GM-PAC-12E1 GM-PAC-12E1HP (WITH HEAT) 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Operating Instructions
Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Powered by Gree 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 Portable Air Conditioner. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hose (1) Front Exhaust Hose Adapter (1) Window Kit Adapter (1) Rear Exhaust Hose Adapter (1) Remote Control & AAA Batteries (2 batteries) Window Kit - 3 Sliding Panels (1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels) Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS • The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F. • Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode.
LCDI 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 Air Outlet & Louvers Carry Handle Control Panel Filter Location Upper Air Intake Air Exhaust Vent Lower Air Intake Power Cord 5
PARTS & WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSE & ADAPTERS Front Exhaust Hose Adapter Window Kit Adapter Rear Exhaust Hose Adapter Exhaust Hose Sliding Panels (3) ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner or dehumidifier, the window kit and exhaust hose must be installed. When the unit is operating in fan mode, the window kit and exhaust hose do not need to be installed .
SINGLE HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION The is a poor installation 26” This installation is OK 22” When installing the exhaust hose, try and keep it as flat as possible. The less angles and bends in the hose, the better the unit will perform. If bending or an angle is necessary, use single 90° angles like the pictures above.
CONTROL PANEL GM-PAC-12E1 COOL MODE LIGHT DRY MODE LIGHT BUCKET FULL LIGHT LED DISPLAY FAN MODE LIGHT POWER BUTTON MODE BUTTON TEMP SELECT BUTTONS GM-PAC-12E1HP HEAT MODE LIGHT DRY MODE LIGHT COOL MODE LIGHT LED DISPLAY FAN MODE LIGHT POWER BUTTON MODE BUTTON TEMP SELECT BUTTONS 8
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS CONTROL PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier (DRY), Fan only, and Heater mode (NOTE: Heater mode is only available on the GM-PAC-12E1HP). Each press of the MODE button will light up a different mode icon on the control panel.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS -/+ SIGNAL TRANSMITTER - / + BUTTONS When the unit is in Air Conditioner or Heater (GM-PAC12E1HP) mode you can select your desired temperature. Press the TEMP SELECT buttons (+ or -) to select your desired temperature setting. The temperature on the LCD display on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly. Hold the +/- buttons for two seconds to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature. Temp. range is 61°F—86°F.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TIMER Auto-on Timer: When the air conditioner is off, it can be set to automatically turn on in 30 minutes to 24 hours at the previous set mode and fan setting. To set the Autoon Timer, press the TIMER button on the unit or remote control. Each touch of the +/- buttons on the remote will change the timer setting in 30 minute increments (.5 hours). HOUR ON/OFF icon will blink when the Autoon Timer is being set.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS X-FAN X-FAN BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL Press the X-FAN button to enable the X-Fan function. When enable, X-Fan will force the fan to remain on once the unit is powered down. The fan stays on to dry out any remaining moisture in the unit to help minimize mold or bacteria growth. X-Fan cannot be set under Auto, Fan, or Heat (GM-PAC-12E1HP only) modes. LOCK LOCK FUNCTION • Press “+” and “-” buttons together at the same time to lock the remote keyboard.
MAINTENANCE Note: Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to performing any maintenance on the unit. Clean or replace filter - If the air filter is blocked with a dust, the airflow volume may decrease. 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 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The Air Conditioner will not start The air conditioner is unplugged or not • connected well. • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the breaker. • The unit will automatically re-start when power is restored. There is a protective time delay (approx. 3 minutes) to prevent tripping of the compressor overload. For this reason, the unit may not start normal cooling for 3 minutes after it is turned back on.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The LCD Display is showing “E5” Low Voltage Protection • Unplug for 10 minutes and then turn on the unit. If “E5” is still displayed, contact customer service. The LCD Display is showing “H8” The backup water tank is full • • Drain the water tank If the “H8” I still displayed after the water tank has been emptied, contact customer service.
WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Powered by Gree 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 from the date of original retail purchase in the United States. If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc.
