OWNER’S MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER (SPLIT TYPE) For general public use ENGLISH Indoor Unit RAS-07PKVP-E RAS-10PKVP-E RAS-13PKVP-E RAS-16PKVP-E RAS-18PKVP-E RAS-07PKVP-ND RAS-10PKVP-ND RAS-13PKVP-ND RAS-16PKVP-ND RAS-18PKVP-ND Outdoor Unit RAS-07PAVP-E RAS-10PAVP-E RAS-13PAVP-E RAS-16PAVP-E RAS-18PAVP-E RAS-07PAVP-ND RAS-10PAVP-ND RAS-13PAVP-ND RAS-16PAVP-ND RAS-18PAVP-ND EN
CONTENTS ENGLISH ACCESSORIES.............................................................................. 1 PRECAUTION FOR SAFETY ........................................................ 1 NAMES OF PARTS ........................................................................ 4 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF INDICATORS AND CONTROLS ON INDOOR UNIT ....................................................................... 4 REMOTE CONTROLLER AND ITS FUNCTIONS..........................
ACCESSORIES Remote controller Remote controller holder Batteries (two) PRECAUTION FOR SAFETY Store this owner’s manual in a location where it can be easily accessed when needed. Be sure to read this owner’s manual carefully before operating. The supplied CD-ROM contains the owner’s manual translated into many languages. It is recommended that maintenance be performed by a specialist when the unit has been operated for a long time.
Do not select a location for installation where flammable gas may leak. If there is any gas leakage or accumulation around the unit, it can be a cause of fire. Do not select a location for installation where there may be excessive water or humidity, such as a bathroom. Deterioration of insulation may be a cause of electric shock or fire. Earth work should be requested from the supplying retail dealership or professional vendors. Insufficient grounding work may be the cause of electric shock.
Stand on a sturdy ladder when attaching/detaching the front panel/air filter/air cleaning filter. Failure to do so may cause a fall or injury. Do not stand on the outdoor unit or place anything on the unit. It may be the cause of injury due to falling or over-turning. Any damage to the unit may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not place anything around the outdoor unit or allow fallen leaves to accumulate around it.
NAMES OF PARTS Outdoor unit b a Refrigerant connecting pipe, electric wires and drain hose b Air inlet c Air outlet a c Indoor unit d e f g h i j k l m n o Humidity sensor/temperature sensor Front panel Moving panel Air filter Air outlet Horizontal air flow louver Vertical air flow louver Plasma ion charger Display panel Infrared signal receiver Remote controller Panel support e f d o n k CAUTION g j i h l m (RAS-***-ND model only) Use care to avoid burns.
REMOTE CONTROLLER AND ITS FUNCTIONS a Infrared signal transmitter Transmits signals to the indoor unit. n Automatic operation button (AUTO) Press this button to operate the air conditioner automatically. (A receiving beep is heard.) () see page 10.) o SLEEP MODE button Press this button to start sleep mode. () see page 19.) p MY COMFORT button Press this button to operate the air conditioner according to the settings stored using the MEMO button. () see page 16.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF INDICATORS ON REMOTE CONTROLLER Display All indicators, except for the clock time indicator, are displayed by pressing the button. a Transmission mark This transmission mark ( ) indicates when the remote controller transmits signals to the indoor unit. b Mode indicator c ad b hj Indicates the current operation mode. • Heat pump models (AUTO: Automatic control, A: Auto changeover control, : COOL, : DRY, : HEAT) c Temperature indicator Indicates the temperature setting (17°C to 30°C).
PREPARATION AND CHECK BEFORE USE Loading the remote controller batteries a Remove the cover, and insert the batteries. b Reattach the cover. Removing the batteries a Remove the cover, and take out the batteries. b Reattach the cover. * Please dispose of the batteries according to the local regulation. Batteries • To replace the batteries, use two new batteries (AAA type). • The batteries will last about one year under normal usage.
