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manual. It contains valuable
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!rig proper air conditioner
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order to prevent
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Your Records
Write the _! and serial numbers here:
Mode! #
Serial #
You can find them on a,label on the,side of each unit
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This Manual
Inside you will find many helphu_hints on _w to use
and maZn_in your air conditioner properly: Just a liHle
preventive care on your part can save you a great
deal elf time and money over the fife of your air
conditioner_
You'll find many answers to common problems m the
chart' of troubieshootit_ tips, ff you review our _afl' o,f
Troubleshooting _ps first, you may not n_ to call
for se_ice at all,,
CAUTION
Center the authorizied _P_I_, technician for re_ir
or maintenance of this unit'.
,,Contact the installer for instaHatbn oil this unit.
The air conditioner is not intended for u_ by young
chik_re,nor invalids without supe_'isio,n
Yeu_ chiffon should _ su_,_sed to ensure that
they do not play with the air _idoner.
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Topre_entinjuryandpropertyd_age, followthe_ instruction.
Incorrecto_ratioindueto ignoring instruc'_ions wil_cause b3rm or _mage file seriousness o,fwhich is
indicted by the tollllowing symbols.
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Always Do This J
[] The following _ems are classified by these symbols,
O_,erwise, it wil_cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation or e_ectric shock,
* It will cause e_ectricsh_k or fire
due to heat _neration,
It will cause,failure of machine or
electric shock
It may cause fire and electric
shock
It may cause fire and e_e_ic shock,
It '_1_cause elect_c shock or fire
due to heat generafon
.,It '_1_ca_Jseelec4,dcshock,
No installation may cause,fire
and electric shock accident
'i It:may cause electric shock,,
it wilt cause ,electricshock or fire,
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No grounding may cause electric
sh_k (_ Inst_latio_ M_ual},
_tmay cause fire a_d electric
shock accident
it may cause fire,
It may cause an explosio_ or fire,
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It may cause expbsi,on fire a_qdburn,
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, It may cause _ilure and ele_ric shock
' They are sharp and may cause . Water may enter the unit and
_grade the insuiation It may
cause an electro shock.
Since the fan rotates at high
speed dudng operation, i:tmay
cause injury,
Oper_ion 'with'windows o_ned
may cause we_ing of:indoor and
soaking of household furniture,
. i:tmay cause failure of appliance
or accident.
This could injure the pet or plant
It may cause elec_c shock and
damage.
if leaving appliance damaged,
there is concern of dama_ due
to _e fai!ing of pr_uct
Appearance may be deteriorated
due to change of produ_ color or
scratching of its surface
There is danger of fire or e,iectric
shock,
An oxygen sho_age may _c:ut.
It may cause damage of animals:
or vegetables or !oss of prope_y,
It may cause failure of pr_uct or
fire
. Operation without filters will
cause faiiure°
Itcontains containments and will
make you 5ick,i
* This could damage your hea_th
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_ Contactaninstallationspec:ialistforinstallaSon
Plugin_e powerplugproperly,
_Do notshare_e sameoutletwi_o_erappliances
Donotuseanextension_rd
Donotsta_'stopoperationbyplugging/unpluggingthe_wercord,
_lf cordfpllugis,damaged,replaceonlywithanauthorizedpart
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Being ex_sed to direct airflow for an extended period of time cou!d be hazardous t:oyour health,, Do not
expose occupants,,_ts, or plants to direct allow for extend_ periods of time,
}_ Due to the _ssibi/ity of oxygen deficiency, ventil_e _e room when used toge,l_,erwith stoves or other
Do not use this air condi_oner for non-specified special pu_oses (e,g preserving precision devices,
hod,, pets, plants, and m-tobie_s ) Usage in such a manner could harm such property.
Do not:touc:hthe metal parts of the unit when removing the filter Iniuries can occur when handling sharp
metal edges.
Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner Exposure to w_ter can destroy l_e insulaton leading
to possible electric sh_k,
When cleaning the unit, first:make sure that the power and breaker are turned off:. The fan rotates at a
very high speed dudng o_ration. There is a possibili_ of iniu _ if t:he unit's _wer is accidentally
_ggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.
For repair and maintenance contact your authoriz_ ser,4ce deaier,
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The _mo, te co,ntro!and control.s! will look like o_, o,ft_ following pictures.
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_eragon starts when this b_ton is press_ and
stopsw_n youpressthe button again,
_MPERATURE CONTROL
T_ thermostat monitors room tem_rature to
maintain 1hedesired temperature
T_ 'thermostat ,can be, set between 60°F_86°F
T_ unit takes an average of 30 minuIes to adjust the
ram temperature by 1
OPERA.ON MODE SELECTOR
Select coo_ing mode to _ol the room
Selecl energy saver mode tar energy .saving
Selecl fan re,ode for b_ic ventilating fan operation.
Selecl dry mode _or dry opera,ion.
F_ SPED SELECTOR
For incre_d power while cooling, sele_ a higher
'fan speed.
3 steps: High e Low _ Med
_!_F TIMER
'T_ timer can be set 1o_a_ and stop the unit in
hourly increments (up to 12 hours}.
RE_TE CON_OL SENSOR
AIR PURIFIER
Press the Air Purifier bullo_. Operation wil! stad
w_n the button is pressed and stop when t_
bu_or_ is pressed agair_.
Set t_ _ans_,ed a#_in with the rem_e c_ntrol.
You can select the fan speed in three slops-high
low or medium.
Each time the button is pressed the fan speed
mode is shifted.
, If you press the only Air Purifier bu'_on, only air
purifying operates without e_ling
Ther_ fan sp_d s _ow
You can sebct the fan speed in three steps: high,
low or medium.
Each time the fas_speed buflon is pre_d, the fan
speed mode is shift_
_ SLEEP MODE
Press the sleep mode button to set the time you
want the unit _ turn off automati_lly
Every time you push this bullor_, t_ remaining time
wil_ be ,_t as folbws. (1Hou_ .........2Hours 3Hours
4Hours -* 5Hours -_ 6Hours -_ 7Hours -, ONours -.
'1Hour ......2Hours ........,)
NOTE: CLEAN FILTER
You can _e "CLEAN ,FILTER"disp@yafter 11_0hours that ff is the ti_ of cleaning ,filterwhen operating
Push out the cover o_ the back o_the remote oantrol with your thumb
Pay a_ention to polarity and insed two new AAA 15V balteries
Rea'tNch tlhe cover,
NOTE: Do _t use rechargeable batten'es Make sure that both batteries ate new.
tr_order te prevent e, remove #_ebattenes from the re_.te o2ntrof if the air
cor_ff_oner )s not got_ to be us_ br an extorted period of time
Keep the remote control away from extremdy hot or humid places.
To maintain _tirr_l o_ra@n o_the remote cY_ntrol,the refute se_.r shou._d_t be
exposed :todtrect sun#ghL
The refute contrM can ,bemount_ on a wall using the mountabb hMder.
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For maximum c_iing efficiency,, CLOSE the vent, This wiil allow intemai air circuiation,
OPEN the vent to discharge stale air.
CLOSE-L VENT-LOPENi
_TE : _fore using t_ vendla#on feature _sition the
vent leve_"straight _ _lling Part A out and
Part4 "" ........"'"
Aidlow ca_ be adiust_ by changing the direction of _e air conditioneCs louvers, This can also i_qcrease9_e
coo_i_gefficiency of _e air conditioner
Adjusting Horizon_all Air Flow Direction
A_ust]ng the ve_cal _ouversleft and _ght w'il_
change horizontal airflow,,
Adjusting Ve_ica| Air Flow Direction
Adiusting the horizontal vane up and do'_ will
change ve_ical airflow° The w_e ca_ _ adjuste_
by nudging _e back or up and dew# of the vane,
Adjusting hoHzonta! air f_ow Adjuring vertical air flow
Recom_ndi_ orientation of |ouver's
Adjust louvers to face upwards when _oling to m_imize c_ling efficiency
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Turn thepo,_t off and unpl_ th_ powerplug _,to,te cleaning the air condtt_net,
The air filter behind the inlet grille should be checked and cleaned _ least once every, 2 weeks (or as
necessa_) to maintain optimal performance of the air _ndiSoner.
