Electronic Air Conditioner with Heat & Remote —User's Guide Models: IWAH08-KRA (8000 BTU Cooling, 3500 BTU Heating, 120V), IWAH12-KRB (12,000 BTU Cooling, 11,000/8500 BTU Heating, 230/208V) www.impecca.com v0.
WARNING: To avoid permanent damage to unit: Ensure it is in the upright position for a MINIMUM of 6 hours and a RECOMMENDED time of 24 hours before powering on the first time. ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar daños permanentes a la unidad: Asegúrese de que está en la posición vertical durante un mínimo de 6 horas y un tiempo recomendado de 24 horas antes de encender la primera vez. Spanish version of this manual available for download on www.impecca.
Introduction...............................................................................................................................6 Getting To Know Your Air Conditioner...................................................................................7 Using Your Air Conditioner......................................................................................................8 Delay Start/Stop (Timer)................................................................................................
ENGLISH READ THESE NOTICES CAREFULLY—THEY ARE IMPORTANT! WARNING Plug in power plug completely. • Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to potential short circuit. Do not modify power cord length. • It may cause electric shock or fire. Always ensure effective grounding/ earthing. • Incorrect or missing grounding may lead to electric shock. Unplug the unit if it emits strange sounds, smells or smoke. • Unit may need repair.
Stop operation and remove unit from window in severe storm or hurricane. • Operation during a severe storm may allow a significant amount of water to enter the indoors. Do not place obstacles around air-intake vents or inside cool air outlet. • It may cause failure of appliance. Do not use strong detergent such as wax or paint thinner to clean the unit. Use a damp, soft cloth. • Appearance may deteriorate due to change of product color or scratching of its surface.
ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this quality Impecca window air conditioner unit. To ensure the longest life and highest energy efficiency of your unit, please carefully follow these operating instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and consult them as needed.
• The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range of 62°F to 95°F (16°C to 35°C). • A perimeter of 12′′ (30cm) around the air conditioner should be free of all objects. • Keep air inlet and air outlet clean and free of obstructing objects. • During operation, close doors and windows to improve cooling effect. • Please put the air conditioner at smooth and flat ground for operation to avoid noise and vibration. • Do not tilt or turn over the air conditioner.
ENGLISH USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS FUNCTIONS Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panels as shown below and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel located on the front of the device or with the remote controller. B C L K PMTS D E F J I Heat G 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Press or hold either Down or Up button until the desired temperature is seen on the display. This temperature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 62° F (17° C) and 86° F (30° C). FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT Select the Fan Speed in four steps: Auto, Low, Med or High. Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted. During Dry mode, the fan speed is kept at Low automatically. Heat If you want the display to read the actual room temperature, refer to "FAN ONLY MODE" below.
ENGLISH PMTS — FOLLOW ME PMTS Personal Mapping Temperature Sensor: Your model may be equipped with a special feature that allows the remote control to act as a thermostat. If your unit shows this PMTS LED on the control panel, and you have the accompanying LCD remote control then your unit is equipped. You must activate this feature through the remote control by pressing the PMTS button.
The timer buttons enable two separate functions: one to automatically start the unit within a 24 hour period of time and another to automatically turn off the unit within a 24 hour period of time. These functions are called, respectively, AUTO ON and AUTO OFF. AUTO ON INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Press the TIMER button twice, or until the TIMER ON LED on the air conditioner's control panel should illuminate. The air conditioner's display shows the last Auto-On setting (if any).
ENGLISH ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND INFORMATION AIR DIRECTION(4-WAY) The 4-way air directional louvers allow you to direct the air flow Up or Down and Left or Right throughout the room as needed. To adjust the air directional louvers side-to-side, use the center handles as you move it side-to-side. 3-MINUTE DELAYED START This air conditioner has a protection circuit to prevent the compressor from overheating.
ENGLISH PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) Level Phillips Screwdriver Scissors Pencil Drill 3/32” 3/16” 1/8” drill bits Tape Measure INCLUDED PARTS & ACCESSORIES* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
ENGLISH UNIT CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW Window Sash Seal Safety Lock and ¾” (or ½”) length Hex Head Screw Upper Rail Foam Gasket Washer Head Locking Screw Frame Assembly (Left) Side Retainer Bottom rail seal Frame Assembly (Right) –14–
Your air conditioner is designed to be installed in standard double hung windows with minimum width and height requirements as follows: W: Opening width of 26 ⅞ OFFSET EXTERIOR WALL INNER WINDOW SILL W H inches. H: Opening height of 16½"inches. INTERIOR WALL Wooden Windows STORM WINDOW MODIFICATIONS Storm Window or other obstruction ½” min Board thickness should be as required for proper pitch and run along the entire window sill. Fasten with nails or screws.
ENGLISH WINDOW INSTALLATION Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges can cause injury. Appearance of unit in these diagrams is for illustrative purposes only and may not precisely reflect your unit’s design. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. Check for anything that could block airflow: Any shrubs, trees, awnings on the outside; blinds, drapes, furniture, etc. on the inside.
Fig. C Fig. D Fig. E 5. Disconnect the connector plug of the control panel and place the front panel to one side, with the control panel still attached (Fig. E) 6. Remove the shipping screws from the top of the cabinet and any that may be installed on the side of the base (Fig. F). 7. The shipping screws are not needed for the rest of this installation procedure. Cover over the holes on the top of the cabinet with the two included foam inserts (Fig. G). shipping screws Fig. F 8.
