LG 18CGH-SGGF Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S & **INSTALLATION MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER**

 18CGH-SGGF Air Conditioner

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
** This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING, or CAUTION.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION**
Failure to follow these instructions could result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the product.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, inform you as to how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Installation or repairs done by unauthorized persons can pose hazards to you and others.
• Installation MUST conform to the local building codes or, in the absence of local codes, the National Electrical Code NFPA 70/ANSI C1-1003 or current edition and Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 CSA C22. 1.
• The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures and equipped with the proper tools and test instruments.
• Failure to read and follow all instructions in this manual can result in equipment malfunction, property damage, personal injury and/or death.
• When the power cord needs to be replaced, the replacement work should be performed by authorized personnel using only genuine replacement parts.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING
Installation
Contact the dealer to have the air conditioner installed.

• Incomplete installation performed by yourself may result in a water leakage, electric shock, and fire.

Contact the dealer for repairs, maintenance and to reinstall the airconditioner.

• Incomplete installation performed by yourself may result in a water leakage, electric shock, and fire.

Be sure to only use accessories made by LG which are specifically designed for use with the equipment and have them installed by a professional.

• Improper installation or attachment of equipment or accessories could result in electric shock, a short circuit, leaks, fire or other damage to the equipment.

Do not install the unit in an area where there are flammable materials.

• There is a risk of explosion that could result in serious injury or death.

Avoid direct sunlight and moist areas.
P ower
Consult with the installation contractor for cleaning or maintenance. Turn off all electrical power before doing any cleaning or maintenance.

• There is a risk of water leakage, electric shock or serious injury.

Take care to ensure that the power cable cannot be pulled out or damaged during operation.

• There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not touch (operate) the product with wet hands.

• There is a risk of electrical shock.

Operation
Be sure to use only those parts which are listed in the SVC parts list. Never attempt to modify the equipment.

• The use of inappropriate parts can cause an electrical shock or fire.

Never sprinkle or spill water or liquids on unit.

• Doing so could cause fire, failure of the product, or electric shock.

Never let the indoor unit or the remote controller get wet.

• Water can cause an electric shock or a fire.

Do not let the air conditioner run while a door or window is open on a day with high humidity. This could result in excessive moisture and water damage.

• Excess moisture may collect and cause water damage to walls or furniture.

If the product becomes soaked (flooded or submerged), contact the dealer.

• There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Maintenance
Tear apart and throw away plastic packaging bags so that children will not play with them.

• Children playing with plastic bags are at risk of death by suffocation.

CAUTION
Installation
Installation work must be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code by qualified and authorized personnel only.
Do not install the product where it will be exposed to sea wind (salt spray) directly.

• This can cause corrosion on the product. Corrosion could cause product malfunction or inefficient operation.

The Limited Warranty is void and of no effect, and LG will have no liability hereunder to any Customer or third party, to the extent any of the following occur: acts, omissions, and conduct of any and all third parties including, but not limited to, the installing contractor and any repairs, service or maintenance by unauthorized or unqualified persons.
Do not install the unit in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Operation
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Do not press the screen using powerful pressure

• There is a risk of product break-down or malfunction.

Maintenance
Contact the dealer for repair or maintenance.
Do not wipe the controller operation panel with benzine, thinner, chemical dust cloths, etc. The panel may get discolored or the coating may peel off. If it is very dirty, soak a cloth in water-diluted neutral detergent, squeeze it well and wipe the panel clean. Then wipe it dry it with another dry cloth.

• There is a risk of damage to the plastic parts of the product.

Do not operate the air conditioner when using a room fumigation-type insecticide.

• Failure to do so could lead to the chemicals becoming deposited in the unit, which could endanger the health of those who are hypersensitive to chemicals.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

Preparing for Operation
Contact an installation specialist for installation.
Usage

1. Being exposed to the direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to the direct airflow for extended periods of time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with stoves or other heating devices.
3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects).  Such usage could damage the items.
4. While using the remote controller, refer the user manual of that particular remote controller.

Service
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

PRECAUTION

• Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact an installation specialist for installation of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or disabled individuals without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
• When the power cord needs to be replaced, replacement work should be performed by authorized personnel only using only genuine replacement parts.
• Installation work must be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code by qualified and authorized personnel only.

Read this Manual
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to properly use and maintain your air conditioner. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

PARTS AND INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER

Parts

Installing the Controller
Follow this procedure to install the controller
NOTE

• Do not bury the wired remote controller in the wall (It may cause temperature sensor failure.) Cable spec : 3 conductor, 22 AWG, unshielded, twisted, and stranded.
• Do not install cables longer than 50m, as this may cause communication problems.
• Install the product so that it doesn’t bend or cause a clearance with the wall.
• Incorrect wiring can cause damage to the product.
• To avoid damage by static electricity, touch metal parts in the space before handling the remote controller to discharge the static electricity from the body.
• If the indoor unit does not have screw terminals for field wiring, Extension cable PZCWRC1 is required. The connector of this cable connects to the indoor unit.

1. Pull the cable from the wall and check the cable direction to install.

2. Align the back cover and check the location of two mounting holes on the wall.

3. Prepare by pulling out the communication cable through center hole or top hole. (Figure.2)

4. Insert screws in mounting holes. (Figure.1) NOTE
   • Depending on your environment, you can install the controller neatly by placing the wall plate on the wall and tightening the back cover.

