Carrier 42TVAB016 Series Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Carrier

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42TVAB016 Series Air Conditioner
Product Information
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42TVAB016 Series Air Conditioner

Product Information

This is an air conditioner (split type) with an indoor unit
42TVAB016 Series and an outdoor unit 38TVAB016-I. The appliance is
filled with R32 refrigerant. The precautions for safety are
classified as DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. The appliance is
intended to be used by expert or trained users in shops, in light
industry and on farms, or for commercial use by lay persons.

Product Usage Instructions

Read the precautions in the manual carefully before operating
the unit.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national
wiring regulation.
Do not install, repair, open or remove the cover. It may expose
you to dangerous voltages. Ask the dealer or specialist to do
this.
Do not expose your body directly to cool or warm air for a long
time.
When an abnormality (burning smell, etc.) occurs, stop the air
conditioner and disconnect the power supply or turn off the
breaker.
The air conditioner must be installed, maintained, repaired,
and removed by a qualified installer or qualified service
person.
Do not use any refrigerant different from the one specified
(R32) for the appliance.

OWNER’S MANUAL

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
FRANÇAIS ITALIANO DEUTSCH
PORTUGUÊS POLSKI CESKY

AIR CONDITIONER (SPLIT TYPE)
For general public use
Indoor unit 42TVAB016 Series
Outdoor unit 38TVAB016-I

1126250236

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY

Read the precautions in this manual carefully before operating the unit.

This appliance is filled with R32.

Warning indications on the air conditioner unit

Warning indication

Description

CAUTION CAUTION

BURST HAZARD Open the service valves before the operation, otherwise there might be the burst.

Keep this manual where the operator can easily find it. Read the precautions in this manual carefully before operating the unit. This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained users in shops, in light
industry and on farms, or for commercial use by lay persons. The precautions described herein are classified as DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION. They both contain important information regarding safety. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail.

DANGER
Do not install, repair, open or remove the cover. It may expose you to dangerous voltages. Ask the dealer or the specialist to do this.
Turning off the power supply will not prevent potential electric shock. The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulation. Means for disconnection from the supply having a contact separation of at least
3 mm in all poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. The appliance must be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition
sources (for example, open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater). In order to avoid fire, explosion or injury, do not operate the unit when harmful gases (e.g. flammable or corrosive) are detected near the unit.

WARNING
Do not expose your body directly to cool or warm air for a long time. Do not insert your finger or any article into the air inlet/outlet. When an abnormality (burning smell, etc.) occurs, stop the air conditioner and
disconnect the power supply or turn off the breaker. 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.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY

This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. The air conditioner must be installed, maintained, repaired and removed by a

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qualified installer or qualified service person. When any of these jobs is to be

done, ask a qualified installer or qualified service person to do them for you.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

Do not use any refrigerant different from the one specified (R32) for

complement or replacement. Otherwise, abnormally high pressure may be

generated in the refrigeration cycle, which may result in a failure or explosion of

the product or an injury to your body.

Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than

those recommended by the manufacturer.

The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition

sources (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating

electric heater).

Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour.

Do not pierce or burn as the appliance is pressurized. Do not expose the

appliance to heat, flames, sparks, or other sources or ignition. Else, it may

explode and cause injury or death.

CAUTION
Do not wash the unit with water. It may cause an electric shock. Do not use this air conditioner for other purposes such as preserving food,
breeding animal, etc. Do not step or put anything on the indoor/outdoor unit. It may cause an injury or
damage the unit. Do not touch aluminium fin because it may cause an injury. Before cleaning the unit, turn off the main switch or the circuit breaker. When the unit won’t be used for a long time, turn off the main switch or the
circuit breaker. It is recommended that maintenance be performed by a specialist when the unit
has been operated for a long time. The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for the damage caused by not
observing the description of this manual.

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1 INDOOR UNIT DISPLAY
1 Wi-Fi 2 ECO 3 PURE 4 Timer 5 Operation Mode

Display brightness can be adjusted, follow procedure on 9.

2 PREPARATION BEFORE USE

Preparing Filters 1. Open the air inlet grille and remove the air filters. 2. Attach the filters. (see detail in the Installation Manual).
Loading Batteries (when use wireless operation.)
1. Remove the slide cover. 2. Insert 2 new batteries (AAA type)
following the (+) and () positions.

