Climette Ca1226, Ca1216fr, Ca1826fr, Ch1226fr, Ch1826fr Installation Guide

Installation and Operating Instructions

Room Air Conditioners for
Double-Hung Windows & Thru
the wall installation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENGLISH

Important Safety Information ................................1

Installation................................................................3

Operation ................................................................6

Maintenance ..........................................................7

roubleshooting ......................................................8

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How to Obtain Warranty Service or Parts..............9

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Keep these instructions for future reference

For additional questions please call

1-217-347-6459

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

For Future Reference

Write down the model and serial numbers
The model and serial numbers can be found on the side of
the cabinet near the control panel. Use these numbers in
any correspondence or service calls concerning your air
conditioner.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS,
WORDS AND LABELS

What You Need To Know About
Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this manual are not meant to cover all possible

onditions and situations that may occur. Common

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ense, caution and care must be exercised when

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operating or cleaning tools and equipment.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.

ANGER

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

ANGER

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Important Grounding Requirements

• Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug
on the power supply cord, which must be plugged

nto a properly grounded three-prong wall

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receptacle for your protection against possible

hock hazard. For models up to and including 7.5

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amperes, use a grounding type wall receptacle to
match the cord plug.

• For models above 7.5 amperes use a single outlet
grounding type wall receptacle to match the cord
plug.

Do not operate this air conditioner without proper
time delay circuit protection (circuit breaker or fuse).
Refer to serial plate for proper power supply
requirements.

Recommended Wire Sizes

(As installed per building code) :
PROTECTOR SIZEWIRE GAUGE

15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM

125V

15A

250V

20A

250V

15A

250V

30A

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates an potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

DANGER

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Plug unit only into a grounded electrical outlet.

• Do not use an extension cord or plug adapter with
this unit. Do not alter cord or plug end. Do not
remove warning label on cord.

• Do not operate unit with decorative front or filter
removed.

• If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 115
volts and greater than 7.5 amps, it must have its
own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or
unit should be operated on that fuse or circuit
breaker.

• If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 230
volts, it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker,
and no other device or unit should be operated on
that fuse or circuit breaker.

e recommend that a qualified electrician install

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unit in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances.

• Use copper conductors of correct wire gauge and
protector size only

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Power Cord with
Arc Detection Device

The power cord supplied with this air conditioner is
equipped with an Arc Detection Device designed to shut

ff power to the unit when it senses an arc fault condition.

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An arc fault is an unintentional electrical discharge that

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aged, or improperly used. An arc fault can be potentially

azardous if left undetected.

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DANGER

• Do not remove or modify this plug
Do not use as an on/off switch

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Do not use outdoors
Do not push furniture against or place furniture on the

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electrical cord. This can trip the test switch and/or
damage the cord and become a potential condition
for arcing

Do not attempt to repair the cord. If the cord requires

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replacement, call an authorized servicer.

• The Arc Detection Device is not a Ground Fault
Interrupter and should not be used as such

• The Arc Detection Device contains an electronic circuit
board and should not be submerged or exposed to
water spray

Resetting

If the Arc Detection Device has tripped, the reset
button will pop up.

Follow these steps to reset the Arc Detection Device:

1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet

2. Press the reset button

3. Plug the unit back into electrical outlet

4. Check to see if power has returned to the unit

Testing

You should test the Arc Detection Device equipped
power cord monthly, after every major electrical storm,
or if power to your Room Air Conditioner has been
interrupted.

Follow these steps to test the Arc Detection Device:

1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet

2. Press the reset button
Plug the unit back into electrical outlet

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4. Press test button. Unit should trip and reset button will
pop up.

5.

Press reset button again for use

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Use two or more people to move and install air
conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.

CAUTION

• Do not cut, alter or remove any of the expanded
polystyrene (styrofoam) inside this air conditioner.

Do not introduce objects in the air discharge area. This

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could cause permanent damage.

