All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of the publisher. DENSO PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AMERICAS, INC. reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. MovinCool®, Office Pro®, and SpotCool® are registered trademarks of DENSO Corporation.
Operation Section 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY 1.1 Foreword • This manual has been published to service the MovinCool Climate Pro 18. Please use this service manual only when servicing the Climate Pro 18. 1.2 Definition of Terms Describes precautions that should be observed in order to prevent injury to WARNING the user during installation or unit operation.
Operation Section 2.2 Exterior Components Control Panel Outdoor Heat Exchanger Air Outlet Duct Indoor Heat Exchanger Cool/Hot Air Outlet Grill Air Inlet Grill Caster Drain Tank Cover Outdoor Heat Exchanger Service Panel Power Cord Air Inlet Panel ILL00850-00...
Operation Section 2.3 Internal Structure Indoor Fan Drain Tank Outdoor Fan Motor Electronic Expansion Valve Outdoor Fan Outdoor Indoor Heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger 4-Way Valve Indoor Fan Motor High Pressure Switch Drain Pan Service Box Accumulator Drain Switch Connector for Optional Compressor Condensate Pump ILL00851-00...
Operation Section 2.4 Basic Construction • The Climate Pro 18 is compact in construction because the indoor and the outdoor heat exchangers are enclosed in one unit. The interior is divided into three sections. The upper front face is equipped with the indoor heat exchanger, and the lower front face contains the drain tank and condensate pump (optional accessory).
1-speed motor to draw air through the outdoor air inlet. 2.7 Drain Tank • A 5.0 gal (19 L) drain tank is supplied with the Climate Pro 18. The condensate (water) is collected into the tank.
Operation Section 3. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications - Table 1 ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Electronic Features Operation Digital Programmable Electrical Characteristics Voltage Requirement 1 Phase, 115 V, 60 Hz Operating Voltage Range Max. 127 V Min. 104 V Starting Current 65 A Recommended Fuse Size 20 A...
Page 13
Operation Section Technical Specifications - Table 2 ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Ventilation Equipment for Type of Indoor Coil (Heat Exchanger) Plate Fin Indoor Coil Type of Fan Centrifugal Fan Air Flow High 540 CFM (918 m Medium 440 CFM (748 m 350 CFM (595 m Max.
Page 14
Operation Section Technical Specifications - Table 3 ITEM SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Equivalent Duct Indoor Heat Exchanger Duct 25 ft (7.6 m) Length Outdoor Heat Exchanger Duct 100 ft (30.5 m) Sound Level* With Outdoor Heat High 61 dB (A) Exchanger Duct Medium 60 dB (A) 59 dB (A)
Operation Section 4. REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 4.1 Refrigeration System Construction The component parts of the refrigeration system include the following: • Compressor, Accumulator, Indoor and Outdoor heat exchangers, High pressure switch, Electronic expansion valve with controller, 4-Way valve with controller These parts are all connected by copper tubing. All the connections have been brazed. Outdoor Heat Exchanger Electronic Expansion Valve Controller...
Page 26
Operation Section Flow of Refrigerant: Cool Mode Heat Mode CTS2 HPRS (Compressor Pipe OLC (Compressor Overload Relay) (High Pressure Switch) 4-Way Valve Thermistor) (Outdoor Fan Motor) Outdoor Heat Indoor Heat Exchanger Exchanger Air In Air In (Indoor Compressor Accumulator Fan Motor) (Indoor Air Inlet Thermistor) EXV (Electronic Expansion Valve)
Operation Section 4.2 Compressor • The compressor used for the unit is hermetically sealed. The compressor and the compressor motor are in one casing. (1) Compressor construction •The construction of a rotary type compressor is divided into two mechanisms; the drive mechanism (compressor motor), and the compression mechanism (compressor).
Page 28
Operation Section (2) Basic compressor operation •The roller (compression mechanism) is set Discharge eccentrically with a certain distance given from Hole Spring Discharge the axis of the center of the cylinder. A spring Suction Valve Hole loaded blade is mounted on the cylinder. The Blade roller turns to compress the refrigerant in the space between the cylinder and eccentrically...
