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Portable Air Conditioner, Heat Pump Heater,
Dehumidifier, Fan, & HEPA Air Purifier
PA1-12R-32 / PA1-14R-32
Operating Instructions
3046364
Model No. PA1-12R-32 / PA1-14R-32
© 2008 Soleus Air International
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Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner. 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. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual. Also, write the store name/location,
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hoses (1) Hose Adapters (1) Window Kit Adapter (1) HEPA Filter (1) Remote Control AAA Batteries (2) Window Kit - 3 Sliding Panels (1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels) Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS • The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F. • Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode. • Power consumption is me
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM (Actual product design may differ slightly from images below) FRONT A A. Control panel B. Air outlet B C. Casters D. Power Cord & Plug E. Drain Plug F F. HEPA Air Purifier Storage D E C BACK D A. Hot air outlet grill C B. Lower air inlet grill C. HEPA Air Purifier Holder D. HEPA Air Purifier A B ACCESSORIES Flexible exhaust hose with 2 adapters • 3-piece set • stretches from 14 1/4” to 60 5/8” (36cm to 150cm) Adjustab
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INSTALLATION SELECTING THE LOCATION Place the unit in a flat location where the air out- lets are not obstructed. Place the unit at least 20” (50cm) away from a wall or other obstacle. MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE Slide the square end of the exhaust duct over the hot air outlet on the back of the unit. The exhaust hose should be kept as short and straight as possible. Prevent any sharp bends in the exhaust hose, as this will trap hot exhaust a
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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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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION The window kit is designed to fit into most standard vertical and horizontal windows, as well as some sliding glass doors. However, it may be necessary to modify some aspects of the installation process for certain window types. Open the window or sliding door and adjust the length of the window kit to fit the opening. If the window kit is not long enough, connect the Window Slider Kit extra window kit panel to fit the opening. Mar
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION (cont’d) NOTE: The Portable Air Conditioner above may differ from the unit described in this manual. The above directions and images show general directions for all Soleus Air single hose portable air conditioners. 8
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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL & MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY ▲ ▼ MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY AIR PURIFIER AUTO A/C DEHUM. FAN HEATER TIMER ON TIMER OFF FAN SPEED TEMP AND TIMER INDICATOR OSCILLATION ON/ BUCKET FULL COMPRESSOR ON SLEEP MODE ON 9
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9) 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 mode. Air Purifier Mode is a separate function, see page 13 for Air Purifier Operation. 3) Fan Speed Control - Press the SPEED
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6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the SPEED button. 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 su
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Auto Mode 1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8). 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 SPEED button. ° NOTE: During AUTO mode, the unit operates in Heating mode when the room temperature is below 68 F, ° ° Dehumidifier mode when the room
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AIR PURIFIER FUNCTION This portable air conditioner is equipped with a HEPA air purification mode. This mode is only available when the HEPA air filter has been inserted into the Air Filter Holder. Please note, when the air filter is inserted into the air cleaner, the unit will ONLY operate in air purifier mode. All other modes are not available when this mode is selected. To Operate Air Purifier Mode: 1. Disconnect the exhaust hose from the back of the air conditioner. 2. Remove the HE
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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 14
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER (I/O) button on to turn the unit on or off When you press the POWER button (when turning the unit on) 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 the set temperature. This shows that
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Emergency Condensate Holding Tank When the room temperature is low and the indoor humidity is high, the air conditioner may not be able to evaporate some of the moisture fast enough. When this happens, the water will accumulate in an emergency condensate tank inside the unit. Once the emergency condensate tank is full, the unit will automatically shut off and the “ ” will appear on the control panel display. To empty the condensate tank, unscrew the screw plug at the bottom right side (wh
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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 particulate air filter (Black Mesh Filter) - If the air filter is blocked with a dust, the air- flow 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
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WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner to be free of defects in mate- rial 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 time
