TECHNICAL DATA

& SERVICE MANUAL

INDOOR UNIT: ASR525CL

ASR536CL
ASR548CL

SPLIT SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER

Model No. Product Code No.
ASR525CL 387006100
ASR536CL 387006101
ASR548CL 387006102

0.8180.365.0 10/2004
IMPORTANT! • Ground the unit following local electrical codes.
Please read before installation • The Yellow/Green wire cannot be used for any connection
different from the ground connection.
This air conditioning system meets strict safety and operating • Connect all wiring tightly. Loose wiring may cause overheating
at connection points and a possible fire hazard.
standards.
• Do not allow wiring to touch the refrigerant tubing, compressor,
For the installer or service person, it is important to install or
or any moving parts of the fan.
service the system so that it operates safely and efficiently.
• Do not use multi-core cable when wiring the power supply and
control lines. Use separate cables for each type of line.
For safe installation and trouble-free operation, you must:
• Carefully read this instruction booklet before beginning.
• Follow each installation or repair step exactly as shown.
• Observe all local, state and national electrical codes. When transporting
• Pay close attention to all warning and caution notices given in Be careful when picking up and moving the indoor and outdoor
this manual. units. Get a partner to help, and bend your knees when lifting to
reduce strain on your back. Sharp edges or thin aluminium fins on
•The unit must be supplied with a dedicated electrical line.
the air conditioner can cut your fingers.

WARNING
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result When installing...
in severe personal injury or death. … In a ceiling
Make sure the ceiling is strong enough to hold the unit-weight.
It may be necessary to build a strong wooden or metal frame to
provide added support.
CAUTION … In a room
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result Properly insulate any tubing run inside a room to prevent
in personal injury or product or property damage. "sweating", which can cause dripping and water damage to
walls and floors.
... In moist or uneven locations
Use a raised concrete base to provide a solid level foundation
If necessary, get help
These instructions are all you need for most installation sites and for the outdoor unit. This prevents damage and abnormal
maintenance conditions. vibrations.
If you require help for a special problem, contact our sale/service ... In area with strong winds
outlet or your certified dealer for additional instructions. Securely anchor the outdoor unit down with bolts and a metal
frame. Provide a suitable air baffle.
In case of improper installation
The manufacturer shall in no way be responsible for improper
... In a snowy area (for heat pump-type systems)
installation or maintenance service, including failure to follow the Install the outdoor unit on a raised platform that is higher then
instructions in this document. drifting snow. Provide snow vents.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS When connecting refrigerant tubing

• During installation, connect before the refrigerant system and • Keep all tubing runs as short as possible.
then the wiring one; proceed in the reverse orden when removing • Use the flare method for connecting tubing.
the units. • Apply refrigerant lubricant to the matching surfaces of the flare
and union tubes before connecting them; screw by hand and
then tighten the nut with a torque wrench for a leak-free
connection.
WARNING When wiring • Check carefully for leaks before starting the test run.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE NOTE:

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ONLY QUALIFIED, Depending on the system type, liquid and gas lines may be either
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS SHOULD ATTEMPT narrow or wide. Therefore, to avoid confusion, the refrigerant
TO WIRE THIS SYSTEM. tubing for your particular model is specified as narrow tube for
liquid, wide tube for gas.

• Do not supply power to the unit until all wiring and tubing are
completed or reconnected and checked, to ensure the grounding. When servicing
• Highly dangerous electrical voltages are used in this system. • Turn the power OFF at the main power board before opening
Carefully refer to the wiring diagram and these instructions when the unit to check or repair electrical parts and wiring.
wiring. • Keep your fingers and clothing away from any moving parts.
Improper connections and inadequate grounding can cause • Clean up the site after the work, remembering to check that no
accidental injury and death. metal scraps or bits of wiring have been left inside the unit being
serviced.
• Ventilate the room during the installation or testing the refrigeration
system; make sure that, after the installation, no gas leaks are
present, because this could produce toxic gas and dangerous
if in contact with flames or heat-sources.

