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10000 / 12000 BTU
Room Air Conditioner
with Heat Pump
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models: KC-30H / KC-35H
Thank you for selecting Soleus Air. To ensure proper
operation, please read this manual and keep it for
future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………..…………………………………….…................................1 SAFETY INFORMATION………………………………………………....…………........…..……......….1 NORMAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………………….…..………….…3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………..……….……….....…5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………...………..………..…..................……6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………..……….……….…..…8 THROUGH-THE-WALL CABINET INSTRUCTIONS..……………………………………….……......10 COMPLETE
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Introduction Room air conditioners cool, dehumidify, and filter air inside your home. Heat pump and electric heat models offer both heating and cooling. Opening sections of manual provide general information for all room air conditioner models. Operating Controls section describes operation of controls for each model. After reading the opening sections, turn to Operating Controls section and find the panel layout that matches the model of your unit. Read entire
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OWNER'S PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION WARNING MODEL NUMBER To prevent heat related illness or death, do not use this device for unattended cooling SERIAL NUMBER of persons or animals unable to react to MANUFACTURING NUMBER product failure. Failure of unattended air conditioner may result in extreme heat in area intended for cooling, causing heat- Owner's Name related illness or death of persons or Address animals. City State Zip / / WARNING Date of Purchase HIGH TEMPERATURE STRESS HA
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page included with this manual or in the mounting kit Unit Plug Receptacle Circuit Rating, Voltage assembly. Follow these instructions carefully. Keep these Type Required Breaker, Time Rating On Delay Fuse Nameplate instructions with this manual for future reference. Your unit will be one of the following three designs: NEMA No. 5-15P NEMA No. 5-15R 125V-15AMP 115V • Unit with a window mounting kit These models are designed for mounting though an opening in a wall. These units can be adapted
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Note: The life of your unit may be greatly reduced if you live Air Filter Cleaning A dirty air filter reduces operating efficiency of unit. Filter in a salt air or other corrosive type environment. Under these conditions, the unit should be removed from its case and should be inspected at least once every week during opera- completely cleaned at least once a year. At that time any tion. Clean filter with vacuum cleaner or wash in warm water scratches or blisters on the painted surfaces should
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an extension cord. Do not remove ground prong. Unplug air conditioner before servicing. Do not use an adapter. Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and pa
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Window installation Electrical Requirements Window opening measurements: 27" min. to 39" max. (68.6 cm to 99 cm) opening width. WARNING 16¹⁄₄" min. (41.3 cm) opening height. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. A Do not use an adapter. B Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. A. 27" min. (68.6 cm) B. 16¹⁄₄" min. (41.3 cm) Ground wire must be connected to ground s
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RESET RESET TEST TEST Recommended grounding method WARNING This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified elect
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 3. Remove front panel by removed 2 phillips screws on both bottom left right sides of front. WARNING 3A: Remove both knobs from control panel. Excessive Weight Hazard Excessive Weight Hazard 4. Remove ground screw and ground wire from front of air conditioner base. Save ground screw. Use two or more people to move and install Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. air conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury
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Attach Side Curtains Attach foam adhesive seal 1. Locate provided bag of screws. Attach foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain bottom channel. 2. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in top and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner cabinet. Back View A B A B A. Curtain housing B. Foam adhesive seal Install Cabinet into Window A. Curtain housing B. Curtain guides Handle air conditioner gently. Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the
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4. Use a ³⁄₁₆" drill bit to drill 3 starter holes 1/2" deep through the 2. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through 3 holes in the cabinet and into the windowsill. hole and into lower window sash. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through threaded hole in top 5. Attach cabinet to windowsill with 3 - #10 x 1/2" pan-head of curtain and one in bottom of curtain. Phillips screws. A B B A A A. #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screw B. Hole for #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head scre
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Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for wood frame. Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding When you are using wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame should line up with inside wall as shown. A A B C B D C A. Outside width B. Outside height C. Depth A. Molding C. Wood frame 4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface. B. Inside wall D. Louvers 5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame. 6. Attach frame securely to the wall. Option 2—Plastered wall
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Complete Installation NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently. Position ground wire pointing straight up. Put excess ground wire between coil and air conditioner cabinet. 1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet. A WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard + + Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner. + B Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. A. Green ground wire B. Ground screw 2. Insert air conditioner into cabinet. REMEMBER: Make sure the f
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To install, remove the unit chassis from the outer case. Insert General Operating Instructions the condensate drain cup through the recessed ½” hole on While operation of all units is similar, controls vary slightly the back center of the outer case. Once inserted, place a ½” from model to model. Operating Controls section shows diameter hose or tube on the drain cup bottom spout. The control panel of unit purchased and gives detailed information hose allows you to route where you want the ex
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Operating Controls COMFORT ZONETM AND HEAT PUMP MODELS Fan Control Temperature Control OFF – Completely shuts off the unit. To prevent blowing Slide this control to the left for a warmer room temperature, fuses, wait two minutes after turning the unit off before to the right for a cooler room temperature. turning it on again. LOW COOL – Filters and circulates room air with the fan running continuously on low speed. Also cools and dehu- Vent Control (On Some Models) midifies while the compresso
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Before Calling Service To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, or death, turn the fan control to the off position and remove the unit plug from the wall outlet before doing any inspection or maintenance work. The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner. Possible cause and suggested remedies are given for each problem. If the problem cannot be fixed using the suggested remedies, see WHEN SERVICE IS
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Thru-wall Installation Instructions ® for GREE brand Room Air Conditioner Introduction This instruction sheet provides guidelines for installing a compact air conditioner through an outside wall. 3 22 /5'' CAUTION Installing an air conditioner through a wall requires extensive carpentry and/or mason- 3 15 /8'' ry experience. Thru-wall installations per- formed by inexperienced or unqualified 4 5 /5'' individuals can result in costly damage to home. 1 21 /3'' Air Conditioner Dimensions The foll
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Placement of Outer Case in Opening Place outer case in opening, flush against one side of opening. Use carpenter’s level and ensure case is level 3 from side to side and has a /8-inch slope from front to back 3 (back of case must be /8-inch lower than front to ensure proper condensate drainage). If needed, use shims to level 9 15 /16" case (from side to side) and to obtain proper back slope. Front of case must project ¾-inch (minimum) beyond in- side wall in order to attach air conditioner front
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Installation in Wall Thicker Than 5 ½inches The side louvers in outer case provide ventilation to air con- ditioner compressor and fan motor and must not be 1 blocked. When installing unit in a wall over 5 /2-inches thick, provisions must be made in wall opening to ensure free air flow to the side louvers. This can be accomplished by chamfering the vertical portions of the outside opening as shown. Ventilation louvers on top of case must not be obstructed. Do not attempt to install unit in walls
