LG Room Air Conditioner SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HBLG8004R,HBLG8004RA4,HBLG8004RB4, HBLG1004R, CL8000ER,M8004R, M8004RY4, M1004R,L8004R , L8004RY4,L1004R website http://www.lgservice.com CAUTION • BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. • ONLY FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Air Conditioner Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions...3 Dimensions ...6 Outside Dimensions ...6 Product Specifications ...7 Installation ...8 Select the Best Location ...8 Installation Check ...8 How to Secure the Drain Pipe ...8 How to Install...9 Operation ...12 Function of Controls ...12 Disassembly ...13...
Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications. This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only.
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• It will cause electric shock or fire. Use the air conditioner on a single outlet circuit. Do not share the outlet with other appliances. • It will cause electric shock or fire.
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Leaving it damaged could result in the air condi- tioner falling out of the window, creating a safety hazard. Do not clean the air conditioner with water. • Water may enter the unit and degrade the insula- tion. It may cause an electric shock.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to the air conditioner. This symbol indicates special notes. NOTICE Outside Dimensions 492 (19 ") 243.3(9 492 (19 ") 6 Room Air Conditioner 42 (1 ") 100.3 (3 15 16 ") ") 27.5 (1 22.5(0.8 ") 3/32 ")
2. Connect to a single-outlet 15A circuit. (or 20A circuit for Electric Heater Model) 3. To avoid vibration or noise, make sure the air conditioner is installed securely. 4 Avoid placing furniture or draperies in front of the air inlet and outlet.
How to Install Window Requirements All supporting parts should be secured to NOTICE firm wood, masonry, or metal. 1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths of 22" to 36". The upper and lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13"...
BEFORE INSTALLATION 1. Insert the guide panels into the guides of the air conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with screws (TYPE A) as shown Figure. 5. 2. Cut the adhesive-backed seal strip (TYPE D) to the window width.
Figure. 11. b. Fasten the L bracket using a (TYPE A) screw, as shown in Figure. 11. 6. Window installation of room air conditioner is now completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA for attaching power cord to electrical outlet. NOTICE...
Remote Control unit and the air conditioner. POWER BUTTON To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button again. This button takes priority over any other buttons. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON This button can automatically control the temperature of the room.
Disassembly — Before the following disassembly, set the CONTROL BOX to OFF and disconnect the power cord. Mechanical Parts 1. Front Grille 1. Open the lnlet grille downward and remove the air filter. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the front grille.(See Figure 12) 3.
6. Shroud 1. Remove the fan. (Refer to section 2.2.2) 2. Remove the shroud. (See Figure 18) 3. Re-install the components by referring to the removal procedure, above. 14 Room Air Conditioner Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18...
Electrical Parts 7. Overload Protector 1. Remove the cabinet. (Refer to section 2) 2. Remove the nut that fastens the terminal cover. 3. Remove the terminal cover. (See Figure 19) 4. Remove all the leads from the overload protec- tor. 5.
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4. Remove the 4 screws that fasten the motor from the air guide. (See Figure 23) 5. Remove the motor. 6. Re-install the components by referring to the removal procedure, above.(See Figure 23) 16 Room Air Conditioner Figure 22 Figure 23...
Refrigerating Cycle 12. Condenser CAUTION: Discharge the refrigerant system using a Freon System. If there is no valve to attach the recovery system, install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before venting the Freon Leave the valve in place after servicing the system.
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Open valve C. Discharge the line at the manifold connection. 5) The system is now ready for final charging. 18 Room Air Conditioner 6. Recharge as follows : 1) Refrigeration cycle systems are charged from the High-side. If the total charge cannot be put...
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Disassembly Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, Charging cylinder, Manifold gauge, Brazing equipment. Pin-off tool capable of making a vapor-proof seal, Leak detector, Tubing cutter, Hand Tools to remove components, Service valve. Figure 25B-Charging Figure 25A-Pulling Vacuum Service Manual 19...
