HIGH-WALL DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL Models: VIR09HP115V1A VIR12HP115V1A VIR09HP230V1A VIR12HP230V1A VIR18HP230V1A VIR24HP230V1A VIR30HP230V1A VIR36HP230V1A
Thank you for choosing a Vireo Heat Pump System! You can feel confident in your selection because the same pride in craftsmanship and engineering knowledge that goes into millions of other Gree installed products worldwide has gone into your unit. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before operation and retain it for future reference. Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Superior Design for Superior Performance Gree’s Vireo Heat Pumps are beautifully designed to deliver effective cooling or heating, while fitting unobtrusively into any decor. The indoor unit’s aesthetically pleasing, minimalist design blends nicely in any home or office. Your Vireo unit offers quiet, energy-efficient comfort, powered by Gree’s famous G10 Inverter technology.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the following before operation. Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Understand these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the following before operation. CAUTION • Do not put hands or any objects into the air inlets or outlets. This may cause personal injury or damage the unit. • When cleaning, be careful not to splash water on the unit. Doing this may cause electric shock or damage to unit. • Do not use or place any flammable, combustible or noxious substance next to the unit. • In the event of a failure (burning smell, etc.
PART NAMES Indoor unit Air inlet 1 2 3 4 Air outlet Part Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Front Panel Aux.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS WHISPER QUIET Not only are the Gree systems energy efficient but they are quiet too. Vireo High-Wall units operate with sound pressure levels starting as low as 26 dB(A). MULTI FAN SPEEDS Whether operating in either Cooling or Heating mode, the indoor fan can be set to your choice of four different speeds (Low, Medium, High or Turbo) to achieve maximum comfort. INTELLIGENT PRE-HEATING The Vireo system guards against the annoying cool air blown into the room in heating mode.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS MODE BUTTON The unit can be set to five different operating modes: HEAT, COOL, DRY, FAN ONLY and AUTO. NOTE: AUTO MODE has fixed setpoints of 68° F heating and 78° F cooling, which are not adjustable. The system will automatically select heating or cooling to maintain room temperature within this band. SLEEP MODE The Vireo offers three selectable sleep modes for your comfort. The unit will automatically adjust room temperature during your sleep time.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS INTELLIGENT DEFROST The Vireo Intelligent Defrost function increases room comfort and saves energy by eliminating unnecessary defrost cycles. In heating mode, the unit will monitor the outdoor coil for frost build up. Once frost buildup has been detected, the system will switch into a defrost mode to remove the frost. POLYMERIC AIR FILTER The polymeric mesh filters save energy by preventing the indoor coils from being plugged with dirt and lint.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER Remote Controller Part Name 1 2 3 5 4 6 8 10 7 9 11 12 13 1. ON/OFF Button 2. Fan Button 3. Mode Button 4. Up Button 5. Swing Button 6. Turbo Button 7. Down Button 8. Temp Button 9. Sleep Button 10. I Feel Button 11. Clock Button 12. Light Button 13. Timer On/Off Button INTRODUCTION FOR ICONS ON DISPLAY SCREEN Set Fan Speed I Feel Function Turbo Mode Send Signal Operation Mode Temp.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATIONS The wireless remote controller is sleek, versatile and allows you to change room temperatures and functions on your Vireo system from the palm of your hand. The large LCD display and buttons make it easy-to-understand and easy-to-use. The remote controller is set from factory to display temperatures in °F.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER VERTICAL SWING LOUVERS • Press the Vertical Swing Louver button to select five different vertical (up & down) air discharge directions including Continuous Sweep. The Swing Louver icon will be displayed. Press this button to set swing angle, which changes in direction as below: 0 1 2 3 OFF 5 4 Swing Louver Display Indicates louver swings back and forth in the five directions, as shown.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER MODE BUTTON Use the “MODE” button to select one of the available modes. The selected mode will be displayed on the remote controller and the appropriate light will illuminate on the front display panel. AUTO – Unit will automatically select heating or cooling to maintain room temperature between 68°F and 77°F. The remote controller will display the Auto Mode icon with no setpoint.