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What should I look for first when purchasing a portable air conditioner?
The right air conditioner helps you cool a room efficiently. An undersized unit won't cool adequately while one that's too
large will not remove enough humidity, leaving the air feeling damp. To find the proper air conditioner, determine the
square footage of the room you want to cool by multiplying the room length by its width. You also need to know the air
conditioner's BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating, which indicates the amount of heat it can remove from a room. A higher Why
is the cooling capacity lower on newer models than on older units? number means more cooling power for a larger room.
(Be sure you are comparing only newer models to each other- older models may appear to have a higher capacity, but are
actually the same). Be sure to “size up” if your portable air conditioner will be placed in a very sunny room, in a kitchen, or in
a room with high ceilings. After you’ve found the right cooling capacity for your room, you can look at other features.
Why is the cooling capacity lower on newer models than on older units?
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 ?
SACC is the representative value of Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity, in Btu/h, as determined in accordance with the
DOE test procedure at title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 430, subpart B, appendix CC and applicable sampling plans.
TECHNICAL DATA
Model:
ARC-147WF
Operational Modes:
Air conditioner, Fan, or Dehumidifier
Cooling Capacity (SACC):
ASHRAE: 14000 BTU / SACC: 10000BTU
Coverage Area:
400 sq. ft.
Dehumidifying Capacity:
134 Pts / day
Fan Speed:
3 Fan Speed
Filters:
HEPA and activated carbon filter
Thermostat Control Range:
61° - 90°F
Timer:
24 hour programmable timer
Noise Level:
<54 dBA
Extendable Hose:
Length up to 60"
Window Kit Length:
Minimum: 20”
Maximum: 46”
Refrigerant:
R32
Air Flow (at high speed):
460 m3/h / 270 CFM
Maximum Power Consumption:
1341W / 11.8A
Power Supply:
115 V / 60Hz
CEER:
7.83
Unit Dimensions:
17.74" W x 15.81" D x 30.87" H
Net Weight:
Gross Weight:
83.83 lbs
92.77 lbs
Hose connectors:
6" diameter
