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  • Page 1 Series Air Conditioner user & installation manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. DB68-05637A-02...
  • Page 3 Features of your new air conditioner 2-step cooling 2-step cooling function will quickly cool the room to reach the desired temperature and then it will adjust the fan speed and air flow direction automatically to help you stay comfortable and refreshing.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation Safety precautions ......................4 Checking before use .
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    If you have any questions, call your nearest contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Important safety symbols and precautions: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe WARNING personal injury or death.
  • Page 6 Install a Isolation Switch next to the Air Conditioner (but not on the panels of the Air Conditioner)and circuit breaker dedicated to the air conditioner. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Fix the outdoor unit firmly so that the electric part of the outdoor unit is not exposed.
  • Page 7 Safety precautions WARNING FOR POWER SUPPLY When the circuit breaker is damaged, contact your nearest service center. Do not pull or excessively bend the power wiring. Do not twist or tie the power line. Do not hook the power line over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power line, insert the power line between objects, or push the power line into the space behind the appliance.
  • Page 8 Do not touch the circuit breaker with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the air conditioner off using the circuit breaker while it is operating. Turning the air conditioner off and then on again with the circuit breaker may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 Safety precautions Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself. Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.)other than the standard fuse. Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
  • Page 10 Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision equipment, food, animals, plants or cosmetics, or for any other unusual purposes. This may result in property damage. Avoid directly exposing humans, animals or plants from the air flow from the air conditioner for long periods of time. This may result in harm to humans, animals or plants.
  • Page 11: Checking Before Use

    Checking before use Operation ranges The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the table for efficient use. Mode Indoor temperature Outdoor temperature Indoor humidity 61˚F~ 90˚F 14˚F~115˚F Cooling Relative humidity 80% or less ˚C~32 ˚C) (-10˚C~46˚C)
  • Page 12: Checking The Name Of The Parts

    Checking the name of the parts Your air conditioner may slightly look different from illustration shown below depending on your model. Main parts Room temperature sensor Wi-Fi module Air filter Air intake Air flow blade Air flow blade (up and down) (left and right) Display Temperature indicator /...
  • Page 13: Checking The Remote Controller

    Checking the remote controller indicator( ) appears on the remote controller display. Remote controller buttons Vertical air swing Activate/Deactivate vertical air flow blade movement automatically. Power Mode Turn on/off the air Set one of the 5 operating modes. conditioner. Temp + – Increase/Decrease the Adjust the fan speed.
  • Page 14 Remote controller display Set temperature/ Time (for Timer option) indicator Transmit indicator Low battery indicator good'sleep indicator Fan speed indicator Operation mode Vertical/Horizontal indicator air swing indicator Options indicator Settings indicator - d'light Cool / Virus Doctor ( Timer, Options and Settings set before turning off the remote controller are cancelled.
  • Page 15: Basic Function

    Basic function Basic operation is an operation mode that can be selected by pressing the Mode button. Auto(2-Step Cooling or Heat) In Auto mode, the air conditioner will automatically set the temperature and fan speed depending on the room temperature detected by the room temperature sensor. 2-Step Cooling mode sets the air conditioner to operate in Fast + Cool mode when set temperature is lower than indoor temperature, and then the air conditioner will automatically operate in Dry mode when indoor temperature reaches set temperature.
  • Page 16 Basic function Press the button to turn on the air conditioner. Press the button to set the operating mode. Mode button, the mode will change in order of Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat. Press the button to adjust the temperature. Auto You can adjust the desired temperature by 1 °F within the range of 61°F~86°F(16°C~30°C).
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Air Flow Direction

    Adjusting the air flow direction This function will allow you to adjust the air flow direction vertically and/or horizontally. Press the button to make air flow blades vertically and/or horizontally. Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow KSWD To keep the air flow direction in a constant direction, press the button again.
  • Page 18: Setting The On/Off Timer

    Setting the On/Off timer Setting the On timer When the air conditioner is off; 1. Press the Timer button to select (On). - (On) indicator will keep blinking and you can set the time. 2. Press the button to set the time. - You can set the time in half hour unit from 30 minutes (0.5 on the display) ~ 3 hours and hour unit from 3~24 hours.
  • Page 19 Setting the On/Off timer Setting the Off timer When the air conditioner is on; 1. Press the Timer to select (Off). - (Off) indicator will keep blinking and you can set the time. 2. Press the button to set the time. - You can set the time in half hour unit from 30 minutes (0.5 on the display) ~ 3 hours and hour unit from 3~24 hours.
  • Page 20: Mode

    mode For a comfortable sleep, the air conditioner will operate in 3 stages in order of Fall asleep Sound sleep Wake up stage. When the air conditioner is operating in Cool/Heat mode; 1. Press the Timer button to select ( ) indicator will keep blinking and you can set the time.
  • Page 21: 2-Step Cooling Function

