Amcor AHW 164 User Manual

AHW 164

HIGH WALL SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER

User manual

THANK YOU

Thank you for choosing this innovative Amcor air conditioner. We suggest
that you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. It describes the
many benefits and advanced features this unique product has to offer.
Before you use your new air conditioner you should carefully read these
instructions to maximise this product’s performance and the proper
operation.

The appearance of the unit that you purchased may differ from the one
described in the manual. This does not affect its proper operation and usage.

For over 50 years Amcor has specialised in complete indoor environmental
control, manufacturing and marketing; dehumidifiers, portable air
conditioners, coolers, air purifiers, ionizers and aroma therapy scent
diffusers. These world class products incorporate the latest technological
developments.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• The inside unit is designed for indoor operation only.

• Rating: This unit must be connected to a 230 V / 60 Hz earthed outlet.

• The installation must be in accordance with regulations of the state where
the unit is used.

If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation, have it checked and if
necessary modified by a qualified electrician.

• The air conditioner is safe. However, as with other electrical appliances,
use it with care. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance (remote control).

• Do not clean the air conditioner by spraying it or immersing it in water.

• Do not insert any object into the opening of the air conditioner.

• Disconnect it from the mains before cleaning the unit or any of its
components.

• Never connect the unit to an electrical outlet using an extension cord. If an
outlet is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

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WARNING

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord. Do not lead the cord
over sharp edges.

• A damaged supply cord should be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Any service other than regular cleaning or filter replacement should be
performed by an authorized service representative. Failure to do so could
result in a loss of warranty.

• Never operate with wet hands.

• Do not attach, hang or stack anything onto the air conditioner.

• Do not sit on the exterior unit and do not stack anything on it.

• Do not insert anything into the air vents.

• Do not use combustion apparatus in the room where the air conditioner
is functioning. When it is necessary to use air conditioner along with
combustion apparatus in the same room, make sure there is sufficient
ventilation.

• The units may not be installed in places where there might be leakage of
combustible gases: fire hazard.

• Disconnect the power supply when the unit will not be used for a longer
period of time.

Do not use your air conditioner when:

The power cord is
damaged.

There is a change
of liquids falling on
the unit.

There is a risk of
interference from
foreign objects.

It is close to a heat
source.

This air conditioner
is not made for DIY
repair.

In case of any abnormal occurrence (smoke, smell, ...), stop the operation
at once, cut off the power supply and contact the dealer or authorized
maintenance people.
When removal or repair is required, make sure to contact the professional
maintenance and installation people or authorized dealer.

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HOW IT WORKS

The compressor (6) in the exterior
unit compresses the refrigerant into
a high-temperature, high-pressure
gas. When this gas flows along
the cooling fins of the condenser
(7), heat is exuded and the gas
condenses into a liquid, which is led
to the evaporator (1) in the interior
unit. The liquid expands into a
gas at a low temperature and low
pressure.
This gas absorbs the warmth of the
air in the room, the cooled air is
blown back into the room and the
heat is led to the compressor along
with the gas.

1

a

2

3

b

1. Evaporator 5. Liquid line

2. Filter 6. Compressor

3. Fan 7. Condenser

4. Gas line 8. Fan

4

c

7

6

5

d

8

Cooling

A fan (3) draws the air (a) over the filter (2) and blows the cooled air (b) back
into the room.
A fan (8) draws air over the condenser and blows warm air (d) away.

Dehumidifying

As with cooling, the moisture in the air condenses on the cold evaporator at
room temperature.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Note: The symbols on your AHW 164 remote control may differ from the ones

used in this manual.

LCD display:

Sleep

Cool

Dehumidify

Fan mode

Temperature

Fan mode

Fan speed indicator

Auto (fan, vane control)

Airflow direction

Clock

Order of timer operation

Timer

Timer on

Timer off

Temperature set

Auto mode

Using the remote control

The remote control signal has a range of up to 8 m. Point the remote
control at the receiver in the interior unit.
A beep confirms that the remote control signal has been received.

Replacing the batteries

• remove the cover.

• replace the AAA batteries, pay attention to polarity:

• install the cover.

CLK button - To set the present time.
RST button - To reset all values to factory standard.

+ to +

and

- to -

.

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OPERATION

General

• Turn the appliance on with the ON/OFF button . This activates the most
recent setting.

ON/OFF button turns the appliance off; the type of operation set at

• The
that time is stored in the memory.

• The MODE button cycles through the various modes in this order: auto ,
cool , dehumidify , fan .

• The desired temperature is set with the up and/or down -button,
within the limits of the thermostat: 64 °F – 86 °F (18 °C – 30 °C). Each time
the -button is pressed, the set temperature increases with 1 °F (or 1 °C);
similarly when the -button is pressed, the set temperature decreases
with 1 °F (or 1 °C).

