Luv Inverter Series: Service Manual
Luv Inverter Series: Service Manual
Service Manual
42/38LUVH025N-1
42/38LUVH035N-1
42/38LUVH045N-1
42/38LUVH055N-1
42/38LUVH065N-1
42/38LUVH075N-1
CONTENTS
1. Safety Precaution
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following
Before service the unit, be sure to read this service manual at first.
2. Warning
Installation
Do not use a defective or underrated circuit breaker. Use this appliance on a dedicated
circuit.
For electrical work, contact the dealer, seller, a qualified electrician, or an authorized
service center.
Do not disassemble or repair the product, there is risk of fire or electric shock.
Sharp edges could cause injury, be especially careful of the case edges and the fins on the
If the base collapses, the air conditioner could fall with it, causing property damage, product failure,
Do not let the air conditioner run for a long time when the humidity is very high and a
Take care to ensure that power cable could not be pulled out or damaged during
operation.
Do not use the product in a tightly closed space for a long time.
When flammable gas leaks, turn off the gas and open a window for ventilation before
If strange sounds or smoke comes from product, turn the breaker off or disconnect the
Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane. If possible, remove the
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There is risk of property damage, failure of product, or electric shock.
Do not open the inlet grill of the product during operation. (Do not touch the electrostatic
Ventilate the product from time to time when operating it together with a stove etc.
Turn the main power off when cleaning or maintaining the product.
When the product is not be used for a long time, disconnect the power supply plug or
Take care to ensure that nobody could step on or fall onto the outdoor unit.
CAUTION
Always check for gas (refrigerant) leakage after installation or repair of product.
Install the drain hose to ensure that water is drained away properly.
Do not install the product where the noise or hot air from the outdoor unit could damage
the neighborhoods.
Do not install the product where it will be exposed to sea wind (salt spray) directly.
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It may cause corrosion on the product. Corrosion, particularly on the condenser and evaporator fins,
Operational
Do not expose the skin directly to cool air for long time. (Do not sit in the draft).
Do not use the product for special purposes, such as preserving foods, works of art etc.
Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, etc.
There is risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to the plastic parts of the product.
Do not touch the metal parts of the product when removing the air filter. They are very
sharp.
Always insert the filter securely. Clean the filter every two weeks or more often if
necessary.
A dirty filter reduces the efficiency of the air conditioner and could cause product malfunction or
damage.
Do not insert hands or other objects through air inlet or outlet while the product is
operated.
Replace the all batteries in the remote control with new ones of the same type. Do not
If the liquid from the batteries gets onto your skin or clothes, wash it well with clean
PART1, 4
PART2. Outline and Dimensions
1. Indoor Unit
Model W D H
42LUVH025N-1 790 195 265
42LUVH035N-1 920 225 292
42LUVH045N-1 920 225 292
42LUVH055N-1
1080 230 330
42LUVH065N-1
42LUVH075N-1 1250 230 325
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2. Outdoor Unit
Model L1 W1 H L2 W2
38LUVH025N-1
760 285 590 530 290
38LUVH035N-1
38LUVH045N-1 760 285 590 530 290
38LUVH055N-1 845 320 700 560 335
38LUVH065N-1
900 315 860 590 333
38LUVH075N-1
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PART3. Refrigerant Cycle Diagram
INDOOR OUTDOOR
CHECK VALVE
LIQUID SIDE (Heating Model only)
2-WAY VALVE
CAPILIARY TUBE
HEAT HEAT
EXCHANGE EXCHANGE
(EVAPORATOR) (CONDENSER)
GAS SIDE
COOLING
COMPRESSOR HEATING
PART3, 1
PART4. Wiring Diagram
1. Indoor Unit
42LUVH025N-1
42LUVH035N-1
PART4, 1
42LUVH045N-1
42LUVH055N-1, 42LUVH065N-1
PART4, 2
42LUVH075N-1
PART4, 3
2. Outdoor Unit
38LUVH025N-1, 38LUVH035N-1
38LUVH045N-1
PART4, 4
38LUVH055N-1, 38LUVH065N-1
38LUVH075N-1
PART4, 5
PART5. Installation Details
The power cord of connect should be selected according to the following specifications sheet.
