GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Service Manual & Installation Manual Split System Air Conditioner Model numbers: GE AIR C18 GE AIR C24 GE AIR C34 GE AIR C41
1 Introduction and Features Model Remarks GE AIR C18 (Communication Seat-and-Ceiling Mounted Unit) 1PH 230V 50Hz R407C 1
Model Remarks GE AIR C24(Communication Ceiling Mounted Unit) 1PH 230V 50Hz R407C 2
Model Remarks GE AIR C34 (Communication Ceiling Mounted Unit) GE AIR C41 (Communication Ceiling Mounted Unit) 3PH 380V 50Hz R407C 3
2 Specifications and Technical Parameters Model GE AIR C18 GE AIR C24 Function Cooling Heating Cooling Heating Power (Phase-Frequency-Voltage) 1Ph 50Hz 230V 1Ph 50Hz 230V Total Capacity (W) 5000 5500 7000 7500 Nominal Power (W) 2150 3200 3200 Rated power (W) 10 2250 4032 3863 Rated current (A) 5000 9.5 19.75 19.18 Air flow volume m 3 /h 680 1180 Dehumidify volume (L/h) 2.9 4 C.O.P/EER (W/W) 2.325 2.444 2.19 2.34 Model GE AIR C18 IN GE AIR C24 IN Fan motor speed(r/min)(h/m/l) 820/720/620 600/550/500 Output power of motor(w) 11 35 Fan Motor Capacitor 2.5 3.5 Fan type-piece Centrifugal Fan 1 Centrifugal Fan 1 Diameter-length(mm) 283-148 450X140.5 Evaporator Aluminum fin-copper tube Aluminum fin-copper tube Pipe diameter 9.52 7 Indoor unit Row-fin distance (mm) 2-1.5 2-1.5 Extended area of heat exchange (I H L) 0.203 0. 301 Swing motor model MP35EA SM008 Power of motor (W) 4 3 Fuse (A) PCB3.15A Transformer 0.2A PCB3.15A Transformer 0.2A Sound (pressure level) db(a) 47.8/44.7/40.4 46.2/44.3/41.8 Dimension W/D/H)(mm) 600X600X230 840X840X240 Dimension of package (W/D/H)(mm) 848X678X310 970X970X310 Outdoor Unit Connecting Pipe Net weight/gross weight (kg) 20/27 30/38 Model GE AIR C18 OUT GE AIR C24 OUT Compressor Model CHW33TC4-U C-RN220H5B Compressor Type Rotary Type Rotary Type LRA(A) 71/75/78 Compressor Overload Protector Type Internal Inherent Protector Internal Inherent Protector Throttle Method Capillary Capillary Starting Method Capacitor Capacitor Range of working temperature ( ) -7 T 43-7 T 43 Condenser Aluminum fin-copper tube Aluminum fin-copper tube Pipe diameter 9.52 9.52 Row-fin distance (mm) 2-1.8 2-1.8 Extended area of heat exchange (I H L) 0.308 0.589 Fan motor speed(rpm) 780/620/380 780/600/460 Output power of motor(w) 60 60 Operating capacitor(uf) 3 3 Air Flow Volume of Outdoor Unit 2700 Fan type-piece Axial Flow Fan 1 Axial Flow Fan 1 Fan Diameter(mm) 450 450 Defrosting Method Auto Auto Sound (pressure level) db(a) 59 60 Dimension W/D/H)(mm) 950X700X412 950X840X412 Dimension of package (W/D/H)(mm) 1100X755X450 1100X950X450 Net weight/gross weight (kg) 65/70 75/80 Refrigerant/Refrigerant Charge (kg) R407C/2.0 R407C / 2.8 Length 5 5 Outer Liquid Pipe (mm) 9.52(3/8 ) 9.52(3/8 ) Diameter Gas Pipe (mm) 16(5/8 ) 16(5/8 ) Max. Height (m) 5 5 Distance Length (m) 10 10 4
Model GE AIR C34 GE AIR C41 Function Cooling Heating Cooling Heating Power (Phase-Frequency-Voltage) 3Ph 50Hz 380-400V 3Ph 50Hz 380V Total Capacity (W) 10000 10500 12000 12500 Nominal Power (W) 4230 4335 4900 4800 Rated power (W) 5100 4600 6598 5900 Rated current (A) 9.7 9.2 12.08 10.53 Air flow volume m 3 /h 1860 1860 Dehumidify volume (L/h) 7 70 C.O.P/EER (W/W) 2.4 2.55 2.45 2.6 Model GE AIR C34 IN GE AIR C41 IN Fan motor speed(r/min)(h/m/l) 610/560/510 710/660/610 Output power of motor (W) 50 60 Fan Motor Capacitor 4.5 4.5 Fan type-piece Centrifugal Fan 1 Centrifugal Fan 1 Diameter-length (mm) 476X169.5 476X169.5 Evaporator Aluminum fin-copper tube Aluminum fin-copper tube Pipe diameter 7 7 Indoor unit Row-fin distance (mm) 3-1.6 3-1.6 Extended area of heat exchange (I H L) 0.335 0.559 Swing motor model SM008 SM008 Power of motor (W) 3 3 Fuse (A) PCB3.15A Transformer 0.2A PCB3.15A Transformer 0.2A Sound (pressure level) db(a) 51.2/50.3/48.4 54(50.4/47.8/46.3) Dimension W/D/H)(mm) 840X840X320 840X840X320 Dimension of package (W/D/H)(mm) 970X970X394 970X970X394 Net weight/gross weight (kg) 38/46 38/46 Model GE AIR C34 OUT GE AIR C41 OUT Compressor Model C-SB303H8A C-SB263H3A Compressor Type Rotary Type Rotary Type LRA (A) 45 48 Compressor Overload Protector Type Internal Inherent Protector Internal Inherent Protector Throttle Method Capillary Capillary Starting Method Capacitor Capacitor Range of working temperature ( ) -7 T 43-7 T 43 Condenser Aluminum fin-copper tube Aluminum fin-copper tube Pipe diameter 9.52 9.52 Row-fin distance (mm) 2-1.8 2-1.8 Outdoor Unit Extended area of heat exchange (I H L) 0.882 0.883 Fan motor speed (rpm) 840/ 740/640 840/350/200 Output power of motor (W) 68 60 Operating capacitor (uf) 3.5 3.5 Air Flow Volume of Outdoor Unit 4500 4500 Fan type-piece Axial Flow Fan 1 Axial Flow Fan 1 Fan Diameter (mm) 450 450 Defrosting Method Auto Auto Sound (pressure level) db(a) 62 62 Dimension W/D/H)(mm) 950X1240X412 950X1240X412 Dimension of package (W/D/H)(mm) 1110X1295X450 1100X1295X450 Net weight/gross weight (kg) 112/123 112/123 Connecting Pipe Refrigerant/Refrigerant Charge (kg) R407C/3.4 R407C/3.8 Length 5 5 Outer Liquid Pipe (mm) 12 12 Diameter Gas Pipe (mm) 19 19 Max. Height (m) 5 5 Distance Length (m) 10 10 Parameter data of specifications in the form are subject to change without prior notice. Refer to the actual data specified on the nameplate of the unit. 5
3 Component Name Applicable to GE AIR C18 & C24 Indoor unit The drainage device (built-in type) will discharge condensing water out of the unit under cooling mode. Drainage pipe Guide louver (within air outlet) Air outlet Connecting pipe Air filter, air cleaner (within air inlet grill) Remote controller Air inlet grill Outdoor Unit Connecting pipe Air outlet Air inlet 6
Applicable to GE AIR C34 & C41 Indoor unit The drainage device (built-in type) will discharge condensing water out of the unit under cooling mode. Drainage pipe Guide louver (within air outlet) Air outlet Connecting pipe Air filter, air cleaner (within air inlet grill) Remote controller Air inlet grill Outdoor Unit Connecting pipe Air outlet Air inlet Air outlet 7
4 Overall and Installing Dimension 4.1 Overall and Installing Dimension of Indoor Unit Applicable to GE AIR C18 IN Overall dimension Installing dimension Over 1500MM Over 1800MM Over 1500MM Floor 8
Applicable to GE AIR C24, C34 and C41 IN Overall dimension Installing dimension Over 1500MM Over 1800MM Over 1500MM Floor 9
4.2 Overall and Installing Dimension of Outdoor Unit Applicable to GE AIR C18 OUT Unit: mm Over 600 Bolt Nut Wrench 10
