Clarke AC 13050, 3230578 User guide

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

MODEL NO: AC13050

PART NO: 3230578

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC1220 - rev 1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Portable Air Conditioner.

Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this
manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you
will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can
also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number AC13050

Power Supply 230V/50Hz

Weight 28 kg

Dimensions (L x W x H) 340 x 443 x 815 mm

Water Sump Capacity 0.55 L

Air Flow Volume 360 m3/h

Operating Temperature 15 - 35oC

Exhaust Duct Diameter 150 mm

Exhaust Duct Length (expanded) 1500 mm

Permissible Excessive Operating
Pressure (suction/discharge)

Max Pressure (Low/High Pressure Side) 1.5 MPa/5.5 MPa

Sound Pressure Level 56 dB LpA

Sound Power Level 63 dB LwA

Guaranteed Sound Power Level 65 dB LwA

Energy Efficiency EU Class A

Cooling Capacity 3.5 kW

Electrical Insulation Class 1

Energy Efficiency ratio (EER) 2.62

REFRIGERANT DATA

This product contains hermetically sealed non refillable gas

Type R290

Volume 245 g

Global Warming Potential (GWP) Value 3

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Equivalent

CO

1.0 MPa/3.5 MPa

0.000735 kg

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Carefully read the instructions before operating the unit.

• This air conditioner is for indoor use only.

• This air conditioner must be only connected to a 230 V / 50 Hz earthed
outlet.

• Installation must be in accordance with regulations of the country where
the air conditioner is used.

• If you are in any doubt about the suitability of your electrical supply have it
checked and, if necessary, modified by a qualified electrician.

• This air conditioner has been tested and is safe to use. However, as with any
electrical appliance - use it with care.

• Disconnect the power plug from socket before dismantling, assembling or
cleaning.

• Avoid touching any moving parts within the air conditioner.

• NEVER insert fingers, pencils or any other objects though the guard

• This air conditioner can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the air conditioner.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.

• DO NOT leave children unsupervised with this air conditioner.

• DO NOT clean the air conditioner by spraying it or immersing it in water.

• NEVER connect the air conditioner to an electrical outlet using an
extension cable. If an outlet is not available, one should be installed by a
qualified electrician.

• NEVER operate this air conditioner if the cable or plug is damaged. Make
sure that the power cable is not stretched or exposed to sharp objects/
edges.

• A damaged supply cable should be replaced by the manufacturer or a
qualified electrician 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 comply
could result in a voided warranty.

• DO NOT use the air conditioner for any other purpose than its intended use.

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• The air conditioner unit must always be stored and transported upright,
otherwise irreparable damage may be caused to the compressor; if in
doubt we suggest waiting at least 24 hours before starting the unit.

• Avoid restarting the air conditioning unit unless 3 minutes have passed
since being turned off. This prevents damage to the compressor.

• NEVER use the mains plug or an external timer as a switch to start and stop
the air conditioning unit. Use the provided ON/OFF button located on the
control panel.

• Always place the air conditioner on a dry and stable surface.

• The air conditioner should not be installed in laundry or wet rooms

• The air conditioner must be placed in a room without sources of ignition
(for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating
electric heater).

• Condensation may form on the base of this air conditioner during use, DO

NOT use on sensitive or absorbent floors.

R290 REFRIGERANT GAS

R290 refrigerant gas complies with European environmental
directives.

R290 has a low GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 3.

The air conditioner contains about 245 g of R290 refrigerant gas.

• Do not use or store in an unventilated space with an area smaller than
25m² per unit. The room must be such as to prevent stagnation of possible
leaks of refrigerant gas as there could be a danger of fire or explosion
hazard should the refrigerant come into contact with electric heaters,
stoves or other sources of ignition.

• Refrigerant gas may be odourless.

• Do not use the product and contact the retailer for advice if damage has
occurred to the unit which may have compromised the refrigerant system.

