Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air powered by Gree Air Conditioner. This owner’s manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product. Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new air conditioner.
1. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet 2. Press RESET (on some units a green light will turn on). 3. Press the TEST Button, the circuit should trip and cut all power to the air conditioner (on some units a green light may turn off.
PARTS LIST Non-Hardware Packing List • Window Air Conditioner • AAA Batteries (2) • Top Mounting Rail • Foam Top Mounting Rail Seal Strip • Accordion Panels (2) • Side Retainer (2) • Window Sash Seal • Foam Seal for Bottom Rail •...
CATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER’S MANUAL ARE THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFAC- TURER. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CON- DUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST TO THE INFORMA- TION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN. Model 23.625 x 17.75 x 25.5 SG-WAC-18HCE 1/230~208/60Hz 18,000/17,600 11,000/8,700 1860/1820 3680/3030 8.4/8.9 16/15.6 10.7/10.7...
Storm Window Requirements A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt properly which in turn will keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a board or piece of wood to the sill. The board or wood piece should have a depth of at least 1 1/2”.
3. Locate the four faceplate screws and remove. These screws will need to be re-installed prior to mounting the air con- ditioner (FIG. 2 above) 4. After removing the screws, gently pull away the faceplate from the air conditioner cabinet (FIG. 3 & 4). FIG. 3 FIG.
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INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - WINDOW MOUNTING REMOVE CHASSIS 6. Remove the shipping screws from the top of the unit and the right side of the cabinet if installed (FIG 6 & 7). FIG. 6 FIG. 7 7. Hold the cabinet while pulling on the base handle to carefully remove the unit. Do not pull or lift near the top of the unit (FIG 8).
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION (CONT.) Top Angle Rail and Side Bracket Installation 1. Place the air conditioner on a hard flat surface. 2. Locate the foam gasket and top angle rail 3. Attach the foam gasket to the top angle rail 4.
Install Support Brackets 1. Hold each support bracket flush against the outside of the window sill. Tighten each bracket to the bottom of the cabinet as shown below. Mark the brackets at top lever of the window sill and then remove. Mark Left Locknut...
NOTE: Consult local building codes prior to installation and/or a qualified carpenter. Select the Wall Location This air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be installed through an outside wall as specified below: MAX WALL THICKNESS: 10”...
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NOTE: If wall thickness is 8-1/2” or more, add aluminum flashing over the bottom of the frame opening to assure water is unable to enter the area between the inner and outer wall. SG-WAC-18HCE 18” (45.7 cm) FIG. 2 Prepare and Install the Cabinet 1.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION - THRU-THE-WALL (CONT.) Refer to the SUPPORT BRACKET ASSEMBLY in the WINDOW MOUNTING section to assemble the support brackets. A wooden strip nailed to the outside wall should be used in conjunction with the angled sill support brack- ets.
Increase Fan Speed Saver, Heat, and Fan only. Power Button 7. Auto-on Timer: When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically turn on in 1-24 hours at the previous set mode and fan setting. To set the Auto-on Timer, press the DELAY button on the unit or remote control.
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Mode to Cool and the Fan to Low with the temperature set in the middle. NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to a Cool setting or if turned from a fan setting to a Cool setting, it may take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
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Mode to Cool and the Fan to Low with the temperature set in the middle. NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then turned on while set to a Cool setting or if turned from a fan setting to a Cool setting, it may take approximately 3 minutes for the compressor to start and cooling to begin.
Winter Storage To store the air conditioner when it is not in use for an extended period of time, remove it care- fully from the window according to the installation...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The Air Conditioner will not start The Air Conditioner does not cool as it should The Air Conditioner is freezing up The Remote Control is not working POSSIBLE CAUSES The air conditioner is unplugged The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped.
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Water collects in the base pan Digital Display reads “F1”, “F2”, or “FJ” POSSIBLE CAUSES Hot and Humid weather. The air conditioner is not correctly tilted outside. Moisture removed from the air is draining into the base pan. A sensor has failed SOLUTIONS •...
One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International, Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Powered by Gree Air Conditioner to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase in the United States.