NEC RSC1014 Room Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL NO: RSC1014
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RSC1014 Room Air Conditioner

Thank you for purchasing the NEC room air-conditioner. All NEC products have been carefully designed and prepared at the factory under strict quality guide lines.
We are confident that this product will give you daily comfort and satisfaction if it is handled properly based on this owner’s manual.
Before using your air conditioner please read this manual carefully and keep it for reference.

Safety precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

• Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage, the seriousness is classified by the following indications.

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only.

Installation precautions

Do not install, remove and reinstall the unit by yourself.

• Improper installation will cause water leakage, electrical shock, or fire. Please consult authorized dealer or specialist for the installation work. Please note fault caused by improper installation is not covered by warranty.
• Unit must be installed in an easily accessible area. Any additional cost required to hire a special equipment to service the unit will be the responsibility of the customer.

Plug in the power plug properly.

• Otherwise,itwillcause electrical shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling  out the power plug.

• It will cause electrical shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electrical shock or fire.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.

• It will cause electrical shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate with wet hand.

• It may cause electrical shock.

Do not insert anything into the air inlet/air outlet.

• Since the fan rotates at high speed, this may cause an injury or damage the unit.

Do not expose the skin directly to cool air for long periods of time.

• This could damage your health.

When an abnormality (smell of burning, etc) occurs, stop the air conditioner, and disconnect the power plug or turn off the breaker.

• If the unit continues to be operated in an abnormal condition, it may cause a fire, damage, etc. In this case, consult your dealer.

Repair or relocation should not be done by the customer.

• If this is done incorrectly, it may cause a fire, electric shock, injury by dropping of the unit, water leakage, etc. Consult your dealer.

CAUTION

• Contact the authorized Service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.

When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the metal parts of the indoor unit.

• It may cause an injury.
• Should be disconnected from supply

Do not clean the air conditioner with water.

• Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

Ventilate well when used together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When the unit is to be cleaned, switch off, and turn off the circuit breaker.

• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause an injury.

Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow.

• This could injure the pet or plant.

Do not leave on installation stand which is damaged.

• The unit may drop or fall down and cause an injury.

Do not apply an insecticide or flammable spray.

• It may cause a fire or deformation of the cabinet.

Do not put a stove, etc. where is exposed to direct air flow.

• It may affect combustion.

Do not step on the indoor/outdoor unit and do not put anything on it.

• It may cause an injury through dropping or falling down.

Do not insert hands through vanes when the air conditioner is operationg

• It will cause an injury by the rotating blower.

When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, turn off the circuit breaker.

• If not, dirt may collect and cause a fire.

Do not step onto an unstable bench when cleaning and/or maintaining the unit.

• It may cause an injury, etc. by falling down.

Do not use for special purposes.

• Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, animal, plants, and art objects.
  It may cause deterioration of quality, etc.

Do not operate for a long time in high humidity, e.g. leaving a door or window open.

• Inthecoolingmode,ifitis operatedinaroomwithhigh humidity (80%RH or more) for a long time, water condensed in the air conditioner may drop and may wet and spoil furniture, etc.

Operating Instructions

Preparation before operation

How to Insert the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover by pulling it according to the arrow direction.
2. Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of battery are installed correctly.
3. Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

NOTES:

• Use 2 AAA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Storage and Tips For Using the Remote Control

• Theremotecontrolmaybestoredmountedona wall.
  

• To operate the room air conditioner, aim the remote control at the signal receptor.
  

Signal Receptor
Receives the signals from the remote control.(Signal receiving sound: two short beeps or one long beep.)

Operation Indication Lamps

| On/Off| : Lights up during the system operation.
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| Sleep Mode| : Lights up during Sleep Mode Auto operation.
| Timer| : Lights up during Timer operation.
| Defrost Mode| : Lights up during Defrost Mode or Hot Start operation (Heat pump model  only)
OUT DOOR| OUTDOOR UNIT OPERATION| : Lights up during outdoor unit operation.
(Cooling model only)

About the remote control on the system

The remote control transmits the signals to the system.

