User’s Manual

VRF V Plus

First published - June 2018

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While due care has been taken to avoid errors or misinterpretation,
Blue Star Limited is neither liable nor responsible for consequence of
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Modifications may take place subsequently.
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Packaged and Central air conditioning Products Division.
For restricted circulation only. Not for sale.

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Preface

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Blue Star VRF V Plus System, just one of
the many world-class products that we market. This superior product has been engineered
for convenient and optimum performance. It has been manufactured with the best available
materials, with stringent quality controls undertaken during all the manufacturing processes.
It has been tested rigorously in the factory to ensure you years of satisfactory and trouble-
free performance.

Blue Star's VRF V Plus System is a complete package that offers you the best in efficiency,
economy, versatility and modernity. Unaffected by higher ambient temperatures, it delivers
100% capacity even at 43°C ambient.

We are confident that time and performance will justify the trust you have placed in this
product. This manual will help you get the best of your Blue Star VRF V Plus System. Please
do spare some time to go through this manual carefully.

In the unlikely event of your product running into a problem, kindly check the
Troubleshooting Chart to diagnose the possible cause and take necessary steps.
However, do not hesitate to approach your dealer or the nearest Blue Star office,
if you require help. The list of Blue Star service offices is given in this manual.

I do hope that you will enjoy using your Blue Star VRF V Plus System.

With warm regards,

Mukundan Menon
President
Sales & Marketing (Products Business) & Corporate Management Representative
Blue Star Limited

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Contents

1. Instructions to Users.....................................................................................................................6

2. Nomenclature...............................................................................................................................8

3. Blue Star 100% Inverter VRF Systems ......................................................................................9

4. Schematic of VRF V Plus System............................................................................................. 11

5. Product Line-up..........................................................................................................................13

- Outdoor Units.................................................................................................................13

- Recommended ODU Combinations..............................................................................14

- Indoor Units....................................................................................................................17

6. Wireless Remote Controller.......................................................................................................19

7. Wired Controller.........................................................................................................................24

8. Routine Maintenance.................................................................................................................29

9. Common Error Codes................................................................................................................30

10. Quick-check Troubleshooting Chart...........................................................................................32

11. Handing Over, Warranty & Service............................................................................................33

12. Purchase Details........................................................................................................................34

13. Terms of Warranty..................................................................................................................... 35

14. Service Addresses.....................................................................................................................37

15. E-Waste Management................................................................................... Back Inner Wrapper

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Instructions to Users
• During running, the total capacity of Indoor Units in a system shall not exceed the total capacity of the
Outdoor Units; otherwise, the cooling (or heating) output of the system will be relatively lower.
• Connect separate MCB/SFU to each Outdoor Unit.

• Connect a circuit breaker to each Indoor Unit according to the capacity of each unit and a master circuit
breaker for all Indoor Units together. Each circuit breaker is used for isolation as well as short circuit/
overload protection of its IDU. The master circuit breaker is used to supply or cut off power of all Indoor
Units together. The main power supply of all Indoor Units must be cut off before any service operation.

Note: During normal operation, do not switch off the IDUs using the circuit breaker. Use the remote.

• For smooth start of unit, the main power switch must be switched ON 8 hours before start.

• Operating outdoor ambient temperature range:

Cooling 10°C to 56°C

Heating -10°C to 24°C

• Operating indoor temperature range:

Cooling 16°C to 30°C

Heating 16°C to 30°C

• It is normal that upon receiving of the ‘Stop’ signal by each Indoor Unit, the fan of the related Indoor Unit
will continue to work for a few seconds to utilise the remaining coldness or heat in the heat exchanger.
This also prepares the unit for its next use.

• When the run mode selected for an Indoor Unit conflicts with the run mode of the Outdoor Unit, e.g. when
the Outdoor Unit is running in the Cool mode but the Indoor Unit is set in the Heat mode or vice versa, the
IDU will display error code ‘U9’, and run on Fan mode (if ODU is running on Cool Mode) or stop the IDU
(if ODU is running on Heat mode). In such an event, to resume normal operation, select mode on Indoor
Unit to match that of ODU. The error code will switch off and the unit will begin functioning normally.

• During installation, do not mix communication cables with power cables. Be sure to separate them by a
minimum spacing of 600mm; otherwise communication errors may result.

Safety considerations
• Please read this manual carefully before use and follow instructions herein.

Warning

• All installation, refrigerant piping, drain piping, power and control cabling, and earthing must be done under
the guidance of Blue Star’s authorised personnel.

• Contact Blue Star's authorised personnel for repair/relocation of the units.

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Caution

• Do not install the units, control and power cables within 3m from electromagnetic waves (equipment such
as medical equipment).

• Once started, the unit shall not be switched off for at least 5 minutes; otherwise the service life of the unit
will be affected.

• Do not operate the unit with wet hands.

• Please disconnect the main power before cleaning the air filter of the IDU or while cleaning the condenser
of the ODU.

• Please disconnect the main power when the unit is not in use for long periods.

• Please do not place any goods on any of the units or stand on them.

Safety precautions while working with Inverters

1) Inverter components deal with high DC Voltage (> 500V DC).

2) All Inverter circuits have capacitors which hold DC charge in them for at least 1 minute even
after switching off the unit.

3) Wait for at least 1 minute after you switch off the power before touching the PCBs.

4) Do not touch any inverter component when the power is ON.

