SPLIT-TYPE, HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONERS 2015 SERVICE MANUAL Series PVA Model name Model name <Indoor unit> <Indoor unit> PVA-A30AA4 PVA-A36AA4 PVA-A42AA4 INDOOR UNIT...
SAFETY PRECAUTION 1-1. ALWAYS OBSERVE FOR SAFETY Before obtaining access to terminal, all supply circuits must be disconnected. 1-2. CAUTIONS RELATED TO NEW REFRIGERANT Cautions for units utilising refrigerant R410A Use new refrigerant pipes. Do not use refrigerant other than R410A. In case of using the existing pipes for R22, be careful with If other refrigerant (R22 etc.) is used, chlorine in refrige- the followings.
Unit Gravimeter [3] Service tools Use the below service tools as exclusive tools for R410A refrigerant. Tool name Specifications Gauge manifold Only for R410A · Use the existing fitting specifications. (UNF1/2) · Use high-tension side pressure of 5.3MPa·G or over. ·...
HEATER CONTROL 9-1. CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTION SETTING Table 1 shows how the field-installed heater is controlled. Select the desired pattern in the table below, and set the Function on the indoor units as shown in Table 1. Table.1 [Function table] Select unit numbers 01 to 03 or all units (AL [wired remote controller] / 07 [IR wireless remote controller]) Mode Setting...
9-2. FAN CONTROL By setting the Mode No. 23 in the Function Table in section 9-1, the following patterns of fan control will become possible. Fan control patterns Fan in defrost Fan(All modes other Factory CN4Y for FAN control Mode(function) than defrost) setting (PAC-YU25HT)
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(3) Locally procured wiring A basic connection method is shown below. Indoor unit Remote control board Relay circuit control board Adapter CN24-1 or CN24-2 White Electric Heater or panel heater Maximum cable length Preparations in the field is 10 m (32ft) For relay X use the specifications given below Operation coil Rated voltage: 12VDC Power consumption: 0.9W or less...
HUMIDIFIER CONTROL 10-1. CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS The below table shows how the field installed humidifier and fan speed is controlled. Mode (function) No. Humidistat Condition (no defrost/no error) CN25 output Fan speed output Wired remote controller (RF thermostat) 13 (113) 16 (116) CNF input Heat operation &...
TROUBLESHOOTING 12-1. CAUTIONS ON TROUBLESHOOTING (1) Before troubleshooting, check the followings: 1 Check the power supply voltage. 2 Check the indoor/outdoor connecting wire for mis-wiring. (2) Take care the followings during servicing. 1 Before servicing the air conditioner, be sure to turn off the remote controller first to stop the main unit, and then turn off the breaker.
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12-2. SELF-CHECK FUNCTION • Refer to the installation manual that comes with each remote controller for details. • RF thermostat is not established. [Output pattern A] Errors detected by indoor unit Wired remote controller IR wireless remote controller RF thermostat Symptom Remark Beeper sounds/OPERATION...
For description of each LED (LED1, 2, 3) provided on the indoor controller, refer to the following table. LED 1 (power for microcomputer) Indicates whether control power is supplied. Make sure that this LED is always lit. LED 2 (power for remote controller) Indicates whether power is supplied to the remote controller.
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Note: Refer to the manual of outdoor unit for the details of display 12-3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS ACTION TABLE such as F, U, and other E. Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Error Code Cause Room temperature 1 Defective thermistor 1–3 Check resistance value of thermistor. thermistor (TH1) characteristics 0:[32˚F]..15.0k"...
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Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Error Code Cause Freezing/overheating protection is (Cooling or drying mode) (Cooling or drying mode) working 1 Clogged filter (reduced airflow) 1 Check clogging of the filter. 1 Freezing protection (Cooling mode) 2 Short cycle of air path 2 Remove shields.