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 Table of Contents
Page

1. SPECIFICATIONS 4
1-1 Unit specifications 4
1-2 Major Component specifications 7
1-3 Other Component specifications 10

2. DIMENSIONAL DATA 11

3. ELECTRICAL DATA 13
3-1 Electric Wiring Diagram 13
3-1 Schematic Diagram 14

4. FUNCTION 15
4-1 Room Temperature Control 15
4-2 Freeze Prevention 16

5. TROUBLESHOOTING 17

6. CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 29

6-1 Measurement of Insulation Resistance 29
6-2 Checking Continuity of Fuse on PCB Ass'y 30
6-3 Checking Motor Capacitor 30
6-4 Thermistor Characteristic Curve 31

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1-1 Unit Specifications
ASR525CL

Power source 220 - 240V ~ 50Hz

Voltage rating 230V

Performance Cooling
Capacity See catalogue with the requested matching
Air circulation (High/Med./Low) m³/h 1140/1020/840

Features
Controls/Temperature controls Microprocessor/ I.C. thermostat
Remote Controller Wireless remote control unit
Timer ON/OFF 24 hours & Daily program, 1-hour OFF
Fan speed 3 and Auto
Airflow direction Auto (Remote control)
Air Filter Washable, easy acces, long life (2500 hr.)
Operation sound High/Med./Low dB-A 37/35/31
Refrigerant tubing connections Flare type
Refrigerant Narrow tube mm(in.) 6,35 (1/4)
tube diameter Wide tube mm(in.) 15,88 (5/8)
Refrigerant R407C
Refrigerant control Capillary tube

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (include panel) Height mm 338
Width mm 860
Depth mm 860
Package dimensions Unit Height mm 320
Width mm 880
Depth mm 840
Volume m3 0,238
Ceiling panel Height mm 110
Width mm 965
Depth mm 965
Volume m3 0,1
Weight (include panel) Net kg 22
Shipping kg 26
Ceiling panel Net kg 6
Shipping kg 8
DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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ASR536CL

Power source 220 - 240V ~ 50Hz

Voltage rating 230V

Performance Cooling
Capacity See catalogue with the requested matching
Air circulation (High/Med./Low) m³/h 1920/1680/1320

Features
Controls/Temperature controls Microprocessor/ I.C. thermostat
Remote Controller Wireless remote control unit
Timer ON/OFF 24 hours & Daily program, 1-hour OFF
Fan speed 3 and Auto
Airflow direction Auto (Remote control)
Air Filter Washable, easy acces, long life (2500 hr.)
Operation sound High/Med./Low dB-A 42/39/35
Refrigerant tubing connections Flare type
Refrigerant Narrow tube mm(in.) 9,52 (3/8)
tube diameter Wide tube mm(in.) 19,05 (3/4)
Refrigerant R407C
Refrigerant control Capillary tube

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (include panel) Height mm 368
Width mm 1150
Depth mm 860
Package dimensions Unit Height mm 350
Width mm 1170
Depth mm 840
Volume m3 0,35
Ceiling panel Height mm 110
Width mm 1250
Depth mm 965
Volume m3 0,131
Weight (include panel) Net kg 27
Shipping kg 32
Ceiling panel Net kg 8
Shipping kg 10
DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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ASR548CL

Power source 220 - 240V ~ 50Hz

Voltage rating 230V

Performance Cooling
Capacity See catalogue with the requested matching
Air circulation (High/Med./Low) m³/h 1920/1680/1320

Features
Controls/Temperature controls Microprocessor/ I.C. thermostat
Remote Controller Wireless remote control unit
Timer ON/OFF 24 hours & Daily program, 1-hour OFF
Fan speed 3 and Auto
Airflow direction Auto (Remote control)
Air Filter Washable, easy acces, long life (2500 hr.)
Operation sound High/Med./Low dB-A 42/39/35
Refrigerant tubing connections Flare type
Refrigerant Narrow tube mm(in.) 9,52 (3/8)
tube diameter Wide tube mm(in.) 19,05 (3/4)
Refrigerant R407C
Refrigerant control Capillary tube

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (include panel) Height mm 368
Width mm 1150
Depth mm 860
Package dimensions Unit Height mm 350
Width mm 1170
Depth mm 840
Volume m3 0,35
Ceiling panel Height mm 110
Width mm 1250
Depth mm 965
Volume m3 0,131
Weight (include panel) Net kg 27
Shipping kg 32
Ceiling panel Net kg 8
Shipping kg 10
DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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1-2 Major Component Specifications
ASR525CL