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER TIMER SETTING Timer-ON / Timer-OFF BUTTON To set when you want the unit to turn On at the end of a selected time period, use the button labeled “Timer-ON /Timer-OFF”on the remote controller. Press this button to make the clock icon disappear, replaced with the word “ON” (blinking). Press or buttons to adjust timer setting 1 minute at a time. Press and hold or button to set timer more quickly.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER FAN BUTTON Press the FAN button to adjust the indoor fan speed: Low ( ), Medium ( ), High ( ), Turbo and Auto. • Turbo function is not available in Dry and Auto mode. • The fan operates at low speed in Dry and Auto modes, and the speed cannot be adjusted. • When Auto is selected, the unit will select the proper fan speed automatically, according to the ambient temperature. NOTE: Turbo function is not available in Dry and Auto Modes.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER SLEEP MODE The Vireo system will automatically adjust room temperature during your sleep time. This slight change in temperature will not affect your comfort level due to the natural effects that sleeping has on the body, but it will save on energy consumption and will lower your electric bill. The Vireo System has three Sleep Modes to select from. Press the SLEEP button to select Sleep 1, Sleep 2, Sleep 3 modes or Cancel. The SLEEP icon will appear.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER DIY MODE - SLEEP 3 You will be required to enter eight (8) room setpoint values for eight (8) hours of run time. The last room setpoint value will be maintained until sleep mode is cancelled. In Sleep Mode 3, press "Prog" button to enter setup mode. The remote controller will display “1:00” in the time location. Use the “+” and “-“ buttons to select the desired room setpoint for the first hour of run time. Then press the “Prog” button to save the setpoint.
OPERATION OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER CHANGING BATTERIES AND ADDITIONAL NOTES To change batteries, slide cover off battery compartment on back of remote controller. Remove and safely discard old batteries. Insert two new AAA 1.5V dry batteries, using correct polarity. Reattach back cover. NOTE: • If the remote controller will not be used for a long time, remove batteries to prevent leakage damage. • Be sure to aim the remote controller at the receiver of the main unit when operating.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION System does not restart. Cause: The system has a built-in three-minute delay to prevent short and/or rapid cycling of the compressor. Solution: Wait three minutes for the protection delay to expire. Indoor unit emits unpleasant odor when started Cause: Typically unpleasant odors are the result of mold or mildew forming on the coil surfaces or the air filter. Solution: Wash indoor air filter in warm water with mild cleaner.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/SOLUTION Water leaking from the indoor unit into the room. Cause: While it is normal for the system to generate condensate water in cooling mode, it is designed to drain this water via a condensate drain system to a safe location. Solution: If water is leaking into the room, it may indicate one of the following. • The indoor unit is not level right to left. Level indoor unit. • The condensate drain pipe is restricted or plugged.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Take notice of the following items before cleaning your Vireo indoor wall unit. • To avoid electric shock or injury, do not attempt to clean the unit unless it has been turned off and the indoor and outdoor units have been disconnected from the main power supply. • Do not wash the unit with water; this may cause an electric shock. • During cleaning, be sure to use a stable and safe standing platform.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS 1. Reduce room setpoint at night: During the nighttime hours you don't require the same level of conscious cooling or heating. Try using Sleep Mode to gradually relax room temperature and allow the unit to run less and save energy. 2. Curtains and shades: In the summer, it is recommended to block the effects of the sun. Close window curtains and shades on the south and west side of your home to help block solar heat. In winter, the sun is your friend.
GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. www.greecomfort.com LIMITED WARRANTY GREE distributor (hereinafter “Company”) warrants this product against failure due to defect in materials or workmanship under normal use and maintenance as follows. All warranty periods begin on the date of original installation. If the date cannot be verified, the warranty period begins one hundred twenty (120) days from date of manufacture.
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