Eco-friendly 14,000 btu portable air conditioner with heater (22 pages)
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WHYNTER 13,500 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH HEATER Model # : ARC-148MHP INSTRUCTION MANUAL Congratulations on your new Whynter product. To ensure proper operation, please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ................................Installation Instructions Preparation.................................... Design Notice..................................Ambient Temperature Range For Unit Operating....................Exhaust Hose Installation..............................Choosing The Right Location............................Energy Rating Information ............................. Tools Needed..................................Accessories..................................... Window Installation Kit..............................Installation....................................Operating Instructions Control Panel Features..............................
Safety Precautions Read Safety Precautions Before Operation and Installation To prevent death or injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause death, harm or damage. CAUTION WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of...
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In a thunderstorm, the power must be cut off to avoid damage to the machine due to lightning. • Your air conditioner should be used in such a way that it is protected from moisture. • e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Do not place or store your air conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid.
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• Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into contact with the unit. Do not use the unit in the presence of inflammable substances or vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc. • Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical position and stand on a stable, level surface during use.
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Caution: Risk of fire/flammable materials Explanation of symbols displayed on the unit(For the unit adopts R32/R290 Refrigerant only): This symbol shows that this appliance used a flammable refrigerant. If the refrigerant WARNING is leaked and exposed to an external ignition source, there is a risk of fire. CAUTION This symbol shows that the operation manual should be read carefully.
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The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. non-sparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
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being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc. If it is absolutely necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servicing, then a permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most critical point to warn of a potentially hazardous situation. 2)Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on electrical components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of protection is affected.
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oxygen shall not be used for this task. Flushing shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with OFN and continuing to fill until the working pressure is achieved, then venting to atmosphere, and finally pulling down to a vacuum. This process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is within the system. When the final OFN charge is used, the system shall be vented down to atmospheric pressure to enable work to take place.
recovery occurs. The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set of instructions concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for the recovery of flammable refrigerants. In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good working order. Hoses shall be complete with leak-free disconnect couplings and in good condition.
Ambient Temperature Range For Unit Operating MODE Temperature Range MODE Temperature Range 应品质要求 Cool 17-35°C (62-95°F) Heat(pump heat mode) 5-30°C (41-86°F) ,增加上出 ≥ 风口与障碍 13-35°C (55-95°F) Heat(electrical heat mode) 30°C (86°F) 物距离 50cm(工程 Exhaust Hose Installation 师提供的数 据)。 The exhaust hose and adapter must be installed or removed in accordance with the usage mode. For COOL, Heat or AUTO mode, the adapter and exhaust must be installed.
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SACC is the representative value of Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity, in Btu/h, as determined in accordance with the DOE test procedure at title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 430, subpart B, appendix CC and applicable sampling plans. TECHNICAL DATA Model: ARC-148MHP Operational Modes: Auto, Air conditioner, Fan, Heater or Dehumidifier Cooling Capacity (SACC):...
Tools Needed -Medium Philips screwdriver; -Tape measure or ruler; -Knife or scissors; Medium Philips screwdriver; -Tape measure or ruler; -Knife or scissors; -Saw (optional, to shorten window adapter for narrow windows) ACCESSORY IMAGE QUANTITY ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION 1 piece Exhaust hose adapter to the unit Exhaust hose 1 piece 1 piece...
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The dehumidifying capacity of this unit is 71 pints per day. The patented self- Remove bottom evaporating function of the ARC-148MHP unit fully exhausts all condensation drain plug for automatically in most en-vironments when humidity is less than 70%. Areas with more...
LOCATION The air conditioner should be placed on a hard and level surface strong enough to support the unit. The unit has casters and it should only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling on carpet surfaces. Do not attempt to roll the unit over objects. Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet and allow at least 20 of clearance for efficient air-conditioning.
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION IN A DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOW 1. Open window or sliding door for approxi-mately 5” Foam seal A (adhesive type) 2. Cut the foam seal A and B (adhesive type) to the proper length and attach it to the bottom of the window.
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BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Remove the exterior and interior packing Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation SWITCHING ON/OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER The appliance can be switched ON or OFF by pressing the POWER button on the control panel or the ON/OFF but-ton on the remote control...
SETTING SWITCH OFF TIMER With the air conditioner operating in any function mode, press the TIMER button. The TIMER OFF light will come on. Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. The time increments are at 0.5 hour to up to 10 hours, followed by 1 hour increment up to 24 hours.
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The portable air conditioner can be switched on by the remote control. To transmit signals from the remote con-trol to the air conditioner, point the front part of the remote handset towards the control panel on the air condi-tioner. Reception of the signal is confirmed by a beep.
Maintenance The washable pre- This unit has three air filters; the washable pre-filter, activated carbon filter, and lower filter Switch off the air conditioner and remove the washable pre-filter SCALE 0.500 and activated carbon filter from the unit (Fig. 7a and 7b) Install the washable SCALE 0.500 SCALE 0.500...
The internal water reservoir is full and Possible loose internal connection. Please ‘P1” appears on display contact Whynter for service The room temperature is outside of the This unit is designed to work in ambient The unit turns on but the com-...
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Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Solutions Windows or doors are open Close all windows and doors The unit has worked for a long There are too many people in the room You may need additional cooling or another time, but the room is not cold ...
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All defective products and parts covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced on a mail-in basis to Whynter’s Service Center. This warranty is not transferable. After the expiration of the warranty, the cost of labor and parts will be the re- sponsibility of the original owner.
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