NetworkAIR™ 1000 Portable Air Conditioner AP7003 AP7004 User’s Manual ®
Important Safety Information Warning Caution • Read these instructions carefully before using this air conditioner. • This air conditioner is designed for indoor use only. The temperature range for the cooling mode is 61° F to 86° F. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not open the cabinet while the unit is connected a power source. Dangerous voltage is present. Have repairs performed by certified HVAC technicians.
Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About NetworkAIR 1000 1 Inventory 1 Front View 2 Back View 2 Control Panel 3 LCD Indicators 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warnings 5 Set up the unit 5 Check components 6 Power the unit 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power 7 Cooling 7 Dehumidify 7 Fan 7 Louver 7 Timer 8 Installing the Exhaust Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents continued Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Try this first 17 If problems persist 19 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Limited warranty 20 Warranty limitations 20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information About NetworkAIR 1000 APC’s NetworkAIR 1000 is a portable, compact, airconditioner designed for spot-cooling, emergency-cooling, and after-hours cooling of server closets, data centers, conference rooms, home offices, or rooms housing heat-sensitive equipment. The NetworkAIR 1000 provides 7,200 BTU (7,500 BTU for AP7004) of cooling power. It automatically adjusts room temperature, and reduces moisture while filtering the air.
General Information continued Front View Control Panel Horizontal Air Flow Guides Handle Vertical Swing Louver Water Tank Caster Power Cord & Plug Back View Washable Air Filter Exhaust Vent 2 Drain Valve
General Information continued Control Panel Power Turns the unit on and off. Mode Sets the desired operating mode: fan, cooling, or dehumidifying. Fan Speed Louver Sets desired fan speed: high, medium or low. Directs the air distribution. Temperature Sets the desired temperature (61°– 86°F). Timer Programs the timer for unattended shutoff (up to 18 hours for AP7003, 24 hours for AP7004).
General Information continued LCD Indicators Temperature Fan Mode Cooling Mode Dehumidify Mode Louver On Timer On/Off Timer Setting Fan Speed Set Temperature Note: Temperature is shown in Celsius on the AP7004.
Installation Warnings Use the unit on a flat surface where the air outlets are unobstructed. Do not place the unit less that 20 inches (50 cm) away from any wall or obstacle. Do not install this air conditioner where there are fumes or flammable gases, or in an extremely humid space such as a green house. 20 in (50 cm ) Set up the unit 20 in (50 cm ) 1. Unpack the unit and the accessory kit. Slip the bands off the unit—do not cut the bands. 2. Inspect the unit and the accessories for damage.
Installation continued Check components 1. Check that the condensate tank on the side of the unit is in place and is properly seated. If the tank is not installed properly, the unit will not operate. 2. Open the air filter cover on the left side of the unit and check that the air filter is clean. Power the unit 1. Plug the unit into a wall outlet. Wait two seconds for the unit to beep. Note: The unit has a 6-foot power cord. Do not plug the unit into an extension cord. 2.
Operation Power Turn the unit on or off by pressing the Power button. Cooling • To select the Cooling mode, press the Mode button until the cooling mode indicator appears in the LCD window. • Set the fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed button. The fan speed indicator in the LCD window will display what speed has been selected - high, medium or low. • Set the temperature by pressing the Temperature button up or down arrow . The LCD window will display the current temperature selected.
Operation continued Timer Your portable air conditioner has a timer feature that allows the unit to shut off or turn on automatically in a preset number of hours. 1. Set Timer On mode a. Make sure mode (cool, dehumidify or fan), temperature, and fan options are on the desired setting. b. Turn the unit off. c. Press the Timer button and the LCD window will display Timer On. d. Press the time up or down buttons to increase or decrease the amount of time.
Installing the Exhaust Kit Installing into ceiling plenum For this installation you will need the following: • The ceiling adapter • The holder flange • The exhaust duct • The base flange Note: There should be about 12 to 15 inches of open space above the ceiling adapter opening so that exhaust air is not blocked 1. The exhaust duct is 8.5 feet long. Insert about 6 inches of one end of the exhaust duct into the round hole in the ceiling adapter. 2.
