DURASTAR DR1H18FC18, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...IT STYLE AIR CONDITIONER DRAF18F1A DRAF24F1A FPO TIP Capture relevant information about your Durastar mini split equipment before it is installed and write it above for future reference Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Installing Contractor Company Name ...

Page 2: ...RECAUTIONS 4 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 7 INDOOR UNIT 7 OUTDOOR UNIT 7 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 8 OPERATING TEMPERATURES 9 REMOTE CONTROL 10 OPERATING MODES 11 ADVANCED FEATURES 12 MANUAL OPERATION USE WITHOUT REMOTE 15 LOUVERED AIR FLOW 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 LIMITED WARRANTY PARTS 23 ...

Page 3: ...ed in This Manual INTRODUCTION To better serve you please do the following before contacting customer service If you received a damaged product immediately contact the retailer or dealer that sold you the product Read and follow this owner s manual carefully to help you use and maintain your air conditioner Read the troubleshooting section of this manual as it will help you diagnose and solve comm...

Page 4: ...ms occur please turn off the air conditioner and disconnect power at the circuit breaker immediately Then contact your dealer or a qualified professional for service The power cord is overheating or damaged There is an abnormal sound during operation The circuit breaker trips frequently The air conditioner gives off a burning smell The indoor unit is leaking If the air conditioner operates under a...

Page 5: ...o not share the electrical outlet with other appliances Improper or insufficient power supply can cause fire or electrical shock The product must be properly grounded at the time of installation or electrical shock may occur For all electrical work follow all local and national wiring standards and regulations Connect cables tightly and clamp them securely to prevent external forces from damaging ...

Page 6: ...jury and damage Install drainage piping according to the instructions in the installation manual Improper drainage may cause water damage to your home and property For units that have an auxiliary electric heater do not install the unit within 1 meter 3 feet of any combustible materials Do not install the unit in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas leaks If combustible gas accumulate...

Page 7: ...DOOR UNIT NOTE Outdoor units may vary in appearance Valve Cover Signal Cable Refrigerant Pipes and Drain Hose Wiring Terminal Air Outlet Air Inlets Air Inlet Control Panel Air Outlet Louver Installation Hooks On Rear Remote Control Remote Control Holder ...

Page 8: ...ing accessories Accessory Quantity Image Accessory Quantity Image Manual 1 2 Remote Control 1 Drain Pipe Adapter 1 Battery 2 Drain Pipe Worm Clamp 2 Remote Control Holder 1 Conduit Installation Plate 1 Remote Control Holder Mounting Screw 2 Drain Joint 1 Copper Nut 2 Drain Joint Seal 1 ...

Page 9: ...and windows closed Limit energy usage by using TIMER ON and TIMER OFF features Do not block air inlets or outlets Regularly inspect and clean air filters NOTE Keep the room s relative humidity below 80 If the air conditioner operates in excess of this the surface of the air conditioner may attract condensation To help prevent condensation from forming and dripping set the vertical airflow louver t...

Page 10: ...section under Advanced Features 7 UP Button Press to increase the set temperature in 1 F 1oC increments DOWN Button Press to decrease the set temperature in 1 F 1oC increments 8 SILENCE FP Button See the SILENCE and FP sections under Advanced Features 9 TIMER ON Button Press to initiate the TIMER ON feature For details see the TIMER feature section of this manual 10 TIMER OFF Button Press to initi...

Page 11: ...ired temperature using the TEMP down or TEMP up button 3 Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed AUTO LOW MED or HIGH 4 Press the ON OFF button to start the unit FAN 1 Press the MODE button and select FAN 2 Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed AUTO LOW MED or HIGH 3 Press the ON OFF button to start the unit NOTE The FAN speed cannot be adjusted in AUTO or DRY Mode NOTE Pre...

Page 12: ... each additional press will increase the setting in 60 minute increments To cancel the auto timed program simply adjust the timer to 0 0 TIMER ON and OFF setting example Keep in mind that the time periods you set for both the on and off feature refers to hours after the current time If the current time is 1 00 PM and the TIMER ON setting is adjusted to 2 5 hours the auto on time sequence will turn...

