the unit.
Operating guide
General operations
1. When you connect the power, press the "ON/OFF" button on the remote control to turn the
air conditioner on.
2. Press the MODE button to select the desired operating mode: AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN or
HEAT.
3. Press "▲" or "▼" to adjust the desired temperature. (The temperature cannot be adjusted
in automatic mode.)
4. Press the "FAN" button to set the desired fan speed: automatic, low, medium or high.
5. Press the "SWING" button to adjust the fan's angle of airflow.
Optional Operations
1. Press the SLEEP button to set the function sleep
2. Press the timer ON/ timer OFF button to set the timer ON or timer OFF
3. Press the LIGHT button to check the switching on or off of the different parts of the display (this
function may not be possible for some units)
4. Press the TURBO button to activate or deactivate the function TURBO.
batterie batteries
reinserimento close
rimozione open
Coperchio vano batterie battery compartment cover
N.B.:
• When the unit is operating, point the remote control's signal transmitter at the indoor unit's
receiver.
• The distance between the transmitter and the receiver must not exceed 8 metres and
should remain free of obstacles.
• If the room contains a fluorescent light or cordless telephone, signal interference can occur.
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• When the remote control is not used for a month or more, remove the batteries.
• Use batteries of the same type when replacing the batteries, as necessary.
• If the icons on the remote control display are blurred or not visible, replace the batteries.
INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2006/66/EC and MODIFICATIONS INTRODUCED BY DIRECTIVE 2013/56/UE
Replace batteries when they are depleted. At the end of their life, batteries must be disposed of separately from unsorted
waste. They must be taken to designated recycling centres or returned to a retailer providing this service. Separate disposal
of batteries helps to reduce the potential harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by their improper
disposal and also enables the recovery and recycling of component materials, saving significant energy and resources. The
requirement for separate disposal is indicated by the crossed-out wheelie bin label affixed to the appliance. Illegal disposal of
the product by the user is subject to administrative penalties as per current regulations.
1. Make sure that the device (smartphone or Tablet) used is equipped with a standard version of
Android (version 4.4 or higher) and iOS (iOS7.0 or higher) as the operating system. For more details
refer to the App.
2. Units can be connected and controlled only via Wi-Fi network or via Hotspot function.
4. The application interface is universal for all products and many features may not match for all units.
It may vary depending on the operating system used or the update in use. Refer to the current version.
5. If the access protection on your Router is active in the "MAC Filter" / "MAC address filter" item,
enable the access to the network of the MAC address of the device.
Install the App by referring to its guide. Once the installation is complete, the icon
appears on the smartphone's home page.
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NB:
Before starting any procedure, disconnect the power supply from the product, allow a
few minutes to pass and reconnect it.
PLEASE NOTE:
• USERNAME: must be UNIQUE, composed of name + number, without spaces (eg Rossi57)
• Personal email: if already registered, retrieve Username / Password. It is not possible to create
another account with the same mail.
• PASSWORD: must have at least one capital letter, symbols or special characters (- ;, etc.) and
numbers.
• Repeat PASSWORD written above
• EUROPE country
3. Adding units
Clicking on the icon of the little man opens a menu that includes, among other things, the "Help"
function.
Follow the instructions that appear on your device to add the unit. or add a new unit, press +
in the upper right corner of the homepage.
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A menu appears with all the categories of devices that can be connected.
After choosing the category of interest, proceed with the reset of the unit.
Different unit reset systems can be chosen depending on the type of unit / system and remote
control (with or without wifi key).
Follow step by step the operative instructions depending on the selected reset system.
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After performing the reset following the instructions, click on Next to automatically add the unit
(it’s necessary to enter Wi-Fi password).
WIRE CONTROL OR REMOTE CONTROL WITH WIFI REMOTE CONTROL WITHOUT WIFI
PORTABLE AIR BUTTON BUTTON (MODE and TURBO)
CONDITIONER (CONTROL
PANEL RESET) Direct the remote control towards Direct the remote control towards
the unit.