5) Please read all warnings and instructions carefully before opening the Control box.

6) Please ensure that power supply locking and tagging is done at site during maintenance activities.

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Nomenclature – Outdoor Unit

IVRFB 22 T C N
N : New Series
C : Cooling Only
H : Heat Pump

T : Top Discharge

Capacity in HP

Blue Star all Inverter VRF ODU

Nomenclature – Indoor Unit

V HW 18 A

A : Series

Nominal capacity in ‘000 BTU/hr

HW : Hi-Wall
LC : Large Cassette
CC : Compact Cassette
OC : One-way Cassette
TC : Two-way Cassette
FC : Floor-cum-Ceiling Mounted Unit
VC : Verticool Unit
CS : Concealed Unit
SD : Ductable Ceiling Mounted
FM : Floor Mounted Packaged Unit
HRV : Heat Recovery Unit
TFA : Treated Fresh Air Unit

V/D : VRF Indoor Unit

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Blue Star's 100% Inverter VRF Systems

A VRF system consists of one or a set of Outdoor Units connected to multiple Indoor Units of different types
and capacities. The VRF V Plus Outdoor Units are equipped with one or two variable speed scroll compressors
controlled by DC inverter drive. The intelligent inverter PCB operates the compressor(s) with the maximum
efficiency to deliver the actual required capacity at any point of time.

Each Indoor Unit is provided with an electronic expansion valve, which controls flow of refrigerant and hence
capacity of each Indoor Unit. Total delivered capacity of the system is based on the sum of all Indoor Units’
capacities. Optimum power is consumed to deliver this required capacity.

Advantages of Inverter Compressors

 Very low starting current
 Very precise, stepless control of capacities with the maximum part load efficiencies
 Higher COPs and IPLVs
 Direct injection of refrigerant into the compressor chamber resulting in improved efficiency and high ambient
operation without tripping
 Powerful permanent magnet rotors
 Concentrated windings resulting in further improvement in efficiency

Unique Features of the Blue Star Inverter System

 100% capacity delivered without deration up to 43°C ambient temperature
 No unloading of compressors up to 48°C
 Uninterrupted operation even at 56°C ambient temperature
 Wide voltage range
 Sophisticated controllers like PC-based control, web-based monitoring, advanced tenant billing system,
wireless WiFi-based centralised controller, mobile/tab-based control, BMS control etc.
 Larger capacity accumulator
 Longer refrigerant piping
 Protective coating for PCBs
 Service-friendly ODU design
 Wide range of ODUs and IDUs
 Fire alarm provision for safety
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The Outdoor Unit – Key Components

High quality UV resistant

polypropylene fan guard

ABS glass filled

plastic fan blades Corrosion resistant
coated blue fins

Weather-proof
PCB enclosure

Powder-coated
GI panels

Anti-rust
hardware

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Hi-Wall Units Four-way Compact One-way Two-way Floor cum

Cassettes Cassettes Cassettes Cassettes Ceiling Verticools
Mounted Units

Ductable Floor Mounted Air Handling Heat Recovery Ventilation Treated Fresh Air
Splits IDUs Packaged Units Units System Units

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AHU Kits

AHU
AHU
ODU Kit
Kit
Hi-Wall Split
Cassette AC

Vertical AHU Horizontal AHU

AHU kits can integrate customised AHUs with the VRF V Plus System.

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Product Line-up
Outdoor Units

IVRFB-08 IVRFB-10 IVRFB-12 IVRFB-14 IVRFB-16 IVRFB-18 IVRFB-20 IVRFB-22

IVRFB-07 IVRFB-24 IVRFB-26 IVRFB-28
Description Units TC/TH/ TC/TH/ TC/TH/ TC/TH/ TC/TH/ TC/TH/ TC/TH/ TC/TH/
TC/TH TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN
TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN TCN/THN
HP 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
Actual cooling TR 5.6 6.4 8 9.6 11.2 12.8 14.4 16.0 17.6 19.2 20.8 22.4
capacity at
43°C kW 19.7 22.5 28.1 33.8 39.4 45.0 50.6 56.3 61.9 67.5 73.1 78.8
BTU/hr 67200 76800 96000 115200 134400 153600 172800 192000 211200 230400 249600 268800
TR 6.2 7.0 8.8 10.6 12.2 14.1 15.7 17.6 19.4 21.1 22.9 24.6
Actual heating
kW 21.7 24.8 30.9 37.1 42.9 49.5 55.2 61.9 68.2 74.3 80.4 86.6
capacity
BTU/hr 74400 84000 105600 127200 146400 169200 188400 211200 232800 253440 274560 295680
Operating
Ambient
Temp. Range
Cooling Mode 10°C to 56°C
Heating Mode -10°C to 24°C
Power supply 380-420 Volts, 3 Phase, 50Hz AC supply
Refrigerant R410A
Ref.
precharge kg 8.5 9 10.5 10.5 12.5 13 13.5 14 14 16 17 18
quantity
Overall
dimensions
Width mm 978 978 978 978 1250 1250 1450 1450 1450 1450 1450 1450
Depth mm 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
Height mm 1965 1965 1965 1965 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950
Weight
Net Weight
kg 261/265 264/268 272/276 272/276  364/372 372/379 397/403  406/412 406/412 416/422 431/445 431/445
(TC/TH)
Shipping
Weight
kg 274/278 277/281 285/289 285/289 383/391  391/398 418/424 426/433 426/433 438/444 453/467 453/467
(apprx.)
(TC/TH)
Sound Level dB(A) 56 57 58 60 63 64 66 67 67 68 69 69
Compressor
Hermetically sealed scroll with DC inverter drive
Type
Ref. pipe
connections
Φ9.5/ Φ9.5/ Φ9.5/ Φ12.7/ Φ12.7/ Φ12.7/ Φ15.9/ Φ15.9/ Φ15.9/ Φ15.9/ Φ19.05/ Φ19.05/
Liquid mm/in
⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ½ ½ ½ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝ ¾ ¾
Φ19.05/ Φ19.05/ Φ22.2/ Φ28.6/ Φ28.6/ Φ28.6/ Φ28.6/ Φ28.6/ Φ28.6/ Φ28.6/ Φ34.9/ Φ34.9/
Gas mm/in
¾ ¾ ⅞ 1⅛ 1⅛ 1⅛ 1⅛ 1⅛ 1⅛ 1-⅛ 1 -⅜ 1 -⅜
Oil mm/in Φ 6.35/1/4
Air cooled
condenser
Type Tube fin type
Fan Type Axial flow
No. of fans 1 2
Air quantity CFM 7000 7000 7000 7000 9000 10200 12300 12300 12300 13800 13800 13800
Motor Type Brushless DC type
Quantity No. 1 2
Power supply 230 Volts, 1 Phase, 50Hz AC Supply