Applicable to GE AIR C24 OUT Unit: mm Over 600 Bolt Nut Wrench 11
Applicable to GE AIR C34 & C41 OUT 378 Over 600 Unit: mm Bolt Nut Wrench 12
5 System Diagram 5.1 System Diagram for Cooling-and-Heating Unit Capillary 4-way valve Evaporator Condenser Cooling Gas-liquid separator Heating Compressor Switch on the power to start the unit. Low-pressure refrigerant vapor from evaporator is absorbed into the compressor, where it is compressed into high-temp. and high-pressure gas. The gas refrigerant is then diverted to condenser, where it is liquidized after heat exchange with outdoor air. After that, the liquidized refrigerant flows through capillary for decrease of temperature and pressure and then enters into evaporator, where it becomes low-temp. and low-pressure refrigerant vapor after heat exchange with indoor air to be regulated. This process is repeated in cycle to achieve the purpose of cooling. (Under heating mode, the 4-way valve will change the flow of refrigerant, so that the condenser absorbs heats and the evaporator gives out heats, thus to achieve the purpose of heating). 13
6 Electrical Diagram GE AIR C18 GE AIR C24 14
GE AIR C34 GE AIR C41 In case of any change in the Electrical Diagram shown above, please follow the drawing on cabinet. 15
7 Controller and Remote Controller Function Manual and Operating Instructions 7.1 Controller and Remote Controller Function Manual 1 7.1.1 Temperature Parameters Indoor preset temperature (T preset ) Indoor ambient temperature (T amb. ) Outdoor condenser temperature (T cond. ) 7.1.2 Basic Functions Under any mode, the compressor will keep running within 6 minutes once it is started (except under overfull protection). Once stopped, it cannot be restarted until after 3-minute delay. When outdoor fan is started, run at high speed for 8 seconds and then switch to desired speed. 7.1.2.1 Cooling Mode 7.1.2.1.1 Cooling Conditions and Process When T amb. T preset +1, the unit will run under cooling mode, in which case the compressor and outdoor fan will be started and the indoor fan will run at low speed. When T amb T preset -1, the unit will be stopped under cooling mode, in which case the compressor and outdoor fan will be stopped and the indoor fan will run at preset speed. When T preset -1 <T amb.< T preset +1, the unit will maintain its original operating status. Under this mode, the switchover valve will be de-energized and the temperature can be set within a range from 16 to 30. T preset +1 T amb Start cooling Original operating status T preset -1 6 min. 3 min. 6 min. Stop cooling Compressor Outdoor fan Indoor fan Preset speed Run Stop 7.1.2.2 Dehumidifying Mode 7.1.2.2.1 Working Conditions and Process of Dehumidifying When T amb.> T preset +2, the unit will run under cooling mode, in which case the compressor and outdoor fan will be started and the indoor fan will run at low speed. When T preset -2 T amb. T preset +2, the compressor, indoor unit and outdoor fan will run 6 minutes and stop 4 minutes in repeated cycle, while the indoor fan will run at low speed. When T amb.< T preset -2, the compressor, outdoor fan and indoor fan will be stopped. Under dehumidifying mode, the temperature can be set within a range from 16 to 30. T preset +2 T amb Cooling Dehumidifying T preset -2 Compressor Outdoor fan Indoor fan Low speed 6 min. 6 min. 4 min. 4 min. Stop cooling Run Stop 16
7.1.2.3 Heating Mode 7.1.2.3.1 Heating Conditions and Process When T amb. T preset +1, the unit will run under heating mode, in which case the valve, compressor, outdoor fan and indoor fan will run at preset speed under preset cold air prevention conditions. If T amb. T preset +3, the compressor and outdoor fan will be stopped, the valve is still energized and the indoor fan will run at low speed. When T preset +1 <T amb.< T preset +3, the unit will maintain its original operating status. Under heating mode, the temperature can be set from 16 to 30. If the unit is switched off under heating mode or switched from heating mode to another mode, the 4-way valve will be de-energized 2 minutes after the compressor is stopped. T preset +3 T preset +1 Compress T amb 6 min. 3 min. 6 min. Start cooling Maintain original operating status Stop cooling Outdoor fan Indoor fan Preset speed Low speed Preset speed Switchover valve Run Stop 7.1.2.3.2 Defrosting Conditions and Process When the condenser is detected to have frost, the system will enter into defrosting status and the guide louver will be adjusted to level position. The auxiliary heater (if any) will be stopped firstly. After 1-minute lag, the compressor, indoor fan and outdoor fan will be stopped. After 3 seconds, the 4-way valve will be closed. Thirty seconds after the 4-way valve is closed, the compressor will be started and the defrosting begin. Upon completion of defrosting, the compressor will be stopped and the 4-way valve will be energized. After 30 seconds, the compressor and outdoor fan will be started and the indoor fan will run under cold air prevention mode. 7.1.2.3.3 Liquid Splash Protection 1. When the unit is put into heating mode for the first time or it is switched to heating mode from another mode, the 4-way valve will be energized and the indoor fan will run under cold air prevention mode 20 seconds after the compressor and outdoor fan are started. If the unit is switched off under heating mode or switched from heating mode to another mode, the 4-way valve will be de-energized 2 minutes after the compressor is stopped. 2. When the compressor is started for the first time, the exhaust temperature protection will be shielded for 1 minute. 7.1.2.3.4 Cold Air Prevention Condition The indoor unit will firstly adjust the guide louver to level, while the indoor fan will run at low speed. 1. When up to UNIT ON temperature, the compressor will be started, the indoor unit will run at low speed and the guide louver will remain at level position. After 30 seconds, the indoor unit will be switched to preset fan speed and the guide louver will run as preset. 2. When lower than UNIT ON temperature, the guide louver will remain at level position and the indoor unit will run at low speed. 7.1.2.4 Fan Mode Indoor fan will run at preset speed Auto Speed Low Speed Medium Speed High Speed The temperature can be set within a range from 16 to 30. 7.1.2.5 Auto Mode Under this mode, the system will automatically select the run mode (cooling, dehumidifying, heating and fan) depending on the ambient temperature. Protection function is the same as under cooling and heating mode. Thirty-second delay is provided for switching between different modes. (Every 30 seconds the system will detect if to switch the mode). 17