Press the button on the touch the unit.
panel. With the remote control off, press
the "Mode" + "Wifi" buttons Press the "Mode" + "Turbo"
With the unit off, press and simultaneously for 1 second. buttons simultaneously for 10
hold the "Wifi" button for 10 When the unit beeps, it means seconds. After the unit has twice
seconds. When the unit that the reset has been produced an acoustic signal, this
beeps, it means the reset has successful. will mean that the reset has been
been successful. successful.
NB:
NB: NB:
The configuration must be done
The configuration must be within 2 minutes. If it does not The configuration must be done
done within 2 minutes. If it happen within 2 minutes, repeat within 2 minutes. If it does not
does not happen within 2 the reset operation.. happen within 2 minutes, repeat
minutes, repeat the reset the reset operation
operation.
Alternatively, after setting and resetting the air conditioner, click on Add appliance manually in
the upper right corner to select the Wi-Fi network to associate.
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Select the desired network and continue the configuration.
After performing the electrical reset of the unit and entering the information, perform a search for the
unit (Search appliance) and continue the configuration.
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Configuration of the main functions
In the Homepage click on the device you wish to control and access the operating interface of it.
2. Temperature for each mode: just slide your finger on the indicated temperature
3. Ventilation speed for each mode: just slide your finger on the fan symbol (the
adjustment possibilities vary depending on the mode)
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4. Set advanced functions
Click Function (Func) in the lower left corner of the interface to enter the advanced settings.
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Swing setting
Click Up & down swing to turn the swing function on or off. Click the arrow in the lower right
corner of the icon to go to the next screen and set the swing level.
List of Preselections
Click Timer. Then click + and make adjustments.
Other functions
1. Homepage menu
Click on the profile picture in the upper left corner of the homepage and set each
menu function.
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2. Group Control
Click Group Control to use the present devices (Ex. Change the group name to "hhh" and set up the
devices in the group list). When this group is working you can change the settings of the whole group.
3. Home Management
Click Home Management to create or manage a "family system". You can add new members to the
family system of the registered account.
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4. Help
5. Feedback
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6. How to reset the air conditioner WiFi module:
Turn off the unit with the remote control and disconnect the air conditioner power for at least 10
seconds. Reconnect the power supply. After 1 minute, press the "WiFi" and "Mode" buttons
simultaneously. If the air conditioner beeps, it means that the WiFi module has been reset
correctly.
Attention: The configuration is carried out within 2 minutes. If it does not happen within 2 minutes,
repeat the reset operation.
If the short distance control does not work, perform the checks specified below:
Emergency operation
In the event of loss or failure of the remote control, use the emergency button located under the indoor
unit's front panel to turn the air conditioner on or off.
The unit will operate in automatic mode on start-up.
pannellino panel
Tasto ausiliario auxiliary button
MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning
N.B.:
Disconnect the power before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Cleaning the casing of the indoor unit
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the outer surface of the unit.
Do not use water that is too hot, solvents, petrol or other aggressive chemical compounds, talcum
powder or brushes. These may damage the colour or surface of the casing.
To remove stains, use warm water with a little neutral detergent.
Do not pour water onto the air conditioner to clean it. This may damage the internal components
or cause a short circuit.
N.B.:
• The filters should be cleaned every three months, or more frequently if the room is very dusty.
WARNING!
When you remove the filters, avoid contact with the heat exchanger (there is a risk of
cuts or abrasion).
• Do not use a hairdryer to dry the filters; the heat can cause damage and warping.
Before-use checks
1. Check that the air inlet and outlet are free of obstructions.
2. Check that the circuit breaker, plug and socket are in good working order.
3. Check that the filters are clean.
4. Check that the outdoor unit's support bracket is not damaged or corroded. If it is, contact
the service centre.
5. Check that the piping is not damaged.
After-use checks
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Clean the indoor unit's panel and filters.
3. Check that the outdoor unit's support bracket is not damaged or corroded. If it is, contact the
service centre.
N.B.
1. Many packaging materials are recyclable materials. Please dispose of them in the
appropriate recycling unit.
2. If you want to remove the air conditioner, please contact your local dealer or local service
provider for the correct disposal method.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible faults and solutions
WARNING
Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Improper repair can cause electric shocks or fire. Disconnect
the unit from the power supply before contacting your local Technical Service Centre.
