Admiral PAC Use And Care Manual

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PORTABLEAIRCONDITIONER
UseandCareManual

Thank you for purchasing an AdmiraF Portable Air Conditioner. Please read this
"Use and Care Manual" carefully before installing and using this appliance. Keep

this manual for future reference.

For Service Call 1 877 465 3566

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Introduction .................................................. 1

Air Conditioning Safety ........................................ 2-3

Identification of Parts

Identification of Parts ......................................... 4

Control Panel ............................................... 5

Remote Controller ............................................ 6-7

Installation Instructions

Accessories and Window Kit Installation .......................... 8

Select the Installation Locations ................................ 9

Operation Instructions

Notes ................................................... 10

Operation Instructions ....................................... 11

Cooling and Dry ........................................... 12

Smart ................................................... 13

Timer ................................................... 14

Heater and Super .......................................... 15

Protection .................................................. 16

Maintenance ................................................ 17

Troubleshooting .............................................. 18

Warranty ................................................... 19

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the portable air conditioner to provide you and your family
with all of the "Home Comfort" requirements for your home, cottage, or office. The
appliance can be moved from room to room within your home and set-up in just
minutes.

It is a multi-functional room air exchanging, air-processing appliance, designed to
offer you the functions of: Air Conditioning, Dehumidifying, Heating (for heating
model only) and Independent Fan.

This manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper
care and maintenance for your new appliance. Please take a few moments and
read the instructions thoroughly. If properly maintained, your appliance will give
you many years of trouble-free operation.

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1. All wiring must comply with local and national electrical does and be
installed by a qualified electrician. If you have any questions regarding
the following instruction, contact a qualified electrician.

2. Check available power supply and resolve any wiring problems before
installation and operation of this unit.

3. For your safety and protection, this unit is grounded through the power
cord plug when plugged into a matching wall outlet. If you are not sure
whether the wall outlets in your home ar e properly grounded, please
consult a an electrician. Do not use plug adapters or extension cords
with this unit. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only with
a heavy appliance extension cord (available at most local hardware stores).

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AiR CONDiTiONERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey
all safety messages.

This is the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously inured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously inured if you

don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

!IVlPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:Toreduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic
precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Unplug air conditioning before
servicing.

Use two or more people to
move and install air conditioner.

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INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

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The portable air conditioner should be connected
to a 115 V, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused 3-prong
grounded outlet.

The use of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit
breaker is recommended.

All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical codes and be installed by a qualified
electrician. If you have any questions, contact
a qualified electrician.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.
Do not store flammable materials near
the unit.

• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

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Power Supply Cord

NOTE:Your unit's device may differ from the one shown.

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AReset Button 8 Test Button

This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required

by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that
sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leakage
current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.

To test your power supply cord:

1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

2. Press RESET.

3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop out).

4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will latch and
remain in).The poser supply cord is ready for operation.

NOTES:

• The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.

• The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when the
test button is pressed or fails to rest.

• Do not use the power supply cord as as an off/on switch. The

power supply cord is designed as a protective device.

• A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new power

supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer and must not
be repaired.

• The power supply cord contains no use serviceable parts. Opening
the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and performance claims.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTION

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD I

Use two or more people to move and I

install air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or I

other injury.

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Remove packaging materials

• Remove and properly dispose of packaging materials.

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before
turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount
of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with warm water and dry.

• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,

flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your air conditioner.

• Handle air conditioner with care.

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iDENTiFiCATiONOF PARIS

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• Front

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Control panel

Cold air outlet

Signal receptor

Remote controller

Transport handle

Air outlet hose

Evaporator air intake

Air intake hose

Drain port

Power supply

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Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.

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iDENTiFiCATiONOF PARIS

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ON/OFF button: to start or stop the appliance

MODE button: to select the operation mode
FAN button: to select fan speed

TIMER ON button: to set or cancel the timer on operation
TIMER OFF button: to set or cancel the timer off operation

TEMP./TIMER setting button: to adjust the real time or set time

RUN indicator(green): it lights all the time when the appliance is running

WATER FULL indicator(red): it lights when water is full

Electrical heater button(Not available for cooling only model ): to heat the room
LCD display: It is exactly the same as LCD display on remote controller except

temperature display.

_.B_ Display room temperature

Display set temperature with flashing

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REMOTECONTROLLER

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The remote controller transmits signals to the system.

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ON/OFF BUTTON

The appliance will be started when it is
energized or will be stopped when it is

in operation, if you press this button.

_ MODE BUTTON

Used to select the operation mode.

FAN BUTTON

Used to select fan speed in sequence

auto, high, or low.

ROOM TEMPERATURE

SETTING BUTTONS

Used to select the room temperature.
Used to adjust the real time or set time.

_ SWING BUTTON

Used to adjust the direction of air flow.

SMART BUTTON

Used to enter fuzzy logic operation directly,
regardless of the unit is on or off.

TIMER ON BUTTON

Used to set or cancel the timer on operation.

TIMER OFF BUTTON

Used to set or cancel the timer off operation.

HEATER BUTTON
(For electrical heating model)

Used to select or cancel electrical heating mode.

SUPER BUTTON(For cooling model)

Used to start or stop the fast cooling.

Indication symbols on LCD:

Signal transmit. (_ Auto fan speed High

A Smart indicator _ High fan speed
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_ Cooling indicator _,l Low fan speed LOW

Dry indicator

_ Display set temperature

Fan only indicator

Used to regulate temperature
in Smart mode or Dry mode
(See page 9 "Smart Mode"

for details)

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Display real time

Note:l. Each mode and relevant function will be further specified in following pages.

2.All functions can be realized in control panel except three buttons:SUPER, SMART and SWING.

3.If the • • Buttons are pressed at the same time, the temperature LED display will alternate between and