Service Manual Cu2e15pbe Cu2e18pbe Cu3e18pbe Cu4e23pbe
Service Manual Cu2e15pbe Cu2e18pbe Cu3e18pbe Cu4e23pbe
Air Conditioner
Outdoor Unit
CU-2E15PBE
CU-2E18PBE
CU-3E18PBE
CU-4E23PBE
Destination
Europe
Please file and use this manual together with the service manual for Model No. CS-ME5PKE CS-E7PKEW CS-E9PKEW
CS-E12PKEW CS-E15PKEW CS-E18PKEW CS-E21PKEW CS-XE7PKEW CS-XE9PKEW CS-XE12PKEW CS-XE15PKEW
CS-XE18PKEW CS-XE21PKEW CS-ME9PD3EA CS-ME12PD3EA CS-ME18PD3EA CS-ME9PB4EA CS-ME12PB4EA
CS-ME18PB4EA CS-ME21PB4EA CS-E9GFEW CS-E12GFEW CS-E18GFEW CS-E9GFEW-2 CS-E12GFEW-2 CS-E18GFEW-2,
Order No. PAPAMY1301090CE PAPAMY1212045CE PAPAMY1301096CE PAPAMY1301095CE RAC0704001C2 MAC0804027A2
WARNING
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public.
It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product.
Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to
service or repair the product or products dealt with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING This indication shows the possibility of causing death or serious injury.
CAUTION This indication shows the possibility of causing injury or damage to properties.
Carry out test run to confirm that no abnormality occurs after the servicing. Then, explain to user the operation,
care and maintenance as stated in instructions. Please remind the customer to keep the operating instructions for
future reference.
WARNING
2. If wiring unit is supplied as repairing part, do not repair or connect the wire even only partial wire break. Exchange the whole wiring unit.
4. Engage dealer or specialist for installation and servicing. If installation or servicing done by the user is defective, it will cause water leakage,
electrical shock or fire.
5. Install according to this installation instructions strictly. If installation is defective, it will cause water leakage, electric shock or fire.
6. Use the attached accessories parts and specified parts for installation and servicing. Otherwise, it will cause the set to fall, water leakage,
fire or electrical shock.
7. Install at a strong and firm location which is able to withstand the set’s weight. If the strength is not enough or installation is not properly done,
the set will drop and cause injury.
8. For electrical work, follow the local national wiring standard, regulation and the installation instruction. An independent circuit and single outlet
must be used. If electrical circuit capacity is not enough or defect found in electrical work, it will cause electrical shock or fire.
9. This equipment is strongly recommended to install with Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) or Residual Current Device (RCD).
Otherwise, it may cause electrical shock and fire in case equipment breakdown or insulation breakdown.
10. Do not use joint cable for indoor/outdoor connection cable. Use the specified indoor/outdoor connection cable, refer to Installation
Instruction CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE INDOOR UNIT and connect tightly for indoor/outdoor connection. Clamp the cable so that no
external force will be acted on the terminal. If connecting or fixing is not perfect, it will cause heat up or fire at the connection.
11. Wire routing must be properly arranged so that control board cover is fixed properly. If control board cover is not fixed perfectly, it will cause
heat-up or fire at the connection point of terminal, fire or electrical shock.
12. When install or relocate air conditioner, do not let any substance other than the specified refrigerant, eg. air etc. mix into refrigeration cycle
(piping). (Mixing of air etc. will cause abnormal high pressure in refrigeration cycle and result in explosion, injury etc.).
13. Do not install outdoor unit near handrail of veranda. When installing air-conditioner unit at veranda of high rise building, child may climb up to
outdoor unit and cross over the handrail and causing accident.
14. This equipment must be properly earthed. Earth line must not be connected to gas pipe, water pipe, earth of lightning rod and
telephone. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock in case equipment breakdown or insulation breakdown.
15. Keep away from small children, the thin film may cling to nose and mouth and prevent breathing.
16. Do not use unspecified cord, modified cord, joint cord or extension cord for power supply cord. Do not share the single outlet
with other electrical appliances. Poor contact, poor insulation or over current will cause electrical shock or fire.
17. Tighten the flare nut with torque wrench according to specified method. If the flare nut is over-tightened, after a long period, the
flare may break and cause refrigerant gas leakage.
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18. For R410A models, when connecting the piping, do not use any existing (R22) pipes and flare nuts. Using such same may
cause abnormally high pressure in the refrigeration cycle (piping), and possibly result in explosion and injury. Use only R410A
materials.
Thickness of copper pipes used with R410A must be more than 0.8mm. Never use copper pipes thinner than 0.8mm.
It is desirable that the amount of residual oil is less than 40 mg/10m.
19. During installation, install the refrigerant piping properly before run the compressor. (Operation of compressor without fixing refrigeration
piping and valves at opened condition will cause suck-in of air, abnormal high pressure in refrigeration cycle and result in explosion, injury
etc.).
20. During pump down operation, stop the compressor before remove the refrigeration piping. (Removal of refrigeration piping while
compressor is operating and valves are opened condition will cause suck-in of air, abnormal high pressure in refrigeration cycle and result
in explosion, injury etc.).