7.1.3 AUTO ON/OFF and Sleep 71.3.1 AUTO ON/OFF AUTO ON When the timer is set to ON, the system will be under AUTO OFF status. At the time for AUTO ON, the controller will remain under its preset mode. The time interval for AUTO ON or OFF is 0.5h, and can be set within 0.5-24 hours. AUTO OFF You can set AUTO OFF function when the unit is under ON status. Upon the time of AUTO OFF< the system will be switched off. The time interval for AUTO OFF is 0.5h, and can be set within 0.5-24 hours. 7.1.3.2 Sleep If the controller is under cooling or dehumidifying mode, the preset temperature will be increased by 1 one hour after running under sleep mode, and increased by another 1 after 2 hours. Totally 2 will increased in 2 hours. After that, the unit will run at this temperature. T preset +2 T preset T preset +1 T preset 1 hours 2 hours Over 2 hours If the controller is under heating mode, the preset temperature will be decreased by 1 one hour after running under sleep mode and will be decreased by another 1 after two hours. The temperature will decreased by 2 within two hours. After that, the unit will run at this temperature. 1 hours 2 hours Over 2 hours T preset T preset -1 T preset T preset -2 No sleep function under fan mode or auto mode. 7.1.4 Other control 7.1.4.1 Indicator Control 7.1.4.1.1 Indoor Unit Indicator 1. The Run Indicator (red) will be bright when the unit is started and be black when the unit is stopped. The Run Indicator will blink under one of following conditions upon start of the unit: Definition of Faults and Protection Display of Run Indicator Notes: System High-pressure Protection Black for 3 seconds and blink once The Run Indoor Antifreeze Protection Black for 3 seconds and blink 2 times Indicator will blink under System Low-pressure Protection Black for 3 seconds and blink 3 times one of following Compressor Air-out Protection Black for 3 seconds and blink 4times conditions upon start of Communication Fault Black for 3 seconds and the unit: blink 6times Run Indicator 2. AUTO ON/OFF Indicator (yellow): It is bright under AUTO ON/OFF or Sleep mode; otherwise it is black. The AUTO ON/OFF indicator will blink under one of following conditions upon start of the unit: 18
Definition of Faults and Protection Defrost Overfull protection Run Indicator Display of Run Indicator Black for 3 seconds and blink once Black for 3 seconds and blink 8 times Notes: The Run Indicator will blink under one of following conditions upon start of the unit: 3. Compressor indicator (green): Bright when the compressor is started; black when the compressor is stopped. 4. Communication Run Indicator (Indoor unit panel LED1 green) The communication indicator will blink if the communication is normal. 7.1.4.1.2 Outdoor Unit Indicator 1. Upon energization, D120 will blink for several times and then changed to Normal Bright status. 2.D119 will blink when the communication is normal. 3. D120 will blink in case of fault on any of outdoor sensor (outdoor ambient sensor, outdoor tube sensor, air-out temperature sensor). 4.D118, D119 and D120 will blink simultaneously when the communication is abnormal. 7.1.4.1 Swing Control You can control its ON and OFF by using the handset swing key. 7.1.4.2 Buzzer Control When the controller receives valid key-press signal upon energization, the buzzer will give out a beep. 7.1.4.3 Automatic Control of Indoor Fan Speed Under this mode, the indoor fan will automatically select high, medium or low speed depending on ambient temperature. Thirty-second delay is provided for switching of fan speed. 7.1.4.4 Air Exchange The air exchange motor will be started by remote control of Air Exchange 1 or Air Exchange 2 when the indoor fan is in normal operation. The air exchange motor will be stopped if remote control of air exchange is cancelled or indoor fan is stopped. 7.1.5 Protection 7.1.5.1 Indoor Antifreeze Protection If evaporator temperature is equal to or lower than -4 five minutes after the compressor is started under cooling or dehumidifying mode, the Run Indicator will blink, the compressor and outdoor fan will be stopped, the indoor fan and swing motor will maintain their original status, and the water pump will be started. When the compressor has been stopped for 10 minutes and the evaporator temperature is equal to or higher than 15, the indicator will be black and the controller will run under preset mode. The key is not shielded under antifreeze protection. 7.1.5.2 Compressor High-pressure Protection When high-pressure protection is detected, any other loads expect the water pump will be turned off, all key-press and remote control signals will be shielded, and the Run Indicator will blink. When compressor is detected free of high-pressure protection, shield function will be cancelled and the Run Indicator will blink. To restore the operation, it is required to press ON/OFF key to switch off the unit and indicator before pressing ON/OFF key again. 7.1.5.3 Compressor Low-pressure Protection 1. After the compressor is started, if it is detected for several minutes successively that the low-pressure switch is disconnected, the complete unit will be stopped and the Run Indicator will blink. After 3 minutes, the unit will restore automatically. If low-pressure switch protection occurs 2 times successively, the Run Indicator will blink and the unit cannot restore automatically, so as to remind the user of air leakage. Press ON/OFF key to switch off the unit and press it again to restore operation. 2. Low pressure switch signal will not be detected under defrost. Detection will start 10 minutes after completion of defrost. 3. From the controller, you can press down compulsive key and auto key simultaneously to shield the detection of low pressure switch signal for purpose of air collection. Detection will resume automatically after 6 minutes, or you can resume detection by pressing ON/OFF key to switch off the unit and pressing it again to start the unit. 4. If outdoor temperature is equal to or lower than 0 under heating mode, detection of low pressure switch will be shielded. 