Operating Instructions

Timer Remote Controller

Model No. CZ-RTC4

Installation Instructions
Separately Attached.

ENGLISH
Before operating the unit, read these operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.

Panasonic Corporation
1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Panasonic Corporation
http://www.panasonic.com CV6233312187
 CONTENTS Page
Thank you for purchasing the
 Safety Precautions ...............................3

Preparations
Panasonic timer remote controller.
 Part Names ..........................................5
 Read the Operating Instructions
• Control panel .......................................5
carefully for safe use. This
• Screen display .....................................6
manual describes the Operating
Instructions of the timer remote
controller. Read this manual as
well as operating instructions  Basic Operations..................................7
supplied with indoor units and • How to Operate ....................................7
outdoor units. • Setting the Present Time .....................9
 Be sure to read the “Safety  Weekly Program Function .................10

How to Use
Precautions” (P.3, 4) before • Checking the Weekly Timer ...............10
using. • Changing the Program Timer ............. 11
 Keep this manual with operating • Deleting the Program Timer ...............13
instructions supplied with indoor • Invalidating the Program Timer ..........14
units and outdoor units in a safe • Duplicating the Program Timer ..........15
place. • Before Asking Repare work ...............16
 Be sure to keep this manual in a
place easily accessible by users.
In the case of user change, be  Outing Function .................................17

Setting Change
sure to give this manual to the • Setting the Outing Function ...............18
new user.  Sleeping Function ..............................19
 ECONAVI Function .............................22
• ON/OFF setting of ECONAVI function ...23
NOTICE
The English text is the original
instructions. Other languages
Necessary
When
 Troubleshooting .................................24
are translation of the original  Specifications .....................................26
instructions.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING CAUTION
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal practice which can result in personal injury or
injury or death. product or property damage.

Matters to be observed Prohibited matters

WARNING
Do not use this appliance in a potentially explosive
atmosphere.

In case of malfunction of this appliance, do not repair by

yourself. Contact the sales or service dealer for repair.

In case of emergency, remove the power plug

from the socket or switch off the circuit breaker
or the means by which the system is isolated
from the mains power.

CAUTIONS
This appliance is intended to be used by expert or
trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms, or
for commercial use by lay persons.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not operate with wet hands.

• Do not wash with water.

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 Safety Precautions
Note:
 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
 FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow
the attached installation instructions. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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Part Names
Control panel

1
2
13
3
12 A 4
11 5
10
6

9 8 7
1 Operation indicator
Illuminates during operation. Blinks during alarm.
2 Start/Stop button
Starts/Stops operation.
3 Fan speed
Changing the fan speed.
4 Swing/Air direction
Use this button to set the auto swing or air direction to a specific angle.
5 Unit select
When more than one indoor unit is operated by one remote control unit, this button is used to
select a unit when adjusting the air direction.
6 Sleeping
7 Ventilation
Use this button when you installed a fan available in the market. Pressing this button turns on
and off the fan. When turning off the air conditioner, the fan will be also turned off.
8 Filter reset
Use this button to reset the filter sign. When is displayed, press this button after cleaning the
filter.
9 Timer setting buttons
10 Remote control sensor
Normally, the temperature sensor of the indoor unit is used to detect the temperature.
However, it is also possible to detect the temperature around the remote control unit.
11 Mode select
Pushing this button selects an operation mode.
12 ECONAVI
Use this button to turn on/off the ECONAVI Function.
13 Temperature setting buttons
Changing the temperature setting.

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 Part Names
Screen display
26 27 28 1 2 3