Controller PCB
Part No. CR-XR254GS
Controls Microprocessor

Fan & Fan Motor

Type Centrifugal fan
Q'ty ……. Diameter mm 1…. Ø 443
Fan motor model…Q'ty SFG6X-41D6P…1
No. Of poles…rpm (230 V, High) 6 … 470
Running Amps A 0,611
Power input W 31,4
Coil resistance (Ambient temp. 20 °C ) Ω BRN-WHT: 170,3
WHT-VLT: 18,1
VLT-ORG: 43,2
ORG-YEL: 43,2
WHT-PNK: 83,5
YEL-BLK: 60,2
Safety devices Type Internal thermal protector
Operating temp. Open °C 130 ± 8
Close °C 79 ± 15
Run capacitor µF 4,5
VAC 440

Panel
Model ASG25SCE
Flap motor M2LB24ZA12
rating 240 VAC
rpm 2,5
nominal output W 3
coil resistance (25°C) kΩ 15,62 ± 15%
Dew proof heater 240 V, 26W

Heat Exch. Coil

Coil Aluminium plate fin / Copper tube
Rows 2
Fin pitch mm 1,5
face area m2 0,343
DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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ASR536CL

Controller PCB
Part No. CR-XR254GS
Controls Microprocessor

Fan & Fan Motor

Type Centrifugal fan
Q'ty ……. Diameter mm 1…. Ø 443
Fan motor model…Q'ty SFG6X-81A6P…1
No. Of poles…rpm (230 V, High) 6 … 530
Running Amps A 0,765
Power input W 38
Coil resistance (Ambient temp. 20 °C ) Ω BRN-WHT: 75,1
WHT-VLT: 6,7
VLT-ORG: 20,6
ORG-YEL: 27,4
WHT-PNK: 42,7
YEL-BLK: 58
Safety devices Type Internal thermal protector
Operating temp. Open °C 130 ± 8
Close °C 79 ± 15
Run capacitor µF 5
VAC 440

Panel
Model ASG3648E
Flap motor M2LB24ZA12
rating 240 VAC
rpm 2,5
nominal output W 3
coil resistance (25°C) kΩ 15,62 ± 15%
Dew proof heater 240 V, 26W

Heat Exch. Coil

Coil Aluminium plate fin / Copper tube
Rows 2
Fin pitch mm 1,5
face area m2 0,556
DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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ASR548CL

Controller PCB
Part No. CR-XR254GS
Controls Microprocessor

Fan & Fan Motor

Type Centrifugal fan
Q'ty ……. Diameter mm 1…. Ø 443
Fan motor model…Q'ty SFG6X-81A6P…1
No. Of poles…rpm (230 V, High) 6 … 530
Running Amps A 0,871
Power input W 51,9
Coil resistance (Ambient temp. 20 °C ) Ω BRN-WHT: 75,1
WHT-VLT: 6,7
VLT-ORG: 20,6
ORG-YEL: 27,4
WHT-PNK: 42,7
YEL-BLK: 58
Safety devices Type Internal thermal protector
Operating temp. Open °C 130 ± 8
Close °C 79 ± 15
Run capacitor µF 6
VAC 440

Panel
Model ASG3648E
Flap motor M2LB24ZA12
rating 240 VAC
rpm 2,5
nominal output W 3
coil resistance (25°C) kΩ 15,62 ± 15%
Dew proof heater 240 V, 26W

Heat Exch. Coil

Coil Aluminium plate fin / Copper tube
Rows 2
Fin pitch mm 1,5
face area m2 0,556
DATA SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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 1-3 Other Component Specifications

Trasformer ATR-II215TA
Rating Primary VAC 230V, 50Hz
Secondary 10,6V - 0.93A
Capacity 7 VA
Coil resistance Ω (WHT-WHT): 96,5
(BRN-BRN): 0,8 (at 20°C)
Thermal cut-off temp. 150°C

Thermistor ( Coil sensor ) PBC-41E-S14

Resistance ΚΩ -10 °C 23,7 ± 5%
-5 °C 18,8 ± 5%
0 °C 15,0 ± 5%
5 °C 12,1 ± 5%
10 °C 9,7 ± 5%
15 °C 8,0 ± 5%

Thermistor ( Room sensor TH1) KTEC-35-S6

Resistance ΚΩ 0 °C 16,5 ± 5%
5 °C 12,8 ± 5%
10 °C 10,0 ± 5%
20 °C 6,3 ± 5%
30 °C 4,0 ± 5%
40 °C 2,7 ± 5%
45 °C 2,2 ± 5%
50 °C 1,8 ± 5%
55 °C 1,5 ± 5%

Drain pump
Model PJV-1434A
Rating Voltage 230V
Input 12W
Total head / capacity 500 mm / 400 cc/min.