5. If the compressor is running while outdoor fan is stopped (high-temp. protection) under heating mode, detection of low pressure switch will be shielded. Detection of low pressure switch signal will start after outdoor fan resumes operation. 6. When the compressor is stopped, if it is detected for several minutes successively that the low-pressure switch is disconnected, the complete unit will be stopped and the Run Indicator will blink, in which case the unit cannot restore automatically. You can press ON/OFF key to switch off the unit and press this key again to restore operation. 7.1.5.4 Exhaust Pipe High Temp. Protection (No detection of exhaust pipe high temp. protection under defrost) After the compressor is started, if it is detected that the exhaust temperature is too high or that the exhaust temp. sensor has fault 30 seconds successively, the Run Indicator will blink. The unit will be stopped when the indoor ambient temperature reaches the preset value. After the compressor has been stopped for 3 minutes, if the exhaust temperature keeps lower than 90 for 3 seconds successively, the complete unit will restore operation. If the above protection occurs 2 times successively, the complete unit cannot restore operation and the Run Indicator will blink. 19
You have to press ON/OFF key to switch off the unit and then press this key again before you can make the unit run under preset mode, provided that the exhaust temperature is lower than <90. Otherwise, the Run Indicator will keep blinking. 7.1.5.5 Indoor Over temperature Protection If it is detected that the evaporator temperature (T evap. )is equal to or higher than 56 under heating mode, the outdoor fan will be stopped. If the evaporator temperature is equal to or lower than 51, the outdoor fan will be started. If the evaporator temperature is equal to or higher than 100, the indoor fan will automatically switch to high speed. If the evaporator temperature is equal to or lower than 48, the indoor fan will switch to original preset speed. 7.1.5.6 Water Pump Control and Overfull Protection 1. When compressor is started under cooling or dehumidifying mode, the water pump must be started simultaneously. 2. When switching off the unit, or stopping the unit under cooling mode, or stopping unit under dehumidifying mode, or switching the unit to another mode, the water pump will be de-energized after 5-minute lag. 3. When overfull is detected no matter under any mode, the water pump must be started. 4. When overfull is detected within 8 seconds successively under ON status or compulsive cooling or compulsive heating, the unit will enter into overfull protection status and the AUTO ON/OFF indicator will blink. The outdoor fan and compressor will be stopped under cooling mode or compulsive cooling, and the indoor fan will be stopped after 1-minute delay. All controls will be disconnected under dehumidifying mode. If switching off all other loads except the 4-way valve under heating mode or compulsive heating, the indoor fan will be stopped after 1-minute delay. Under fan mode, the indoor fan will be stopped after 1-minute delay. 5. When it is detected under overfull protection that the overfull signal disappears, the water pump shall be immediately stopped if it has worked for 10 minutes. If the water pump is working for less than 10 minutes, it will continue until up to 10 minutes before it is de-energized. 6. After Overfull Signal Disappears and press ON/OFF key to switch off the unit, you can press this key again to start the unit and exit the protection. If the overfull signal does not disappear within 2 hours, the water pump will be stopped. 7.1.5.7 Communication Fault If no data are received within 3 minutes successively, the outdoor unit will stop compressor and outdoor fan, while the 4-way valve will be closed 2 minutes after the compressor is stopped. The indoor unit will stop all other load except the water pump. 7.1.5.8 Key 1. Test Key: Pressing this key under OFF status, the unit will be compulsively put into cooling mode, all other loads except the 4-way valve will be started, and the indoor and outdoor fan will run at high speed. If holding down this key for 1 second or longer under OFF status, the unit will enter into compulsive heating mode, all loads will be started and the indoor and outdoor fan will run at high speed. If it is detected that ambient temperature (or evaporator temperature) is equal to or lower than -10, or that ambient temperature (or evaporator temperature) is equal to or higher than 80, the buzzer will beep. When pressing the key or receiving remote signal for exit of test status, or after 5 minutes, the unit will exit the test status. Under testing status, all other protection except communication fault, high-pressure protection and overfull protection will be disabled. The complete unit will be stopped if you press this key under ON status. The cooling-only unit is not provided with compulsive heating function. 2. AUTO Key The unit will run under auto mode if you press this key under OFF mode. The complete unit will be stopped if you press this key under ON status. 7.1.5.9 Power-OFF Memory Function Memory mode, swing, preset temperature, preset fan speed, Auto ON/OFF (When the timer counts the time again after the power is cut off and then resumed before preset AUTO OFF time, the unit, if de-energized and re-energized after preset AUTO OFF time, will run under such mode as after preset AUTO OFF time). If the unit is ON before power is off, the compressor will have 3-minute protection. 20
7.2 Description and Function of Remote Controller Keys Notes: Make sure that there is no obstruction between remote controller and signal receiving window. Do not fall off or throw the remote controller. Do not let any liquid flow into remote controller, or expose the remote controller under direct sunshine or extreme hot temperature. SWING key One press of this key will enable the guide louver to swing at a specific angle. Another press will stop the guide louver. FAN key Each press of this key will change the fan speed sequentially as below: Note: The fan speed is not adjustable under mode. TEMP. key Each press of (+) key will increase the preset temperature by 1. Each press of (-) key will decrease the preset temperature by 1. Under mode, the indoor temperature can be adjusted to any value between 16~30. Cooling mode Dehumidifying mode Fan mode Heating Mode MODE key The run mode will change sequentially as below with each press of MODE key. ON/OFF key Press this key to start the air conditioner. Press it again to stop the air conditioner. Auto 21