Rated current of appliance Nominal cross-sectional area (mm²)
>3 and ≤6 0.75
>6 and ≤10 1
>10 and ≤16 1.5
>16 and ≤25 2.5
The cable size and the current of the fuse or switch are determined by the maximum current indicated
on the nameplate which located on the side panel of the unit. Please refer to the nameplate before
PART5, 1
3. Pipe length and the elevation
3/8’’ 1/4’’
42/38LUVH025N-1 5 8 20 20
(Ф9.53) (Ф6.35)
42/38LUVH035N-1 1/2’’ 1/4’’
5 8 20 20
42/38LUVH045N-1 (Ф12.7) (Ф6.35)
42/38LUVH055N-1
5/8’’ 3/8’’
42/38LUVH065N-1 5 10 25 40
(Ф16.0) (Ф9.53)
42/38LUVH075N-1
Caution:
The capacity test is based on the standard length and the maximum permissive length is based on the
system reliability.
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4. Air purging with vacuum pump
Air and moisture in the refrigerant system have undesirable effects as below:
● Pressure in the system rises.
● Operating current rises.
● Cooling or heating efficiency drops.
● Moisture in the refrigerant circuit may freeze and block capillary tubing.
● Water may lead to corrosion of parts in the refrigerant system.
Therefore, the indoor units and the pipes between indoor and outdoor units must be leak tested and
evacuated to remove gas and moisture from the system.
Two-way valve
Close
(Gas side)
Three-way valve
Handle Lo Handle Hi
Charge hose Charge hose
Vacuum
pump
adaptor
Vacuum
pump
Procedure
1) Completely tighten the flare nuts of the indoor and outdoor units, connect the manifold valve
charge.
2) Connect the charge hose connection to the vacuum pump.
3) Fully open the handle Lo of the manifold valve.
4) Operate the vacuum pump to evacuate. After starting evacuation, slightly loose the flare nut of the
Lo valve on the gas pipe side and check the air is entering. (Operation noise of the vacuum pump
changes and a compound meter indicates 0 stead of minutes)
5) After the evacuation is complete, fully close the handle Lo valve of the manifold valve and stop the
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operation of the vacuum pump. Make evacuation for 15 minutes or more and check the compound
meter indicates -76cmHg.
6) Turn the stem of the Hi valve about 45°counterclockwise for 6 or 7seconds after the gas coming
out, then tighten the flare nut again. Make sure the pressure display in the pressure indicator is a
little higher than the atmosphere pressure.
7) Remove the charge hose from the Lo pressure charge hose.
8) Fully open the Hi and Lo packed valve.
9) Securely tighten the cap of the packed valve.
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PART6. Operation Description
1. Abbreviation
2. Main Protection
1 minute delay for the 1st time start-up and 3 minutes delay for others.
The unit will stop working when the compressor top temperature protector cut off, and will restart after
When the compressor discharge temperature is getting higher, the running frequency will be limited as
below rules:
When Indoor Fan Speed keeps too low (300RPM) for certain time, the unit will stop and the LED will
The Inverter module has a protection function about current, voltage and temperature. If these
protections happen, the corresponding code will display on indoor unit and the unit will stop working.
When the unit starts up, the louver will be active immediately and the indoor fan will open 10s later.
If the unit runs in heating mode, the indoor fan will be also controlled by anti-cold wind function.
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2.7 Compressor preheating functions
If T4(outdoor ambient temperature)<3℃ and the machine connects to power supply newly or if T4<
3℃ and compressor has stopped for over 3 hours, the compressor heating cable will work.
Preheating mode:
A weak current flow through the coil of compressor from the wiring terminal of the compressor, then the
If T4>5℃ or the compressor starts running, the preheating function will stop.
If AC detects time interval is not correct for continuous 240s, the unit will stop and the LED will display
the failure. The correct zero crossing signal time interval should be between 6-13ms.
