Panasonic CS-E18EKK - User Manual

1 Safety Precautions 3
2 Specification
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2.1. CS-E18EKK CU-E18EKK
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2.2. CS-E21EKK CU-E21EKK
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3 Location of controls and components
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3.1. Indoor Unit
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3.2. Outdoor Unit
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3.3. Remote Control
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4 Dimension
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4.1. Indoor Unit & Remote Control
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4.2. Outdoor Unit
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5 Refrigeration Cycle Diagram
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6 Block Diagram
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7 Wiring Diagram
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7.1. CS-E18EKK CS-E21EKK
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7.2. CU-E18EKK CU-E21EKK
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CS-E18EKK CU-E18EKK
CS-E21EKK CU-E21EKK
8 Printed Circuit Board 16
8.1. Indoor Unit
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8.2. Outdoor Unit
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9 Installation Instructions
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9.1. Select The Best Location
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9.2. Indoor Unit
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9.3. Outdoor Unit
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10 Operation And Control
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10.1. Basic Function
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10.2. Protection Control
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11 Servicing Mode
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11.1. Auto Switch Operation
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11.2. Indicator Panel
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12 Troubleshooting Guide
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12.1. Refrigeration Cycle System
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Air Conditioner
CONTENTS
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Order No: MAC0512116C1

Summary

1 Safety Precautions

2 Specifications

2.1. CS-E18 EKK CU-E18 EKK Specifications

Specifications for CS-E18EKK CU-E18EKK model, including performance and electrical data.

2.2. CS-E21 EKK CU-E21 EKK Specifications

Specifications for CS-E21EKK CU-E21EKK model, including performance and electrical data.

3 Location of Controls and Components

3.1. Indoor Unit Components

Details the location of controls and components on the indoor unit.

3.2. Outdoor Unit Components

Details the location of controls and components on the outdoor unit.

3.3. Remote Control Layout

Details the location of controls and components on the remote control.

4 Unit Dimensions

4.1. Indoor Unit and Remote Control Dimensions

Provides dimensional information for the indoor unit and remote control.

4.2. Outdoor Unit Dimensions

Provides dimensional information for the outdoor unit.

5 Refrigeration Cycle Diagram

6 Block Diagram

7 Wiring Diagrams

7.1. CS-E18 EKK CS-E21 EKK Wiring

Wiring diagram for CS-E18EKK and CS-E21EKK indoor units.

7.2. CU-E18 EKK CU-E21 EKK Wiring

Wiring diagram for CU-E18EKK and CU-E21EKK outdoor units.

8 Printed Circuit Boards

8.1. Indoor Unit PCB Layout

Diagram of the main printed circuit board for the indoor unit.

8.2. Outdoor Unit PCB Layout

Diagram of the main printed circuit board for the outdoor unit.

9 Installation Instructions

9.1. Select The Best Location

Guidelines for selecting optimal indoor and outdoor unit installation locations.

9.2. Indoor Unit Installation

Detailed procedures for installing the indoor unit.

3. Embedded Piping Installation

Detailed instructions for handling embedded piping during indoor unit installation.

9.2.4. Indoor Unit Electrical Wiring

Procedure for connecting the electrical wiring for the indoor unit.

9.2.5. Super Alleru-Buster Filter Installation

Instructions for installing the Super Alleru-buster filter.

9.2.6. Front Grille Removal

Procedure for removing and reinstalling the front grille for servicing.

9.3. Outdoor Unit Installation

Guidelines for selecting the best location and installing the outdoor unit.

9.3.2. Connecting the Piping

Steps for connecting the refrigerant piping to the indoor and outdoor units.

9.3.3. Equipment Evacuation

Procedure for evacuating air from the refrigeration system.

9.3.4. Outdoor Unit Electrical Wiring

Procedure for connecting the electrical wiring for the outdoor unit.

9.3.5. Pipe Insulation

Instructions for insulating pipes to prevent condensation.

9.3.7. Drainage Check

Procedure to verify proper drainage functionality of the indoor unit.

9.3.8. Performance Evaluation

Steps to evaluate the air conditioner's performance after installation.

10 Operation and Control

10.1. Basic Function Overview

Overview of the inverter control and basic operational functions.

10.1.1. Internal Setting Temperature

Explanation of how internal setting temperature is determined and updated.

10.1.2. Airflow Direction Control

Details on vertical and horizontal airflow control methods.

10.1.2.1. Vertical Airflow Control

How to control vertical airflow direction using the remote control.

10.1.2.2. Horizontal Airflow Control

How to control horizontal airflow direction using the remote control.

10.1.3. Quiet Operation Mode

Purpose and control conditions for quiet operation mode.

10.1.3.1. Quiet Operation (Soft Dry)

Specifics of quiet operation during Soft Dry mode for indoor fan and compressor.

10.1.3.2. Quiet Operation (Heating)

Purpose and control conditions for quiet operation in heating mode.

10.1.4. Powerful Mode Operation

How powerful mode operation achieves faster temperature setting.

10.1.5. ON Timer Control

How the ON timer allows earlier operation start for comfort.