5. Connect the power cable to the terminal at the bottom of the remote controller as shown in the figure below.

6. Place the lower part of the remote controller under the back cover, and fix the power cable to the back cover hook as shown in the figure below to the place where the power cable will come out of the back cover.

7. After fixing the power cable, press the upper part of the controller toward the back cover as shown in the figure to fix it. NOTE
   • Failure to follow the guidelines may result in part damage due to interference with the mechanical.
   Be careful not to let the cable pass over the wireless equipment.
   • Arrange the lines in three ways, depending on cable hole location as shown in the figure 2.

8. Place top cover on back cover and gently press to close.

9. Screw the top and back covers and close the cover at the bottom • Use ‘Top and Back Cover screw’

Using Group Control
Control by connecting 2 to 16 air conditioner indoor units 6 to one wired remote controller.

NOTE

• Connect using the group control cable. (Model : PZRCWRCG3)
• When using the group control, some advanced functions (excluding basic operation setting, fan speed, lock, and time setting) may be limited.

1. Set one indoor unit to master and the remaining to slave. NOTE
   • For ceiling cassette and duct products, change the switch setting of the indoor PCB as above.
   • For wall-mount type and stand type product, change the master/slave setting with the wireless remote controller

2. After completing the master/slave setting, turn off the power of the indoor unit, and turn on the power after 1 minute.
   NOTE
   • 2-Remo function is not supported.

STANDARD OPERATION

Installation Wizard

1. The welcome screen will be displayed after synchronizing with the indoor unit. This may take up to 90 seconds.
2. Please check the settings displayed on the screen and set them up.
3. The Check icon will change after the Installation Wizard menu is confirmed.
4. The Finish button will be activated after all the Installation Wizard menus are confirmed.
5. The installation is finished once the Complete button is tapped.

Function

|

Description

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Date & Time| Set the date, time, time format and time zone to display on the screen.
Language| Set the language you will use.
Temperature Unit| Set the temperature unit to be displayed on the screen.
Setpoint Type| Set the type of use of wired remote controller.
Screen Saver| To use the standby screen, change the Always on setting to on, then set the rest of the items in detail.
Edit Schedule Mode| Set the operating standards for each schedule mode.
Season Selection| Set a different schedule for each season.
Service Contact| If something goes wrong with the product, please register possible contact number. After editing the number, you must select the red Enter button to save it.

NOTE

• If the installation of wizard is not complete, it will run at every booting.
• After completing the installation of Wizard, you can check a list of items of installation of Wizard at Settings – Service – Setup.
• Refer to the general settings and schedule page for detailed setup instructions.
• Even if the power is turned off and on, the booting time may take up to 90 seconds.

View Scre en
The home screen of the wired remote controller consists of the operating information screen, air quality level screen and system monitoring screen.

1. Operating Information
2. Air Quality Level
3. Monitoring Information

NOTE

• Swipe left or right to switch between screens.
• Please check the detailed description of each screen in the detailed description page.
• The screen configuration may vary depending on the product configuration.

The operating information screen displays the following according to the indoor unit connected:

1. Air Conditioner
2. General Ventilation
3. DX Ventilation
4. Interlocking operation of air conditioner/ Ventilation

Standard Operation
Operating Information ① Operation Mode
Select the operation mode to set the desired mode.
Select OFF from the options list to stop operation.
– Details of operation mode

Operation

| Aircon| Ventilation|

Explanation

---|---|---|---
Cool| O| DX| Set the desired temperature lower than the indoor temperature. It cools the room with a pleasant and fresh wind.
Heat| O| DX| Set the desired temperature above the indoor temperature. It provides warm air for the indoor.
Auto| O| DX| The product automatically provides a suitable temperature wind for indoor.
Dry| O| | You can dehumidify and cool at the same time. It is suitable for use when humidity is high.
Fan| O| | Air that has no temperature difference compare to indoor is released to circulate the indoor air.
Bypass| | General DX| Exhausted air is ventilated not through the total heat exchanger. It is suitable for use in seasons with small indoor/outdoor temperature differences or when indoor pollution is severe.
Heat Exchange| | General DX| Both supply air and exhausted air are ventilated through the total heat exchanger. It is suitable for use in seasons with large indoor/outdoor temperature differences.
Ventilation Auto| | General DX| Sense the indoor and outdoor temperature and automatically operate in optimum ventilation mode.
OFF| O| O| The product operation is stopped.
Emergency Heater| O| | After the emergency heater is set up for use, the operation mode can be selected in the emergency heating operation condition using the heater.
Air Purify| O| | The single operation of an air purifier.
Power Heat| O| | Increases room temperature quickly.
Power Cool| O| | It quickly lowers the room temperature.
Himalaya Cool| O| | The local special function applied to models in the India region quickly reduces room temperature.
Monsoon Dry| O| | A local special dehumidification function applied to models in India.

NOTE

• The reason why the cool air isn’t coming out immediately after cooling is started is because of its function to protect the compressor. After 3 minutes, the compressor operates, and a cold wind comes out.
• Heating/automatic operation only works on heating and cooling models.
• Depending on the outdoor unit cycle operation, the background color of the home screen is expressed in red for heater and blue for air conditioner.
• The emergency heater is activated under emergency heating conditions after the installation and related settings.
• Depending on the product, some functions cannot be set.