21. After completion of installation or service, confirm there is no leakage or refrigerant gas. It may generate toxic gas when the refrigerant
contacts with fire.
22. Ventilate if there is refrigerant gas leakage during operation. It may cause toxic gas when refrigerant contacts with fire.
23. Do not insert your fingers or other objects into the unit, high speed rotating fan may cause injury.
24. Must not use other parts except original parts described in catalog and manual.
25. Using of refrigerant other than the specified type may cause product damage, burst and injury etc.
CAUTION
1. Do not install the unit at place where leakage of flammable gas may occur. In case gas leaks and accumulates at surrounding of the
unit, it may cause fire.
2. Carry out drainage piping as mentioned in installation instructions. If drainage is not perfect, water may enter the room and damage
the furniture.
3. Tighten the flare nut with torque wrench according to specified method. If the flare nut is over-tightened, after a long period, the flare
may break and cause refrigerant gas leakage.
4. Do not touch outdoor unit air inlet and aluminium fin. It may cause injury.
6. Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder; typically the melting point is 50°F – 70°F (30°C – 40°C) higher. Please use
a high temperature solder iron. In case of the soldering iron with temperature control, please set it to 700 ± 20°F (370 ± 10°C). Pb free solder
will tend to splash when heated too high (about 1100°F / 600°C).
7. Power supply connection to the room air conditioner.
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Use power supply cord 3 x 1.5 mm (CU-2E15***, CU-2E18***), 3 x 2.5 mm (CU-3E18***, CU-4E23***) type designation 60245 IEC 57
(CU-2E15***, CU-2E18***), 245 IEC 57 (CU-3E18***, CU-4E23***) or heavier cord.
Connect the power supply cord of the air conditioner to the mains using one of the following method.
Power supply point should be in easily accessible place for power disconnection in case of emergency.
In some countries, permanent connection of this air conditioner to the power supply is prohibited.
i. Power supply connection to the receptacle using power plug.
Use an approved 15/16A (CU-2E15***, CU-2E18), 16A (CU-3E18***), 20A (CU-4E23***) power plug with earth pin for the connection to the
socket.
ii. Power supply connection to a circuit breaker for the permanent connection.
Use an approved 16A (CU-2E15***, CU-2E18, CU-3E18***), 20A (CU-4E23***) circuit breaker for the permanent connection.
It must be a double pole switch with a minimum 3.0 mm contact gap.
8. Do not release refrigerant during piping work for installation, servicing, reinstallation and during repairing a refrigerant parts.
Take care of the liquid refrigerant, it may cause frostbite.
9. Installation or servicing work: It may need two people to carry out the installation or servicing work.
10. Do not install this appliance in a laundry room or other location where water may drip from the ceiling, etc.
11. Do not sit or step on the unit, you may fall down accidentally.
12. Do not touch the sharp aluminum fins or edges of metal parts.
If you are required to handle sharp parts during installation or servicing, please wear hand glove.
Sharp parts may cause injury.
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2. Specifications
2.1 CU-2E15PBE
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Item Unit OUTDOOR UNIT
Dry Bulb Wet Bulb
Maximum °C 32 23
Cooling
Minimum °C 16 11
Indoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 30 —
Heating
Minimum °C 16 —
Maximum °C 46 26
Cooling
Minimum °C -10 —
Outdoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 24 18
Heating
Minimum °C -15 -16
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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2.2 CU-2E18PBE
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Item Unit OUTDOOR UNIT
Dry Bulb Wet Bulb
Maximum °C 32 23
Cooling
Minimum °C 16 11
Indoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 30 —
Heating
Minimum °C 16 —
Maximum °C 46 26
Cooling
Minimum °C -10 —
Outdoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 24 18
Heating
Minimum °C -15 -16
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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2.3 CU-3E18PBE
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Item Unit OUTDOOR UNIT
Dry Bulb Wet Bulb
Maximum °C 32 23
Cooling
Minimum °C 16 11
Indoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 30 —
Heating
Minimum °C 16 —
Maximum °C 46 26
Cooling
Minimum °C -10 —
Outdoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 24 18
Heating
Minimum °C -15 -16
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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2.4 CU-4E23PBE
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Item Unit OUTDOOR UNIT
Dry Bulb Wet Bulb
Maximum °C 32 23
Cooling
Minimum °C 16 11
Indoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 30 —
Heating
Minimum °C 16 —
Maximum °C 46 26
Cooling
Minimum °C -10 —
Outdoor Operation Range
Maximum °C 24 18
Heating
Minimum °C -15 -16
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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Multi Split Combination Possibility:
o A single outdoor unit enables air conditioning of up to two separate rooms for CU-2E15PBE, CU-2E18PBE.
o A single outdoor unit enables air conditioning of up to three separate rooms for CU-3E18PBE.
o A single outdoor unit enables air conditioning of up to four separate rooms for CU-4E23PBE.
