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8,000 Portable Air Conditioner
KY-80 and KY-80G
Operating Instructions
© 2010 Soleus Air International
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Thank you for choosing a Mobile Comfort Portable Air Conditioner. This owner’s manual will pro- vide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new prod- uct. 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. Also, write the store name/location, date purchased, a
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hose (1) Exhaust Hose Adapter (1) Window Kit Adapter (1) Hose Adapter (1) Remote Control & AAA Batteries (2 batteries) Window Kit - 3 Sliding Panels,4 screws(1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels) Drain Hose Assembly (drain pipe, clamp, hose clip, rubber plug, & screw) Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS • The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 95 °F, WB 83 °F. • Noise level is measured at a distance of
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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. The LCDI power cord and plug will remove the supply source via electrical disconnect (circuit trip) if the nominal current leakage between the cord shield and eit
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM Control Panel Louver Guides Louvers Casters Remote Control Holder Power Cord Filters Upper Air Intake Air Exhaust Vent Lower Air Intake 5
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PARTS & WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSE & ADAPTERS Exhaust Hose Adapter Exhaust Hose Hose Adapter and Window Kit Adapter 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 . MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE • Choose a suitab
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SINGLE HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION This installation is OK The is a poor installation 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. Multiple bends will decrease performance and efficiency 7 26”
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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL & LED DISPLAY BUCKET FULL LIGHT COOL MODE LIGHT DRY MODE LIGHT REMOTE RECEIVER LED DISPLAY FAN MODE LIGHT ▼ ▲ TEMP SELECT BUTTON MODE BUTTON POWER BUTTON 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 repeate
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LCD DISPLAY and NOTE: Heat mode is not available MODE LABELS on the KY-80/KY-80G POWER BUTTON MODE BUTTON TEMP SELECT BUTTONS SWING BUTTON FAN BUTTON (Not Available on KY-80/KY-80G) SLEEP BUTTON TIMER BUTTON 1) Power On and Off - Press the ON/OFF (POWER) button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the Power button once more to turn the unit off. When you manually power the unit on and off by pressi
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) Sleep Mode - Press the SLEEP mode button to engage SLEEP mode. Sleep mode automatically reduces the set temperature by 2°F after one hour and 4°F after two hours. This feature limits compressor usage and enhances energy savings while you are sleeping. Auto Mode - When AUTO mode is selected the air conditioner will automatically choose the operating mode base on the current room temperature. When the room is below 68°F the air conditioner will
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DRAINING COLLECTED WATER When the temperature or humidity is too high, the air conditioner may not be able to evaporate all of the water as quickly as needed. All moisture that is unable to be evaporated is placed in a small bank up water tank in- side the unit. When this tank is completely full, an alarm will sound, the compressor will shut off, and the bucket full icon will light up on the control panel. To manually empty the tank, please follow the instructions below. Drain Hose Drain Pl
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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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The Air Conditioner will not start The air conditioner is unplugged or not • Make sure the air conditioner plug connected well. is pushed completely into the out- let • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is or reset the breaker. tripped. • The unit will automatically re-start when power is restored. Power Failure • There is a protective ti
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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 dis- played, 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, con- tact customer service. 14
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WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Mobile Comfort 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. will, at its option, either repair or replace it, free of charge within a reasonable ti