② Room Temperature
Displays room temperature.
③ Setting Temperature
Select the setting temperature or current temperatureicon.
The set temperature area for the current operation mode is displayed.
Set the desired temperature by adjusting the lever left and right.

1 SET
2 SET NOTE

• Dry / Fan operation cannot set desired temperature.
• The setting temperature may vary depending on the type of indoor unit.

④ Fan Speed Setting
Select the fan speed icon to select the desired fan speed from the options list.
Option

NOTE

• Depending on the product, some functions cannot be set.

⑤ Advanced Functions
You can use additional functions.
Please refer to the additional functions detailed description page.
⑥ Menu
Select the menu icon to set the schedule, energy, settings, and installer settings.
You can also check if there were any errors. NOTE

• If an error occurs, a notification icon is displayed with the number of errors.

NOTE

• Tap the icon to go to the error history screen.

⑦ Schedule Operation
Check the schedule information that is currently operating.
Please refer to the Schedule’s Detailed Description page.
NOTE

• When you enter Settings – General Settings – Lock menu, you can set/check the lock status.
• When locking a function by remote controller or central controller, a lock icon is displayed.

Air Quality Level
You can check the fine dust status by selecting the air purify icon on the home screen. NOTE

• The air purifying icon is only displayed when air purify is on and operating.
• The total index shows the worst of the 3 dust state values as representative values.
• You can go to the air purify display screen by Swiping the screen on the home screen.

Smart Care
This is a function that comfortably manages the indoors and saves energy through AI operation.

1. Please press the “Smart Care” button on the main screen to set the function.
2. When the Smart Care operates, the monitoring screen shows that it is operating.
3. If the conditions to run the Smart Care are not met, standby is displayed on the monitoring screen.

NOTE

• The Smart Care may not be displayed/work insome products.
• The Smart Care only works when the product is cooling or heating.
• You may feel that cooling and heating are weak due to the power saving operation of the Smart Care.

Monitoring Information
The monitoring information can be checked by swiping left or right from the home screen.

NOTE

• At the top of the screen, humidity, CO2 concentration and outdoor temperature are displayed.
• The product operation status is displayed in the center of the screen.
• Alarm icons related to CO2 , oil change, UVnano and group error are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
• UVnano is a compound word of “UV” and “nanometer”.

Icon Description

| Notification of excessive CO2 concentration.
Displayed when CO2 concentration is about 940 ppm or higher when ventilation products are connected
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| GHP outdoor unit engine oil replacement notification.
Displayed when 10000 hours of accumulated operation time of GHP outdoor unit have elapsed
| Monitoring screen during UVnano Function “Use”
| If repair is required while using the UVnano function, the UV icon is displayed at the bottom of the Home screen. If the UV alarm is displayed, contact LG Electronics Service Center for repair.

ADVANCED FUNCTION

Can use the advanced function of the product.

1. Detailed settings other than set or cancel is required for this item. Tapping an area above the item changes the set ↔ cancel status and tapping an area below moves to the Setup Details page.
2. The function can be used just by selecting set or cancel without detailed settings.

NOTE

• Depending on the product, there may be features that are not supported.
• The color of the icons on the screen changes according to the setting status.

Set(On) :
Cancel(Off) :

Operation

| Aircon| Ventilation| Description|

Note & Option

---|---|---|---|---
Electric Heater| O| O| When operating heating, turning on the electric heater will further enhance the heating capability.| On / Off
Energy Saving| O| | This function improves user the comfort and power saving performance by controlling the desired temperature during cooling operation.| On / Off
•  It’s only possible when you’re operating with cooling.
•  Can’t be used simultaneously with smart mode and refresh mode.
Fan Auto| O| O| This function is a setting that automatically activates the indoor fan when the indoor unit thermal is off.| On / Off
•  If set to ‘ON’, the fan operation keeps on after thermal operation of indoor units.
Comfort Cooling| O| DX| The product will continue to operate even after the desired temperature is reached, and the cooling intensity can be automatically adjusted to maintain comfort.| On / Off
Ventilation Kit| O| | This function sets the operation of the ventilation kit that can be additionally installed in the indoor unit.| On / Off
Cooling By Ventilation|

O

| | This function saves energy by using cold outdoor air when cooling is operated with ventilation products that are interlocked.| On / Off
Air Purify| O| O| It makes the indoor air clean and pleasant.| On / Off
•  It can only be operated when the product is stopped when connecting with the air purifying exclusive model
Robot Cleaning| O| | After using the air conditioner for a certain period, the kit attached to the product cleans the filter.
Available after 30 seconds of stopping productoperation, select whether to operate automatically as an option.| On / Off
Humidification| O| O| If the room is dry, the humidifier installed on the product can be operated.| On / Off
Mosquito Away| O| | Set operation/stop of mosquito away function.| On / Off
Zone Control|

O

| | When interlocking with duct products, up to 8 zones can be set and each zone can be controlled.
•  Duct products should support zone control function and be equipped with damper controls device.
•  Set the zone type and number first.| Tab the zone to use and control to set it on/off.
Additional Operation| | O| Set advanced operation of ventilation products.| Fast| Energy save
Ventilate quickly by setting.| It effectively ventilates and performs saving power function.
Wind Direction| O| | Select the wind direction you want.
•  Smart mode : Smartly keeps set temperature by adjusting the wind direction automatically.•  R
efresh mode : Adjust the temperature of the direct and indirect wind to create a comfortable and efficiency working environment.| •  Up / Down Swing
•  Left / Right Swing
•  Up / Down / Left / Right Swing
•  Swirl
•  Indirect Wind
•  Direct Wind
•  Human Detection Indirect Wind
•  Human Detection Direct Wind
•  Smart Mode
•  Refresh Mode
• Airflow For Frequently Used Areas
• Airflow Based On Activity

SCHEDULE

You can use the product by registering the schedule from the menu.