Safety float switch

Model FS-0218-102
Contact rating DC 5V - 50W

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 2. DIMENSIONAL DATA
ASR525CL

261

5
221
124

7
339

100
X-view

232
292
59
124
157
6

182

308 30
860
4

124
820 (Ceiling opening) 500
48
3

757 (Suspention bolt pitch)

1
12

2
25
Panel center
566 (Suspention bolt pitch)
820 (Ceiling opening)

377

368

776
X

860
500
100
12

124
7
9

221
2
12

Air intake grille

Air outlet
Refrigerant liquid line [D. 9.52 (In case of 25 type,
use the tube connector.)]
776

Refrigerant gas line

D. 12.7: 9, 12 type
Drain connection
Power supply entry
For discharge duct
For fresh air intake
9 Suspension bolt mounting
225
12
8

Units: mm

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 ASR536CL
ASR548CL
124 291
244

5
7
339

100
X-view

232
292

6 59
157
124
182

338 30
124
4

860
820 (Ceiling opening) 48
500
3

757 (Suspention bolt pitch)

12

1
25

2
Panel center
856 (Suspention bolt pitch)
522

513
1110 (Ceiling opening)
X

1066

1150

790
12
8
9

124

244
12
776
180

Air intake grille

Air outlet
Refrigerant liquid line (D.9.52)
Refrigerant gas line (D.19.05)
Drain connection
Power supply entry
For discharge duct
For fresh air intake
9 Suspension bolt mounting
12

249
8

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3. ELECTRICAL DATA
3-1 Electric Wiring Diagram

DPH

IND LAMP
ASSY
1 7 LM
TH2 (ROOM)
TH1 (COIL)

SWITCH

WHT
GRY
YEL

BLK
ASSY
1 2 3
S 1 2 3 4
P 1 2 3 4 CONNECTOR
4P(WHT)

ORG

WHT

GRY
BRN
RED
BLK
BLK

BLK
BLK

YEL

BLK
1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 7 1 3 1 3
2P (RED) 2P (YEL) 3P (WHT) 7P (WHT) 3P (RED) 3P (GRN)
COIL ROOM SW ASSY W/LESS DPH LM

CONTROLLER (CR-XR254GS)
SUP PRY SEC DP FS FM 7P (WHT) 3P (WHT)
E 5P (WHT) 2P (WHT) 2P (WHT) 3P (BLU) 3P (RED) COM M H L 49FMI
1 3 5 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 3 5 7 1 3

BRN
RC
GRN/YEL

ORG

WHT

GRY
GRY
BRN
PNK
WHT
WHT

BLK
BLK

BLK
BLK

CONNECTOR
WHT

VLT
BRN
BRN
RED

BRN

9P(WHT)
P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3 4 DP FS

ORG

WHT
GRY
GRY
BRN
P S
PNK

BLK
YEL

VLT
TERMINAL PLATE(4P)
TO OUTDOOR UNIT
POWER SUPPLY TR
GRN/YEL

GRN/YEL

FMI
GRN/YEL

EARTH EARTH EARTH

TERMINAL TERMINAL TERMINAL

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 3-2 Schematic Diagram

CR-XR254GS
4P-2 CONTROLLER
3

2 2

1 1
IND
1 1

RY05
TR 7 7
RY08

RY03

RY02
RY01 1 1
2 2 SW

RY06
RY04
3 3
RY02

H M L
3 3 3 5 3 7 RY03
FS
1
RY04 3
2 4 6 5 4

RY05
TH1
9 3
1
DPH LM DP FMI RY06
8 1 2
4P-4 COIL
49FMI
5
2 1 RY08
1 3 RC TH2
1
RY01

2
ROOM
1 1 1 1
4P-1
1
F01 (3.15A)

SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION
FMI INDOOR FAN MOTOR
49FMI INDOOR MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR
RC RUNNING CAPACITOR
F01 FUSE
DP DRAIN PUMP
DPH DEW PROOF HEATER
LM AUTO LOUVER MOTOR
TR POWER TRANSFORMER
RY01-RY06, AUXILIARY RELAY
RY08