25 4
° 5
6
7
24 °
23 8
22
21 9
20

19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
1 Displayed if the selected feature was disabled during installation.
2 Displayed when a mistake is made during timer setting.
3 Appears when the timer program is being set.
4 Indicates today’s day of the week.
5 Displayed when the timer has been turned OFF.
6 Timer program indication
: The indoor unit starts operation at the programmed time.
: The indoor unit stops operation at the programmed time.
7 Displays the present time on a 24-hour clock. Also, displays settings in the various setting
modes.
8 Appears when the time program is being set.
9 Indicates the unit No. of the selected indoor unit.
10 Appears during the peak cut mode (Demand) if an electric heat pump (EHP) air conditioner is
used or during standby if a gas heat pump (GHP) air conditioner is used.
11 Appears when the fan of the indoor unit is stopped or in low fan speed.
12 The engine oil needs to be replaced. (Only when using a gas heat pump air conditioner.)
13 Appears when the maintenance function (monitoring sensor temperatures) is activated.
14 The indoor unit filter needs to be cleaned.
15 Appears during the sleeping function.
16 Appears when a fan available in the market is installed and is operating.
17 Switching operation modes is prohibited. (Switching to Auto mode is also prohibited.)
18 Remote control operation is restricted by a central control device.
19 Appears when the remote control sensor is used.
20 The selected fan mode is displayed.
21 Appears while in test operation.
22 Indicates the flap position.
23 Indicates the set temperature.
24 Appears during the outing function.
25 Displays the selected operation mode.
(AUTO /HEAT /DRY /COOL /FAN )
26 Appears when ECONAVI is being set to ON.
27 When inspection is required.
28 Appears with displaying 27 if there is a problem on ECONAVI.

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Basic Operations
How to Operate
Turn on the indoor unit before operation. See operating instructions of the indoor unit.

Start/Stop operation / Operation mode

1. Press [Start/Stop] to start operation.
2. Press the mode select button to select 1
the mode among AUTO , HEAT , A

DRY , COOL and FAN .

2
* Auto: The mode is automatically switched to
Cool or Heat to achieve the set temperature.

Set temperature
Press [ / ] to set the desired
temperature.
Cannot be set in Fan mode. Temperature
A

Fan speed
Press the fan speed button to set the fan
speed.
: Automatically switches the fan speed.
: Low A

: Medium Fan speed

: High

Flap
Press the flap button to adjust the flap
position.
A

Flap

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 Note

 If the heating performance is insufficient in Low fan speed, change the fan
speed to Medium or High .
 The temperature range that can be set varies depending on the model.
 Temperature sensor detects temperature in the vicinity of the air inlet of the
indoor unit. The detected temperature slightly differs from the room temperature
depending on the installation condition. The set temperature is a guideline of
room temperature.

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Basic Operations
Setting the Present Time

1 Press and hold [SET] for more than

2 seconds to enter the present day
and time setting mode.
Once you enter the setting mode, A
“SETTING”, “▼”(day) and “time” flash.

2 Set “▼” to today’s day of the week.

Press [▲] to move “▼” (flashing on the
display) in the order of: Su → Mo → Tu → ....
Press [▼] to move it in the order of: Su →
Sa → Fr → ....
Press [SET] to store. 2/3/4 1/3/4

3 Press [▼/▲] to change the present

“hour” in the range of 0 to 23*1.
Set the present hour and press [SET].
The “hour” digits light up, and the “minute”
digits start flashing.
*1 If the clock uses the 12 hours AM/PM
setting, the hour is displayed in the range of
AM 1 to 12 / PM 1 to 12.

4 Press [▼/▲] to change the present

“minute” in the range of 0 to 59.
Set the present minute and press [SET]. The
day and time are set and the unit finishes
the setting mode.

Note
 If the present time is invalid, “– – : – –” is displayed. If the power failure occurs,
check if the set data of day and time are valid.

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 Weekly Program Function
Checking the Weekly Timer
• Set the weekly program assigning a given timer to each day of the week.
Maximum of 6 programs a day and 42 programs a week can be set.
Select the day and the TIMER number you want to program.

1 Press [PROGRAM] to enter the

program confirmation mode
“ ” and start setting.
Once you enter the program confirmation A

mode, the present day is indicated as

TIMER No. “1”.

2 Select the day.

Press [▼/▲] to move the “ ” horizontally on
the day to select.
1 2/3
Press [▲] to move “ ” (flashing on the
display) in the order of: Su → Mo → Tu....
Press [▼] to move it in the order of : Su →
Sa → Fr....
“– – : – –” is displayed when the program is
not set.
Press [SET] to fix the day.

3 Select a Timer number.

Press [▼/▲] to select a TIMER No. from 1
2 TIMER No. 1-6
program CHeck
to 6.
Press [▲] to move up from 1.
Press [▼] to move down from 6.

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Weekly Program Function
Changing the Program Timer
To set the weekly program, follow the steps.

1 Select the program you want to

set in the program confirmation
mode, and press [SET]. This enters
the setting mode of the program A

currently displayed.
* In the program setting mode, [SETTING],
“hour”, “minute”and “item” flash on the
display.