• Any repairs or maintenance must only be carried out on the unit by a
suitably qualified engineer. Before opening and servicing the unit, the
authorized engineer must be in possession of a copy of the manufacturer's
service manual and must follow the safety information contained within it
to ensure all hazards are minimized.

• The refrigerant system must not be perforated or punctured.

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ENERGY SAVING AND UNIT SAFETY PROTECTION TIPS

• Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the outlet or inlet grills.

• For maximum performance the air conditioner should be situated at least
50 cm from the walls or other objects.

• Keep the filters clean. Under normal conditions, filters should only need
cleaning once every two weeks. Since the filters remove airborne particles,
more frequent cleaning maybe necessary, depending on the air quality.

• For the initial start-up set the fan speed to maximum and the thermostat to
4-5 degrees lower than the current temperature. Thereafter, set the fan to
low and set the thermostat to your desired setting.

• To protect the unit we recommend the unit should only be used when the
room temperature is between 15°C and 35°C.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste.
All unwanted accessories and packaging should be sorted and
taken to a recycling centre for disposal in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.

By purchasing this product, the customer is taking on the obligation
to deal with its safe disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE).

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with
general household waste. It must be disposed of according to the
laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at
a recognised disposal facility.

Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations Act 2009, Clarke
International are required to inform the owner of products containing
batteries (as defined within these regulations), that they must also be disposed
of at a recycling centre or suchlike facility.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Always fit a 13 Amp fuse.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

Earth

(Green and Yellow)

WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY.

Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230 V AC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard

WARNING! THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth

If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

•The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked N.

•The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked L.

•The Yellow and Green wire must be connected to the terminal which is
marked E or .

.

.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD)

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs
yourself.

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OVERVIEW

NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION

1 Air Outlet Flap 6 Air Filter Frame (side)

2 Control Panel 7 Power Cable Storage Hooks

3 Handle 8 Drainage Cap and Plug

4 Air Intake (rear) 9 Plug Storage Socket

5 Air Outlet Port (for ducting)

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CONTROL PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

1. Power Button

Press the button to turn the air conditioner
ON/OFF.

2. Swing Button

Pressing the swing button makes the
louvres move up and down.

3. Speed Button

Press the speed button to select between
High / Mid / Low speed.

4. Temp/Time adjustment buttons

5. Mode Button

Press the mode button to select between
cooling / fan and dehumidification.

6. Timer Button

In standby mode, press the button to set
the ON time.

When the air conditioner is on, press the
button to set the OFF time.

7. Display Window

8. Remote Sensor

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9.

C / oF Switching Button

Press the button to switch between oC / oF.

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CONTENTS

The following components are supplied in the box;

1. Air Conditioner

2. Exhaust Duct Set

3. Remote Control Unit (including 2 x AAA batteries)

4. Window Kit

Should any loss or damage be apparent, please contact your CLARKE dealer
immediately.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Do not position your air conditioner where it will be exposed to

sources of heat above 35

1. Always transport the air conditioner upright or resting on one side.
Remember to drain the tank before moving the appliance.

2. Position the unit on a level, dry
surface at least 50 cm away from
surrounding objects.

3. Screw the air exhaust duct on to
the air outlet located on the rear
of the air conditioner.

4. Insert the other end of the air
exhaust duct into the window
sealing plate.

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C.

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5. Move the air conditioner into position and extend the flexible exhaust duct
to suit your window layout.

NOTE: The length of the exhaust duct is variable between 480mm and

1500mm (adaptors included). Using a shorter length of ducting
uses less energy.

NOTE: The length of duct has been designed to suit the specification of

the air conditioner. Do not use an extension or change to a
different size duct as it may lead to poor performance.

6. The flexible exhaust ducting can
be bent to an angle if followed by
a straight section but tight curves
and kinks must always be
avoided.