Carry out the following checks before contacting your Technical Service Centre:
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Fault Check Solution
Is there noticeable interference (e.g. static Pull out the plug. After about 3 minutes
electricity, stable voltage)? reinsert the plug and restart the unit.
Is the remote control within the signal The maximum signal reception distance
reception range? is 8 m. The remote control will not work
The indoor unit Are there any obstacles between the beyond this distance.
does not receive remote control and the receiver? Remove the obstacles.
the signal from Is the remote control pointed at the Point the remote control at the receiver
remote control or receiver? on the indoor unit.
the remote Is the remote control's sensitivity low? Are Check the batteries. If the batteries are
control does not icons blurred or missing? very low, replace them.
seem to be Do icons fail to appear on the display Check if the remote control is damaged.
working when you operate the remote control? If it is, replace it.
Is there a fluorescent light in the room? Position the remote control next to the
indoor unit.
Turn off the fluorescent light and try
again.
Is the indoor unit's air inlet or outlet Remove the obstruction.
blocked?
In heat mode, has the indoor temperature Once the set temperature has been
reached the set temperature? reached, the indoor unit will stop blowing
No air comes out
out air.
of the indoor unit
Has heat mode only recently been To prevent blasts of cold air from being
selected? blown out, there will be a delay of
several minutes before operation begins
(this is normal).
Is there a power cut? Wait for the power to be restored.
Has the plug come loose? Reinsert the plug.
Has the circuit breaker tripped or has the Have the circuit breaker or fuse replaced
fuse blown? by a qualified technician.
The air
Is the wiring faulty? Have it replaced by a qualified
conditioner is not
technician.
working
Was the unit restarted immediately after Wait 3 minutes and then restart the unit.
shutdown?
Is the setting on the remote control Reset the function.
correct?
The indoor unit's Is the indoor temperature and humidity Indoor air cools rapidly. Wait for the
air outlet high? indoor temperature and humidity to fall
produces a mist and the mist to disappear.
Is the unit operating in automatic mode? The temperature cannot be adjusted in
The set automatic mode. Change the operating
temperature mode if you want to adjust the
cannot be temperature.
adjusted Does the desired temperature fall outside The available temperature range is: 16 –
the available temperature range? 30°C.
Is the voltage too low? Wait for the voltage to return to normal.
The desired level
Is the filter dirty? Clean the filter.
of heating/cooling
Does the set temperature fall within the Adjust the temperature to within the
cannot be
available temperature range? available range.
achieved
Are there any doors or windows open? Close any doors and windows.
The unit is Is there an odour source (e.g. furniture, Eliminate the odour source.
emitting cigarettes, etc.)? Clean the filter.
unpleasant smells
The air Are there any sources of interference (e.g. Disconnect the power supply and then
conditioner turns lightning, wireless devices, etc.)? reconnect it. Turn the unit on again.
on suddenly
The outdoor unit Has heat mode been selected? Steam production when defrosting in
produces steam heat mode is a normal phenomenon.
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Has the air conditioner recently been The noise is produced by the refrigerant
Sound of running turned on or off? flowing inside the unit (normal
water phenomenon).
Has the air conditioner recently been It is the sound of the friction caused by
turned on or off? the expansion and/or contraction of the
Creaking/cracking
panel or other parts due to temperature
noises
changes.
N.B.: In the event of other error codes, contact a qualified technician for assistance.
Warning
If you experience any of the following problems, turn the air conditioner off and immediately disconnect
the power. Then contact your local Technical Service Centre.
• The power cable is damaged or has overheated.
• The unit makes an unusual noise during operation.
• The circuit breaker keeps tripping.
• The air conditioner emits a burning smell.
• The indoor unit is leaking.
• Do not attempt to repair or reinstall the air conditioner yourself.
• If the air conditioner is operated in abnormal conditions, malfunction, electric shock or fire may
result.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION WARNINGS
WARNING: Make sure that the power supply is disconnected before carrying out any work on
the unit.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment before carrying out any work on
the unit.
WARNING: The appliance must be reinstalled in accordance with national system regulations.
WARNING: Wiring and installation must only be performed by a qualified technician trained to
install, modify, extend and service the unit and perform safety and functionality tests.