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Indoor Unit : CS-ME5PKE, CS-E7/9/12PKEW, CS-E9/12GFEW, CS-ME9/12PB4EA, CS-ME9/12PD3EA
Outdoor Unit : CU-2E15PBE
2 Room 1 Room
Indoor Unit Capacity (kW) Total Indoor Capacity (kW) Indoor Unit Capacity (kW) Total Indoor Capacity (kW)
16 + 16 32 16 16
16 + 20 36 20 20
16 + 25 41 25 25
16 + 28 44 28 28
16 + 32 48 32 32
20 + 20 40
20 + 25 45
20 + 28 48
20 + 32 52
25 + 25 50
25 + 28 53
28 + 28 56
2 Room 1 Room
Indoor Unit Capacity (kW) Total Indoor Capacity (kW) Indoor Unit Capacity (kW) Total Indoor Capacity (kW)
16 + 16 32 16 16
16 + 20 36 20 20
16 + 25 41 25 25
16 + 28 44 28 28
16 + 32 48 32 32
20 + 20 40
20 + 25 45
20 + 28 48
20 + 32 52
25 + 25 50
25 + 28 53
25 + 32 57
28 + 28 56
28 + 32 60
32 + 32 64
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Indoor Unit : CS-ME5PKE, CS-E7/9/12/15/18PKEW, CS-E9/12/18GFEW, CS-ME9/12/18PB4EA,
CS-ME9/12/18PD3EA
Outdoor Unit : CU-3E18PBE
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Indoor Unit : CS-ME5PKE, CS-E7/9/12/15/18/21PKEW, CS-E9/12/18GFEW, CS-ME9/12/18/21PB4EA,
CS-ME9/12/18PD3EA
Outdoor Unit : CU-4E23PBE
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4 Room 3 Room 2 Room 1 Room
Indoor Unit Total Indoor Indoor Unit Total Indoor Indoor Unit Total Indoor Indoor Unit Total Indoor
Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW) Capacity (kW)
20 + 20 + 25 + 28 93 25 + 25 + 40 90
20 + 20 + 25 + 32 97 25 + 25 + 50 100
20 + 20 + 25 + 40 105 25 + 25 + 60 110
20 + 20 + 28 + 28 96 25 + 28 + 28 81
20 + 20 + 28 + 32 100 25 + 28 + 32 85
20 + 20 + 28 + 40 108 25 + 28 + 40 93
20 + 20 + 32 + 32 104 25 + 28 + 50 103
20 + 25 + 25 + 25 95 25 + 32 + 32 89
20 + 25 + 25 + 28 98 25 + 32 + 40 97
20 + 25 + 25 + 32 102 25 + 32 + 50 107
20 + 25 + 25 + 40 110 25 + 40 + 40 105
20 + 25 + 28 + 28 101 28 + 28 + 28 84
20 + 25 + 28 + 32 105 28 + 28 + 32 88
20 + 25 + 32 + 32 109 28 + 28 + 40 96
20 + 28 + 28 + 28 104 28 + 28 + 50 106
20 + 28 + 28 + 32 108 28 + 32 + 32 92
25 + 25 + 25 + 25 100 28 + 32 + 40 100
25 + 25 + 25 + 28 103 28 + 32 + 50 110
25 + 25 + 25 + 32 107 28 + 40 + 40 108
25 + 25 + 28 + 28 106 32 + 32 + 32 96
25 + 25 + 28 + 32 110 32 + 32 + 40 104
25 + 28 + 28 + 28 109
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3. Dimensions
3.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
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4. Refrigeration Cycle Diagram
4.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
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4.2 CU-3E18PBE
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4.3 CU-4E23PBE
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5. Block Diagram
5.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
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5.2 CU-3E18PBE
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5.3 CU-4E23PBE
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6. Wiring Connection Diagram
6.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
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6.2 CU-3E18PBE
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6.3 CU-4E23PBE
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7. Electronic Circuit Diagram
7.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
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7.2 CU-3E18PBE
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7.3 CU-4E23PBE
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8. Printed Circuit Board
8.1 Main Printed Circuit Board
8.1.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
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8.1.2 CU-3E18PBE CU-4E23PBE
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8.2 Noise Filter Printed Circuit Board
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8.4 CPU Printed Circuit Board
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9. Installation Information
9.1 CU-2E15PBE
9.1.1 Check Points
9.1.2 The Shapes of the 3-Way Valve Caps of the Outdoor Unit Have Been Changed
Accompanying the changes in the shapes of the 3-way valve caps, the tightening method has also been changed.
Firmly tighten the 3-way valve caps by hand, and then tighten them up by another 30 degrees or so (one-twelfth
of a full turn) using a spanner or adjustable spanner.
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9.2 CU-2E18PBE
9.2.1 Check Points
9.2.2 The Shapes of the 3-Way Valve Caps of the Outdoor Unit Have Been Changed
Accompanying the changes in the shapes of the 3-way valve caps, the tightening method has also been changed.
Firmly tighten the 3-way valve caps by hand, and then tighten them up by another 30 degrees or so (one-twelfth
of a full turn) using a spanner or adjustable spanner.
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9.3 CU-3E18PBE
9.3.1 Check Points
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9.4 CU-4E23PBE
9.4.1 Check Points
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10. Installation Instruction
10.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
10.1.1 Select The Best Location
If an awning is built over the unit to prevent direct
sunlight or rain, be careful that heat radiation from
the condenser is not obstructed.
There should not be any animal or plant which
could be affected by hot air discharged.
Keep the spaces indicated by arrows from wall,
ceiling, fence or other obstacles.