7. Extend the two parts of the
window sealing plate and fit into
the window opening, below or
beside the window panel as
shown above.

8. Secure in position by closing the window, or if not secure, wedge or
otherwise secure the window slider plate so that it cannot fall out.

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FITTING BATTERIES

1. Slide the battery cover away as
indicated by the arrow on the
rear of the remote control.

• Fit 2 x AAA batteries into the
battery compartment following
the polarity diagram inside.

OPERATION

GENERAL OPERATION

• If the room is exposed to direct sunlight, draw any curtains during the
sunniest part of the day.

1. Press the Power button to switch
the air conditioner On/Off.

• The unit will select the last mode
used.

COOLING MODE (COOL)

1. Press the mode button repeatedly
to select COOL.

• The cool indicator lamp lights up.

2. Press the Temp/Time adjustment
buttons to select the temperature

between 16 oC - 30 oC.

3. Press the speed button to select
between High / Mid / Low speed.

4. Press the swing button to set the
air outlet flap moving up and down to circulate the air more freely if
required.

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FAN MODE (FAN)

1. Press the mode button repeatedly
to select FAN.

• The FAN indicator lamp lights up.

2. Press the speed button to select
between High / Mid / Low speed.

NOTE: In fan mode, you cannot set

the temperature.

DEHUMIDIFYING MODE (DRY)

1. Remove the drain cap / plug from
the rear of the air conditioner and
connect the drainage hose to the
outlet.

2. Place the other end of the
drainage hose into a bucket.

3. Press the mode button repeatedly
to select DRY.

• The dry indicator lamp lights up.

• If the room temperature is above

o

C (62oF), the fan will come on.

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• It will go off again if the room
temperature drops below 15

o

F).

(59

o

C

• In dehumidify mode, the fan runs
at low speed and cannot be adjusted.

• The temperature setting cannot be adjusted in dehumidifying mode.

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TIMER MODE

TO SET THE “ON” TIME (IN STANDBY MODE)

1. Press the Timer button to set the ON time.

2. Press the Time adjustment buttons to set the ON time (1-24 hours).

• The timer indicator lamp lights up.

TO SET THE “OFF” TIME (WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON)

1. Press the Timer button to set the OFF time.

2. Press the Time adjustment buttons to set the OFF time (1-24 hours).

• The timer indicator lamp lights up.

FAULT CODES

The following fault codes can be displayed on the control panel.

Code Diagnosis of Fault Action Required

E1 Coil temp is abnormal. Return to CLARKE Service Department

for repair.

E2 Room temp is abnormal. Return to CLARKE Service Department

for repair.

E4 Anti-freezing protection. None, will recover automatically when

the temperature exceeds 8

FL Water is full inside the

machine.

Drain water from the drain port at the
bottom rear of the unit.

o

C.

DRAINING OFF THE WATER

MANUAL DRAINAGE:

1. When the internal water tank is full, the unit will stop working and show “FL”
on the display panel.

2. Turn off the unit using the power button and unplug from the mains. Try not
to move the air conditioner abruptly as this may cause water to spill out
from the internal water tank.

3. Place a tray under the drain port.

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4. Remove the drain cap / plug from the drain port - water will drain from the
water tank.

5. Once drained, replace the drain cap / plug and switch back on.

CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE

1. Remove the drain cap / plug from
the drain port

2. Use a suitably sized water pipe to
connect to the drain port.

3. You can plumb this pipe into your
current plumbing system, lead it
outside or use a water pump.

4. Note: This model has a self­evaporative function, which
reduces the need to empty the
water tank.

NOTE: If the unit is vented correctly

most of the water is reused to cool the condenser coils and any
excess is evaporated.

NOTE: Please do not use continuous drainage if you intend to use the

self-evaporating facility.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

WARNING: PLEASE SHUT OFF THE UNIT AND UNPLUG FROM THE MAINS
BEFORE CLEANING OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.