• Use the FAN SPEED button to set the fan speed at low: , medium: , high:

or automatic: . The fan speed in the automatic setting is determined

by the difference between the set temperature and the room temperature.

Setting the time

The current time must be set after initial installation and at the start of a new
period of use. With batteries (new, if necessary) in the remote control:
Press the CLK-button in the battery compartment with the

tip of a pencil. The time indicator will flash. First use the

HOUR button to set the hours, then the MIN button to set the

minutes. Press the CLK-button again.

The time is used for the timer function, so accurate setting of
the current time is important.

Auto mode

1. Press the MODE button until the auto mode symbol appears.

2. The difference between set temperature and room
temperature determines how the appliance will operate:
cool, dehumidify or fan. The up and down buttons
for temperature setting will not work, set the desired
temperature before activating auto mode.

3. Use the FAN SPEED button to set the fan speed.

Cool

1. Press the MODE button until the cool symbol appears.

2. Set the desired temperature with the up and/or down

-button.

3. Use the

FAN SPEED button to set the fan speed.

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Dehumidify

1. Press the

MODE button until the dehumidify symbol

appears.

2. Set the desired temperature with the up and/or
down -button.

3. The

FAN SPEED button does not work in dehumidify mode.

The fan speed will always be low in this mode.

Fan mode

1. Press the MODE button until the fan symbol appears.

2. Set the desired temperature with the up and/or
down -button.

3. Use the FAN SPEED button to set the fan speed.

Sleep mode

1. Press the SLEEP button to reduce the noise level of the air
flow from the inside unit. Cancel the sleep mode by pressing
this button again.

2. Fan speed is set to low, pressing the FAN SPEED button will
deactivate the sleep mode.

3. When sleep mode is activated, the symbol will be visible in the display.

Timer on function

1. Press the AUTOSTART button to set the ON-timer, will be
displayed.

2. Press the HOUR button to set hours.

3. Press the MIN button to set the minutes in intervals of
10 minutes.

Once the set time has elapsed, the appliance will switch itself on.
Press the AUTOSTART button again to cancel the timer on function.

Timer off function

1. Press the AUTOSTOP button to set the OFF-timer during
operation, will be displayed.

2. Press the HOUR button to set hours.

3. Press the MIN button to set the minutes in intervals of
10 minutes.

Once the set time has elapsed, the appliance will switch itself off.
Press the AUTOSTOP button again to cancel the timer off function.

Timer on and timer off can be used in combination . The function for which
the set time is reached first will be performed.

Note: the timer function can only be activated if the current time has been set.

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IMPORTANT

Air flow direction
Fins (vertical vanes)

Press the
an air flow direction that is comfortable to you.

Vanes

Press the
vanes take these positions in sequence: .
Usually the auto position works fine.
Positions (1) and (2) are recommended for cool and
dehumidify mode.
After one hour of operation in position (4) or (5), the vane
position will revert to level in order to prevent condensed water
dropping down the vanes.

Manually handling of the vanes may cause damage, use the remote control.

Do not expose anybody to the cool air for a long period of time. This may
discomfort the body which may be harmful to the health.

Auto restart

As a protective measure of the compressor, the air conditioner will automatic
restart 3 minutes after electricity is restored following a power cut. If in doubt,
check the settings.

Note: After shut down you have to wait 3 minutes before you can restart.

Range of internal thermostat

The internal thermostat can be set at a desired temperature between 64 °F
(18 °C) and 86 °F (30 °C).

Note: whether the desired value is achieved depends on conditions in the
room.

Capacity

The required cooling capacity depends greatly on the location and/or use
of the room where the air conditioner is installed. Strong sunlight and the
presence of people, lights or equipment create an additional heat load.
Normal living spaces require about 35 BTU per square feet of floor surface
(~100 W/m2). In strong sunlight or if other sources of heat are present, this
may be as much as 125 BTU/ft2.h (~350 W/m2).

Tip: on warm days, let the air conditioner cool the room as much as possible
during the night. Cold walls and furniture will help to keep the room pleasant
during use. Avoid strong sunlight.

IN FLAP button to let the fins turn left/right for

OUT FLAP button to change the horizontal direction of the air flow, the

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FILTERS

Emergency start

In the event of a problem or missing remote control, the air
conditioner can be operated using the emergency button
under the panel in the interior unit. Open the front panel
and press the button to switch on (in the mode last set) or
to switch off.

Turn the appliance off and disconnect the power.

A

To open: at the A recesses, pull the

front part up. The front part will stay
horizontal (turn up 60 °).

