AIRSTAGE Operation Manual

ASTA12LCC / AOTR12LCC

Wall Mounted Reverse Cycle Room Air Conditioner
Operating guide, timers, Coil Dry, airflow adjustment, cleaning and troubleshooting
This article provides a practical overview of the operating instructions for the ASTA12LCC indoor unit matched with the AOTR12LCC outdoor unit. The full operating manual is P/N 9315161017-01.

Applies to

Indoor unitASTA12LCC
Outdoor unitAOTR12LCC
System typeReverse cycle inverter wall mounted split system
RefrigerantR410A
Manual9315161017-01
Safety: Installation, repair and servicing must be carried out by qualified personnel. If there is a burning smell or other malfunction, stop operation, disconnect the power supply or switch off the circuit breaker and contact authorised service personnel.

1. Basic operation

  1. Press the START/STOP button on the wireless remote control.
  2. Press MASTER CONTROL to select the required operating mode.
  3. Use SET TEMP. to adjust the temperature.
  4. Press FAN CONTROL to select the fan speed.
SettingOptions / Range
Operating modesAUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT, FAN
AUTO temperature18–30°C
Heating temperature16–30°C
Cooling / Dry temperature18–30°C
Fan speedsAUTO, HIGH, MED, LOW, QUIET
In FAN mode the thermostat cannot control room temperature. In DRY mode the fan speed cannot be changed manually. SUPER QUIET reduces airflow and may reduce heating or cooling performance.

AUTO mode

When AUTO is selected, the unit checks room conditions and automatically selects heating, cooling, dry or monitor operation to maintain the selected temperature.

Heating and automatic defrost

When Heating is selected, the indoor fan may initially run at very low speed for approximately 3–5 minutes while the indoor unit warms. In low outdoor temperatures and high humidity, frost may form on the outdoor unit. The system will automatically enter defrost operation and heating will temporarily stop. During automatic defrost, the OPERATION indicator lamp flashes.

2. Timer operation

Set the remote control clock to the correct current time before using timer functions.

TimerFunction
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 timer transition within a 24-hour period.
Sleep TimerGradually adjusts the temperature for sleeping comfort, then stops the unit at the end of the selected period.

To cancel a timer, use the TIMER MODE button to select CANCEL.

3. Coil Dry operation

The Coil Dry function dries the indoor unit after operation to help reduce conditions that can promote mould and bacterial growth.

  1. Press the COIL DRY button during operation or while the unit is stopped.
  2. The COIL DRY display and orange COIL DRY indicator lamp will illuminate.
  3. The function operates for approximately 20 minutes and then stops automatically.
  4. To cancel Coil Dry before completion, press START/STOP.
Coil Dry helps dry the indoor unit but does not remove existing mould or bacteria and does not provide a sterilisation function.

4. Airflow and swing

  • Use the remote control SET button to adjust vertical airflow.
  • Cooling and Dry modes use positions 1, 2 or 3.
  • Heating mode uses positions 4, 5, 6 or 7.
  • The system automatically uses horizontal airflow in Cooling/Dry and downward airflow in Heating.
  • Horizontal right-left airflow is adjusted manually using the right-left louvers.
  • Press SWING to automatically move the vertical airflow louvers up and down.
  • Swing range is approximately positions 1–3 in Cooling/Dry and 3–7 in Heating.
Do not manually force the vertical airflow louvers. During Cooling or Dry operation, leaving the louvers in the heating/downward range for extended periods can cause condensation and water droplets at the outlet.

5. Manual Auto operation

If the wireless remote control is lost or unavailable, press the indoor unit MANUAL AUTO button. The unit operates using AUTO mode, AUTO fan speed and a standard thermostat setting of 24°C. Press MANUAL AUTO again to stop operation.

6. Cleaning and care

  1. Stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power supply.
  2. Open the intake grille and remove the air filters.
  3. Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner or wash using mild detergent and warm water.
  4. Allow washed filters to dry thoroughly in a shaded location.
  5. Refit the filters and securely close the intake grille.

During normal use, the air filters should be cleaned approximately every two weeks.

Air cleaning filters

FilterPart / Maintenance
Polyphenol Catechin Air Cleaning FilterUTR-FA03-2 — disposable; replacement generally recommended about every three months.
Negative Air Ions Deodorizing FilterUTR-FA03-3 — clean about every three months; replacement about every three years.

7. Troubleshooting

SymptomCheck / Explanation
Does not start immediatelyA protection delay of approximately three minutes can occur after stopping/restarting the unit or reconnecting power.
Noise is heardRefrigerant flow noises, slight expansion/contraction noises or a sizzling sound during automatic defrost may be normal.
Mist or steamA thin mist can occur during Cooling or Dry. Steam may be visible from the outdoor unit during Heating defrost operation.
Weak or stopped airflowLow airflow may occur during Heating warm-up, Dry operation, AUTO monitoring or SUPER QUIET. Airflow may temporarily stop during automatic defrost.
Water from outdoor unitWater may be produced during Heating as a normal result of automatic defrost operation.
Poor heating or coolingCheck filters, blocked intake/outlet, temperature setting, open doors/windows, direct sunlight, internal heat loads and whether SUPER QUIET is selected.
Remote control response differsCheck that the remote control batteries are correctly installed and are not flat.
If the problem continues after these checks, if a burning smell is detected, or if the TIMER and OPERATION indicator lamps flash, stop operation, disconnect the power supply and contact authorised service personnel.

8. Operating limits and restart

ModeOutdoor temperatureIndoor temperature
CoolingApprox. 10–43°CApprox. 18–32°C
DryApprox. 10–43°CApprox. 18–32°C
HeatingApprox. −15–24°CApprox. 30°C or less

After a power interruption, the air conditioner automatically restarts using its previous operating mode when power is restored. Timer settings may reset following a power interruption.

Full Operation Manual
Refer to the attached PDF: ASTA09_12LCC OM 040706.pdf