Features of the Remote Control- Door Closed

1| START/STOP BUTTON
Operation starts when this button is pressed and stops when the button is pressed  again.|
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2| OPERATION MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Used to select the operation mode.|
3| ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTONS
Used to select the room temperature.|
4| INDOOR FAN SPEED SELECTOR
Used to select fan speed in four steps low, medium, high, or CHAOS.|
5| JET COOL
Used to start or stop the speed cooling. (Speed cooling operates super high fan speed  in cooling mode.)|
6| CHAOS SWING BUTTON
Used to stop or start louver movement and set the desired up/down airflow direction.|

Operation Mode

Features of the Remote Control- Door Opened

1. ON/OFF TIMER BUTTONS
   Used to set the time of starting and stopping operation.

2. TIME SETTING BUTTONS
   Used to adjust the time. (See page 13)

3. TIMER SET/CANCEL BUTTONS
   Used to set the timer when the desired time is obtained and to cancel the Timer operation.
   (See page 13)

4. SLEEP MODE AUTO BUTTON
   Used to set Sleep Mode Auto operation.
   (See page 13)

5. AIR CIRCULATION BUTTON
   Used to circulate the room air without cooling or heating (turns indoor fan on/off).
   (See page 14)

6. ROOM TEMPERATURE CHECKING BUTTON
   Used to check the room temperature.

7. PLASMA
   Used to start or stop the plasma-purification function. (See page 12)

8. HORIZONTAL AIRFLOW DIRECTION CONTROL BUTTON
   (NOT ON ALL MODELS)
   Used to set the desired horizontal airflow direction. (See page 14)

9. RESET BUTTON
   Used prior to resetting time or after replacing batteries.

How to use the Operation Mode Selection button

Cooling Operation

Natural wind by the CHAOS logic
❏  For more fresh feeling than other fan speed, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.

Auto Operation

During Auto Operation:
❏ You cannot switch the indoor fan speed. It has already been set by the Fuzzy rule.
❏ If the system is not operating as desired, manually switch to another mode. The system will not automatically switch from the cooling mode to the heating mode, or from heating to cooling, it must be done by manually resetting.
❏ During Auto Operation, pressing the chaos swing button makes the horizontal louvers swing up and down automatically. If you want to stop auto-swing, press the chaos swing button again.

Healthy Dehumidification Operation

During Healthy Dehumidification Operation:
❏ If you select the dehumidification mode on the operation selection button, the A/C starts to run the dehumidification function, automatically setting the room temp. and airflow volume to the best condition for dehumidification based on the sensed current room temp.
In this case, however, the setting temp. is not displayed in the remote control and you are not able to control the room temp. either.
❏ During the healthy dehumidification function, the airflow volume is automatically set according to the optimization algorithm responding to the current room temp. status and makes the room condition healthy and comfortable even in the high humidity season.

Heating Operation(Heat pump model only)

Natural wind by the CHAOS logic
❏ For more fresh feeling than other fan speed, press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector and set to CHAOS mode. In this mode, the wind blows like natural breeze by automatically changing fan speed according to the CHAOS logic.

Jet Cool Operation

NOTE:
❏ During the JET COOL function at any moment, the A/C starts to blow the cool air at extremely high speed for 30 minutes setting the room temp. automatically to 18°C. It is especially used to cool the room temp. in the shortest time in a  hot summer.
In heat pump mode or neuro fuzzy mode however, the JET COOL function is not available.
❏ In order to return to the normal cooling mode from the JET COOL mode, you just press either the operation mode selection button, airflow volume selection or temp. setting button or the JET COOL button again.

PLASMA Purification Operation(Option)

PLASMA Air Purifying Operateion only

If you press the only PLASMA button, PLASMA air purifying operates only.
Then, fan speed is low. You can select the fan speed in four steps-low, medium, high or CHAOS.
Each time the button ( ) is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifed.

Additional features

Sleep Mode

1. Press the Sleep Mode Auto button to set the time you want the unit to turn off automatically.

2. The Timer is programmed in one-hour increments by pressing the Sleep Mode Auto button 1 to 7 times.
   The sleep mode is available for 1 to 7 times. To alter the time period in steps of 1 hour, press the Sleep Mode Button while aiming at air conditioner.

3. Make sure the Sleep Mode Auto LED lights up.

To cancel the Sleep Mode, press the sleep Mode Auto button several times until the star ( ) disappears from the operation display.
Note: The Sleep Mode will be operated at low fan speed (cooling) or medium fan speed (heat pump only) for quiet sleeping.
IN COOLING MODE: The temperature will automatically rise by 1°C over the next 30 minutes and by 2°C in 1 hour for comfortable sleeping.

