Daikin FTX20KV1B, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Enjoy year round comfort DAIKIN ROOM AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL MODELS FTX20KV1B FTX25KV1B FTX35KV1B FTX50KV1B FTX60KV1B ...

Page 2: ...nsumption It is useful when using the air conditioner and other electrical devices simultaneously on a shared electrical circuit Page 16 COMFORT AIRFLOW The airflow direction is upward while in COOL operation and downward while in HEAT operation This function prevents cold or warm air from blowing directly on your body Page 15 ...

Page 3: ...usting the Airflow Direction 14 Useful Functions COMFORT AIRFLOW Operation 15 POWERFUL Operation 15 ECONO Operation 16 TIMER Operation ON OFF TIMER Operation 17 Care Care and Cleaning FTX20KV1B FTX25KV1B FTX35KV1B 19 Care and Cleaning FTX50KV1B FTX60KV1B 22 Care and Cleaning All models 25 When the Need Arises FAQ 26 Troubleshooting 27 The English text is the original instruction Other languages ar...

Page 4: ...rigerant leakage If the air conditioner is not operating correctly i e not generating cool or warm air refrigerant leakage could be the cause Consult your dealer for assistance The refrigerant within the air conditioner is safe and normally does not leak However in the event of a leakage contact with a naked burner heater or cooker may result in generation of noxious gas Do not use the air conditi...

Page 5: ...verheating and fires Arrange the drain hose to ensure smooth drainage Imperfect drainage may cause wetting of the building furniture etc Do not place objects in direct proximity of the outdoor unit and do not let leaves and other debris accumulate around the unit Leaves are a hotbed for small animals which can enter the unit Once in the unit such animals can cause malfunctions smoke or fire when m...

Page 6: ...8 Signal receiver Receives signals from the remote controller When the unit receives a signal you will hear a beep sound Case Sound type Operation start beep beep Setting changed beep Operation stop long beep Indoor unit ON OFF switch Press this switch once to start operation Press once again to stop it For the operation mode setting refer to the following table Mode Temperature setting Airflow ra...

Page 7: ...els Open the front panel Air filter Refrigerant piping and inter unit wiring Earth terminal inside Drain hose Air outlet Model name plate Air inlet back and side Outdoor temperature sensor back Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter without frame Names of Parts FTX20KV1B FTX25KV1B FTX35KV1B ...

Page 8: ...e 17 18 Signal receiver Receives signals from the remote controller When the unit receives a signal you will hear a beep sound Case Sound type Operation start beep beep Setting changed beep Operation stop long beep Indoor unit ON OFF switch Press this switch once to start operation Press once again to stop it For the operation mode setting refer to the following table Mode Temperature setting Airf...

Page 9: ...ent models Open the front panel Refrigerant piping and inter unit wiring Drain hose Air outlet Model name plate Earth terminal inside Air inlet back and side Outdoor temperature sensor back Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter with frame Air filter Names of Parts FTX50KV1B FTX60KV1B ...

Page 10: ... Page 12 COMFORT button COMFORT AIRFLOW operation Page 15 POWERFUL button POWERFUL operation Page 15 OFF TIMER button NIGHT SET mode Page 18 ON TIMER button Page 17 Signal transmitter Receiver To use the remote controller aim the transmitter at the indoor unit If there is anything blocking the signals between the unit and the remote controller such as a curtain the unit may not operate The maximum...

Page 11: ...and vice versa The switch operation is only possible when the temperature is being displayed Turn on the circuit breaker After the power is turned on the flap of the indoor unit opens and closes once to set the reference position Position and correctly 2 3 1 Remote controller holder Remote controller Screws NOTE Notes on batteries When replacing the batteries use batteries of the same type and rep...

Page 12: ...midity while maintaining the indoor temperature as much as possible It automatically controls temperature and airflow rate so manual adjustment of these functions is unavailable The air conditioner operates with the operation mode of your choice To start operation AUTO operation To automatically select an appropriate temperature and operation mode Press COOL operation To lower the temperature Pres...

Page 13: ... save energy Recommended temperature setting For cooling 26 28 C For heating 20 24 C Cover windows with a blind or a curtain Blocking sunlight and air from outdoors increases the cooling heating effect Keep the air filters clean Clogged air filters cause inefficient operation and waste energy Clean them once every 2 weeks Page 20 23 If you are not going to use the air conditioner for a long period...

Page 14: ...ate 1 5 Low to High When the airflow is set to quiet operation starts and noise from the indoor unit will become quieter In the quiet operation mode the airflow rate is set to a weak level AUTO COOL HEAT and FAN ONLY operation DRY operation The airflow rate setting cannot be changed NOTE Note on airflow rate setting At smaller airflow rates the cooling heating effect is also smaller Adjusting the ...

Page 15: ...e will begin to swing To set the flap at the desired position This function is effective while the flap is in auto swing mode Press when the flap reaches the desired position disappears from the LCD To adjust the louvers at desired position Hold the knobs and move the louvers vertical blades FTX20KV1B FTX25KV1B FTX35KV1B FTX50KV1B FTX60KV1B Knobs Knobs Knobs Knobs NOTE Notes on airflow direction s...

Page 16: ...evious settings which were used before POWERFUL operation To cancel POWERFUL operation Press again disappears from the LCD The air direction and flow rate are adjusted so that the air will not blow directly at people in the room To start COMFORT AIRFLOW operation Press is displayed on the LCD COOL and DRY operation HEAT operation Flap direction Goes up Goes down Airflow rate AUTO Not available in ...