FS FLOAT SWITCH
TH1 THERMISTOR (INDOOR COIL)
TH2 ROOM THERMISTOR
CR-X254GS INDOOR CONTROLLER
IND INDICATOR LAMP ASSY
SW SWITCH ASSY
TERMINAL PLATE
CONNECTOR
TERMINAL

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4. FUNCTIONS
4-1 Room temperature control
Room temperature control is obtained by cycling the compressor ON and OFF under control of the room
temperature sensor in the remote control unit.

The room temperature (and other information) is transmitted every 5 minutes by the remote control unit to the
controller in the indoor unit.

Signal from remote control unit

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

Thermo. Thermo. Thermo. Thermo. Thermo. Thermo. Thermo.
OFF ON OFF ON ON ON OFF
T+1 °C
set temp. T °C

More than
5 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes Room temp.

Compressor ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

3 seconds 3 seconds
Outdoor fan ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

Indoor fan Set speed

The control circuit will not attempt to turn the compressor ON until the compressor has been OFF for at least
3 minutes. To protect the compressor from stalling out when trying to start against the high side refrigerant
pressure, the control circuit has a built-in automatic time delay to allow the internal pressure to equalize.

As a protective measure, the control circuit switches the compressor OFF not before than 5 minutes
of compressor operation.

Thermo. ON : When the room temperature is above T + 1°C (T°C is set temperature).
Compressor ON

Thermo. OFF : When the room temperature is equal to or below set temperature T°C.
Compressor OFF

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4-2 Freeze Prevention
This function prevents freezing of the indoor heat exchange coil.

When the compressor has been running for 6 minutes or more and the temperature of the indoor heat
exchange coil falls below –0.8°C, the control circuit stops the compressor for at least 3 minutes. The
compressor does not start again until the temperature rises above 8°C or 6 minutes has elapsed.

Thermo. OFF
Room temp. Thermo. ON

T+1 ° C
Set temp. T ° C

More than
Indoor heat exch. 6 minutes 6 minutes
coil temp.
–0.8 ° C
More than More than
6 minutes 6 minutes

Compressor ON OFF ON ON OFF ON

Indoor fan Set speed Set speed

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
(1) Check before and after troubleshooting
Many problems may occur because of wiring or power supply problems, and so you should check these areas
first. Problems here can cause incorrect results in some of the other tests, and so they should be remedied
first.
1. Check power supply wiring
(a) Single-phase
Check that the power supply wires are correctly connected to terminal No. 1 through No. 4 on the
4P terminal plate on the indoor unit and L and N on the 6P terminal on the outdoor unit.

(b) 3-phase
Check that the power supply wires are correctly connected to terminal No.1 through No. 4 on the
4P terminal plate on the indoor unit and L1 through L3 and N on the 8P terminal on the outdoor
unit.
2. Check the inter-unit wiring
Check that the inter-unit control wires (AC 220 - 240 V Line voltage) are correctly connected
between the indoor unit and outdoor unit.

Single-phase outdoor unit 3-phase outdoor unit

Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit

B B
1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2

Ground Ground
4 4 Power supply 4 4 Power supply
A A
L L Inter-Unit L1 L1
Inter-Unit
Wiring Wiring
N N L2 L2
(Line voltage) (Line voltage)
L3 L3
Ground
N N
0611_X_S

Ground

3. Check the power supply

Check that the voltage is within the specified range ( ±10% of the rating).
Check that power is supplied.

WARNING
If the following troubleshooting must be done with the power being supplied, take care not to touch
any uninsulated live parts that will given an ELECTRIC SHOCK.

4. Check the lead wires and connectors in indoor and outdoor units.
Check that the sheaths of the lead wires are not damaged.
Check that the lead wires are firmly connected to the terminal plate.
Check that the wiring has been performed correctly.
5. Reference
• Condition of general cooling operation (Thermo. ON)
SWEEP..................ON
Indoor fan speed....HIGH

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(2) Air conditioner does not operate

1. Circuit breaker trips (or fuse blows).

(a) When the circuit breaker is set to ON, it trips immedialely.

