Portable Air Conditioner PAC10013CBL / PAC10013HBL Owner’s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web, go to https://www.edgestar.com To use the EdgeStar self-diagnostic tool, go to https://support.edgestar.com V2.
Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and / or to the user. This portable air conditioner is not intended for use by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this product. Improper handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and/or to the user. Please read Electrical Safety the following safety information. This unit is designed for indoor use only.
Operation of Safety Plug Note: Electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please contact your local recycling center for more information about how to recycle electronic waste. Your portable air conditioner is supplied with a Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) safety plug. This device provides protection to reduce the risk of fire due to arcing faults in the power supply cord.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... I OPERATION OF SAFETY PLUG .................................................................................................................................. II TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ III INTRODUCTION..
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Koldfront portable air conditioner by EdgeStar. We hope that this purchase will be the beginning of a lasting and rewarding relationship between you and EdgeStar. We will provide the customer support and exemplary products necessary to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important information regarding the proper installation, use, and maintenance of your portable air conditioner.
Parts Identification Caution: Make sure the rubber drain plug is firmly installed to the Drain Port to prevent leaking. Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. Control Panel Air Outlet Handle Caster Back View 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pre-Filter Air Outlet (Heat Exchanger) Air Inlet (Evaporator) Air Inlet (Condenser) Water Outlet Drain for Continuous Draining (Dehumidify and cooling modes only) 10. Water Outlet Drain for Manual Draining 11. Exhaust Hose Lock and Release 12.
Window Kit Installation Instructions Preparations for Installing the Window Kit You must vent your portable air conditioner when running it in cooling or heating (PAC10013HBL only) mode. Your unit includes a window exhaust kit that can be used to vent the unit out of a window. Before you begin, make sure you have all the parts necessary for installation. Window Kit Parts list: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Installation 1. Attach the hose connectors (#2 and #3) to the ends of the exhaust hose (#1) to create the exhaust assembly. 2. Slide the hose connector for the air conditioner (#2) into place on the rear panel and push the rocker switch to the locked position. 3. One, two or three window plates may be used depending on your window size. Panel A can be cut as short as 10”. Two plates (A and one B) can be combined for windows up to 38 1/2” and all three plates can be combined for windows up to 57 1/2”.
4. Open your window and place the window kit either horizontally or vertically into the window opening. Adjust the plates to fit the width of the window opening then lock the plates into place with the wingnuts mounted to plate A. 5. Insert the hose connector for the window plates (#3) into the hole in window plate A until it locks into place. 6. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet and press the “reset” button. The air conditioner is now ready for operation. 7.
Control Panel Operation Buttons Power Timer Mode Fan Up + / Down LED Lights Cooling Mode Dehumidify Mode Fan Only Mode Heating Mode High Fan Speed Medium Fan Speed Low Fan Speed Reservoir Full Auto Timer 6 Function Powers the unit on or off. Turns the timer on and off. Changes between cool, dehumidify, heat (PAC10013HBL only), and fan modes. The indicator light will turn on next to the mode you set. Heating mode will display a red indicator light (PAC10013HBL only). Sets the fan speed.
Using the Control Panel Power Use the Power button to turn the portable air conditioner on and off. By default when you first use the power button, the unit will begin to operate in cooling mode. The unit will remember the last used mode / settings if you shut it down and restart it. Auto-Restart: If power to the unit is interrupted, the air conditioner will restart itself in its last used mode / settings once power is restored. The compressor will restart after three (3) minutes.
Heating Mode (PAC10013HBL only) The PAC10013HBL model air conditioner can work as a heat pump. The exhaust hose must be vented to the outside so that it can expel the cold air. To operate the unit in heat mode: 1. Make sure the power cord is plugged into a power outlet. 2. Press the Power button. 3. Press the Mode button until the LED indicator lights up RED. 4. Set the thermostat by using the Up and Down buttons. The thermostat is adjustable between 61°F - 77°F in one degree increments. 5.
LED Display The LED Display will show the ambient temperature by default. Pressing either the Up or Down button will show the set temperature for 15 seconds, and then revert to the room temperature. You can switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius by pressing both the Up and Down Buttons simultaneously for three (3) seconds. The displayed range of the ambient temperature is from 0º to 99º. Temperatures above 99º will be displayed as “Hi”, and temperatures below 0º will be displayed as “Lo”.
Using the Remote Control Note: Be careful not to drop the remote control. Do not place the remote control in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight. The remote control can be used instead of the control panel to remotely operate your portable air conditioner. The functions on the remote are the same as those on the control panel. The range of the remote control is approximately 16 feet. Button Power Mode Fan Speed Timer Up (+) Down (-) 10 Function The Power button turns the unit on or off.
Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Insert the batteries with the (+) and (-) ends pointing in the correct direction, as indicated in the image above. 3. Slide the cover back on. Caution: Use only AAA batteries. Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for one month or longer. Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be recharged. All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Maintenance Clean the air conditioner and pre-filter regularly to maximize performance and efficiency, and to prolong the unit’s life. Be sure to always unplug the air conditioner from the power outlet before cleaning. Cleaning the Unit Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the body of the air conditioner clean. If necessary, use lukewarm water to dampen a cloth to clean the unit. Use a soft bristle brush to clean between the vents. Carefully use a vacuum cleaner to clean the condenser coils.
Preparation for Storage If you are not going to be using the unit for an extended period of time, follow the instructions below before storing your unit: 1. Drain all the water from the unit’s reservoir. 2. Operate the unit in fan mode for a few hours to thoroughly dry any moisture left on the coils inside the unit. 3. Power off the unit. Then clean and replace the pre-filter. 4. Unplug and carefully wind the power cord. 5. Remove the exhaust hose and duct connectors and keep them in a safe place. 6.
Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve common issues. Issue My air conditioner is not functioning at all. Possible Cause The unit is not receiving power. The LCDI power cord is tripped. There is insufficient power. My remote control does not work. My air conditioner is making a loud noise. My air conditioner is making a continuous metallic knocking or pinging sound. My air conditioner is leaking.
Issue Possible Cause My air conditioner is not cooling at all. The unit is not operating in Set the unit to be in cooling mode, cooling mode. and lower the set temperature. The compressor is not on. The compressor may take up to 3 minutes to turn on, or longer if it is too warm. The ambient temperature Allow the unit to begin cooling the is too high. area before an ambient temperature of 90°F is reached. The filter may be dusty or Clean the filters. blocked.
Specifications 16 Description of product Portable Air Conditioner Model PAC10013CBL / PAC10013HBL Voltage / Frequency AC 115V ~ 60Hz Input Power 1150 W (Cooling) 1150 W (Heating- PAC10013HBL only) Current 9.5 A (Cooling) 9.5 A (Heating- PAC10013HBL only) Cooling Capacity (SACC) 5600 BTU Cooling Capacity (ASHRAE) Heating Capacity (ASHRAE) 10000 BTU 8000 BTU (PAC10013HBL Only) Color Black and White Dehumidifying Capacity 60 pints / Day Coolant R-410A, 13.4 oz.
New Portable Air Conditioner BTU’s You may notice that the cooling capacities (in British Thermal Units or BTU’s) labeled on portable air conditioners (PAC’s) are now lower than on models produced prior to October 1, 2017. This is because the labeling on new productions of PAC’s must follow a new federal test standard that was established by the Department of Energy: 10 CFR 430, subpart B, appendix CC. The SACC rating shown on your new PAC is a result of this new standard.
EdgeStar Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defective workmanship and materials, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge at an authorized EdgeStar repair facility.