Service Manual Portable Air Conditioner PORT-ServMan (04-09) Model: P09A P09B P012A P012B...
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A.
Table Of Contents Important Safety Information ...2-4 Introduction ...4 Unit Introduction ...5 Unit Model and Serial Number Identification ...6 Technical Specifications ...7 Precautions for use ...8 Control Panel Operation ...9 Remote Control Operation ...10 Window Adapter Kit Installation ...11-12 Condensation Handling ...13 Maintenance and Service ...14 Troubleshooting ...15 Refrigeration System Diagram ...16...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and test instruments required to service this product. Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons can result in subjecting the unqualified person making such repairs as well as the persons being served by the equipment to hazards resulting in injury or electrical shock which can be serious or even fatal.
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• Never operate the A/C unit with wet hands. • Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specified amperage rating. • Use on a properly grounded outlet only. •...
Regarding the Portable Air Conditioner This Portable Air Conditioner is designed to provide a quick and easy cooling solution for areas that either do not have air conditioning or areas that the current system cannot maintain at a comfortable level.
UNIT INTRODUCTION Control panel Air outlet Signal receptor Handle Caster Air outlet hose Air filter Air intake hose 1/2" water outlet drain Power supply cord...
UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER UNIT IDENTIFICATION MODEL NUMBER CODE Portable 2nd and 3rd DIGIT - Approximate BTU/HR (Cooling) Heating BTU/Hr capacity listed in the Specification/Performance Data Section Design Series RAC SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Serial Number Decade Manufactured Year Manufactured Month Manufactured A=Jan D=Apr...
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE • Make sure the unit is installed in an accessible location. • Do not locate the unit in direct sunlight so as to avoid discoloration of the plastic. • Keep the unit 1 meter away from television sets or radios to avoid the risk of electromagnetic interference. •...
ON/ OFF button, the unit begins to run. LCDI power cord information All Friedrich portable air conditioners are shipped from the factory with a Leakage Current Detection Interrupter (LCDI) equipped power cord. The LCDI device meets the UL and NEC requirements for cord connected air conditioners effec- tive August 2004.
REMOTE CONTROL Air Conditioner Remote Control The functions work the same as your air conditioner’s touch controls. All key function can be accessed from the remote control. Power Control On/Off Fan Speed Control : HIGH : MED On / Off Timer Control...
Window adapter kit Window adapter kit WINDOW ADAPTER KIT INSTALLATION Window adapter kit Window adapter kit Window adapter kit An installation parts kit is packed with your unit in a separate An installation parts kit is packed with your unit in a separate carton.
Installing the window adapter kit Note: The window adapter kit must be installed and connected for the air conditioner to work properly in Cool mode. The window adapter kit is not required when using the unit in Dehumidify or Fan modes.
CONDENSATION HANDLING Your ZoneAire Portable Air Conditioner is designed to ® evaporate the condensation removed from the interior space through the exhaust hose. Under certain conditions it is possible that the unit will not evaporate 100% of the removed moisture.
Preparation for storage 1. Turn off the air conditioner, disconnect the power. 2. Perform proper maintenance to the air filter and other parts. 3. Open the base stopper to drain out all of the water from the base.
TROUBLESHOOTING The compressor bolts are loose or copper tubes are contacting other metal parts Unblock (below72 F) Tighten bolts Adjust copper tubes...
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS ANY PART: If any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase, FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge, provided the product is transported to a Friedrich Authorized Service Center for repair.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A.
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FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Post Office Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212 (210) 357-4400 · FAX (210) 357-4490 www.friedrich.com PORT-ServMan (04-09) Printed in the U.S.A.