Installing the Exhaust Kit continued Installing into ceiling plenum, continued 5. For permanent installation, cut five inches off the ceiling tile so that the tile will lay flat in the grid. 6. For temporary installations, slide the ceiling tile tight against the ceiling adapter. 7. Screw the other end of the exhaust duct into the base flange 8.
Drainage Methods of Draining The NetworkAIR 1000 has two methods of disposing of the condensation. The first is a condensate tank that can be manually emptied. The second method is to attach a drain hose to the unit so the water will run to a floor drain. Condensate Tank The condensation will drain into the condensate tank when the unit is in the Cooling or Dehumidifying mode.
Drainage continued Emptying the tank To manually drain the tank: 1. Turn off the unit. 2. Using the handle, slowly remove the tank from the side of the unit. 3. Pour out any condensation accumulated in the tank. 4. Wipe up any condensation that may have drained off the evaporator coil. 5. Replace the tank in the unit. 6. Turn the power on and make sure tank is properly seated (the unit will beep and Tank Full indicator will flash if tank is not properly positioned). 7.
Drainage continued The drainage tube 1. Slide out the drain valve from the left side of the unit. 2. Attach the drainage tube to the drain valve. 3. Route the tubing downward so that condensate flows properly into a floor drain or condensate line below the unit. Note: Condensation will drip through the drain valve if it is open. Make sure there is a hose attached to the it and a floor drain or condensate line below the unit whenever the drain valve is open.
Maintaining the Unit Clean the air filter APC recommends cleaning your air filter at least after every two weeks of use. Keeping your air filter clean will maximize the performance and life of this product. 1. Turn off the unit and unplug it from its electrical outlet. 2. Open the air filter on the left side of the unit. 3. Remove the air filter from the cover. 4. Wash air filter with a neutral detergent and warm water and let it air dry. 5. Reinsert the filter into the cover.
Maintaining the Unit continued Clean the condensate tank regularly 1. Turn off the unit and unplug it from its electrical outlet 2. Using the handle, slowly remove the condensate tank from the side of the unit. 3. Pour out any condensation accumulated in the tank. 4. Clean the inside of the tank with a solution of warm water and mild detergent to avoid the growth of mold and mildew. 5. Replace the tank in the unit. 6.
Maintaining the Unit continued Storing the Unit The following precautions must be taken when storing the unit for extended periods of time: 1. Turn off unit. 2. Clean the air filter and allow to air dry before replacing in unit. 3. Empty the condensate tank. 4. Remove the stopper from the water drain pipe and drain until empty. Reinsert the water drain pipe into the unit. Stopper Water Drain Pipe 5. Replace the tank. 6.
Troubleshooting Try this first Problem Cause Suggestion Unit is not plugged in. Securely plug receptacle into the wall. Main power is off. Check fuse or circuit breaker Condensate tank is full. Indicator light is on. Empty tank. Air exhaust or intake blocked. Clear all objects away from air grills, move away from wall. Air filter is dirty. Clean air filter. Temperature is set too high. Lower set temperature. Fan speed is too low. Increase fan speed. Noise or vibration.
Troubleshooting continued Try this first, continued Problem Water is leaking from unit. 18 Cause Suggestion Drain tube is clogged. Remove blockage. Condensate tank is improperly seated. Reposition tank. Surface not level. Place unit on a level surface away from obstructions. Damaged condensate tank. Replace tank. Stopper on water drain pipe is loose. Make sure the stopper on the water drain pipe is securely in place. Unit has been moved.
Troubleshooting continued If problems persist For problems not covered in the troubleshooting chart, or if the problem persists, follow this procedure: 1. Note the serial number and date of purchase of the NetworkAIR 1000. Contact Customer Support at a phone number or address on the back cover of this manual. 2. Be prepared to provide a description of the problem. A technician will help solve the problem over the phone, if possible, or will give you a return material authorization (RMA) number. 3.
Warranty Information Limited warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants the NetworkAir 1000 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way.
Specifications Item Specification AP7003 AP7004 Electrical Power source 115 V; 60 Hz 230 V; 50 Hz Rated current 6.2 A 3.6 A Rated input Cooling 692 W Dehumidify 660 W Cooling 860 W Dehumidify 820 W Condensate Tank capacity 3.5 qt (3.3 L) 3.5 qt (3.3 L) Physical dimensions 12.85×16.250×30.75 in (326×415×788 mm) 12.85×16.25×30.
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