ENGLISH STEP 2: INSTALL UPPER RAIL A 1. Affix foam gasket to bottom of upper rail bracket (if not already affixed). 2. Install upper rail using a total of 3 #10, ¼" screws.(See FIg. I) B O STEP 3: ASSEMBLE WINDOW FILLER PANELS 1. Place the cabinet on a steady surface such as a floor, bench or table. 2. Slide I section of window filler panel into side retainer on the side of the cabinet. Do this for both sides (Figs. J, K). Plastic Frame Window Filler Panel Top View Fig.
4. Drill a 3/16" starter hole ⅜" deep through the three holes in the cabinet and into the window sill (Fig N, A) and drill one starter hole ⅜" deep through the hole in the middle of the top rail and into the window frame (Fig. N, B). Attach cabinet to window with three #10 ½" pan-head screws and one #10 ¾" (or ½") round-head screw. B C A A A Fig. N VINYL WINDOWS ONLY 5. Drill 1 ⅛" hole through the top rail of the unit as shown in Fig. N, A 6.
ENGLISH 3. Drive 4 #10 ¾" (or ½") round-head Phillips screws through holes A and B (left and then right side). See Fig. P and Q Bird's Eye View C Fig. P Front View Window Sash A B Fig. Q weather seals A A. #10 ¾" (or ½") round-head screw B. Left-hand Window Filler Panel Top Leg C. Window Frame Channel A. #10 ¾" (or ½") round-head screw VINYL WINDOWS 4. Using ⅛" drill bit, drill 4 starter holes through the holes in the side curtains and into the window. (Fig. P) 5.
1. Lift air conditioner chassis and carefully slide into cabinet leaving 6 inches protruding. 2. DO NOT push on controls or finned coils. 3. Be sure chassis is firmly seated towards rear of cabinet. 4. Re-installation process of front panel, filter and grille is the reverse of what you did in Step 1, above. You need to use the four screws for the front panel but do not refasten the shipping screws, as explained previously.
ENGLISH Y Y: Inside Frame Height: 15⅜ " (39cm) X: Inside Frame Width: 22⅝" (57.5cm) Inside Frame Height Inside Frame Width X Up to 6 ½” Width "X" = inside model width plus twice the thickness of framing material used. With "Y" = inside model height plus twice the thickness of framing material used. 4. Build a wooden frame with the inside dimensions of your model as listed above. (Remember to measure twice, cut once!) Frame depth should be the same as the thickness of the wall.
1. Slide chassis from cabinet. 2. For detailed instructions, see Step 1, in the Window Mounting section, above. 3. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting firmly on bottom board of wooden frame. 4. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope for water removal. (See Fig. AE below.) 5. Secure bottom rail to wood frame with two wood screws of 1” (2.5cm) length using the two holes in the bottom of the channel resting on frame as shown (Fig. AD) 6.
ENGLISH MASONRY CONSTRUCTION 1. Cut or build a wall opening in the masonry wall in a similar way to the frame construction method explained above. For walls with a thickness greater than 6 ½”, refer to Step 2 of Through-The-Wall Installation, above. 2. Secure cabinet in place using masonry nails, or the appropriate masonry anchor screws.
Should you place your unit in long-term storage, perform all of the post-season checks listed above and perform the following additional steps: • Wrap the electrical cord loosely around the unit. • Cover the unit with a sheet or cloth to prevent dust buildup inside during storage. • WARNING: Never store the unit up-side down or on its side. This can permanently damage the compressor. DISPOSAL INFORMATION • Most unit packaging materials are recyclable.
ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM / POSSIBLE CAUSES THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL • Is the power cable properly inserted into a functioning, grounded outlet? • Is there a power failure such as a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker? • Is the ambient temperature lower than 61°F (16°C)? A safety device prevents the unit from cooling the room to even lower temperatures.
The fuse blows or circuit breaker trips frequently. The power cable is abnormally hot. The insulation of the power cable is ripped, shred or torn. The unit controls do not work. The unit produces abnormal noises. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION IWAH08-KRA • • • • • • 115 Volts, 60Hz, 1Ph Watts (Rated): 1220 Amps (Rated) 11.6 Power cord length: 7’ EER: 10.9 Plug Face: 5-15P 5-15P FRANÇAIS • • • • • • IWAH12-KRB • • • • • • –27– 230/208 Volts, 60Hz, 1Ph Watts (Rated): 3450/2821 Amps (Rated) 16/14.
ENGLISH CUSTOMER SUPPORT Before contacting customer support, please see the troubleshooting guide above. ESPAÑOL Upon unpacking your air conditioner, please be sure to write down the model and serial number of your unit. This will be needed should your unit require servicing in the future. The number is found on a barcode on the right side of the air conditioner and on a similar barcode on the outside of the box the unit came in.
PARTS AND LABOR– if the product is determined to have a manufacturing defect, within a period of one year from the date of the original purchase, Impecca™, at its own discretion, will repair or replace the product parts at no charge to you in the U.S.A. To obtain warranty service by an authorized Impecca™ service center, please email us at: service@impecca.
ENGLISH GARANTÍA LIMITADA POR UN AÑO (US) ESPAÑOL Impecca™ garantiza al comprador original este producto contra defectos en su material y mano de obra como se especifica a continuación. FRANÇAIS PARTES Y MANO DE OBRA– Si se determina que el producto tiene defectos de fabricación, dentro del periodo de un (1) año a partir de la fecha de compra original, Impecca™, a su discreción, reparará o reemplazara las partes del producto sin ningún costo para usted en los Estados Unidos.
contre toutes défectuosités liées au matériel et à la fabrication tel que spécifié ci-dessous. PIÈCES ET MAIN D’ŒUVRE- S’il est déterminé que l’appareil a un problème lié à la fabrication, à l’intérieur d’une période d’un an de la date d’achat originale, Impecca™, à sa discrétion, pourra remplacer ou réparer les pièces de l’appareil sans frais pour vous aux États-Unis.
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