Panasonic U10ME4 Operation Manual

Operation manual8 U-5~18MX4 + U-8~16ME4✽M + U-8~16ME4 + U-4~6ML5Urban Multi air conditioner4PW40727-1A■ Recommended inspection and maintenance cyclesBe aware that the mentioned maintenance and replacement cyclesdo not relate to the warranty period of the components.Table 1: "Inspection Cycle" and "Maintenance Cycle" listTable 1 assumes the following conditions of use:1. Normal use without frequent starting and stopping of the unit.Depending on the model, we recommend not starting andstopping the machine more than 6 times/hour.2. Operation of the unit is assumed to be 10 hours/day and 2,500hours/year.12.2. Shortening of "maintenance cycle" and"replacement cycle" needs to be considered infollowing situations■ The unit is used in locations where:1. heat and humidity fluctuate out of the ordinary2. power fluctuation is high (voltage, frequency, wave distortion,etc.)(The unit cannot be used if power fluctuation is outside theallowable range.)3. bumps and vibrations are frequent4. dust, salt, harmful gas or oil mist such as sulfurous acid andhydrogen sulfide may be present in the air5. the machine is started and stopped frequently or operation timeis long (sites with 24 hour air-conditioning).■ Recommended replacement cycle of wear partsTable 2: "Replacement Cycle" listContact your dealer for details.■ Moving and discarding the unit■ Contact your dealer for removing and reinstalling the totalunit. Moving units requires technical expertise.■ This unit uses hydrofluorocarbon.Contact your dealer when discarding this unit. It is requiredby law to collect, transport and discard the refrigerant inaccordance with the "hydrofluorocarbon collection anddestruction" regulations.WARNING■ Do not modify, disassemble, remove, reinstall orrepair the unit yourself as incorrect dismantling orinstallation may cause an electric shock or fire.Contact your dealer.■ In case of accidental refrigerant leaks, make surethere are no naked flames. The refrigerant itself isentirely safe, non-toxic and non-combustible, but it willgenerate toxic gas when it accidentally leaks into aroom where combustible air from fan heaters, gascookers, etc. ... is present.Always have qualified service personnel confirm thatthe point of leakage has been repaired or correctedbefore resuming operation.Component Inspection cycleMaintenance cycle(replacements and/or repairs)Electric motor1 year20,000 hoursPCB 25,000 hoursHeat exchanger 5 yearsSensor (thermistor, etc.) 5 yearsRemote controller and switches 25,000 hoursDrain pan 8 yearsExpansion valve 20,000 hoursElectromagnetic valve 20,000 hoursNOTE 1. Table 1 indicates main components.Refer to your maintenance and inspection contractfor more details.2. Table 1 indicates recommended intervals ofmaintenance cycles. However, in order to keep theunit operational as long as possible, maintenancework may be required sooner.Recommended intervals can be used forappropriate maintenance design in terms ofbudgetting maintenance and inspection fees.Depending on the content of the maintenance andinspection contract, inspection and maintenancecycles may in reality be shorter than listed.Component Inspection cycleMaintenance cycle(replacements and/or repairs)Air filter1 year5 yearsHigh efficiency filter (Optional) 1 yearFuse 10 yearsCrankcase heater 8 yearsNOTE 1. Table 2 indicates main components.Refer to your maintenance and inspection contractfor more details.2. Table 2 indicates recommended intervals ofreplacement cycles. However, in order to keep theunit operational as long as possible, maintenancework may be required sooner.Recommended intervals can be used forappropriate maintenance design in terms ofbudgetting maintenance and inspection fees.NOTE Damage due to taking apart or cleaning interiors ofunits by anyone other than our authorised dealers maynot be included in the warranty.