Lg electronics window-type air conditioner owner's manual (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG LWHD8000RY5
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LG Room Air Conditioner SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: LWHD8000R,LWHD8000RY5,LWHD1000R,LWHD8000RY6 CAUTION • BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. • ONLY FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Air Conditioner Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions............................3 Dimensions ..............................6 Outside Dimensions ...........................6 Product Specifications ..........................7 Installation ...............................8 Select the Best Location ..........................8 Installation Check ............................8 How to Secure the Drain Pipe ........................8 How to Install..............................9 Operation ..............................12 Function of Controls ..........................12 Disassembly ..............................13 Mechanical Parts............................13 Air handling Parts.............................14...
Safety Precautions 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 instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
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Safety Precautions Plug in the power plug Do not operate or stop the Do not damage or use an properly. unit by inserting or pulling unspecified power cord. out the power plug. • Otherwise, it will cause • It will cause electric shock or •...
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Safety Precautions If water enters the product, turn off the the power Do not clean the air conditioner with water. switch of the main body of appliance. Contact ser- vice center after taking the power-plug out from the socket. • It will cause electric shock or failure of machine. •...
Dimensions Dimensions Symbols Used in this Manual This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock. This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the air conditioner. This symbol indicates special notes. NOTICE Outside Dimensions 492 (19 ") 42 (1 ")
Installation Installation Select the Best Location 1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly. 2. Install the unit where the sun does not shine directly on the INSIDE OUTSIDE unit. FENCE AWNING 3. The outside of the cabinet must extend outward for at least 12"...
Installation How to Install INNER Window Requirements SILL All supporting parts should be secured to NOTICE firm wood, masonry, or metal. 1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths of 22" to 36". The upper and lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13"...
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Installation BEFORE INSTALLATION 1. Insert the guide panels into the guides of the air conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with screws (TYPE A) as Type A shown Figure. 5. 2. Cut the adhesive-backed seal strip (TYPE D) to the window width.
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Installation 4. SECURE THE GUIDE PANELS L Bracket Extend the guide panels (TYPE F) to fill the window Type A opening using 4 screws (TYPE B) to secure them, as shown in Figure. 11. Sash Seal (Type F) 5. INSTALL THE SASH SEAL AND SASH LOCK Type B a.
Disassembly Disassembly — Before the following disassembly, set the CONTROL BOX to OFF and disconnect the power cord. Mechanical Parts 1. Front Grille 1. Open the lnlet grille downward and remove the air filter. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the front grille.(See Figure 12) 3.
Disassembly Air Handling Parts 4. Air Guide and Turbo Fan 1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 1) 2. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 3. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 3) 4. Remove the 4 screws that fasten the brace. 5.
Disassembly Electrical Parts 7. Overload Protector 1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 2. Remove the nut that fastens the terminal cover. 3. Remove the terminal cover. (See Figure 19) 4. Remove all the leads from the overload protec- tor.
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Disassembly 10. Power Cord 1. Remove the control box. (Refer to section 3) 2. Open the top cover from the control box. (Refer to section 9) 3. Disconnect the front panel from the control box. (See Figure 22) 4. Disconnect two leads from the capacitor and relay.
Disassembly Refrigerating Cycle 12. Condenser CAUTION: Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon Recovery System. If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting the Freon Leave the valve in place after servicing the system.
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Disassembly NOTICE — Replacement of the refrigeration cycle. 6. Recharge as follows : 1. When replacing the refrigeration cycle, be sure to Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon 1) Refrigeration cycle systems are charged from recovery System. the High-side. If the total charge cannot be put If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, in the High-side, the balance will be put in the install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting...
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Disassembly Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, Charging cylinder, Manifold gauge, Brazing equipment. Pin-off tool capable of making a vapor-proof seal, Leak detector, Tubing cutter, Hand Tools to remove components, Service valve. Figure 25B-Charging Figure 25A-Pulling Vacuum Service Manual 19...