WARNING: Install a device, master switch or electric plug that will allow all the power from the
appliance to be switched off.
The following information is essential for correct unit installation. However, the installer should
use his or her experience to install the unit according to specific requirements.
Do not install the unit in locations where there are flammable gases or acid or alkaline
substances that may irreparably damage the copper-aluminium heat exchangers or internal
plastic components.
Do not install the unit in offices or kitchens where oil vapours mixed with treated air may settle
on the exchange coils, reducing performance, or on the unit's internal parts, damaging the
plastic components.
ATTENTION: For the connection between the units, use only annealed and deoxidized copper
pipe for conditioning and refrigeration and insulated with expanded polyethylene of min. 8
mm.
Do not install the unit in the following locations. 1. There should be no obstructions near the air
Otherwise, a fault may occur. inlet or outlet.
1. Locations with extreme heat sources or 2. Choose a location where the condensate can
flammable or explosive gases or vapours. drain out easily without causing a nuisance.
2. Locations with high-frequency devices (e.g. 3. Choose a convenient location to connect the
welding machines, medical equipment). outdoor unit to the power outlet.
3. Locations close to coastal areas. 4. Choose a location out of the reach of children.
4. Locations with oils or fumes in the air. 5. The site should be strong and solid enough to
5. Locations with sulphide gas. support the weight of the indoor unit and prevent
6. Other locations that have special conditions. noise or vibration.
6. The unit should be installed 2.5 m from the floor.
Do not operate the unit in the immediate vicinity 7. Do not install the indoor unit directly above
of laundrettes, bathtubs, showers or swimming electrical equipment.
pools. 8. Try to keep a certain distance from fluorescent
lights.
Outdoor unit
1. Choose a location where the noise and airflow produced by the outdoor unit will not annoy neighbours.
2. The location should be well ventilated and dry; the outdoor unit must not be exposed to direct sunlight
or strong winds.
3. The site should be able to support the weight of the outdoor unit.
4. Check that the installation complies with the requirements of the dimensional drawing for
installation.
5. Choose a location out of the reach of children and away from animals or plants. If this is not possible,
install safety fencing.
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Electrical connection requirements
Safety precautions
1. Electrical safety standards must be met when installing the unit.
2. Use a power supply circuit and circuit breaker that comply with local safety regulations.
3. Make sure that the power supply matches the requirements of the air conditioner. An unstable
power supply or incorrect wiring may result in a fault. Install suitable power cables before
switching on the air conditioner.
4. Correctly connect the live, neutral and earth wires to the power outlet.
5. Disconnect the power supply before carrying out any work on the electrical circuit or carrying
out any safety work. For models with a plug, make sure the plug is easily accessible after
installation.
6. Do not connect the power before installation is complete.
7. Do not use the appliance if the power cable or plug are damaged. If the power cable is damaged
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, retailer or other qualified person to avoid a hazard.
8. Since the temperature of the cooling circuit is high, keep the interconnecting cable away from
the copper pipe.
9. The unit must be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
10. Installation must only be performed by trained individuals in accordance with regulations.
The unit is charged with a slightly inflammable refrigerant, R32. Improper handling of this
gas may expose people and materials to serious damage. More details on this refrigerant are given at
the beginning of this manual.
Earthing
1. The air conditioner is a Class I appliance. The unit must be earthed with an appropriate device
by a qualified technician. Ensure the unit is always properly earthed. Otherwise electric shock
may result.
2. The green-yellow wire of the air conditioner is the earthing wire and may not be used for other
purposes.
3. The earth resistance must meet national standards for electrical safety.
4. The unit must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
5. An all-pole isolating switch with a minimum contact gap of 3mm in each pole must be connected
to the fixed cable.
INSTALLATION
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hose. The hose must be connected to a pipe with a suitable gradient, ensuring no unnecessary bends
are created. Do not run siphons and do not immerse in water.
9-12K 18K
Drill a piping hole of diameter 55 or 70 at the chosen location for the outlet pipe. To allow for proper
drainage, the piping hole in the wall must slant slightly downwards to the outdoor side, with a gradient
of 5 – 10°.