27.5
High
27
Medium
25.5
25
Low
The maximum operation frequency of compressor after starting submits to following rule.
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Fmax=F4
45
43
40 Fmax=F7
38
30 Fmax=F8
28
22 Fmax=F6
20
Fmax=F3
If users switch on AC by remote controller, the compressor will run at the Fmax frequency for 7
minutes according to the outdoor ambient temperature During the 7 minutes, the frequency limitation is
active. 7 minutes later, the compressor running frequency will be controlled as below:
3.5
A
3.0
B
2.5
C
2.0
D
1.5
E
1.0
F
0.5
-0.5
G
-1.0
H
While
Temperature A B C D E F G
Frequency F8 F8 F7 F6 F5 F3 F1
zone
Note:
When T1-Ts keeps in the same temperature zone for 3 minutes, the compressor will run as the below
rules:
Off
I3COOL
Decrease
I2COOL
Hold
I1COOL
Resume
Note:
When AC is in “hold” zone for 3 minutes, the compressor frequency will rise to the higher
High
22
20
Low
In cooling mode, indoor fan runs all the time and the speed can be selected as high, medium, low and
auto.
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4
High
3
Medium
1.5
1
Low
---55℃<T3<60℃, the compressor frequency will decrease to the lower level until to F1 and then runs
at F1.If T3<54℃, the compressor will keep running at the current frequency.
---T3<52℃, the compressor will not limit the frequency and resume to the former frequency.
---0℃≦T2<4℃, the compressor frequency will be limited and decreased to the lower level
The maximum operation frequency of the compressor after starting submits to the following rule.
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34 Off
33
28 Fmax=F2
27
25 Fmax=F3
24
22
21 Fmax=F4
19
18 Fmax=F5
17
Fmax=F6
16
15
Fmax=F7
14
12
Fmax=F8
11
6
5 Fmax=F9
Fmax=F10
If users switch on AC by remote controller, the compressor will run at the Fmax frequency for 7
minutes according to outdoor ambient temperature During the 7 minutes, the frequency limitation is
active.
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H
H
+5.0
+4.5
G
+3.5
+3.0 F
+2.5 E
+2.0 D
C
+1.5
+1.0 B
+0.5 A
While
Temperature A B C D E F G
Frequency F10 F9 F8 F7 F5 F3 F1
zone
ΔT=0℃ as default.
Note:
When T1-Ts keeps in the same temperature zone for 3 minutes, the compressor will run as the below
rules:
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Off
I3HEAT
Decrease
I2HEAT
I1HEAT Hold
Resume
Note:
When AC is in “hold” zone for 3 minutes, the compressor frequency will rise to the higher level. (The
Low
17
15
High
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Setting
44
38
37
Low
34
33
Breeze
17
Off
If the compressor stops caused by the room temperature rising, the indoor fan will be forced to run 127
If the machine runs in rating capacity test mode, the indoor fan will run with rating speed and the
Indoor fan speed can be set as high, medium, low or auto fan and the anti-cold-wind function is
preferential.
Low
2.5
2
Medium
1.5
1
High
Condition of defrosting:
----T4>0℃,
When the units are running, if the following two items are satisfied, the units start defrosting:
The units run with T3<3℃ for 40 minutes and T3 keeps lower than TCDI℃ for more than 3 minutes.
The units run with T3<3℃ for 80 minutes and T3 keeps lower than TCDI+2℃ for more than 3 minutes.
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While TCDI=-6℃.
----T4<0℃,
If the 1st condition and 2nd condition items are satisfied, then the program judges if T2 has decreased
more than 5℃.When T2 has decreased more than 5℃, enter the defrosting mode.
----No matter what value T4 is, if the machine runs with T3<3℃ for more than 120 minutes and T3
keeps lower than TCDI+4℃ for more than 3 minutes, the machine will enter defrosting mode no matter
If any one of the following items is satisfied, the defrosting will finish and the machine will turn to
While TCDE1=15℃, TCDE2=8℃ for 18k, 24k model. TCDE1=12℃, TCDE2=8℃ for other models.