Do not place any obstacles which may cause a
short circuit of the discharged air.
If piping length is over the common length,
additional refrigerant should be added as shown
in the table.
Additional
Std. Min. Max. total Max.
gas charge
Piping size Length Length Length Elevation
amount
(m) (m) (m) (m)
(g/m)
Gas Liquid 5 m / 3 m /
9.52 mm 6.35 mm indoor indoor 30 10 15
(3/8") (1/4") unit unit
Note:
(1) It is possible to extend the piping length of one unit
up to 20 meters.
However, the total piping length must not exceed
30 meters.
(2) If the length exceeds 20 meters, refrigerant of 15g
per meter must be added.
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10.1.4 Connect the Piping
Connecting The Piping To Indoor Unit
Please make flare after inserting flare nut (locate at Do not over tighten, over tightening may cause gas leakage.
joint portion of tube assembly) onto the copper Piping size Torque
pipe. 6.35 mm (1/4") [18 N•m (1.8 kgf.m)]
(In case of using long piping) 9.52 mm (3/8") [42 N•m (4.3 kgf.m)]
12.7 mm (1/2") [55 N•m (5.6 kgf.m)]
Connect the piping 15.88 mm (5/8") [65 N•m (6.6 kgf.m)]
Align the center of piping and sufficiently tighten 19.05 mm (3/4") [100 N•m (10.2 kgf.m)]
the flare nut with fingers.
Further tighten the flare nut with torque wrench in
specified torque as stated in the table.
1. Connect a charging hose with a push pin to the Low side of a charging set and the service port of the 3-way
valve.
o Be sure to connect the end of the charging hose with the push pin to the service port.
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2. Connect the center hose of the charging set to a vacuum pump with check valve, or vacuum pump adaptor.
3. Turn on the power switch of the vacuum pump and make sure that the needle in the gauge moves from
0 cmHg (0 MPa) to -76 cmHg (-0.1 MPa). Then evacuate the air approximately 10 minutes.
4. Close the Low and High side valves of the charging set and turn off the vacuum pump. Make sure that the
needle in the gauge does not move after approximately 5 minutes.
Note: BE SURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE IN ORDER TO AVOID REFRIGERANT GAS LEAKAGE.
5. Disconnect the charging hose from the vacuum pump and from the service port of the 3-way valve.
6. Tighten the service port caps of the 3-way valve at a torque of 18 N•m with a torque wrench.
7. Remove the valve caps of the both 3-way valves. Position both of the valves to “OPEN” using a hexagonal
wrench (4 mm).
8. Mount valve caps onto the both 3-way valves.
o Be sure to check for gas leakage.
If gauge needle does not move from 0 cmHg (0 MPa) to -76 cmHg (-0.1 MPa), in step e above take the following measure:
- If the leak stops when the piping connections are tightened further, continue working from step e.
- If the leak does not stop when the connections are retightened, repair location of leak.
- Do not release refrigerant during piping work for installation and reinstallation.
- Take care of the liquid refrigerant, it may cause frostbite.
Note: Isolating Devices (Disconnecting means) should have minimum 3.0 mm contact gap.
Earth wire shall be Yellow/Green (Y/G) in colour and longer than other AC wires for safety reason.
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10.1.7 Piping Insulation
1. Please carry out insulation at pipe connection portion as mentioned in Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation
Diagram. Please wrap the insulated piping end to prevent water from going inside the piping.
2. If drain hose or connecting piping is in the room (where dew may form), please increase the insulation by
using POLY-E FOAM with thickness 6mm or above.
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10.2 CU-3E18PBE CU-4E23PBE
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Outdoor Unit Installation Guidelines
Where a wall or other obstacle is in the path of outdoor unit’s intake or exhaust airflow, follow the installation
guidelines below.
For any of the below installation patterns, the wall height on the exhaust side should be 1200mm or less.
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CUTTING AND FLARING THE PIPING
1. Please cut using pipe cutter and then remove the burrs.
2. Remove the burrs by using reamer. If burrs is not removed, gas leakage may be caused.
Turn the piping end down to avoid the metal powder entering the pipe.
3. Please make flare after inserting the flare nut onto the copper pipes.
If gauge needle does not move from 0 cmHg (0 MPa) to -76 cmHg (-0.1 MPa), in step e above take the following measure:
- If the leak stops when the piping connections are tightened further, continue working from step e.
- If the leak does not stop when the connections are retightened, repair location of leak.
- Do not release refrigerant during piping work for installation and reinstallation.
- Take care of the liquid refrigerant, it may cause frostbite.
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10.2.5 Connect The Cable To The Outdoor Unit
1. Remove the control board cover metal from 4. Connect the power supply cord and
the unit by loosening two screws. connecting cable between indoor unit and
2. Cable connection to the power supply through outdoor unit according to the diagram as
isolating Devices (Disconnecting means). shown.
o Connect approved type polychloroprene
sheathed power supply cord 3 x
2.5 mm2 245 IEC 57 type designation or
heavier cord to the terminal board, and
connect the others end of the cord to
Isolating Devices (Disconnecting means).
3. Connecting cable between indoor unit and
outdoor unit shall be approved
polychloroprene sheathed 4 x 1.5 mm2 flexible
cord, type designation 245 IEC 57 or heavier
cord.