① Displays the seasonal information of the current operating schedule.
Schedule Information for the day of the week selected in number ② is displayed in number ③.
To change the schedule, please tap the corresponding area in number ③.
④ Brings up the settings menu related to the schedule.
⑤ This is the color legend of the schedule modes displayed in the schedule timetable.

NOTE

• The basic mode is ‘Home’ mode.
• Please refer to each item’s detailed page for the setting method.

Add/Edit

1. Please select the schedule mode.

2. Please set the time for which the schedule is to be operated in.
   – When the start time is in the afternoon (PM) and the end time is in the morning (AM), the schedule after midnight will be set as a schedule in the following day.

3. Please set the day of the week for which the schedule is to be operated in.

4. Editing of the schedule will be completed and returned to the schedule status screen.

NOTE

• Only one schedule mode can be set for any given time period.

Delete
Select the schedule event you want to delete from Timeline, and then press delete on the edit screen.
Schedule mode remains and only the event content that you set in that schedule mode is deleted. Schedule Setting![LG 18CGH-SGGF Air Conditioner

• Display 4](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LG-18CGH-SGGF- Air-Conditioner-Display-4.png) Select the setting icon and use the schedule more efficiently through advanced settings.

Mode

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Description

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Vacation / Event| You can hold the existing registered schedule operation and temporarily change the operation mode to use.
Switch Season| A simple change can create a pleasant indoor environment suitable for the season.
*Set the schedule operation mode using the edit schedule mode function first.
Edit Schedule Mode| Please register the seasonal schedule mode in detail.
Schedule Initialization| All the schedule related information will be initialized.

1 Vacation / Event
① Set the date, time, and product operation standards to use in vacation mode. Select Back to complete the setup.② On the set date , the setup information is displayed at the top and the registered schedule operation is hold.
NOTE
• During the vacation mode, the vacation is changed.
2 Season Selection
① You can set a different schedule for each season. Change the season by choosing Switch Season.
Season
Summer
Winter
② When the season changes, the schedule mode of the changed season is operated.
3 Edit Schedule Mode
① Check the box to select the product to be used in each scheduled operation mode and set detailed operation information. NOTE
• The setting is completed when you select Back.
Display Schedule Status
The status of the schedule can be checked on the Operating Information screen of the Home screen. 1 Standard schedule
Displays the current operating schedule mode. ![LG 18CGH-SGGF Air Conditioner

• Standard schedule](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LG-18CGH- SGGF-Air-Conditioner-Standard-schedule.png)① Tap to change to another schedule mode.
  NOTE
  • If another schedule mode is selected, it will operate  according to the operating information of the corresponding schedule mode.
  2 Vacation schedule
  The Vacation is displayed while the vacation schedule is in operation.① Display the end date of the vacation schedule.
  ② The vacation schedule operation will end when tapped.
  NOTE
  • The standard schedule will commence upon the completion of the vacation schedule.
  3 Schedule hold (temporary schedule)
  The currently running schedule is temporarily suspended and is temporarily operating in another mode.① Displays the types of schedule hold.
  ② Displays the schedule hold function duration and the time can be set when tapped.
  ③ Schedule hold will end immediately when tapped.
  NOTE

  • When the setting is changed for one of the four items (Mode / Set Temperature / Schedule Mode / Fan Speed), the Schedule hold function will begin.
  • The type of schedule hold is determined by which item setting was changed.
  • The operating duration of the schedule hold is based on the time set in the remote controller current time.
  • The standard schedule operation will commence upon completion of the schedule hold.
  • The holding function is maintained until the next schedule that is registered starts.
  • Select the time in the upper bar(① ~③) to change the hold time.

ENERGY

Tap on the energy item in the menu.
You can check energy usage and set power saving settings for energy saving. ① Trend Graph
You can check the trend of the outdoor unit operation rate, indoor temperature, and desired temperature information during the day. ② Usage Graph
You can compare energy usage time/power usage on a weekly/monthly/annual basis.You can check by usage time / power usage.

NOTE

• Depending on the units selected, the accumulated energy usage/power usage over a day/week/month is displayed.
• This function may not be provided depending on the indoor unit.

Artificial Intelligence Energy Control
This is a function that allows you to check the predicted savings by calculating the system’s overall energy consumption and “Smart Care” use.During energy set-up, when entering the “Artificial Intelligence Energy Control” item, it goes to the “Artificial Intelligence Energy Control” setting screen.
Example) Daily basis
– Total usage: 1 000 kWh, predicted savings: 30 kWh
– Total usage when reduced by using Smart Care: 1 000 kWh
– Expected usage when not using Smart Care: 1 030 kWh
NOTE

• Smart Care may not be displayed/work in some products.
• The displayed value is the power consumption for the entire system.
• The predicted savings are calculated by analyzing the energy usage patterns while using Smart Care.

For more information, refer to the LG AI engine manual or the outdoor unit installation manual.