Notes:
1. Actual cooling capacities delivered are based on the following conditions: Indoor temperature: 27°C DB, 19°C WB; Outdoor temperature: 43°C DB; Piping length:
10m; Height difference: 0 metre.
2. Actual heating capacities are based on the following conditions: Indoor temperature: 20°C DB; Outdoor temperature: 7°C DB, 6°C WB; Piping length: 10m; Height
­difference: 0 metre.

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Recommended ODU Combinations
VRF V Plus System: ODU Combinations: 7HP - 112HP

ODU Model
7HP 8HP 10HP 12HP 14HP 16HP 18HP 20HP 22HP 24HP 26HP 28HP Single ODU System
System
HP
7 1
8 1
10 1
12 1
14 1
16 1
18 1
20 1
22 1
24 1
26 1
28 1
30 1 1 Two ODUs System
32 1 1
34 1 1
36 1 1
38 1 1
40 1 1
42 1 1
44 2
46 1 1
48 1 1
50 1 1
52 1 1
54 1 1
56 2
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ODU Model
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58 1 1 1 Three ODUs System

60 1 1 1
62 1 1 1
64 1 2
66 3
68 2 1
70 2 1
72 2 1
74 1 1 1
76 1 1 1
78 1 2
80 1 2
82 1 2
84 3
86 1 3 Four ODUs System
88 4
90 3 1
92 3 1
94 3 1
96 2 1 1
98 2 1 1
100 2 2
102 1 1 2
104 1 1 2
106 1 3
108 1 3
110 1 3
112 4

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ODU Images

18HP, 20HP, 22HP, 24HP, 26HP, 28HP 14HP, 16HP

7HP, 8HP, 10HP, 12HP

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Appearance Type 0.6TR 0.8TR 1TR 1.3TR 1.5TR 1.6TR 1.7TR 2TR 2.3TR 2.5TR 2.8TR 3TR 3.2TR 4TR 5TR 6TR 8TR 10TR
User’s Manual

Hi-Wall Units ● ● ● ● ● ●

Four-Way
Cassettes ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Compact
Cassettes ● ● ● ● ●

One-Way
Cassettes ● ● ● ● ● ●

Two-Way
Cassettes ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Floor-cum-Ceiling
Mounted Units ● ● ● ● ●

Verticool Units ● ● ● ● ●

Concealed Splits ● ● ● ● ●

Ductable IDUs ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Floor Mounted
Packaged Units ● ● ●

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Product Line-up: Indoor Units

Heat
Treated
Recovery
Fresh Air 3.5TR 5.5TR 6.8TR 300CMH 500CMH 900CMH
Ventilation
Unit
System

AHU
AHU Kit
Kit 5TR 6.5TR 8TR 10TR 12.5TR 15TR 20TR 25TR 30TR

Ceiling Floor
Mounted Mounted
Ductable 11TR 18TR 20TR Ductable 18TR 22TR
IDUs AHU IDUs AHU
Type Type
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Physical Appearance

Wireless Remote Controller

Wireless Remote Controllers can be used in Hi-Wall, Cassette type,
Floor cum Ceiling Mounted and Verticool Indoor Units. Wireless
Remote Controllers can also be used in other types of IDUs along Large LCD display
with a wired controller which in turn will act as receiver. Please
refer picture in page 28.

Frequently used
keys (Fluorescent)

Keys for fine setting

LCD Display

Preference 1&2
Auto, Heat Sleep Symbol

Swing Symbol
Cool, Dry, Fan
Fan Speed
Low, Med, High & Auto
Set Temp Ind. IR Signal
Room Temp Ind.
Set / Room Temp Segments
°C

Clock Digits

On Timer Ind. Off Timer Ind.

