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Black & Decker BPACT12WT Instruction Manual

Black & Decker BPACT12WT Instruction Manual

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SMART PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CATALOG NUMBER
BPACT12WT
BPACT12HWT
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER!
PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR
ANY REASON.
If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER
purchase, go to www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers
If you can't find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call
844-299-0879 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri. to speak with an
agent. Please have the catalog number available when you call.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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  • Page 1 ACTIVATE WARRANTY SMART PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBER BPACT12WT BPACT12HWT Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER! PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER purchase, go to www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions ............................3-4 Grounding Instructions ................................. 5 LCDI Power Cord and Plug ..........................6 Safety Guidelines ..............................7-9 Operating Condition ............................10 SET UP & USE Parts & Features ..................................11 Installation Guide ..............................12 Window Slider Kit Installation ...........................13 Exhaust Hose Installation ............................14 Control Panel ................................15 Operating from the Control Panel ......................

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER WARNING CAUTION DANGER - Immediate hazards WARNING - Hazards or unsafe CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe which WILL result in severe practices which COULD result in practices which COULD result in personal injury or death severe personal injury or death minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION HANDLING ALKALINE BATTERIES WARNING When handling alkaline batteries, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following Should fluid from the battery accidentally get into your eyes, there is a threat of loss of eyesight, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician immediately.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. The appliance must be connected to a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 6: Lcdi Power Cord And Plug

    SAFETY INFORMATION LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord that is required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is damaged and leakage occurs, power will be disconnected from the unit.

  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING: To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. ALWAYS DO THIS NEVER DO THIS ENERGY SAVE •...

  • Page 8: Important Safeguard

    SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD WARNING: • This hermetically sealed system contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This unit contains fluoridated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. • Do not use this unit for functions other than those described in this instruction manual.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. •...

  • Page 10: Operating Condition

    SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATION CONDITION The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below: NOTE: Unit performance may be affected when in use outside of these operating temperatures. MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE COOL 64°F (18 °C)~95°F (35 °C) DEHUMIDIFYING (DRY) 64°F (18 °C)~95°F (35 °C) HEAT (ELECTRICAL HEAT TYPE) 45°F (7°C)~81°F (27°C)

  • Page 11: Setup And Use

    SET UP & USE PARTS & FEATURES Control Panel Louver Front Panel Dehumidification Drain Air Exhaust Power cord holder Outlet Condensation Drain Casters (4) Power Cord Air Exhaust Hose Hose outlet Hose Inlet Drain Hose Window Bracket 2 Locking Screws 3.3 feet long 0.6 inch diameter Foam Seal...

  • Page 12: Installation Guide

    SET UP & USE INSTALLATION GUIDE LOCATION • The air conditioner should be placed on a flat, level floor to minimize noise and vibration. • The unit has casters to aid placement, but it should be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces.

  • Page 13: Window Slider Kit Installation

    SET UP & USE WINDOW SLIDER KIT INSTALLATION Your window slider kit has been designed to fit most standard “Vertical” and “Horizontal” window applications; however, it may be necessary for you to improvise/modify some aspect of the installation procedures for certain types of windows.

  • Page 14: Exhaust Hose Installation

    SET UP & USE EXHAUST HOSE INSTALLATION The air exhaust hose and hose inlet must be installed or removed from the portable air conditioner in accordance with the way it is being used: COOL, DEHUMIDIFY (DRY) and HEAT (Heat model BPACT12HWT only): Air exhaust hose and hose inlet should be connected to the portable air conditioner.

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    SET UP & USE CONTROL PANEL Heat Display Area (Heat model BPACT12HWT only) HIGH AUTO Dehumidify Cool Wi-Fi Indicator Light Mode Selection Fan Speed Button Selection Button Decrease Temp Increase Temp Button Button ON/OFF Press and hold at the same time to change temperature units from Fahrenheit to Celsius. OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel enables you to manage all the main functions of the appliance, but to fully utilize its potential, you must use the remote control unit.

