Condensation Handling - Friedrich ZoneAir P012A Service Manual

CONDENSATION HANDLING

Your ZoneAire Portable Air Conditioner is designed to
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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.
The unit is designed with a built-in reservoir to accumulate
excess condensate and help dispose of it.
Internal Water Level
1. Under any mode if the water level is in the "low" area the
unit will function normally.
Failure to keep air filter clean will result
2. If the water level is in the "normal" area the unit will
in poor air circulation. DO NOT operate
continue to function normally while internally evaporating
the condensate.
without filter. This can render the unit
3. If the unit cannot evaporate all of the condensate internally,
inoperative.
the tank may become full. If the tank becomes full, the unit
will turn off, and the Water Full light will illuminate.
CAUTION:
CAUTION
Drain Valve
annual inspection is the
consumer's responsibility.
Draining Water
The water can be drained from the unit by removing the base
stopper and letting the water drain by gravity.
1. When the WATER FULL lamp is on unplug the unit
and move the unit to a suitable location for draining the
condensation.
2. Using the gravity drain method, ensure that the base
stopper is located above a suitable area for draining the
condensate and remove the stopper. Re-install the stopper
once all water has drained.
3. Return the unit to the original location and restore power
and duct connections.
4. The WATER FULL indicator should be off and the unit will
return to normal operating mode.
Permanent Drainage
For permanent and continuous drainage, a 1/2" hose may be
attached to the unit and led down a drain.
AAA
R03 IEC 1.5V
AAA
IEC R03
1.5V
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