Adjusting the clock a CLOCK button Press the CLOCK button. The clock time indicator flashes. b ON ON button (or OFF Press the ON ON OFF button) button (or OFF OFF button) to set the current time. Each press of the ON button (or OFF button) changes the time in one minute increments. Holding down the ON button (or OFF button) changes the time in ten minute increments. c SET SET button Press the SET SET button. The current time is displayed and the clock starts.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER CAUTION • The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or other objects block the signals from the remote controller to the indoor unit. • Be careful that liquids do not spill onto the remote controller. • Do not expose the remote controller to direct sunlight or heat. If the infrared signal receiver on the indoor unit is exposed to direct sunlight, the air conditioner may not function properly. Use curtains to prevent sunlight from reaching the receiver.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION When you set the air conditioner to AUTO mode, it automatically selects cooling, heating, or fan only operation depending on the room temperature. () see page 19.) The fan speed and louver are also automatically controlled. Start a button Press this button to start the air conditioner. b AUTO button (AUTO) Press AUTO button. c Temperature button (TEMP) Set the desired temperature. b • The OPERATION indicator (green) on the display panel of the indoor unit lights.
COOLING/HEATING OPERATION Start a button Press this button to start the air conditioner. b Mode select button (MODE) Select COOL or HEAT . c Temperature button (TEMP ) Set the desired temperature. d Fan speed button (FAN) Select one of “AUTO” LOW , LOW+ HIGH . , MED , MED+ , c b a d • The OPERATION indicator (green) on the display panel of the indoor unit turns on. Operation starts after approximately 3 minutes. Stop button Press this button again to stop the air conditioner.
8°C OPERATION (RAS-***-ND model only) This function is usable for prevention of freeze of an uninhabited room. Press this button to start the 8°C set temperature heating operation. The air conditioner controls the room temperature to about 8°C. The room temperature may deviate slightly from 8°C depending on the size of the room and the installation condition of the unit.
PURE OPERATION Press this button to start the electrical air purifying operation. During air conditioner operation a PURE button PURE operation starts by pressing this button. • The PURE indicator (blue) on the display panel of the indoor unit turns on. • Plasma ion charger is activated. To stop only PURE operation PURE button PURE operation stops by pressing this button. • The PURE indicator (blue) on the display panel of the indoor unit turns off, while air conditioner is operating.
TIMER OPERATION ON timer and OFF timer Setting the ON Timer a ON ON button Press the ON ON button. Set the timer to the desired time. Each time the ON button is pressed, the time changes in ten minute increments. Holding down the ON button changes the time in one hour increments. b SET SET button Press the SET SET button to set the timer. The timer time is displayed, and the timer starts. c CLR CLR button Press the CLR CLR button to cancel the timer setting.
Combined timer (Setting the ON and OFF timers simultaneously) OFF timer —> ON timer (Operation —> Stop —> Operation) This feature is useful when you want to stop the air conditioner after you go to sleep, and start it again in the morning when you wake up or you return home. Example: To stop the air conditioner and start it again next morning Setting combined TIMER (1) Press the OFF Operation again Operation button to set the OFF timer. OFF Stop (2) Press the ON button to set the ON timer.
MEMORY/MY COMFORT OPERATION Use the MEMO button to store a frequently used operation setting for convenience. Start the air conditioner in the operation mode that you want the remote controller to store. Press the button as shown below while the air conditioner is operating. a MEMO button Press this button briefly to ready for storing the setting. All the icons currently shown flash, except for the clock time indicator and mode indicator.
ADJUSTING AIR FLOW DIRECTION • Adjust the air flow direction properly. Failure to do so could cause discomfort and make an uneven room temperature distribution. • Adjust the vertical air flow using the remote controller. • Adjust the horizontal air flow using the remote controller. Adjusting the vertical air flow The air conditioner automatically adjusts the vertical air flow direction according to the operating conditions when AUTO or A mode is selected.
AUTO RESTART OPERATION This air conditioner is equipped with an automatic restarting function which allows the air conditioner to resume without the use of the remote controller under the operating settings in the event of a power shutdown. Operation resumes without warning 3 minutes after power is restored. INFORMATION The AUTO RESTART OPERATION is not set to work at factory shipment, and so it is necessary to set it to this function if required.
HOW THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS Automatic Operation As shown in Figure 1, Automatic Operation mode selects the operation based on the room temperature data when operation begins. Room temperature when operation begins or when selected again Room temperature Setting temperature+1 Setting temperature Setting temperature–1 Cooling operation Fan only operation Heating operation Figure 1 The operation mode is selected again after the compressor has remained stopped for 15 minutes.