• There may be some difference between the actual  usage, so use it only as a reference.
• If you need the exact usage, install an additional PDI (power divider) and use it.

SETTINGS

Select the Settings from the menu.
General settings for use environment configuration, and product settings and Service setting for using air conditioner/ventilation products are available.
General Settings

Function

| Description|

Note & Option

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Language| Set the language you will use| English / Español / Français
Use Type| Set the type of use of wired remote controller| Single / Dual
Temperature Unit| Set the temperature unit to be displayed on the screen.| Celsius| Fahrenheit
**** Minimum unit can be set to 0.1 ˚C or 0.5 ˚C or 1 ˚C.| The Fahrenheit temperature unit works by receiving it from the indoor unit.
Screen Saver| To use the standby screen, change the Always on setting to on, then set the rest of the items in detail.| Screen Saver Timer| LCD Brightness In Idle| Contents
Off 15 s
30 s
1 min| Off 25 %
50 %
75 %
100 %| Current Status, Time & Date, Weather
(need to connect Wi-Fi) Air Quality (need to install PM 1.0 sensor)
If the standby screen is used at 25% brightness, the life of the LCD may be reduced.
Date & Time| Set the date, time, time format and time zone to display on the screen.| –
Lock| This function locks the button on the remote controller to prevent children and others from using it recklessly.| All Lock / Running Mode Lock / Fan Speed Lock / Temperature Lock / Set Temperature Range Lock
System Reboot| You can restart the system.|
Humidity Display| Set whether to display humidity value.| On / Off
When it is set to “On”, the humidity value is different depends on the humidity detection location setting (installer setting).

1. Remote controller: Display the humidity that remote controller sensed
2. Indoor unit : Display the humidity that indoor unit sensed. However, if no information is received, no humidity is displayed.
   Display Opposite Mode| This is a function to set whether to display the operation mode selection impossible status according to the operation of the outdoor unit when the cooling/heating mode is selected for products that do not support simultaneous cooling/heating operation.| ****

On / Off

Password| Set the password to prevent unauthorized change to remote controller settings.- If the password is set, when you enter “menu – setting”, you need to input password toenter the setting list.- When you forgot the password, you can initialize the password using the installer setting’s“password initialization”.The initialized password is “0000”.| ****

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Function| Description| Note & Option
Remote Controller Wi-Fi Pairing| This function executes the pairing function of the Wi-Fi module connected to ThinQ App.|
Auto return to main screen| This is a function to set whether to automatically return to the main screen when there is no touch input for a certain period of time.| On / Off
Sound| Activate touch button sound effect| On / Off

Air conditioner / Ventilator Settings

Vane Angle control

| ****

O

| | You can adjust the angle of the wind.| All All vanes operate the same at the set angle.| Each/Customize
The angle for each vane can be set individually.| Standard
Vanes are controlled as standard  movements for each product.
Elevation Grill| O| | When cleaning the indoor unit filter, move the elevation grill up and down.| Up / Stop / Down

Robot Cleaning

| ****

O

| | After using the air conditioner for a certain period of time, it is the cleaning function of the kit attached to the product.

Available after 30 seconds of operation stop, select whether to operate automatically as an option.

| ****

Automatic : Automatically performs after 30 hours of accumulated indoor unit operation.

Manual : Performs manually.

Auto Dry

| ****

O

| | When the product is turned off after cooling operation, mold or moisture can be removed by drying the inside of the room.| On / Off

Filter Sign

| ****

O

| ****

O

| ****

You can check the information remaining afterusing the filter and reset the usage time.
To reset reference value after the Automatic filter change/clean indicator status is displayed, it is recommended cleaning the filter before reset.

| Note that filter use information is a reference item, that the actual filter status may vary depending on the installation environment and usage conditions.
•  If dust gets on the filter, the cooling/heating ability decreases and the electricity bill is high, so make sure to clean the filter when it is time to clean it.
When the Automatic filter change/clean indicator function is set, the initial state of the filter is saved, and the Automatic filter change/clean indicator function is executed every 720 hours to determine whether the filter is clogged and display it.

Change Temperature

| ****

O

| ****

O

| In Auto operation mode, the cooling and heating operation is automatically converted and operated according to the set temperature.| ****

2~14 ˚F (1~7 ˚C)

Dead Band

| ****

O

| | This function sets the minimum difference between heating and cooling desired temperature in 2set Auto mode.| ****

0~10 ˚F (0~5 ˚C)

Wi-Fi pairing

| ****

O

| | This function executes the pairing function of the Wi-Fi module connected to the indoor unit.| ****

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Zone Name

| ****

O

| | The name of each Zone to be used for zone control can be determined by

directly typing it according to the user’s

style.

| ****

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omfort Cooling| O| O| Set the steps for comfort cooling operation of outdoor unit.| Off / Step1 / Step 2 / Step 3
Outdoor Unit Refrigerant Noise Reduction| ****

O

| ****

O

| ****

This function sets the refrigerant noise reduction mode of the outdoor unit.

| ****

This function is available only if the outdoor unit Master / Slave setting of the installer settings is Master.

Smart Load Control

| ****

O

| ****

O

| This function improves operation efficiency based on indoor, outdoor temperature and humidity values. Set SLC step value.
Defrost Mode| O| O| This function sets the defrost mode operation of the outdoor unit.
Low Noise Mode Time| ****

O

| ****

O

| The product will operate in quiet mode for the set time.| Set the Start time / End time. It is only possible to set when the outdoor unit M/S setting of the installer setting is Master and the outdoor unit low noise mode priority setting is “Remote controller”.