N.B.:
• Take the necessary safety measures when
drilling the hole and do not allow dust to enter.
• The plastic wall plugs are not supplied but
must be purchased on site.
Indoors
Outdoors
Step four: outlet pipe Once you have selected the direction of the
The pipe can be brought out in various different outlet (left or right), drill the corresponding hole
directions: right, rear right, left or rear left. at the bottom.
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Step five: connect the indoor unit pipe
Position the pipe joint in the corresponding
bellmouth.
Pre-tighten the union nut by hand.
giunto pipe
tubo joint
dado union
raccordo nut
Adjust the torque according to the following table. Position the open-end spanner on the pipe joint and
position the torque wrench on the union nut. Tighten the nut with the wrench.
6.35 15 – 20
9.52 35 – 40
N.B.:
• Add an insulating tube to the indoor drain pipe to
prevent condensation.
• The plastic wall plugs are not supplied.
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Step seven: connect the indoor unit electrical cable
pannello panel
vite screw
coperchio cablaggio wiring cover
foro di passaggio cable
cavo through-hole
cavo di alimentazione power cable
3. Remove the cable clip. Connect the power cable to the terminal block according to
colour. Tighten the screw and secure the power cable with the clip.
4.
blu blue
nero black
marrone brown
giallo-verde yellow-green
collegamento unità esterna Outdoor unit connection
N.B.:
• All wiring must be connected as shown on the unit's wiring diagram.
All indoor and outdoor unit cables must be connected by a qualified technician.
• If the power cable is not long enough, contact the supplier for a new one. Do not attempt to extend
it yourself.
• For air conditioners equipped with a plug, the plug must be easily accessible upon completion of
installation.
• For air conditioners without a plug, install a circuit breaker on the line. The circuit breaker must
be single-pole and the contact gap must be greater than 3mm.
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unità interna indoor unit tubo di collegamento connecting pipe
cavo di alimentazione interno indoor and outdoor power cable tubo di scarico drain pipe
ed esterno fascetta binding tape
tubo gas gas pipe cavo di alimentazione interno Indoor powercable
fascetta binding tape
tubo di scarico drain pipe
tubo del liquido liquid pipe
3. Bind them evenly.
4. The liquid pipe and gas pipe must be bound
separately at the end.
interno indoors
esterno outdoors
tubo a parete wall pipe
gomma di sigillatura rubber sealant
gancio superiore upper hook
gancio inferiore del telaio di montaggio a parete lower hook of wall-installation frame
N.B.:
• Avoid bending the drain pipe too much in order to prevent clogging.
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Refrigerating connections
MODELS 14 18 21 28
• Keep sealed all open
Standard refrigerant 10 10 30 40
charge piping length
extremities of the pipes
with a cap until the
Maximum length of pipes 20 20 60 70 connection is completed.
with additional charge Be sure not to let
Maximum length piping 10 10 20 20 anything in the pipes or
per unit in the system, such as
dirt, water, etc.
Additional charge g/m 20 20 20 20 • The piping connected to
the indoor and outdoor
unit must be new.
Always write the additional refrigerant charge on the Required thickness of
data label affixed to the unit outside. pipes is 0.8 mm or more.
• Only use R32 refrigerant
The maximum height difference between indoor and in line woith the one
outdoor unit is 5m (model 14-18k) 10m (models 21- already loaded in the
28K) outdoor unit to fill the
refrigerant in the system.
Wrap with straps all refrigerant pipes and joints. • Additional charge of
refrigerant and oil
• If the length of the
Tighten connections using two keys operated in opposite
connecting pipe is
directions.
increased by 10 m
compared to the
standard length, add 5
ml of refrigerant oil for
every 5 m of pipe added.
• Method for calculating
the amount of additional
refrigerant charge (liquid
pipe): amount of
additional refrigerant
charge = additional
length of pipe liquid x
amount of additional
refrigerant charge per
meter.
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Vacuum pump
Humid air left inside the refrigerant circuit can cause com-
pressor malfunction. After having connected the indoor
and outdoor units, bleed the air and humidity from the
refrigerant circuit using a vacuum pump.
(1) Unscrew and remove the caps from the 2-way and 3-
way valves.
