TABLE OF CONTENTS AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY………………………………………………………………………………………….2 NORMAL CARE & MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………………………….3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………………..5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………..6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………………………………………………………8 THROUGH-THE-WALL CABINET INSTRUCTIONS-----------------------------------------------------------------------11 THRU-WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------13 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………………………16 TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………………………...18 SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….20 TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF YOU NEED TECHNICQL SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL (705) 504-8590 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:OO A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
INSTALLATION Complete step-by-step installation instructions are furnished with your unit. These instructions will be found on a separate page included with this manual or in the mounting kit assembly. Follow these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions with this manual for future reference. Your unit will be one of the following designs: •...
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Front Grill and Filter Removal Fan Motor Care The front contains an air filter that can be removed on The fan motor is permanently lubricated for long life. the left or right side of the front. To clean the filter use There is no need to oil the motor.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet • Do not use an extension cord. • Do not remove ground prong. •...
_______________________________________ Window Installation Electrical Requirements _______________________________________ Window opening measurements: • 27” min to 38” max (68.6 cm to 95.5 cm) opening width. • 16 ¼ min (41.3 cm) opening height. Ground wire must be connected to ground screw located in lower right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in cabinet.
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_______________________________________ Recommended grounding method _______________________________________ This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________________________ UNPACKING 3. Remove front panel by removing 2 Phillips screws on both sides. 4. Remove both knobs from control panel. 5. Remove ground screw and ground wire from front of air conditioner base. Save ground screw. Remove packaging materials.
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Slide curtain housing into guides as far as it will go. Attach side curtains Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain. _________________________________________ Locate provided bag of screws Attach Foam Adhesive Seal Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in top and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner cabinet.
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3. Repeat for left side. Adjust the cabinet until _______________________________________ Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame the distance on each side is the same. 1. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into window channel. Use a 3/32” drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the curtain housing and into the lower window sash.
Option 1 – Wood, metal or plastic molding When you are using wood, metal or plastic Complete Window Installation molding, the wood frame should line up with inside wall as shown. 1. Insert foam seal behind the top of the lower window sash and against the glass of the upper window.
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use existing holes and 6 - #10 x 1” wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame. NOTE: Do not over-tighten screws or cabinet will distort and provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet. NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently.
NOTE: For through-the-wall installations, if needed, Position Ground wire pointing straight up. Put excess ground wire between coil and air install molding around room side of cabinet. conditioner cabinet. Install shipping screws on both sides of cabinet. Insert front tabs of front panel into top of cabinet and swing front into place.
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Outer Case Dimensions Dimensions of finished opening (chassis removed) Masonry Construction General Instructions See CAUTION under General instructions. In masonry walls, cut or build a finished opening 15 All compact room Air conditioners feature a slide-out 9/16 inches high by 22 13/16 inches wide. When chassis.
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Placement of Outer Case in Opening Installation in Wall Thicker than 8 – ½ Inches Place outer case in opening, flush against one side of The side louvers in outer case provide ventilation to opening. Use carpenter’s level and ensure case is air conditioner compressor and fan motor and must level from side to side and has a 3/8 inch slope from not be blocked.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________________________ While operation of all units is similar, controls vary slightly from model to model. Operating Controls However, in very humid conditions excess amounts section shows control panel of unit purchased and of water may drip off the unit chassis. If this proves to gives detailed information about operation of controls.
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Operating Controls Fan Control Temperature Control Completely shuts off the unit. To prevent Turn this control to the left for a warmer room blowing fuses, wait two minutes after turning the unit temperature, to the right for a cooler temperature. off before turning it on again.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner. Possible cause and suggested remedies are given for each problem. • • UNIT WILL NOT RUN MOUNTING SUPPORT NOT INSTALLED Push reset button on power cord. Some models require removal of storm window Set Fan control to position other than OFF.
WARRANTY International Refrigeration Products warrants that the product supplied is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is valid as long as this product is properly handled, installed, operated and serviced in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions shipped with this unit, and the warranty card is completed and mailed no later than 30 days after date of purchase.
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