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EPA DOE
Room Air Conditioner
Installation and Operating
Manual
®
KStar
KQ08E10
Registering Your
Room Air Conditioner
Model information can be found on the name plate located on the
side of the unit near the control panel. Please complete and mail
the owner registration card furnished with this product or register
on-line at www.friedrich.com (USA only). For your future
convenience, record the model information here.
MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE
920-138-00 (01/02)
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Congratulations! ® You have purchased a Friedrich KStar room air conditioner. The Friedrich ® KStar is designed to provide maximum comfort and quietness. Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................2 Safety Precautions.......................................................................3 ® How to operate your Friedrich KStar ........................................5 Installation Instructions..................................
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Introduction Before Operating Your Unit Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit. If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install or relocate this unit, be sure that the amperage rating of the circuit breaker or time delay fuse does not exceed the amp rating listed in figure 1. DO NOT use an extension cord. The cord provided will carry the proper amount of electrical power to the unit; an extension cord will not. Make sure that the receptacle is compatible with
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Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage, the seriousness is classified by the following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to CAUTION properties only. Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below. Be sur
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Safety Precautions When the air filter is Do not clean the air Ventilate well when When the unit is to be cleaned, switch the to be removed, do not conditioner with used together with a unit off, and unplug touch the metal parts water. stove, etc. it. of the unit. • Since the fan rotates at • An oxygen shortage may • It may cause an injury. • Water may enter the unit high speed during occur. and degrade the operation, it may cause insulation. It may cause an injury. an electric shock. Do not pu
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® How to Operate Your KStar Room Air Conditioner The controls will look like the following. Controls CAUTION When the air conditioner has finished cooling the room and is turned off or set to the fan position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again. • FOR NORMAL COOLING 1. Turn the Mode switch to the High, Med, or Low Cool setting. 2. Set the Temperature control to the desired temperature point (the mid-point is a good starting position). If the room temperature
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® How to Operate Your KStar Room Air Conditioner Additional controls and important information. Ventilation The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions. When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position. The damper is opened and room air is drawn out. Part B Part A CLOSE VENT OPEN NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, make a ventilation kit. First, pull down part to horizontal line with part .
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® How to Operate Your KStar Room Air Conditioner Care and Maintenance Grille and Case Turn the air conditioner off and remove the plug To clean, use water and a mild detergent. Do not from the wall outlet before cleaning. use bleach or abrasives. Outdoor Coils The coils on the outdoor side of the air conditioner should be checked regularly. If they are clogged with dirt or soot they may be professionally steam cleaned, a service available through a dealer. Air Filter The air filter behind the fr
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Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these CAUTION: instructions with the air conditioner after Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove installation is completed. the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not change the plug on the power cord of NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Installation this air conditioner. and Operating Manual for future use. Aluminum house wiring may present special problems–consult a
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Installation Instructions Electrical safety For the user's personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped PREFERRED with a three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this METHOD with a standard three-slot (grounding) wall power outlet to minimize the hazard of electric shock. The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. Ensure proper ground exists before
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Installation Instructions Learning part names prior to installation will help you understanding the installation procedure. Features 1 5 7 6 4 2 3 14 10 8 9 12 13 11 1. CABINET 7. AIR FILTER 2. HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR 8. CONTROL BOARD (VERTICAL LOUVER) 9. POWER CORD 3. VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR 10. EVAPORATOR (HORIZONTAL LOUVER) 11. CONDENSER 4. AIR DISCHARGE 12. COMPRESSOR 5. FRONT GRILLE 13. BASE PAN 6. AIR INTAKE(INLET GRILLE) 14. TOP MOUNTING RAIL Installation Hardware Window sash seal Left fr
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Installation Instructions Read completely, then follow step-by step. Select the Best Location Step 1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure FENCE AWNING the unit is installed securely and firmly Step 2. If possible, install the unit where sunlight HEAT does not shine directly on the unit. RADIATION Step 3. The outside of the cabinet must extend COOLED AIR outward for at least 11" and there should be no obstacles, such as a fence or wall, About 1/2" within 20" from the back of the cabinet Ove
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Installation Instructions Preparing the Unit for Installation Shipping screws Remove the 2 shipping screws from the back of the case. Remove the 2 screws on each side of the case. Keep these for later use. Slide the air conditioner from the case by gripping the base pan handle and pulling forward while bracing the case. Before Installation... Cut the window sash seal to the proper Insert the frames for the frame curtains into length. Peel off the backing and attach the the top mounting
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Installation Instructions Install the Case in the Window Step 1. Open the window and mark the Screw(Type A) centerline of the window stool (or desired Frame guide air conditioner location). Step 2. Carefully place the case on the window stool and align the center mark on the bottom front with the centerline of the Cabinet stool OUTDOOR Step 3. Pull the window down behind the top INDOOR mounting rail Window Sash Top mountaing rail Step 6. Adjust the bolt and the nut in each support so that the ca
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Installation Instructions Install the Air Conditioner in the Case Step 1. Slide the air conditioner into the case. Step 3. Attach the front grille to the case by Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier on inserting the tabs on the grille into the each side of the case. slots on the front of the case. Push the grille in until it snaps into place. Power Cord Screw When you detach the front grille from the case, push Screw the grille to your right side and pull it toward you. Step 2. Before installi
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Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and ? you may not need to call for service. Normal Operation • You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. • You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off. • Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on r
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ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR ANY PART: If any Part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from date of original purchase, FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge, provided room air conditioner is reasonably accessible for service. Any additional labor cost for removing inaccessible units will be the responsibility of the owner. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR SEALED REFRIGERANT SYSTEM: If the sealed refrigeration s
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FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Visit our web site at www.friedrich.com Post Office Box 1540 • 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway • San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 • (210) 357-4400 • FAX (210) 357-4480 P/NO.: 3828A20196J 920-138-00 (01/02)