(2) Unscrew and remove the cap from the service valve.
(3) Connect the vacuum pump hose to the service valve.
(4) Operate the vacuum pump for 10-15 minutes until an
absolute vacuum of 10 mm Hg has been reached.
(5) With the vacuum pump still in operation, close the
low-pressure knob on the vacuum pump coupling.
Stop the vacuum pump.
(6) Open the 2-way valve by 1/4 turn and then close it
after 10 seconds. Check all the joints for leaks using Vacuum pump Vacuum pump
liquid soap or an electronic leak device.
(7) Turn the body of the 2-way and 3-way valves. Discon-
nect the vacuum pump hose.
(8) Replace and tighten all the caps on the valves.
Diameter (mm) Twisting moment (N.m)
Φ6 15-20
Vacuum pump
Φ9.52 35-40
Φ16 60-65
Φ12 45-50 INDOOR (8) Secure
UNIT
Φ19 70-75 Refrigerant fluid di rection of fiow 2-way valve
Maintenance
Only use adequate equipment for the R32
refrigerant
Do not use a different refrigerant from
R32.
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Electrical connections
1. Remove the cover of the terminal block on the right side of the outdoor unit. (one screw)
2. Connect the wires to the unit as shown in the figure, make sure that each cable is properly
connected to the terminal boards of the two units.
3. Reassemble the cover of the terminal
Magnetothermal power
switch
14K – 16A
18K – 16A
21K – 25A
28K – 25A
To protect the unit against short circuits,
mount on the power line a magneto
thermal omni polar switch (IG) curve C
250V with a minimum contact opening of
3mm.
Wrong connection of cable may cause
malfunctions of the electrical components.
Once fixed the cables, make sure that the
lines between the links and the fixing point
are separated by some space
The connection pipes and connection
cables of units A and unit B must
correspond to each other.
The device must be installed in
accordance with national regulations of
wiring.
Handle
Front
side plate
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ECOLIGHT DUAL 18000 UE
Handle
To unit A To unit B
Handle
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ECOLIGHT QUADRI 28000 UE
Handle
Power cord
connecting connecting connecting connecting
cable cable cable cable
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Post-installation checks
Checks Possible fault
Has the unit been installed securely? The unit could fall, move or produce excessive
noise.
Is the thermal insulation of the pipes sufficient? Risk of condensation and dripping water.
Has the check for gas leaks been executed? Risk of cooling (heating) not satisfactory.
Does the water drain properly? Risk of condensation and dripping water.
Does the supply voltage match the voltage indicated on Risk of malfunction or damage to components.
the data plate?
Have the piping and electrical wiring been installed Risk of malfunction or damage to components.
correctly?
Has the unit been properly earthed? Risk of electric leakage.
Does the power cable meet requirements? Risk of malfunction or damage to components.
Are there any obstructions at the air inlet or outlet? The cooling (heating) capacity may be insufficient.
Have the dust and other particles produced during Risk of malfunction or damage to components.
installation been removed?
Are the gas valve and liquid valve of the connecting tube The cooling (heating) capacity may be insufficient.
fully open?
Have the length of the refrigerating tube and the amount It is not easy to decide the amount of the
of the refrigerant charge been registered? refrigerant charge to add.
APPENDICES
Piping configuration
6.35 9.52 20
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Procedure for extending the piping
N.B.:
Improper extension of piping is the main cause of refrigerant leaks. Proceed as shown below:
N.B.:
• "A" varies according to diameter:
tubo pipe
tagliatubi pipe cutter
inclinato slanted A (mm)
irregolare uneven Outdoor diameter
sbavatura burred (mm)
Max. Min.
2. Remove burrs
• Remove burrs with a file, 6.35 (1/4") 1.3 0.7
ensuring they do not go into
the pipe. 9.52 (3/8") 1.6 1.0
6. Inspection
Check the quality of the expanded port. If
defective, expand the port again following the
procedure described above.
tubo pipe
limatrice file
verso il basso downwards
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REGULATION (EU) No. 517/2014 - F-GAS
The unit contains R32, a fluorinated greenhouse gas with global warming potential (GWP) = 675.
www.argoclima.com
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