2 Set the “hour”. (Program step 1)

Press [▼/▲] to set the “hour”.
4 2/3/4 1/2/3/4
Confirm the “hour” and press [SET]. This Program step1
enters the program changing mode
(setting of the “minute”).

3 Set the “minute”. (Program step 2)

Press [▼/▲] to set the “minute”.
Confirm the “minute” and press [SET].
The unit enters (the program pattern Program step2
selection mode).

normal remote controller

PROGRAM CANCEL
SET
Program Changing hour digits
CANCEL,DEL
SET
program check
Changing minute digits
CANCEL,DEL
SET
Changing patterns
SET,CANCEL,DEL
PROGRAM
Selecting copy source
CANCEL
SET

Selecting copy destination

SET,CANCEL

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 4 Set the program pattern. (Program step 3)
There are 4 program patterns.
Pressing [▼/▲] repeats the following display patterns.

Pattern 1 (Default display) Pattern 2

[▼]

[▲]

The indoor unit starts operation at the The indoor unit stops operation at the
programmed time. programmed time.

[▼] [▲] [▲] [▼]

Pattern 4 Pattern 3

[▲]

° °

[▼]

The indoor unit starts operation at the The indoor unit changes the
programmed time and changes the temperature setting at the
temperature settings. programmed time.

For Pattern 3 and Pattern 4: Press [ / ] to change the temperature setting.

5 Select the program pattern and press [SET].

The program timer setting is confirmed and the unit enters the confirmation mode
.

Note
 If you press [CANCEL] during the setting, it returns to the program confirmation
mode.
 If there is no operation made for 10 minutes during the setting, it returns to the
normal mode.
In this case, all the settings in progress will be invalid.

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Weekly Program Function
Deleting the Program Timer
To delete the program timer setting, follow the steps below.

1 Press [PROGRAM] to enter the

program confirmation mode.

2 Press [▼/▲] to select the day of the

program you want to delete.
Press [SET] to fix the day.

3 Press [▼/▲] to select a TIMER No.

(from 1 to 6).

4 Press [SET] to display the program

setting mode .
1 5 2/3 4

5 Press [DELETE] to delete the

program.

Note
 After deleting, the unit returns to the program confirmation mode .
 If you press [CANCEL] during the setting, the unit returns to the program
comfirmation mode.
 If there is no operation made for 10 minutes during the setting, the unit returns to
the normal mode.

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 Weekly Program Function
Invalidating the Program Timer
If you want to stopping the program operation for more than 1 week, you can invalidate
all the timer settings.
Once the timer settings are invalidated, the program will not be operated until the
invalidation is cancelled.

How to invalidate the program timer

1. Press and hold [CANCEL]([TIMER
OFF]) for more than 2 seconds.
[TIMER OFF] is displayed and the programs will
be invalidated from the next one.
A

How to cancel the program timer invalidation

1. Press and hold [CANCEL]([TIMER
OFF]) for more than 2 seconds.
[TIMER OFF] disappears and the programs will
be validated from the next one.
A

1
 If Power Failure Occurred
If the power recovers in a short time period, the program after the recovered time will
be valid.
If more than one hour has passed for power return after power failure, the present time
information will be lost. In this case, the program will not be operated.

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Weekly Program Function
Duplicating the Program Timer
You can duplicate the preset program by day.
 Select the copy source.

1 If [PROGRAM]([COPY]) is pressed
in program checking mode , it
enters the copy mode (Selecting
the copy source ) of the program A

timer.
While in the copy mode of the program
timer, [SETTING] and (day) of the copy
source flash on the display.

1 2/4 3/4

2 Press [▼/▲] to select the day of the

copy source.
Select the copy destination.

3 If [SET] is pressed in the mode of

selecting the copy source , it
enters the copy mode (Selecting the
copy destination ) of the program
timer.

4 Press [▼/▲] to select the day of the

copy destination. Then, press [SET]
to complete copying and return to
the program checking mode.

Note
The program will be overwritten if the preprogrammed day is selected as a copy
source.

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 Weekly Program Function
Before Asking Repair Work
Before asking repair work, please check the following.
Trouble Possible Cause/Remedy
“ERROR” is displayed If there is another TIMER No. which has the program of the same
when the minute digits are time and same day, you cannot overlap the setting.
entered.
The stored programs are automatically sorted by the time. Check if
The set data is not stored.
the data is stored in the other TIMER No.
Check if the time indication is not “– – : – –”.
Program does not When the time is invalid, the program is also invalid.
function. Check the remote controller prohibition inside.
In that case, the program is invalid.