• There is a possibility of ground fault.

• Check insulation resistance.
If the resistance value is 1M½ or less, insulation is defective.

(Example)

1 2 3 1 2 3
Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Indoor
unit 4 unit unit 4 unit
L 5 1 1 L1 5 1 1
+ +

+ +

+
Circuit Circuit
+ +

+ + + +
N breaker 6 2 2 L2 breaker 6
Power 3 3 L3 7 2 2

+ +
+ +
supply 4 4 N 4
+

8 4
+

cords Interunit Power 3 3

power line supply Interunit
Earth power line
cords
*Set the circuit breaker to OFF. Earth

1 Remove power supply cords

from terminal plate in outdoor NO
unit. Rewire
• Check insulation resistance
of power supply cords.

OK

2 Remove inter-unit power line

from terminal plate in outdoor NO Insulation of • Check insulation
unit. outdoor unit resistance of
• Check insulation resistance is defective. electrical parts
of outdoor unit. in outdoor unit.

OK

3 Remove inter-unit power line

NO • Check insulation
from terminal plate in indoor Insulation of
unit. indoor unit resistance of
• Check insulation resistance is defective. electrical parts
of indoor unit. in indoor unit.

OK

Inter-unit power lines is

defective. Rewire

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(b) Circuit breaker trips in several minutes after turning the air conditioner on.
• There is a possibility of short circuit.

• Check capacity of circuit

Replace it with a
breaker. NO suitable one.
Is capacity of circuit (= larger capacity)
breaker sufficient ?

• Check resistance of
outdoor fan motor winding.

• Check resistance of
compressor motor winding.

• Check resistance of louver

motor winding.

2 Neither indoor unit nor outdoor unit runs.

A. No power is supplied

Circuit breaker
Reset the breaker.
is tripped.
• Check power supply.
Is power being supplied NO
Wait for power to
to outdoor unit ?
be restored or
Power failure.
consult power
supply company.

B. Check remote control unit.

• Try to run both indoor and

outdoor units with another
remote control unit.

OK

Other remote control

unit is defective.

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C. Check “Operation selector” switch in the indoor unit.

• Has “Operation selector” IND. LAMP Ass’y or P.C.B.

switch been set to ON YES Ass’y in the indoor unit
position ? is defective.
NO

Set “Operation selector”

switch to ON.

Neither unit runs.

Switch Ass’y or P.C.B.

Ass’y in the indoor unit
is defective.

D. Check compressor motor protectors.

a) High pressure switch (63PH)

Disconnect the socket from the 2P (WHT) connector.

• Check high pressure switch. Check the continuity between the No.1 and No.2 poles
Is high pressure switch of the socket.
actuated ? (63PH)
YES

• Is outdoor heat exchanger

coil dirty or are there YES Clean heat exchanger coil
obstruction near air suction or remove obstructions.
inlet of outdoor unit ?

NO

• Check if outdoor fan rotates.

Refer to “Only outdoor fan
does not run.”

b) Compressor motor overcurrent relay

• Check compressor motor NO

overcurrent relay. (51C) Refer to “CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Is it actuated ? (Electro magnetic contactor)”.
YES

• Check power supply voltage. YES Consult power supply company

Is voltage 90% of rated and restore voltage to
voltage or less? normal value.

NO 90% of rated
voltage or more.
• Following causes may be considered.
Locked rotor of compressor.
Overcharged refrigerant.
Insufficient air for outdoor unit ventilation.
Obstruction in front of outdoor unit.

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E. Check the auxiliary relay. (1Y or 2Y)

• Check coil resistance of

auxiliary relay.
(1Y or 2Y)

F. Check the indoor fan motor thermal protector (49FMI)

• Disconnect the socket from the 9P (WHT) connector.

• Check the continuity

between No. 8 and No.9
poles of the 9P socket.
No continuity.
Thermal protector (49FMI)
is actuated.
Check fan casing
Fan cannot for foreign matter Remove foreign
• Check fan rotation. be rotated. on inside. matter or repair.
Rotate the fan gently once
or twice by hand.
Fan motor burnout
OK or foreign matter Repair or replace.
in bearing.
• Check fan motor capacitor.

