Portable Air Conditioner 6,000 BTU • 8,000 BTU • 10,000 BTU OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PCR-06-01 PCR-08-01 PCR-10-01 3058080 V170223
PURCHASE INFORMATION Thank you for choosing a Chigo Portable Air Conditioner. This Owner’s Manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product. Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new Chigo Portable Air Conditioner. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner (1) Exhaust Hose (1) Exhaust Hose Connector (1) Window Kit Panel (3) Window Kit Adapter (1) Wing Nut (2) Optional Drain Tube (1) Drain Tube Stopper (1) Remote Control (1) AAA Battery (2) Owner’s Manual (1) Optional Window Security Pack (1) SPECIFICATIONS Model Number PCR-06-01 PCR-08-01 PCR-10-01 Cooling Capacity 6,000 BTU/Hr 8,000 BTU/Hr 10,000 BTU/Hr Dehumidification 76 pts/Day 101 pts/Day 116 pts/Day Cooling Power Usage 704 Watts 6.
POWER CORD AND PLUG This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord and plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexible cord with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.
PRODUCT DIAGRAM 1. Control Panel 2. Manual Control Louver & Air Outlet 3. Carry Handle 4. Caster 5. Air Filter 6. Air Filter 7. Hot Air Discharge Opening 8. Air Intake Grille 9. Condensation Drain Hole 10. Exhaust Hose 11. Exhaust Hose Connector 12. Window Kit Adapter 13. Window Kit Panels 14. Wing Nuts 15. Optional Drain Tube 16. Drain Tube Stopper 17. Remote Control 18. Batteries 19.
PARTS & ASSEMBLY WINDOW VENTING KIT Window Kit Adapter OPTIONAL WINDOW SECURITY BRACKET ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION When the unit is operating in air conditioning mode, the unit draws in indoor air and exhausts hot air out of the room to complete the air exchange. The Window Kit must be installed when operating the unit in air conditioning, dehumidification. When the unit is operating in Fan Mode, no outdoor air exchange takes place.
WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY .
WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER The window venting kit must be installed in order for the unit to work correctly. The window venting kit has been designed to fit into most vertical and horizontal window openings and sliding glass doors up to 7 feet.. 1. Open the window or door to adjust the length of the Window Kit Panels to fit the opening. If necessary, mark the kit and cut one end down to properly fit the opening. 2.
SECURITY BRACKET Optional Security Bracket Installation Your Window Kit also includes an optional security bracket that can be installed to prevent the window from being opened from the outside while a Window Kit is installed.
CONTROL PANEL Fan Mode Indicator Air Conditioner Mode Indicator Sleep Mode Indicator Fan Speed Indicators Turbo Cool Indicator Bucket Full Indicator Timer Indicator Power Indicator Dehumidifier Mode Indicator Auto Mode Indicator OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS 1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER button once more to turn the unit off.
REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY POWER BUTTON TIMER/TEMP INCREASE MODE BUTTON TIMER/TEMP DECREASE SLEEP BUTTON TURBO COOL BUTTON FAN SPEED TIMER BUTTON REMOTE LOCK BUTTON °C/°F SWITCH BUTTON MY TEMP BUTTON
REMOTE CONTROL 1) Power On and Off - When the unit is plugged in, press the POWER button to turn on the unit. Press the POWER button once more to turn the unit off. When in Air Conditioner mode, Auto mode, and Sleep mode, the selected temperature will appear on the remote control LCD display. When the unit is in Fan mode or Dehumidifier mode, no temperature will be displayed. This shows that temperature selection is not available when the unit is in Fan mode and Dehumidifier mode.
UNIT OPERATION Air Conditioner Mode 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly (see pages 7&8). Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button. Press the Mode button until the air conditioner mode indicator lights up on the control panel display. Press the ▲ or ▼until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display. The temperature ranges from 61˚F - 88˚F. 6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button.
UNIT OPERATION Auto Mode 1) 2) 3) 4) Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly (see pages 7&8). Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button. Press the MODE button until the Auto mode indicator lights up on the control panel display. Auto Mode will operate the unit in air conditioning mode when the temperature is above 72 degrees, Fan mode when the temperature is below 72 degrees.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO DRAIN THE INTERNAL WATER TANK *You will need a small pan, approximately 1” high to catch the water coming out of the water tank. Once the water tank is empty, the unit will resume operation within a few minutes. 1. Do not move the unit when the water container is full. (Water will spill out) 2. Place a small pan under the condensation drain hole on the bottom side of the unit. 3. Remove the drain plug from the condensation drain hole. The condensate water will drain out automatically. 4.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: Make sur e power is off and the power cor d is not plugged into an electr ical outlet pr ior to performing any maintenance on the unit Clean or replace filter - If the air filter is blocked with a dust, the airflow volume may reduce. It is recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as needed. 1) Remove the filter from the filter compartment on the back of the unit. 2) Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm water with a neutral detergent.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Air conditioner does not power on • Unit is not plugged in • No electric current to outlet • Internal safety device has tripped • Plug unit in.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODES SELF-DIAGNOSIS The unit has a self diagnosis system to identify a number of malfunctions. Error codes are displayed on the appliance display. Error Code Possible Causes Solution E2 Indoor Temperature Sensor Failure Turn the unit on and off to remove error code.
LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Components Limited Warranty Five Year Compressor Limited Warranty Chigo warrants the accompanying Chigo Portable Air Conditioner to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year for components and FIVE (5) years for the compressor from the date of original retail purchase in the United States.