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Do not pour liquids on the air conditioner as this could
cause a malfunction. With the unit unplugged, use a
damp cloth for cleaning the unit.

CAUTION

• Do not use strong solvents to clean the air conditioner.

• Clean the air conditioner filter every two weeks to
avoid overheating caused by air obstruction. Do not
operate without filter.

Do not obstruct the air intake area of your air

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conditioner, as this could cause overheating, thus
activating the unit’s security switch and shutting off the
unit.

Do not block air circulation to outside louvers of

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cabinet.

Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains, or

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furniture, or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other
buildings.

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Do not run the air conditioner with an outside
protective cover in place. This could result in fire or
mechanical damage within the air conditioner.

• Carefully inspect the location where the air conditioner
will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of
the unit over an extended period of time.

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If above test fails, stop using the air conditioner and
contact customer service
free number:
1-866-629-8441

by calling the following toll-

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Installation

indow Requirements:

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This air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in standard
double-hung windows with actual opening width of 26 7/8” to 41

/8” and clear, vertical opening of 15 5/8” minimum from bottom

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of sash to sill. Unit can be installed in 23 7/8” wide window, if
cabinet side seals are removed.

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Tools Needed

Fastener Identification

Installation Parts Kit contents:

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crewdrivers

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Carpenter’s Level

atchet or Driver with 1/4” socket

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Tape Measure

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Window Installation

Decorative Front Removal

1. Remove the 3/8” phillips screws on either side of the cabinet

2. Gently pull forward while grasping both sides of the decorative
front.

Removing the Chassis

1. Remove the two (2) shipping screws from the rear bottom side
of the cabinet. These shipping screws may be discarded.

23 7/8” to 41 5/8”

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Description

1” wood screw

5/8” wood screw

Cabinet

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Decorative Front

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15 5/8” minimum

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Actual size

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3/8” phillips screw

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2. Remove the two (2) antitheft screws from the bottom front
sides of the cabinet. RETAIN THESE SCREWS, they will be
replaced later in the installation.

3. Slide the chassis out of the cabinet by grasping the base pan
handle and pulling forward while bracing the top bar.

Filler Panel Frame Installation

1. Slide the filler panel frame onto the air conditioner cabinet using
the tracks on the top bar and bottom bar of the unit. Slide the
frame as close to the air conditioner as possible so that the curtain
locks into place.

2. Gently pull the frame out until it is the correct length for

your application.

CAUTION

Use caution when working around exposed sharp edges of the
cabinet and sharp coils to avoid injury or torn clothing.

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Shipping Screws

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Cabinet

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Anti-theft screws

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op Bar

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Filler Panel Frame

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Filler Panel Locking Edge

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Chassis

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Base pan handle

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Bottom Bar

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Cabinet

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Window Installation (cont.)

1. Open window, by raising lower window sash, and
ark the center of window sill. Carefully place

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abinet in window and align center hole on the

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ottom bar with the center mark on the window sill.

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Window sill

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Bottom Bar

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Side View

Carpenter’s Level

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Window sash

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Filler Panel

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1” Wood Screw

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top bar. (Do not release your grip on the cabinet until
the lower window sash is in its final position).

3. Attach the cabinet to the window sill by driving one 1”
ong wood screw through the bottom bar into the

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indow sill.

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Be sure cabinet maintains an downward pitch. Air
conditioner should slant slightly downward on the
outside as shown by 1/2 a bubble off on a carpenter’s
level. This outward pitch prevents water from
entering the room.

Securing the Filler Panels

4. Slide filler panels outward until they touch window

sash tracks.

5. Secure top of filler panels by driving a 5/8” wood

screw through each top mounting hole into

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window sash.

2. Close lower window sash until it touches behind the

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6. Secure bottom of filler panels by driving a 5/8”
wood screw into window sill through each filler
panel tab.

7. Install chassis into cabinet.

5/8” wood screw

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Window sill

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WARNING

Do not obstruct the air intake area of your air conditioner, as
this could cause overheating, thus activating the units
security switch and shutting off the unit. Do not block aiflow
inside with blinds, curtains, or furniture. Do not block airflow
outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings.

