Fortress Technologies FWAC08M18 User Manual page 10

Air Filter
How to remove the air filter
1. Hold the tabs under the front panel, then uplift it outwards,
and remove the front panel.
2. Pinch the handle under the air filter and make the air filter
arched, remove it from the slot from underside to upside.
3. Clean the filter with warm water. The water
should be below 40 C to prevent distortion of the filter.
4. Rinse off and gently shake off excess water from the
filter. Allow the filter to dry before re-install it. To prevent
distortion of the filter, do not dry it in direct sunlight.
Drainage
Different requirement for different type of air
conditioner, there are two methods to treat the
condensed water.
See the following procedures to perform back drainage:
1. Fit the seal onto the drain joint (which is provided with
the air conditioner accessory).
2. Remove the rubber plug from the back of the unit
and insert the rubber plug into the bottom drain hole
of the unit.
3. Attach the drain joint to the back of the cabinet where you remove the plug and rotate 90
to securely assemble them.
4. Connect the drain joint with an extension drain hose .
See the following procedures to perform bottom drainage:
1. Remove the rubber plug from the bottom of the cabinet and
attach to the back drain hole.
2. Take out the drain tray and screws (which are provided with
the air conditioner accessory).
3. Install the drain tray at the bottom of the unit and secure with
screws provided.
4. Connect the drain hose to the outlet located at one side of the
drain tray. You can purchase the drain hose or tubing locally to
satisfy your particular needs .
Suggestion: To ensure the condensed water drain off
smoothly, always keep the drain outlet of the the drain tray
downward when install the drain tray.
Note:
If you choose non-drainage,both the bottom and the back drain hole of the unit should be
inserted with the rubber plug.
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Back Drainage
DRAIN
JOINT
SEAL
Bottom Drainage
DRAIN
OUTLET
DRAIN TRAY
SCREW
RUBBER
PLUG
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RUBBER
PLUG