1. Hold the front part open (or put it in horizontal position) and remove the
filter(s).

2. A dirty filter reduces the capacity. Clean the filter gently, use a vacuum
cleaner to remove dirt. If the dust filter is very dirty, it may be washed in
lukewarm water with a very small amount of neutral detergent. Rinse well
and allow to dry completely (not in direct sunlight or near a source of heat).

3. Keep the grid panel open and reinstall the filter(s). Press the panel shut; a
click indicates it is closed properly.

4. Reconnect the power and turn the air conditioner on.

A

B

To close: press the front part down at

the sides at B and in the middle at C.
Make sure it is properly closed (click).

C

B

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CLEANING

Turn the appliance off and disconnect the power.

Interior unit
Check that the condensation outlet drains properly.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth or slightly damp paper towel.
Never use chemicals or solvents. Never spray a liquid in or over the appliance.

Exterior unit

Remove dirt and keep the air intake and exhaust openings free of leaves, etc.
Cleaning with chemicals may cause damage.

END OF PERIOD OF USE

If the air conditioner is not going to be used for an extended period:

• set in fan mode with temperature set at 86°F (30°C)
for about half a day so that the inside will dry
completely

• stop the operation, switch off the power supply and
take the batteries out the remote control

• clean the inside and outside unit

• clean the filters as well.

START OF PERIOD OF USE

If the air conditioner is to be used again after an extended period:

• check that the air intake and exhaust openings of the
interior and exterior units are not blocked. Remove all
dirt and obstacles.

• check that there is a clean filter in the interior unit.

• check that the condensation outlet of the interior unit drains properly.

• install 2 AAA batteries in the remote control.

• clean the interior unit.

• connect to the power source, turn the appliance on, set the time and
desired setting.

Note: make sure condensation is drained freely and that there is no obstacle
such as algae growth, otherwise leaks may occur.

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Many windows
Much sunshine
(conservatory)

Less windows
Less sunshine

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Which Air Conditioner is best suited for your room?

125 BTU/ft

2

.h

115 ft

225 ft

35 BTU/ft

2

.h

400 ft

575 ft

Size of the room
(floor area)

2

2

2

2

Cooling capacity

BTU/h

The most suitable air conditioner depends on the surface area, sun location, window area,
presence of heat sources (lamps, appliances, number of people etc.). Take this into account!
Rule of thumb, in average sunshine conditions and no presence of other heat sources: 35 BTU/h
per square foot (thus 18000 BTU/h (5.1 kW) cooling capacity suits a ~515 ft

8000 11000 2000014000 17000

2

(~50 m2) room).

Attention:

Make sure to have the professional after-sales service
person of our company or the authorized dealer to instal
the units.

• The units may not be installed in places where there
might be leakage of combustible gases: fire hazard.

• Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker is installed.

• Check whether the connection of wires between indoor and outdoor unit is
not loose.

• Make sure that the air conditioner is properly earthed.

• Check the supporting structures for proper strength to carry the weight
plus a safety margin.

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Point of attention for the installation of electric components

• HACR type breaker should be utilized along with proper installation.

• Be sure to use the applicable voltage and cables or wires for the unit to be
installed, before making the connections.

• Read the prompts at the terminal board for wiring. Make sure the wiring is
done correctly.

• Pay attention to the poles of the signal terminal and connect the terminals
to match the identification numbers.

• The connecting wires and the breaker are not supplied. The specification is
14 AWG, VW-1 (or THHW), copper core and 194 °F (90 °C). Their set screw
diameter is 4 mm. The power source is 230 V, 60Hz, 1 phase. Minimum
circuit ampacity of the wiring system is 20 A.

When the wiring connections are wrong, the compressor will not work.

CONNECTION OF THE WIRES OF THE OUTDOOR UNIT

• The earth wire must
be connected to the

Outdoor unit

2

L3L4L1

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L2

indoor unit and the
outdoor unit.

Breaker

• The installation of
the power cables
must be done by
qualified electricians

213L3

L4

Indoor unit

Switch

Power
Source

and comply with the
regulations of the local power supply authorities and with the standards for
electric appliances.

• The environment conditions must be taken into consideration when the
power cable connections are made (ambient temperature, exposure to
heat, sunlight).

• The specifications for the power cable refer to the minimum values of the
metal core wires. Taking into consideration the voltage losses, the core wire
of the power cable must be one size larger than the specifications.

L2
L1

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Cases requiring immediate contact with your dealer:

• breaker or fuse breaks off often.

• malfunction of TV, radio or similar devices.

• switch does not result in sure performance

• abnormal noise during operation.

• if a faulty operation does not disappear after restart (after having waited for
3 minutes).

Check the following before requesting after sales service from your dealer:

The air conditioner does
not operate at all.

Poor cooling
performance.

