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Why can the vibration noise be heard from outdoor unit?

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Why can the vibration noise be heard from outdoor unit?

 

Symptom Symptom

   

             Outdoor unit makes vibrating noise.

 

Cause Cause

 

             1. If the air inlet and outlet of the outdoor unit is blocked with obstacles, vibration noises may be high.

             2. Air filter clogged with dust can block cold air and cause the vibrating sound

             3. Vibration noises can be heard due to the running motor when the outdoor unit is not level.

             4. The motor of the outdoor unit can create slight vibrations during operation.

                 When the outdoor unit is installed on the shutter or chassis,

                 slight vibration can make chassis to also vibrate, causing a  higher  level of  noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 If the air inlet and outlet of the outdoor unit is blocked with obstacles, vibration noises may be high.

 

How to fix How to fix

 

             Check for any obstacles around the outdoor unit and remove them.

             Please relocate the unit if it is blocked by a unmovable object.

 

Where to install the outdoor unit Where to install the outdoor unit

 

            where to install the outdoor unit

                     <Do's>                                                  <Don'ts>

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air filter clogged with dust can block cold air  and cause the vibrating sound.

 

How to fix How to clean the air filter

 

             1. Lift up the front cover to find the filter. 
             2. Take out the filter. Wash and dry completely in shade before placing it back. 
                  ※ Please clean the filters every two weeks to maintain the product performance.

 

 

          ▶  How to clean the air filter in the wall-mounted air conditioner

 

              *Applicable Models: SNC062AA**, SNC082AA**, SNC102AA**, SJC062AA**

    

                    1. Pull the front panel forward with both hands.

                    2. Press the hook to fix the front panel.

                                How to clean the air filter in a wall mounted ac

                   3. Remove the air filter.

                   4. Give the filter a good clean with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush

                       (Washing with water helps to remove heavy soils).

                   5. Dry completely in shade. Place back the filter in and close the front panel.

 

                       How to clean the air filter in a wall mounted ac

                                                 ※ Assemble in reverse order.

 

 

 

           ▶ How to clean the TVF (Total Virus Filter) and  the triple filter in the wall-mounted air conditioner

 

                     1. Pull the front panel forward with both hands.

                     2. Press the hook to fix the front panel.

                     3. Remove the air filter.

                      How to clean the Total Virus Filter and the triple filter in the wall-mounted air conditioner

                     4. Remove the TVF(Total Virus Filter) and the triple filter.

                     5.Give the filter a good clean with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush.

                        Assemble in reverse order.

 

                      How to clean the Total Virus Filter and the triple filter in the wall-mounted air conditioner

 

           ▶ How to clean  the air filter in Art Cool conditioner 

     

                 Applicable models: SNC062LASV, SNC082LASV

                     1. Press the release button to open the front panel.

                     2. Grasp the bottom of the panel and push the release button to the right to open the front panel.

                            How to clean the air filter in Art Cool conditioner

                     3. Remove the air filter by pulling it down.   

                     4. Give the filter a good clean with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush.
                        
(Washing with water helps to remove heavy soils).

                     5. Dry completely in shade. Place back the filter in and close the front panel.

                              How to clean the air filter in Art Cool conditioner

 

            ▶  How to clean the TVF (Total Virus Filter) and  the triple filter in Art Cool air conditioner

                     1. Press the release button to open the front panel.

                     2. Grasp the bottom of the panel and push the release button to the right to open the front panel.

                     3.Remove the air filter by pulling it down.

                                How to clean the Total Virus Filter and the triple filter in Art Cool air conditioner

                     4. Remove the TVF filter and triple filter.

                     5. Give the filter a good clean with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush.

                                  Assemble in reverse order.

 

                       How to clean the Total Virus Filter and the triple filter in Art Cool air conditioner

 

 

 

 

 

 Vibration noises can be heard due to the running motor when the outdoor unit is not level.

 

How to fix How to fix

   

             Please check if the unit is level.

 

              Check if the unit is level

              < Level the unit by adjusting it diagnostically.>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The motor of the outdoor unit can create slight vibrations during operation.

   When the outdoor unit is installed on the shutter or chassis, slight vibration can make chassis to also vibrate,

   causing a higher level of noise.

 

How to fix How to fix

 

             Try fastening the vibrating parts with cable ties to reduce noise. Placing rubber pads under the outdoor unit also helps.

 

                Vibration-proof rubber pads under the outdoor unit

         Vibration-proof rubber pads under the outdoor unit >

 

 

 

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