  • Page 16: Cool Mode

    SET UP & USE COOL MODE Ideal for hot weather when you need to cool the room. To set operation of the appliance correctly, press the Temp Up or Temp Down buttons until the desired temperature is displayed. Then select the fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed Button until the light corresponding to the required fan speed lights up: HIGH: The fan operates at maximum to reach the required temperatures as rapidly as possible.

  • Page 17: Downloading The App And Operating With Wi-Fi

    SET UP & USE DOWNLOADING THE APP AND OPERATING WITH Wi-Fi Re-install APP Operation Operation New Account (registered before) Steps Items Download and Step 1 Install APP Step 2 Registration Account Step 3 Login Add Device to Registered Device Step 4 control will remain.

  • Page 18: Download And Install The App

    SET UP & USE Wi-Fi MODULE SPECIFICATION AND BASIC INFORMATION 1. Minimum specifications on a Smart phone: Android 5.0 version or higher IOS 10.0 version or higher 2. Basic parameters for Wi-Fi: Parameters Details Network frequency 2.400 - 2.500GHz Standards of WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n(channels 1-14) IPv4/IPv6/TCP/UDP/HTTPS/ Protocol stack support...

  • Page 19: Wi-Fi Connection Methods

    SET UP & USE Wi-Fi CONNECTION METHODS 1. If you don’t have an account please tap button “Sign Up”. 2. Read the Privacy Policy and tap “Agree”. 3. Tap“▼” and choose the country. Scroll to choose the country. Page 19...
  • Page 20 SET UP & USE 4. Enter your E-mail address. 5. Tap the button “Get verification code”. 6. Enter the verification code you received from E-mail. 7. Set the password with 6-20 characters including characters and numbers. 8. Tap “Done”. Page 20...

  • Page 21: Resetting The Password

    SET UP & USE LOG IN 1. If you already have account, tap “Log In”. 2. Enter your registered account and password. 3. Tap “Log In” button. RESETTING THE PASSWORD If you forgot the password or you want to reset the password, operate as below: 1.
  • Page 22 SET UP & USE ENABLE LOCATION SETTINGS 1. Once logged into the app, ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and that permissions are enabled. 2. Tap on "Add Device" located in the top right corner of the screen. Page 22...
  • Page 23 SET UP & USE 3. When location services are enabled, tap on "Set Now". 4. If there is difficulty connecting to the app automatically, please ensure that location services on your phone are turned "on" or "enabled". Page 23...
  • Page 24 SET UP & USE 5. Location Settings: enable location services by accessing the Welcome Home Screen within the app. On the Welcome Home Screen, tap on "Location" and manually enter your current location. 6. Follow the prompts to set up family member management, which allows different profiles to control appliances according to their preferences.

  • Page 25: Connection Methods

    SET UP & USE CONNECTION METHODS When Bluetooth is enabled, the APP will automatically search for the device. If the APP cannot locate the device automatically, follow the instructions and on screen prompts to connect to EZ mode. One can also connect to the APP using AP mode by selecting the APP’s network using the device’s Wi-Fi settings and following prompts as an alternative connection method.

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Appliance Using Ez Mode

    SET UP & USE CONNECTING TO THE APPLIANCE USING EZ MODE 1. Tap “Add Device” or tap “+” in the upper right corner of the “Home” screen and select “Add device”. Page 26...
  • Page 27 2. Tap “Home Appliances”. 3. Tap the Portable AC symbol with the air conditioner’s model number: BPACT12WT or BPACT12HWT. The model number can be located on the front of this user manual and on the rating label of the appliance.
  • Page 28 SET UP & USE 5. On the control panel of the air conditioner, press and hold the fan button for 5 seconds, the Wi-Fi indicator light will blink. 6. Tap next to the phrase located on the bottom of the screen: Tap when the Wi-Fi indicator blinks rapidly.

  • Page 29: Changing Modes

    SET UP & USE 9. Once connected, the Portable Air Conditioner can be controlled by the APP. NOTE: If the APP is not connecting to the appliance in EZ mode, connect using AP mode. CHANGING MODES 1. Tap on the mode shown on the top right corner of the screen to access a window displaying both EZ Mode and AP Mode.