Schematic Diagram Wiring Diagram CN-AC/DC CN-AC/DC CN-MOTOR GN/YL MOTOR DC PCB ASSEMBLY CAPACITOR CN-TH1 POWER TRANS THERMISTOR CN-PWR SWITCH DC12V FUSE CN-12V Ribbed 250V/T3.15A H.V. CN-HVB Plain ASSEMBLY GN/YL RY-COMP COMP. AC PCB ASSEMBLY AIR FILTER WIRING DIAGRAM ASSEMBLY S: Service Parts N: Non Service Parts LOCATION Q'TY...
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Piping System CONDENSER COIL CAPILLARY TUBE MOTOR COMPRESSOR TURBO FAN EVAPORATOR COIL Figure 26 is a brief description of the important components and their function in what is called the refrigeration system. This will help you to understand the refrigeration cycle and the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling cycle. ROOM AIR CONITIONER CYCLE OF REFRIGERATION EVAPORATOR COILS...
Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide In general, possible trouble is classified in two kinds. The one is called Starting Failure which is caused from an electrical defect, and the other is ineffective Air Conditioning caused by a defect in the refrigeration circuit and improper application. Unit runs but poor cooling.
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Troubleshooting Guide Fails to Start Check of power source. Check circuit breaker and fuse. Check of control switch Gas leakage of feeler bulb setting. of thermostat Check of control switch. Compressor only fails to Fan only fails to start. start. Improper wiring.
Troubleshooting Guide Electrical Parts Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 1 The unit does not operate. Is the • Check the Fuse. • Check the Fuse. Trans input power AC 115V? • Check the wiring diagram. • Check the wiring diagram. • Check the Main Is the Trans output power Is shorted the Trans.
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Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 2 The compressor does not operate. Is setting • Select the setting Temp. to lower Number. Temp. set lower than Room Temp.-0.5°C? Is the voltage No.10 Is the voltage N0.9 of Does the Unit delay of IC01M 0V? IC01M DC 12V? for 3 minutes? •...
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Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 4 FAN does not operate. Is the voltage NO.1 or 2 or 4 • Replace IC01M. of IC01M DC 12V? Is the voltage NO.16 or 15 or 13 • Replace IC01M. of IC01M 0V? • Check the RY-Hi or RY-Med or RY-Lo.
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Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 6 Remote controller does not operate. Is the voltage of Battery • Replace the battery. over 2.3V? Is the voltage No.10 • Check the PCB pattern. of CN-AC/DC on DC PCB • Check the PCB pattern. Ass'y DC 5V? •...
Troubleshooting Guide Electrical Parts Possible Trouble 1 The unit does not operate. Is the • Check the Fuse. • Check the Fuse. Trans input power AC 115V? • Check the wiring diagram. • Check the wiring diagram. • Check the AC Is the Trans output power Is shorted the Trans.
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Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 2 The compressor does not operate. Is desired • Select the desired Temp. to lower Number. Temp. set lower than Room Temp.-0.5°C? Is the voltage No.10 Is the voltage N0.9 of Is the Unit for 3 minutes of IC01M 0V? IC01M DC 12V? delay?
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Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 4 FAN does not operate. Is the voltage NO.1 or 2 or 4 • Replace IC01M. of IC01M DC 5V? Is the voltage NO.16 or 15 or 13 • Replace IC01M. of IC01M 0V? • Check the RY-Hi or RY-Med or RY-Lo.
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Troubleshooting Guide Possible Trouble 6 It displays abnormally on DC PCB Ass’y. • Replace IC01G, Are IC01G and IC02G IC02G. • Connect connector Is the connection of to CN-AC/DC exactly. CN-AC/DC OK? Does the IC03G • Replace IC03G. operate normally on AC PCB Ass'y? •...
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Troubleshooting Guide COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Fan motor will not run. No power Check voltage at outlet. Correct if none. Power supply cord Check voltage to Control Box. If none, check power supply cord. Replace cord if circuit is open. Wire disconnected or con- Connect wire.
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Troubleshooting Guide COMPLAINT CAUSE REMEDY Compressor will not run, Thermistor Check the TEMP control. If not at the lowest number, but fan motor runs. set TEMP control to this setting and restart the unit. Check the continuity of the thermistor. Replace the thermistor if the circuit is open.