Advanced Fan Speed “Auto”

| ****

O

| | It is a function to create a pleasant indoor environment, the fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the difference in indoor/desired temperature.| ****

On / Off

Delay Time| | O| After a delay for the set-up time, the ventilation system operates.| 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 min
Midnight Air Cooling| | ****

O

| You can save energy by releasing indoor heat at night in summer and supplying cool outdoor air to indoor.| Enter the midnight air cooling only when the set time is satisfied with the outdoor temperature conditions.
My Favorite Temperature| O| | This function remembers the desired temperature that the user frequently sets and automatically sets it during the initial operation.| ****

On / Off

CO2 Fan Control| | ****

O

| This function sets the FAN operating standards based on the CO2 concentration of ventilation products.| Fan Control During Operation On| Fan Control During Operation Off
Off / Low / Periodic| Off / Periodic
Human Detection Mode| O| | Energy saving can be achieved through power saving operation and wind direction setting through human sensing.| Saving Operation| Time
1)  Off : Not use the Human detection mode.
2)  On/Off Control : If it is not detected for setting time, the product is turned off for power saving.
3)  Temp. Control : If it is not detected for setting time, the product controls the desired room temperature for power saving.
4)  Energy-Saving Operation Based On Activity : Energy can be saved by controlling the set temperature based on the amount of activity.| ****

5/10/15/30/60 min

Top And Bottom Selection| ****

O

| | This function sets the use of the upper and lower vanes when operating the product.| ****

Both Open / Upper Vane Open / Lower Vane Open

Economizer| O| | Provides outside air to a room to save energy and improve the air quality indoors| Off| Auto| Step 1| Step 2

Disable the economizer function to keep the outside air damper closed.

| If the outside air temperature is lower than the air temperature indoors when cooling is being operated, outside air is supplied to the room to save energy.| Opens the outside air damper opening by one stage to improve the indoor air quality by introducing fresh air into the room.| Opens the outside air damper opening by two stages to improve the indoor air quality by introducing fresh air into the room.
Indoor Unit Display Light Brightness| O| | This function adjusts the brightness of the indoor unit display light.| On| Off| Auto
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
When the indoor unit is running, turn on the indoor unit display light.| **** “Off” setting is only available in the indoor units that have brightness control function.| “Auto” setting is only available in the indoor units that is equipped with the human detection sensor.When set to Auto, the indoor unit display light brightness will automatically adjust

according to the illuminance detected

by the human detection sensor.

UVnano| O| | It is the function to set the Indoor Unit’s UVnano usage for filter sterilization.| **** Use / Not Use

NOTE

• Depending on the product, some functions may not work.

CAUTION

• Set it to off if the low noise operation time setting and night outdoor cooling setting functions are not used.
• Low noise operation can reduce cooling capacity.

Service Contents

possible contact number.
Model Information| You can check the connected indoor/outdoor unit product information.
Model Name| Check the model information of the wired remote controller in use.
SW Version| The version information of the SW you are using is displayed.
Open Source License| Open source information is displayed.
Setup| Various setting set by Setup Wizard can be changed.
Software Update| A function to update the software version of the wired remote control using the OTG port.

INSTALLER SETTING

Tap the menu and select the Installer setting.
Please enter the password. The configurable items are displayed.

• How to know the password
  Move to the “SW version” menu. (Menu → Service contents → SW version)
  If SW version is 1.000, password is 1000.Various settings can be made during the installation step before using air conditioner/ventilation products. Air Conditioner Installer Setting

by one to set each RPM value.
Temperature Sensor(2TH)| O| O| Select which standard temperature value that will be used to control temperature.| Remote controller / Indoor unit / 2TH
Ceiling Height Selection| ****

O

| | It is the function to change the wind amount according to the ceiling height for the ceiling type products.| ****

Low / Standard / High / Super High

Static Pressure| O| | This function changes the fan speed in the indoor FAN according to the opening and closing quantity of Damper.| V-H : Indoor fan speed change, High pressure F-H : Fixed with set fan speed, High pressure V-L : Indoor fan speed change, Low pressure
F-L : Fixed with the set fan speed, Low pressure
Override Master/Slave| O| O| This function prevents operation of other modes. Products set as slave can only be changed to the operation mode of the master product.
– Unable to operate cooling and heating at the same time| Master / Slave
Dry Contact Mode| O| O| This function activates/inactivates the dry contact auto function.| Automatic / Manual
3 Minutes Delay| O| O| It temporarily releases the outdoor compressor’s three- minute delay function.
※ Caution) It’s a function used in product production, so do not arbitrarily set it up| Use / Not Use
SEER Mode| O| | It measures the driving ability of duct products.|
Fixed Air Volume| O| O| ** This function sets the fan speed mode of the indoor unit to variable/fixed.| Variable
Operate to set fan speed at COMP ON.
Operate to low fan speed at COMP OFF.| Fixed
Operate to set fan speed at COMP ON.
Operate to set fan speed at COMP OFF.
Zone Type| **