Remote Control Reset 1. Remove the batteries.

2. Press

.

3. Insert the batteries.

3 AIR FLOW DIRECTION

1

Press

FIX : Move the

louver in the desired vertical

direction.

2

Press

FIX : Move the

louver in the desired horizontal

direction.

SWING operation can be selected from MENU button
MENU

Vertical (Up-Down) swing

Swing off

V

Vertical
(Up-Down) Swing

Horizontal (Left-Right) swing

Horizontal

3

H

(Left-Right) Swing

V

Vertical and

H

Horizontal Swing

HADA Care flow

HADA CARE FLOW
H.DA

Note:
Do not move the louver manually by others. The louver may automation positioning by some operation mode.

4 REMOTE CONTROL

1 Infrared signal emitter

1

2 Start/Stop button

3 Mode select button

4 Temperature button

5 Fan speed button

6 Menu select button

7 Set louver Up-Down button

8 Set louver Left-Right button

9 Check button*

*Check button under battery cover

2

4

9

3

MODE

5

FAN MENU

6

7

FIX FIX

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5 COOLING / FAN ONLY / OPERATION
1. Press MODE : Select Cool , or Fan only .

2. Press

: Set the desired temperature. Min. 17°C, Max. 30°C.

Fan Only: No temperature indication

3. Press MED+

FAN : Select AUTO, LOW , LOW+ , MED ,

, HIGH

or Quiet

6 AUTOMATIC OPERATION

To automatically select cooling or fan only operation 1. Press MODE : Select Auto A.

2. Press
3. Press MED+

: Set the desired temperature. Min. 17°C, Max. 30°C.

FAN : Select AUTO, LOW , LOW+ , MED ,

, HIGH

or Quiet

7 DRY OPERATION
For dehumidification, a moderate cooling performance is controlled automatically.
1. Press MODE : Select Dry .

2. Press

: Set the desired temperature. Min. 17°C, Max. 30°C.

Note: DRY mode fan speed is set to Auto only.

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8 MENU SETUP
For select more setting of Air conditioner such as Louver select Hi Power, OFF Timer and other use MENU button

MENU ,

8.1 LOUVER SWING and HADA CARE FLOW OPERATION

Comfortable air flow can select from feature.
Louver swing opearation:
To distribute air flow in both vertical and horizontal by swing the louver automatically.
HADA care flow operation: Air flow upward to the ceiling, provide Indirect air flow to body and
homogenize room temperature. Note:
During HADA CARE FLOW mode, FIX button cannot active.

Louver Swing and HADA Care Flow Operation Setting

1. Press MENU button for enter menu selection

MENU

Blink

°C

During triangle mark blink can select menu by press TEMP. button.

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MODE FAN MENU FIX FIX

2. Enter Louver set by press MENU button again. triangle mark will stop blink and setting feature will be blink instead.

MENU

Blink

°C 3. Select Louver swing or HADA CARE FLOW by press TEMP. button.

°C

Swing off

V

Vertical
(Up-Down) Swing

V

Vertical and

H

H Horizontal

Swing

Horizontal (Left-Right)
Swing

HADA CARE FLOW
H.DA
4. Confirm selected feature by press MENU button again. MENU

°C
When feature had selected will return to menu selection display triangle mark will blink . 5. Leave from menu setting display by select exit and press menu button
MENU

°C

°C Leave from menu setting to normal display (no triangle and feature blink).
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8.2 SILENT OPERATION (Outdoor Unit)

Keep outdoor unit operating silently to ensure either yourself or neighborhood
will have a tight sleep in nighttime. By this feature, the cooling capacity will be optimized to deliver such silent experience. The silent operation can be selected from one of two purposes (Silent 1 and Silent 2). There are three setting parameters: Standard level > Silent 1 > Silent 2

Silent 1:
Though operating silently, the Cooling capacity is still prioritized to ensure having sufficient comfort inside the room.
This setting is a perfect balance between the Cooling capacity and the Sound level of outdoor unit.