Page 29
Operation Section (3) Operation 1) Start of compression 1) The cylinder is filled with low pressure gas. Discharge Blade Valve 2) Since pressure in the discharge chamber is higher than in the cylinder, the discharge valve is kept closed. Roller I001676 2) Suction and compression 1) The pressure in the cylinder increases...
Operation Section (4) Compressor lubrication •The lubrication system is comprised of a hollow shaft, an oil scraper mounted at the end face, hollow shaft, a shaft journal (shaft bearing), Rotor and the lubrication groove for the shaft journal. The lubrication groove is wider than the oil hole.
Operation Section 4.5 High Pressure Switch • The high pressure switch prevents the outdoor Pressure of Refrigerant heat exchanger and compressor from being Snap Disk damaged by excessive high pressure in the Movable Point high pressure line of the refrigeration cycle. Stationary Point The switch is normally closed.
Operation Section 4.7 Electronic Expansion Valve • In cool mode, the electronic expansion valve Valve Spring Spring causes rapid refrigerant expansion by injecting Magnet Valve Holder "high temperature, high pressure liquid Stopper Delivery Screw refrigerant" from the outdoor heat exchanger Valve through a small orifice.
Operation Section 5.2 Basic Operation of Electrical Circuit • There are two basic components used to control the operation of electrical system: - Control panel assembly - Service box • The control panel assembly contains the display panel and keypad. The service box contains all input and output devices such as temperature devices, sensors, relays, switches and microprocessor.
Operation Section 5.3 Service Box (1) Capacitors • The capacitors are used to temporarily boost the power output available to the fan motors and the compressor at start-up. • The specifications of each capacitor are listed below: Capacitor Application Voltage Rating Capacitance Fan Motors 370 VAC...
Page 36
Operation Section (3) Relay board • The relay board is powered by 20 VAC from the secondary side of the step down transformer. This voltage is then converted from 20 VAC to 12 VDC and supplied to the relay driver circuits on the board.
Page 37
Operation Section (4) Transformer for relay board • A dry-type transformer rated 40 VA is equipped <Wiring Diagram> within the unit to provide step down voltage from 115 V to 20 V. • Terminals 1 and 5 are connected to 115 V Primary Secondary power source to supply power to secondary...
Operation Section 5.4 Fan Motor (1) Indoor fan motor • The indoor fan motor is a 1 phase, induction type 3 speed motor. Specifications: - Rated Voltage: 115 V, 60 Hz - Rated Output: Hi - 115 W, Mid - 44.4 W, Lo - 15.4 W CF1-1 (White) Ground...
MRA4720-12027 5.6 Power Cord with LCDI • The Climate Pro 18 is equipped with UL recognized LCDI power cord and NEMA plug configuration (5-20). The appropriate outlet must be used for this plug type. LCDI is used for monitoring leakage current. Once leakage current is detected, LCDI de-energizes the unit.
Operation Section 5.7 Drain Switch • The Climate Pro 18 is equipped with a drain switch. When the drain tank accumulates approximately 4.0 gal (15 L) of condensate (water) in the drain tank, the drain switch sends a signal to the microprocessor. The microprocessor stops all operation of the unit, displays the "FL"...
• Press the START/STOP button on the control panel. The unit returns to the previous operation mode. 5.8 Condensate Pump Kit (Optional) • The Climate Pro 18 model comes standard with a drain tank, which collects the water that forms on the heat exchangers during normal operation. If the unit is required to operate continuously without periodically emptying this tank, a condensate pump may be needed.
Operation Section 6. EXTERNAL DEVICE CONNECTION 6.1 Millivolt Thermostat Connection (Optional Accessory) WARNING Disconnect power before installation. Beware that some residual voltage may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. 1) Select the proper location where the millivolt thermostat can be conveniently accessed and install it at the selected location.
Page 43
Operation Section 5) Connect the millivolt thermostat wires to the terminal block according to the connection table shown below. Reinstall the service panel to the unit. Service Box Connection Table Millivolt Unit Thermostat Terminal Block 3 Wire No. Terminal No. Millivolts RC Millivolt Thermostat ILL00776-01...