G. Check the fuse on the P.C.B. Ass’y in the indoor unit.

• Check fuse on P.C.B. • Check resistance of louver

Ass'y in indoor unit for motor winding. (LM)
continuity.
OK
When the fuse blows.

• Check coil of compressor

• Check transformer. (TR)
motor magnetic contactor.
OK (52C)

OK
• Check resistance of indoor
fan motor winding.
• P.C.B. Ass'y is defective.
(FMI)

OK

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(3) Outdoor unit does not run.
A. Check the COOL/FAN selector switch in the remote control unit.

• Is COOL/FAN selector switch NO

set to COOL ? Set to COOL.

B. Check the set temperature.

Try to lower set

temperature using temperature
setting button “COOLER”.
YES

• Set “Operation selector”

switch to TEST in indoor
unit.

Outdoor unit runs.

Is room temperature too

low ?

NO

• Try to run both indoor and

outdoor units with another
remote control unit.

OK

Other remote control unit is

defective.
(Room sensor in remote
control unit is defective.)

C. Outdoor unit is abnormal.

a) Check the power supply wiring

• Check negative phase relay.

(47C)
Is it actuated ?
NO

Rewire power supply cords.

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b) Check the compressor motor thermal protector (49C)

• Check compressor motor Is temperature of compressor

thermal protector. (49C) abnormally high ?

YES

Insufficient refrigerant gas. Charge refrigerant gas.

NO

Compressor is defective.

• Check compressor motor

magnetic contactor.
(52C)

(Only the outdoor fan does not run.)

D. Check the indoor unit P.C.B.

• Check P.C.B. Ass’y.

• Check voltage between

terminals No.2 and No.4 on
terminal plate.
No voltage appears.

P.C.B. Ass’y is defective.

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(4) Indoor unit does not run.
The indoor fan and louver motor do not run.

P.C.B. Ass’y is defective.

(5) Some parts fail to operate.

(1) Only indoor fan does not run.

Check fan casing

for foreign matter Remove foreign
Fan cannot on inside. matter or repair.
• Check fan rotation. be rotated.
Rotate fan gently once or
twice by hand. Fan motor burnout
or foreign matter Repair or replace.
in bearing.

• Check resistance of fan

motor winding.

OK

• Check fan motor capacitor.

OK

P.C.B assy is defective.

(2) Only louver motor does not run.

• Check resistance of
louver motor winding.

OK

P.C.B. Ass’y or remote

control unit is defective.

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(6) Outdoor fan does not run.

• Check fan casing

for foreign matter Remove foreign
Fan cannot on the inside. matter or repair.
• Check fan rotation. be rotated.
Rotate fan gently once or
twice by hand. • Fan motor burnout
or foreign matter Repair or replace.
in bearing.

• Check resistance of fan

motor winding.

OK

• Check fan motor capacitor

• Check continuity between

terminals on compressor
motor magnetic contactor.

(7) Outdoor fan speed is not switched from High to Low even when the outdoor
temperature falls below 25.5°C.

• Check thermostat (23S).

• Check coil resistance of

auxiliary relay.
(1Y)

(8) Compressor does not run.

• Check compressor motor capacitor.

OK

• Check resistance of compressor motor winding.

OK

• Check compressor motor overload relay.

OK

NG
• Check continuity between terminals R-U, and Replace magnetic
then S-V on the magnetic contactor. contactor.

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(9) Poor cooling

Check position of remote

control unit. YES Change position of
• Does cool air from air condi- remote control unit.
tioner reach remote control
unit directly ?

• Is wide tube between indoor unit Insulate wide tube and

NO
and outdoor unit insulated ? then execute taping with
narrow tube.
YES
Temperature
difference
• Measure temperatures of suction Possibility of
is small. Charge
and discharge air of indoor unit. insufficient
refrigerant
refrigerant.
Temperature difference between
suction and discharge air is
large enough (approx. 10 deg. or more).

• Check clogging of air

filter. Clean filter.
Air filter is clogged.

YES Set fan speed to either

• Is fan speed set to LOW ? HIGH or MEDIUM.

• Review cooling load estimate, Reduce cooling load or

if performance of air conditioner replace the unit with
is normal. higher cooling capacity.

(10) Excessive cooling.