Silent 2:
Compromising the Cooling capacity to the Sound level in any circumstance where the outdoor unit’s sound level is highly prioritized.
This setting has a purpose to reduce the maximum sound level of outdoor unit.
Note: While activating of Silent operation, inadequate cooling capacity may occur.

Silent Operation Setting 1. Press MENU button for enter menu selection

MENU

Blink

8.3 Hi POWER OPERATION

Hi-P

To automatically control room temperature and airflow for faster cooling operation (except in DRY and FAN ONLY mode)
1. Press MENU button for enter menu setting and press TEMP. button to select Hi POWER

MENU

Blink both triangle and °C feature mark Feature not
yet set
2. Confirm selected feature by press MENU button again.
MENU

Blink only triangle Feature

°C

already set

3. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.

°C

During triangle mark blink

can select menu by press TEMP. button.

Blink both triangle and

feature mark Feature not

°C

yet set

2. Enter SILENT set by press MENU button. triangle mark will stop blink and setting feature will be blink instead.
MENU

°C 3. Select SILENT operation by press TEMP. button.

°C

SILENT#1

SILENT#2

None

8.4 ECO OPERATION

ECO

To automatically control room temperature to save energy (except in DRY and FAN ONLY mode)
1. Press MENU button for enter menu setting and press TEMP. button to select ECO

MENU

Blink both triangle and

°C

feature mark Feature not

yet set

2. Confirm selected feature by press MENU button again.

MENU

Blink only triangle Feature °C already set
3. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.
MENU

°C
Note: Cooling operation; the set temperture will increase automatically 1 degree/hour for 2 hours (maximum 2 degrees increase).

4. Confirm selected feature by press MENU button again. MENU
Blink only triangle Feature already set °C
When feature had selected will return to menu selection display triangle mark will blink 5. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.
MENU

°C
5

8.5 TIMER OFF OPERATION To set the timer OFF when the air conditioner is operating. 1. Press MENU button for enter menu setting and press TEMP. button to
select TIMER OFF.
MENU
Blink both triangle and feature mark Feature not °C yet set
2. Enter TIMER set by press MENU button. triangle mark will stop blink and setting feature will be blink instead.
MENU
3. Select TIMER OFF by press TEMP. button. Can select TIMER OFF from 0.5 – 12hrs.

8.6 PLASMA ION OPERATION

PURE

Capture efficiency of floating impurities in the air is accelerated by plasma ion contaminates such as bacteria, odor, smoke, dust and virus are caught and deactivated by Plasma Ion.
1. Press MENU button for enter menu setting and press TEMP. button to select PURE
MENU

Blink both triangle and

°C

feature mark Feature not

yet set

2. Confirm selected feature by press MENU button again.

MENU

EN

°C

Blink only triangle Feature

already set

3. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.

MENU

4. Confirm TIMER OFF by press MENU button.
MENU
Blink only triangle Feature already set °C
5. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.
MENU

°C
Note: Plasma Ion operation dose not remove harmful substances from cigarette smoke (carbon monoxide etc.). Open a window occasionally for ventilation.
8.7 POWER-SELECTION OPERATION
This function is used when the circuit breaker is shared with other electrical appliances. It limits the maximum current and power consumption to 100%, 75%, or 50% and can be implemented by POWER-SELECTION. The lower percentage, the higher saving and also longer compressor lifetime. Due to the reason that POWER-SELECTION function limits the maximum
current, inadequate cooling capacity may occur. 1. Press MENU button for enter menu setting and press TEMP. button to select
POWER-SEL
MENU

°C
Note: The setting will be saved for the next same operation.
Cancel TIMER OFF 6. During TIMER OFF already set (no.5) press MENU button and press
TEMP. button to select TIMER OFF.
MENU
Blink only triangle Feature already set °C
7. Press MENU button again will cancel TIMER OFF.
MENU
Blink both triangle and feature mark Feature not yet set °C
8. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.
MENU
°C

°C Blink only triangle
2. Enter POWER-SEL setting by press MENU button again.
MENU
°C 3. Select POWER-SEL level by press TEMP. button.

°C

100%

75%

50%

4. Confirm POWER-SEL level by press MENU button.
MENU

°C 5. Leave from menu setting display by select EXIT.
MENU

°C
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9 DISPLAY LAMP BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

To decrease the display lamp brightness or turn it off.