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Defrosting action:
or
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3.3.5 Evaporator coil temperature protection
----T2> TEH2℃, the compressor running frequency decreases to the lower level and runs for 20s.
When the frequency decreases to F2 and the T2 is still over TEH2℃ for 3 minutes, the compressor will
stop.
----T2<48℃ or T2 stays in 48℃~ TEH2℃ for 6 minutes, the frequency will not be limited by T2.
3.4 Auto-mode
This mode can be chosen with remote controller and the setting temperature can be changed between
17~30℃.
In auto mode, the machine will choose cooling, heating or fan-only mode according to ΔT (ΔT =T1-Ts).
ΔT>1℃ Cooling
-1<ΔT≤1℃ Fan-only
ΔT≤-1℃ Heating
If the machine switches mode between heating and cooling, the compressor will keep stopping for 15
If the setting temperature is modified, the machine will choose running function again.
3.5.1 Indoor fan speed is fixed at breeze and can’t be changed. The louver angle is the same as in
cooling mode.
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2.5
F3
2.0
1.5
F2
1.0
0.5
F1
0.0
F1
In drying mode, if room temperature is lower than 10℃, the compressor will stop and not resume until
3.5.4 Evaporator anti-freezing protection, condenser high temperature protection and outdoor unit
frequency limit are active and the same as that in cooling mode.
When the machine is off, pressing the touch button will carry the machine to forced auto mode. After
this, if press the button once again within 5 seconds, the machine will turn into forced cooling mode.
In forced auto, forced cooling or any other operation mode, pressing touch button will turn off the
machine.
3.6.2 In forced operation mode, all general protections and remote control are available.
The compressor runs at F2 frequency and indoor fan runs as breeze. After running for 30 minutes, the
The action of forced auto mode is the same as normal auto mode with 24℃ setting temperature.
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3.7.2 Timer on. The machine will turn on automatically when reaching the setting time.
3.7.3 Timer off. The machine will turn off automatically when reaching the setting time.
3.7.4 Timer on/off. The machine will turn on automatically when reaching the setting “on” time, and
then turn off automatically when reaching the setting “off” time.
3.7.5 Timer off/on. The machine will turn off automatically when reaching the setting “off” time, and
3.7.6 The timer function will not change the AC current operation mode. Suppose AC is off now, it will
not start up firstly after setting the “timer off” function. And when reaching the setting time, the timer
LED will be off and the AC running mode has not been changed.
3.8.1 Operation time in sleep mode is 7 hours. After 7 hours the AC quits this mode and turns off.
When cooling, the setting temperature rises 1℃ (be lower than 30℃) every one hour, 2 hours later the
setting temperature stops rising and indoor fan is fixed as low speed.
When heating, the setting temperature decreases 1℃ (be higher than 17℃) every one hour, 2 hours
later the setting temperature stops rising and indoor fan is fixed as low speed. (Anti-cold wind function
3.3 When user uses timer off function in sleep mode (or sleep function in timer off mode), if the timing
is less than 7 hours, sleep function will be cancelled when reaching the setting time. If the timing is
more than 7 hours, the machine will not stop until reaches the setting time in sleep mode.
The indoor unit is equipped with auto-restart function, which is carried out through an auto-restart
module. In case of a sudden power failure, the module memorizes the setting conditions before the
power failure. The unit will resume the previous operation setting (not including swing function)
If the memorization condition is forced cooling mode, the unit will run in cooling mode for 30 minutes
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If AC is off before power off and AC is required to start up now, the compressor will have 1 minute
delay when power on. Other conditions, the compressor will have 3 minutes delay when restarts.
The indoor unit is equipped with Ionizer, which is controlled by the CLEAN AIR button on the remote
controller. When the unit is turned on, press the CLEAN AIR button to activate the function. Press it
again to stop the function. During the time when Ionizer is controlled by remote controller, Ionizer will
be turned off automatically if indoor fan stops running due to malfunctions or anti-cold-wind. When
indoor fan restarts after malfunctions being eliminated and anti-cold-wind being released, Ionizer will
be available again.
