Argo CHARM Series User manual

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USER MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDE

CHARM

MULTISPLIT AIR

CONDITIONERS – R32

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Please read this manual carefully before installing and using the air conditioner, and retain for future reference.

INDOOR UNIT OUTDOOR UNIT

CHARM DUAL 9000 UI CHARM DUAL 14000 UE

CHARM DUAL 12000 UI

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INDEX

General warnings………………………………………………………….……..…..45

Safety precautions……………………………………………………..………..…...46

Notices for usage…………………………………………………………………..…48

Description of parts………………………………………………….………....….....50

Remote controller Guide…………………..……………………………………...…51

Wifi Guide (Optional).……………………………………………………………......56

Clean and care…………………………………………………………….………….61

Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..………..………62

Notices for installation..………………………………………………………...…....64

Indoor unit installation………………………………………………………….........69

Outdoor unit installation………………………………………………..…….….......72

Maintenance notes………………………………………………...………….......….77

Warnings for the refrigeration system specialist……………………………….…..79

REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

All personnel who carry out installation and / or maintenance operations on the units must be equipped

with PEF (European Refrigerators License) as required by the D.P.R. n. 146/2018 implementing

Regulation (EU) no. 517/2014. If another technician is required to maintain and repair the equipment, this

will need to be supervised by the person who is qualified to use flammable refrigerants.

The repair must be performed according to the methodology indicated by the manufacturer of the

equipment.

If you need to install, move or service the air conditioner, please contact your dealer or local service

center for the procedure first. The air conditioner must be installed, moved or maintained by authorized

personnel. Failure to do so could result in serious damage, personal injury or death.

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The Refrigerant

•To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in the system. The

refrigerant is the fluoride R32 = GWP (Global warming potential). This refrigerant is flammable and

inodorous. It can lead to explosions under certain conditions, however the flammability of this refrigerant

is very low and it can be ignited only by fire.

•Compared to other common refrigerants, R32 is a non-polluting refrigerant with no harm to the

ozonosphere and a lower effect upon the greenhouse effect. R32 has very good thermodynamic

features which lead to a really high energy efficiency. The units therefore need less filling.

Warning:

Do not try to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the appliance in different ways other than those

recommended by the manufacturer. Should repair be necessary, contact your nearest authorized Argoclima

Service Centre. Any repairs carried out by unqualified personnel may be dangerous. The appliance has to be

stored in a room that doesn’t have any continuously operating ignition sources. (for example: open flames, an

operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater.) Do not pierce or burn.

Appliance has to be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger than X m2. (Please refer

to table "a" in section of " Safety Operation of Inflammable Refrigerant" for Space X.)

For repairs, strictly follow manufacturer’s instructions only for appliances filled with R32 flammable gas. Be aware

that refrigerants do not have any odour.

Appliance filled with flammable gas R32.

Before using the appliance, read the owner’s manual.

Before installing the appliance, read the installation manual.

Before repairing the appliance, read the service manual.

General warnings

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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

The air conditioner must

be grounded. Incomplete

grounding may result in

electric shocks.

Do not connect the earth wire to the

gas pipeline, water pipeline, lightning

rod, or telephone earth wire.

Always switch off the

device and cut the

power supply when the

unit is notin use for long

time so as to ensure safety.

Take care not let the remote control

and the indoor unit watered or

being too wet.

Otherwise, it may cause short circuit.

If the supply cord is

damaged, it must be

replaced by the

manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualified persons

in order to avoid a hazard.

Don't cut off main power switch

during

operating or with

wet hands.

It may cause electric shock.

Don't share the socket

with other electric

appliance.

Otherwise, it may cause electric shock

even fire and explosion.

Always switch off the device and

cut

the power supply

before performing any

maintenance or

cleaning.

Otherwise, it may cause electric shock

or damage

Don't pull the

power cable.

The damage of pulling power cord will

cause serious electric shock.

A warning that ducts connected

to an appliance shall not contain an

ignition source.

Don't install air conditioner in a

Don't use liquid or corrosive

cleaning agent wipe the air

conditioner and sprinkle water or

other liquid either.

Don't

attempt to repair the air

conditioner by yourself.

Incorrect repairs may cause fire or

explosion. Contact a qualified service

technician for all service requirement.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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place where there is flammable gas

or liquid. The distance between

them should above 1m.

It may cause fire even explosion.

Don't use air

conditioner in

lightning storm weather.

Power supply should be cut in time to

prevent the occurrence of danger.

Don't put hands or any objects into

the air inlets or outlets.

This may cause personal injury or

damage to the unit.

Please note whether

the installed

stand is firm enough or not.

If it is damaged, it may lead to the fall

of the unit and cause the injury.

Don't block air inlet or air outlet.

Otherwise, the cooling or heating

capacity will be weakened, even

cause system stop operating.

Don’t let the air conditioner blow

against the heater appliance.

Otherwise it will lead to incomplete

combustion, thus causing poisoning.

The appliance shall be installed

in accordance with national wiring

regulations.

An earth leakage breaker with rated

capacity must be installed to avoid

possible electric shocks.

INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EUROPEAN

DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU

At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as an household waste. It must be taken to special

local community waste collection centres or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic

equipment separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and human health deriving from an

inappropriate disposal and enables its components to be recovered and recycled to obtain significant savings in energy

and resources. In order to underline the duty to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a crossed-

out dustbin.

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Don’t open the windows and doors

for long time when

the air conditioner

is running.

Otherwise, the cooling or heating

capacity will be weakened.

Don’t stand on the top of the

outdoor unit or place heavy things

on it.

