EdgeStar AP14001HS User Manual page 17

NOTE: If the ambient
temperature is above 90°F the
unit may not blow cold air.
TIP: Run the unit before it is
needed. For example, run the
unit in the morning before the
area gets hot, and continue to
run the unit all day long in order
to maintain a low temperature.
EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner
Issue
My air conditioner is not
cooling at all
My air conditioner blows
cold air, but does not
lower the room
temperature
Possible Cause
Unit is not operating in
cooling mode
The compressor is not on The compressor may
The ambient
temperature is too high
Blocked exhaust port
The unit is not vented
The area of the room is
too large
Open windows and
doors
Too many heat sources
The room/garage may
be inadequately
insulated
The ambient
temperature is too high
Direct sunlight is heating
the room
The filter may be dusty
or blocked
Dirty condenser coils
Obstructed air intake or
exhaust ports
Solution
Set the unit to be in
cooling mode, and lower
the set temperature (pg.
11)
take up to 3 minutes to
turn on, or longer if it is
too warm
Lower the room
temperature to be below
90°F degrees
Remove any
obstructions in the
exhaust hose and port
The unit must be vented.
(pg. 5)
Minimize the size of the
area to be cooled, i.e.
adding a drop ceiling.
Use more than one unit
to cool the area, or use a
larger unit
Close any open doors
and windows
Remove or shut off
additional heat sources
such as radio equipment,
servers, etc.
Properly insulate the
room to be cooled, i.e.
using fiberglass
The unit may not work if
the room temperature is
above 90°F
Close curtains or pull
down blinds, and
minimize the direct
sunlight into the room
Clean the filter and
replace it if needed
Carefully vacuum the
coils clean
Remove anything
blocking the ports
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