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Outing Function
Outing function is a function that prevents the room temperature from
increasing too much (or decreasing too much) when no one is in the room.
An air conditioner works automatically if this function is set effective.

•
•

A remote controller may lose outing function operation information when it is cut for
more than 24 hours during the outing function operation by electricity. It reverts from
the blackout, and an air conditioner does not drive in outing function when operation
is started. At this time, an air conditioner does not stop at outing function.

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 Outing Function
Setting the Outing Function

1 Press and hold [Ventilation] for more

than 2 seconds to display
the upper limit temperature setting
screen. A

[SETTING], , and the upper limit

temperature start flashing.
(The default value of the upper limit
temperature is 38 °C.)

2 Press [ / ] to select the upper

limit temperature, and press [SET]
to fix the value. The lower limit 2/3 1 2/3
temperature setting screen is
displayed.

3 Press [ / ] to select the lower limit

temperature, and press [SET] to
fix the value. The outing function
° °

setting is completed.
(The default value of the lower limit 2 3
temperature is 10 °C.)

* The unit returns to the normal mode if [CANCEL] is pressed or there is no operation
made for 3 minutes during the setting. In this case, all the settings in progress will be
lost.

Canceling the outing function

1. Press and hold [Ventilation] for more
than 2 seconds while the outing
function is set.
A

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Sleeping Function
This function leads you to a comfortable sleep and changes the room temperature
during your sleep.
• You can set the off timer every one hour from 1 to 10 hours.

 Display of remote control unit (during the time setting)

Off time
In case the present time is 23:00.

Sleeping function Operating time

indication

 Display of remote control unit (during sleeping function setting)

Sleeping function
indication

* If no operation is made for 3 minutes, the time setting mode will be automatically
finished.

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 Ex. In case of 7 hours timer

1 Press [Sleeping].
• Each time the button is pressed, the
indication changes in the following order.
A

(every one hour)

(Press [CANCEL] to stop the time setting.)

2 Press [SET].
• The sleeping operation starts.

2 1 1

 When the off time comes:

• The indoor unit stops.
* The temperature returns to the setting at the time when sleeping function
operation started.

To cancel the sleeping function operation

1. Press [Sleeping].
* The temperature setting remains at the time
cancelled.
A

1
• The following buttons also cancel the sleeping function operation.
[Start/Stop] button
Stops the indoor unit after the sleeping function operation is cancelled.
[Mode select] button
Changes the operation mode after the sleeping function operation is cancelled.

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 If [Sleeping] button does not work.
Or, in the case of operation not being started even if [SET] is pressed.
Check the following table.
Display of the remote control unit
Item Contents
(Lighting/flashing indication)

The Error indication flashes The clock is not set.

1
(for several seconds).
“This function is not available” indication When the operation mode is set to AUTO or
2
lights up (for several seconds). FAN, this function is not available.
The centralized control device is prohibited
Centralized control indication flashes
3 from starting/stopping the unit or changing the
(for several seconds).
temperature setting.

The sleeping function operation will be cancelled in the following cases:

1: When the unit is operated to stop or change the temperature setting by the other remote
control unit or centralized control device.
2: When the unit is operated to stop or change the temperature setting with the weekly program
function / outing function.
3: When the centralized control unit is prohibited from stopping the unit or changing the
temperature setting.

Note
Trouble Possible Cause/Remedy

The temperature setting does not The temperature over the upper or lower limit or each operation
decrease (increase). mode cannot be set.
Operation under the sleeping function Note if you change the time after the sleeping function started. The
does not finish. operation does not finish until it reaches to the set starting time.

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 ECONAVI Function
This function is available by attaching an optional ECONAVI sensor.

The ECONAVI sensor detects human activity and conserves energy based on the
activity level.

Overview of the ECONAVI function

• Cooling: Target temperature is the same as the set temperature.

High activity • Heating: Target temperature is 1 °C lower than the set
temperature.

• Cooling: Target temperature is 1 °C higher than the set

Low activity temperature.
• Heating: Target temperature is the same as the set temperature.

