NS-AC8PWH5-C Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-AC8PWH5-C represents state of the art design in portable air conditioning, designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: OPERATION • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. • Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
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NS-AC8PWH5-C REFRIGERANT (FOR R32 ONLY) CAUTION ON FIRE Warnings • Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. • The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition sources (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater) •...
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2) Work procedure Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize the risk of a flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed. 3) General work area All maintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the nature of work being carried out. Work in confined spaces shall be avoided.
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NS-AC8PWH5-C 11 Charging procedures In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following requirements shall be followed. Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when using charging equipment. Hoses or lines shall be as short as possible to minimize the amount of refrigerant contained in them.
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The circuit breaker should be tested periodically by pressing the TEST button then the RESET button. If the TEST button does not cause the circuit breaker to trip, or if the RESET button will not stay engaged, unplug the air conditioner immediately and contact an Insignia technician. Preferred grounding method...
NS-AC8PWH5-C Features • ASHRAE 8,000 BTU (DOE 5,200 BTU) rating with 13.94 sq. m (150 sq. ft.) cooling capacity cools your bedroom, living room, or dorm • Two fan speeds ensure comfortable air circulation • Temperature range of 16° to 30° C (60° to 86° F) offers a wide range of comfortable temperature options •...
Main components Front Item Description Air outlet and manually Allows air to flow out from your air conditioner. Do not block. Move the louver adjustable louver manually to adjust air flow direction. Allows air to enter into your air conditioner. Do not block. Remove the filter Upper air inlet filter and from this case to clean it at least every two weeks.
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NS-AC8PWH5-C Item Description Drain outlet Allows you to drain the condensation from your air conditioner. • Upper drain outlet is for dry mode. • Lower drain outlet is used for "FL". (full tank) • For information on how to drain water, see...
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Accessories Item Description Exhaust hose assembly Connects your air conditioner to the window installation kit to vent exhaust air outside. Window seal plates (3) and a vent Routes your air conditioner exhaust through a vertical or horizontal panel window opening and seals your window at the correct height/width (50.8 ~ 124.46 cm [20 ~ 49 in.]).
NS-AC8PWH5-C Remote control Button Function High and Low speed settings Raises or lowers the fan speed. Sleep Activates sleep mode. Timer Sets your air conditioner to turn on or off automatically. In cool or fan mode, press to raise (...
Setting up your air conditioner Remove and store packing materials for reuse. Remove any shipping tape before using your air conditioner. Remove tape residue with liquid dish soap and a damp cloth. Do not use sharp tools, alcohol, thinners, or abrasive cleaners to remove adhesive, which could damage the finish.
NS-AC8PWH5-C 3 Clip the exhaust hose assembly (exhaust hose connector) into the exhaust outlet from top to bottom. Installing your air conditioner 1 Measure the window size. OR 1 2 Install the window sealing plate(s) and vent panel in the window opening, adjusting the length to fit the window opening.
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68.5 cm (26.96 in.) Length of vent panel and plate 3: 50.8~68.5 cm (20.0~27.0 in.) 87.6 cm (34.48 in.) Length of vent panel and plate 1: 68.5~87.6 cm (27.0~34.5 in.) 106.8 cm (42 in.) Length of vent panel and plates 1 and 2: 87.6~106.8 cm (34.5~42.0 in.) 124.5 cm (49 in.) Length of vent panel and plates 1, 2, and 3: 106.8~124.5 cm (42.0~49.0 in.) Lock...
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NS-AC8PWH5-C 3 Insert the exhaust hose adapter into the vent panel (A), then slide the vent panel until it clicks into place (B). Note: Make sure to line up the notches on the exhaust adapter with the small gaps (4) on the vent panel.
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Install the window sealing plate in the window opening. Note: For optimum performance, make sure that the exhaust hose is not twisted and is free of kinks. For better efficiency, shorten the hose by squeezing its sections together. Caution: The exhaust hose is designed especially for this air conditioner. Replacing or lengthening the hose could result in damage to your unit.
NS-AC8PWH5-C Using your air conditioner Inserting the batteries in the remote control 1 Press down on the arrow on the back of the remote control, then slide the battery cover from the battery compartment. 2 Insert two AAA batteries (included) into the battery compartment. Note the proper orientation of the + and – polarity of the batteries.
Using your air conditioner You can control your air conditioner by using the control panel on the top of the unit or by using the remote control. If using the remote control, always point it at your air conditioner. Button Description Press to turn your air conditioner on or off: •...
NS-AC8PWH5-C Cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner Your air conditioner is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance. For maximum efficiency, we recommend that you have the cooling coils inspected and cleaned annually by a professional technician.
Emptying the water collection tank When the internal water collection tank is full, “FL” appears on the LED display and your air conditioner turns off until the tank is emptied. The water should be drained from the lowest drainage outlet. Refer to the following section to manually drain the water.
Set freezing up over. the mode control to High Fan. Contact Insignia Customer Care for the air The area to be cooled is too conditioner capacity required to cool the desired Your air conditioner runs large for your air conditioner.
Problem Possible issue Possible solution The unit may seem rather This is the sound of the compressor starting up and loud for the first two or three is normal. minutes of operation. Your air conditioner is A soft, swishing noise can be too loud heard immediately after This is the sound of the liquid refrigerant flowing in...
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
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For product inquiries, please contact us with the information below: 1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC V1 ENGLISH 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. 23-0416...
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