Installation and Operation Manual Thru-the-Wall Conditioners Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps WallMaster 93001017_00 ® 115-Volt: WCT08, WCT10, WCT12 230-Volt: WCT10, WCT12, WCT16, WET10, WET12, WET16, WHT12
Thank you for your decision to purchase the Friedrich High Efficiency Air Conditioner. Your new Friedrich has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you many years of dependable, efficient operation, maintaining a comfortable temperature and humidity level. Many extra features have been built into your unit to assure quiet operation, the greatest circulation of cool, dry air, and the most economic operation. THANK YOU, on behalf of our entire company, for making such a wise purchase.
Safety Precautions WARNING: Before Operating Your Unit Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is a safety Alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. WARNING All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol with the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
Standard Filter Cleaning / Installation Instructions Control Panel Operation HOW TO CLEAN YOUR AIR FILTER All of the control panel function buttons and mode icons can be viewed in Figure 3. Your Friedrich room air conditioner is equipped with a permanent/ washable mesh air filter. The filter serves to remove dust, pollen, and other impurities from the air. Power On – Press the button to turn on the air conditioner. The power button illuminates to indicate that the power is on.
Control Panel Operation Control Panel Operation Accessing Sub-Menus Navigating Inside the Sub-Menus The leftmost MENU button accesses the sub-menu. See Figure 5. The leftmost MENU button moves you forward through the sub-menu. See Figure 8. The arrow buttons navigate the 6 menu options (See Figure 6): – LIM – LOCK – TM – CnCT – F-C – diAG The rightmost button moves you backward once inside the LIM and TM menus. See Figure 9. The rightmost button exits the menu. See Figure 7.
Control Panel Operation Control Panel Operation The LIM Menu The TM Menu This is the limit menu. See Figure 10. Upon entering the menu, the first option will be to set the lower setpoint limit using the arrow buttons. See Figure 11. Then you can set the higher setpoint limit using the arrow buttons. See Figure 12. Pressing the leftmost button completes the limit setting. See Figure 13. This is the TM menu used to set a timer. See Figure 14.
Control Panel Operation Control Panel Operation The TM Menu continued The TM Menu continued Auto mode selected. See Figure 18. Note: The auto mode timer sets both the cool and heat setpoint. Set the cool setpoint for the second scheduled timer. See Figure 22. Set the cool setpoint for your first timer period using the arrow buttons. The cooling mode timer only sets the cool setpoint. See Figure 19. Set the time to start the first timer period. See Figure 21.
Control Panel Operation Control Panel Operation The F-C Menu The Lock Menu This menu is used to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius. This menu is used to lock the changing setting with a password. This is LOCK on. See Figure 30. This is the Fahrenheit/ Celsius Menu. See Figure 25. This is the Lock Menu. See Figure 28. Using the arrow buttons on the right side switches it from Fahrenheit to Celsius. See Figures 26 and 27. The default is the off setting.
Control Panel Operation Control Panel Operation The Lock Menu continued The Lock Menu continued Set the second digit of the password using the same method. See Figure 32. Set the fourth digit of the password using the same method. See Figures 34. Entering the correct password will give the user access to all of the submenus. See Figure 38. Set the third digit of the password using the same method. See Figure 33. The ON on the right side of the display shows the lock function is active.
Control Panel Operation Control Panel Operation The CnCT Menu The diAG Menu This menu is used to turn on Wi-Fi connection. This menu is used to access the diagnostic codes. See Figure 42. This is the CnCT menu. Pressing the leftmost button will activate Wi-Fi. See Figure 40. Selecting this sub-menu shows the E that represents “Error.” See Figure 43. The Wi-Fi symbol in the top right corner of the display shows Wi-Fi connection is on. See Figure 41.
New WallMaster Control Options Wi-Fi Set-Up Instructions The new WallMaster gives you a variety of options for control, programming, and scheduling including wireless capabilities. Customizable Programming Options: Below are the set-up instructions for Wi-Fi to use your unit wirelessly. Follow the instructions below: Wireless Programming and Control: Customizable timers, with up to four temperature adjustments per day, can be set using Friedrich Connect for one or multiple units. See www.friedrich.
Control Panel Operation Instructions Remote Control Operation SYSTEM - The MODE button allows you to sequentially select up to four modes of operation: Alerts Remote Control - Refer to Figure 47 during operation description. When the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced, the CHECK FILTER icon displays. Getting Started - Install two (2) AAA batteries in the battery compartment located on the back of the unit. The alert can be dismissed by pressing the FAN MODE and TIME for 3 seconds.
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions for WSE Sleeve (WSE Sleeve Accessory Sold Separately) READ THIS FIRST! Electrical Requirements WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARDS • Do not operate unit out of sleeve or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure your electrical receptacle has the same configuration as your air conditioner’s plug. If different, consult a Licensed Electrician. • with front grille removed.
Installation Instructions for WSE Sleeve continued Installation Requirements Sleeve Requirements STEP 1. The WSE sleeve should be positioned so that the drain extension extends a minimum of 9/16″ beyond the outside wall (see Figure 48). STEP 1. After unpacking the WSE sleeve from the carton, remove the indoor weather panel. Place the WSE sleeve in the wall opening following the instructions given in the Installation Requirements.
WallMaster Chassis Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips for WCT, WET and WHT models Condensate Removal If you desire to drain condensate from the basepan during unit operation, this unit is provided with a drain nipple that can be attached to the basepan. You must provide a 3/8″ outside diameter thin-wall plastic or copper tube which will attach to the drain nipple. Follow the instructions below: STEP 1. Find the drain rubber plug on the rear of the basepan and remove it (see Figure 52).
Troubleshooting Tips continued COMPLAINT CAUSE • • Unit Does Not Cool/ Heat Room Sufficiently, or Cycles On And Off Too Frequently (continued). • • Do not try to operate your air conditioner in the cooling mode when the outside temperature is below 60 °F (16 °C). The unit will not cool properly, and the unit may be damaged. • Since the fan does not circulate the room air continuously at this setting, the room air does not mix as well and hot (or cold) spots may result.
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. 10001 Reunion Place, Suite 500 • San Antonio, Texas 78216 1-800-541-6645 www.friedrich.