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Appliance Using Ap Mode

    2. Tap “Home Appliances”. 3. Tap the Portable AC symbol with the air conditioner’s model number: BPACT12WT or BPACT12HWT. The model number can be located on the front of this user manual and on the rating label of the appliance.
  • Page 31 SET UP & USE 5. On the control panel, press and hold the fan button for 5 seconds. 6. The Wi-Fi indicator light on the control panel of the unit will blink slowly. Tap on the phrase located on the bottom of the screen “Tap when Wi-Fi indicator light blinks slowly”, Tap “Next”.
  • Page 32 SET UP & USE 10. Return to the APP. Wait for appliance to connect. 11. Once connected, the Portable Air Conditioner can be controlled by the APP. default home Page 32...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Portable Air Conditioner With The App

    SET UP & USE CONTROLLING THE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER WITH THE APP Tap the power symbol on the top right of the screen to power on the air conditioner. Tap “Mode”. Cool, Heat (Heat Model BPACT12HWT Only), Dry or Fan Tap –...
  • Page 34 SET UP & USE Tap Speed. Select Low, Medium, High, or Auto speed. NOTE: AUTO fan speed operates in cool mode or Heat mode (Heat Model BPACT12HWT Only). The appliance automatically selects the most suitable fan speed in relation to the set temperature. Black+Decker Portable AC Medium High...
  • Page 35 SET UP & USE In Dry mode, the unit automatically selects a low fan speed. An alert will indicate if the water tank needs to be drained. See drainage instruction. Black+Decker Portable AC Black+Decker Portable AC Tap Timer. Make selections to schedule the Timer ON/OFF. Mode Fan Select Cool...

  • Page 36: Voice Control Device Settings

    SET UP & USE VOICE CONTROL DEVICE SETTINGS Follow pairing instructions to connect the Air Conditioner to the Black + Decker APP using the same Wi-Fi Network. The Default name when using voice control is “Portable AC” as shown on the top of the screens.
  • Page 37 SET UP & USE A pop up window will appear. Type in the new name. The name should be easy to remember and different than other connected devices using voice control. Tap “Confirm”. Page 37...

  • Page 38: Set Up Voice Control With Alexa

    SET UP & USE SET UP VOICE CONTROL WITH ALEXA You will need an Alexa device such as Amazon Echo, Echo Dot set up with the Alexa APP according to manufacturer’s instructions. The device should be powered on and connected to a Wi-Fi network. On the homepage of the Black + Decker APP tap “Profile”...
  • Page 39 SET UP & USE Tap “Sign in with Amazon”. Sign in and use the same password used for the Alexa APP. Tap “Link”. Page 39...
  • Page 40 SET UP & USE Open the Alexa APP and enable “Smart Home Skills” for Black + Decker Home. Alexa can locate the device when you say “Alexa, discover my device”. Follow the prompts in the Alexa APP to manage the device and control the air conditioner using the voice commands.
  • Page 41 SET UP & USE ALEXA VOICE COMMANDS The following examples use the device name “Portable AC”. Refer to the “Voice control device settings” section for instructions on how to change the device name. “Alexa, turn on the Portable AC.” To turn the unit ON/OFF. “Alexa, turn off the Portable AC.”...

  • Page 42: Set Up Voice Control With Google Assistant

    SET UP & USE SET UP VOICE CONTROL WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT You will need a device such as Google Nest, Google Nest mini set up with the Google Home APP according to manufacturer’s instructions. The device should be powered on and connected to a Wi-Fi network. On the homepage of the Black + Decker APP tap “Profile”...
  • Page 43 SET UP & USE Tap “Google Assistant”. Open the Google Home App and tap settings on the bottom, right of the screen. Tap “Works with Google”. Page 43...
  • Page 44 SET UP & USE Search for “Black + Decker Home” by typing it in the search bar. Tap to select “Black + Decker Home”. The Google APP will show prompts to link with a verification code from the Black + Decker Home APP or link with account Password. Use the same e-mail and password as the Black + Decker Home APP to complete the Authorization.
  • Page 45 SET UP & USE GOOGLE ASSISTANT VOICE COMMANDS The following examples use the device name “Portable AC”. Refer to the “Voice control device settings” section for instructions on how to change the device name. To turn the unit ON/OFF. “OK Google, turn on the Portable AC.” “OK Google, turn off the Portable AC.”...

