CONTENTS 1 Important Safety Instructions 1.1 Operation ............... 8 1.2 Servicing Information .
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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.
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Caution • Please read the manual before installation, using, maintenance. • Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not pierce or burn the appliance. • The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating sources (for example: open flames, an operating ignition gas appliance or an operating electric heater.) •...
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For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a 3 prong power supply cord with a grounded plug. To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, the cord must be plugged into a 3 prong outlet and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Prepare the Window This air conditioner is designed to be installed in a standard double-hung window with a window width between 23” and 36” (584mm-914 mm) for 8000 BTU- 10000 BTU. A window width between 26” and 36” (660mm-914mm) for 12000 BTU- 14000 BTU.
2.2 Top Rail Assembly The top rail must be assembled prior to installing the air conditioner in the window. Tools Needed: Phillips Head Screw Driver Attaching the Top Rail to the Air Conditioner Remove the air conditioner from the box and place on a hard and flat surface. Caution When handling the unit, be careful to avoid cuts from the sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on the front and rear coils.
2.3 Install the Accordion Panels NOTE The top rail and sliding panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of 5/16”. This is necessary for the proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the side panels for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained.
04 Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side. 2.4 Storm Window Requirements A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt properly which in turn will keep it from draining properly. To adjust for this, attach a board or piece of wood to the sill.
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Once the air conditioner is placed, extend both the left and right accordion panels to the width of the window. 02 Place the frame lock between the extended accordion panels and the window sill. Screw a 3/4” (19mm) locking screw through the frame lock anc into the window sill.
To secure the lower sash into place, use the sash lock and a 3/4” screw as shown below. For added insulation, cut the supplied insulation foam to the width of the window. Insert the foam between the window sashes to prevent air and objects from getting into the room.
2.7 Refrigerants R32 Read this section before installing the appliance. to avoid serious injuries when filling the combustible refrigerant. 01 Requirements for the total weight of filled refrigerant and the area of a room to beequipped with an air conditioner. 02 A leak test must be done after the installation is completed.
Please note (cont’d): It is necessary to choose the place where the inlet and outlet air of the indoor unit is even. It is necessary to avoid the places where there are other electrical products, power switch plugs and sockets, kitchen cabinet, bed, sofa and other valuables right under the lines on two sides of the indoor unit, and also prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
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sequence: HIGH, MED, LOW in FAN mode. Auto Mode: In AUTO mode the unit automatically chooses the mode of operation (COOL, FAN). In this mode the temperature is set automatically according to the room temperature (Room temperature is determined by the temperature sensor located in the indoor unit). Note: You may hear a pinging noise caused by water hitting the condenser.
Timer On: When the unit is off, press TIMER button at the first time, set the temperature with pressing the button . Press TIMER button at the second time, set the rest time with pressing the button or . Press TIMER button at the third time, confirm the setting, then it will show on the display.
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3.3 Operating Sounds 01 POWER Turn the air conditioner on and off. 02 COOL Press the COOL button to COOL mode. Use these buttons on the control panel and remote to increase or decrease the Set Temperature or Timer. Temperature range: 61°F~88°F or 16°C~31°C . 04 SLEEP Press the SLEEP button, all of the display lights will turn off after a while, but the Sleep light is always on.
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05 TIMER Use these buttons on the control panel and remote to set the Timer. Timer Off: The timed stop is programmed by pressing TIMER button. Set the rest time by pressing the up arrow button or down arrow until the rest time displayed is to your demand then press TIMER button again.
4 CARE AND CLEANING To clean the air filter: 01 Take off the power plug, then remove the filter by sliding it out from the front right side of the air conditioner. 02 Wash the filter using liquid dish soap and warm water. Rinse the filter thoroughly.
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. House fuse blown or circuit breaker Replace fuse with time delay type or Air conditioner tripped. reset circuit breaker. does not start Plug current device tripped. Press the reset button.
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