Toshiba R410A service manual Maintenance, Cleaning of remote controller, Checks before operation

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of remote controller

CAUTION

•Use a dry cloth to wipe the remote controller.

•A cloth dampened with cold water may be used on the indoor unit if it is very dirty.

•Never use a damp cloth on the remote controller.

•Do not use a chemically-treated duster for wiping or leave such materials on the unit for long. It may damage or fade the surface of the unit.

•Do not use benzine, thinner, polishing powder, or similar solvents for cleaning. These may cause the plastic surface to crack or deform.

If you do not plan to use the unit for more than 1 month

(1)Operate the fan for 3 to 4 hours to dry inside the unit Operate “FAN ONLY” mode with set temperature 30°C.

(2)Stop the air conditioner and turn off the main power switch or the circuit breaker.

Checks before operation

(1)Check that the air filters are installed.

(2)Check that the air outlet or inlet is not blocked.

(3)Turn on the main power switch or the circuit breaker for the main power supply to the air conditioner.

Thinner

FAN ONLY operation

WARNING

Cleaning of the air filter and other parts of the air filter involves dangerous work in high places, so be sure to have a service person do it. Do not attempt it yourself.

NOTE

For Air conditioning system which is operated regularly, cleaning and maintenance of the indoor/outdoor units are strongly recommended.

As a general rule, if an indoor unit is operated for about 8 hours daily, the indoor/outdoor units will need to be cleaned at least once every 3-MONTH. This cleaning and maintenance shall be carried out by a qualified person.

Failure to clean the indoor/outdoor units regularly will result in poor performance, icing, water leaking and even compressor failure.

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