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- Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Service Manual & Installation Manual Split System Air Conditioner Model numbers GE AIR C18 GE AIR C24 GE AIR C34 GE AIR C41...
- Page 4 Introduction and Features Model Remarks GE AIR C18 (Communication Seat-and-Ceiling Mounted Unit) 230V 50Hz R407C...
- Page 5 Model Remarks GE AIR C24(Communication Ceiling Mounted Unit) 230V 50Hz R407C...
- Page 6 Model Remarks GE AIR C34 (Communication Ceiling Mounted Unit) 380V 50Hz R407C GE AIR C41 (Communication Ceiling Mounted Unit)
- Page 7 1180 Dehumidify volume (L/h) C.O.P/EER (W/W) 2.325 2.444 2.19 2.34 Model GE AIR C18 IN GE AIR C24 IN Fan motor speed(r/min)(H/M/L) 820/720/620 600/550/500 Output power of motor(W) Fan Motor Capacitor Fan type-piece Centrifugal Fan 1 Centrifugal Fan 1 Diameter-length(mm) 283-148 450X140.5...
- Page 8 Air flow volume 1860 1860 Dehumidify volume (L/h) C.O.P/EER (W/W) 2.55 2.45 Model GE AIR C34 IN GE AIR C41 IN Fan motor speed(r/min)(H/M/L) 610/560/510 710/660/610 Output power of motor (W) Fan Motor Capacitor Fan type-piece Centrifugal Fan 1 Centrifugal Fan 1 Diameter-length (mm) 476X169.5...
- Page 9 Component Name Applicable to GE AIR C18 & C24 Indoor unit The drainage device (built-in type) will discharge condensing water out of the unit under cooling mode. Drainage pipe Guide louver (within air outlet) Connecting pipe Air outlet Air filter, air cleaner...
- Page 10 Applicable to GE AIR C34 & C41 Indoor unit The drainage device (built-in type) will discharge condensing water out of the unit under cooling mode. Drainage pipe Guide louver (within air outlet) Connecting pipe Air outlet Air filter, air cleaner...
- Page 11 Overall and Installing Dimension 4.1 Overall and Installing Dimension of Indoor Unit Applicable to GE AIR C18 IN Overall dimension Installing dimension Over 1500MM Over 1500MM Floor...
- Page 12 Applicable to GE AIR C24, C34 and C41 IN Overall dimension Installing dimension Over 1500MM Over 1500MM Floor...
- Page 13 4.2 Overall and Installing Dimension of Outdoor Unit Applicable to GE AIR C18 OUT Unit: mm Over 600 Bolt Wrench...
- Page 14 Applicable to GE AIR C24 OUT Unit: mm Over 600 Bolt Wrench...
- Page 15 Applicable to GE AIR C34 & C41 OUT Unit: mm Over 600 Bolt Wrench...
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Page 16: System Diagram
System Diagram 5.1 System Diagram for Cooling-and-Heating Unit Capillary 4-way valve Evaporator Condenser Cooling Gas-liquid separator Compressor Heating Switch on the power to start the unit. Low-pressure refrigerant vapor from evaporator is absorbed into the compressor, where it is compressed into high-temp. and high-pressure gas. The gas refrigerant is then diverted to condenser, where it is liquidized after heat exchange with outdoor air. -
Page 17: Electrical Diagram
Electrical Diagram GE AIR C18 GE AIR C24... - Page 18 GE AIR C34 GE AIR C41 In case of any change in the Electrical Diagram shown above, please follow the drawing on cabinet.
- Page 19 Controller and Remote Controller Function Manual and Operating Instructions Controller and Remote Controller Function Manual 1 7.1.1 Temperature Parameters Indoor preset temperature (T Indoor ambient temperature (T Outdoor condenser temperature (T preset amb. cond. 7.1.2 Basic Functions Under any mode, the compressor will keep running within 6 minutes once it is started (except under overfull protection). Once stopped, it cannot be restarted until after 3-minute delay.
