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ASTG09LUCB / AOTG09LUCB Operation Manual

Compact Wall Mounted Inverter Air Conditioner
Operating guidance, remote controller functions, Human Sensor energy saving, Powerful mode, timers, 10 °C Heat, outdoor unit low-noise mode, airflow adjustment, cleaning and troubleshooting.
Applies to: ASTG09LUCB compact wall-mounted indoor unit and associated AOTG09LUCB outdoor unit. The source operating manual is Part No. 9319356068 and covers R410A compact wall-mounted systems.
Safety: Installation and servicing must only be carried out by qualified personnel. If a burning smell or other malfunction occurs, stop operation, turn off the electrical breaker and contact authorised service personnel.

1. Quick start

FunctionWhat to do
Start / stopPress START/STOP.
Select modePress MODE to cycle through AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT and FAN.
Set temperatureUse TEMP. AUTO: 18–30 °C, Cooling / Dry: 18–30 °C, Heating: 16–30 °C.
Fan speedPress FAN to select AUTO, HIGH, MED, LOW or QUIET.
Human SensorPress SENSOR to enable or disable automatic energy saving when the room is unoccupied.
PowerfulPress POWERFUL for maximum output when rapid cooling or heating is required.

2. Remote controller

The wireless remote controller operates the indoor unit from approximately 6 metres when pointed toward the signal receiver. A beep confirms that the indoor unit has received the command.

  • MODE: AUTO / COOL / DRY / HEAT / FAN.
  • TEMP: adjusts the temperature setting.
  • FAN: AUTO / HIGH / MED / LOW / QUIET.
  • SENSOR: Human Sensor energy-saving control.
  • POWERFUL: maximum-capacity operation for rapid cooling or heating.
  • ECONOMY: reduced-output energy-saving operation.
  • 10°C HEAT: low-temperature protection heating.
  • OUTDOOR UNIT LOW NOISE: reduces outdoor fan and compressor speed where conditions allow.
  • SET / SWING: adjusts vertical airflow or starts automatic swing.
  • WEEKLY / ON-OFF / SLEEP: timer functions.
Remote batteries: Use two R03 / LR03 / AAA batteries. If the remote range becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries and press RESET.

3. Operating modes

ModeOperation
AUTOThe indoor unit automatically selects Cooling, Dry or Heating based on room conditions and the temperature setting.
HEATUsed to warm the room. The indoor fan may operate at very low speed for approximately 3–5 minutes after start-up while the indoor heat exchanger warms.
COOLUsed to cool the room.
DRYProvides gentle cooling while dehumidifying. Fan speed cannot be manually changed and the indoor fan may stop periodically.
FANCirculates room air without heating or cooling.

4. Human Sensor – Energy Saving

The Human Sensor detects movement in the room. If no person is detected for approximately 20 minutes, the air conditioner automatically adjusts the temperature setting to reduce energy use.

Operating modeWhen no one is detected
Cooling / DryThe set temperature may be increased by up to approximately 2 °C.
HeatingThe set temperature may be decreased by up to approximately 4 °C.
AUTOEnergy-saving control follows the automatically selected mode.
Sensor coverage: approximately 6 m, with a horizontal detection angle of about 100° and vertical angle of about 90°. Detection may be affected by people remaining still, high room temperatures, furniture, curtains, pets or oscillating fans.

5. Special operating functions

Powerful operation

Press POWERFUL to operate at maximum power for fast cooling or heating. The function automatically ends when the set temperature is reached or after approximately 20 minutes, subject to operating conditions.

Note: POWERFUL and ECONOMY cannot operate at the same time. The function selected most recently takes priority.

Economy operation

Press ECONOMY while the system is operating. On a single-type air conditioner, maximum output is approximately 70% of normal operation for cooling and heating.

10 °C Heat

Press 10°C HEAT to help maintain the room at approximately 10 °C and prevent the space becoming excessively cold. Press START/STOP to cancel.

Function limitation: While 10 °C Heat is operating, only airflow direction adjustment using SET is available.

Outdoor Unit Low Noise

Press OUTDOOR UNIT LOW NOISE to reduce outdoor unit sound by limiting outdoor fan speed and compressor rotation. The setting is retained when the air conditioner is stopped.

  • Available during Cooling, Heating and AUTO.
  • Not available during FAN or DRY.
  • The function may have little or no effect when outdoor temperature is high or when fan/compressor speed is already low.
  • The manual states this function cannot be used with a multi-type air conditioner.

6. Airflow direction and swing

Vertical airflow is adjusted using the remote controller. Horizontal right/left airflow is adjusted manually after the vertical louvre has stopped.

