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7-19. Test Run Procedure

Wall mounted Type (K1 Type)

Check the “Check Items Before the Test Run.”

1. Specifications

(Item 7-20)

Verify the combination (wiring) of indoor and outdoor units.

Set the indoor unit controller to “TEST.”

(Item 7-21-3)

Is operation

NO

 

 

possible?

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

Return the indoor unit controller to “NORM.” (Item 7-21-3)

7-20. Check Items Before the Test Run

Check using the Diagnosis function table. (Refer to 7-24)

Note: Check the indoor-side drainage.

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(1)Turn ON the remote power switch at least 12 hours before the test run in order to charge the crankcase heater.

(2)Fully open the service valves on the gas-tube and liquid-tube sides.

(3)Set the sliding switches on the inside of the wireless remote controller cover to the correct settings for that model. After changing the settings, press the RESET hole.

Verify that sliding switch 1 is in the “S” position.

Wireless remote controller transmitter

S K N

Set sliding switch 2 to the correct setting for these models.

A H C A H C

A: Heat pump model

(H: Heat pump, no auto heating/cooling) C: Cooling-only model

RESET hole

SENSOR button

Sliding switch

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Panasonic R410A service manual Test Run Procedure Wall mounted Type K1 Type, Check Items Before the Test Run

R410A specifications

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