5. For wire stripping and connection requirement, refer to the diagram below.
6. Secure the power supply cord and connecting cables onto the control board with the holder.
7. Attach the control board cover back to the original position with screw.
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10.2.6 Heat Insulation
Use a material with good heat-resistant properties as the heat insulation for the Liquid-side pipes Material shall
pipes. Be sure to insulate both the gas-side and liquid-side pipes. If the pipes are withstand
not adequately insulated, condensation or water leakages may occur. Gas-side pipes 120°C or higher
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11. Operation Control
11.1 Cooling Operation
11.1.1 Outdoor fan control
When cooling operation is enabled, based on outdoor ambient temperature, fan motor control will be adjusted
according to figure below:
To improve the judgment accuracy during annual cooling control, outdoor ambient temperature sampling for
2 minutes will be activated every 35 minutes under designated fan speed.
Control stop conditions:
o When either one of the start conditions are not complied.
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11.2 Heating Operation
11.2.1 Outdoor fan control
When heating operation is enabled, based on outdoor ambient temperature, fan motor control will be adjusted
according to figure below for Heating overload control:
Start Condition
o Indoor fan speed is lower than Lo fan.
o Only 1 operation indoor unit.
o Not in any cooling overload zone.
o Not during annual cooling
o Not initial frequency operation.
o Not during starting control.
o Not during “Electronic part temperature rise protection by outdoor air & total current”
o Not during “Electronic part temperature rise protection by total current”
o Not during “IPM temperature rise prevention control”
o During cool mode
All conditions above are satisfied and function selection enable.
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Control Contents
Compressor frequency and outdoor fan speed maximum limit is set. Adjust accordingly.
Cancel Condition
o Indoor fan speed is equal or higher than Lo fan.
o > 1 operation indoor unit.
o In any cooling overload zone.
o During annual cooling
o Initial frequency operation.
o During starting control.
o During “Electronic part temperature rise protection by outdoor air & total current”
o During “Electronic part temperature rise protection by total current”
o During “IPM temperature rise prevention control”
o Not during cool mode
When any above is satisfied.
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12. Simultaneous Operation Control
Operation modes which can be selected using the remote control unit:
o Automatic, Cooling, Dry, Heating and e-ion operation mode.
Types of operation modes which can be performed simultaneously
o Cooling operation and Cooling, Dry or e-ion operation.
o Heating operation and Heating operation.
Types of operation modes which cannot be performed simultaneously
o During cooling operation, heating operation is impossible at another indoor unit in another room.
o The priority is given to cooling operation if the cooling mode is selected first. In another room where heating
mode is selected afterward, the POWER LED blinks to indicate the heating operation is in standby condition,
where the fan is stopped hence no discharged air.
o During heating operation, cooling operation is impossible at another indoor unit in another room.
o The priority is given to heating operation if the heating mode is selected first. In another room where cooling
mode is selected afterward, the POWER LED blinks to indicate the cooling operation is in standby condition,
where the fan is stopped hence no discharged air.
Operation mode priority control
o The operation mode designated first by the indoor unit has priority.
o If the priority indoor unit stops operation or initiates the fan operation, the priority is transferred to other indoor
units.
“Waiting” denotes the standby status in which the POWER LED blinks (ON for 2.5 seconds and OFF for 0.5 seconds)
and the fan is stopped.
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13. Protection Control
13.1 Freeze Prevention control (Cool)
When received freeze prevention signal from indoor unit, the compressor frequency changes according to indoor
heat exchanger temperature.
When indoor unit request capability OFF due to freeze condition, immediately the capability supply to targeted
indoor unit stops.
Control content
o Outdoor fan speed is adjusted accordingly.
Control stop conditions
o When total current is back to normal region.
During this control, outdoor fan speed does not reduce for Quiet operation.
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13.5 Cooling overload control (Cool)
This control detect outdoor pipe temperature and perform the compressor frequency restriction during cooling
operation.
This control detect outdoor ambient temperature and perform the fan speed adjustment during heating operation.
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13.8 Deice Control
When outdoor pipe temperature and outdoor air temperature is low, deice operation starts where indoor fan
motor and outdoor fan motor stop, indoor unit horizontal vane close and operation LED blink with compressor ON.
Cooling/Soft Dry Hi 14.0 17.5 14.0 17.5 10.12 12.54 10.12 12.54
(A) Lo 9.8 17.5 9.8 17.5 - - - -
Cooling/Soft Dry Hi 14.0 17.5 14.0 17.5 8.79 12.54 8.79 12.54
(B) Lo 9.8 17.5 9.8 17.5 - - - -
Hi 14.0 17.5 14.0 17.5 11.04 12.54 11.04 12.54
Heating
Lo 9.8 17.5 9.8 17.5 - - - -
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13.13 Compressor Protection Control (Gas leak detection control 1)
Control start conditions
o For 5 minutes, the compressor continuously operates and total current is low.
o During Cooling or Soft Dry operation:
Indoor intake temperature — indoor piping temperature is below 4°C.
o During Heating operation:
Indoor pipe temperature — indoor intake temperature is below 3°C.
o Not during deice control.
o Compressor ON with maximum frequency.