    2-Step cooling function 2-Step Cooling function will set the air conditioner to cool the room quickly to reach the set temperature when the indoor temperature is higher than the set temperature, and then the air conditioner will automatically operate in Dry mode when indoor temperature reaches set temperature.
  • Page 22: Using The Fast Function

    Using the Fast function You can set the Fast function to provide fast and powerful cooling/heating. When the air conditioner is operating in Cool/Heat mode; 1. Press the Options button. 2. Press the or Options button until (Fast) indicator starts to blink. 3.
  • Page 23: Using The Single User Function

    Using the Single user function This function will reduce the energy usage while the air conditioner is operating in Cool/Heat mode. When the air conditioner is operating in Cool/Heat mode; 1. Press the Options button. 2. Press the or Options button until (Single user) indicator starts to blink. 3.
  • Page 24: Using The Quiet Function

    Using the Quiet function You can reduce the noise generated from the indoor unit during Cool/Heat mode. When the air conditioner is operating in Cool/Heat mode; 1. Press the Options button. 2. Press the or Options button until (Quiet) indicator starts to blink. 3.
  • Page 25: Using The Auto Clean Function

    Using the Auto clean function Auto clean function will minimise the moisture inside of the indoor unit. Activate this function to help provide you with clean air. When the air conditioner is operating; 1. Press the Settings button. 2. Press the or Settings button until (Clean) indicator starts to blink.
  • Page 26: Checking The Power Consumption

    Checking the power consumption This function will display the amount of electricity consumed by operating the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is operating; 1. Press the Settings button. 2. Press the or Settings button until (Usage) indicator starts to blink. 3.
  • Page 27: Setting The Display Option

    Setting the Display option Display lighting can be adjusted by following this instruction. 1. Press the Settings button. 2. Press the or Settings button until (Display) indicator starts to blink. 3. Press the SET button to set the display status. - 3 seconds after setting Display function, (Display) indicator on the remote controller display will disappear and indoor unit display will be turned off.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Air Conditioner

    Cleaning the air conditioner Make sure to turn off the power of the indoor unit and cut-off the power supply before cleaning the air conditioner. CAUTION Cleaning the indoor unit Clean the product with a tepid damp cloth. Remove the dust accumulated in the gap of the product with a soft brush.
  • Page 29 Cleaning the air conditioner Removing the Air filter Air filter There are two non-slip handles on the bottom of the filter. Hold the handles with your both hands and slightly push it up to release the hooks from the bottom side.Then, pull it down to remove the filter from the main body.
  • Page 30 Reassembling the Air filter 1. Put the filter on the main body and insert the hooks which are Air filter in the top of the Air filter into the the main body. 2. There’s one hook in both side of the filter, press the surface of the Air filter softly and get the hooks into the main body.
  • Page 31: Maintaining The Air Conditioner

    Maintaining the air conditioner If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition. 1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and cut-off the power supply.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expense. PROBLEM SOLUTION The air conditioner does not work at all. conditioner again. again by pressing the Power button. The temperature adjustment is not temperature is set to auto and you cannot adjust the temperature.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Fan speed adjustment is not mode. In these mode, fan speed is set to Auto and you cannot working. adjust the fan speed. Remote controller is not working. Light from fluorescent bulbs or neon signs may interrupt the remote signal.
  • Page 34: Safety Precautions

    In order to help prevent electric shocks, fires or injuries, always stop the unit, disable the protection switch and contact SAMSUNG’s technical support if the unit produces smoke, if the power cable is hot or damaged or if the unit is very noisy.
  • Page 35: Choosing The Installation Location

