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14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
12,000 BTU Heat Pump
Operating Instructions
Model No. LX-140
® © 2006 Soleus Air International
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Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air LX-140 Portable Air Conditioner & Heat Pump. 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 with Heat Pump technology. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual. Also
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hoses (2) Hose Adapters (2) Window Kit Adapter (2) Remote Control AAA Batteries (2) Window Kit - 4 Sliding Panels (1 dual hose panel, 1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels) Air Intake and Outlet Covers (2) Owner’s Manual WARNING: This unit has a voltage rating of 115 volts. The cord has a plug as shown in A. An adapter as shown in C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The g
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM Control Panel Louvers Signal Receptor Casters Filter Compartment Air Intake Cover/Filter 4
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSE WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner, heater, or dehumidifier, the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts hot air (in AC or dehumidifier mode) or cool air (in Heat mode) 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 us
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DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION - To quickly and efficiently cool a large area. 6
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SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST & WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When you want quick spot cooling, install the LX-140 using the single hose window kit installation. For Single Hose Installation Install only the left exhaust hose over the circular air outlet (this outlet will be on the left side of the unit when you are facing the back of the unit). Cover the right circular air intake using the exhaust intake cover. After installing the hose remove the square air intake cover on the back of the unit and ins
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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL & MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL TEMP & TIMER SELECTION POWER BUTTON MODE BUTTON TIMER BUTTONS TEMP SELECT FAN SPEED BUTTON MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY AUTO A/C DEHUM. FAN HEAT TIMER ON TIMER OFF FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE AND TIMER INDICATOR OSCILLATION ON/OFF COMPRESSOR ON/OFF BUCKET FULL SLEEP MODE ON/OFF 8
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 8) 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: Auto mode, Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater. 3) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High, Medium, and low. The fa
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NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest setting and the fan speed on high. Reducing the length of the exhaust duct, insulating the exhaust hose and window kit, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency. NOTE: When the unit is running on cooling mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be vented outside using the supplied window kit. Dehumidifier Mode 1) Install the exhaus
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Auto Mode 1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6 & 7). 2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. 3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel. 4) Press the MODE button until the “ ” icon appears on the control panel display. Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button. ° NOTE: During AUTO mode, the unit operates in Heating mode when the room temperature is below 68 F, ° ° Dehumidifier mode when the room temp
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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY MODE BUTTON POWER BUTTON FAN SPEED TEMP SETTING SWING (LOUVER OSCILLATION) TIMER ON SLEEP BUTTON TIMER OFF MINUTE SELECTER HOUR SELECTER 12
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER (I/O) button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the Power button once more to turn the unit off. When you press the POWER button the upper right square on the remote control LCD Display will light up. When in Air Conditioner, Heating, and Auto mode, the selected temperature will appear on the remote control display. When the unit is in Fan mode and Dehumidifier mode you will see the “- -” icon instead of th
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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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WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air LX-140 Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump technology 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