Control content
o Compressor stops (and restart after 3 minutes)
o If the conditions above happen 4 times within 60 minutes, the unit will stop operation (“F91” is indicated).
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14. Servicing Mode
14.1 CU-3E18PBE & CU-4E23PBE
LED 2 3 4 5 Message
Pump down operation in progress
3 minutes before operation end
Status
: Blinking
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14.1.3 Wiring Error Check
The unit capable to correct the wiring error automatically by following procedures.
o Confirm the valve on the liquid side and gas side is open.
o Press WIRING CHECK button (SW3) on the Service PCB inside the outdoor unit for more than 10 seconds
to start wiring check operation.
o Wiring check process will complete in approximately 20 - 25 minutes. However, wiring check operation will
not start within 3 minutes after compressor is stopped. When outdoor air temperature is less than 5°C or unit
has abnormality, wiring check will not start. (See NOTE 2)
The LED 2 to LED 6 in Service PCB inside the outdoor unit indicate the possibility of the correction as shown in
the table below:
LED 2 3 4 5 6 Message
Room A B C D -
All flashing Automatic correction impossible
LED2, 4, 6 and LED 3, 5
Wiring check in progress
Status
alternatively flashing
Flashing one after
Automatic correction completed
another
Other than above Unit has abnormality (NOTE 4)
NOTE:
1. For two rooms connection, LED 4 and 5 are not illuminated and for three rooms connections, LED 5 is not
illuminated after wiring operation complete.
2. If the outdoor air temperature is less than 5°C or unit has abnormality, wiring operation will not start.
3. After wiring check operation is complete, LED indication will illuminated until normal operation starts.
4. Follow the product diagnosis procedure.
5. When LED 1 only illuminate, indicates that outdoor unit is operating normally.
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14.2 CU-2E15PBE & CU-2E18PBE
14.2.1 Pump down operation
Operate the pump down process according to the following procedure
o Confirm the valve on the liquid side and gas side are open.
o Short the CN-PUMP button on the Service PCB inside the outdoor unit for more than 5 seconds. Pump down
(cooling) operation is performed for 15 minutes.
o Set the liquid side 3 way valve to close position and wait until the pressure gauge indicates 0.01MPa
(0.1kg/cm2G).
o Immediate set the gas side valve to close position and then Short the CN-PUMP button to stop the pump
down operation.
NOTE: Pump down operation will stop automatically after 15 minutes if CN-PUMP button is not shorted again. Pump
down operation is not started within 3 minutes after compressor is stopped.
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15. Troubleshooting Guide
15.1 Self Diagnosis Function (CU-2E15PBE and CU-2E18PBE)
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15.2 Self Diagnosis Function (CU-3E18PBE and CU-4E23PBE)
The display screen of wireless remote control unit and the self-diagnosis LEDs (green) on the outdoor printed
circuit board in the outdoor unit can be used to identify the location of the problem.
Refer to the table below to identify and solve the cause of the problem, and then re-start the air conditioner
system.
If the problem is solved and operation returns to normal.
LED 1 illuminates and others LED are off.
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16. Disassembly and Assembly Instructions
WARNING
High voltages are generated in the electrical parts area by the capacitor. Ensure that the capacitor has discharged sufficiently before proceeding
with repair work. Failure to heed this caution may result in electric shocks.
16.1.1 Removing the Cabinet Top Plate and Cabinet Front Plate
1. Remove the cabinet top plate (by removing
the 5 screws).
2. Remove the 8 screws fixing the cabinet front
plate, release 6 hooks and pull the cabinet
front plate toward front side.
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16.1.4 Removing the Propeller Fan and Fan Motor
1. Remove the cabinet top plate and cabinet
front plate.
2. Remove the propeller fan by removing the nut
turning clockwise at its center.
3. Disconnect the connector of the fan motor
from the control board.
4. Loosen the 4 screws at the fan motor
mounting then remove the fan motor.
16.2.1 Removing the Cabinet Top Plate and Cabinet Front Plate
1. Remove the cabinet top plate (remove the 8
screws).
2. Remove the 8 screws (1 on the center, 3 at
the top and 4 at the bottom) securing the
cabinet front plate, release the 2 hooks (1
each at the left and right), and pull the cabinet
front plate toward front side.
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16.2.2 Remove the Control Board Cover and Particular Plates
3. Remove the control board cover (remove
3 screws).
4. Remove the particular plate (remove
2 screws).
5. Remove the particular plate (remove
2 screws).
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16.2.4 Removing the Propeller Fan and Fan Motor
1. Follow the steps in 18.2.1 for removing the
cabinet top plate and cabinet front plate.
2. Remove the propeller fan by removing the nut
turning clockwise at its center.
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17. Technical Data
17.1 Operation Characteristics (CU-2E15PBE)
17.1.1 One Indoor Unit Operation
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17.1.2 Two Indoor Unit Operation
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17.2 Operation Characteristics (CU-2E18PBE)
17.2.1 One Indoor Unit Operation
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17.2.2 Two Indoor Unit Operation
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17.3 Operation Characteristics (CU-3E18PBE)
17.3.1 One Indoor Unit Operation
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17.3.2 Two Indoor Unit Operation
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17.3.3 Three Indoor Unit Operation
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17.4 Operation Characteristics (CU-4E23PBE)
17.4.1 One Indoor Unit Operation
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17.4.2 Two Indoor Unit Operation
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17.4.3 Three Indoor Unit Operation
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17.4.4 Four Indoor Unit Operation
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18. Exploded View and Replacement Parts List
18.1 CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE
Note
The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement.
