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12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
PE3-12R-03
Operating Instructions
3092402
Model No. PE3-12R-03
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© 2010 Soleus Air International
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Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air PE3-12R-03 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, d
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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 - 3 Sliding Panels (1 dual hose panel, 2 extension panels) Air Intake and Outlet Covers (2) 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 co
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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 (on top) Louvers Remote Control Signal Receptor Casters Filter Compartment Air Intake Cover/Filter 5
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSES Hose Adapter Window Kit Adapter WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner or dehumidifier, the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts hot air 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 u
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DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When using with a sliding door, it is recommended to place the air outtake hose above the air intake hose 7
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Window Kit Assembly 1.Parts: A) 2 Track Screws B) 2 Wing Nuts C1 & C2) 2 Hose Panels, one with Two Exhaust Hose Openings D) 1 Sliding Track Panel 5. Next, take the other Hose Panel (C2) and connect it to Hose Panel (C1) by placing the Sliding Track Panel (D) over the Track Screw (A) on Hose Panel (C2). 2. Assembly: First, take the Track Screws (A) and screw one into each of the small holes found on the Hose Panels (C1 & C2). 6. The Hose Panels (C1 &C2) should now be con- nected
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SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST & WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When you want quick spot cooling, install the PE3-12R-03 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
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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 SWING (LOUVER OSCILLATION) FAN SPEED BUTTON MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY AUTO A/C DEHUM. FAN TIMER ON TIMER OFF FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE AND TIMER INDICATOR OSCILLATION ON/OFF COMPRESSOR ON/OFF EMERGENCY SLEEP MODE ON/OFF CONDENSATE- BUCK
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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, and Fan only. 3) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High, Medium, and low. The fan speed
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5) Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel ° ° ° ° display. The temperature ranges from 61 F - 88 F (16 C - 31 C). 6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN 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 minimu
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Sleep Mode (This mode can only be selected when using the Remote control ) 1) To set Sleep mode, make sure the unit is in Air Conditioner mode. 2) Press the SLEEP Button on the remote control. The “ ” icon appears on the control panel display. 3) When in SLEEP mode, the fan will run on low to keep fan noise at a minimum. ° 4) When in Air Conditioner mode, the temperature setting will gradually increase to 2 F above the original set temperature for 6 hours. After 6 hours the temper
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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 * Remote Colors may differ from the image above. 14
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Power On and Off - If the unit is already on, press the POWER (I/O) button on the remote while point- ing the remote away from the unit. This will turn the remote on. If the unit is off, now 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 and Auto mode,
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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 PE3-12R-03 Portable Air Conditioner to be free of de- fects 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 reaso