Installing the Chassis into the Cabinet

1. Slide the chassis into the cabinet.

2. Replace the two anti-theft screws at the bottom
front sides of cabinet.

3. To replace the decorative front, line up the top tabs
and and sides, and gently press into position.
Reattach the screws on both sides of the decorative
front. Make sure the power cord aligns with the
power cord slot on the bottom of the decorative
front. Make sure the decorative front is secure
before reconnecting the plug and operating the
unit.

4. Cut plastic foam seal to width of window and install
between upper and lower window sash.

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Foam Seal
Lower sash

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Filler panel

Use latex or silicone sealant (not supplied) to fill any

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Molding

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Window Sill

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Anti-Theft screw

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Chassis
Dec front

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minor openings.

CAUTION

Do not drill a hole in the bottom pan. Unit is designed to
operate with approximately 1/2” of water in bottom pan.

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Installing Cabinet in Minimum Width Window

1. Remove filler panels on air conditioner cabinet.

2. Refer to steps 1 through 3 of Window Installation instructions.

3. Close window until it touches behind air conditioner top bar.

4. Fasten top bar to window frame using 5/8” washer head screw.

5. If filler is required on sides of air conditioner, cut plastic foam
seal to size and fill both sides.

6. Use silicone or latex sealant (not supplied to fill any minor
openings.

7. Install chassis into cabinet.

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Consult your authorized dealer or importer for alternative
installation instructions.

Through-the-wall Installation

This air conditioner is designed as a slide-out type chassis, making it
possible to install it through-the-wall in both existing and new
construction. We recommend that this type of installation be
performed with professional assistance.

• IMPORTANT:
applicable electrical and building codes and ordinances.

• It is recommended that you have help to install your unit and that
you use proper lifting technique to avoid personal injury.

• It is important that you inspect the condition of the wall where
the air conditioner will be installed.

• Be sure the wall can support the weight of the unit.

• All cabinet louvers MUST BE on the outdoor side of the wall. DO
NOT BLOCK SIDE LOUVERS.

• The cabinet must be installed level from side-to-side and with a
downward tilt from inside to outside.

1. First remove the Decorative front panel and chassis from the

cabinet, then remove top bar from the cabinet.

2. Determine the size of the opening for a wood frame by adding

1/8” to the width and height of the cabinet. Measure height
from top of cabinet to bottom of bar. Add this measurement to
the thickness of wood used to build the frame. This will
determine the size of wall opening needed. Minimum 1” thick
lumber is recommended when building the frame. When
determining finish frame thickness, be sure not to cover side
louvers on the cabinet.

This appliance must be installed according to all

Top Bar Attach top bar here

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3. Install the finished frame in the wall opening square and level,

nail or screw it securely to the wall and place the cabinet into
the framed wall opening.

4. Make sure cabinet projects into the roomside of the wall 1

1/4” at the top and 1 1/2” at the bottom to ensure proper tilt
and access to the anti-theft screw, then fasten cabinet to the
frame by drilling twelve (12) 1” wood screws (not supplied)
through the cabinet and into the frame. (Fig. 1 &2)

If installation is made in a building with brick veneer
construction, a steel angle lintel must be used to support the
bricks above the cabinet.(Fig.3)

Install a 3/4” X 1 1/2” wood filler strip between the bottom bar

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and the interior, caulk both top and bottom of this strip. After
cabinet is installed caulk all openings, inside and outside
between finish frame and cabinet to prevent moisture from
getting to the interior of the wall. Use of flashing (driprail) will
further prevent water from dripping inside the wall.

6. Install chassis into cabinet.

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Fig. 3

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Wood frame

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1” wood screws

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Cabinet

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Bottom Bar

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Interior wall
Decorative Fr

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2” Wood frame
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1 1/4” space

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Caulking

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Flashing (drip rail)
Side louvers

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