The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service parts.
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SAFETY REF. NO. DESCRIPTION & NAME Q’TY CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE REMARK
1 CHASSIS ASSY 1 CWD52K1277 ←
2 FAN MOTOR BRACKET 1 CWD541167 ←
3 FAN MOTOR, AC 50W SINGLE 1 ARW6405AC ← O
3a SCREW-FAN MOTOR BRACKET 2 CWH551217 ←
3b SCREW-FAN MOTOR MOUNT 4 CWH55252J ←
4 PROPELLER FAN 1 CWH03K1066 ←
5 NUT - PROPELLER FAN 1 CWH56053J ←
6 COMPRESSOR 1 5RD132XFC21 ← O
7 ANTI - VIBRATION BUSHING 3 CWH50077 ←
8 NUT - COMPRESSOR 3 CWH56000J ←
9 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302808 ←
10 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302630 ←
11 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302806 ←
12 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302807 ←
13 CONDENSER COMPLETE 1 CWB32C3722 ←
14 CRANKCASE HEATER 1 CWA341044 ←
15 RECEIVER 1 CWB14011 ←
18 STRAINER 2 CWB111024 ←
19 EXPANSION VALVE 2 CWB051029 ← O
20 4-WAYS VALVE 1 CWB001064 ← O
21 STRAINER 1 CWB111004 ←
22 STRAINER 1 CWB111080 ←
24 V-COIL COMPLETE (EXPAND VALVE-WHITE) 1 CWA43C2579 ← O
25 V-COIL COMPLETE (EXPAND VALVE-YELLOW) 1 CWA43C2580 ← O
26 V-COIL COMPLETE (4 WAY VALVE) 1 CWA43C2585 ← O
27 SOUND-PROOF BOARD 1 CWH151366 ←
29 SENSOR-COMPLETE - INTAKE & PIPE 1 CWA50C3078 ← O
31 SENSOR-COMPLETE - GAS 1 CWA50C3070 ← O
32 SENSOR-COMPLETE - DEF. 1 CWA50C3069 ← O
33 HOLDER-SENSOR 6 CWH32143 ←
34 SENSOR-COMPLETE - TANK 1 CWA50C2894 ← O
35 NORMAL-MODE LINE CHOKE COILS 1 G0C193J00004 ← O
36 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 1 CWA73C7215R CWA73C7216R O
37 TERMINAL BOARD ASS'Y 1 CWA28K1162 ← O
38 TERMINAL BOARD ASS'Y 2 CWA28K1161 ← O
40 CONTROL BOARD COVER 1 CWH131473 ←
41 TERMINAL COVER 1 CWH171039A ←
43 3-WAY VALVE (LIQUID) 2 CWB011418 ← O
44 3-WAY VALVE (GAS) 2 CWB011081J ← O
45 HOLDER COUPLING 1 CWH351253 ←
46 NUT - TERMINAL COVER 1 CWH7080300J ←
47 CABINET TOP PLATE 1 CWE031148A ←
48 CABINET FRONT PLATE CO. 1 CWE06C1468 ←
49 CABINET SIDE PLATE COMP 1 CWE04C1453 ←
50 CABINET SIDE PLATE 1 CWE041579A ←
51 CONTROL BOARD COVER COMPLETE 1 CWH13C1300 ←
52 SENSOR-COMPLETE - LIQUID 1 CWA50C3071 ← O
53 WIRE NET 1 CWD041200A ←
54 BAG-COMPLETE 1 CWG87C900 ←
55 BAG 1 CWG861078 ←
56 BASE BOARD-COMPLETE 1 CWG62C1144 ←
57 SHOCK ABSORBER ( R ) 1 CWG713415 ←
58 SHOCK ABSORBER ( L ) 1 CWG713416 ←
59 C.C. CASE 1 CWG566848 ←
60 OPERATING INSTRUCTION - - ←
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SAFETY REF. NO. DESCRIPTION & NAME Q’TY CU-2E15PBE CU-2E18PBE REMARK
61 OPERATING INSTRUCTION - - ←
62 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615686 ←
63 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615687 ←
64 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615688 ←
65 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615689 ←
66 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615690 ←
67 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615691 ←
68 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615692 ←
69 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615693 ←
70 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615694 ←
(Note)
All parts are supplied from PAPAMY, Malaysia (Vendor Code: 00029488).
“O” marked parts are recommended to be kept in stock.
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18.2 CU-3E18PBE CU-4E23PBE
Note
The above exploded view is for the purpose of parts disassembly and replacement.
The non-numbered parts are not kept as standard service parts.
