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CONTENTS

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CAUTION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................4

NORMAL SOUNDS .............................................................................................. 5

AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES..........................................................................5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................8

CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS................................................................................16

This manual provides the information needed for proper use and maintenance of this air 

conditioner. Basic preventative care can help extend the life of this unit. The “Troubleshooting 

Tips” section in this manual contains a chart with solutions to the most common problems. 

Referring to this section may save time and prevent the need for a service call in the event of 

a problem.

● Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

● Contact an installer for installation of this unit if necessary.

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The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children without supervision. 

  Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.

● Disabled persons may require assistance with set up.

● If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work should be performed by authorized 

  personnel only.

● Installation and repair work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring 

  standards by authorized personnel only.

● Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.

● Units with a heating function should be at least 3 1/3 ft (1 meter) away from any combustible/ 

  flammable materials.

NOTE:

 

All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Unit purchased 

            may be slightly different.

The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product 

improvement. Contact customer service for details.

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Summary of Contents for 3PACH18000

Page 1: ...for future reference along with your receipt Your Source for Home Comfort WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER USER MANUAL 17 700 18 500 25 000 28 000 BTU FOR MODELS 3PAHP18002 with 11 200 BTU heat pump 3PACH18000...

Page 2: ...The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner Disabled persons may req...

Page 3: ...se explosion fire and burns Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation Doing so may cause electric shock Doing so may cause failure of machine or electric shock Doing so may caus...

Page 4: ...from unit contains contaminants and could cause illness Always insert the filters securely Clean filter AT LEAST once every two weeks NEVER drink water drained from air conditioner Unit and Circuit b...

Page 5: ...breaker have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation Do not run air conditioner without side protective cover in place Thi...

Page 6: ...e similar AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES Before you begin thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel as shown below and all its functions Then follow the symbol for the functions you desire The...

Page 7: ...mode When in the Cool mode the unit display indicates the set temperature This feature can ONLY be activated from the remote control The remote control serves as a remote thermostat allowing for prec...

Page 8: ...delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly After unit is turned off leave unit off for a minimum of 3 minutes before attempting to turn back on This prevents overheating of the compressor...

Page 9: ...p these instructions for future reference Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer Completion time Approximately 1 hour Skill level Installation of this appliance requir...

Page 10: ...drapes or blinds will not stop proper airflow 5 Check the available electrical service Power supply MUST be the same as that shown on the unit serial nameplate Power cord is 48 inches long Be sure you...

Page 11: ...ts to holes in top of cabinet where shipping screws were removed from See Fig 6 0 Your unit may come with internal packaging This packaging MUST be removed prior to installing the air conditioner back...

Page 12: ...k center of window sill See Fig 10 2 Place cabinet in window with bottom sill angle firmly seated over window sill as shown See Fig 10A Bring window down temporarily behind top angle to hold cabinet i...

Page 13: ...refully slide into cabinet leaving 6 inches protruding 2 DO NOT push on controls or finned coils 3 Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet 4 Installation of front is the reverse of re...

Page 14: ...frame construction at ends of windows under truss bearing points etc can be installed stud nearest the center of area where air conditioner thickness of framing material used thickness of framing mate...

Page 15: ...ction refer to Step 2 of Thru The Wall Installation for wall thickness greater than 8 1 2 2 Secure cabinet in place using masonry nails or the right masonry anchor screws Another way to do this is to...

Page 16: ...the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil free cloth or with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing deterge...

Page 17: ...re and Cleaning section To defrost set to Fan Only mode Thermostat is set too cold for night time cooling To defrost the coil set to Fan Only mode Then set temperature to a higher setting UNIT WILL NO...

Page 18: ...for Home Comfort Distributed by Perfect Aire LLC 5151 Belt Line Rd Suite 878 Dallas TX 75254 Specification and performance data is subject to change without notice Printed in China 877 365 6274 www pe...

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