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Room Air Conditioner
Installation and Operating
Manual
KStar
®
Registering Your
Room Air Conditioner
Model information can be found on the name plate located on the
side of the unit near the control panel. Please complete and mail
the owner registration card furnished with this product or register
on-line at www.friedrich.com (USA only). For your future
convenience, record the model information here.
MODEL NUMBER
920-138-00 (01/02)
KQ08E10
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
EPA
DOE
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- Page 1 Model information can be found on the name plate located on the side of the unit near the control panel. Please complete and mail the owner registration card furnished with this product or register on-line at www.friedrich.com (USA only). For your future convenience, record the model information here. MODEL NUMBER...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! You have purchased a Friedrich KStar ® room air conditioner. The Friedrich KStar ® is designed to provide maximum comfort and quietness. Table of Contents Introduction ..................2 Safety Precautions...............3 How to operate your Friedrich KStar ® ........5 Installation Instructions...............8... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Before Operating Your Unit Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit. If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install or relocate this unit, be sure that the amperage rating of the circuit breaker or time delay fuse does not exceed the amp rating listed in figure 1. DO NOT use an extension cord. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage, the seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. - Page 5 Safety Precautions When the air filter is Do not clean the air Ventilate well when When the unit is to be cleaned, switch the to be removed, do not conditioner with used together with a unit off, and unplug touch the metal parts water.
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Page 6: How To Operate Your Friedrich Kstar
How to Operate Your KStar Room Air Conditioner ® The controls will look like the following. Controls CAUTION When the air conditioner has finished cooling the room and is turned off or set to the fan position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again. •... -
Page 7: Air Direction
How to Operate Your KStar Room Air Conditioner ® Additional controls and important information. Ventilation The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions. When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position. The damper is opened and room air is drawn out. -
Page 8: Room Air Conditioner
How to Operate Your KStar Room Air Conditioner ® Care and Maintenance Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not from the wall outlet before cleaning. use bleach or abrasives. -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these CAUTION: instructions with the air conditioner after Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove installation is completed. the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not change the plug on the power cord of NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Installation this air conditioner. -
Page 10: Electrical Safety
Installation Instructions Electrical safety For the user's personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped PREFERRED with a three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this METHOD with a standard three-slot (grounding) wall power outlet to minimize the hazard of electric shock. -
Page 11: Installation Hardware
Installation Instructions Learning part names prior to installation will help you understanding the installation procedure. Features 12 13 1. CABINET 7. AIR FILTER 2. HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR 8. CONTROL BOARD (VERTICAL LOUVER) 9. POWER CORD 3. VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR 10. EVAPORATOR (HORIZONTAL LOUVER) 11. -
Page 12: Select The Best Location
Installation Instructions Read completely, then follow step-by step. Select the Best Location Step 1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure FENCE AWNING the unit is installed securely and firmly Step 2. If possible, install the unit where sunlight HEAT does not shine directly on the unit. -
Page 13: Preparing The Unit For Installation
Installation Instructions Preparing the Unit for Installation Shipping screws Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of the case. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. Keep these for later use. Slide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. -
Page 14: Install The Case In The Window
Installation Instructions Install the Case in the Window Step 1. Open the window and mark the Screw(Type A) centerline of the window stool (or desired Frame guide air conditioner location). Step 2. Carefully place the case on the window stool and align the center mark on the bottom front with the centerline of the Cabinet stool... -
Page 15: Install The Air Conditioner In The Case
To Reverse the Grille Opening The Friedrich KQ08E10 has a reversible grille. The grille is designed to open from both the top and the bottom. To reverse the grille opening, you must follow the following steps;... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Normal Operation • You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. -
Page 17: Warranty
SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR SEALED REFRIGERANT SYSTEM: PROVIDED APPLICABILITY AND LIMITATIONS: OBTAINING WARRANTY PERFORMANCE: FRIEDRICH Authorized Dealer or Service Organization LIMITATIONS: THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. Anything in the warranty notwithstanding, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. - Page 18 FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Visit our web site at www.friedrich.com Post Office Box 1540 • 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway • San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 • (210) 357-4400 • FAX (210) 357-4480 P/NO.: 3828A20196J 920-138-00 (01/02)