On Timer Digits Off Timer Digits
Clock Display

Keypad Details

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Keypad Operation
S. No Key Operation
1. Power To ON/Off unit
2. Preference To select Preference Mode 1 and 2
3. Fan speed To change Fan speed
4. Temperature Up To increase set temp
5. Temperature Down To decrease set temp
6. Mode To change Mode
7. Swing To start/stop Swing and to select Flap position
8. Room T. To see Room Temp
9. Sleep To select/deselect Sleep function
10. On Timer To select/see On Timer
11. Off Timer To select/see Off Timer
12. Time Up To increase timer/click
13. Time Down To decrease timer/click
14. Address To view IDU Address
15. Clock To set Clock
16. OK To set Preference Mode, On timer and Off timer

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Remote Controller Functions

S. No. Functions Details
1. Unit ON / OFF Used to turn the IDU ON and OFF.
2. Mode Selection using Mode key Used for selecting the desired mode.
Selectable modes are: Cool, Fan Dry, Heat
3. Fan Speed selection Used for selecting the desired fan speed.
Selectable Fan speeds are – High, Medium,
Low, Auto.
Note: Fan speed cannot be changed in dry mode.
The IDU will run with low fan speed in dry mode
4. Set Temperature Used for selecting the desired set temperature.
The range of selectable temperatures is
16°C to 30°C
5. Preference Function Used to select your preferred Set Temp, Mode and
Fan speed settings using one key press. Details
are mentioned below:

6. Swing Function selection First Press : Angle 1,

Second Press : Angle 2,

Third Press : Angle 3,

Fourth Press : Angle 4,

Fifth Press : Angle 5,

Sixth Press : Swinging, 1

Seventh Press : Stop, Repeat ...

7. Room Temperature Display Displays actual sensed temperature of the room

8. Sleep Function Used for activating sleep mode which
automatically increases the set temperature
every hour to provide comfortable cooling at night
9. Timer Function Allows ON and OFF timer to be set by the user in
terms of real time values
10. Filter Reset Function Resets the Filter clean alarm
11. Real time display Displays the real time clock on handset

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How to Operate
Mode Operation
Press Mode key to select Modes. Mode will scroll on LCD screen as per the sequence below:

Cool  Dry  Fan  Mode  Heat

Various Functions available in different Modes

Mode Symbols Set Fan Speed Sleep Swing Timer
Temperature
Cool 16 to 30°C High, Med Selectable Selectable Selectable
Low, Auto
Dry 16 to 30°C Not Not Selectable Selectable
Selectable Applicable
Fan Not High, Med, Not Selectable Selectable
Selectable Low Applicable
Heat 16 to 30°C High, Med Selectable Selectable Selectable
Low, Auto

Swing Operation
Press Swing key to select Flap position or Swing operation as per sequence below:

Timer Operation
Clock Key Operation
Timer operation with Wireless Handset is RTC-based. To set clock, press Clock key.

Then set time using +/- key. Press OK to accept the setting. Timer can be set between 00:00 hours to
23:50 hours with resolution of 10 minutes.

Off Timer Operation

Setting
• Press Off Timer key
• Press +/- key to select required Off Timer setting
• Press OK key to accept the settings
Note: Timer also can be set between 0:00 to 23:50 hours with resolution of 10 minutes
Cancellation: Press Off Timer key twice to cancel Off Timer.

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On Timer Operation
Setting
• Press On Timer key
• Press +/- key to select required On Timer setting
• Press OK key to accept the settings
Note: Timer is RTC-based and can be set between 0:00 to 23:50 hours with resolution of 10 minutes.
Cancellation: Press On Timer key twice to cancel On Timer.

Sleep Key Operation

This key is used to select / deselect Sleep function in Cool and Heat Modes. In Sleep operation, unit increases
set temperature by 1oC every 2 hours.

Room Key Operation

When this key is pressed, IDU displays room temperature for 10 seconds.

ADDR Key Operation

When this key is pressed, IDU displays IDU Address for 10 seconds. And if pressed continuously for 10
seconds, IDU displays System Address for 10 seconds.

Preference Mode Operation

We can program 2 Preferred Modes and use them using Preference key. This Mode can be used as
below:

Two Preference modes can be set. Utilities that can be set in this mode are Set temperature, Fan speed,
Mode, Swing Position and Sleep.

How to set Preference Mode

Press Preference Key

Press same key again to select Preference 1 or Preference 2.

All parameters set now will be remembered as Preference 1 or 2, as selected.

Note:
i. When any parameter key is pressed (Mode, Up, Down,Fan, Sleep, Swing) it is accepted. At this time
handset parameter will be same as Preference mode.
Ii. When keys other than parameter keys are pressed, then, the Handset will remain in Preference mode.

Filter Reset Operation

IDU will give ‘Filter Clean Indication’ after IDU Fan running for 1000 hours. This indicates that filter needs
cleaning.
If Filter Reset Hours are completed, then IDU will display ‘FL’ alarm for 2 minutes every 30 minutes.
In order to reset the Filter alarm after cleaning of the filters, press Swing key in Handset Off mode. ‘Fr’ will
be displayed on the IDU display as an acknowledgement.

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Wired Controller
Wired Controller can be used in all types of Indoor Units.