O

| | ** This function sets the type of zone controller (New or Old) of the indoor unit.| Old
Only the operation status of the zone using a wired remote controller can be checked.| New or 8 zone
Zone control and monitoring is possible using wired remote controller.
Zone Number| O| | Set the number of installed zones in case of using new type of zone| 2~8
Pipe Temperature| O| O| You can check the temperature of the pipe temperature.|
Over Heating| O| O| It controls the heating thermal On/Off temperature conditions.
※ Caution) Setting it incorrectly may cause overheating or underheating.|  | | Thermal On| Thermal Off
---|---|---
Step 0| It works according to each product standard.
Step 1| 8°F(4°C)| 12°F(6°C)
Step 2| 4°F(2°C)| 8°F(4°C)
Step 3| -2°F(-1°C)| 2°F(1°C)
Step 4 (Use Type : Dual only)| **

-1°F(-0.5°C)

| ****

1°F(0.5°C)

Emergency Heater| O| | You can set the emergency heater usage and environment.| Use / Not Use
Func. Control During Grp. Control| O| | This function selects the operation standard of the product when controlling the group.|
Option kit  installation- Air Purify /Heater / Humidification / Elevation Grill / Ventilation| ****

O

| | ****

Please set whether to install the option kit.

| ****

Not installed / Installed

---|---|---|---|---
Aux Heater| O| | Please set whether to install the option kit.| Step0 : Not installed Step1 : Installed (Normal) Step2 : Installed (Duct)
Refrigerant Leak Sensor| O| O| Please set whether to install the option kit.| Not installed / Installed
IDU Address Verification| O| O| Check the value of Auto Addressing of the outdoor unit with the remote controller.|
Over Cooling| O| O| It controls the cooling thermal On/Off temperature conditions.
※ Caution) Setting it incorrectly may cause overcooling or undercooling.| | | Thermal On| Thermal Off
---|---|---
Step 0| It works according to each product standard.
Step 1| 12°F(6°C)| 8°F(4°C)
Step 2| 8°F(4°C)| 4°F(2°C)
Step 3| 2°F(1°C)| -2°F(-1°C)
Static Pressure Step| O| | This function allows you to set the static pressure of the duct product by subdividing it into 11 steps.| Step 0~ Step 11
If you step settings, static pressure settings is not used.
•  Refer to the indoor unit product manual for the static pressure values in each step.

Guard Timer

| ****

O

| | The standby time can be set to protect the outdoor unit during cycle transition of 2 set auto mode operation.| Step 0| Step 1| Step 2| Step 3| Step 4
0 min| 15 min| 30 min| 45 min| 60 min
Fan Speed in Cooling Thermal Off| O| O| It is a function that sets the indoor unit fan operation, in cooling mode, when thermal is off.| Low / Off / Setting value

Primary Heater

| ****

O

| | When it is heating mode, the use of the heater can be prioritized over the outdoor unit cycle to increase efficiency.| On / Off toggle
AC. Fan Oper.
Interlocked With Vent.| ****

O

| | It is a function to set the operation status of air conditioner fan when the air conditioner is off, in the interlock status of the ventilation product, and when operating ventilation product.| Off
Fan off| **Low
Extremely low wind
IDU Auto-Start| O| O| In the event of a power outage, you can set whether to recovery the product to its previous operating state.| Not use
Reset to operation off state| Use
Reset to previous operation state
Occupancy Duration Time| O| | This function sets the minimum retention time required for occupancy condition recognition when using an occupancy sensor through dry contact.| 0 / 10 / 30 / 60 min
CN-CC| O| | This function is used to set the usage of the CN_CC port of the indoor unit.| Automatic / Manual Uninstalled / Manual installed
CN-EXT| O| O| This function determines the use of the CN_EXT port of the indoor unit.| •  Not use: Use simple dry contact setting
•  Simple operation: control Simple operation On/Off
•  Single emergency stop: Indoor unit single emergency stop
•  Occupied / Unoccupied: Occupied / Unoccupied
• All emergency stop: Indoor unit all emergency stop
※ It can be set only when there is indoor unit emergency stop function.
•  Window contact: Window contact
※ It can be set only when there is window contact function.
•  Window contact lock: Window contact with lock
※ It can be set only when there is window contact lock function.
ODU Function Master| O| O| It is the function to set the outdoor unit’s function Master / Slave.| Master / Slave.
Fan Continuous Operation| **

O

| | Fan operation of the indoor unit can be operated longer than before to maximize cooling/heating efficiency.| ****

On / Off

---|---|---|---|---
Low Noise Mode Priority| O| O| This function sets the object to prioritize low noise mode.| Outdoor unit / Remote controller
Lamp Color Setting| O| | This function selects the LED color to display the fine dust status of the product.| Automatic / RGB / YGG

Dust Step Color Setting

| ****

O

| | You can change the color display method for each stage of fine dust according to national standards.| Type1 : 4 Step(for Korea)
Type2 : 4 Step(for Global)
Type3 : 6 Step(for China)
Human Detection Sensor| O| | Set up detailed settings for using the human body detection kit.| | Value| Description
---|---
Human Detection Sensor| Not Installed, Forward, Rotate 90°
Sensing Period| 5 s, 30 s, 1 min, 3 min
Sensitivity| Standard, Low, High

Temperature Control Option

| Step 0 : Keeps the product running and uses the temperature power saving function.

Step 1 : The operation of indoor units is stopped by using the te mperature power saving function.

