2,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump Operating Instructions V190102
Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air 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 Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual.
SPECIFICATIONS The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 95˚F, WB 83 ˚F. Noise level is measured at 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode. Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting. These specifications are for reference only. For actual data, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.
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.
ALTERNATIVE 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.
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY PARTS ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner or dehumidifier, the unit draws in indoor air and exhausts hot air out of the room to complete the air exchange. When the unit is operating in fan mode no outdoor air exchange takes place. The window kit and exhaust hose do not need to be installed when the unit is used as a fan. NOTE: The supplied window kit can be installed in sliding windows and sliding glass doors up to 4.6 ft.
WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION FOR SINGLE HOSE AIR CONDITIONER The venting kit must be installed for the unit to work correctly in the air conditioner mode, dehumidifying mode, and auto mode. The venting kit should not be used while the unit is fanning. The window kit has been designed to fit into most vertical and horizontal window openings. 2. Connect the Exhaust Hose over the discharge opening on the back of the unit. 1. Screw the Exhaust Hose Connector onto one end of the Exhaust Hose. 4.
WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY GUIDE SCREW PANEL SCREW 1.Parts: A) Panel B) Panel with one exhaust hose opening C) Panel without exhaust hose opening D) Pins to lock window kit in place 2. Assembly: Slide Panel B and C into Panel A and size to window width. Windows sizes vary. When sizing the window width, be sure that the window kit assembly is free from gaps and/or air pockets when taking measurements. 3.
CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Air Conditioner mode, Dehumidifier mode, Heat mode, Fan only mode, and Auto mode. Each press of the MODE button will light up a different icon on the control panel.
OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY POWER BUTTON MODE BUTTON TIMER/TEMP INCREASE TIMER BUTTON TIMER/TEMP DECREASE SLEEP BUTTON FAN SPEED °C /°F BUTTON SWING BUTTON THIS BUTTON DOES NOT HAVE A FUNCTION 11
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Power On and Off - If the unit is already on, press the POWER button on the remote while pointing the remote away from the unit. This will turn the remote on. If the unit is off, now press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER button once more to turn the unit off. When in Air Conditioner mode, the selected temperature will appear on the remote-control LCD display.
OPERATING THE UNIT Air Conditioner Mode 1) Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8). 2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. 3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button. 4) Press the MODE button until the air conditioner mode indicator lights up on the control panel display. 5) Press the ▲ or ▼ until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display. The temperature ranges from 64˚F - 90˚F (18˚C - 32˚C).
Fan Mode 1) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. 2) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel. 3) Press the MODE button until the fan mode indicator lights up on the control panel display. 4) Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button. NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hose and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode. Auto Mode 1) Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8).
CONDENSATE EVAPORATION Condensate Holding Tank When the room temperature is low, and the indoor humidity is high, the air conditioner may not be able to evaporate some of the moisture fast enough. When this happens, the water will accumulate in a condensate tank inside the unit. Once the condensate tank is full, the unit will automatically shut off and the control panel with display “ ” (Full Tank). To empty the condensate tank, pull the drain plug at the bottom back of the unit.
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 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. • Check electric breaker box for a trip. • Wait 30 minutes for safety device to reset. Air conditioner works for a limited amount of time • There are bends in the exhaust hose. • Something is blocking the air from being discharged.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CODES SELF-DIAGNOSIS The unit has a self-diagnosis system to identify t h e malfunctions. Error code w i l l display on the appliance display. IF DISPLAYED, WHAT SHOULD I DO? LOW TEMPERATURE The appliance is fitted with a frost protection device to avoid excessive formation of ice. The unit will start up automatically when the defrosting process is completed. (Frost prevention) PROBE FAILURE If this is displayed, please contact the customer support center.
WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty SoleusAir West warrants the accompanying Soleus Air 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.