Physical Appearance

Features
• LCD Display
• Touchscreen Keys on LCD Display
• How to Operate
• Cable Harness for Connection with IDU
• Mounting Plate
• Front and Back Case
• IR Sensor
• Accessories

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LCD Display

1. Operating Modes: Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat

2. Fan speed: Auto, High, Med, Low
3. Indicates IDU-related parameters
4. ‘Sleep’ indicates Sleep Mode,‘Set’ indicates Set Temperature and
‘Room’ indicates Room Temperature
5 Indicates ‘°C’
6 Indicates five positions of Swing
7 Set Temperature, Room Temperature, Error Codes indication
8 ON and OFF timer indication
9 Indicates Timer setting in hours

Touchscreen

Key Name
No. Description of keys Functions
1. On Timer key To select / Cancel On Timer
2. Off Timer key To select / Cancel Off Timer
3. Swing To select Flap position /
Swing function
4. Fan To select Fan speed
5. Power To On/Off unit
6. Mode To select Modes
7. Down To decrement Set
Temperature / Timer value
8. Up To increment Set
Temperature / Timer value

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Mode Operation
Press Mode key to select Modes. Mode will scroll on LCD as per this sequence:

Cool  Dry  Fan  Heat  Cool+Sleep  Heat+Sleep



Various Functions available in different Modes

Mode Symbol Set Temperature Fan speed Sleep Swing Timer

Cool 16 to 30°C High, Med, Low, Auto Not Selected Selectable Selectable

Dry 16 to 30°C Not selectable Not Applicable Selectable Selectable

Fan Not selectable High, Med, Low Not Applicable Selectable Selectable

Heat 16 to 30°C High, Med, Low, Auto Not Selected Selectable Selectable

Cool + Sleep Sleep 16 to 30°C High, Med, Low, Auto Selected Selectable Selectable

Heat + Sleep 16 to 30°C High, Med, Low, Auto Not Selected Selectable Selectable

Sleep Set

Swing Operation
Press Swing key to select “Flap Position” or “Swing Operation” as per the sequence below:

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Off Timer Operation

Setting Cancellation

• Press Off Timer key • Press Off Timer key twice to cancel Off Timer.
• Press Up/Dn key to select required Off Timer setting
• Press Off Timer key again to accept the settings

On Timer Operation

Setting Cancellation

• Press On Timer key • Press On Timer key twice to cancel On Timer.

• Press Up/Dn key to select required On Timer setting
• Press On Timer key again to accept the settings

Note: Timer is hour-based and can be set between 0 to 23 hours with resolution of 30 minutes.

Sleep Operation
Under ‘Sleep’ operation, the unit will increase set temperature by 1oC every 2 hours, enabling power saving.

Mode Key Special Functions

Press Mode key continuously for 10 seconds to enter into special modes. Using Up/Dn keys, the following
parameters can be set:

• IDU Address
• System Address
• Room Temperature

Filter Reset Operation

The IDU will display a ‘Filter Clean Indication’ after the IDU Fan has run for 1000 hours. This indicates that
the filter needs cleaning. Wired Handset will display ‘FL’ for 2 minutes every 30 minutes. To reset, press Swing
key with handset in Off mode.

Note: This alarm is provided for the user to know that it is time to clean the filter. If the filter has been cleaned
earlier, just reset as explained above.

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IR sensor
The Wired Controller has an in-built Infra Red (IR) sensor at the right bottom corner as shown below. The
sensor can receive signals from the wireless controller.

This is useful when the wireless controller is to be used for Ducted, Floor-mounted, Concealed, TFA and HRV
Indoor Units.

Special Features of Handsets

S.No. Feature Details

1. Heat Mode Disable Heat Mode can be disabled at ‘Cool only’ sites
During cyclic mode changeover, Heat mode will not
be selected.
Note: This function must be Toggle Function
2. IDU parameters display Liquid temperature, Gas temperature, EXV steps to be
displayed on IDU display

3. Set Temperature limiting (Cooling) Limiting the minimum set temp (cooling) or
Set Temperature limiting (Heating) maximum set temp (heating)

4. Cassette flap obstruction mode Cassette Flap mode 0, 1, 2

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Routine Maintenance
1. Healthy Power Supply
A healthy power supply must be maintained to the system. The recommended rating for power supply is as
below:

Three phase : 380-420V, 3 Phase, 50Hz AC

Single Phase : 220V, 1 Phase, 50Hz

Although variation in voltage is allowed up to +/- 10%, it may be noted that operation at extreme condition
will reduce life of the components.

Notes:
1. The ODU power supply shall be always kept ON. When any Indoor Unit is switched on, it signals the ODU
to start. So the ODU must be always ready to start.
2. IDU power supply: While switching OFF any IDU, use Remote Controller. Do not switch off the power
supply to Indoor Units.
Also there are oil recovery cycles, which operate periodically. During this cycle expansion valve (of each
Indoor Unit) is fully opened to push out any oil that may have got collected. So keeping power supply ON is
must, for the health of the system.

2. Periodic Inspection

Item Period Inspection Procedure

Filter Cleaning Once in a
i. Wall Mounted month
Pull out from the ends and lift to remove the front
ii. Cassettes grille from the unit. Then remove the internal filter
iii. Concealed Splits and wash it with water. Dry the filter in the shade
and re-install it.
iv. Ducted Splits Once in
v. Floor Mounted Package 2 months
vi. Treated Fresh Air Unit Once in Since these units are exposed to outside fresh
vii. Heat Recovery Ventilator Unit 15 days air, frequency of cleaning is higher.

