After purchasing climatic equipment, you must familiarize yourself with the rules of use and all the capabilities of the device. Full functionality is described in the basic operating instructions for the air conditioner. If you follow all these rules, the life of the equipment will be long and will not require frequent repairs.
Types of household air conditioners
An air conditioner is a device that can control the climate and air temperature in a room. Technique can be conditionally divided into 3 types. Each has positive and negative sides to exploitation. Additional functions are offered depending on the type of vehicle.
- Mobile. Installation of the device does not require special equipment - if necessary, it can be easily moved to another place. Can be used in any room. The disadvantage is noisy, problems often arise during operation. The radius of movement within one room is up to 2 meters.
- Window. It takes up little space and is inexpensive. An already installed device is difficult to move to another place, since the body is mounted in a window opening. For air conditioning to be effective, do not cover the unit with curtains. Makes a lot of noise. Application is possible in rooms where people are for a minimum of time.
- Split systems. The complex installation process requires a professional approach. The noisy part is outside, while the indoor cooling unit is on the floor, wall or ceiling. Many additional functions: humidification, cleaning, heating, ionization, etc. The air conditioner can be controlled using a remote control or external panel.
When installing a device for controlling the microclimate in a room, you need to know how to use it correctly, maintain it for full and high-quality functioning. Over time, paint deteriorates on the body, filters become dirty, parts fail.
General instructions for using air conditioners
The instruction of any equipment begins with installation recommendations. The efficiency and the term of work without breakdowns depends on the quality of installation. Without experience, it is better not to do such work on your own. Professionals will quickly install the equipment, give the owner a certificate of completion and warranty documents.
- When the device is in operation, do not insert foreign objects between the grilles.
- Keep children away from the air conditioner while the unit is in operation and rest.
- To cool the room, set the temperature to 21-23 degrees. If you set the temperature lower, you can get sick.
- A continuous pace of operation will damage the compressor, so it is worth giving time to rest.
- When the air conditioner is operating, close windows and doors, protect from direct sunlight.
- Do not operate climatic equipment in rooms with high humidity.
- Periodic maintenance of the equipment consists in cleaning the filters. Perform the procedure every 2 weeks.
- Turn on the device after checking the quality of the network connection and the integrity of the wires.
It is important to know at what temperature the air conditioner can be turned on: for the outer part of the split system, the minimum limit is -5 for the inner part, the maximum limit is +37 degrees. The limits may vary depending on the humidity outside or in the house. If the humidity outside is high, the minimum threshold should not fall below -2.
The technique can work continuously for about 6 hours. It is recommended to turn off the air conditioner for a while every 2 hours. The device cannot be started if the cabinet is warm or hot. The interval of rest and work should be commensurate.
It is not recommended to stay in the zone of the cooling air flow during the operation of the climatic equipment. The risk of a cold in this case is high even at the optimum air temperature.
It is possible to regulate the operation of the air conditioner only with clean and dry hands - this is the most important safety rule when working with electrical appliances.
If the device has not been used for a long period, you need to turn it on in test mode. Even a minimal period of stagnation requires cleaning the filters and the housing of the device before starting. For remote control, you can use a smartphone or another phone, if there is a connection to the “smart home” system.
Before starting work, the device needs to be configured.
How to turn on the device correctly
Before turning on, you must:
- Check for filters in the housing.
- Make sure the air duct grill is free.
- Clean the area around the device as much as possible.
Further setting of the air conditioner concerns the operating system and work with setting the modes.
There are two options for starting climatic equipment - from the remote control and using a button on the device body. Usually the buttons are labeled in English, so it's worth looking at the meaning in the instructions.
On the control panel, in addition to switching on / off, you can change operating modes, adjust the temperature, and set elementary commands. Depending on the model and manufacturer, the panel can be placed at the bottom or at the top. The "start" button is clearly marked. Modes are selected using the "mode" button. The smart display will show the actions being performed. The condition for high-quality work is the fulfillment of the requirements specified in the manual attached to the purchase.
Establishing remote access using a remote control is easier than controlling from a panel. There is a board on the control panel, which contains information regarding the functionality of the modes, battery charge, operation of timers and indicators.
Brief instructions for the PU air conditioner:
- ON / OFF button - start and stop the climatic equipment.
- The "▲" / "▼" buttons adjust heat and cooling.
- The "MODE" button allows you to select the mode.
- "FAN SPEED" button to control the rotation speed of the cooler.
Climate technology modes
You can turn on the air conditioner in several modes: in winter - heating, in summer - cooling, ventilation, dehumidification. Each parameter has its own characteristics. A test mode can be set to help determine the working conditions. Autorestart allows you to use the previously set parameters after switching on.
Temperature setting
Buttons "▲" or "▼" - setting the temperature value in 1 degree increments. How many degrees are set can be seen on the display. There is no need to leave the room at the time the air conditioner is operating, if all parameters are set correctly, without sudden changes.
Cold / heat mode
You can set the air conditioner for room cooling or heating using the control panel or the panel on the device. You need to enter the menu with a list of modes, select the desired one.
In fan mode, it is not possible to control the temperature using this algorithm. First you need to pause.
In a simple budget device, in heating mode, the air in the ventilation radius is slightly warmed up, so it cannot replace heating. In winter, the home air conditioner is hardly used for heating.
Launching other modes
You can use the air conditioner not only for heating or cooling the air - the purpose of the split system is wider. Moisturizing, self-cleaning, drying, etc. modes are provided. To select the required operating parameters, you need to go to the menu to select the operating modes. For dehumidification - DRY function, for automatic operation - Auto. All designations are spelled out in the instruction manual.
The air conditioner can operate in each mode with the loss of some additional functions: it is impossible to control the speed of rotation of the turbine, change the temperature. You should first set up a comfortable microclimate.
Cleaning the air conditioner
The instructions for the air conditioner provide for proper care. Especially if the device is active and works regularly. The split system must be cleaned periodically so as not to lose vacuum.
Cleaning the indoor unit.
- Remove the cover and take out the filters. Wash them in warm water and a mild detergent.
- Carefully remove the rotary fan and wipe the blades with a damp cloth.
- Clean the heat exchanger carefully with a vacuum cleaner. Use a fine brush for hard-to-reach areas.
- After the components are completely dry, reinstall them.
Forced drying of filters is prohibited. Hot air can deform the grilles. Drainage of pipes also occurs naturally.
If there is rust on the case, you need to call a specialist. Freon leakage is possible.
Cleaning the outdoor unit
- Remove branches, leaves and large debris from the grill and fan blades.
- Remove the cover. Clean the surfaces with a rag or vacuum cleaner. Make sure that water does not come into contact with electrical parts.
- Wash the radiator plates with a high pressure of water: shower, hose, car washer.
- Replace all parts.
The outdoor unit does not need to be cleaned as often as the indoor unit. However, it is important to remove large debris in time so that the device does not overheat.
