Comfort-aire BGE-103A User Manual

Models: BGE-103A

BGE-123A !

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Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial # You can find them on a label on the side of each unit. Dealer's Name Date Purchased

• Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need it to prove date of purchase or for warranty issues.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

PRECAUTION

• Contact the authorized service technician for repair

or maintenance of this unit.

• Contact the installer for installation of this unit.

• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young

children or invalids without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.

• When the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by authorized personnel only

using only genuine replacement parts.

• Installation work must be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code by qualified and

authorized personnel only.

2 Room Air Conditioner

SafetyPrecautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

• Incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.

,WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. /

kCAUTION This symbol indicates the possibilityof injury or damage to properties only

• Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

• Installation

• Otherwise, it may cause a

fire or electrical shock.

° It may cause failure and

electric shock.

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

kWARNING

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Sharp edges may cause

injur__

° It will cause electric shock or

fire due to heat generation.

° It may cause explosion or

fire. _,_

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Safety Precautions

• Operation

• There is danger of fire or electric shock.

• It may cause fire and electric shock.

• Otherwise it may cause fire and electric shock accident.

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

• It will cause failure of machine or electric shock.

° Otherwise, it may electrical

shock and failure.

° Otherwise, it may cause a

fire or electrical shock.

• The appearance of the air conditioner may deteriorate,

change color, or develop surface flaws. _

° An oxygen shortage may

occur.

4 Room Air Conditioner

• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may

cause inju ry._._._.

• Prevent accidental startup and the possibility of injury.

Safety Precautions

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

• It may cause electric shock and damage.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

° Otherwise, it may cause

explosion, and a fire.

• It will cause electric shock.

•They are sharp and may cause injury.

_,CAUTION

• Installation

• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the neighbors.

° Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water

leakage.

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Safety Precautions

• Operation

• It may cause injury. • Itmay cause product failure. • The appearance of the air conditioner may deteriorate, change color, or develop

surface flaws.

° It may cause an injury

through dropping of the unit or falling down.

• It may cause injury. ° Otherwise, itmay do harm

• Operation without filters will cause failure.

to your health.

• Itcontains containments and will make you sick.

° Otherwise, itmay cause

personal injury.

6 Room Air Conditioner

Prior to Operation

1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2. Plug in the power plug properly.

3. Use a dedicated circuit.

4. Do not use an extension cord.

5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

6. If the cord/plug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement part.

1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct

airflow for extended periods of time.

2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with stoves or other heating devices.

3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. preserving precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage

could damage the items.

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when handling sharp metal edges.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit's power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.

For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.

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Introduction

This symbol alerts you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that could cause harm to

the air conditioner.

This symbol indicates special notes.

_WARNING

This appliance should be installed in accordance with the National Electric Code.

THE SLEEVE AND THE REAR GRILLE

(optionally supplied with your unit)

SLEEVE ASSEMBLY

(IncludingAluminum Reargrille)

THE UNIT

VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR

(HorizontalLouver

REAR GRILLE (Aluminum Rear grille)

AIR FILTER

INLET GRILLE

(Air Intake)

HORIZONTALAIR DEFLECTOR

8 Room Air Conditioner

AIR DISCHARGE

CABINET

FRONT GRILLE

(Vertical Louver)

VENT CONTROL

ElectricalSafety

115V- 230V-

¢...............%

The shape may be different according to its model.

Use Wall Receptacle

Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC

Standard 250V, 3-wire grounding

receptacle rated 15A, 250V AC

Standard 250V, 3-wire grounding

receptacle rated 20A, 250V AC

Power Supply

Use 15 AMP. time delay fuse or 15 AMP.

circuit breaker.

Use 20 AMP. time delay fuse or 20 AMP.

circuit breaker.

Power cord may include a current interrupter device, A test and reset button is provided on the plug case. The device should be tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TEST button and then the

RESET button, If the TEST button does not trip or if the RESET button will not stay

engaged, discontinue use of the air conditioner and contact a qualified service

technician,

&WARNING

Never push the test button during operation

Otherwise this plug can damaged.

This device contains chemical, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Do not remove, modify or immerse this plug. If this device trips, the cause itto be

corrected before further use.

_k CAUTION

The conductors inside this cord are surrounded by shields, which monitor

leakage current. These shields are not grounded.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD on 230,

208, and 230/208 Volt units. All wiring should be made in accordance with local

electrical codes and regulations. Aluminum house wiring may pose special

problems. Consult a qualified electrician.

Periodically examine the cord for any damage. Do not use this product in the event the shields become exposed. Avoid shock hazard, this unit can not be user serviced opening the tamper resistant. Sealed portion of the unit voids all warranties and performance

claims. This unit not intended for use as an on-off switch.

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Electrical Safety

IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS

APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this with a standard three-slot (grounding) wall power outlet to minimize the

hazard of electric shock. The customer should have the

wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER PL UG.

A. SITUATIONS WHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE

DISCONNECTED OCCASIONALLY:

Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly

discourage the use of an adapter plug. However, if you wish to use an adapter, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION

may be made. Use UL-listed adapter, available from most local hardware stores.