10.1.6. OFF Timer Control

How the OFF timer allows setting a specific stop time.

10.1.7. Auto Restart Control

How the unit restarts automatically after a power interruption.

10.2. Protection Controls

Overview of various protection mechanisms for the air conditioner.

10.2.1. Time Delay Safety Control

Ensures compressor does not start for three minutes after stopping.

10.2.2. 30 Seconds Forced Operation

The compressor runs for 30 seconds after starting, with exceptions.

10.2.3. Total Running Current Control

Mechanism to decrease or stop compressor based on running current.

10.2.4. IPM Protection Control

Protection against abnormal current and overheating of IPM.

10.2.5. Compressor Overheating Prevention

Protects compressor from overheating via discharge pipe temperature monitoring.

10.2.6. Outdoor High Pressure Prevention

Prevents operation issues due to high pressure in outdoor unit.

10.2.7. Compressor Protection (Refrigeration)

Protects compressor from abnormalities in the refrigeration cycle.

10.2.8. Four-way Valve Operation Detection

Detects abnormalities in the four-way valve during cooling/heating switching.

10.2.9. Freeze Prevention Control

Prevents freezing by adjusting operation based on heat exchanger temperature.

10.2.10. Outdoor Air Temperature Control

Limits maximum power based on outdoor air temperature.

10.2.11. Indoor Air Temperature Control

Limits maximum power based on indoor intake air temperature during heating.

11 Servicing Mode

11.1. Auto Switch Operation

Details operations performed by pressing the 'AUTO' switch for servicing.

11.2. Indicator Panel Guide

Explanation of the indicator panel lights and their meanings.

12 Troubleshooting Guide

12.1. Refrigeration Cycle System Diagnosis

Diagnosing malfunctions related to the refrigeration cycle system.

12.2. Condition vs. Pressure;Current Relationship

Correlations between air conditioner conditions, pressure, and electric current.

12.3. Breakdown Self Diagnosis Function

How to use the self-diagnosis function to identify breakdowns.

12.4. Error Codes Table

Table listing error codes, their meanings, and primary verification locations.

13 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions

13.1. Indoor Electronic Controller and Board

Procedure for disassembling the indoor unit's electronic controller and control board.

13.2. Indoor Cross Flow Fan and Fan Motor

Procedure for disassembling the indoor unit's cross flow fan and fan motor.

13.3. Outdoor Propeller Fan and Fan Motor

Procedure for disassembling the outdoor unit's propeller fan and fan motor.

14 Technical Data

14.1. CS-E18 EKK CU-E18 EKK Cooling Characteristics (Outdoor Temp)

Cooling characteristics of CS-E18EKK CU-E18EKK at different outdoor air temperatures.

14.1. CS-E18 EKK CU-E18 EKK Current Characteristics (Outdoor Temp)

Current characteristics of CS-E18EKK CU-E18EKK at different outdoor air temperatures.

14.1. CS-E18 EKK CU-E18 EKK Heating Characteristics (Outdoor Temp)

Heating characteristics of CS-E18EKK CU-E18EKK at different outdoor air temperatures.

14.1. CS-E18 EKK CU-E18 EKK Cooling Characteristics (Piping Length)

Cooling performance characteristics based on piping length for CS-E18EKK.

14.1. CS-E18 EKK CU-E18 EKK Heating Characteristics (Piping Length)

Heating performance characteristics based on piping length for CS-E18EKK.

14.2. CS-E21 EKK CU-E21 EKK Cooling Characteristics (Outdoor Temp)

Cooling characteristics of CS-E21EKK CU-E21EKK at different outdoor air temperatures.

14.2. CS-E21 EKK CU-E21 EKK Current Characteristics (Outdoor Temp)

Current characteristics of CS-E21EKK CU-E21EKK at different outdoor air temperatures.

14.2. CS-E21 EKK CU-E21 EKK Heating Characteristics (Outdoor Temp)

Heating characteristics of CS-E21EKK CU-E21EKK at different outdoor air temperatures.

14.2. CS-E21 EKK CU-E21 EKK Cooling Characteristics (Piping Length)

Cooling performance characteristics based on piping length for CS-E21EKK.

14.2. CS-E21 EKK CU-E21 EKK Heating Characteristics (Piping Length)

Heating performance characteristics based on piping length for CS-E21EKK.

14.3. Sensible Capacity Chart

Chart detailing sensible cooling capacity under various conditions.

15 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List

15.1. CS-E18 EKK CS-E21 EKK Exploded View

Exploded view diagram for CS-E18EKK CS-E21EKK models.

15.2. CS-E18 EKK CS-E21 EKK Parts List

Replacement parts list for CS-E18EKK CS-E21EKK models.

15.3. CU-E18 EKK CU-E21 EKK Exploded View

Exploded view diagram for CU-E18EKK CU-E21EKK models.

15.4. CU-E18 EKK CU-E21 EKK Parts List

Replacement parts list for CU-E18EKK CU-E21EKK models.

Panasonic CS-E18EKK Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	CS-E18EKK
Category	Air Conditioner
Language	English