1. Press and hold

FAN for 3 seconds until brightness level ( , ,

or ) is shown on remote control LCD then release the button.

2. Press
Remote control LCD

Rise or
Decrease

to adjust brightness in 4 levels.

Operation display

Brightness

Lamp illuminates full brightness.

100%

50% Lamp illuminates 50% brightness.

50% Lamp illuminates 50% brightness and the operation lamp is turned off.

All lamps are turned off.

All turned off

In the examples of and , the lamp illuminates for 5 seconds before going off.

13 REMOTE CONTROL A-B SELECTION
To separate using of remote control for each indoor unit in case of 2 air conditioners are installed nearly. Remote Control B Setup.
1. Press RESET button on the indoor unit to turn the air conditioner ON. 2. Point the remote control at the indoor unit. 3. Push and hold button on the back side of Remote Control “00” will be
shown on the display. (Picture 1) 4. Press MODE during pushing . “B” will show on the display and
“00” will disappear and the air conditioner will turn OFF. The Remote Control B is memorized. (Picture 2) Note: 1. Repeat above step to reset Remote Control to be A. 2. Remote Control A has not “A” display. 3. Default setting of Remote Control from factory is A.

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2

10 AUTO RESTART FUNCTION SETTING
This product is designed so that, after a power failure, it can restart automatically in the same operating mode as before the power failure.
Information
The product is shipped with Auto Restart function in the ON position. Turn it OFF if this function is not required.
How to turn OFF the Auto Restart Function
Press and hold the [OPERATION] button on the indoor unit for 3 seconds (3 beep sounds but OPERATION lamp does not blink).
How to turn ON the Auto Restart Function
Press and hold the [OPERATION] button on the indoor unit for 3 seconds (3 beep sounds and OPERATION lamp blink 5 time/sec for 5 seconds).
Note : In case of ON timer or OFF timer are set, AUTO RESTART OPERATION
does not activate.

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SELF CLEANING OPERATION (COOL AND DRY OPERATION ONLY)

To protect bad smell caused by the humidity in the indoor unit.

1. If the

button is pressed once during “Cool” or “Dry” mode,

the fan will continue to run for other 30 minutes, then it will turn off

automatically. This will reduce the moisture in the indoor unit.

2. To stop the unit immediately, press the 30 seconds.

more 2 times within

12 TEMPORARY OPERATION
In case of the misplaced or discharged remote control Pressing the RESET button, the unit can start or stop without using the remote control. Operation mode is set on AUTOMATIC operation, preset temperature is 24°C and fan operation is automatic speed.

14 OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE

1. Three-minute protection feature: To prevent the unit from being activated for 3 minutes when suddenly restarted or switched to ON.
2. Some minor cracking sound may occur when unit operating. This is normal because the cracking sound may be caused by expansion/contraction of plastic.
Air conditioner operating conditions

Operation Cooling Dry

Temp. Outdoor Temperature
10°C ~ 46°C 10°C ~ 46°C

Room Temperature
21°C ~ 32°C 17°C ~ 32°C

15 MAINTENANCE
Firstly, turn off the circuit breaker. Indoor Unit and Remote Control
Clean the indoor unit and the remote control with a wet cloth when needed.
No benzine, thinner, polishing powder or chemically-treated duster. Air filters Clean every 2 weeks.
1. Open the air inlet grille. 2. Remove the air filters. 3. Vacuum or wash and then dry them. 4. Reinstall the air filters and close the air inlet grille.

16 TROUBLESHOOTING (CHECK POINT)

The unit does not operate. Cooling or Heating is abnormally low.

The power main switch is turned off.
The circuit breaker is activated
to cut off the power supply. Stoppage of electric current ON timer is set.

The filters are blocked with dust. The temperature has been set improperly. The windows or doors are opened. The air inlet or outlet of the outdoor
unit is blocked. The fan speed is too low. The operation mode is FAN or DRY. POWER SELECTION function is
set 75% or 50% (This function is depend on remote controller).

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CAUTION
BURST HAZARD Open the service valves before the operation, otherwise there might be the burst.

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1 Wi-Fi 2 ECO 3 PURE 4 5
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FIX : 2
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