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Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Error Code Cause Abnormality of pipe temperature ther- 1 Defective thermistor 1–3 Check resistance value of thermistor. mistor / Condenser-Evaporator (TH5) characteristics For characteristics, refer to (P1) above. 2 Check contact failure of connector (CN44) 1 The unit is in three-minute resume pro- 2 Contact failure of connector on the indoor controller board.
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Abnormal point and detection method Countermeasure Error Code Cause ∗ Check LED display on the outdoor control cir- Indoor/outdoor unit communication 1 Contact failure, short circuit or, error (Signal receiving error) cuit board. (Connect A-control service tool, mis-wiring (converse wiring) of 1 Abnormal if indoor controller board PAC-SK52ST.) indoor/outdoor unit connecting...
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12-4. TROUBLESHOOTING BY INFERIOR PHENOMENA Note: Refer to the manual of outdoor unit for the detail of remote controller. Phenomena Cause Countermeasure (1)LED2 on indoor controller board • When LED1 on indoor controller board is also off. is off. 1 Power supply of rated voltage is not supplied to out- 1 Check the voltage of outdoor power door unit.
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12-5. TEST POINT DIAGRAM 12-5-1. Power supply board PVA-A30AA4 PVA-A36AA4 PVA-A42AA4 Power supply voltage (208 - 230VAC) CNMF Fan motor output 1 - 4: 310 - 340 VDC 5 - 4: 15 VDC 6 - 4: 0 - 6.5 VDC 7 - 4: Stop 0 or 15 VDC Run 7.5 VDC...
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12-5-2. Indoor controller board PVA-A30AA4 Emergency operation PVA-A36AA4 Model selection PVA-A42AA4 Capacity setting CN105 Radio frequency interface CN105 CN22 CN32 Remote start/stop adapter CN22 For MA remote controller cable con- CNXA2 nection (10 - 13 VDC) CN25 CNXC2 CN51 Centralized control...
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12-6. TROUBLE CRITERION OF MAIN PARTS PVA-A30AA4 PVA-A36AA4 PVA-A42AA4 Part name Check method and criterion Room temperature Measure the resistance with a tester. thermistor (Part temperature 10°C (50°F) ~ 30°C (86°F)) (TH1) Normal Abnormal Pipe temperature 4.3kΩ~9.6kΩ Opened or short-circuited...
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Replace the fan motor. of connector CNMF repeat 0V and 5V? Check the operation of fan. Check the operation of fan. Replace indoor controller board. Replace indoor controller board. PVA-A30AA4 PVA-A36,42AA4 Measuring points Resistance O.L. pin 1 - pin 3 1MΩ...
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Functions Remarks For service board Model settings Service board MODELS 1 2 3 4 5 PVA-A30AA4 1 2 3 4 5 PVA-A36AA4 Capacity settings 1 2 3 4 5 PVA-A42AA4 <Settings at time of factory shipment> Wireless remote controller: 0...
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. Control box Exercise caution when removing heavy parts. 1. Remove the Electric panel (2 screws) 2. Remove the Control box cover (1 screw) Fig. 1 Fig. 2...
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2. Thermistor (Return Air) Exercise caution when removing heavy parts. 1. Remove the Filter panel (2 thumbscrews). 2. Remove the Blower panel (2 screws). Fig. 3 3. Remove the cover over the Return Air thermistor box and unplug the thermistor. 4.
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3. Coil Assembly Exercise caution when removing heavy parts. 1. Remove the Electrical, Blower and Filter panel indicated in sections 1 and 2. 2. Remove the Coil panel by removing all of the screws securing it to the (3) smaller panels for refrigerant and drain lines.
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5. Remove the plate covering the coil assembly to access the thermistors. Fig. 9 6. Remove lower and side drain pan. Fig. 10...
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4. Blower/Fan Assembly Exercise caution when removing heavy parts. 1. Remove the Blower and Filter panel (along with filter if installed) indicated in section 2. 2. Remove the (1 or 2) brackets that secure the coil assembly. Fig. 11 3. Remove the door that covers the small enclosure attached to the fan assembly (Fig.12).
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