HINTS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION Chilly Maintain room temperature at a comfortable level Please clean Control Clean the air filters Clogged air filters impair the performance of the air conditioner. Clean them every two weeks. Use the timer effectively Never open doors and windows more than necessary To keep cool or warm air in the room, never open doors and windows more than necessary. Window curtains During cooling operation, close the curtains to avoid direct sunlight.
USUAL MAINTENANCE WARNING Before you clean the air conditioner, be sure to turn off the circuit breaker or main power switch. Cleaning of indoor unit and remote controller Wipe with a dry cloth CAUTION • Use a dry cloth to wipe the indoor unit and remote controller. • When the air conditioner is extremely dirty, use a cloth dipped in cold water to wipe the indoor unit. • Never use a damp cloth on the remote controller.
Preparation: 1 Open the moving panel. Pull the handles on the bottom of the right and left sides, and open the moving panel until it is horizontal. 2 Be sure to always grasp the handles when opening the moving panel. (The moving panel cannot be removed.) Front panel Handle Moving panel 3 Support the moving panel with the panel support. Grasp the moving panel with your left hand, and use your right hand to pull up the panel support and fit it into the slot. 4 Remove the air filter.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE Three-minute protection feature A protection feature is provided that prevents the air conditioner from being activated for approximately 3 minutes when it is restarted immediately after operation or when the power supply switch is set to on. This is used to protect the machine. Heating characteristics Preheating operation The air conditioner does not deliver warm air immediately after it is started.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION If any of the following conditions occur, stop the air conditioner immediately, turn off the main power switch and contact the dealer. • The indicators flash at short intervals (5 Hz). Reset the circuit breaker 2 to 3 minutes after the power main switch is turned off. Despite the resetting operation, the indicators still continue turning on and off. • The main power fuse often blows, or the circuit breaker is often activated.
Before asking for servicing or repairs, check the following points. Condensation forms on the back of the indoor unit. • Condensation on the back of the indoor unit is automatically collected and drained out. Indoor unit or outdoor unit makes a strange noise. • When the temperature changes sharply, the indoor or outdoor unit may make a strange noise (such as a tit-tack noise or flowing noise) because of the expansion/contraction of parts or change in refrigerant flow. The room air smells.
Before asking for servicing or repairs, check the following points. The PURE indicator (Orange) turns on. • The indicator may turn on if the moving panel is not firmly closed. Sounds made from the indoor unit • The ion charger unit may make a humming, clicking, or buzzing sound during electrical air purifying or cleaning operation. • When the power is turned on or the air conditioner is stopped, the vertical air flow louvers may make a rattling sound or shuttling sound.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Remote Controller) Before asking for servicing or repairs, check the following points. The remote controller does not operate correctly. Symptoms Causes Possible Solution The operating mode switches. • Check whether the MODE indicated on the display is AUTO. The fan speed and louver direction cannot be changed in AUTO mode. When the SWING, FIX or FAN buttons are pressed in AUTO mode, the mode changes to A mode. AUTO The fan speed cannot be changed.
SPECIFICATIONS Type Reverse cycle, Split type Model Power supply Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit Outdoor Unit RAS-07PKVP-E RAS-07PKVP-ND RAS-07PAVP-E RAS-07PAVP-ND RAS-10PKVP-E RAS-10PKVP-ND RAS-10PAVP-E RAS-10PAVP-ND 220–240 V ~50 Hz 220–230 V ~60 Hz 220–240 V ~50 Hz 220–230 V ~60 Hz 2.5 Cooling capacity (kW) CAPA. 2.0 Heating capacity (kW) CAPA. 2.5 Cooling current (A) AMP. 0.21–0.19 1.86–1.70 0.21–0.19 Cooling power (W) WATT.
The specified air-conditioning performance is based on the data determined under the following conditions.
Information according to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (Name of the manufacturer) TOSHIBA CARRIER CORPORATION (Address, city, country) 336 Tadehara, Fuji-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 416-8521 Japan (Name of the Importer / Distributor in EU) Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd. (Address, city, country) Porsham Close, Belliver Industrial Estate, PLYMOUTH, Devon, PL6 7DB.