The Fusion manufacturing brand is known as a major supplier of automotive and household appliances. The company was founded in 1998 in New Zealand, production facilities are located in China. The manufacturer is developing one of the promising areas - the manufacture of domestic air conditioners. Their features and types should be considered in more detail.
The main line of air conditioners
Currently, the company has established the production of only split systems. Models can be installed in office or residential premises, not designed for significant loads, like industrial counterparts. However, the simplicity of design and operation allows you to make an independent repair of the air conditioner, without the involvement of specialists. But this only applies to minor issues.
Climatic equipment series:
- Effect. Represents the internal block of the classical form connected to external. The liquid crystal display is located in the middle of the front panel. A feature of these Fusion models is the low noise level during operation.
- Expert. Feature - design of the wall indoor unit. It has strict lines, a color display is located on the left side of the front panel, has a round shape. On a black background, the indication is visible from afar, which is convenient in the absence of a control panel nearby.
The range of cooling power is from 2250 to 8310 watts. The controls are understandable, on the remote control there are pictograms of modes that are highlighted during their activation. Example, when ventilation is turned on, a fan is displayed.
Expansion of the product range is not yet planned. But given the development of the company, there is the likelihood of industrial climate equipment.
Despite the simplicity of the design, freon refueling should be carried out only by specialists using special equipment. Otherwise, the supply or return pipe may lose its tightness due to improper operation.
Comparison of the characteristics of popular models
Before choosing the most suitable model, you should analyze the entire line of climatic equipment. Not only technical and operational characteristics, but also price are taken into account. The main parameters are contained in the manual, they can also be found on the official website.
When comparing, you need to take into account such characteristics:
- rated cooling and heating power;
- the presence of ventilation and drainage;
- air consumption for the indoor unit;
- power consumption;
- type of freon;
- dimensions of the structure;
- installation complexity;
- remoteness of service centers.
The user manual provides a list of maintenance activities. This is a secondary factor, but it must also be taken into account. So, it is impossible without the necessary skills and knowledge of equipment to refuel the coolant. But if garbage got into the external drainage channel - its cleaning is mandatory. You do not need to call specialists for this. An exception is contamination of the radiator or other critical components of the outdoor unit.
The comparison table shows the parameters of the most popular models of this brand.
| Model | FC07-WNHT | FC12-WNHT | GSWH09-NB1A |
| Cooling / heating power | 2,09/2,16 | 3,56/3,84 | 2,63/2,82 |
| Performance ratio | 3,21/3,71 | 3,41/3,59 | 3,21/3,61 |
| Noise level | 32 | 34 | 27 |
| Power consumption | 0,65/0,58 | 1,04/1,07 | 0,82/0,78 |
| Maximum floor space | 20 | 35 | 25 |
| Air consumption | 400 | 530 | 450 |
| Cost | 18500 | 24700 | 22350 |
For all Fusion models, air conditioning is charged with R-410A Freon. It is safe for people and the environment and in the event of a leak, air neutralization and purification are not required.Pipelines can only be refilled using a special station; the use of improvised means is strictly prohibited.
Instructions for the remote control and air conditioners Fusion
Each model is accompanied by detailed instructions, air conditioning Fusion, according to which, goes through the stages of maintenance and, if necessary, repair. But first of all, you must perform the correct installation. Correct installation of the air conditioner should be carried out by specialists with permission to perform such work. Otherwise, the factory warranty may be voided.
In order for the split system to continue to work normally, such measures should be taken to maintain it in good condition:
- cleaning the front panel with a slightly damp cloth;
- clean air filters in a timely manner to prevent the formation of an unpleasant odor;
- checking the refrigerant volume at least once every two years.
Another feature of the models from this manufacturer is the remote control for the air conditioner. For the climate equipment Expert, a multifunctional and convenient remote control has been developed. Effect models come with a standard remote control.
Features of the remote control functions:
- maximum range - 10m;
- Convenient switching of the modes "Automatic", "Cooling", "Drying" and "Heating" using the Mode button;
- smooth adjustment of power;
- change of intensity of swing of blinds - Swing;
- fan control - Fan;
- the ability to program on or off at a specific time - Timer.
There should be no obstacles between the remote control and the indoor unit, otherwise switching modes will be impossible. It is also important to change the batteries in a timely manner.
In addition to this device, you can purchase a universal remote control. But preliminary it is recommended to coordinate technical details with the company's specialists. Not all models may be suitable for specific climate equipment.
Fusion Air Conditioner Error Codes
In case of malfunctions or malfunctions, contact a specialized service center. This must be done regardless of whether the warranty has expired or not. But first you need to study the user manual. It describes the most common causes of problems and how to resolve them on your own.
These include the following situations:
- After restarting, the indoor unit will turn on after 3 minutes. This time is necessary for testing items.
- There was an unpleasant odor. The reason is the clogging of the air filter; it needs to be cleaned.
- Extraneous noise, murmur of water. This is a normal situation, since before stabilization the refrigerant can cause sounds, no intervention is required.
- The allocation of water vapor. The reason is that the room has high temperature and humidity. After stabilizing the microclimate in the room, the appearance of steam will stop.
- The equipment does not work. Check the electrical connection and the operation of the emergency switch. Sometimes the shutdown occurs according to the set timer.
- Reduced cooling performance. The reason is clogged filters, insufficient refrigerant level, improperly established mode of operation, there is a draft in the room.
An additional indicator of incorrect operation is the error codes of the air conditioners of this brand. They are displayed on the display of the indoor unit:
- E1. A malfunction of the temperature sensor in the room was detected.
- E2. The temperature sensor in the supply line does not work.
- E6. The engine in the indoor unit is defective.
There is no such error indication for the outdoor unit. They can only be determined using special diagnostic equipment.
User reviews
Since this climatic equipment has not yet received wide distribution in the domestic market, the number of real reviews is small.But even when analyzing this information, one can preliminarily determine the actual performance of specific models.
Benefits:
- warm start function;
- reasonable cost, good build quality;
- automatic maintenance of the temperature in the room when changing external influencing factors;
- Ease of Management.
A few shortcomings:
- at the first start the noise level is increased;
- sometimes self-diagnosis does not work correctly;
- thin plastic case.
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