1. Clean the outside surfaces of the unit with a duster or a soft, moist cloth.

• Do not use solvents which could damage the plastic components.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTERS

Clean the air filters every 2 weeks. If the air filter is blocked with dust,
performance will be affected.

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1. Remove the rear grille.

2. Slide out the 3 air filters.

NOTE: One of the filters is attached

to the rear grille.

3. Wash the air filters gently in warm
water with a mild detergent.

4. Rinse the filters and dry them
gently out of direct sunlight.

• Make sure the filters are dry
before use.

5. Clip the filters back into position and re-fit the grille.

END OF SEASON CLEANING

If the air conditioner is not going to be used for a long time:

1. Drain the internal water tank (page 13).

2. Run the air conditioner in fan mode for 2 hours to dry out the inside.

3. Switch off the unit and disconnect the power cable. Coil it around the
hooks at the back of the machine and set the plug in the socket provided.

4. Clean the filters.

5. Dismantle the exhaust ducting and store it safely.

6. Remove the batteries from the remote control to preserve battery life.

7. Cover the air conditioner with a plastic bag and store it in a dry place.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

The unit fails to
operate

Inefficient
cooling

Noise or
vibration

Compressor
doesn't work

The remote

control
doesn't work

Unit is not plugged in. Plug the unit into a suitable

power source.

Water tank is full (display shows “FL” Drain the water container.

Room temperature is unsuitable. Check that room

temperature is between

O

15

C - 35OC

Unit is in direct sunlight. Draw the curtains

Doors or windows open or another
heat source in the room.

Filter screen is dirty. Clean the filter screen

Air inlet or air outlet is blocked. Remove the blockage

Exhaust air hose not connected
properly.

Is the unit standing on an uneven
surface?

Flowing noise from inside the air
conditioner

Heat protection circuit has cut in. Wait 3 minutes before re-

The unit is too far away. Move closer to the unit.

Batteries are flat. Replace the batteries.

Remote control not pointing at the
air conditioner.

Close windows/doors.
Remove the heat source.

Connect the Exhaust air hose
properly.

Stand the unit on a flat, firm
surface.

This is normal, it is refrigerant
being circulated

starting unit.

Aim the remote control at the
unit.

GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not affect your
statutory rights.

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AC13050 COMPONENT PARTS

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No Description No Description

1 Wheel 35 Driving rocker

2 Chassis 36 Step motor

3 Compressor foot pad 37 Swing motor base

4Gasket 38Connecting rod

5 Nut 39 Driven rocker

6 Compressor assembly 40 Shaft sleeve

7 Exhaust pipe 41 Front panel

8 Exhaust pipe dumping rubber 42 Support strip

9 Compressor cable assembly 43 Air deflecting strip (lower)

10 Compressor bushing 44 Air deflecting strip (middle)

11 Air suction pipe 45 Air deflecting strip (upper)

12 Air suction pipe dumping rubber 46 Display board face film

13 Air duct - left 47 Control panel

14 Air wheel 48 Electric control display panel

15 Air duct - right 49 Air dust diaphragm

16 Air exhaust motor 50 Electric control box

17 Power line card 51 Isolating column

18 Water plug 52 Main PCB

19 Water pan 53 Control box cover

20 n/a 54 Sensor assembly

21 Pumping wheel 55 Fan capacitor

22 n/a 56 Capacitor card

23 Pumping motor 57 Compressor capacitor

24 Water pan cover 58 Rear panel

25 Air outlet foam 59 Power cable

26 Condenser assembly 60 Power line hook

27 Capillary 61 Strainer -small

28 Strainer 62 Strainer-large

29 Side plate - left 63 Air inlet grille

30 Side plate - right 64 Remote control

31 Evaporator 65 Air exhaust flat nozzle

32 Coil card 66 Air exhaust hose

33 Safety net 67 Air exhaust joint

34 Air outlet foam 68 Window sealplate assembly

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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