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LUD VI G PORTABL E AI R CO ND ITION ER (L OCA L) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the instructions carefully before operating the appliance or carrying out maintenance work. Observe all the safety instructions; failure to do so may lead to accidents and/or damage. Store these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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Appliance is filled with flammable Before installing and using the appliance, read the owner gas R290. manual. Before installing the appliance, Any repairs you need, contact the nearest read the installation manual. authorized Service Centre and strictly follow manufacturer’s Service Manual. THE REFRIGERANT R290 •...
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GENERAL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance is a local air conditioner designed for domestic use. • Only use this air-conditioner as described in this manual. • Ensure that the required voltage and frequency (220-240V~/50 Hz) match the available power source. •...
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• Before moving or cleaning the device, ensure that it is unplugged from the socket. • Do not move the air conditioner while it is operating; first turn the appliance off, check for any condensate build-up and empty it if necessary. •...
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In the event of a malfunction, contact the service centre directly. WARNING! • Do not expose the air conditioner to direct sunlight, as the colour of the materials may change; moreover, the appliance may overheat causing the protection mechanism to intervene and switch the appliance off. •...
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 1. Vertical fins and air intake 7. Handle 2. Front panel 8. Drain hose 3. Control panel and function buttons without remote 9. Air outake control 10. Plug socket 4. Filter 11. Remote control 5. Air intake 12.
APPLIANCE START-UP Open the packaging and pull out the box. Remove the product and the other elements supplied (illustrated in the box below). LCD remote control Round fitting for window (1) to be positioned between the End fitting for window, end of the tube and the end supplied into 2 parts (2) fitting for the window...
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Open the windows and lock one of the two leaves with the handle. Place the end fitting against the fixed leaf of the window,and draw the other leaf towards it USE WITH WINDOW UNIT KIT 1. To make the hole in the glass it is advisable to take the porthole kit accessory to the glazier (Fig. 1). 2.
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE This appliance can be used for cooling, dehumidifying and ventilating. When switching between modes, the fan continues to rotate but the compressor stops: the compressor will start after 3 minutes. This delay protects the compressor from potential damage.
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HOW TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATE This appliance automatically vaporises condensate in the cooling mode. When the air conditioner operates in cooling mode, there is no need to drain condensate continuously; only in certain weather conditions with very humid air may it occur that water deposits inside the unit.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1. Use batteries, model no. AAA 1.5V, compliant with the Batteries Directive no.2006/66/CE and amendments from Directive 56/2013/EU 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control, while respecting the indicated polarities. 3. Only use type AAA 1.5V batteries. 4.
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FOR OPTIMUM OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL, ADDRESS THE TRANSMITTER HEAD TOWARDS THE RECEIVER LOCATED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. To operate the remote control, press the ON/OFF button on the handset. The icon on the remote control display will flash once and you will hear a sound signal indicating that the signal has been sent to the air conditioner. In off mode, the set temperature and set timer will be displayed on the remote control.
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pressed, the adjustment step is 0.5 hours up to 9 hours, while from 10 to 24 hours the adjustment step is 1 hour). The temperature ranges from 16 °C to 32 °C, and the time ranges from 0,5h to 24h. (5) MODE SELECTION BUTTON (MODE) Press this button to select the various operating modes, according to the following sequence: AUTO...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Prior to carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, unplug the unit from the power socket. 1. Cleaning the air filters The air filter must be checked at least once every two weeks of operation. Operating with dirty or clogged filters will decrease the effectiveness of the air conditioner and can cause serious problems.
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TIPS FOR MAXIMISING COMFORT AND MINIMISING CONSUMPTION CHECK that: • the unit’s extraction and delivery grilles are always unobstructed; • the air filters are always clean: a dirty filter will decrease the passage of air and thus reduce the unit performance; •...
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SPECIALIST’S MANUAL Aptitude requirement for maintenance man (repairs. should be done only be specialists). • Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognised assessment specifìcation.
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manufacturer’s technical department for assistance. The following checks shall be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants: • The actual refrigerant charge is in accordance with the room size within which the refrigerant containing parts are installed; • The ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed; •...
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employed, and the appropriate percentage of gas (25 % maximum) is confirmed. Leak detection fluids are suitable for use with most refrigerants but the use of detergents containing chiarine shall be avoided as the chiarine may react with the refrigerant and corrode the copper pipe-work. If a leak is suspected, all naked flames shall be removed/extinguished.
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checked. • Labelling Equipment shall be labelled stating that it has been de-commissioned and emptied of refrigerant. The label shall be dated and signed. For appliances containing flammable refrigerants, ensure that there are labels on the equipment stating the equipment contains flammable refrigerant. •...
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www.argoclima.com Argoclima assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies in the content of this manual and reserves the right to make to this, at any time and without notice, any changes deemed appropriate for any technical or commercial need. V 04/23...
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