Troubleshooting Guide Piping System CONDENSER COIL MOTOR EVAPORATOR COIL Figure 26 is a brief description of the important components and their function in what is called the refrigeration system. This will help you to understand the refrigeration cycle and the flow of the refrigerant in the cooling cycle. EVAPORATOR COILS COMPLETE LIQUID BOIL OFF POINT...
Obstruction at air outlet Correct above trouble Check clogging in refrigera- tion circuit. Repair clogging in refrigera- tion circuit. 24 Room Air Conditioner Ineffective Cooling Check outdoor coil (heat exchanger) & the fan operation. Check gas leakage. Repair gas leak.
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Check of power source. Check of control switch setting. Compressor only fails to start. Drop of power voltage. Defect of compressor capacitor. Capacitor check. Replacement Irregular motor resistance ( Irregular motor insulation ( Replacement of compressor (Motor damaged) Fails to Start Improper thermostat setting.
AC and DC Is the voltage No.18 of Micom DC 5V? Replace AC PCB Ass'y. 26 Room Air Conditioner Is shorted the Trans. output? • Check the Fuse. • Check the Fuse. • Check the wiring diagram. • Check the wiring diagram.
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Troubleshooting Guide The compressor does not operate. Possible Trouble 2 Is setting • Select the setting Temp. to lower Number. Temp. set lower than Room Temp.-0.5 C? Is the voltage No.10 Is the voltage N0.9 of Does the Unit delay of IC01M 0V? IC01M DC 12V? for 3 minutes?
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Is the voltage No.3 of CN-AC/DC of AC PCB Ass'y DC 5V? • Reference to OWNER'S MANUAL. 28 Room Air Conditioner • Replace IC01M. • Replace IC01M. • Set the mode key to Energy Saver mode. • Check the Energy Saver mode key.
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Remote controller does not operate. Possible Trouble 6 Is the voltage of Battery over 2.3V? Is the voltage No.10 of CN-AC/DC on DC PCB Ass'y DC 5V? Is the connection of CN-AC/DC OK? • Replace Receiver Ass'y. It displays abnormally on DC PCB Ass’y. Possible Trouble 7 Is IC01G good? Is the connection of...
AC and DC Is the voltage No.40 of Micom DC 5V? Replace AC PCB Ass'y. 30 Room Air Conditioner Is shorted the Trans. output? • Check the Fuse. • Check the Fuse. • Check the wiring diagram. • Check the wiring diagram.
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Troubleshooting Guide The compressor does not operate. Possible Trouble 2 Is desired • Select the desired Temp. to lower Number. Temp. set lower than Room Temp.-0.5 C? Is the voltage No.10 Is the voltage N0.9 of Is the Unit for 3 minutes of IC01M 0V? IC01M DC 12V? delay?
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CN-AC/DC on AC PCB Ass'y DC 5V? Is the connection of CN-AC/DC OK? • Replace Receiver Ass'y. 32 Room Air Conditioner • Replace IC01M. • Replace IC01M. • Replace the battery. • Check the PCB pattern. • Check the PCB pattern.
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It displays abnormally on DC PCB Ass’y. Possible Trouble 6 Are IC01G and IC02G Is the connection of CN-AC/DC OK? Does the IC03G operate normally on AC PCB Ass'y? • Replace the DC PCB Ass'y. • Replace IC01G, IC02G. • Connect connector to CN-AC/DC exactly.
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Worn bearings Compressor will not run, Voltage but fan motor runs. Wiring 34 Room Air Conditioner CAUSE Check voltage at outlet. Correct if none. Check voltage to Control Box. If none, check power supply cord. Replace cord if circuit is open.
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COMPLAINT Compressor will not run, Thermistor but fan motor runs. Capacitor (Discharge capacitor before servicing.) Compressor Overload Compressor cycles on Voltage overload. Overload Fan motor Compressor cycles on overload. Condenser air flow restric- tion Condenser fins (damaged) Capacitor Compressor cycles on overload.
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