Page 44
Operation Section 8) Use TEMP+ or -TEMP button to select YES and press ENTER button to confirm. LCD displays "EXTERNAL THERMOSTAT ACTIVATED" and "KEY LOCKED" with the room temperature. LED color changes from orange to green. ILL00814-00 9) To deactivate thermostat connection, press and hold MENU button for 5 seconds.
Operation Section 6.2 24VAC Thermostat Connection (Field Supplied) • An optional 24VAC transformer is required with a field supplied 24VAC thermostat. WARNING Disconnect power before installation. Beware that some residual voltage may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. Service Box 24VAC Thermostat Connection Table 24VAC...
Page 46
Operation Section 3) Remove the jumper plug from the terminal block. Reinstall the service panel to the unit. < NOTE > Keep this jumper plug in a safe place to reuse when the 24VAC thermostat is removed from the unit. 4) Plug in the power cord.
Operation Section 6.3 Warning Device Connection (Field Supplied) • The controller of this unit is equipped with a warning signal output relay which can be used to monitor failure condition of the unit and is compatible with various external warning devices such as alarm speaker, light indicators, etc.
Page 48
Operation Section Service Box Warning Device ILL00774-01 3) Connect the warning signal wires to the terminals OS-1 and OS-2 as shown in the above figure. Reinstall the service panel to the unit. 4) Plug in the power cord.
Operation Section 6.4 Alarm Device Connection (Field Supplied) • The controller of this unit is equipped with two sets of input signal terminals on the terminal block which can connect the external alarm devices such as a fire alarm device. The input signal terminals should only be connected to a close or an open dry contact.
Operation Section 7. CONTROL PANEL 7.1 Control Panel and LCD Indicators • Refer to the OPERATION MANUAL supplied with the unit for daily operation. (1) Control panel lLL00778-00 START/STOP button Start or stop the unit operation. Illuminate in Orange color for Self-Diagnostic and Standby mode, in Green color for normal operation.
Page 51
Operation Section ENTER button Select item in Menu mode. FAN+, -FAN buttons Change fan speeds Hi, MID, LO. TEMP+, -TEMP buttons Change set point temperature. Display operation mode, status, notification, confirmation, and self-diagnostic codes with two backlight colors. < NOTE > •...
Page 52
Operation Section (2) LCD indicators lLL00779-00 lLL00780-00 ILL00781-00 Day of the week Indicate day of the week. Time of the day Indicate time of the day. Indicate room temperature. Room Temp Temperature range: 0 °F ~ 99 °F (0 °C ~ 99 °C) Indicate keypad is locked.
Operation Section 7.2 Operational Status Display • The operational status of each functional part can be displayed on the LCD while the unit is running. (1) Display method • Press and hold MENU/ESC and ENTER buttons for 5 seconds. • Use FAN+ or -FAN button to select "STATUS", and press ENTER button to confirm.
Operation Section 7.3 Record Display • The record of unit power on time, compressor operating time, defrosting time and self-diagnostic codes can be displayed on the LCD while the unit is running. • The unit power on time, compressor operating time, and defrosting time can be stored up to 65500 hours (automatically cleared to 0 hour and start counting).
Page 55
Operation Section Display Item Description Display Unit TOTAL TIME Total unit power on time COOL TIME Compressor operating time during cool mode HEAT TIME Compressor operating time during heat mode DEF. TIME Defrosting time during heat mode DIAGNOSTIC CODE 1 Self-diagnostic code 1: Latest code (Example) DIAGNOSTIC CODE 2...
Repair Section 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 Troubleshooting • Before troubleshooting the system, the following inspection should be performed. WARNING • Disconnect power supply from the unit before performing any service. Beware that some residual voltage may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. (1) Inspection of power source voltage •...
Repair Section 8.2 Self-Diagnostic Codes • Self-diagnostic codes are displayed on the control panel LCD with backlight in orange color under the following conditions. Refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 62 to 66 for the remedies. Self-Diagnostic Codes - Table 1 Code Condition LCD Display and Description...