This cloud cause personal

injuries or damage the unit.

Don’t use the air conditioner for

other purposes, such as drying

clothes, preserving foods, etc.

Don't apply the cold air to the body

for a long time. It will deteriorate your

physical conditions and cause health

problems.

Set the suitable temperature.

It is recommended that the

temperature difference between

indoor and outdoor temperature

should not be too large.

Appropriate adjustments of the

setting temperature can prevent

the waste of electricity.

If your air conditioner is not fitted

with a supply cord and a plug, an

anti-explosion all-pole switch must

be installed in the fixed wiring and

the distance between contacts

should be no less than 3.0 mm.

Fuse Type: T3.15AH250V, the electricity passing through the fuse cannot be higher than 3.15A.

For the air conditioner permanently connected to an outlet, equip the line with a power switch. The current switch must be

single-pole, with a distance between the contacts greater than 3 mm and a residual nominal value not greater than 30mA.

The power supply circuit must have a leakage protection device and an air switch whose rated capacity should be greater

than 1.5 times the maximum current.

NOTICES FOR USAGE

OPERATING RANGE

Cooling mode: from -10°C to +52°C (outdoor temperature)

Heating mode: from -15°C to +24°C (outdoor temperature)

•When the temperature is too high, the air conditioner may activate the automatic protection device, so that the air

conditioner could be shut down.

•When the temperature is too low, the heat exchanger of the air conditioner may freeze, leading to water dripping or

other malfunction.

•In long-term cooling or dehumidification with a relative humidity of above 80% (doors and windows are open), there

may be water condenses or dripping near the air outlet.

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NOTES FOR HEATING FUNCTION

•When the heating function is started, the indoor unit fan will not work immediately to avoid the introduction of

insufficiently hot air into the environment.

•When the outdoor temperature is very low and the humidity is high, ice may form on the heat exchanger of the outdoor

unit. Then the air conditioner will start defrost function.

•During defrost, the air conditioner will stop heating for about 5-12 minutes.

•Vapor may come out from the outdoor unit during defrost. This is not a malfunction, but a result of fast defrost.

•Heating will resume after defrost is complete.

NOTES FOR TURNING OFF

•When the air conditioner is turned off, the unit may continue to ventilate for a few minutes to help dry the battery of

the indoor unit.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

•If the remote control is faulty, use the emergency button located under the front

panel of the indoor unit (see image).

•If this button is pushed with the unit OFF, the air conditioner will operate in Auto

mode.

•If this button is pushed with the unit ON, the air conditioner will stop running.

AIRFLOW DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT

1. Use the vertical oscillation button on the remote control to set the direction of the

air flow.

2. It is possible to direct the air flow also horizontally; this operation is only possible

manually, by moving the air delivery flaps as desired (see image).

Note: Move the air vents before the unit is in operation, or your finger might be

injured.

Never place your hand into the air inlet or outlet when the air conditioner is in operation.

Emergency

button

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

INDOOR UNIT

OUTDOOR UNIT

Note: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner may be slightly

different. The actual shape shall prevail. They are subject to change without notice for future improuvement.

Emergency button

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REMOTE CONTROL USER GUIDE

GENERAL WARNINGS

1. Before first time use of the remote controller, install the batteries and ensure that the "+"and "-" poles are correctly

positioned. To insert the batteries, follow the instructions below:

•Slide to open the cover according to the direction indicated by the arrowhead (Fig.1)

•lnsert two brand new batteries, and position the batteries to the right electric poies (Fig.2).

•Put back the cover according to the direction indicated by the arrowhead (Fig.3)

2. Ensure the remote controller is pointed to the signal receiving window, and that there is no obstruction in between and

the distance is 8m at the maximum.

3. Do not let the remote controller drop or fling it at will. Do not let any liquid in the remote controller.

4. Do not expose the remote controller directly to the sunlight or excessive heat.

5. lf the remote controller does not work normally, remove the batteries far 30 seconds before reinstall them. lf that doesn't

work, replace the batteries.

6. When replacing the batteries, do not mix the new batteries with old ones or mix batteries of different types, which could

cause failure of the remote controller.

7. lf the remote controller is not to be used far a long period of time, remove the batteries first, lest the leakage from them

may damage the remote controller.

8. Properly dispose the discarded batteries.

Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE

2006/66/EC and MODIFICATIONS INTRODUCED BY DIRECTIVE 2013/56/EU

Replace batteries when they are depleted. At the end of their life, batteries must be disposed of separately from unsorted

waste. They must be taken to designated recycling centres or returned to a retailer providing this service. Separate

disposal of batteries helps to reduce the potential harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by their

improper disposal and also enables the recovery and recycling of component materials, saving significant energy and

resources. The requirement for separate disposal is indicated by the crossed-out wheelie bin label affixed to the appliance.

Illegal disposal of the product by the user is subject to administrative penalties as per current regulations.

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BUTTONS DESCRIPTION

1. ON/OFF button

With this button you can turn the unit on or off. This button can also be used to reset the timer and the SLEEP function.

2. °C/ °F button

Press this button to select the temperature unit of measurement, the selectable units are Fahrenheit (° F) or Celsius (° C)

which is the default unit. When pressed for the first time, ° F will be selected, and the ° C symbol will no longer appear on

the display. Press again to select ° C.

NOTE: Some models do not have the possibility to select the temperature in ° F; this means that when the ° C / °

F" button is pressed, the °F symbol may appear on the remote control display, but the temperature will continue

to be displayed in ° C on that of the air conditioner.

3. SPEED button

• Press this button, you can select the fan speed as follows:

Note: AUTO air speed is not available in FAN mode.

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