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Model # : ARC-102CS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Whynter 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Compact Size

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Page 1: ... To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Model ARC 102CS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Whynter 10 000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Compact Size ...

Page 2: ...cautions Air Filter Cleaning Unit Cleaning Store the unit when not in use Preparation Design Notice Energy Rating Information Ambient Temperature Range For Unit Operating Exhaust Hose Installation Choosing The Right Location Tools Needed Accessories Window Installation Kit Installation Troubleshooting Tips 03 10 10 11 11 11 11 13 13 1 16 14 18 19 21 21 21 21 Troubleshooting Tips 22 23 4 ...

Page 3: ...d on the nameplate located on unit have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle Install the unit on a flat sturdy surface Failure to do so could result in damage or excessive noise and vibration The unit must be kept free from obstruction to ensure proper function and to mitigate safety hazards Do not modify the length of the power cord or use an extension cord to power the unit Do n...

Page 4: ...ce the appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains Do not remove any fixed covers Never use this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been dropped or damaged Do not run cord under carpeting Do not cover cord with throw rugs runners or similar coverings Do not route cord under furniture or appliances Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over ...

Page 5: ...ruction The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring A warning that the appliance shall be stored in a well ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry accredited assessment auth...

Page 6: ...ting work on the system 2 Work procedure Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize the risk of a flammable gas or vapor being present while the work is being performed 3 General work area All maintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the nature of work being carried out Work in confined spaces shall be avoided The area around the wo...

Page 7: ...ith the room size within which the refrigerant containing parts are installed The ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed If an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used the secondary circuit shall be checked for the presence of refrigerant Marking to the equipment continues to be visible and legible Markings and signs that are illegible shall be correc...

Page 8: ... the copper pipe work If a leak is suspected all naked flames shall be removed extinguished If a leakage of refrigerant is found which requires brazing all of the refrigerant shall be recovered from the system or isolated by means of shut off valves in a part of the system remote from the leak Oxygen free nitrogen OFN shall then be purged through the system both before and during the brazing proce...

Page 9: ...ll refrigerants are recovered safely Prior to the task being carried out an oil and refrigerant sample shall be taken in case analysis is required prior to re use of reclaimed refrigerant It is essential that electrical power is available before the task is commenced a Become familiar with the equipment and its operation b Isolate system electrically c Before attempting the procedure ensure that M...

Page 10: ...e for the recovery of flammable refrigerants In addition a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available and in good working order Hoses shall be complete with leak free disconnect couplings and in good condition Before using the recovery machine check that it is in satisfactory working order has been properly maintained and that any associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ig...

Page 11: ... test procedure for Portable Air Conditioners you may notice that the cooling capacity claims on portable air conditioner packaging are significantly lower than that of models produced prior to 2017 This is due to changes in the test procedure not to the portable air conditioners themselves We recommend that operating the unit at a room temperature below 95 F with the exhaust hose extended to the ...

Page 12: ...its Federal regulations require manufacturers to calculate cooling capacity based on a specific test procedure which was changed just this year Models manufactured before 2017 were tested under a different procedure and cooling capacity is measured differently than in prior years models So while the BTUs may be lower the actual cooling capacity of the air conditioners has not changed What is SACC ...

Page 13: ...r corner of the plastic bag that holds the user manual 1 piece Foam seal A Adhesive Foam seal B Adhesive Foam seal C Non adhesive 2 pieces 2 pieces 1 piece Security bracket with 2 screws 1 set Drain hose 1 piece Activated Carbon Filter 1 piece Remote control 1 piece A B C Tools Needed Medium Philips screwdriver Tape measure or ruler Knife or scissors Medium Philips screwdriver Tape measure or rule...

Page 14: ...erature 1 C 2 F increments or timer hours 0 24 hours This unit is capable of displaying set temperature in Fahrenheit or in Celsius To convert from one to the other press and hold the Up and Down buttons for 3 seconds LED Display In Cool mode shows set temperature in C or F and AUTO timer setting In DRY and FAN only modes shows room temperature Error Codes E1 Room temperature sensor error Unplug u...

Page 15: ... 1a Remove the upper drain plug from the back of the unit and install the drain hose Place the open end of the hose to a drain area in a downward direction with gravity This method is recommended if uninterrupted op eration is desired Manual drainage Fig 1b Carefully move the unit to a drain location remove the bot tom drain plug and let the water drain Replace the drain plug and plug in unit to r...

Page 16: ... connector tab onto the back of the unit and slide in to install See Fig 2 3 Only extend the hose to the necessary length WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When you use this air conditioner unit hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser When the unit is operating in fan only mode installation of the exhaust hose is optional Your window kit has been designed to f...

Page 17: ... 5 2 Cut the foam seal adhesive type to the proper length and attach it to the bot tom of the door window Fig 6a 3 Adjust the length of the window bars to the same length and width of the opening of the window Cut the window piece if nec essary to fit the length of your window Fig 6b 4 Close the door window on the window slide bars For long term installation you may screw the window kit into your ...

Page 18: ...ery noticeable when the compressor is on DRY DEHUMIDIFYING ONLY MODE In this mode the air conditioner only dehumidifies the room the compressor will activate intermittently depending on the ambient temperature and the fan speed is set to LOW To activate this function mode press the MODE button until the DRY indicator light is displayed Please note that when switching function mode there will be an...

Page 19: ...inutes This new tempera ture will remain the same for 7 hours To activate this function mode press the SLEEP button until the SLEEP indicator light comes on AUTO RESTART In the event of a power outage the air conditioner restarts at the previously set function mode and settings when power is restored CONTROLLING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION The louvers can be controlled in a fixed direction To set the l...

Page 20: ... on and disappears when it is turned off 4 Timer On Indicator Displays when TIMER ON is set 5 Timer Off Indicator Displays when TIMER OFF is set 6 Battery Indicator Displays battery life status 7 Temperature Timer display Displays the set temperature by default or timer setting when using TIMER ON OFF functions 8 Sleep Display Displays when SLEEP function is activat ed 9 Display Window Displays al...

Page 21: ...he unit using a damp lint free cloth and mild detergent Dry the unit with a dry lint free cloth Drain the unit s water collection tray according to the instructions in the following section Run the appliance on FAN mode for 12 hours in a warm room to dry it and prevent mold Turn off the appliance and unplug it Clean the air filter according to the instructions in the previous section Reinstall the...

Page 22: ...n yet because of its time delay The set temperature is too high The internal water reservoir is full and P1 appears on display This unit is designed to work in ambi ent temperatures of 63 F to 90 F Press the MODE button until the COOL light is shown on the display Give the compressor 3 minutes to turn on after the Cooling mode has been selected Set the air conditioner to a lower tem perature It is...

Page 23: ...doors You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner Close curtains or blinds and try to min imize the amount of direct sunlight into the room You may need additional cooling or another air conditioner The unit is very noisy The unit is not level The surface underneath the unit is uneven Low power voltage Make sure the unit is on hard level and stable surface Move the unit to a locatio...

Page 24: ...s Use in commercial or industrial applications Damage accidental or otherwise to the product while in the possession of a consumernot caused by a defect in material or workmanship Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering lack of maintenance or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear D...

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