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Service
Room Air Conditioners
Service Manual for
Amana®
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Amana does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
Raytheon Appliances
Models and manufacturing
numbers in this manual
8V2S
P1212701R
10V2S
P1212702R
RS4110001
Revision 0
February 1997

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  • Page 1 Room Air Conditioners Service Manual for Amana® This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Amana does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person. RS4110001...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information..........3 Important Safety Information Safety Precautions ..........4 Replacement Parts ..........4 Specifications ..............5 Installation Instructions Installing Your Air Conditioner ......5 Electrical Requirements........5 Grounding Instructions .........5 Electrical Connection..........5 Preparing for Installation........7 Installing Unit in a Sliding Window......8 Installing Unit in a Casement Window....12 Operating Instructions Using Air Conditioner..........14 Air Conditioner Features........14...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    CAUTION If performing service on your own product, you must assume responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result. Amana will not be responsible for any injury or property damage arising from improper service and/or service procedures.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Safety Precautions WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, observe the following: • Use this unit only in the manner intended by manufacturer. If any questions arise, contact the manufacturer, at the address or telephone number listed in “Important Information” section. •...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications Amana Model Specifications Model 8V2S1 10V2S1 Slider Casement Slider Casement Chassis Type Capacity Features Cooling Btu’s 8,000 10,000 EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) 10.5 Moisture Removal − Pints/Hour Electrical Information Volts 60 Hz 1 PH Amps Cooling Watts Cooling 1050...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Installing Your Air Conditioner Grounding Instructions NOTE: These instructions describe installation in a NOTE: Do not under any circumstances cut or remove typical wood framed window with a wood SLIDE- grounding prong from the plug or bend power BY sash, or installation in a metal CASEMENT prongs to fit receptacle other than one for the window.
  • Page 7: Preparing For Installation

    Installation Instructions Installation Kit Contents: Preparing for Installation Verify all parts are present. Installation Tips Platform (1) For wood-frame casement windows: It may be Support brace (1) necessary to construct a frame, using at least 1-inch Adjustment bolt (1) thick wood, with a 15 1/2-inch wide opening. Hex flange nut1/4 For brick or cement building construction: It may be Track seal (1)
  • Page 8: Installing Unit In A Sliding Window

    Installation Instructions Determining the proper sized of the window. Choosing a proper window location. • 15 1/2-inches minimum width • Choose a window that allows the cooled air to flow • 16 1/4-inches maximum width (for casement freely and directly into the room(s) wishing to cool. Remember, it is difficult to move air around corners.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions 2. Measure, and lightly mark a line 8 11/16-inches from window jamb. CAUTION To avoid risk of property damage be sure the wood stool or window track is securely attached to the building construction. Use longer screws in the sub- framing if necessary.
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions 6. Place platform assembly, with platform tab against 11. Fasten side channels to unit using 3 screws per inside of window track, and attach it to the window channel. Start with the first screw at the top of the jamb.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions 14. Remove front panel frame and filter. Remove 2 17. Hook safety bracket over base of the unit and fasten screws securing front panel frame in place. Press to the front of platform assembly. Use a #8-32x3/4 down on top edge of front panel frame, tilt forward, inch self-threading screw.
  • Page 12: Installing Unit In A Casement Window

    Installation Instructions 3. Peel off protective backing from track seal, and stick Installing the Unit in a Casement Window the seal to the window sill on the outside of bottom jamb. NOTE: Open window to maximum amount allowed for clearance of the cabinet. Crank handle should be removed to allow platform to be fastened to the jamb.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions 6. Securely attach siding-protection board to the side of 13. Place unit into the window opening on platform the house. assembly. Place window panel frame, and cabinet side channels against the top and side window jambs. Inside wall of house Siding protection...
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Using Air Conditioner Temperature Control Knob When any COOL MODE setting is selected, thermostat NOTE: If unit is turned off, wait 3 minutes before controls the amount of cooling by automatically turning restarting. This will allows pressure inside the cooling compressor on and off in response to room compressor to equalize.
  • Page 15: Air Directional Louvers

    Operating Instructions Night Time Cooling Air Directional Louvers When outside temperatures drop below 70° F (21° C) Controls air flow direction. Louvers at the top front of unit and unit is cooling, frost may form on coils and block air permit side-to-side adjustment of air flow direction.
  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning Instructions

    Care and Cleaning Instructions 1. Remove front retaining screw on each side of Winter Storage cabinet. If you plan to store air conditioner during the winter, 2. Push front panel down, and pull toward forward to remove it carefully from window according to the release front panel from retaining lock.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power before servicing unless testing requires it. Air Conditioning Voltage Limits High Voltage This unit operates on a 115 VAC, 60 Hz power source. High voltage can be equally troublesome, causing motor to overheat, cycle on their protectors, or break down Minimum voltage required to operate this unit is 103.5 electrically.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Problems Possible Causes Fan motor will not operate. No power supplied to unit. Power supply cord faulty. Selector switch faulty. Energy saving switch faulty. Energy control system faulty. Wire disconnected or loose. Capacitor is faulty. Faulty fan motor windings. Fan blade will not rotate.
  • Page 19: Disassembly Procedures

    Disassembly Procedures WARNING To avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power before servicing unless testing requires it. 13. Lift evaporator coil upward and swing evaporator coil Front Panel Removal out and away to the left. 1. Disconnect power supply from unit. NOTE: Do not bend tubing any more than necessary.
  • Page 20: Component Location Illustrations

    Disassembly Procedures Component Location Illustrations Rear grille Vertical louver Control knobs Cabinet front panel Cabinet wrapper Dial Filter plate Capacitor Door vent Control Vent control control Temperature Capillary tube control RS4110001 Rev. 0...
  • Page 21 Disassembly Procedures housing Blower housing blade motor Blower wheel Compressor Condensor Evaporator Evaporator tray RS4110001 Rev. 0...
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Plain (Brown) LO Fan MED Fan Room Thermostat HI Fan Compressor Overload HI Cool Motor MED Cool Compressor LO Cool Ribbed (Blue) Compressor Capacitor Capacitor BL - Blue - Green BK - Black Start Alternate Internal BR - Brown Assist Overload Compressor - Red...

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