7.3 Description and Function of Remote Controller Keys (After opening the front cover) Note: This remote controller is for general use and applicable to multiple types (functions) of air conditioner. Air, humid, light, anion, and save button are not used in this remote control. LCD display Display the information selected by each key SLEEP key Press this key to enter into sleep mode and press it again to exit sleep mode. Note: There is no sleep function under Auto or Fan mode. AUTO OFF key Pressing this key when the unit is running, you can set the AUTO OFF time from 0 to 24 hours. Cancel the AUTO ON/OFF AUTO ON key Pressing this key when the unit is stopped, you can set the AUTO ON time from 0 to 24 hours. Each press of this key will increase the time by 0.5 hour. Cancel the AUTO ON/OFF 22
7.4 Installation of Remote Controller Battery Operating Guideline General Procedures: 1. Switch on the power and press ON/OFF key to start the air conditioner. 2. Press MODE key to select your desired run mode. 3. Press SWING key to enable the guide louver to swing at a specific angle. Press it again to stop the swing. 4. Press FAN key to set the fan speed. 5. Press +/- key to set your desired temperature. Optional Procedures: 6. Press SLEEP key from remote controller to set the sleep mode. 7. Press AUTO ON/OFF key and then press +/- key to set the timer. Note: When auto mode is selected, the air conditioner will automatically select an appropriate run mode according to the indoor temperature, making the environment comfortable. Replacement of Remote Controller Battery Two pieces of 7# alkali dry batteries are used in the remote controller. 1. Slide the battery cover of remote controller downward. Remove the old batteries and replace with two pieces of new batteries (Take care that the polarity shall be correct) 2. Close the battery cover of remote controller. Note: Do not use new batteries together with old batteries, or use different types of batteries together. To avoid leakage of liquid and damage to the remote controller, please take out the batteries if you will not use the remote controller in several weeks. Operate the remote controller within effective range. Keep the remote controller at least 1 meter away from television set or sound equipment. Battery cover RESET key Insert two 7# batteries. 23
8 Disassembly and Assembly Procedures 8.1 Disassembly Procedures of Indoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit Models: GE AIR C18 IN Disassemble Front Grill Manually push the clasp of front grill sub-assy downward to open the front grill. refer to Figure 8-1 Left Clasp Right Figure 8-1 Disassemble Front Panel Manually unplug the socket connector of the guide louver motor cable and the limit switch cable. Use screwdriver to twist off four screws and Disassemble the front panel. refer t o Figure 8-2 Figure 8-2 Disassemble Water Tray Manually unplug the socket connector of motor cable. Use screwdriver to screw off the screw fixing the temp. sensor and the motor cable. Push the water level switch cable, water pump cable and temp. sensor cable aside. Use screwdriver to screw off the four screws and pull the water tray upward to remove the water tray. refer to Figure 8-3 Figure 8-3 Water Tray Temp. Sensor 24
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Electric Box, Control Panel and Fan Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws to remove the electric box cover. Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws to remove the electric box. Use spanner to turn and loose the nut with washer. Manually pull the fan upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-4, 8-5 and 8-6) Figure 8-4 Figure 8-5 Figure 8-6 Nut with Washer Disassemble Motor and Evaporator Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the isolation plate and then screw off the eight screws to remove the motor. Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws of the connection board of evaporator. off the two screws at the tube-exit plate. Use screwdriver to screw off the screw at the support of evaporator, disassemble the support of evaporator, and then manually pull the evaporator assy to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-7, 8-8 and 8-9) Figure 8-7 Nut with Washer Figure 8-8 Figure 8-9 25
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Pump Drainage Pipe Use wire cutter to cut the cable bundle, separate the pump drainage pipe and the pump water outlet, use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the drainage pipe, then pull the pump drainage pipe outward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-10 and 8-11) Liquid Level Switch Pump Pump Drainage Pipe Disassemble Pump Assy, Pump and Water Level Switch Use socket wrench to twist off the nut beside the pump assy, and then manually pull the pump assy upward to remove it. Use screwdriver to screw off the four screws beside the pump. Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the water level switch. (refer to Figure 8-12, 8-13 and 8-14) Figure 8-11 Figure 8-10 Nut with Washer Figure 8-12 Pump Water Level Switch Figure 8-13 Figure 8-14 26
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Filter, corner Inner Cover and Stepping Motor off the screws and pull out the filter. Use screwdriver to screw off the screws and remove the angle inner cover. off the screw beside the stepping motor, turn the stepping motor to a certain angle and then remove the stepping motor. (refer to Figure 8-15, 8-16 and 8-17) Figure 8-15 Filter Figure 8-16 Stepping Motor Disassemble Guide Louver Figure 8-17 Lift the connecting rod and manually separate it from the universal joint. Use screwdriver to unscrew the connecting screws. (refer to Figure 8-18) Universal Joint Connecting Rod Figure 8-18 27