The room temperature
can not be controlled.

The unit can not be
restarted just after it has
been switched off.

Air is not blown out in
dehumidifying mode.

Mist is blown out during
cool mode.

Odor is coming out. Room air may contains smells, accumulated on

Cracking sound is heard. This is caused by the refrigerant circulating

Operation can not be
restarted.

Remote control signal not
received.

Moisture drips from the
air outlet vanes.

Is the unit connected to a power supply?
Has the time been set?
Is there a power failure or a blown fuse?
Is the temperature set at a suitable value?
Are the filters clean?
Open window(s), door(s), heat source(s) or

many people in the room?
Is direct sunlight entering the room?
Is the temperature set outside the operating

values?
To protect the unit, restarting is only possible

3 minutes after a shut down.

The indoor fan is sometimes stopped to prevent
vapor of dehumidified moisture.

This may sometimes occur when temperature
and humidity in the room are very high and
disappears with the lowering.

the filter this can return to the room.

inside the unit.
Caused by the expansion or contraction of

plastics (especially after a restart).
The memory of the unit was cleared. Operating

the remote control will restart the operation.
Direct sunlight or other strong light on the signal

receiver on the interior unit.
When the unit is in operation for a long period of

time in high humidity, moisture may form on the
vanes and drip down. Check the condensation
outlet for proper drainage.

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RATING LABELS

INDOOR

UNIT

R410A

See barcode

13 BTU/h W

SEER

64-86oF
18-30

Thermostatic range

~44 - 50 dB(A)

Noise level

o

C

Power supply

IP 20

Protection class

1040 m

36700 cu.ft/h

Airflow

18 kg / 40 lb

Weight net

3

/h

AHW 164 230 V 60 Hz 1 Ph

Model Serial number

5.1 kW

18000 BTU/h

Cooling capacity

Refrigerant

up to 40 L/day

84 pts/day

Dehumification

Caution:

1. Do not cover the air discharge openings.

2. Avoid risk of electric shock:
disconnect before servicing.

3. Use only on a single outlet.

4. Wait 3 minutes after power has been
switched off before restarting.

5. Moving parts inside:
do not operate when the cover is removed.

6. A damaged power supply cord must be
replaced with a new one obtained from
the manufacturer and may not be repaired.

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Made in P.R.C.

cat# 913136150

www.amcorgroup.com

Carlstadt, New Yersey 07072

OUTDOOR

UNIT

AHW 164 230 V 60 Hz 1 Ph

Model Serial number

1.2 kW

Rated power

5.1 kW

18000 BTU/h

Cooling capacity

Refrigerant

Protection class

Caution:

1. Do not cover the air discharge openings.

2. Avoid risk of electric shock:
disconnect before servicing.

3. Use only on a single outlet.

4. Wait 3 minutes after power cut before restarting.

5. Moving parts inside:
do not operate when the cover is removed.

6. A damaged power supply cord must be replaced
with a new one obtained from the manufacturer
and may not be repaired.

7. Specification of the connecting wires: 14 AWG,
VW-1 (or THHW), copper core and 90 °C.

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Made in P.R.C.

See barcode

9.4 A

Minimum

circuit amperage

2.4 / 4 MPa

348/580 PSIG

Pressure range

Suction/Discharge

R410A

IP 24

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4.85 lb
2200 g

Refrigerant load

~65 dB(A)

Noise level

cat# 913136160

Power supply

6.4 A

Rated current

Operating range

62 kg / 137 lb

www.amcorgroup.com

Carlstadt, New Yersey 07072

15 A

Maximum

current protection

13 BTU/h W

SEER

o

F

50-104

o

C

10-40

Weight net

Data provided is subject to modifications and is not legally binding.

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NOTES

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Hong Kong

Amcor Ltd
Suite 2007, Tower 6, The Gateway,
Harbour City, 9 Canton Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

United Kingdom

Amcor Ltd
9 Ryan Drive, West Cross Centre,
Great West Road, Brentford,
Middlesex, TW8 9ER,
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

USA

Amcor Inc.
685A Gotham Parkway, Carlstadt,
New Yersey 07072,
United States of America
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

The Netherlands

Amcor B.V.
Anton Philipsweg 9-11,
1422 AL Uithoorn,
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Israel

Amcor International Ltd
3 Sapir Street, Herzelia Pituach,
46733, Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Singapore

Amcor Investments (Singapore) Pte Ltd
545 Orchard Road,
#13-02, Far East Shopping Centre,
Singapore 238882
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

China

Shan Xia Industrial Development Zone,
Heng Li Town, Dongguan City,
Guangdong Province, China

Plant One - Amcor (China) Ltd

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Plant Two - Amcor Appliances Ltd

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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233041 SA 12793