- Page 20 7.1.2.3 Heating Mode 7.1.2.3.1 Heating Conditions and Process When T +1 , the unit will run under heating mode, in which case the valve, compressor, outdoor fan and amb. preset indoor fan will run at preset speed under preset cold air prevention conditions. If T +3 , the compressor and outdoor fan will be stopped, the valve is still energized and the indoor fan will amb.
- Page 21 7.1.3 AUTO ON/OFF and Sleep 71.3.1 AUTO ON/OFF AUTO ON When the timer is set to ON, the system will be under AUTO OFF status. At the time for AUTO ON, the controller will remain under its preset mode. The time interval for AUTO ON or OFF is 0.5h, and can be set within 0.5 - 24 hours. AUTO OFF You can set AUTO OFF function when the unit is under ON status.
- Page 22 Definition of Faults and Display of Run Indicator Notes: Protection Black for 3 seconds and The Run Indicator Defrost blink once will blink under one of following conditions upon Black for 3 seconds and Overfull protection start of the unit: blink 8 times 3.
- Page 23 You have to press ON/OFF key to switch off the unit and then press this key again before you can make the unit run under preset mode, provided that the exhaust temperature is lower than <90 . Otherwise, the Run Indicator will keep blinking. 7.1.5.5 Indoor Over temperature Protection If it is detected that the evaporator temperature (T )is equal to or higher than 56...
- Page 24 Description and Function of Remote Controller Keys Notes: Make sure that there is no obstruction between remote controller and signal receiving window. Do not fall off or throw the remote controller. Do not let any liquid flow into remote controller, or expose the remote controller under direct sunshine or extreme hot temperature.
- Page 25 Description and Function of Remote Controller Keys (After opening the front cover) Note: This remote controller is for general use and applicable to multiple types (functions) of air conditioner. Air, humid, light, anion, and save button are not used in this remote control. LCD display Display the information selected by each key...
- Page 26 Installation of Remote Controller Battery Operating Guideline General Procedures: Switch on the power and press ON/OFF key to start the air conditioner. Press MODE key to select your desired run mode. Press SWING key to enable the guide louver to swing at a specific angle. Press it again to stop the swing. Press FAN key to set the fan speed.
- Page 27 Disassembly and Assembly Procedures Disassembly Procedures of Indoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit Models: GE AIR C18 IN Disassemble Front Grill Manually push the clasp of front grill sub-assy downward to open the front grill. refer to Figure 8-1...
- Page 28 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Electric Box, Control Panel and Fan Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws to remove the electric box cover. Figure 8-4 Screw Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws to remove the electric box.
- Page 29 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Pump Drainage Pipe Use wire cutter to cut the cable bundle, separate the pump drainage pipe and the pump water outlet, use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the drainage pipe, then pull the pump drainage pipe outward to remove it.
- Page 30 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Filter, corner Inner Cover and Stepping Motor Filter Screw off the screws and pull out the filter. Use screwdriver to screw off the screws and remove the angle inner cover. Screw Screw off the screw beside the stepping motor, turn the stepping motor to a certain angle and then remove Figure 8-15 the stepping motor.
- Page 31 8.2 Disassembly Procedures of Indoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit Models: GE AIR C24, C34, C41 IN Disassemble Front Grill Sub-Assy Push the left and right clasps of the front grill to the center and lift them at the same time. After the front grill is in the 45 angle position, pull it backward.
- Page 32 Operating Procedures / Photos Grounding Wire Temp. Sensor Cable Water Level Switch Cable Water pump cable Socket Connector Stepping Motor Cable Figure 8-6 Water Tray Screw Figure 8-7 Disassemble Electric Box, Control Panel and Figure 8-8 Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws to remove Clasp the electric box cover.
- Page 33 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Motor and Evaporator Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws beside the isolation plate and then screw off the eight screws to remove the motor. Screw Use screwdriver to screw off the two screws of the connection board of evaporator.
- Page 34 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Pump Assy, Pump and Water Level Switch screw Use socket wrench to twist off the three nuts beside the pump assy, and then manually pull the pump assy upward to remove it. Figure 8-16 Use screwdriver to screw off the four screws beside the pump.
