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Portable Air Conditioner and Heater
With Heat Pump Technology
PH3-09R-03 / PH3-10R-03
Operating Instructions
3046364
Model No. PH3-09R / PH3-10R
© 2006 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 opera- tional 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, write the store
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PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hoses (1) Hose Adapters (1) Window Kit Adapter (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 measured when the f
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM (Actual product design may differ slightly from images below) FRONT A. Control panel B. Vertical air louvers C. Air outlet D. Horizontal air louvers E. Casters F. Power Cord & Plug BACK A. Hot air outlet grill B. Lower air inlet grill ACCESSORIES Flexible exhaust hose with 2 adapters • 3-piece set • stretches from 14 1/4” to 60 5/8” (36cm to 150cm) Adjustable window slider kit • 3-piece set • adjusts 33 1/2” to 70” (85cm to 17
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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 extra Window Slider Kit 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 A. Auto Mode B. Cool Mode C. Dehumidify Mode D. Fan Mode E. Heat Mode F. Fan Speed (Low, High, Me- dium) G. Temperature H. Swing Mode I. Sleep Mode J. Clock and Timer K. Timer On L. Timer Off M. Compressor is 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, and Fan. 3) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High, Medium, and low. The fan speed can b
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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANEL Air Conditioner Mode 1) Install the exhaust hose 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 Multi-color display 5) Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel ° ° ° ° display. The temperature ranges from 61 F - 88 F (1
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room. NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode. Heat Mode 1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8). 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 “ ” icon appears on the multi-color display. 5) Press the Ù or Ú button until the desired room temperature appears on the multi-color di
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Compressor Indicator The “ ” icon will light up on the control panel display when the compressor turns on. The “ ” icon will turn off when the compressor shuts off. Emergency Condensate Holding Tank 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
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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL TIMER/TEMP INCREASE REMOTE CONTROL SWING (LOUVER MODE BUTTON OSCILLATION) °C /°F BUTTON FAN SPEED SLEEP MODE TIMER BUTTON POWER BUTTON TIMER/TEMP DECREASE REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Power On and Off - Press the ON/OFF button on the remote to turn the unit on or off. 2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto, Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater mode. 3)
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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 PH3-09R-03 / PH3-10R-03 Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump technology to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its op- eration 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