  • Page 46: Operating From The Remote Control

    SET UP & USE OPERATING FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION (BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED) (1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing down on the tab. (2) Insert 2 × “AAA” batteries as shown. (3) Snap the battery cover back into position to close. CAUTION: Use only AAA or IEC R03 1.5V alkaline batteries.

  • Page 47: Remote Control

    SET UP & USE REMOTE CONTROL Dehumidify (Dry) Cool Heat Remote Signal (Heat mode BPACT12HWT only) Fan Speed Sleep Timer Selection Increase Button Decrease Button °C/°F Selector Button Follow-me Function Light On/Off Button Mode Button Fan Speed Button Timer Button Sleep Button Power Button POWER BUTTON: Press to Turn ON or OFF.

  • Page 48: Power Button

    SET UP & USE LED Display Indicators Fan speed Cool mode Follow-me Function Dehumidify ( Dry) mode Fan mode Timer on Heat mode Timer Heat model BPACT12HWT only Sleep Display temp. or Fahrenheit or hours Celsius. POWER BUTTON • Press to Turn Air Conditioner ON or OFF. Press LED button to illuminate the LED screen on the unit.
  • Page 49 SET UP & USE DEHUMIDIFY (DRY) Ideal for reducing humidity. • Keep window and door closed for the best dehumidifying effect. • Exhaust hose attachment is not required in this mode but it is recommended for more effective dehumidification. • It is recommended that the dehumidification drain and drain hose be used for continuous drainage.
  • Page 50 SET UP & USE TIMER • To set the AUTO STOP timer. When the unit is ON, press the TIMER button. The TIME ON/OFF symbol on the remote LCD display will blink. • Press the + or - button to select the AUTO TIME by 1 hour increments, up to 24 hours.

  • Page 51: Water Drainage For Cool And Heat Modes

    SET UP & USE WATER DRAINAGE FOR COOL AND HEAT MODES This air conditioner is equipped with auto water evaporation so the water compartment would not typically fill in cooling or heating mode unless there is high humidity. Water drainage will generally only be required at the end of the season for these modes. (see START-END OF SEASON OPERATIONS).
  • Page 52 SET UP & USE NOTE: Please be sure that the height of and section of the drain hose should not be higher than that of the drain outlet, or the water tank may not be drained. (Fig.A and Fig.B). Continuous Draining for Dehumidification (Dry) Mode •...

  • Page 53: Cleaning & Care

    CLEANING & CARE CLEANING WARNING: Before cleaning or maintenance, turn the appliance off by pressing button on the control panel or button on the remote control. Unplug from the electrical outlet. CLEANING THE CABINET You should clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting & Warranty

    TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILS TO OPERATE: A) Check to make sure that the air conditioner is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
  • Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY Troubleshoot your problem by using the chart below. If the air conditioner still does not work properly, contact BLACK+DECKER customer service center or the nearest authorized service center. Customers must never troubleshoot internal components. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Unit does not start when A.
  • Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY APP AND VOICE CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY The Wi-Fi is not enabled on the Turn on the cell phone’s Wi-Fi. cellphone. Unable to register or Install a Wi-Fi extender (not included). login to account. Wi-Fi signal is weak.

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Any repair, replacement, or warranty service, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF and all questions about this product should THE CUSTOMER; W APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE be directed to W Appliance at 844-299-0879 LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL from the USA or Puerto Rico.
  • Page 58 BLACK & DECKER, BLACK+DECKER, the BLACK & DECKER and BLACK+DECKER logos and product names are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation, used under license. All rights reserved. Product in this box may differ slightly from that pictured. Does not affect function. Not all accessories shown in photography are included in this package.

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