8.2 Disassembly Procedures of Indoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit Models: GE AIR C24, C34, C41 IN Disassemble Front Grill Sub-Assy Push the left and right clasps of the front grill to the center and lift them at the same time. After the front grill is in the 45 angle position, pull it backward. (refer to Figure 8-1) Left Clasp Right Clasp Disassemble Front Panel Manually unplug the connection joints of guide louver motor cable and the limit switch cable. At the left clasp, use screw driver to twist off the screw of electric box cover, Disassemble the electric box cover and then unplug the 6-core cable plug. At the left clasp, manually pull the four corner outer covers outward to remove them. Use screwdriver to screw off the four screws, turn the front panel anticlockwise, and then pull it upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-2, 8-3 and 8-4) Figure 8-1 6-core cable plug Figure 8-2 Figure 8-3 Corner Outer Cover Electric Box Cover II Electric Box Cover I Figure 8-4 Disassemble Water Tray Manually unplug the socket connector of motor cable. Use screwdriver to screw off the screw fixing the temp. sensor and the motor cable. Push the water level switch cable, water pump cable and temp. sensor cable aside. Use screwdriver to screw off the four screws and pull the water tray upward to remove the water tray. refer to Figure 8-5, 8-6 and 8-7 Figure 8-5 Electric Box Cover I 28
Operating Procedures / Photos Grounding Wire Temp. Sensor Cable Water Level Switch Cable Water pump cable Socket Connector of Figure 8-6 Stepping Motor Cable Water Tray Figure 8-7 Disassemble Electric Box, Control Panel and Fan Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws to remove the electric box cover. Manually push the two clasps, and pull the control panel upward to remove it. Use spanner to turn and loose the nut with washer. Manually pull the fan upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-8, 8-9 and 8-10) Figure 8-8 Clasp Figure 8-9 Nut with Washer Figure 8-10 29
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Motor and Evaporator Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the isolation plate and then screw off the eight screws to remove the motor. Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws of the connection board of evaporator. off the two screws at the tube-exit plate. Use screwdriver to screw off the screw at the support of evaporator, disassemble the support of evaporator, and then manually pull the evaporator assy to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-11) Figure 8-11 Figure 8-12 Figure 8-13 Disassemble Air Outlet Rear Side Plate Sub-assy First remove the velvet sheet and the left and right side plate cushions at the air outlet; then use screwdriver to screw off the screw shown in the figure. (refer to Figure 8-14 and 8-15) Liquid Level Switch Pump Cable Bundle Pump Drainage Pipe Figure 8-14 Figure 8-15 30
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Pump Assy, Pump and Water Level Switch screw Use socket wrench to twist off the three nuts beside the pump assy, and then manually pull the pump assy upward to remove it. Use screwdriver to screw off the four screws beside the pump. Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the water level switch. (refer to Figure 8-16, 8-17 and 8-18) Pump Figure 8-16 Water Level Switch Figure 8-17 Figure 8-18 Disassemble Filter, Angle Inner Cover and Stepping Motor Push the two clasps inward, pull the filter backward, Use screwdriver to screw off the eight screws at the corner inner cover, and remove the corner inner cover. Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the stepping motor to remove the stepping motor. Remove the filter. (refer to Figure 8-19, 8-20 and 8-21) Clasp Filter Figure 8-19 Figure 8-20 31
Operating Procedures / Photos Stepping Motor Figure 8-21 Disassemble Guide Louver and Panel Controller Lift the connecting rod and manually separate it from the universal joint. Use screwdriver to unscrew the connecting screws. Use screwdriver to unscrew the screw beside the receiving window. Pull forward and then lift the receiving window cover to remove it. Push the two clasps to remove the panel controller. (refer to Figure 8-22, 8-23 and 8-24) Universal Joint Connecting Rod Figure 8-22 Receiving Window Cover Figure 8-23 Clasp Figure 8-24 Panel Controller 32
8.3 Disassembly Procedures of Outdoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit models: GE AIR C18, C24 OUT Disassemble Front Side Plate off the four screws around the front side plate to remove the front side plate. (refer to Figure 8-25) Figure 8-25 Disassemble Top Cover off the tapping screws around the top cover, and then pull the top cover upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-26) Figure 8-26 Disassemble Rear Grill off the four screws around the rear grill to remove the rear grill. (refer to Figure 8-27) Figure 8-27 33
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Housing Use screwdriver to screw off the screws around the housing to remove the cabinet. (refer to Figure 8-28) Cabinet Figure 8-28 Disassemble Electric Box Use screwdriver to screw off the screws fixing the electric box, and pull the electric box to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-29) Electric Box Communication Ceiling Type Unit Electric Box Figure 8-29 Disassemble Right Side Plate Use screwdriver to screw off the screws at the right side plat, condenser side plate, gas valve and liquid valve, and then pull the right side plate sub-assy upward to remove it. Right Side Plate Figure 8-30 34
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Axial Flow Fan Use spanner to remove the nut at the fan to remove the axial flow fan. (refer to Figure 8-31) Axial Flow Fan Figure 8-31 Disassemble Outdoor Motor off the four tapping screws fixing the motor, pull out the motor lead-out cable plug, and remove the motor. off the two tapping screws fixing the motor support, and pull the motor support upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-32) Motor Fixing the Motor Motor Cable Motor Support Fixing Figure 8-32 Disassemble 4-Way Valve off the holding nut of the 4-way valve coil and remove the coil. Use wet cotton cloth to wrap the 4-way valve, unsolder the four soldering points connecting the 4-way valve, and remove the 4-way valve. Be quick during the unsoldering process, pay attention to keep the wrapping cloth wet and do not allow the soldering flame to burn the compressor lead-out cable. (refer to Figure 8-33) 4-Way Valve Soldering Point Figure 8-33 35