Page 58
Repair Section Self-Diagnostic Codes - Table 2 Code Condition LCD Display and Description Cooling or heating function failure When loss of cooling or heating occurs 3 times and the following condition continues for 15 minutes, the unit stops, LCD displays “CF”, and relay contact RL07 for terminal OS-1 and OS-2 closes.
Repair Section 8.3 Troubleshooting Chart • To accurately troubleshoot the problem, it is important to carefully confirm the nature of the problem. Common problems are: - Insufficient cooling or heating. - Unit does not operate. - Overflow of drain water. - Abnormal noise or vibrations.
Page 60
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Insufficient Cooling or Heating - Table 1 Condition Check Area Possible Cause Remedy Insufficient Cooling or Heating Usage conditions Operates near minimum or Review the installation (high/low temperature) maximum of operation place. range. Dirt in the indoor or outdoor Insufficient heat exchange Clean the heat heat exchanger...
Page 61
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Insufficient Cooling or Heating - Table 2 Condition Check Area Possible Cause Remedy Insufficient Cooling or Heating No hot air LCD display F1 fuse (1.5 A) F1 fuse (1.5 A) is blown. Replace the F1 fuse during shows (1.5 A).
Page 62
Repair Section (2) Unit does not operate • In this case, there is a possibility of safety device activating due to the clogged air filter. So make sure to first clean the air filter and then start up again to confirm if the problem lies with the air filter.
Page 63
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Unit does not operate - Table 2 Condition Check Area/Diagnostic Possible Cause Remedy Code Drain tank is full of water. 1. Drain the water from the tank. 2. Place the tank back in the unit. 3. Press START/STOP button to start.
Page 64
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Unit does not operate - Table 3 Condition Check Area/Diagnostic Possible Cause Remedy Code Operating outside of the 1. Check operating operating temperature temperature and humidity range. condition. Do not use the unit outside the operating condition range.
Page 65
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Unit does not operate - Table 4 Condition Check Area/Diagnostic Possible Cause Remedy Code Optional condensate pump 1. Remove any blockage or stops pumping water due to kinks from the drain line or any kinks and/or blockage in improve hose installation.
Page 66
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Unit does not operate - Table 5 Condition Check Area/Diagnostic Possible Cause Remedy Code Loose CTS2 thermistor Reconnect the CTS2 connection thermistor and check connection. Defective CTS2 thermistor Replace the CTS2 displays (short or open) thermistor. self- diagnostic Loose CTS3 thermistor...
Page 67
Repair Section Troubleshooting of Unit does not operate - Table 6 Condition Check Area Possible Cause Remedy Temperature of fan motor Activation of the internal Replace the fan motor. (abnormally high) overload relay (IOLF) due to fan motor malfunction Temperature of Activation of the overload Inspect the overload relay.
Repair Section (4) Abnormal noise or vibration • To prevent abnormal noise or vibration, carefully determine the source of the problem and come up with proper countermeasures to solve the problem so that it does not occur again. Condition Check Area Possible Cause Remedy Indoor or outdoor fan...
Page 69
Repair Section (3) Inspection of cooling or heating performance • Measure the difference in temperature between the inlet of the indoor heat exchanger and the cool/heat air vent. If the difference is out of the range given in the graphs on page 19 and 24, proceed with the remedy suggested in the troubleshooting chart on page 59 to 61.
Repair Section 9. DISASSEMBLY WARNING • Disconnect power supply from the unit before performing any service. Beware that some residual voltage may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. 9.1 Unit Parts Construction Blower Assembly Control Panel (Indoor Heat Exchanger) Right Panel Upper Front Panel...
Repair Section 9.2 Removal of Panels 1) Remove the drain tank. I002203 2) Remove four (4) screws from the upper front Screw (1) panel. Screw (1) Screws (2) ILL00892-00 3) Slide the upper front panel forward and remove. ILL00893-00 4) Louver can be removed from the upper front Pivots panel by unsnapping the lock tap and removing the louver from its pivots.