    Safety precautions To help prevent injury when accidentally touching the indoor unit fan, install the indoor unit at least 6'(2.5m) above the floor. The air conditioner should be used only for the applications for which it has been designed : the indoor unit is not suitable to be installed in areas used for laundry.
  • Page 36 Outdoor Unit Where it is not exposed to strong wind Well ventilated and dustless places Where possible keep out of sunlight and rain Where neighbors are not annoyed by operation sound or hot air Solid wall or support that prevents vibration and is strong enough to hold the product weight Where there is no risk of flammable gas leakage When installing the unit at a high elevation be sure to fix the unit legs 10' (3m) or more away from the TV or radio (to prevent the screen from being distorted or noise from being generated)
  • Page 37 Choosing the installation location Space Requirements for Outdoor Unit When installing 1 outdoor unit Figure Description Top view Side view Air intake Air outlet Air intake Air outlet Air flow direction (Unit : inch) When the air outlet is opposite the When the air outlet is towards the When 3 sides of the outdoor unit are wall...
  • Page 38: Accessories

    (Unit : inch) When the walls are blocking front and the rear side of the outdoor units When the upper part of the outdoor unit and the air outlet is opposite the wall 11.8 or more 23.6 or more 23.6 or more When front and rear side of the outdoor unit is towards the wall 11.8 or more 59.1 or...
  • Page 39 Accessories Accessories in the outdoor unit case 2-wire 3-wire Drain Plug (1) Rubber Leg (4) Assembly Cable (1) Assembly Cable (2) Use the nuts when connecting the pipes. pipe as seen in the picture below. Optional accessories The following connection accessories are optional. If they are not supplied, you should obtain them before installing the air conditioner.
  • Page 40: Fixing The Installation Plate

    Fixing the installation plate You can select the direction of the drain hose depending on where you want to install the indoor unit. Therefore before fixing the installation plate to a wall or a window frame, you must determine the position of the 2.56inch(65 mm) hole through which the cable, pipe and hose pass to connect the indoor unit to the outdoor unit.
  • Page 41: Disassembling/Assembling The Cover Panel For Indoor Unit Installation

    Fixing the installation plate plate hanger. strong enough to withstand the product weight, the unit could fall and cause injury. Assembling the hanger screw Use 2 screws to fix the indoor unit with hanger plate as shown in the picture. Screw Disassembling/Assembling the Cover panel for indoor unit installation Please scan...
  • Page 42 Removing the Cover panel (Before mounting the indoor unit) The bottom panel fits the main body using the side, center, and bottom hooks as shown. Unlock the side hooks first, and then unlock the center and bottom hooks. Check the location of the hooks before removing the cover panel. Location of the hooks on the central part Number and location of the hooks Side...
  • Page 43: Connecting The Wiring

    Connecting the wiring Cable specification Model Cross sectional area (mm Main power supply 3-wire Power cable 15 or fewer 1.5 or more 09/12 Indoor power supply 3-wire power cable 17 or fewer 1.0 or more 2-wire assembly cable 18 or fewer 0.75 or more Main power supply 3-wire Power cable 13 or fewer...
  • Page 44 1. Extend the assembly cable if necessary. It may cause fire. 2 . Open the cover panel. 3 . Remove the screw securing the connector cover. 4 . Pass the assembly cable through the rear of the indoor unit and connect the assembly cable to terminals. (Refer to the picture below) 5 .
  • Page 45: Installing And Connecting The Assembly Pipe Of The Indoor Unit

    Installing and connecting the assembly pipe of the indoor unit Connect indoor and outdoor units with field-supplied copper pipes by means of flare connections. Use insulated seamless refrigeration grade pipe only, (Cu DHP type according to ISO1337), degreased and deoxidized, suitable for operating pressures of at least 4200 kPa and for burst pressure of at least 20700 kPa.
  • Page 46: Evacuating The Indoor Unit

    Evacuating the indoor unit The indoor unit is supplied with inert gas (nitrogen). Before installing the unit, check if nitrogen gas flow out of indoor unit. If this one isn’t true, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT since leakage could be inside the indoor unit. 1.
  • Page 47 Cutting or extending the pipe 4. Put a flare nut slightly into the pipe and modify the flare. Outer Diameter (D) Depth (A) Flaring Size (B) 90°± 2° ø1/4inch 0.051inch 0.3425 - 0.3583 inch (6.35mm) (1.3mm) (8.7 - 9.1 mm) ø3/8inch 0.071inch 0.5039 - 0.5197 inch...
  • Page 48: Installing And Connecting The Condensate Drain Hose To Indoor Unit

    Installing and connecting the condensate drain hose to indoor unit When installing the drain hose for the indoor unit, check if condensation draining is adequate. When routing the drain hose through the 3" (75 mm) hole drilled in the wall, check the followings: Wall Indoor unit Drain hose...
  • Page 49: Changing Drain Connection