How to remove the ,air filter
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The grille may be opened from me top for easy
maiintenance after insta_l_ion,
Open the nlet grille by pulling off #}e exposed door
on the top of the unit (based on installation),
Pui!the tab siightiy to release the fi_ter,Pull the filter
iL_the same dire,ction as the ,openingi.
C:_eanthe fi_terw_lhwarm, soapy water, _e water
should be [below40'_ (104_)
Ri_se off and gently shake off excess water from the
filter. Let it dry bebre replaceing it
The base pan may ove#low due to Ihighhumidity. To drain _,e excess
water, remove _,e drain cap from the back of the unit a_,dsecure the
When pressing fl_e drainpipe into place, apply force in the dir_tion
away from f_e fins to avoid iniuring yourse#,
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TheAirPurifyingfi_erbehind_.eairfiltershouldbech._kedandcleanedonceevery3monthsormoreoEenif
necessary.
AfterremovingtheAirPurifyingFilter0pull
slightlybrwardto removetheAirPurifyingfilter
SoaktheAirPurifyin,gFilterinwatermixedwitha
mild_tergentfor20_30minutes.
Dry'the Air Puri_ing Filter i# the shade for a
day(Re moisture must _ removed completely
on this paso)
Note the cuts of electric discharge lines.
Re-instal_the Air Purifying Fi_er to the odginal
Don't touch this Air Pud#yingFilter within
10 s_onds after opening the inlet griile;
it may cause an electric shock
The air _nditio_er emp!oys a proper drain me_od whereby the condensed water (moisture removed from _e
aiOis drained to _e outside,
In very humid weather (;andfor reverse cycle mo_is in _e reverse mode} ,excessive condensate water removed
from the air may cause some water to collect To remove this excess water you can instail the dram pan as
_taiied below
Take the drain pan which is located in the air
Remove the hole rubber from _e base-pa# (for
so_ mode_sl,.
Install the drain pan to the right comer of the
cabinet with 4 (or 2} screws,
Conne_ the drain hose of 3/5'_insi_ diameter to
the outlet located at the bosom of the drain
pan,You can purchase,the drain hose or tubing
locally to sa_sfy your particuiar n_dso (Drain
hose is not supplied)
CABINET
PAN
DRAIN HOSE
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z CAUTION
This appliance should be installed in ac_rdance wi_ national wiringregulations This guide acts as a
guide to help to explain product features.
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You can choose be_n _o me_ods below according to your window stool shape and preference
* Fastenthe stopper using 2 screw holes° and lead
out the _wer cord through s_it"A'_,,
_,wer Cord
Fasten tildestopper using left screw hole and rotate
properly to lead the power cord out _r,ough slit "B'
_wer
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To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit
is inst_led securely and firmly,
!nstaHthe unit where the sunlight d_s not shine
direc_y on fne unit
There should be n_oolbstades0such as a fence and
wall, within 20" from the back d the cabinet
b_caus,eit will prevent heat radiation of _e
condenser,
Restiction of outside air wili greatly reduce the
cooling efficiency of the air conditioner,
radiation
1/2"
Over 20"
Fence
CAUTION: Ai_s_e louvers of the ,cabinetmust remain expos_ toi the outs_e of the struc:ture_
Install the unit a li_le s_antedso the back is slightly !ower _an the front: (about i/2").
This will force condensed water to flow to _e outside,
Instail the unit w_h the bottom a_ut 30"_60°'above the floor _evei,,
NOTE: AHsupporting parts shou_ _ _ured to fi_ wood, miaso,nry, Of metal.