Setting the Time

1. Timecanbesetonlywhenyouhavepressed the Reset button. If you have just replaced the batteries, the Reset button should be pressed to reset the time.
   Press the Start/Stop button.

2. Press the Time Setting buttons until the desired time is set.

3. Press the Timer SET button.

Note: Check the indicator for A.M. and P.M.

Delay Start/Pre-Set Stop

1. Make sure the time is set correctly on the remote control display.

2. Press the ON/OFF Timer buttons to turn Timer on or off.

3. Press the Time Setting buttons until the desired time is set.

4. Press the selected on/off setting by pressing the Timer SET button while aiming the remote control at the signal receptor.

To cancel the setting the timer.
Press the Timer Cancel button while aiming remote control at the signal receptor.
(The timer lamp on the air conditioner and the display will go out.)

NOTE: Select one of the following four types of operation.

Vertical Airflow Direction Control
The up/down airflow (Vertical Airflow) can be adjusted by using the remote control.

Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit.

Open the door on the remote control.
Press Chaos Swing button and the louvers will swing up and down. Press the Chaos Swing button again to set the vertical louver at the desired airflow direction.

Note:
❏ If you press the CHAOS swing button, the horizontal airflow direction is changed automatically based on the CHAOS algorithm to distribute the air in the room evenly and at the same time to make the human body feel most comfortable, as if enjoying a natural breeze.
❏ Always use the remote control to adjust the up/down airflow direction. Manually moving the vertical airflow direction louver by hand could damage the air conditioner.
❏ When the unit is shut off, the up/down airflow direction louver will close the air outlet vent of the system.

To adjust left/right(Horizontal Airflow) direction
Caution : Ensure unit is turned off before adjusting the horizontal airflow direction control. Carefully open vertical louver to allow access to the horizontal airflow direction.

Adjust the left/right airflow direction by hand.

Horizontal Airflow Direction Control (Option)
The left/right(Horizontal Airflow) can be adjusted by using the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button to start the unit.

Open the door on the remote control. Press the Airflow Direction Start/Stop button and the louvers will swing left and right. Press the Horizontal Airflow Direction Control Button again to set the horizontal louver at the desired airflow  direction.

Air Circulation Mode
Circulates the room air without cooling or heating.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. the unit will respond with a beep.
2. Open the door on the remote control. Press the Air Circulation button. Close the door on the remote control. Now each time that you press the Indoor Fan Speed Selector, the fan speed is shifted from low to CHAOS and back to low again.

Note:
❏ CHAOS Air economizes power consumption and prevents overcooling. The fan speed is automatically changed from high to low or vice versa, depending on the ambient temperature.

Forced Operation
Operation procedures when the remote control can’t be used.
The operation will be started if the power button is pressed.
If you want to stop operation, re-press the button.

| Cooling Model| Heat pump Model
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Room Temp. 24°C| 21°C Room Temp. < 24°C| Room Temp. < 21°C
Operating mode| Cooling| Cooling| Healthy Dehumidification| Heating
Indoor FAN Speed| High| High| High| High
Setting Temperature| 22°C| 22°C| 23°C| 24°C

Test operation
During the TEST OPERATION, the unit operates in cooling mode at high speed fan, regardless of room temperature and resets in 18 minutes.
During test operation, if remote controller signal is received, the unit operates as remote controller sets.
If you want to use this operation, open the front panel upward and Press the power button let it be pressed for about 3 seconds.
If you want to stop the operation, re-press the button.

Auto restart
In case the power comes on again after a power failure, Auto Restarting Operation is the function to operate procedures automatically to the previous operating conditions.
So there is no need of activating this function by pressing any key or button.
In the initial mode, the fan operates at a low speed and the compressor starts 2.5~3 minutes later.
As the compressor starts, the fan speed also resumes its previous setting mode.

Helpful information
Fan speed and cooling capacity.
The cooling capacity indicated in the specification is the value when the fan speed is set to high, and the capacity will be lower at low or medium fan speed.
High fan speed is recommended when you wish to cool the room quickly.

Care and Maintenance

Care and maintenance of the air conditioner
CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance, turn off the main power to the system.

Indoor Unit

Grille, Case, and Remote Control
❏ Turn the system off before cleaning. To clean, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
NOTE:
Supply power must be disconnected before cleaning the indoor unit.

❏ Never use any of the followings:

• Water hotter than 40°C
  Could cause deformation and/or discoloration.