Page 17: ...e is slightly increased In FAN ONLY operation The airflow rate is fixed at the maximum setting Notes on ECONO operation Pressing causes the settings to be cancelled and disappears from the LCD If the power consumption level is already low switching to ECONO operation will not reduce the power consumption Some useful functions can be used together COMFORT AIRFLOW ECONO Available Priority is given t...

Page 18: ...R operation Press is displayed on the LCD Each pressing of advances the time setting by 1 hour The time can be set between 1 and 12 hours The TIMER lamp lights orange Display To cancel ON TIMER operation Press disappears from the LCD The TIMER lamp goes off NOTE In the following cases set the timer again After the circuit breaker has turned off After a power failure After replacing the batteries i...

Page 19: ...tion A sample setting for combining the 2 timers is shown below and are displayed on the LCD Example When setting while the unit is operating Stops the unit 1 hour later and starts it 7 hours after that When setting while the unit is stopped Starts the unit 2 hours later and stops it 3 hours after that NOTE NIGHT SET mode When the OFF TIMER is set the air conditioner automatically adjusts the temp...

Page 20: ... and thinner Polishing compounds Rough materials such as a scrubbing brush Front panel Wipe it with a soft damp cloth Only neutral detergent may be used If dirty Indoor unit outdoor unit and remote controller Wipe them with a soft cloth If dirty Care and Cleaning FTX20KV1B FTX25KV1B FTX35KV1B Air filter Vacuum dust or wash the filter Once every 2 weeks Page 20 Titanium apatite photocatalytic air p...

Page 21: ...ters with water or clean them with vacuum cleaner It is recommended to clean the air filters every 2 weeks If the dust does not come off easily Wash the air filters with neutral detergent thinned with lukewarm water then dry them up in the shade 4 Reattach the filters 5 Close the front panel slowly Press the panel at both sides and the center Make sure that the front panel is securely fixed Care a...

Page 22: ...water from it Replacement Remove the filter from the tabs and prepare a new one Dispose of the old filter as non flammable waste 4 Insert the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filters as they were When attaching the filter check that the filter is properly set in the tabs 5 Reattach the filters Page 20 6 Close the front panel slowly Page 20 NOTE Operation with dirty filters cannot deod...

Page 23: ...and thinner Polishing compounds Rough materials such as a scrubbing brush Front panel Wipe it with a soft damp cloth Only neutral detergent may be used If dirty Air filter Vacuum dust or wash the filter Once every 2 weeks Page 23 Indoor unit outdoor unit and remote controller Wipe them with a soft cloth If dirty Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter with frame Vacuum dust or replace...

Page 24: ...lters every 2 weeks If the dust does not come off easily Wash the air filters with neutral detergent thinned with lukewarm water then dry them up in the shade Be sure to remove the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter Refer to Titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter on the next page 4 Reattach the filters 5 Close the front panel slowly Press the front panel at both sid...

Page 25: ...filter frame and prepare a new one Do not throw away the filter frame Reuse the filter frame when replacing the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filter Dispose of the old filter as non flammable waste 4 Insert the titanium apatite photocatalytic air purifying filters as they were When attaching the filter check that the filter is properly set in the tabs 5 Reattach the filters Page 23...

Page 26: ...ote controller We recommend periodical maintenance In certain operating conditions the inside of the air conditioner may get foul after several seasons of use resulting in poor performance It is recommended to have periodical maintenance by a qualified contractor in addition to regular cleaning by the user For qualified contractor maintenance please contact the dealer where you bought the air cond...

Page 27: ...stling sound This sound is generated when refrigerant flows during defrosting operation Clicking sound during operation or idle time This sound is generated when the refrigerant control valves or the electrical parts operate Clopping sound This sound is heard from the inside of the air conditioner when the exhaust fan is activated while the room doors are closed Open the window or turn off the exh...

Page 28: ...ller If the OPERATION lamp is still blinking check the error code and consult your dealer Page 30 The air conditioner does not stop operating Case Description what to check The air conditioner continues operating even after operation is stopped Immediately after the air conditioner is stopped The outdoor unit fan continues rotating for about another 1 minute to protect the system While the air con...

Page 29: ...ommunication may be disabled if an electronic starter type fluorescent lamp such as inverter type lamps is in the room Consult your dealer if that is the case The remote controller may not function correctly if the transmitter is exposed to direct sunlight LCD is faint is not working or the display is erratic The batteries may be exhausted Replace both batteries with new dry batteries AAA LR03 alk...

Page 30: ...r a while Lightning If lightning may strike the neighbouring area stop operation and turn the breaker off for system protection Disposal requirements Your product and the batteries supplied with the controller are marked with this symbol This symbol means that electrical and electronic products and batteries shall not be mixed with unsorted household waste For batteries a chemical symbol can be pr...

Page 31: ... FAULTY HEAT EXCHANGER TEMPERATURE SENSOR C9 FAULTY SUCTION AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OUTDOOR UNIT EA COOLING HEATING SWITCHING ERROR E1 CIRCUIT BOARD FAULT E5 OL STARTED E6 FAULTY COMPRESSOR START UP E7 DC FAN MOTOR FAULT E8 OVERCURRENT INPUT F3 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISCHARGE PIPE CONTROL F6 HIGH PRESSURE CONTROL IN COOLING H0 SENSOR FAULT H6 OPERATION HALT DUE TO FAULTY POSITION DETECTION SENSOR H8 DC ...

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