The large slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

large slot in the receptacle to assure a proper polarity

connection.

A CAUTION

:Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and

the waft receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. The customer should have the circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Disconnect the power cord from the adapter, using one hand on each. Otherwise, the adapter ground terminal might break. DO NOT USE the appliance with a broken

adapter plug.

B.SITUATIONSWHEN THE APPLIANCE WILL BE

DISCONNECTED OFTEN.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations. Unplugging the power cord frequently can lead to an

eventual breakage of the ground terminal. The wall

power outlet should be replaced by a three-slot (grounding) outlet instead.

10 Room Air Conditioner

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly discourage the use of an extension cord. However, if you wish to use an extension cord, use a CSA certified/UL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension cord,

rated at 15A, 125V.

Installation

Remove packing sheet from the back of the sleeve, and

packing corner and blue tape from the air conditioner.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

If you use an existing wall sleeve, you should

measure its dimensions.

Install the new air conditioner according to these

installation instructions to achieve the best performance. All wall sleeves used to mount the

new air conditioner must be in good structural condition and have a rear grille to securely attach

the new air conditioner. (FIG. 1) With the LGE sleeve(optionally supplied with your unit), you can maintain the best performance of the new air conditioner. (FIG. 2)

t3/32"

6ram)

Air Conditioner

Expanded aluminum metal grill_

LGE Wall Sleeve

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Check your available electrical service. The power supply available must be the same as that shown on the unit nameplate (found on left side of cabinet).

All models are equipped with a 3-prong service plug to provide proper service and safe positive grounding. Do not change plug in any way. Do not use an adapter plug. If your present wall outlet does not match your plug, call a qualified electrician to make the necessary corrections. SAVE CARTON for storage and this OWNER'S MANUAL for future

reference. The carton is the best way to store unit

during winter or when not in use.

16"(456 ram)

\_-. 25_7/_.

(656 mm)

(425ram)

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

2 Size options

ITEM NAME OF PARTS Q'TY

_1_ PLASTIC GRILLE 1 _2_ HORIZONTAL INSULATION STRIPS 2 _3_ AROUND INSULATION STRIPS 2 _4_ SUPPORT BLOCK 2

_5_ BAFFLE 1 <6_ TRIM FRAME 2 _7_ SHIM 2 _ PLASTIC NUTS AND WASHER SCREWS 4

_, CAUTION

Toavoidriskof personal injury, property damage, or product damage due to the weight of this device and sharp edges

that may be exposed:

• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard.Twoor more people are needed to move

and installthe unit. Topreventinjury or strain, use proper lifting and carrying techniqueswhen moving unit.

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

an extended period of time.

• Handle air conditioner with care.Wearprotectivegloves wheneverlifting or carrying the unit.AVOIDthe sharp metal fins of front and rear coils.

• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during installation.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

• Tight Fitting gloves • 3/8-inch open end

• Standard screwdriver wrench or adjustable

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pliers and ratchet

• Sharp knife • Tape measure

wrench

• 1/4-inch hex socket

• Electric drill

• 1/4-inch drill bit

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Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

We strongly recommend the removal of the old wall sleeve and the installation of a new

LGE Wall Sleeve.

If you decide to keep the existing wall sleeve,

you have to redirect the louvers at the back of the wall sleeve illustration. The use of pliers is

recommended. If you DO NOT redirect, you run the risk of poor performance or product failure.

This is not covered under the terms of the LGE warranty.

• Pick a location which will allow the conditioned air to blow into the area you want. Good installation

with special attention to the proper position of the unit will lessen the chance that service will be

needed.

ITEMS IN INSTALLATION HARDWARE

You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts

ITEM (inches)

Plastic grille Horizontal Insulation Strips

Around Insulation Strips Support Block

Baffle Shim

Trim Frame Washer Screw

Nuts(Plastic) Grille Rear

263/4 X 161/2 13/8 X 5/8 X 273/16 13/8 X 13/8 X 273/16

13/8 X 3/4 X 611/2 13/s X 13/s X 611/2 13/4 X 13/8 X 45/16

14 X 41/2 X 1/8

13X 1 X3/4

Qty.

HOW TO INSTALL

H Identify the existing wall sleeve before

installing the unit from the listed below.

Brand

White-Westinghouse

Frigidaire 25-1/2 15-1/4 16, 17-1/2

Carrier (52F series) General Electric

/Hotpoint

Whirlpool 25-7/8 16-1/2

Fedders/Emerson 27 16-3/4 16-3/4

LGE 25-7/8 15-17/32 16-23/32

Emerson/Fedders 26-3/4 15-3/4 15

Carrier (51S Series) 25-3/4 16-7/8 18-5/8

Friedrich 27 16-3/4 16-3/4

Wall Sleeve Dimensions (inches', Width Height Depth

or 22

26 15-5/8 16-7/8

17-1/8

or 23

or 19-3/4

All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition

and have a rear grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the

Air Conditioner,

_'1 Remove old air conditioner from existing wall

sleeve.