This unit is designed for installation in standard _uble
hung win®ws with a_ua_ opening wi_hs _om 29"
to 41'"
The top and bottom window sash must open sufficient!y
to allow a clear ve_ical opening of 18°'from _e bottom
of _,e upper sash to the window stool
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29" to 41
18" rain.
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_,= NAMF= OF PARqS Q'TY
i FRAME CURTAIN 2
£ SUPPORTBR,ACK£[ 2
3 S_LL BRACKET 2
4 LOOK NUT 4
SCR£W (TYPF A} 14
SCREW (TYPE B} 7
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8 _REW/TYP£ D) 2
9 CARRIAGE BOLT 2
10 FOAM s"rRiP .......................................1......
11 FOAM SEAL 1
12 WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET 1
13 UPPER GU!D8 ..........................! ......................
14 FOAM-PE 1
i 5 FRAME GUIDE 2
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PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
Remove t}-_ _rews which fasten the cabinet at _th
sides ,and at the back,,
Sliide the unff from the cabinet by g_fi_ng the ba_ _n
ha_le and pulling foPward while bracing the canner.
Cut the window _sh seal to the proper I,ength.
Peel off tile _cNng and at_ch the Foam-Seal @to the
u_e_ide of the wi_,ow sash,
Remove t_ _c_ from fl_e,top u_er guide Foam-PE
_,and _ach it to _e bosom of the Upper Guide @.
Attac!! the u_r gui_ onto the top, of the _b,i_t with 3
Type A ._rews Q
In_rt the Frame Guides @ i_o the bottom of the
cabinet,
Inert the Frame Cudain d} into,the Upper Guide @ and
Frame Guid_ @,
Fasten the cut,ins to the unit:with 10 Type,
A _rews @.
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_O_n thewindow.Marka_ineonthecenterof_e
windowstoolbelb,t_eenthesi_ windowstop
moldings.
Looselyattachthesillbrack_tothesuppo_
bracke_using_e carnage_:_itandtheI_k nut.
C_ria_e
Attaclhthe si_lbracket to the window sill using _e
screws (Type B)..
Carefuliy place the cabinet on the window st_i
and a!ign the center mark on _e bottom kont with
the center line maAed window stool..
Usingthe M-screw and the lock nut, a_ach the
suppo_ bracket to _e cabinet track ho_e. Use the first
track hole after the sill bracket on the outer _g,e of
the window sill. Tighten #'_ecarria_ bo_ and the bck
nut. Be _ure the cabinet slants outward
C_inet
Track ho_e
si_
(Type B}
SillbracketQ
Fig. 2
CAUTION;' Do not drillia hole in the t:_ttom pan.
The unit is designed to operate with
approximateiy !/2" of water in bosom pan..
Windowst_l
Fig, 3
Pu_l_e bosom win®w sash down behind the Top
retainer bar u_il they meet
NOTE: i. Do not pull the windowsash down so tighty
that '_e movement of Frame cu_ain is restricted..
Attach the cabinet to the window sloo_by driving
the screws (Type B)through the cabinet into
window stooi.
2, _e cabinet should be installed with a vePt slight
tilt downward toward t_e outside..
Cabinet
Frame cudain
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PuI_each Frame cu_ain fully to each window sash
track, and pu_l_e bosom window sash down behind
the Top ret_ner bar un#l it meets,
track
A_ach each Frame cu_ain the window sash by using
screws (Type C,} (See Fig, 6)
Fro_ Angle
Q Screw(Ty_ B) Fig. 5,
Slide _e unit into the cabi#_et(See Fig, 7!
CAUTION: For s_uri#j pur_se, reinstall screws(Type A}
at cabinet's sides.