3.11 8℃ Heating(optional)
In heating operation, the preset temperature of the air conditioner can be as lower as 8℃, which keeps
the room temperature steady at 8℃ and prevents household things freezing when the house is
PART6, 15
PART7. Trouble Shooting
PART7, 1
2. Diagnosis and Solution
No
Is the EEPROM chip plugged in indoor unit PCB well? Correct the connection
PART7, 2
2.2 Indoor unit and outdoor unit communication protection error diagnosis and solution
Yes
Is the LED4(red) bright and LED1(yellow) Yes Replace indoor unit PCB
blinking on outdoor PCB? and repower
No
PART7, 3
2.3 Fan speed has been out of control diagnosis
Turn off the unit, rotate the cross No Disassemble the connection
fan. Does it rotate freely? between fan and motor, check if
the bearing is normal. If not,
change the bearing. If yes, follow
Yes
the below step.
Yes
No
Yes
PART7, 4
2.5 IGBT over-strong current protection diagnosis and solution
Yes
YES
Check whether the IPM is fixed to radiator tightly No Fastening the IPM to the radiator
2.6 Over voltage or too low voltage protection diagnosis and solution
No
Is the power supply good? Make sure the power supply is normal.
Yes
No No
Does the compressor operate? Is the connection good? Reconnect it
Yes
Yes
Is refrigerant circulation
No
volume normal? Is protector normal? Replace it
No,
Charge refrigerant Yes
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2.8 Inverter compressor drive error diagnosis and solution
Yes
No
Replace the outdoor unit PCB Replace inverter compressor.
Model: DA130S1C-20FZ
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
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Model: DA150S1C-20FZ
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
Model: DA250S2C-30MT
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
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3.2 Outdoor Fan Motor
Model: YDK24-6G
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
Model: YDK50-6C
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
Model: YDK55-6G
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
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Model: YDK53-6N
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
Model: YDK100-6T
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
PART7, 9
3.3 Indoor Fan Motor
Model: RPG20D
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
Model: RPG28D
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
PART7, 10
Model: YDK36-4C(A)
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
PART7, 11
3.4 Step Motor
Model: MP2835, MP2423B
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
Model: MP2423
Measure the resistance value of each winding by using the multi-meter.
PART7, 12
KΩ
PART7, 13
8. Capacity table
42/38LUVH025N-1
Indoor
25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC 45ºC 50ºC
Conditions
21ºC D Total capacity W 2477 2356 2192 2013 1848 1724
15ºC W Sensitive capacity W 1751 1698 1624 1541 1462 1399
Input W. 580 630 680 729 779 829
24ºC D Total capacity W 2656 2537 2394 2241 2094 1968
17ºC W Sensitive capacity W 1857 1802 1737 1674 1625 1604
Input W. 581 635 689 742 796 850
27ºC D Total capacity W 2842 2789 2639 2434 2215 2024
19ºC W Sensitive capacity W 2012 1970 1895 1804 1712 1633
Input W. 592 648 703 758 813 869
32ºC D Total capacity W 2895 2942 2900 2800 2669 2537
23ºC W Sensitive capacity W 1907 1930 1914 1882 1859 1868
Input W. 586 651 716 781 846 910
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42/38LUVH035N-1
Indoor
25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC 45ºC 50ºC
Conditions
21ºC D Total capacity W 3303 3141 2922 2684 2464 2299
15ºC W Sensitive capacity W 2338 2268 2169 2058 1953 1869
Input W. 771 837 903 969 1035 1101