General Compressor Check
Gas leak check
Control Panel inspection
Condenser Coil of Outdoor Unit
Once in Check that all electrical connections are tight.
6 months Crankcase heater: Touch the heater body to verify
that it is warm. It is expected to be ON (warm) when
compressor is not working.
Vibration isolation pads: Check for wear and replace
if in bad condition.
Once a year Inspect ODU and IDUs for any leak. In case of
leak, oil traces can be found around the leak.
Inform service for futher action/checks.
Once in Check the panel for any loose wires. Inform
3 months service engineer if anything is abnormal.
Once in Clean condenser coil with pressurised air or
3 months vacuum pump; choked condenser coil will make
ODU run at higher pressure, reducing service life
and consuming more power.
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Common Error Codes

Below are some error codes which may appear on the ODU control panel or IDU display, in case of any fault.
In case of any error, please contact Blue Star Service representative for assistance.

Sr No. Error Code Error Description

1 A0 AC Over Voltage Error (Auto Reset)

2 A1 AC Under Voltage Error (Auto Reset)

3 A2 Single Phasing Error (Auto Reset)

4 A7 Phase Imbalance Error (Auto Reset)

5 b0 Inv Compressor 1 Overload error (Auto Reset)

6 b1 Inv Compressor 2 Overload error (Auto Reset)

7 b6 Inv Compressor 1 Overcurrent error (Auto Reset)

8 b7 Inv Compressor 2 Overcurrent error (Auto Reset)

9 b8 Inverter Drive 1 Overheat error (Auto Reset)

10 b9 Inverter Drive 2 Overheat error (Auto Reset)

11 bA Inverter Drive 1 Start error (Auto Reset)

12 bb Inverter Drive 2 Start error (Auto Reset)

13 bC ODU Fan Motor 1 Feedback error (Auto Reset)

14 bd ODU Fan Motor 2 Feedback error (Auto Reset)

15 d0 Inverter Drive 1 DC Over Voltage error (Auto Reset)

16 d1 Inverter Drive 2 DC Over Voltage error (Auto Reset)

17 d2 Inverter Drive 1 DC Under Voltage error (Auto Reset)

18 d3 Inverter Drive 2 DC Under Voltage error ( Auto Reset)

19 d8 Inverter Drive 1 Overheat error (Manual Reset)

20 d9 Inverter Drive 2 Overheat error (Manual Reset)

21 dA Inverter Drive 1 Start error (Manual Reset)

22 db Inverter Drive 2 Start error (Manual Reset)

23 dC Inv Compressor 1 Overcurrent error (Manual Reset)

24 dd Inv Compressor 2 Overcurrent error (Manual Reset)

25 dE Inverter Drive Mismatch Error

26 E1 HP Switch Trip error (Auto Reset)

27 E2 HP Switch Trip for 3rd time in One Hour (Manual Reset)

28 E3 LP error (Auto Reset)

29 E4 LP Error for 3rd time (Manual Reset)

30 E5 Inv Compressor 1 High DLT (Auto Reset)

31 E6 Inv Compressor 2 High DLT (Auto Reset)

32 E8 Inv Compressor 1 High DLT for 4th time (Manual Reset)

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Sr No. Code Description

33 E9 Inv Compressor 2 High DLT for 4th time (Manual Reset)

34 Eb ODU Fan Motor 1 Feedback Error (Manual Reset)

35 EE ODU Fan Motor 2 Feedback Error (Manual Reset)

36 EC Inv Compressor 1 Overheat error (Manual Reset)

37 Ed Inv Compressor 2 Overheat error (Manual Reset)

38 F1 Ambient Temp Sensor Failure

39 F2 DLT (Inv Compressor 1) Sensor Failure

40 F3 DLT (Inv Compressor 2) Sensor Failure

41 F5 ODU Liq Temp (Hex1) Sensor Failure

42 F6 ODU Gas Temp (Hex1) Sensor Failure

43 F7 ODU Liq Temp (Hex2) Sensor Failure

44 F8 ODU Gas Temp (Hex2) Sensor Failure

45 F9 HP Sensor Failure

46 FA LP Sensor Failure

47 Fb Fire alarm from ODU

48 Fc Fire alarm from IDU

49 C1 Communication Error (Between ODU Control Board & ODU Power Board)

50 C2 Communication Error (Between ODU Control board & ODU Fan Board)

51 C3 Communication Error (Between Master and Slave ODUs)

52 C4 Communication Error (Between Master ODU and IDUs)

53 C5 Communication Error (Between IDU & Wired handset)

54 C6 Auto-addressing error

55 C7 Communication error (Inverter drive 1)

56 C8 Communication error (Inverter drive 2)

57 C9 Communication Error on some other IDU“(Displayed on those IDUs without Communication Error)

58 U3 IDU Room Temp Sensor Failure (Displayed on IDU)

59 U4 IDU Liquid Temp Sensor Failure (Displayed on IDU)

60 U5 IDU Gas Temp Sensor Failure (Displayed on IDU)

61 U6 IDU Supply Temp Sensor Failure (Displayed on IDU)

62 U7 IDU Float Switch Error (Displayed on IDU)

63 U8 IDU Fan Motor Error (Displayed on IDU)

64 U9 Mode Conflict Error (Displayed on IDU)

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Quick-check Troubleshooting Chart

