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T HOR 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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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. Air outlet 8. Upper air filter 2. Front panel 9. Upper air inlet 3. Control panel 10. Lower air filter (not removable) 4. Handle 11. Lower air inlet 5. Hole for condensate drainage (in dehumidification 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). Remote Battery for remote controller Fitting to apply Hose Terminal flat fitting controller type AAA – LR03 – 1,5 V r on the unit to which of expulsion to be placed between...
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USE WITH WINDOW UNIT KIT 1. To make the hole in the glass, it is also advisable to take the porthole kit accessory to the glazier (Fig. 1). 2. Insert the porthole into the window (Fig. 2). 3. Insert the circular connector for the porthole kit into the retractable hose and insert the retractable hose with the circular connector into the porthole without the cap (Fig.
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE This appliance can be used for Cooling, Heating, Dehumidification and Fan. Before using the appliance, leave it in an upright position for at least two hours. Plug the power cord into an appropriate power outlet (220-240~V). Insert the supplied battery into the remote controller, observing the polarities.
environment. The dehumidification mode is recommended during autumn and winter. If used during summer, it is best to leave the flexible pipe attached so that the hot air is discharged towards the outside rather than into the room. During dehumidification, continuous drainage should be implemented (see the next chapter, “HOW TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATE”).
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION BY REMOTE CONTROLLER 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control, while respecting the indicated polarities. 2. Only use type AAA 1.5V batteries. 3. Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a month or longer. 4.
FOR OPTIMUM OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL, ADDRESS THE TRANSMITTER HEAD TOWARDS THE RECEIVER LOCATED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. REMOTE CONTROLLER BUTTONS 1. ON/OFF button 2. °C/°F button 3. FAN button 4. DISPLAY button 5. IFEEL button (not active) 6. TIMER button 7.
3. FAN SPEED BUTTON Press this button when the appliance is on to adjust the fan speed in cooling (AUTO), high (High), medium (Med), low (Low). The corresponding LEDs light up on the control panel according to the selection made. The fan speed cannot be adjusted in DRY mode and is fixed at low.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, unplug the appliance. 1. Cleaning the air filter The air filter must be checked at least once every two weeks of operation. Operation with a dirty or clogged filter always causes a reduction in the efficiency of the air conditioner and can cause serious problems.
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TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING COMFORT AND MINIMIZING CONSUMPTION CHECK that: • the unit intake and delivery grilles are always free; • the air filters are always clean; a dirty filter will decrease the passage of air and reduce the unit’s 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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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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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. If a leakage of refrigerant is found which requires brazing, all of the refrigerant shall be recovered from the system, or isolated (by means of shut off valves) in a part of the system remote from the leak.
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• 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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