- Page 35 Operating Procedures / Photos Stepping Motor Screw Figure 8-21 Disassemble Guide Louver and Panel Controller Lift the connecting rod and manually separate it from the universal joint. Use screwdriver to unscrew the connecting screws. Use screwdriver to unscrew the screw beside the receiving window.
- Page 36 8.3 Disassembly Procedures of Outdoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit models: GE AIR C18, C24 OUT Disassemble Front Side Plate Screw off the four screws around the front side plate to remove the front side plate. (refer to Figure 8-25)
- Page 37 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Housing Screw Use screwdriver to screw off the screws around the housing to remove the cabinet. (refer to Figure 8-28) Cabinet Figure 8-28 Disassemble Electric Box Screw Use screwdriver to screw off the screws fixing the electric box, and pull the electric box to remove it.
- Page 38 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Axial Flow Fan Use spanner to remove the nut at the fan to remove the axial flow fan. Screw (refer to Figure 8-31) Axial Flow Fan Figure 8-31 Disassemble Outdoor Motor Motor Screw off the four tapping screws fixing the motor, pull out the motor lead-out cable plug, and Screw Fixing the Motor...
- Page 39 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Capillary Unsolder the soldering points at the capillary, the valve and the condenser to remove the capillary. Pay attention not to allow the soldering slag to block the capillary. Capillary (refer to Figure 8-34) Figure 8-34 Disassemble Valve Unscrew the two screws fixing the gas valve, unsolder the soldering point between the gas valve and the return-air...
- Page 40 8.4 Disassembly Procedures of Outdoor Unit Operating Procedures / Photos Applicable Unit models: GE AIR C34, C41 OUT Disassemble Rear Grill Screw off the tapping screws at the rear side plate, valve support chassis and condenser side plate to remove the rear grill.
- Page 41 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble housing Screw Unscrew the screws around the housing to remove it. Cabinet (refer to Figure 8-39) Figure 8-39 Disassemble Electric Box Unscrew the screws around the electric box sub-assy to remove the electric box sub-assy. Communication Cassette Type Unit Electric Box (refer to Figure 8-40)
- Page 42 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Axial Flow Fan Use spanner to remove the nut at the fan to remove the axial flow fan. Screw (refer to Figure 8-42) Screw Figure 8-42 Disassemble Outdoor Motor Motor Screw off the four tapping screws fixing the motor, pull Screw Fixing out the motor lead-out cable plug, and remove the motor.
- Page 43 Operating Procedures / Photos Disassemble Valve Unscrew the screw fixing the valve, unsolder the connecting pipe of the valve, and remove the valve. (refer to Figure 8-45) Liquid Screw Screw Valve Valve Figure 8-45 Disassemble Capillary Unsolder the soldering points between the capillary and other pipes to remove the capillary.
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Page 44: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Warning Be sure to stop the unit and plug off the power before cleaning your air conditioner. Otherwise, electric shock may happen. Don’t splash water on indoor unit, it may cause the risk of electric shock. Volatile liquids such as thinner or gasoline will cause damage to the appearance of air conditioner. -
Page 45: Installation Instructions
Installation Dimension Drawing 11.1 Indoor Unit above 1500 above 1500 Unit : mm Figure 1 Floor Model GE AIR C18 GE AIR C24 GE AIR C34 GE AIR C41 Outdoor Unit Obstacles above above 500 above 500 above 300 above 2000... - Page 46 Installation Dimension Drawing 11.2 Selection of Installation Position The air inlet and air outlet of the indoor unit must be far away from obstacles to ensure that airflow can reach every corner of the room; Ensure the installation of indoor unit is in conformity with the requirements of installation dimension drawing; Choose a place where four times of the weight of indoor unit can be withstood and operating noise and vibration are not increased;...
- Page 47 Ceiling Mount of Unit Body Initial Installation of Indoor Unit Attach the suspending frame base to the suspending bolt. Nuts and washers must be used at the upper and lower sides of the suspending frame base to secure it. The locating plate can prevent the washer from falling off.
- Page 48 25m (15m for 50 Series0 In case the 40~50N.m pipe is longer than 10m, add the following amount of refrigerant for each extra meter : 60~65N.m GE AIR C18 Add 30g GE AIR C24 Add 40g 70~75N.m...