Page 72
Repair Section 5) Remove seven (7) screws from the service panel. Screws (7) ILL00894-00 6) Remove nine (9) screws from the rear panel. Screws (2) Screws (7) ILL00895-00 7) Remove eight (8) screws from the rear panel and Screws (2) two (2) screws from the outdoor fan casing.
Page 73
Repair Section 9) Remove ten (10) screws from right panel. Screws (3) Screws (4) Screws (3) ILL00898-00...
Repair Section 9.3 Removal of Electrical Parts WARNING • Disconnect power supply from the unit before performing any service. Beware that some residual voltage may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. (1) Service box 1) Remove seven (7) screws from the service panel. (See page 72.) 2) Remove the electrical parts.
Page 75
Repair Section (2) Relay board 1) Remove nine (9) supports from the service panel. (See page 72.) 2) Disconnect twenty six (26) connectors from the relay board. CN31: To Terminal Block 2 CN34: To Terminal Block 3 for Millivolt, (#GND, Rx, Tx, +5V for Serial Communication Port) 24VAC thermostat RL01A-4 RL01A-3...
Page 76
Repair Section (3) Control panel 1) Remove four (4) screws from the control panel stay. Screws (2) Screws (2) ILL00912-00 2) Disconnect the CN2 connector from the control board. CN2 Connector ILL00900-00...
Page 77
Repair Section (4) Battery replacement of control board • If the clock is reset to initial setting "SUN 12:00AM" when the unit is powered on, it is time to replace the battery on the control board. 1) Remove the old battery from the holder. <Control Board>...
Repair Section 9.4 Removal of Blower Assembly Stay for Control Panel Outdoor Fan Motor Indoor Wind Outdoor Fan Casing Direction Stay Outdoor Fan Ring Indoor Fan Casing Stay for Outdoor Fan Casing Stay for Indoor Fan Motor Center Panel Indoor Fan Motor Indoor Fan ILL00901-00...
Page 79
Repair Section (1) Removal of outdoor fan and motor Outdoor Fan Casing Nuts (2) Outdoor Fan Ring Nuts (2) Set Screw Screws (3) ILL00907-00 1) Remove three (3) screws and take out the ring. 2) Loosen the set screw using a hex key. Then remove the outdoor fan. 3) Remove four (4) nuts and remove the outdoor fan casing.
Repair Section (2) Removal of indoor fan and motor Indoor Fan Motor Stay Indoor Fan Motor Nuts (4) Nuts (4) Set Screw ILL00909-00 1) Remove four (4) nuts from the motor stay and take out the motor stay together with the indoor fan and motor.
Repair Section (2) Capacitance tester method • Using a capacitance tester and the chart on page 35, test the capacitor for the value indicated. If the value tested is not within 10 % of indicated capacitance, replace the capacitor. WARNING •...
Repair Section (2) Outdoor fan motor • Check resistance across the terminals of the fan motor. (All terminals must be disconnected from the unit.) - High resistance between CF2-1 and CF2-2 - Medium resistance between RL09-NO and CF2-2 CF2-1 (White) Ground CF2-2 (White/Brown) - Low resistance between RL09-NO and CF2-...
Repair Section 9.9 Inspection of Transformer (1) Transformer for relay board • Check resistance across the terminals of the <Wiring Diagram> transfomer for the relay board. (All terminals must be disconnected from the unit.) Primary resistance value should be between 10 to 50 Primary Secondary times larger than the secondary resistance...
Repair Section 9.10 Inspection of Electronic Expansion Valve Control Coil • Check resistance across the connector pins of the electronic expansion valve control coil. Coil resistance should be between 26 to 56 ohm at room temperature. - Between Blue and Red - Between Orange and Red - Between Yellow and Red 7 6 5 4 3 2 1...
Repair Section 9.13 Inspection of Wiring Connection • Refer to the wiring diagram on page 33 and check the connection of each wire. CAUTION Secure the wires using clamps to prevent contact with the edges of the structure, etc. Secure the wires in the same position as prior to removal.