Detection Area| Indoor Floor Area Detection, Small, Large
Humidity Sensing Position| O| | This function sets the position of humidity detection.| Remote controller / Indoor unit

ODU Cycle Priority

| ****

O

| | This function sets the standby mode/ priority cooling function usage setting and cooling thermal off time when setting the priority cooling.| Not use Standby Mode Priority
Outdoor Temp. For Heating Stages| ****

O

| | This function sets the standard of outdoor unit cycle and heater operation according to outdoor temperature conditions.|
Estimated Energy Display| O| | This function can set to display energy data which outdoor unit estimated.| On / Off
CN-PTC| O| | This is a function to select the use of CN-Port of indoor unit.| On / Off
Temperature Compensation| ****

O

| | You can display on the screen by applying offset to the temperature value detected by the remote controller.| -5 ˚C ~ +5 ˚C(0.5 degree unit)

-10 ˚F ~ 10 ˚F(1 degree unit)

Humidity Compensation

| ****

O

| | Offset can be applied to the humidity value detected by the remote controller to display on the screen.| ****

-10% ~ +10%(1% unit)

Dust Lamp Always Displayed| ****

O

| | It is a function to set to always display the status of fine dust on the display of products equipped with a dust sensor.| Use : Always display the dust status on LED Not use : Display operation mode.
FAN Operation Time| O| | This function displays the accumulated operating time of the indoor Fan motor.|

Indoor Temperature Master/Slave

| ****

O

| | ****

This function sets the master/slave for the temperature sensor by indoor unit.

| Master/ Slave| Master Address
Not use Master Slave| ****

00~FF

IDU Operation Time| O| | This function displays the cumulative time of power applied to the indoor unit.|
Indoor Unit Physical Address| O| | Set the physical address of the indoor unit|
Heating By Sensing Floor Temperature| O| | Set whether to use the floor thermopile sensor.| On / Off
---|---|---|---|---
Air Volume Control| O| | This function is available to change target air volume.| Not Use / +10% / -10%
Fan Setting During Thermal Off (Occupancy /Operation Mode)| ****

O

| | Set the fan speed opreation during thermal off condition according to occupancy and operation mode. This setting has the highest priority to all related fan setting.| Not Use / Low / Previous Fan Setting / Fan Off
Auto ESP| O| | ****

This function automatically sets the rotation speed of the fans corresponding to each step of rated airflow for easy installation.

| Auto : Automatically select the voltage. Manual : Selects the voltage.(190~270 V)
After selecting the voltage setting, the product will automatically operate and automatically set the rotation speed for each fan speed – High, Medium, and Low.※ Check the product type and select “Auto” for a Single product and “Manual” for a Multi V product.
Air Supply ESP| | ****

O

| ****

It is the function to set the air supply fan speed value

| Fan Speed| RPM
Low High Turbo| 0 ~ 255
Air Discharge ESP| | O| It is the function to set the exhaust fan speed value.| Fan Speed| RPM
Low High Turbo| ****

0 ~ 255

Product Direction| | O| It is the function to set the unit’s installation direction.| Normal / Reverse
Express Ventilation Priority| | O| It is the function to set the priority of the air flow during the express ventilation operation.| Air Supply First / Air Exhaust First
Hum. Of Stand-alone Vent. Mode| | O| Set whether to use the humidification function when operating the ventilation alone.| On / Off
Humidification of Vent. With Heating Operation| | ****

O

| This function sets the heat humidification function of DX ventilation to automatic or manual.| Automatic / Manual
Vent. Fan Speed Alignment| | O| This function changes the standard fan speed of ventilation.| Default / 10% Up / 10% Down / 20% Down
Filter Check Alarm| | O| This function sets the filter replacement cycle for ventilation products.| Step 0 ~ Step 5
UVnano| O| | It is the function to set whether to mount option unit (UVnano) when it is additionally installed or removed after the mass production.| Not installed / Installed
Password Initialization| **** O| O| It is the function to initialize (0000) the password when you forgot the password set in the remote controller.|

USING LG THINQ APPLICATION

You can easily change the desired settings through the ThinQ App after directly connecting the wired remote controller to the ThinQ App.After the wired remote controller is connected to the ThinQ App, in addition to controlling the functions of the indoor unit connected to the wired remote controller, the App can be used to set remote controller exclusive functions such as schedules.

NOTE

• Bluetooth function is not supported.

• Even when the “Wired Remote Controller – ThinQ App” is connected, the image of the connected indoor unit will be displayed on the ThinQ App screen.
  − Please change the name displayed in the App to differentiate it from the “Indoor Unit-ThinQ App” connection.

• The “Wired Remote Controller – ThinQ App” connection and the “Indoor Unit – ThinQ App” connections are different functions.
  − Please turn on the Wi-Fi pairing of the SettingAir conditioner setting for the “Indoor Unit-ThinQ App” connection.

SPECIFICATIONS

Open Source Software Notice Information
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses that have the obligations to disclose source code, that is contained in this product, and to access all referred license terms, copyright notices and other relevant documents please visit https://opensource.lge.com.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.8 inches) between the antenna and your body. Users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Industry Canada Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.8 inches) between the antenna and your body.
NOTE
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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LG Electronics Inc.
Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc.
84, Wanam-ro, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si,
Gyeongsangnam-do, KOREA

US| Please call the installing contractor of your product, as warranty service will be provided by them.
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CANADA| Service call Number # : (888) LG Canada, 888-542-2623 Numero pour les appels de service : LG Canada,1-888-542-2623

References

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