No one in the room No one in the room for 20 minutes

• Cooling: Target temperature is 2 °C higher than the set
* When the sensor temperature.
detects movements in • Heating: Target temperature is 2 °C lower than the set
the room which have temperature.
been empty, it will
No one in the room for 3 hours
resume operation to
• Cooling: Cooling will stop and the unit will be in fan only mode.
match with the activity
• Heating: Heating will stop and the unit will be in fan only mode.
level.

Note
 Even when target temperature is changed through the ECONAVI function, the set
temperature shown in the remote controller does not change.
 Even when Cooling/Heating is changed to Fan through the ECONAVI function,
the operation mode shown in the remote controller will still be Cooling/Heating.
 It is possible to choose from the following options for the operation to be
performed after a lapse of 3 hours since the room has been empty.
• Operates in the Fan mode only.
• Stops and resumes operations after human movements are detected.
• Stops and will not resume operations even after human movements are detected.
• Continues to operate in the current mode.
If you need to do so, please contact the dealer.

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ECONAVI Function
ON/OFF setting of ECONAVI function
Using the remote controller, you can switch the ECONAVI function ON/OFF.

1 Press [ECONAVI] to ON the

ECONAVI function.
* When ECONAVI is enabled,
will appear. A

2 Press [ECONAVI] to OFF.

* When the indoor unit is stopped,
will disappear.

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Note
 Turn the ECONAVI function OFF if:
- You want to maintain the room temperature at a set temperature.
- You want to keep air conditioner running while nobody is in a room.
- The sensor fails.
- Only infants, babies, or people only with disabilities are in the room.

WARNING

Do not use the ECONAVI function in a room with disabled persons or infants only.
Due to their limited motions, the ECONAVI sensor may judge no person is present,
causing the indoor unit to stop the operation.

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 Troubleshooting
If operation does not start by pressing [Start/Stop] button ...
Check the following before asking for repair.

 After recovery from blackout, press

[Start/Stop] again.
Blackout? →If operation does not start, turn off the circuit
breaker and consult the dealer of purchase
about the symptom and Model No.

 Turn it on and press [Start/Stop] again.

Is the circuit breaker →If operation does not start, turn off the circuit
turned off? breaker and consult the dealer of purchase
about the symptom and Model No.

 After blinking stops, press [Start/Stop]

again.
Is blinking? →If operation does not start, turn off the circuit
breaker and consult the dealer of purchase
about the symptom and Model No.

 If any of the following alarm indications

appears, stop operation once and restart
approx. 1 minute later.
(Alarm indication, off)
[•E04 •E06 •P10 •P20 •H06]
Is displayed? →If the indication does not reappear, use the unit.
→If the indication reappears or an alarm
indication other than the above (combination of
numbers and characters such as E, F, H, L and
P) appears, stop operation, turn off the circuit
breaker and consult the dealer of purchase
about alarm indication, Model No. and indoor
unit No.

Cannot stop the

operation.  Check if the outing function is activated or not.
Or the unit starts to ( )
run automatically  Check control by central control device.
even if [Start/Stop]
(Off) is pressed.

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 The remote  Faulty sensor or incorrect installation.
Turn OFF the ECONAVI function with the
controller screen
remote controller and contact the retailer or
displays a flashing point of purchase with the Model No. and
“ ”. problem.

 The indoor unit has stopped. Turn on the

indoor unit.
 The unit is in Fan mode. The ECONAVI
function does not operate in Fan mode.
 The ECONAVI function is set to OFF. Turn
The remote the ECONAVI function ON with the remote
controller screen controller.
does not display the  The indoor unit may not support the
. ECONAVI function. If you turn the
ECONAVI function ON with the remote
control but there is no change, the indoor
unit does not support the ECONAVI
function.
Please contact the dealer.

• If you need to contact for servicing, check the back cover of the operating instructions for indoor
units or outdoor units.

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 Specifications
Model No. CZ-RTC4
Dimensions (H) 120 mm x (W) 120 mm x (D) 20 + 4.75 mm
Weight 160 g
Temperature/ 0 ˚C to 40 ˚C / 20 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Humidity range *Indoor use only.
Power Source DC16 V (supplied with indoor unit)
± 30 seconds/month (at normal temperature 25 ˚C)
Precision
*Adjust periodically.
Clock
Holding 24 hours (when fully charged)
time *Approx. 8 hours are required for full charge.
Number of
connected indoor Up to 8 units
units

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