- Page 49 Drainage Pipe 1 Installing Drainage Pipe The diameter of drainage pipe shall be equal to or larger than the diameter of the connecting pipe (size of polyethylene pipe : outer diameter 25mm, wall 1.5mm) The drainage pipe shall be short, with a declining slop as at least 1/100, so as to avoid the forming of gaseous envelope.
- Page 50 Cover Plate of Method of filling water Check Hole Drainage Pipe Check Hole Draining Outlet for Service Purpose (with Rubber Plug) (This outlet is only for discharging the water inside the drainage groove) above 100mm Plastic Spray Can (The pipe shall be around 100mm long) (Fill water from the air outlet side) Electrical Line Layout...
- Page 51 Connecting Unit Cables Open the cover of the electric box (1), pull in the power connecting cable through the rubber bushing A, and use the wire-pressed clamp to press them together. Carry out line connections according to the electrical diagram for the indoor side. After the connection is completed, secure the wire-pressed clamp.
- Page 52 Installing Front Panel As shown in Figure 4, align the position of the guide louver motor at the front panel with the position of the pipe outlet of the indoor unit. Installing Front Panel Install the front panel to the indoor unit temporarily. When installing, hang the clasp on the hook of the indoor unit opposite the position of the guide louver motor at the front panel (two positions).
- Page 53 Precautions : Improper tightness of the screw may cause the failure as shown in Figure 5. Air Leakage Air Leakage at Ceiling Water Condensation Water Dripping (Figure 5) In case there is still split between the ceiling and the decorative front panel after the screws are installed, adjust the height of the unit again.
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Page 54: Installing Outdoor Unit
Installing Outdoor Unit 11.3 Installing Outdoor Unit Selection of Installation Position of Outdoor Unit A place where noise and airflow generated by air exhaust do not affect the neighbors; Choose a place with good ventilation to ensure good ventilation of outdoor unit; No obstacles near the outdoor unit obstructing the air intake and air exhaust of the unit;... - Page 55 Using Vacuum Pump Connect the flexible charge tube of the manifold valve with the charge mouth of the low pressure valve (both the high and low pressure valves must be closed). Connect the flexible charge tube with the vacuum pump. Put the low pressure (Lo) handle of the manifold valve to the complete open position.
- Page 56 Single Phase 3-Phase Cooling Only Type Heating and Cooling Type 5-Core Rubber Covered 5-Core Rubber Covered 5-Core Rubber Covered 3-Core Rubber Covered 3-Core Rubber Cable (Connecting Cable (Connecting to Cable (Connecting to Cable (Connecting to Covered Cable Electric Network Power Indoor Unit) Electric Network Power Source)
- Page 57 Trouble-Shooting Power cutoff Restore power supply Resolve the problem of short-circuit, Fuse burn-out Short-circuit between lines replace fuse Resolve the problem of poor contact Power plug is not firmly seated or connection is poor Plug is securely seated in the socket Check the line connection according Line connection failure between indoor unit To the electrical diagram and ensure...
- Page 58 Outdoor unit is installed in an Outdoor side shall have good ventilation improper position and install proper weather screen Block in filter of indoor unit Periodically clean the filter Wash away dust deposited on the Block in outdoor heat exchanger surface of heat exchanger Fan speed is set too low Set the speed as high or medium...
- Page 59 Defrosting is incomplete Replace defrosting temp. sensor Insufficient flow through pipeline valve Fully open the valve Insufficient refrigerant Find out leakage point and charge refrigerant Poor thermal insulation of refrigerant Big pipe and small pipe shall have separate connecting pipe between outdoor unit thermal insulation and indoor unit Do not install it directly at steel window...
- Page 60 Trouble-Shooting Air –conditioning unit cannot be started Trip of circuit Check insulation resistance for When set short-circuiter breaker or as ON , it trips grounding; Confirm if burn-out of air-conditioning unit has electrical immediately fuse leakage or is short-circuited Check circuit breaker, When turning the air-conditioning unit measure resistance to the...