24ºC D Total capacity W 3541 3383 3192 2988 2793 2625
17ºC W Sensitive capacity W 2480 2408 2321 2236 2171 2142
Input W. 772 843 915 986 1058 1129
27ºC D Total capacity W 3789 3719 3519 3245 2953 2699
19ºC W Sensitive capacity W 2688 2631 2531 2410 2286 2182
Input W. 787 860 934 1007 1080 1154
32ºC D Total capacity W 3860 3922 3867 3733 3559 3383
23ºC W Sensitive capacity W 2547 2578 2557 2514 2483 2495
Input W. 779 865 951 1037 1124 1210
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42/38LUVH045N-1
Indoor
25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC 45ºC 50ºC
Conditions
21ºC D Total capacity W 4955 4711 4383 4026 3696 3448
15ºC W Sensitive capacity W 3509 3403 3254 3088 2930 2804
Input W. 1276 1386 1495 1604 1713 1823
24ºC D Total capacity W 5311 5074 4788 4483 4189 3937
17ºC W Sensitive capacity W 3722 3613 3482 3356 3258 3214
Input W. 1278 1396 1515 1633 1752 1870
27ºC D Total capacity W 5684 5578 5278 4868 4430 4048
19ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4033 3947 3798 3615 3430 3273
Input W. 1303 1425 1546 1668 1789 1911
32ºC D Total capacity W 5791 5883 5800 5600 5338 5074
23ºC W Sensitive capacity W 3822 3869 3836 3772 3725 3744
Input W. 1290 1433 1575 1718 1860 2003
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42/38LUVH055N-1
Indoor
25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC 45ºC 50ºC
Conditions
21ºC D Total capacity W 5771 5488 5105 4689 4305 4016
15ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4086 3963 3790 3596 3412 3265
Input W. 1558 1692 1825 1958 2092 2225
24ºC D Total capacity W 6187 5910 5577 5221 4879 4585
17ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4334 4207 4056 3908 3794 3743
Input W. 1560 1705 1849 1994 2139 2283
27ºC D Total capacity W 6621 6497 6148 5670 5160 4715
19ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4697 4597 4423 4211 3995 3812
Input W. 1591 1739 1887 2036 2184 2333
32ºC D Total capacity W 6745 6853 6756 6522 6218 5910
23ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4451 4506 4468 4393 4339 4360
Input W. 1575 1749 1923 2097 2271 2445
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42/38LUVH065N-1
SUMMER OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE DRY
Indoor
25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC 45ºC 50ºC
Conditions
21ºC D Total capacity W 6597 6273 5836 5361 4921 4590
15ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4671 4530 4332 4111 3900 3733
Input W. 1699 1845 1990 2135 2281 2426
24ºC D Total capacity W 7072 6756 6375 5968 5577 5242
17ºC W Sensitive capacity W 4955 4810 4636 4468 4337 4279
Input W. 1701 1859 2016 2174 2332 2490
27ºC D Total capacity W 7568 7427 7028 6481 5898 5390
19ºC W Sensitive capacity W 5370 5256 5057 4814 4567 4358
Input W. 1734 1896 2058 2220 2382 2544
32ºC D Total capacity W 7710 7833 7723 7455 7108 6756
23ºC W Sensitive capacity W 5088 5151 5107 5022 4960 4984
Input W. 1717 1907 2097 2287 2477 2666
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42/38LUVH075N-1
SUMMER OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE DRY
Indoor
25ºC 30ºC 35ºC 40ºC 45ºC 50ºC
Conditions
21ºC D Total capacity W 8249 7843 7297 6703 6153 5740
15ºC W Sensitive capacity W 5840 5664 5417 5140 4877 4667
Input W. 2055 2231 2407 2583 2759 2935
24ºC D Total capacity W 8842 8447 7970 7463 6974 6554
17ºC W Sensitive capacity W 6195 6014 5797 5586 5423 5350
Input W. 2058 2249 2439 2630 2821 3012
27ºC D Total capacity W 9463 9286 8787 8104 7375 6740
19ºC W Sensitive capacity W 6714 6571 6322 6018 5710 5449
Input W. 2098 2294 2490 2686 2881 3077
32ºC D Total capacity W 9640 9794 9656 9322 8887 8447
23ºC W Sensitive capacity W 6362 6440 6386 6279 6201 6232
Input W. 2078 2307 2537 2766 2996 3226
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