Page 13: ...gy during sleep In HEAT mode temperature adjusts 1 C 2 F per hour for the first two hours In COOL mode temperature adjusts 1 C 2 F per hour for the first two hours NOTE You can only activate the SELF CLEAN function in COOL or DRY modes TURBO Press the TURBO button to turn this feature on and off The TURBO feature enables the unit to reach the set temperature in the shortest time by automatically c...

Page 14: ...e house is unoccupied for long periods of time in the winter Press and hold this button again to turn off the feature FOLLOW ME This feature uses the temperature at the remote s location instead of the indoor unit s location to optimize the temperature around you and ensure maximum comfort Press the FOLLOW ME button to turn on this feature and the remote will display the temperature at its locatio...

Page 15: ...t is absolutely necessary The unit must be turned off before manual operation To operate your unit manually 1 Locate the MANUAL button on the control panel of the unit 2 Press the MANUAL button one time to activate FORCED AUTO mode 3 Press the MANUAL button again to activate FORCED COOLING mode 4 Press the MANUAL button a third time to turn the unit off Manual Button ALARM DEF FAN MANUAL OPERATION...

Page 16: ...T FIXED Press the DIRECT button to adjust the fixed angle of the louver Each press will adjust the louver by 6 Press the button until the desired angle is reached CAUTION Do not put your fingers in or near the blower and suction side of the unit The high speed fan inside the unit may cause injury Louver NOTE Do not move louver by hand This will cause the louver to become out of sync If this occurs...

Page 17: ...ir filter by gently vacuuming the surface or washing it in warm water with a mild detergent 5 Rinse the filter with clean water and allow it to air dry Do not dry the filter in direct sunlight 6 Reinstall the filter 7 Close the air intake panel and replace the screws to secure it in place CAUTION Before changing the filter or cleaning turn off the unit and disconnect its power supply When removing...

Page 18: ... the FAN until the unit dries out completely Turn off the unit and disconnect the power Remove batteries from remote control MAINTENANCE PRE SEASON INSPECTION After long periods of non use or before periods of frequent use do the following Inspect for damaged wires Clean all filters Check for leaks Replace batteries Make sure nothing is blocking any air inlets or outlets ...

Page 19: ...being turned off The unit changes from COOL HEAT mode to FAN mode The unit may change its setting to prevent frost from forming on the unit Once the temperature increases the unit will start operating in the previously selected mode again The set temperature has been reached at which point the unit turns off the compressor The unit will continue operating when the temperature fluctuates again The ...

Page 20: ...ded periods of non use which will be emitted when the unit is turned on This can be mitigated by covering the unit during long periods of inactivity The unit emits a bad odor The unit may absorb odors from the environment such as furniture cooking cigarettes etc which will be emitted during operations The unit s filters have become moldy and should be cleaned The fan of the outdoor unit does not o...

Page 21: ...ters electronics etc Reduce amount of heat sources Poor heating performance The outdoor temperature is extremely low Use auxiliary heating device Cold air is entering through doors and windows Make sure that all doors and windows are closed during use Low refrigerant due to leak or long term use Check for leaks re seal if necessary and top off refrigerant The unit starts and stops frequently There...

Page 22: ...d out Replace the fuse Remote control batteries are dead Replace batteries The unit s 3 minute protection has been activated Wait three minutes after restarting the unit Timer is activated Turn timer off NOTE If your problem persists after performing the checks and diagnostics above or the error code remains turn off your unit immediately and contact an authorized service center ...

Page 23: ...ns the final occupancy permit or proof of purchase from the builder can be substituted for the installer s invoice b if the original installation date cannot be verified by the installer s invoice or proof of purchase from the builder in residential new construction applications then the Effective Date of warranty coverage is the Covered Equipment s manufacture date as verified by the product s se...

Page 24: ...ly contact a licensed contractor dealer or distributor Durastar Customer Support is available for troubleshooting assistance Before contacting Customer Support please locate your model number serial number and proof of purchase These items will be required to complete any warranty service A Durastar authorized representative will verify warranty eligibility and determine appropriate service option...