_-1 Clean the interior of an existing sleeve.

(Do not disturb seals.)

D all sleeve must be securely fastened in wall

before installing the air conditioner. Use the nails or screws through sleeve into wall, if needed. Repaint sleeve if needed.

_1_ Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the

unit. If you plan to use your existing wall sleeve, and it is not LGE, use procedure B or

C below.

Procedure Brand Depth(inches)

A LG E 16-23/32

1 1

2 2

4 4

r,_ Install new unit into wall sleeve.

White-Westinghouse

Frigidaire Carrier 16, 17-1/2 (52F series)

B General Electric

/Hotpoint

Whirlpool 17-1/8 or 23 Carrier (51S series) 18-5/8

Fedders/Emerson

Emerson/Fedders 15 Friedrich 16-3/4

A CAUTION

When installation is completed, replacement unit MUST have a rearward slope as shown. To achieve

1/4" slope, remove the backing from the 11-13/16"

shim strips and attach them as shown below in Fig.

3. Place the higher portion of shim to the front of the rib on base of wall sleeve.

1" highI _

II 3/4" High

FRONT14...........

I_"1 I_"1

SHIM PLACEMENT

or 22

16-7/8

16-3/4

or 19-3/4

UNiT Wall Sleeve

UNIT INSTALLATION

FIG. 3

12 Room Air Conditioner

PROCEDURE A

If you are using the new sleeve (optionally

Igl

supplied with your unit),skip to step 3. Otherwise, install the plastic grille from the kit.

Cut the plastic grille to 25-1/2" wide and 15- 1/4" high. Place the plastic grille to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flange.

FIG. 4

Installation

D Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.

_J_To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece

into the slot of the other piece as shown below. Slide trim over the front of the air conditioner

until trim is flush with sleeve as shown below.

Fasten the 4 washer screws to secure the

grille to the wall sleeve. If you need plastic nuts to mount plastic grille to the inside of the wall sleeve, there are plastic nuts in the installation

kit. The nuts are installed from the inside of the

sleeve and are pressed into the square holes of the rear flanges.

Remove the backing from the Horizontal Insulation strip 13/8x 3/8 x 273/16 and attach that

to the inside bottom of the sleeve as shown

below. Remove the backing from the Around Insulation strip 13/8x 3/4 x 611/2 and attach that

to the inside front of the sleeve as shown

below.

FIG. 5

Trim (2 ea)

Wall

FIG. 7

CAUTION

• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more

people are needed to move and install the unit.

To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting

and carrying techniques when moving unit.

• When handling the air conditioner, be careful

to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front

and rear coils.

• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during removal.

FIG. 6

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Installation

PROCEDURE B

M edirect the louvers at the back of the wall

sleeve to 60 ° angle as shown in the FIG 9. The use of pliers is recommended.

7 5/16"

60_ ................... __0 °

Rear Louvers

(Top View)

• " FIG.

_'_ If the wall sleeve already has a rear grille, skip

to step 4. If the wall sleeve does not have a rear grille or Iouvered panel, install the plastic grille from the kit. Cut the plastic grille to 25-

1/2" wide and 15-1/4" high. Place the plastic grille to the inside of the wall sleeve at the rear flange.

./_ %\

Place the plastic grille FIG. 9

_ Remove the backing from the Horizontal

Insulation strip 13/8x 5/8 x 273/16 and attach that

to the inside bottom of the sleeve as shown below. Remove the backing from the Around

Insulation strip 13/8x 3/4 x 611/2 and attach that

to the inside front of the sleeve as shown below.

\ .....

lf the depth of your existing wall sleeve is less

than or equal to 18", skip to step 7. Otherwise, cut the baffles and the support blocks according to length "A" in the table below.

Depth"D" of the existing Length "A" _/

wall sleeve (inches) (inches) _support

18 <D_<18-% 3/4 j_ Block

18-% <D_<I9-3/4 1-3/4 "1_ _ Baffle

19-3/4<D_<22 4 i_ FIG. 12

FIG. 1 1

Fasten the 4 washer screws to secure the grille to the wall sleeve. If you need plastic nuts

to mount plastic grille to the inside of the wall sleeve, there are plastic nuts in the installation

kit. The nuts are installed from the inside of the sleeve and are pressed into the square holes

of the rear flanges.

Fasten the screws

14 Room Air Conditioner

FIG.10

PROCEDURE B

Installation

W emove the backing from the support blocks

and attach them to the inside of the wall sleeve as shown FIG 15. Slide the baffle into slots of

the support blocks.

Sle

Block

FIG. 1

Install the new unit into the wall sleeve.

To assemble trim, snap the tab of each piece

into the slot of the other piece as shown below.

Slide trim over the front of the air conditioner

until trim is flush with sleeve as shown below.

• ,CAUTION

• Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more

people are needed to move and install the unit.

To prevent injury or strain, use proper lifting

and carrying techniques when moving unit.

• When handling the air conditioner, be careful

to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front

and rear coils.

• Make sure air conditioner does not fall during removal.

Trim (2 ea)

Wall

FIG. 14

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