Symptoms Cause Remedy

1. a) Compressor

• High discharge pressure • Overcharged • Remove excess refrigerant

• Dirty Condenser Fins • Clean Condenser Coil
• Low discharge pressure • Low refrigerant charge • Check for leaks, repair and recharge
• Low compression efficiency • Replace compressor
• High suction pressure • Excessive load • Reduce fresh air & load
• Low suction pressure • Clogged suction stainer • Clean/replace stainer
• Choked Air Filter • Clean Air Filter
• Less refrigerant charge • Top up
• Compressor trips on • Air in the system • Purify the system
high pressure • Overcharged gas • Remove excess charge
• Condenser fan not working • Check fan performance
• Compressor noisy • Liquid knock • Check return air filter/
check for coil chokeup
b) Scroll Compressor
• Compressor pressure • Compressor motor working • Interchange any two
does not build up to in reverse rotation phases of polarity
high pressure
• Compressor pressure
does not go down on - do - - do -
low pressure
• Compressor noisy - do - - do -
2. Condenser Fan
• Fan motor not starting • Tripping on overload • Check power supply/fuses
• Restore power supply
• Check overload relay / reset relay
• Check electrical circuit
• Low airflow • Reduced fan speed • Check & replace speed regulator
3. Conditioned Area
• Discomfort in the • Less air flow • Check air filter / belt
conditioned area • High humidity • Regulate fresh air
• Poor cooling • Check refrigeration circuit
• Too warm in • Excess heat load • Check & regulate heat load
conditioned space
• Inadequate cooling • Check filter choke up • Check compressor ‘On’
• Less airflow • Check reversal of blower
• Compressor trips soon • Check for phase reverse
after start (for Scroll Compressor)
• Too cold in • Defective Controller • Replace Controller
conditioned space

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Handing Over, Warranty & Service

After commissioning, the Blue Star/Dealer Technician will hand over the system along with User Manual and
the VSH-1 Form shown below, duly filled. Please collect and retain the form for future reference.

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Purchase Details
The following purchase information will be required by Blue Star/Dealer in case of any warranty claims or
service requests. Hence kindly ensure our Engineer/Dealer fills in the following details for all the Outdoor and
Indoor Units before handing over this manual to you.

1. Customer’s Name & Address:

........................................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................

2. Blue Star Office / Dealer address from whom purchased

........................................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................

Phone: ........................................................................................................................................................

3. Model No. ................................................................... S. No. ...................................................................

4. Invoice No. ................................................................... Date ...................................................................

5. Date of Despatch ..................................................... Date of Commissioning ..................................................

6. Warranty Commencement Date .......................................... Warranty Expiry Date ............................................

7. Compressor S. No.1 ...................................................... S. No. 2.................................................

8. Condenser Fan Motor S. No. 1 .......................................... S. No. 2.............................................

9. IDU Fan Motor S. No. .................................................................................................................................

Signature & Seal of Customer Signature & Seal of Blue Star/Dealer

Date of Filling:

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Terms of Warranty
Blue Star extends a comprehensive warranty on Blue Star VRF V Plus System, which entitles the customer
to the following:

1. Repair/reconditioning, by Blue Star or Blue Star's Dealer through whom the machine has been purchased,
of any part of the equipment found defective within 12 months from the date of commissioning or 15
months from the date of despatch, whichever is earlier.

2. Free after sales service during the above mentioned period, as and when necessary within the municipal
limits of the city or town where the Blue Star dealer/office is situated.
Note: For units installed beyond the municipal limits of the jurisdiction of the authorised Service Agent/ Dealer
of Blue Star, all expenses incurred in collection of the unit or parts thereof from the company’s authorised
service station or the service personnel/technicians towards to and fro travel, conveyance and other incidentals
etc., will be borne by the customer.

3. The warranty is valid only if:

3.1 The equipment operates on AC power supply of 400 +/- 5% and in accordance with the Company’s
operating instructions.
3.2 Service/repair or shifting of the equipment is carried out only by Blue Star’s authorised dealer or by
the Company.

4. The above said warranty does not cover the following:

4.1 Consumables such as refrigerant, oil, V belts, air filters etc.
4.2 Scaling/Deterioration of condenser water pipes and connected water piping.
4.3 Deterioration or failure of equipment & controls, piping due to corrosive atmosphere.

5. This warranty is null and void if repair and/or modification is/are carried out by the customer himself or
his representative or if non-Blue Star products/accessories are included in the installation without written
concurrence from Blue Star or its dealers.

6. This warranty is not valid in case the serial number is defaced or altered.

7. The guarantee extended herein is in lieu of all implied conditions/warranties under the law and is confined
to the repairs or replacements of defective parts and does not cover any consequential or resulting
liability damage or loss arising from such defect. Furthermore, the guarantee in no case shall extend to
the payment of any monetary consideration whatsoever or the replacement or return of the equipment
as a whole.

8. Any repair/replacement shall not extend the overall warranty period as specified above.

9. During the warranty period, Blue Star or Blue Star's Dealer will render free-of-cost service as follows:
9.1 Quarterly Preventive Maintenance Checks
9.2 Attend to all breakdown calls or perfoperformance-related complaints promptly and diligently
9.3 Repair/replace components when necessary within the overall Warranty Policy explained as above.