• Volatile substances
  Could damage the surfaces of the air conditioner.

AIR FILTERS
The air filters behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned once every 2 weeks or more often if neccessary.

1. Lift the front access panel and pull the filter tab slightly forward to remove the filter.

2. Clean the filter with a vacuum or warm, soapy water.
   • If dirt is conspicuous, wash with a solution of detergent in lukewarm water.
   • If hot water (40°C or more) is used, it may be deformed.

3. After washing with water, dry well in the shade.

4. Re-install the air filter.

PLASMA FILTER, DEODORIZER FILTER(OPTION)
The PLASMA filter behind the air filters should be checked and cleaned once every 3 months or more often if necessary.

1. After removing the air filters, pull slightly forward to remove the PLASMA filter.
2. Dip the PLASMA filter into the water mixed with neutral detergent, for 20~30 minutes.
3. Dry the PLASMA filter in the shade for a day (Especially, the humidity must be removed perfectly on this parts).
4. Note the cuts of electric discharge lines.
5. Re-install the PLASMA filter to the original position.

**** Don’t touch this PLASMA Filter within 10 seconds after opening the inlet grille, it may cause an electric shock.

1. After removing the air filters, pull slightly forward to remove the DEODORIZER filter.
2. Dry in the sunlight for tow hours.
3. Re-install the DEODORIZER filter to the original position.

Replacement of Purifying Filter(Option)
• Recomended use period : About 2 years

1. Open front panel and remove air filters.
   

2. Remove air purifying filters.

3. Insert new air purifying filters.
   

4. Reinsert air filters and close front panel.
   

Outdoor Unit

The heat exchanger coils and panel vents of the outdoor unit should be checked regularly. If clogged with dirt or soot, the heat exchanger and panel vents may be professionally steam cleaned.

NOTE:
Dirty or clogged coils will reduce the operating efficiency of the system and cause higher operating costs.

Whentheairconditionerisnotgoingtobeusedforalongtime.

When air conditioner is not going to be used for a long time.

1. Operate the air conditioner on Air circulation mode (Refer to page 14) for 2 to 3 hours.
   • This will dry out the internal mechanisms.

2. Turn off the circuit breaker, and disconnect the plug.
   CAUTION
   Turn off the circuit breaker when the air conditioner is not going to be used for a long time.
   Dirt may collect and may cause a fire.

3. Remove the batteries from the remote control.

When the air conditioner is to be used again.

1. Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor unit.
   (Refer to page 16 for cleaning filters.)

2. Check that the air inlet and outlet of the indoor/outdoor unit are not blocked.

Operation Tips

Do not overcool the room.
This is not good for the health and wastes electricity.
Make sure that the doors and windows are shut tight.
Avoid opening doors and windows as much as possible to keep the cool air in the room.

Keep blinds or curtains closed.
Do not let direct sunshine enter the room when the air conditioner is in operation.
Clean the air filter regularly.
Blockages in the air filter reduce the airflow and lower cooling and dehumidifying effects. Clean at least once every two weeks.

Keep the room temperature uniform.
Adjust the vertical and horizontal airflow direction to ensure a uniform temperature in the room.
Ventilate the room occasionally.
Since windows are kept closed, it is a good idea to open them and ventilate the room now and then.

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips! Save time and money!
Check the following points before requesting repairs or service…. If the fault persists, please contact your dealer or service center.

the protector of the mechanism.
•Wait about three minutes and operation will begin.| _
Does not cool or heat effectively.| •Is the air filter dirty? See air filter cleaning instructions.| 16
•Has the temperature been set incorrectly?| 7, 10
•Are the indoor units air inlet or outlet vents obstructed?| –
The air conditioner operation is noisy.| •For a noise that sounds like water flowing. -This is the sound of freon flowing inside the air conditioner unit.
•For a noise that sounds like the compressed air releasing into atmosphere.
-This is the sound of the dehumidifying water being processed inside the air conditioning unit.| –
Remote control display is faint, or no display at all.| •Are the batteries depleted?
•Are the batteries inserted in the opposite (+) and (-) directions?| 4
Crack sound is heard.| •This sound is generated by the expansion/constriction of the front panel, etc. due to changes of temperature.| –

NOTE
WATER RESISTANT : The outdoor side of this appliance is WATER RESISTANT.
The indoor side is not water resistant and should not be exposed to excess water.

NEC AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
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P/No.: 3828A20266A

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