    Installing and connecting the condensate drain hose to indoor unit 0.79inch 0.79inch 1.57~1.77 inch (20mm) (20mm) (40~45 or more or more Drain hose Extension Extension drain hose Drain hose drain hose Foam Insulation Vinyl Tape Shield 6. Pass the drain hose under the refrigerant pipe, keeping the drain hose tight. 7.
  • Page 50: Installing And Connecting The Drain Hose To The Outdoor Unit

    Installing and connecting the drain hose to the outdoor unit In Heat mode, ice may accumulate. During defrost, check for condensate drain. 1. Insert the drain plug into the drain hole on the underside of the outdoor unit. Drain plug off ground.
  • Page 51 Evacuating the connected pipes Outdoor unit Indoor unit 1. Connect each assembly pipe to correct valve on the outdoor unit and tighten Gas pipe side the flare nut. 2. Tighten the flare nut first with your hands, and then with a torque wrench, Liquid pipe side applying the following torque.
  • Page 52 Charging the refrigerant under conditions of liquid by using a liquid pipe R-410A is a mixed type of refrigerant. It is necessary for recharging under conditions of liquid. When recharging refrigerant from the refrigerant cylinder to the equipment, follow the instructions below. 1.
  • Page 53: Checking For Leaks

    Checking for leaks Make sure to check for gas leaks before completing the installation process (connecting the assembly pipe and hose between indoor unit and outdoor unit, insulating the cables, hose and pipe, and fixing the indoor unit to the installation plate). Test part for outdoor unit Test part for indoor unit Before inspecting the leakage, use a torque wrench...
  • Page 54: Installing The Indoor Unit

    Installing the indoor unit Perform the following work on the area where gas leak test was done priory. After checking for gas leaks in the system, insulate the pipe, hose and cables. Insulation Then place the indoor unit on the installation plate. 1.
  • Page 55: Smart Install Mode

    Smart Install mode This model supports Smart Install mode which checks installation status to find out if there is any problems with any of the functions. Execute Smart Install mode after installation. 1. Check the installation of the air conditioner. 1) Check the power supply, service valve (if it's open), power cable of the indoor and outdoor unit and amount of additional refrigerant required for pipe extension.
  • Page 56 2) Smart Install mode in progress 88 Display : Progress will be diplayed from 0~99. LED Display : Indicator on the indoor unit display will blink in sequence and then all indicator lights will blink. (This will be repeated.) TYPE 88 Display LED Display LED 1...
  • Page 57: Final Check And Trial Operation

    Final check and trial operation To complete the installation, perform the following checks and tests to ensure that the air conditioner operates correctly. Check the followings: 1. Press the Power button and check the following: The indicator on the indoor unit lights up. The airflow blade opens and the fan gears up for operation.
  • Page 58: How To Extend The Power Wiring

    How to extend the power wiring Items to prepare (compressor and insulation tape should be prepared by an installation technician.) Tools Crimping plier Connection sleeve Insulation tape Contraction tube (mm) 0.79xØ0.28inch Width 1.97x Ø0.31inch Spec MH-14 ((20xØ7.0mm)(HxOD) 0.71inch(18mm) (50xØ8.0mm)(LxOD) Shape 1.
  • Page 59: Sub Pcb Installation(Optional)

    Sub PCB installation(optional) (Wired remote controller, central remote controller etc.) 1. Turn the power off and take off the cover panel of the indoor unit. 2. Attach the Sub PCB to the Case Sub PCB. 3. Assemble the Case Sub PCB to the indoor unit. Case Sub PCB Sub PCB 4.
  • Page 60: Wired Remote Controller Installation (Optional)

    Wired remote controller installation (optional) Components parts Haness Wire Product name RAC-SUB PBA Wire Joint (for Wired Remote controller) Quantity Shape Code DB93-11412A DB93-11405A DB96-90020A Description RAC MAIN -SUB Connection Wired Remocon External controller (1,2 : 12V / 4,5 : COM2) connection (MIM-B14) RAC SUB PBA - Wired Remote Controller Wire Connection RAC SUB PCB...
  • Page 61 IMPORTANT - This product has been designed and manufactured to meet ENERGY STAR criteria for energy efficiency when matched with appropriate coil components. However, proper refrigerant charge and proper air flow are critical to achieve rated capacity and efficiency. Installation of this product should follow the manufacturer’s refrigerant charging and air flow instructions.
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  • Page 63 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) - Consumer Electronics www.samsung.com/us/support [HHP] 1-844-SAM-PAYS (726-7297) - Mobile Phones www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French)

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