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For more information, please contact

BLUE STAR LIMITED

AHMEDABAD INDORE RAIPUR

301 & 302, (3rd Floor) Abhishree No. 502, Maloo-01, 26/C, Alaska Corporates, 3rd Floor,
Avenue, (Near) Nehru Circle, Scheme No. 94/C Ring Road, Opp VIP Road, Jivan Vihar
SM Road, Ambawadi, Indore - 452 010. Colony, G E Road, Raipur,
Ahmedabad - 380 015. Phone: (0731) 400 1211/400 1311 Chattisgarh - 492 006.
Phone: (079) 4022 4000 Phone: (0771) 654 4000
JAIPUR
BENGALURU A-19, First Floor, Main Sahakar SECUNDERABAD
Anjuman Kay ARR Tower, Path, Near Sahakar Bhawan, Ashoka Raghupati Chambers,
No 28, Ward No 77, Mission Road, Jaipur - 302 001. No 1-10-60 to 64, 4th Floor,
Bengaluru - 560 027. Phone: (0141) 274 4033/ 35 S P Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad,
Phone: (080) 4185 4000 Telangana 500 016.
KOCHI Phone: (4044) 00400
BHUVANESWAR 2nd Floor, Millenium Plaza, MKK
3A, Satya Nagar, 2nd Floor, Nair Road, Alinchuvadu Junction, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Bhubaneswar - 751 007. Kochi - 682 024. TC IV/962, Chandrika, Sree Chitra
Phone: (0674) 257 2403 / Phone: (0484) 449 9000 Nagar, Pipe line Road, Kawdiar,
257 3670 Thiruvananthapuram - 695 003.
KOLKATA Phone: (0471) 272 0025/65
CHANDIGARH 7, Hare Street, Kolkata - 700 001.
Adarsh Mall, 4th Floor, Plot No 50, Phone: (033) 2213 4000 VADODARA
Industrial & Business Park, Ramkrishna Chambers,
Phase - II, Chandigarh - 160 002. LUDHIANA 7th Floor, Productivity Road,
Phone: (0172) 502 4000 SCO 16-17, Feroze Gandhi Alkapuri, Vadodara - 390 007.
Market, Fortune Chambers, Phone: (0265) 233 0334/661 4100
CHENNAI 3rd Floor,
KRM Plaza, No 2, Harrington Road, Ludhiana - 141 001 (Punjab). VISAKHAPATNAM
Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031. Phone: (0161) 500 1404 D. No 49-24-65/1
Phone: (044) 4244 4000 Near Sankarmattam Road,
LUCKNOW Madhura Nagar,
GHAZIABAD 177/4, Faizabad Road, Vishakapatnam - 530 016.
C 53A, Third Floor, Lucknow - 226 007. Phone: (0891) 274 8405/274 8433
District Center (RDC), Raj Nagar, Phone: (0522) 403 4000
Ghaziabad - 201 001. VIJAYAWADA
Uttar Pradesh MUMBAI No 40-1-62
Phone: (0120) 282 1400 Blue Star House, 9A, Nagas Hafeez Plaza, Opp. to
Ghatkopar Link Road, Saki Naka, Grand Modern Super Market,
GOA Mumbai - 400 072. Near BENZ Cirlce, MG Road,
210, 2nd Floor, Gera’s Imperium Phone: (91) (22) 6668 4100 Vijayawada 520 010.
I Patto, Panjim, Goa - 403 001. Phone: (0866) 248 4004
Phone: (0832) 243 8171/243 7287 NAGPUR
219, Bajaj Nagar, 1st Floor,
GURGAON South Ambazari Road, email:
Vatika Atrium, 6th Floor, Nagpur - 440 010. coolingsolutions@bluestarindia.com
Golf Course Road, Sector 53, Phone: (0712) 224 9000/662 4000 Visit us at:
Gurugram - 122 002 (Haryana). www.bluestarindia.com
Tel: (0124) 409 4000 PUNE or SMS ‘COOL’ to 57575
201/A, Nityanand Complex,
GUWAHATI 1st Floor, 247/A Bund
Oasis Plaza, Dr. B. Baroah Road, Garden Road,
Ulubari, Kamrup, Pune - 411 011.
Guwahati - 781 007. Phone: (020) 4104 4000/2616
Tel: (0361) 246 8496 9332

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E-Waste Management

Protect the Environment from E-Waste

This product at its end of usable life should not be mixed with household domestic waste or any general
waste. It must be stored separately and disposed of through an authorised recycler of electrical and
electronic appliance waste since it is categorised under Schedule I of E-Waste Management Rules
promulgated by the Government of India.

As guided by these rules, this product needs to be disposed of after its useful life in a scientific and
prescribed manner. As a responsible citizen of India, we request your cooperation in helping conserve
the environment for future generations. You are requested to contact designated toll-free contact
number 1800 209 1177 for guidance on end-of-life disposal of this product.

DOs and DON’Ts

DOs:

 Run and maintain machine as per instructions given in the User Manual.

 Engage only an authorised person to attend to repairs of your machine.

 Call on the Toll Free number for assistance to dispose of your machine if required.

 Engage only an authorised person for DE-INSTALLATION.

 Consult our local authorised dealer or contact our Toll Free number to know the lifespan of your
product.

DON’Ts:

 Do not try to repair/dismantle your machine by yourself.

 Do not engage any unauthorised person to repair/dismantle your machine or any of its parts.

 Do not sell or dispose of your machine or its parts to a local scrap dealer.

 Do not dispose of E-Waste in landfills or leave it outside unattended.

 Do not put the product to any other use post its end-of-life.

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