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SAFETY REF. NO. DESCRIPTION & NAME QTY. CU-3E18PBE CU-4E23PBE REMARK
1 CHASSIS ASSY 1 CWD52K1212 ←
2 SOUND PROOF BOARD 1 CWH151194 ←
3 FAN MOTOR BRACKET 1 CWD541127 ←
4 SCREW-BRACKET FAN MOTOR 3 CWH551217 ←
5 CONDENSER COMPLETE 1 CWB32C2680 ←
6 FAN MOTOR DC 60W 3PH 1 EHDS80C60AC ← O
7 SCREW-FAN MOTOR MOUNT 4 CWH551323 ←
8 PROPELLER FAN ASSY 1 CWH00K1006 ←
9 NUT 1 CWH561092 ←
10 COMPRESSOR 1 5KD184XAB21 ←
11 PACKING 3 CWB81043 ←
12 BUSHING - COMPRESSOR MOUNT 3 CWH50055 ←
13 NUT-COMPRESSOR MOUNT 3 CWH561049 ←
14 CRANKCASE HEATER 1 CWA341047 ←
15 TUBE ASSY (CAPILLARY TUBE) 1 CWT01C4955 ←
16 ACCUMULATOR 1 CWB131050 ←
17 3-WAY VALVE 1 CWB011601 ←
18 3-WAY VALVE 1 CWB011602 ←
19 HOLDER COUPLING 1 CWH351141 ←
20 STRAINER 1 CWB11061 ←
21 STRAINER 3/4 CWB111024 ←
22 EXPANSION VALVE 3/4 CWB051029 ←
23 4-WAYS VALVE 1 CWB001026J ←
24 DISCHARGE MUFFLER 1 CWB121014 ←
25 HEATING PRESSURE SWITCH 1 CWA101007 ←
26 FLARE NUT (1/4) 3/4 CWT251030 ←
27 FLARE NUT (3/8) 3/4 CWT251031 ←
28 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302246 ←
29 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302520 ←
30 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302521 ←
31 SOUND PROOF MATERIAL 1 CWG302522 ←
32 SENSOR COMPLETE – DIS 1 CWA50C2515 ← O
33 V-COIL COMPLETE (4 WAY VALVE) 1 CWA43C2551 CWA43C2169J O
34 V-COIL COMPLETE (EXPAND VALVE-WHITE) 1 CWA43C2334 ← O
35 V-COIL COMPLETE (EXPAND VALVE-YELLOW) 1 CWA43C2335 ← O
36 V-COIL COMPLETE (EXPAND VALVE-BLUE) 1 CWA43C2336 ← O
37 V-COIL COMPLETE (EXPAND VALVE-RED) 1 - CWA43C2338 O
38 SENSOR-COMPLETE – DEF 1 CWA50C2625 ← O
SENSOR COMPLETE (OUTLET TEMP
39 1 CWA50C2517 ← O
SENSOR)
40 SENSOR-COMPLETE (CN-TH4) 1 CWA50C2620 CWA50C2616 O
41 SENSOR-COMPLETE (CN-TH3) 1 CWA50C2622 CWA50C2617 O
43 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 1 CWA73C7219R CWA73C7220R O
44 ELECT. CONTROLLER -NOISE FILTER 1 CWA745291 ← O
45 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER (DISPLAY) 1 CWA745292 ← O
47 REACTOR 2 G0C403J00001 ←
48 TERMINAL BOARD ASSY 1 CWA28K1195 ←
49 TERMINAL BOARD ASSY 4 CWA28K1196 ←
50 CONTROL BOARD COVER 1 CWH131333 ←
52 CABINET TOP PLATE 1 CWE031083A ←
53 CONTROL BOARD COVER 1 CWH13C1194 ←
54 CABINET FRONT PLATE 1 CWE06K1065 ←
55 CABINET SIDE PLATE 1 CWE041317A ←
56 CABINET SIDE PLATE 1 CWE041395A ←
57 WIRE NET 1 CWD041128A ←
58 HANDLE 1 CWE161010 ←
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REF. NO. DESCRIPTION & NAME QTY. CU-3E18PBE CU-4E23PBE REMARK
59 TERMINAL COVER 1 CWH171035 ←
60 NUT-TERMINAL COVER 1 CWH7080300J ←
61 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615715 ←
62 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615716 ←
63 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615717 ←
64 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615718 ←
65 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615719 ←
66 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615720 ←
67 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615721 ←
68 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615722 ←
69 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1 CWF615723 ←
74 ACCESSORY CO. (DRAIN ELBOW) 1 CWG87C900 ←
75 TUBE ASS’Y (LIQUID 1) 1 CWT026282 ←
76 TUBE ASS’Y (LIQUID 2) 1 CWT026283 ←
77 TUBE ASS’Y (LIQUID 3) 1 CWT026284 ←
78 TUBE ASS’Y (LIQUID 4) 1 - CWT026285
79 MANIFOLD TUBE ASS’Y (GAS SIDE) 1 CWT07K1480 CWT07K1476
80 BAG 1 CWG861154 ←
81 BASE BOARD-COMPLETE 1 CWG62C1081 ←
82 SHOCK ABSORBER (R) 1 CWG712879 ←
83 SHOCK ABSORBER (L) 1 CWG712880 ←
84 C.C. CASE 1 CWG565546 ←
(Note)
All parts are supplied from PAPAMY, Malaysia (Vendor Code: 00029488).
“O” marked parts are recommended to be kept in stock.
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