10000 / 12000 BTU Room Air Conditioner with Heat Pump OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Models: KC-30H / KC-35H Thank you for selecting Soleus Air. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual and keep it for future reference.
WHEN SERVICE IS REQUIRED………………………………………………………...…………15 ANY QUESTIONS?…………………………………………………………………….……...…………15 THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..…………………………………...16 SPECIFICATION………………………………………………..…………………………………...19 WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………………………...…………20 This mark indicates a direction/procedure that must be followed! Thank you for selecting Soleus Air. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual and keep it for future reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS...
2. Installation can take from 1 to 3 hours, depending on installer’s knowledge and skill. 3. If you encounter problems during installation, call our Technical Support and Warranty Service at 1-888-8-SOLEUS. If your problem cannot be resolved by phone, contact an authorized Soleus Air brand servicer. Contact and service will be at your expense.
Record the model, serial and manufacturing numbers of your unit in the space provided below. This information is found on a nameplate visible after the front of the air conditioner has been removed. The rated voltage, amperage and capacity for your specific model can also be found on this nameplate.
No defrost is required. There is no minimum operating temperature. Normal Care and Maintenance CAUTION Installing an air conditioner through a wall requires extensive carpentry and/or mason- ry experience. Thru-wall installations per- formed by inexperienced or unqualified individuals can result in costly damage to home.
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury be sure to have sufficient help when moving your unit. A room air conditioner can weigh between 70 and 240 pounds. 5. Using basepan handle, pull chassis straight out, slowly and evenly, until approximately 9-12 inches extends from outer case.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Ground wire must be connected to ground screw located in lower right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in cabinet. The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial number label. The model and serial number label is located behind the front panel on the flange below the control panel area.
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NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the ones shown. A. Reset button B. Test button This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.
4. Remove ground screw and ground wire from front of air conditioner base. Save ground screw. 5. Pull on handle to slide air conditioner out of cabinet. Place air conditioner on cardboard. 6. Remove any paking foam from inside of unit.
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Install Cabinet into Window Handle air conditioner gently. Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal. The location where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded 3 prong outlet.
" round-head screw NOTES: Handle air conditioner gently. Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the opening during installation or removal. The location where the power cord exits the air conditioner should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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If there is trim, the cabinet should extend past the trim. 2. Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side. 3. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so that water will run to the outside. level.
Complete Installation Position ground wire pointing straight up. Put excess ground wire between coil and air conditioner cabinet. 4. Install shipping screws on both sides of cabinet. 5. Insert front tabs of front panel into top of cabinet and swing front into place.
Drain Cup Installation and Use Your air conditioner uses a system where the water removed from the indoor air (condensate) is channeled to the outdoor side of the unit. The outdoor fan blade has a “slinger” ring attached to it that dips into the water and slings the water onto the outdoor coil surface.
Operating Controls Fan Control OFF – Completely shuts off the unit. To prevent blowing fuses, wait two minutes after turning the unit off before turning it on again. LOW COOL – Filters and circulates room air with the fan running continuously on low speed. Also cools and dehu- midifies while the compressor is running.
The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner. Possible cause and suggested remedies are given for each problem.
Care manual for electrical requirements.) When wall thickness exceeds 5 be modified to allow air to enter side louvers on case (see special instructions on back ). Do not install air conditioner in walls thicker than 10 Outer Case Dimensions...
(from side to side) and to obtain proper back slope. Front of case must project ¾-inch (minimum) beyond in- side wall in order to attach air conditioner front frame. If framing indoor side of opening with wood molding (or other "...
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Installation in Wall Thicker Than 5 ½inches The side louvers in outer case provide ventilation to air con- ditioner compressor and fan motor and must not be blocked. When installing unit in a wall over 5 thick, provisions must be made in wall opening to ensure free air flow to the side louvers.
Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air 10000 / 12000BTU Heat Pump Room Air Conditioner (KC-30H / KC-35H) to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for the period of parts specified below.
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