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Portable Air Conditioner,
Dehumidifier,Heater and
Fan
utilizing Heat Pump Technology
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model # PH1-14R-03
# PH1-12R-03
# PH1-10R-03
3046364
Please read owner’s manual carefully before operating unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................................................................4 LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG....................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Soleus Air PH1-14R-03 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner and Heater. This unit is designed to improve indoor living and working comfort by providing cooling, dehumidifying, heating, and ventilation with minimal installation. This multi-functional unit operates as an air conditioner, dehumidifier, heater, and fan. Unlike traditional portables, there is no bucket to empty. The condensate water is evaporated and removed through the exhaust duct
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before installing and using your portable air conditioner and heater, it is important that you read this owner’s manual carefully. Store this manual in a safe place for future reference. This instruction manual is used for guidance and does not form part of a contract. It reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notice. 1. Always place the unit on a level surface. 2. The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulation
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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 either l
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM FRONT A. Control panel B. Vertical air louvers C. Air outlet D. Horizontal air louvers E. Casters F. Cable (power cord and plug) BACK A. Hot air outlet grill B. Lower air inlet grill ACCESSORIES Flexible exhaust hose with adapters • 3-piece set • stretches from 14 1/4” to 60 5/8” (36cm to 150cm) Window exhaust adapter Adjustable window slider kit • 2-piece set • adjusts 33 1/2” to 48 3/8” (85cm to 123cm) Drain tube Drain pan
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INSTALLATION SELECTING THE LOCATION Place the unit in a flat location where the air outlets 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 air.
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION The window kit is designed to fit into most standard vertical and horizontal windows. However, it may be necessary to modify some aspects of the installation process for certain window types. 1. Open the window or sliding door and adjust the length of the window kit to fit the opening. Mark and cut down a single panel of the window kit if necessary. 2. Place the window kit between the window and the window frame as shown in the images to the right.
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CONTROL PANEL AND MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL FAN SPEED During the modes of cooling, heating and fanning, press this button to choose high, medium or low fan Button speed. In dehumidifying mode, this button is inoperable. SWING Button Press this button to oscillate the vertical louvers or to stop oscillation. This button decreases the room temperature/timer hours. ∨ Button This button increases the room temperature/timer hours. ∧ Button Power Button Press this button to
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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ON/OFF BUTTON Starts or stops the unit. MODE BUTTON Press to select the operating mode: Fan Mode Air Conditioning Mode Heating Mode Dehumidifying Mode Auto Mode FAN BUTTON Press to select the fan speed: High, Medium, and Low. The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the number of the digital air segments (follow arrow above) flow out from the windmill fan image on the multi-color display. TEMPERATURE When in cooling or heating mode, the desired te
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the lowest and the fan speed at the highest. Reducing the length of the exhaust hoses, insulating the exhaust hoses, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency. DEHUMIDIFYING 1. Properly install the exhaust hoses. 2. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. 3. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off button on the control panel. 4. Press the Mode button until the “ ” icon appears on the multi-color display. NOTE: The unit operates at low
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SLEEP MODE (This mode can only be programmed from the remote control.) 1. The air conditioner will need to be in operation. 2. Press the Sleep button. The “ ” icon appears on the multi-color display. 3. The fan motor runs at low speed. ° 4. When in cooling mode, the temperature will increase 1 F per hour during the first two hours. Then ° the temperature will stay 2 F higher than the originally set temperature for 6 hours. 6 hours later, the unit will shut down. ° 5. When in heating
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WATER DRAINAGE When the unit is in cooling mode, unwanted water is extracted from the air. Most of this water is used to cool the unit and make it run more efficiently. When the unit is used in extremely humid environments, water will collect in a water container at the bottom of the unit. When the water container is full, the compressor will stop but the fan will continue to run. When the water container is full, the unit will display ‘FULL’ on the control panel until the tank is emptie
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MAINTENANCE Always turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning to avoid electrical shock. CLEANING THE HOUSING Wipe the surface of the unit with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive chemicals or detergents to clean the surface of the unit, as the unit may become scratched or damaged. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight as this may change the surface color. CLEANING THE FILTER Slide the filters out from the side of the unit. Immerse the filter gently in warm water with a m
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking repair or service, please check the following: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Is the unit plugged in? Securely plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Is the main power supply on? Reestablish the main power supply. Unit does not operate or only runs in fan mode. Is the water container full indicator light on? Empty the water container. Is the timer set? Change timer settings. Is the air inlet or outlet blocked? Clear the blocking. Is there any other
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PH1-14R-03 PH1-12R-03 PH1-10R-03 Cooling Capacity 14,000 BTU/Hr 12,000 BTU/Hr 10,000 BTU/Hr Heating Capacity 14,200 BTU/Hr 12,200 BTU/Hr 10,200 BTU/Hr Dehumidifying Capacity 65 pts/day 63 pts/day 60 pts/day Cooling 1390 W 1340 W 1180 W Power Consumption Heating 1180 W 1090 W 1000 W Air Flow Volume 328CFM 280CFM 280CFM Power Source 115 V / 60 HZ 115 V / 60 HZ 115 V / 60 HZ Cooling 12 A 11.7 A 9.8 A Rated Current Heating 9.8 A 9.5 A 8.8 A Sound
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WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air PE1-09R-30 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 time after the unit