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Capillary Unsolder the soldering points at the capillary, the valve and the condenser to remove the capillary. Pay attention not to allow the soldering slag to block the capillary. (refer to Figure 8-34) Capillary Figure 8-34 Disassemble Valve Unscrew the two screws fixing the gas valve, unsolder the soldering point between the gas valve and the return-air duct and remove the gas valve. (Note: when unsoldering the soldering point, use wet cloth to completely wrap the gas valve to prevent valve body from being harmed by high temperature). Unscrew the two screws fixing the liquid valve, unsolder the soldering point connecting the liquid valve and the fork type pipe, and remove the liquid valve. (refer to Figure 8-35) Liquid Valve Gas Valve Figure 8-35 Disassemble Compressor Firstly unsolder the pipes connecting the compressor, and then unscrew the three foot nuts at the compressor to remove the compressor. (refer to Figure 8-36) Foot Nut Figure 8-36 36
8.4 Disassembly Procedures of Outdoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit models: GE AIR C34, C41 OUT Disassemble Rear Grill off the tapping screws at the rear side plate, valve support chassis and condenser side plate to remove the rear grill. (refer to Figure 8-62) Disassemble Top Cover Plate off the tapping screws around the top cover, and then pull the top cover upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-37) Disassemble Front Side Plate off the three tapping screws at the front side plate, and then pull the front side plate upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-38) 37
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble housing Unscrew the screws around the housing to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-39) Cabinet Figure 8-39 Disassemble Electric Box Unscrew the screws around the electric box sub-assy to remove the electric box sub-assy. (refer to Figure 8-40) Communication Cassette Type Unit Electric Box Figure 8-40 Disassemble Right Side Plate Unscrew the screws around the right side plate to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-41) Right Side Plate Figure 8-41 38
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Axial Flow Fan Use spanner to remove the nut at the fan to remove the axial flow fan. (refer to Figure 8-42) Figure 8-42 Disassemble Outdoor Motor off the four tapping screws fixing the motor, pull out the motor lead-out cable plug, and remove the motor. off the two tapping screws fixing the motor support, and pull the motor support upward to remove it. (refer to Figure 8-43) Motor Fixing the Motor Motor Support Fixing Figure 8-43 Disassemble 4-Way Valve off the holding nut of the 4-way valve coil and remove the coil. Use wet cotton cloth to wrap the 4-way valve, unsold the four soldering points connecting the 4-way valve, and remove the 4-way valve. Be quick during the unsoldering process, pay attention to keep the wrapping cloth wet and do not allow the soldering flame to burn the compressor lead-out cable. (refer to Figure 8-44) 4-Way Valve Figure 8-44 39
Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Valve Unscrew the screw fixing the valve, unsolder the connecting pipe of the valve, and remove the valve. (refer to Figure 8-45) Liquid Valve Gas Valve Figure 8-45 Disassemble Capillary Unsolder the soldering points between the capillary and other pipes to remove the capillary. (refer to Figure 8-46) Capillary Figure 8-46 Disassemble Compressor Unscrew the foot screw of the compressor and unsolder the connecting pipe to remover the compressor. (refer to Figure 8-47) Foot Nut Figure 8-47 40
9 Care and Maintenance Warning Be sure to stop the unit and plug off the power before cleaning your air conditioner. Otherwise, electric shock may happen. Don t splash water on indoor unit, it may cause the risk of electric shock. Volatile liquids such as thinner or gasoline will cause damage to the appearance of air conditioner. (Only use soft dry cloth or wet cloth soaked with neutral detergent to clean the indoor unit). 10.1 Clean the front panel Clean the front panel Clean the surface of front panel with soft wet cloth and then gently wipe it with dry cloth. Remove front grill Use your hand to push the left and right clamp on front grill to the middle. At the same time, lift them up to form 45 angle. Pull the front grill backward to remove it. Clean the front grill Clean the surface of front panel with soft wet cloth and then gently wipe it with dry cloth. Install the front grill Use your hand to put the front grill into front case at an angle of 45, making the front hook jointed to the groove of front case. Then, use your hand to push the left and right clamp on front grill to the middle. Close the front grill. 10.2 Clean the air filter Remove the air filter From the grooves on two ends of the front panel, pull the front panel open to an angle along the arrow direction. Then, pull the air filter downward to remove it, as shown on right. Clean the air filter Clean the filter with vacuum cleaner. If the filter is too dirty, wash with warm water (below 45 ) that is added with neutral detergent. Then dry it at a cool place, as shown on right. Install the air filter Push the air filter into the groove of front grill. Use your hand to push the two clamps inward and close the filter. Notes: Never expose the front grill or air filter directly under the sun. Never clean it with hot water over 45 or dry it on fire, (as this will cause decoloring, fire or deformation). 41
10 Installation Instructions 11.1 Installation Dimension Drawing Indoor Unit above 1500 above 1500 above 1500 Unit : mm Floor Figure 1 Model H GE AIR C18 230 GE AIR C24 240 GE AIR C34 320 GE AIR C41 320 Outdoor Unit Obstacles above above 500 above 500 above 300 above 1000 above 1000 above 2000 Unit : mm above 2000 Obstacles Floor Figure 2 42
