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Portable Air Conditioner
Owner’s Manual
AP10002BL
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Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and/or to the user. Please read the following safety information. Electrical Safety This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not use the unit in extremely humid or wet environments. Do not spray water and wet the housing or control panel. Do not pull the unit by the cord. Always turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet when cleaning. Unplug the unit if it is not going to
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................... 2 FRONT VIEW ........................................................................................................ 2 BACK VIEW ..........................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar portable air conditioner. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and EdgeStar. We will provide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important information regarding the proper installation, use and maintenance of your portable air conditioner. Following this manual will ensure that your product will work at its peak performa
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Parts Identification Parts Key: Front View 1. Control Panel 1 2. Handle 3. Remote Control Holder 4. Air Vent 4 2 5. Louvers (Vertical & Horizontal) 6. Castors (4) 7. Air Inlet 8. Filter Grill 5 3 9. Air Outlet 10. Power Cord Hook 11. Power Cord 6 Back View 8 9 7 10 11 Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 2
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Parts Included Suggested Tools- Phillips Screw Driver (Medium sized), Tape Measure/Ruler, Scissors, Saw (In the event that your window panel needs to be cut down in size for installation). Preparations for installing the window kit NOTE: You may need to You must vent your portable air conditioner when running in it contact your electrician if cooling mode. Your unit includes a window exhaust kit that can be your room’s circuit is no
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Your window kit can be installed on a horizontal or vertical sliding window as shown in the pictures below. Please follow the installation instructions carefully to avoid personal injury or damage. Window Kit Installation Instructions Cut the foam seal B to the proper length and attach it to the 1 windowsill. Attach the window exhaust adapter C to the window panel 2 inside opening. Attach the protective screen to the 3
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Attach the window panel to the window panel 3 If the inner width of the window is a) less than 28” (718 mm) wide: 1) Remove the adjustment panel from the window panel, and cut the window panel to the same width as the panel. 2) Open the window sash and place the window panel on the windowsill. 3) Secure the window panel to the windowsill. If the inner width of the window is b) between 28” (718mm) and 36.5” (927mm) inclusi
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Cut the foam seal B to the proper 4 length and attach it to the window panel. Close the window sash securely 5 against the window panel. Cut the foam seal A to an 6 appropriate length between the top of the inner window sash and outer window sash. Attach the bracket with a screw. 7 Installation of the Exhaust Hose Attach the window exhaust 1 adapter B and C to the exhaust hose. Extend both ends of the exhaust hose and
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Attach the window exhaust adapter A to the unit. Insert the 2 two projections on the window exhaust adapter A into the two holes on the unit and firmly attach them to each other by sliding the adapter down until it clicks. To remove please make sure to push down on the two projections and lift up. Attach the hose. Insert 3 the window exhaust adapter B to the window exhaust adapter C in the window panel and turn it to lock it in place.
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Do not lengthen the exhaust hose by adding additional hoses or attachments. Warning: Longer hoses are not recommended. Installation of the Drain Hose Note: Drainage hose must be installed before using this unit to as not doing so can occur in a block in the drain and prevent the unit from functioning normally. Remove the drain cap from drain 1 port. Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 8
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Attach the drain hose clamp to the 2 back panel of the air conditioner near the drain port with the screw. Attach one end of the drain hose to the drain port with the clip 3 provided. Insert the rubber plug into the other end of the drain hose and 4 secure clip provided. Draining the Unit When the portable air conditioner is in cooling mode, or dehumidify mode, it will remove moisture from the air. The condensed water fro
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Installing the Filter Your portable air conditioner ships with a pre-filter. It is recommended you replace the filter every two to three months, or as needed. It is necessary to clean the pre-filter periodically. Follow the steps below to install the carbon filter: 1. Shut off the unit if it is on. In the rear of the unit pull the air filter grill from the side. 2. Place the carbon filter between the grille and the pre-filter. 3. Close the grille. Edgestar Portable Ai
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Operating Instructions Control Panel Overview On/Off Button Press the button once to manually turn the unit on. Press once more to turn the unit off. “+” / “-“ Button In COOL mode, press “-“once, the set temperature will decrease by 1° degree Fahrenheit. Continue to press to get to desired temperature. Press “+” to increase, follow same instructions as above. Mode Button Press MODE button repeatedly to cycle between modes: Cooling, Dry,
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Directional Louvers Remote Control Overview The remote control is used to operate all of your portable air NOTES: Be careful not conditioners functions. Use the remote control to change modes, drop the remote fan speed, timer, and temperature settings and sleep mode. control. Do not place the remote control in a location exposed to direct sunlight. Mode Timer Swing- (not available on this unit) Sleep Timer Button Function Power Powers the unit on or off. Mode
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Installing the batteries CAUTION: Use only AAA batteries. Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for one month or longer. AAA Do not attempt to recharge AAA batteries not designed to be recharged. All batteries should be replaced at the same time. 1) Remove the cover on the back of the remote control. Do not mix old and new 2) Insert the batteries with the (+) and (-) ends pointing in the batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may
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Timer: The timer can be used to either turn the unit on or off after a number of elapsed hours. The timer is adjustable between 0.5-24 hours in one hour increments. . How to set the unit to automatically turn on: 1) Press the Timer button on the remote control while the unit is powered off. 2) Use the Up and Down buttons on the remote to set the time (displayed in hours) you want to pass before the unit turns on. After the selected time passes, the unit will automatically turn on.
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Minimize the amount of humidity in the room. For example, run the unit as a dehumidifier. To prolong the compressor's life, please wait at least 3 minutes before turning the unit back on after shutting it off. Inspect and keep the pre-filters clean by cleaning regularly. Inspect and replace the activated carbon filters regularly. Perform routine maintenance. Maintenance Clean the air conditioner and filters regularly to maximize performance and efficiency, and prolong the
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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. Operate the unit in fan mode for a few hours to thoroughly dry any moisture left on the coils inside the unit. 2) Power off the unit, and clean or change the filters. 3) Unplug and carefully wind the power cord. 4) Remove the exhaust hose and duct connectors and keep them in a safe
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Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve common issues. Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is Unit is not receiving Make sure the unit is not functioning at all. power. plugged in to a grounded outlet. LCDI power cord is Press the Reset button tripped. on the LCDI cord. Insufficient power. Move the unit to another outlet. Check your circuit breaker. (Refer to the rating label on the back of the unit to determine the Amperage draw). Water re