  • Cooling / Dry: positions 1–3.
  • Heating: positions 4–7.
  • Automatic setting: Cooling / Dry defaults to position 1; Heating defaults to position 6.
  • Swing: Cooling / Dry swings between positions 1 and 4; Heating swings between positions 4 and 7.
  • During Cooling / Dry, if the louvres remain in the heating range for more than approximately 30 minutes, they automatically return to position 3.
Do not move the vertical airflow louvres by hand. Use the remote controller SET button. Stop movement before adjusting the right/left louvres manually.

7. Timer operation

Set the correct day and time on the remote controller before using timer functions.

TimerOperation
ON timerStarts the air conditioner at the selected time.
OFF timerStops the air conditioner at the selected time.
Program timerCombines one ON and one OFF transition within a 24-hour period.
Sleep timerProvides timed shutdown with automatic temperature adjustment to reduce excessive heating or cooling while sleeping.
Weekly timerAllows up to 4 ON/OFF reservations per day, or 28 reservations per week, with temperature settings available for ON events.
Timer compatibility: WEEKLY TIMER, ON/OFF or PROGRAM TIMER, and SLEEP TIMER cannot be used together. If another timer is used while Weekly Timer is active, Weekly Timer must be set again afterwards.

8. Manual Auto operation

If the remote controller is lost or the batteries are flat, press the indoor unit MANUAL AUTO button for more than 3 seconds but less than 10 seconds. The unit operates in AUTO mode with AUTO fan speed and a standard setting of 24 °C.

Important: Holding MANUAL AUTO for more than 10 seconds starts forced cooling operation intended for authorised service personnel.

9. Cleaning and care

Stop the indoor unit and switch off the electrical breaker before cleaning.

  • Clean the standard air filters approximately every 2 weeks during normal use.
  • Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or wash with neutral detergent and warm water.
  • Allow filters to dry thoroughly in a shaded place before refitting.
  • Do not use water hotter than 40 °C, abrasive cleaners, benzene or thinner.
  • If the unit will be unused for one month or longer, operate FAN mode for approximately half a day first to dry internal components.
  • Ensure the intake grille is fully closed. If it is not closed correctly, the unit may not operate and the indicator lamps may flash.

Air cleaning filters

FilterPart number / maintenance
Polyphenol Catechin Air Cleaning FilterUTR-FA16 — disposable. Replace approximately every 3 months according to the manual.
Negative Air Ions Deodorizing FilterUTR-FA16-2 — clean approximately every 3 months and replace approximately every 3 years.

10. Automatic defrost operation

During heating in low outdoor temperature and high humidity, frost may form on the outdoor unit. The system automatically enters a defrost cycle to restore heating performance.

  • Automatic defrosting may operate for up to approximately 15 minutes.
  • The OPERATION indicator flashes during defrost.
  • Heating is temporarily interrupted.
  • Steam or water from the outdoor unit during heating or defrost can be normal.

11. Troubleshooting

SymptomCheck / explanation
Does not restart immediatelyA protection delay of approximately 3 minutes may prevent compressor operation after stopping or restoring power.
Water-flow or refrigerant noiseRefrigerant movement can be audible during operation and for a short period after starting or stopping.
Mist from indoor unitA fine mist can occur during Cooling / Dry when room air is rapidly cooled.
Steam or water from outdoor unitThis can occur during Heating and Automatic Defrosting.
Weak or stopped airflowThis may be normal at the start of Heating, during defrost, in Dry mode, QUIET mode or AUTO monitor operation.
Does not operateCheck the circuit breaker, power supply, fuse / breaker status, intake grille closure and timer settings.
Poor cooling or heatingCheck filters, intake/outlet blockage, temperature setting, open doors/windows, sunlight, room heat loads, SUPER QUIET mode and OUTDOOR UNIT LOW NOISE mode.
Remote control response is incorrectCheck battery condition, polarity and whether anything is blocking the signal path.
Service required: If the problem persists, a burning smell is detected, or the OPERATION and TIMER indicators flash abnormally with the ECONOMY lamp flashing rapidly, stop operation, turn off the electrical breaker and contact authorised service personnel.

12. Operating limits and Auto Restart

OperationIndoor range
Cooling / DryApproximately 18–32 °C. Indoor humidity should be below approximately 80%.
HeatingApproximately 16–30 °C.

After a power interruption, the air conditioner automatically restarts in its previous operating mode when power is restored. If the interruption occurs during timer operation, the timer is reset and the TIMER indicator may flash.

Reference: Operating Manual Part No. 9319356068 — R410A compact wall-mounted air conditioner range including ASTG09LUCB.