11.2 Installation Dimension Drawing Selection of Installation Position 1. The air inlet and air outlet of the indoor unit must be far away from obstacles to ensure that airflow can reach every corner of the room; 2. Ensure the installation of indoor unit is in conformity with the requirements of installation dimension drawing; 3. Choose a place where four times of the weight of indoor unit can be withstood and operating noise and vibration are not increased; 4. The installation position must been horizontal; 5. Choose a position where condensation water can be easily discharged and the air-conditioning water system can be easily connected; 6. Ensure sufficient clearance and space for service and maintenance; Ensure the unit is at least 1800cm from the floor; 7. Use suspending bolts for the installation. Check if the installation position can withstand four times the weight of the unit. In case it is not the case, reinforce the installation position before installing the unit (refer to the installation paper mould to find out the points to be reinforced). Caution : 1. Ensure the cooking smoke extractor above the gas stove has enough capacity of extracting smoke, so that the smoke is not suctioned by the air-conditioning unit. 2. Ensure the air-conditioning unit is far away from the kitchen, so that cooking smoke is not suctioned by the air-conditioning unit. Keep enough clearance With enough exhaust capacity Cooking Smoke Extractor Gas Stove Dimensions of Ceiling Opening and Position of Suspending Bolt M10 950 Decorative Front Panel 890* Ceiling Opening 840 Unit 780 Clearance between Suspending Bolts Refrigerant Pipe Suspending Bolts 4 680 Clearance between Suspending Bolts 840 Unit 890 Ceiling Opening 950 Decorative Front Panel Body Installation Frame Ceiling A Direction 20 mm Caution : The dimension of the ceiling opening marked with * can be as long as 910mm, but the length of the overlapping part between the ceiling and the decorative from panel shall be at least 20mm. 43
Ceiling Mount of Unit Body 1. Initial Installation of Indoor Unit Attach the suspending frame base to the suspending bolt. Nuts and washers must be used at the upper and lower sides of the suspending frame base to secure it. The locating plate can prevent the washer from falling off. Refer to the installation paper mould for the dimensions of the ceiling opening. The installation paper mould marks the center of the ceiling opening. The label of the unit and the installation paper mould all mark the center of unit. Use screw (3 pieces) to install the installation paper mould to the unit and use screws to fix the angle of the drainage groove at the outlet of the pipe. 2. Adjust the position of the unit so that it is in the correct installation position (refer to Figure 3) 3. Check if the unit is horizontal The indoor unit is equipped with built-in draining pump and level tube In case the unit inclines toward the direction opposite the flow direction of condensate water, the float switch may suffer from failure, so that dripping is caused. 4. Remove the washer locating plate for preventing the washer from falling off. Tighten the nut on it. 5. Remove the installation paper mould. Nuts (provided by user on site) Washer (accessory) Inserting In Suspending Frame Base Tightening (Double Nuts) (Secure the suspending frame base) Locating Plate of Washer (accessory) (Secure the washer) The screw beside the pipe outlet is secured at the corner of the drainage groove Center of Ceiling Opening Installation Paper Mould Level Tube Polyethylene pipe (accessory) (accessory) (Secure the Installation Paper Mould) Warning : Please tighten the nuts and bolts to prevent them from dropping. 44
Connection of Refrigerant Pipe When connecting the pipe to the unit or disassemble the pipe from the unit, use the spanner and the torque spanner at the same time as shown in the figure. Refer to Table 1 for the torque needed for tightening the conical nut. Apply refrigerant oil in and outside the conical nut during the connection. First manually screw 3 to 4 circles, and then use the torque spanner to tighten it. Refer to table 1 to decide the tightening torque (excess tightening may damage the nut so as to cause leakage). Check if the connecting pipe has leakage, and then carry out thermal insulation as shown in the figure. Only use middle sponge (11) to wrap the joint part between the gas pipe and the insulating sleeve of the collect gas pipe. Apply refrigerant oil here Middle Sponge (Accessory) (11) (Use gasket to wrap the pipeline joint) Cable Bundle 4 Torque Spanner Insulating Sleeve of Liquid-entered Pipe (For Liquid Pipe) Spanner Liquid-entered Pipe Insulating Sleeve of Collect Gas Pipe (For Air Pipe) Collect Gas Pipe Conical Nut Pipeline Joint Table 1 : Pipe Dia. Wall Thickness mm Tightening Torque 9.52 0.71 30~40N.m 16 1 40~50N.m 12 1 60~65N.m 19 1 70~75N.m Explanation The allowed maximum design length of connecting pipe of air-conditioning unit is 25m (15m for 50 Series0 In case the pipe is longer than 10m, add the following amount of refrigerant for each extra meter : GE AIR C18 Add 30g GE AIR C24 Add 40g GE AIR C34 Add 40g GE AIR C41 Add 50g 45
Drainage Pipe 1 Installing Drainage Pipe The diameter of drainage pipe shall be equal to or larger than the diameter of the connecting pipe (size of polyethylene pipe : outer diameter 25mm, wall 1.5mm) The drainage pipe shall be short, with a declining slop as at least 1/100, so as to avoid the forming of gaseous envelope. In case it is impossible to have enough slope for the flexible drainage pipe, install a drainage lift pipe. To avoid bending of the flexible drainage pipe, the distance between the two suspenders shall be 1 to 1.5m. (Correct) Slope more than 1/100 (Wrong) Use the flexible drainage pipe and the clamp supplied as accessories with the unit Insert the flexible drainage pipe into the drainage faucet, and then tighten the clamp. Use the big sponge to wrap the clamp at the flexible drainage clamp for thermal insulation. Take thermal insulation measures for the indoor flexible drainage pipe. Big Sponge (Accessory) Clamp Clamp (Accessory) Sponge (Gray) Flexible Drainage Pipe Below 4mm 2 Precautions for Installing Drainage Lift Pipe The installation height of drainage lift pipe shall be less than 280mm. The drainage lift pipe shall be perpendicular to the unit and no more than 300mm from the unit. Roof Flexible Drainage Tube (accessory) Within 300 Drainage Lift Pipe Suspending Frame Base Below 280mm Ceiling Clamp (accessory) Note : The gradient of accessory flexible drainage pipe shall be within 75mm, so that the drainage faucet does not subject to extra external force. ST-Joint Confluent Drainage Pipe Above 100mm 3. After installation is completed, check if the water can be drained smoothly. Fill in 600cc water from the outlet or the check hole slowly to check the draining conditions. After the electrical lines are installed, check the draining conditions in the cooling operation. 46