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Installation

Instructions

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NOTE:

The unit you purchased may be look like one of the followings:

All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. The air conditioner you

have may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for RADS Series

Page 1: ...www marsdelivers com Owner s Manual RADS Series Window Type Room Air Conditioner RADS 183R RADS 253R ...

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Page 3: ...tructions for 5000 to 12000Btu h 2 Installation Instructions for 15000 to 28500Btu h A Window Mounting B Thru The Wall Installation C Masonry Construction NORMAL SOUNDS AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES 1 Air Directional Louvers 2 Mechanical control operating instructions 3 Electronic control operating instructions CARE AND CLEANING 1 Air filter cleaning 2 Cabinet cleaning 3 Winter storage TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 4: ...ect installation may cause fire and electric shock Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment It may cause electric shock Do not direct airflow at room occupants only This could damage your health Always ensure effective grounding Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock Do not allow water to run into electric parts It may cause failure of machine of electric shock Do not modify powe...

Page 5: ...occur Do not use strong detergent such as wax or thinner but use a soft cloth Appearance may be deteriorated due to change of product color or scratching of its surface Do not clean the air conditioner with water Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation It may cause an electric shock Do not use for special purposes Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices food pets ...

Page 6: ...ably want to clean both sides of the glass first If the window is a triple trackty pew it has creen panel included remove the screen completely before installation Be sure the airconditionerh as been securely and correctly in stalled accordingto the installation instructions in this manual Save this manual for possible future use in removing or installing this unit When handling the air conditione...

Page 7: ... This air conditioner is designed to be operated under condition as follows The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord To test your power supply cord do the following 1 Plug in the Air Conditioner 2 The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head Press the TEST button you will notice a click as the RESET button pops out 3 Press the RESET butto...

Page 8: ...it you purchased may be look like one of the followings All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only The air conditioner you have may be slightly different The actual shape shall prevail Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 9: ...ces Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for futrue reference Skill level Installatio of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Completion time Approximately 1 hour We recommend that two people install this product Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installat...

Page 10: ...are Top Rail Hardware 3 8 Screws 4 Top Rail 1 R1 hardware 2 10 3 4 1 12 Weather stripping 5 PREPARE AIR CONDITIONER 2 3 INSTALL THE ACCORDION PANELS NOTE The top rail hardware and the Fig A Fig B and Fig C are not applicable to the units more than 10000Btu h Before installing unit the top rail must be assembled on the unit For 10000Btu h models only C Align the hole in the top rail with those in t...

Page 11: ... the cabinet edge 3 H About 1 to 1 for 10 to12K 8 H Vinyl Clad Windows INSIDE OUTSIDE H About 3 4 to 1 for 5 to 8K Measure from the cabinet edge 3 H About 1 to 1 for 10 to12K 8 H INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKET 5 SECURE THE ACCORDION PANELS NOTE Check that air conditioner is tilted back about H Fig 5A and Fig 5B tilted about 3 to 4 downward to the outside After proper installation condensate should not dr...

Page 12: ...the frame lock and frame extensions into the windows sash as shown Fig 8B C To secure lower sash in place attach right angle sash lock with 3 4 19mm or 1 2 12 7mm screw as shown Fig 9 D Cut window sash seal foam and insert it in the space between the upper and lower sashes Fig 10 DRIVE LOCKING SCREWS 6 FOAM SEAL Fig 11 Fig 12 In order to minimize air leaks and ensure optimal insulation it is neces...

Page 13: ...rm window frame or other obstruction SASH 1 1 2 min 38 mm If AC is Blocked by Storm Window Fig 15 Add wood as shown in Fig 15 or remove storm window before air conditioner is installed If Storm Window Frame must remain be sure the drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted shut Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation must be allowed to drain out Removing AC From Window Turn AC off and disconne...

Page 14: ...installing this air conditioner NOTE Save Carton and these Installation Instructions for future reference The carton is the best way to store unit during winter or when not in use Do the following before starting to install unit See illustrations below Check dimensions of your unit to determine model type Unit Height 18 5 8 17 5 8 Unit Width 26 23 Min Window Opening 19 18 Min Window Width 31 28 Ma...

Page 15: ...upply must be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate Power cord is 48 inches long Be sure you have an outlet near 6 Carefully unpack air conditioner Remove all packing material Protect floor or carpet from damage Two people should be used to move and install unit Tools Required A large flat blade screwdriver Tape measure Adjustable wrench or pliers Pencil Level Socket wrenches Phillip...

Page 16: ...holes in top leg of filler panel frame see step 6 Do not totally tighten Allow leg to slide freely Screws will be tightened after section 6 1 Open window and mark center of window inner sill as shown Fig 11 2 Place cabinet in window with bottom sill angle firmly seated over window sill as shown Bring window down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet in place Fig 12 3 Shift cabinet left or r...

Page 17: ...he marked position Fig 15B Hand tighten but allow for any changes later 3 Install support brackets with sill angle brackets attached to correct hole in bottom of cabinet as shown in Fig 16 4 Tighten all 6 bolts securely 1 Carefully raise window to expose filler panel locking screws Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily 2 Extend panels to fill window opening completely Tighten locking screws ...

Page 18: ...r 1 2 long hex head screw 1 Trim sash seal to fit window width Insert into space between upper and lower sashes Fig 18 2 Attach right angle safety lock Fig 19 4 Attach the top angle to window frame Use a 3 32 drill bit to drill one hole through the hole in the middle of top angle into the window frame and drive one 3 4 or 1 2 HEX HEAD locking screw through hole in the middle of top angle into the ...

Page 19: ...asure the inner width of the side curtain as shown Fig 20 Step 2 Remark a line on the provided R1 insulation panel according to a length 1 8 3mm less than the measured width in step 1 then cut the R1 insulation panel along the line Fig 12 Step 3 Slide the R1 insulation panel into the side curtain the side with pattern should facing the indoor Fig 22 In order to minimize air leaks between the room ...

Page 20: ...dows and under truss bearing points etc 2 does not have plumbing or wiring inside 3 is near existing electrical outlets or where another outlet can be installed 4 is not blocked to the area to be cooled 5 allows unblocked airflow from rear sides and end outside of installed air conditioner 1 Prepare wall in frame construction including brick and stucco veneer Working from inside the room find wall...

Page 21: ...o the frame construction refer to Step 2 of Thru the wall Installation for a wall thickness greater than 8 1 2 2 Secure cabinet in place using masonry nails or the right masonry anchor screws Another way to secure cabinet is to build a frame in the masonry wall such as the one shown in Fig 3 of Step 2 Prepare Wall Securely anchor frame to masonry wall This way gives very good louver clearance on e...

Page 22: ... vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation Pinging or Switching Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause pinging or swishing sounds This noise can be reduce by removing the water plug at the bottom of unit s rear as shown below Removing this plug will lower the Energy Efficiency of your unit Note Don t try to drill any...

Page 23: ...ng The louvers will allow you to direct the air flow Left or Right throughout the room as needed Move the Levers from side to side until the desired Left Right direction is obtained Air Directional Louvers Fresh Air Vent Control on 10 12 K MODELS Lever Air Direction for 05K 06K Levers Air Direction L evers Air Direction Air Direction 4 way Levers The louvers will allow you to direct the air flow U...

Page 24: ...ature rotate the thermostat switch to the desired setting After the set temperature is achieved the thermostat will automatically start and stop the compressor in order to maintain the desired set temperature Rotate the thermostat selector clockwise for higher cool settings Higher cool settings will provide lower room temperature Rotate the thermostat selector counter clockwise for lower cool sett...

Page 25: ...Off Sleep Timer Check Filter Energy Saver Follow Me Ion Temp Temp Timer Timer On Off Sleep Check Filter Timer Auto Cool Dry Fan Low Auto Med High Clean Air Fan Mode Follow Me Energy Saver On Off Sleep Check Filter Auto On Off Fan High Med Low Energy Saver On Off Timer Auto Fan Cool Dry Mode TEMP TIMER TEMP TIMER Heat Follow Me Clean Air Clean Air TEMP TIMER Fan Mode Sleep Timer Check Filter Energy...

Page 26: ...fan speed can be adjusted by pressing the fan button NOTE For some models the fan speed can not be adjusted under HEAT mode FOLLOW ME FEATURE on some models This feature can be activated from the remote control ONLY The remote control serves as a remote thermostat allowing for the precise temperature control at its location To activate the Follow Me feature point the remote control towards the uni...

Page 27: ...mperature in C or F and the Auto timer settings While on Fan only mode it shows the room temperature If the room temperature is too high or low it will display HI or LO Error codes AS Room temperature sensor error ES Evaporator temperature sensor error NOTE is displayed as shown in the obove picture HS Electric heating sensor error on some models CS Condenser temperature sensor error on some model...

Page 28: ...er over 40 C 104 F to clean the air filter Never attempt to operate the unit without the air filter Winter Storage If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions Cover it with plastic or return it to the original carton Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard The cabinet and fro...

Page 29: ...are and Cleaning section To defrost set to FAN ONLY mode Thermostat set too cold for night time cooling To defrost the coil set to FAN ONLY mode Then set temperature to a Higher setting Problem Solution Air conditioner cooling but room is too warm NO ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly Noise when unit is cooling Dirty air filter air restrict...

Page 30: ... is cooling Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room This is normal during excessively humid days Remote Sensing Deactivating Prematurely some models Remote control not located within range Place remote control within 20 feet and pointed in the general direction of the air conditioner unit Remote control signal obstructed Remove obstruction Problem Solution Room too cold Set temper...

Page 31: ...purchase by the original consumer The consumer must retain a receipted bill of sale as proof of warranty period Without this proof the express warranty begins on the date of shipment from the factory REMEDY PROVIDED BY THE LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY The sole remedy under the Limited Warranty is replacement of the defective unit Labor to diagnose and replace the defective unit is not covered by this ...

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