Power Cord
Screw
Cut #_eFoam-strip to the proper len_h _d insert
between the,upper window sash and the bwier
windowsash,(S_ Fig, 8}
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
A_ach the Windowlocking bracket with a screw
,(TypeC,){See Fig, 9)
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..,11 WindowIockin_
bracket
Fig. 9
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:_ Attach the from grille to the cabinet by inse_ing the
t_s on '_e grille i_qtothe tabs o# the front of the
cabinet Push the grille in un_l it snaps into place
(See Fig,1O)
:1_ Lfff _e inlet grille and secure it with a screw (Type A}
through the front gdl_e,(SeeFig, 1O/
Window instaHa_onof room air _ndi_oner is now
completed See ELECTRICAL DATA for attaching
power cord to ei_rical out_et,
Fig. 10
Line Cord Plug Use Walll Receptacle Power Supply
230V/208V
tandem type
Use 15 AMP' circuit.
Refer to, name#ate for
correct fusi_.
AJlwimng should be made in accordance with local electnca_codes and regu_atons
Aiuminum house widngl may pose speciai problems,
Consult a qualified ele_rician
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(PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y)
FOR'THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERL Y GROUNDED
The power cord of this appliance is equipped wi_ a
_ree-prong (grounding} plug Use this with a standard
_ree-slot (grounding} wa/power o_let (Fig 11) to
minimize the hazard of electric shock The customer
should have _e w_l receptacle and circuit checked by
a qualified ele_cian to make sure _e receptacle is
property grounded
230, 208, and 230/208 VOLT UNITS
These units are _uipp_ with a threeprong grounding
p_ugon the power supply cord, which must _ plugged
into a matching pro_Hy groun_d three-prong wall
receptacle for your protection against possible shock
hazard. If such an ou'tm is not present, one mu_ be
installed by a qualified electrician in ac_rdance with
the National Electrical Code and _ocalcodes and
ordinances
NOTE: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION ,CORD
on 230,208, and 230/208 Voit units,
ty_ wall
teceplac_e
supply
c#rd
existsbefore use
Fig. 11
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG _ THE POWER PLUG.
FUSE = Use a time-delay fuse or circu_ breaker. Refer
_oserial plate br proper power supply
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Before calling for service, p¢easereview the fo!lowir_ hstof common,problems and solution&
The air conditioner is operating no.ally when:
Yo_Jhear a pinging noise, This is caus_ by water being picked up by the condenser on rainy days or in highly
humid conditions This fea#Jreis designed to help remove moisture in '_e air and improve ,coolingefficiency,
You hear the thermostat click This is caused by the compressor cycle st_ing and stopping,
iYou see water dr_ppingifrom the rear of _e unit W_er may _ _!lected in the base pan in highly humid
conditions or on rainy days This water overflows and drips from the rear of the uni't
You hear the fan running wh!e the compressor is silent. This is a _ormal operatJonaifeature.
The air conditioner may _ operating abnormally when:
The air conditioner
atal/
Ma_e sure the plug is completely plugged into
e outiet
Check the fuse!cirou_ breaker box and replace
_e fuse or reset the breaker
, In the event of a power f_lure, set _e power
control to OFF° When the power is restored,
wait 3 minutes to restart the air _nditioner to
prevent the compressor from overloading
Air conditioner
does not,e,ooJ
Ice,appears on the
a# c_nditioner,
Make sure there are no curtains, blinds
furn_ure or other ob_acles in fro_ of the air
conditioner
Turn _e knob to a higher se_i_g The highest
se_ng provides maximum cooling
Clean the fitter at least every 2 weeks. Refer to
_e 'Care and Maintenance' section (pg} of the
manual
After _e air conditioner is turned on, you need
to give the air _ndihoner some time to coo_the
tO0 m
Check for open furnace floor res{_ers and co{d
air returns.
CLOSE _e air _nditioner vent
, See,Ice appears on the air conditioner below
Ice may N_k the air flow and object the air
condi_oner from pro_dy cooling the room Set
_e fan at MED or HIGH _i/e se_in9 the
_e_ostat at I or 2 untl _e, ice meits_
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