Set temperature to
YES
• Set temperature is too low. higher value using
temperature setting
button of remote
control unit.

• Is remote control unit placed

NO Change position of
where it can detect room
remote control unit.
temperature properly ?

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(11) PCB for "SCL" models

1 2 3
S002

LED1 LED2

POW

1
S001

D005

S002 (Capacity Code)

1 2 3
25 type OFF OFF OFF
36 type ON OFF OFF
48 type ON ON OFF

Meaning of LED indication

POW LED1 LED2 D005 Cause of trouble

Light Off Off Light Normal state
Light Flash Light Light High pressure switch is activated,
Outdoor fan thermal protector activated,
Outdoor coil thermistor is open or short
Light Off Light Light Low pressure switch is activated
Light Off Light Off Negative phase, Defective phase

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(12) Defective Sensor.

1. Indoor (heat exchanger) coil temp. Sensor is defective.

(a) Open (=No continuity in sensor)

Compressor and outdoor fan repeatedly go ON for 10 minutes and OFF for 6 minutes when sensor opens.

(b) Short
“Freeze Prevention” does not operate when dehumidified water is frozen on the indoor coil.

2. Room temp. Sensor (in the remote control unit) is defective.

(a) Open (=No continuity in sensor)

Neither the outdoor fan nor compressor runs.

(b) Short
The outdoor fan and compressor do not stop. — Excessive cooling.

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6. CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
6-1 Measurement of Insulation power plug
(Local supply)
Resistance
Ground
The insulation is in good condition if the
resistance exceeds 1MΩ
probe

Insulation
tester

NOTE
6-1-1. Power supply wires The shape of the power plug may differ from that
of the air conditioner which you are servicing.
Clamp the grounding terminal of the power plug Fig. 1
with a lead clip of the insulation resistance tester
and measure the resistance by placing a probe Terminal plate
on both the two power terminals. (fig.1)

Then, also measure the resistance between the

grounding and other power terminals. (fig.1)
Probe

6-1-2. Indoor Unit

Clamp a metallic part of the unit with the lead

clip of the insulation resistance tester and measure
Clip
the resistance by placing a probe on each terminal
screw where power supply lines are connected on the
Copper Insulation
terminal plate. (fig.2) tube or tester
metallic part
Fig. 2

6-1-3. Outdoor Unit

Clamp an aluminium plate fin or copper tube with Probe

the lead clip of the insulation resistance tester
and measure the resistance by placing a probe
on each terminal screw on the terminal plate. (fig.2)
Note that the ground line terminal should be skipped Clip
for the check.
Copper
tube or
metallic part
6-1-4. Measurement of Insulation
Insulation
Resistance for Electrical Parts tester
Fig. 3
Disconnect the lead wires of the desired electric From fan motor,
part from terminal plate, capacitor, etc. compressor and
other parts
Similary disconnect the connector.
Then measure the insulation resistance. (fig.3 and 4)
Metallic Probe
part
NOTE: Refer to electric wiring diagram
Clip
If the probe cannot enter the poles because the
hole is too narrow then use a probe with a
thinner pin. Insulation
tester
Fig. 4

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6-2 Checking Continuity of Fuse
on PCB Ass'y Fuse

Remove the PCB Ass'y from the electrical component

box. Then pull out the fuse from the PCB Ass'y. (fig.5)
PCB Ass’y
Check for continuity using a multimeter as shown in fig.6

Fig. 5

Fuse

Fig. 6

6-3 Checking Motor Capacitor

Remove the lead wires from the capacitor terminals,

and then place a probe on the capacitor terminals as
shown in fig.7. Observe the deflection of the pointer, Multimeter
setting the resistance measuring range of the
multimeter to the maximum value.

The capacitor is "good" if the pointer bounces to a

great extent and then gradually returns to its original
position.

The range of deflection and deflection time differ

according to the capacity of the capacitor.

Compressor motor
capacitor

Fan motor
capacitor

Fig. 7

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6-4 Thermistor Characteristic Curve

1 Room temp. sensor 1 Coil sensor

(KTEC-35) (PBC-41E)
40

35

10
30
9
25
Resistance (kn )

Resistance (kn )
8

7 20

6 15
5
10
4

3 5

2 0
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 15 20
1
Temperature (°C)
10 15 20 25 30 35 40

Temperature (°C)

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