Repair Section 10. REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR 10.1 Repair of Refrigeration System • In case there is a leak, obstruction, or problem in the refrigeration system of this unit, replace or repair the part in question. After replacing any component, all connections must be brazed. (1) Proper brazing techniques •...
Page 87
Repair Section (4) Use of dry nitrogen gas • During brazing, the inside of the pipe undergoes an oxidative reaction due to the brazing flame. Introduce dry nitrogen gas (0.27 gal/min (1 L/min); adjust with the flow regulator) through the pinch-off tube of the refrigerant.
Repair Section 10.2 Removal of Refrigeration Cycle Components WARNING • Before replacing any refrigeration cycle component, recover the refrigerant using standard recovery procedures and equipment. • When recovering the refrigerant, use the pinch-off tubes at the low pressure side (tube 1) and high pressure side (tube 2) as shown in the figure below.
Page 89
Repair Section Part to Replace Disconnect At Electronic Expansion (Pull up from the clip.) Valve Controller 4-Way Valve I, J, K, L 4-Way Valve Controller (Remove one screw.) Pipe Assembly D, Q, R, S Pipe Assembly with High Pressure Switch and A, B, D, T 4-Way Valve Pipe Assembly with...
Repair Section 10.3 Charging the System with R-410A Refrigerant • Always ensure that the refrigeration system has been properly evacuated before charging with the specified amount of R-410A. • Equipments is only for R-410A. • Liquid charge (no gas charge). •...
Page 91
Repair Section (1) Connection of gauge manifold 1) Properly remove the crushed end of the pinch-off tube at the high pressure side and the low Charging Hose Side pressure side of the refrigerant cycle with a pipe cutter. Refrigerant Cycle Side 2) Fit the process tube fitting to the pinch-off tube on both sides.
Page 92
Repair Section (3) Checking vacuum 1) Leave the high pressure valve and the low Valve Setting pressure valve of the gauge manifold closed for 5 Closed Closed minutes or more, and confirm that the gauge Pressure Gauge pointer does not return to zero. 2) If the gauge pointer returns gradually to zero Return there is a leak somewhere in the system (this...
Page 93
Repair Section (4) Checking gas leak 1) Remove the charging hose (green) from the Valve Setting vacuum pump, and connect the hose to the Closed Closed refrigerant cylinder (R-410A). Air Purging Open The Valve 2) Loosen the nut on the gauge manifold side of the of Refrigerant charging hose (green).
Page 94
Repair Section (5) Evacuation (repeat) 1) Close the valve of the refrigerant cylinder. Then Valve Setting remove the charging hose (green) from the Gauge Closed Open Closed Closed 30 inHg (100 kPa) or larger refrigerant cylinder, and connect it to the Low Pressure refrigerant recovery machine.
Repair Section 10.4 Refrigerant Charging Work (1) Refrigerant charging 1) Remove the charging hose (green) from the Valve Setting vacuum pump, and connect it to the refrigerant Closed Closed cylinder Air Purging (R-410A). Open The Valve of Refrigerant 2) Loosen the nut on the gauge manifold side of the Cylinder charging hose (green).
Page 96
Repair Section (2) Removal of gauge manifold 1) Crimp the pinch-off tube with a pinch-off tool. Pinch-Off Tool 2) Remove the gauge manifold and the process To Gauge Manifold Side tube fitting. Crush the end of the pinch-off tube. Pinch-Off Tube 3) Braze the end of the pinch-off tube.
Repair Section 11. REASSEMBLY 11.1 Removal of Unit • Reassemble the unit in the reverse order of removal. Described below are the parts that require special care in reassembling the unit. Perform all wiring or rewiring as referenced in the wiring diagram.
Repair Section 11.5 Perform the Inspection • Perform the inspection of cooling and heating performance and check for abnormal noise or vibration. 11.6 Caster Maintenance • Lubricate bearings in caster as needed with standard bearing grease using the zerk fitting. <...
Page 99
First Issue: December 2014 P/N: SV0082-00...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the CLIMATE PRO 18 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers