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Page 1: ...ROOM AIRCONDITIONER Installation Instructions and Use Care Guide R ...

Page 2: ...instructions before using your air conditioner mComplete the installation requirements as described in Installation Instructions on pages 8 l 9 l Never allow children to operate or play with the air conditioner l Do not operate the air conditioner with the front panel removed Never clean air conditioner parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion l FOR YOUR SAFETY D...

Page 3: ...liance is properly grounded Do not modify the power supply cord plug if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Such use may result in fire electrical shock or other personal injury l Do not have a fuse in th...

Page 4: ... it is required that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical connection II Electrical ground is required on this appliance Recommended grounding method 3prong For your personal safety this appliance must be grounding grounded This air conditioner is equipped with a Plug v 8 power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding prong To minimize possible shock hazard the cord m...

Page 5: ...ed electrical supply is required time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required It is required that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical connection d prong grounding type wall receptacle Electrical ground is required on this appliance Recommended grounding method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This air conditioner is equipped with ...

Page 6: ...max 60 Hz AC only 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required It is required that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical connection Power SuPPlY 3 prong grounding type wall Electrical ground is required on this appliance Recommended grounding method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This ...

Page 7: ... 197 6 min 253 max 60 Hz AC only 30 ampere cartridge type fused electrical supply is required time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker required It is required that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical connection Electrical ground is required on this appliance Recommended grounding method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This air conditi...

Page 8: ... the chart below as a guide IF YOU HAVE THESE PARTS FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gum type sealer Qmil Window lock Top mountino channel 38 wi tj qy 5 Round head wood screws metal screws EPrPlllC 113nyj 2 e x 3 d t OR For through the wall installation Window installation A on page 9 Window installation B on page 12 Through the wall installation on page 17 8 ...

Page 9: ...ndow where the air conditioner will be installed Be sure it will support the weight of the unit This appliance must be installed accord ing to all applicable codes and ordi nances l Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils Be sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation Do not use the water collected in unit for drinking pur...

Page 10: ...indows up to 38 inches in width 3 Remove front panel by pushing top of panel down and out This protects the panel from damage and makes the air conditioner easier to handle during installation 4 Center air conditioner in window Rear of unit must be raised slightly to position lower rail of air conditioner behind and up against back side of window sill Firmly lower the window sash behind the top mo...

Page 11: ...e top flanges of the curtains for the thumb screws 7 Install window rail seal and window lock bracket Press foam window rail seal into place and cut to proper length Mark and drill a pilot hole 3 32 then install window lock bracket using the round head screw Seal small openings around installation with gum type sealer Keep window lock bracket installed at all times to ensure that unit will not fal...

Page 12: ... Be sure it will support the weight of the unit l This appliance must be installed accord ing to all applicable codes and ordi nances l Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils l Be sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation l Do not use the water collected in unit for drinking purposes It is not sanitary Failure to follow...

Page 13: ... 40 inches in width 3 Remove front panel by pushing top of panel down and out This protects the panel from damage and makes the air conditioner easier to handle during installation 4 Slide unit out of cabinet First disconnect the green ground wire at the left front corner of base of unit by removing retaining screw save screw for reuse in step 14 Now slide unit out of cabinet by pulling out on han...

Page 14: ...ou the width to cut each filler board Be sure to cut the filler board across the mid section of its longest measurement Because the filler boards will be equal in width they will automatically center your air conditioner in the window 8 Apply seal strips and attach filler boards Determine which will be your left and right filler boards The holes on each board should align with the holes in the sid...

Page 15: ...side mounting slide for the wood screws The screws are used to secure the side mounting slides into the window channels Be sure to use the foam blocks that are provided IBe sure the cabinet does not fall out of window I 11 Lower window and level air conditioner Lower the window firmly behind window gasket Leveling the cabinet is not required in a normal installation since the proper slope is desig...

Page 16: ...L During high humidity condensate may drip from the outside of your air conditioner onto the ground below If your air conditioner is installed where this is undesirable you can direct the water to a more suitable spot by simply attaching a 5 V inside diameter thin walled hose to the drain spout at rear of cabinet 14 Insert air conditioner into cabinet Slide unit all the way into the cabinet Do not...

Page 17: ...re it will support the weight of the unit l This appliance must be installed accord ing to all applicable codes and ordi nances l Handle the air conditioner with care Watch out for the sharp metal fins on the front and rear coils l Be sure your air conditioner does not fall during installation l Do not install air conditioner where plastic cabinet front will be exposed to a heat source that raises...

Page 18: ...et and no molding is used the finish frame must be set into the wall by l 2 See top figure at left for frame construction See middle figure at left for brick veneer construction Cut through two studs for support 3 Provide an opening through the wall for a finish frame Observe all local governing codes and ordinances For wall opening dimensions use those shown at left and add wood frame thickness u...

Page 19: ... and unit 11 Inset t air conditioner into cabinet Do not push against sharp fins and plastic parts 12 Attach green ground wire to the left front corner of unit base by using retainer screw Electrical Shock Hazard Keep wire connected whenever air condi tioner is in cabinet Failure to do so could result in electrical shock during operation and maintenance 13 Attach front panel by placing bottom edge...

Page 20: ...mostat Control to a higher number for maximum cooling Lower the number setting for less cooling You will need to experiment to find the setting which suits you best NOTE If you turn your air conditioner off or if the compressor turns off when lowering the Thermo stat Control wait at least 3 minutes before turning it back on or you may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker The ENERGYSAVERsettings o...

Page 21: ...late room air l Set Exhaust Control to CLOSED OFF l For cooling set System Control to desired setting l If no cooling is desired set System Control to FAN ONLY on some models If there is no FAN ONLY setting select a fan speed setting and set Thermostat Control to 1 lowest setting Be sure to reset Thermostat Control when cooling action is desired 3 To bring in outside air when FRESH AIR setting is ...

Page 22: ...ll help ensure longer life of the unit and lower operating costs Follow these instructions carefully Call your local servicing dealer for an annual checkup Cleaningfront panelandfilter Electrical Shock Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Unplug power cord from receptacle before cleaning unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or per sonal injury l Handle the air conditioner ...

Page 23: ...lace front panel Locate bottom of panel on the spring clips Press down on top edge of front panel and push front toward unit to secure upper tabs Maintenance Instructions Annual maintenance Your air conditioner needs annual maintenance to help ensure steady top performance through out the year Call the service company recommended by your dealer to l Inspect and clean the coils and condensate water...

Page 24: ... control plate Save the screw to reattach wire 5 Pull out handle and slide air conditioner out of cabinet NOTE The air conditioner is heavy and should be removed by at least two people 6 Wrap the motor electrical control box and compressor terminal box in plastic film and make sure no water or other liquid gets inside any of these parts It could damage the insulation and cause serious mechanical p...

Page 25: ...it in cabinet 6 Reconnect power supply Energysavingtips Improve home insulation Seal doors windows and close fireplace flue l Close blinds or drapes on sunny side of house Add window awnings l Keep air filter clean Do not block air flow with drapes or furniture l Ventilate attic high temperature levels add to normal cooling load l Try not to use heat producing appliances during the hottest part of...

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Page 28: ...d off and on l Wait at least 3 minutes after again quickly turning cooling circuit off before trying to restart unit Unit turns on and l Filter is dirty l Clean filter See page 22 off or does not cool l Evaporator coils inside and l Clean coils See page 24 room condenser coils outside are dirty l There is excessive heat or moisture l Use exhaust fans to reduce room in room heat or set Exhaust Cont...

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