Comfort-Aire RAD-183A Owner’s Manual

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MODELS: P_D-1i83A

FOR "fOUR RECORDS

Write the mode_ and serial numbers here:

Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit,

Dealer's Name

Date Pu_sed
m Staple your receipt to this page in the event you need

to p_ date of purcha_ or for warranty issues.

READ THiS MANUAL

inside you _11 find maw helpful hlnLs on how to u_ and
main_in your air conditioner prop,edy.Just a liWe prevenU_
_re on your part _n s_ you a groat deal of time and
money Mr _e I_ of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answersi to common problems in _e cha_
of troubleshooting tj_. If you _i_ our _art of

Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not n_ to _ll for
servi_ at all.

• Contact the authorized _r¢|ce technic_Jan_r repair

or maintenan_ of this unit, Call 1-877-755-7932to

locate _e nearest ASC.

• Contact the installer for installation of th_ unit.

• The air conditioner is not intended for u_ by young

children or irrcal_s without supervision,

• Young children should _ su_rvised to ensure that

they do not prelacywith the air conditioner.

• When the power cerd is. to be replaced, replacement

_rk shall be _rfermed by authorized personnel only
using only _nuine repla_ment parts.

• installation work mu_ be performed in acco_ance

with the National Ele_c _de by quailed and
authorized personnel only.

2 Room Air Conditioner

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions

must be followed.

II incorrect operation due to ignoring instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness

is classified by the fol!owing indications,

WAiRNIr-,IG This symbol indicates the possibility' of death or serious i_ury. "]

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[.& CAUTION Thissym_indicates the possibility of injury or damage to properties only...,J

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

[] Installation

• Othe_isie, it may cause a fire
or electricaJ shock.

• it may cause failure and
electric sh_ck.

WARNINQ

* Othent¢ise, it may cause a fire

or electrical shock.

* Sharp edges may cause

* It will cause electric sh_k or fire

due to heat generation.

• It may cause explosion or fire,

injur_y.

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Safety Precautions

[] Operation

• There is danger of fire or electric
sh_k,

* It may cause fire and el_tric

sh_k.

• Jtwill cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation,

° it will cause failure of machine or

electric sh_k.

• Otherwise, it may _use a fire
or electrical shock,

• The _pearance of the air

conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop surface

flaws.

° Otherwise it may cause fire and

electric shock accident.

* An oxygen shortage may occur,

4 Room Air Conditioner

° Otherwise, it may"electrical

shock and failure.

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

cause Injury

• Prevent accidental startup and
the possibility of injury:

Safety Precautions

, It will cause electric shock or fire • It will cause electric shock or fire, ,. It will cause electric sh_k

due to heat generation,

) S "-.,v

• It may cause electric shock and
damage.

- Othe_ise, Jtmay cause
explosion, and a fire.

[] Installation

• Otherwi_, it may cau_ dispute _th the

oThey are sharp and may cause

injury.

CAUTION

• _erwise, it may cause vibration or water

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Safety Precautions

[] Operation

° It may cause injury: • it may Ruse product failure ° The appearance d 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.

° Operation without filters will

cause failure,

• Otherwi_, it may do harm
your health,

, It contains containments and will

make you sick,

• _e_se, it may cause
personal injury.

6 Room Air Conditioner

@

Before 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/st:op operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

6. If the cordlplug is damaged, replace it with only an authorized replacement
part.

i. 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

ai_low 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.
preseP¢ing precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art o_ects). 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 inju_ 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 ale,s you to the risk of electric shock,

This symbol ale,s you to hazards that could cause harm to
the air conditioner:

This symbol indicates special notes.

This appaianceshould be installedin a_ordance withthe National Electric Code

Vertical Air Deflector

(HorizontalLouver)

Air Intake(InletGrille

Air Fi_ter RemoteController

Horizon_ Air Deflector

(Ve_ica_Louver)

Air Discharge

Conden_r

8 Room Air Conditioner

Pan

Compressor

PowerCord

ControUBoard

Evaporator

ElectricalSafety

115V_- 230V~

The shape may be different according to its model

Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply

S_a_ 12:5V,3_wiregrounding

receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC

Standard 250V_ 3-wire grounding
receptacle rated 15A 250V AC

Use 15 AMP, time

delay fuse or 15 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 bu_on and then the
RESET button if the TEST button does not

m

trip or if the RESET button will not stay

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

technician.

Never push the test button on the plug
while the unit is operating .Damage to

the plug may result.

This d_ice contains chemical including
lead, known to the State of California to

_use 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 must be found

corrected before further use,

Use 20 AMP, time

delay fuse or" 20 AMP

Standard 250V 3wire grounding
receptacle rated 20A, 250V A©

c_rcuit breaker,

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD on 230,
20& and 230/208 Volt units

NI wiring should be made in accordance with local
electrical codes and regulations.

Aluminum house wiring may pose special
problem& Consult a qualified electrician,

The conductors insidethis cord are
surrounded by shields, whichmonitor

leakage current.
These shields are not grounded.

Periodically examine the cord for any

damage. Do not use this product in the
event _e shields become _posed,

Avoid sh_k hazard. The p,lugcan not
be user serviced, Opening the tamper

resistant sealed portion of _e plug
voids all warranties and performance
claims. DO NOT use the plug

as an on-off switch.

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Electrical Safety

IMPORTANT
(PL_SF_ READ CAREFULLY)

FOR THE USER'S PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED

The power cord of this appliance is equip_d with a
three-prong (grounding) plug. Use this with a standard

three-s_ot (grounding) wa_l power outlet to minimize the
hazard d 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 PLUG.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potentiaJ safety hazards, we strongly
discourage the use d an extension cord.

10 Room Air Conditioner

Installation

INSIDE

FOAM ...........

114Bubble

COOLED

AIR_

1,To avoid vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly,

2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the unit.
if the unit receives direct sunlight, build an awning to shade the cabinet.

3, There should be no obstacle, like a fence, within 20'' which might restrict heat radiation from the condenser

4. To prevent reducing performance, install the unit so that louvers of the cabinet are not blocked.

5, Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front (about 1/2"

or 1/4 bubble ), This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.

6, Install the unit with i_ bottom portion 30~60" above the floor level,

7. Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the,wall to prevent air and insects from getting into the room,

8. The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit. The green wire must be grounded.

9. Connect the drain tube to the base pan hole in the rear side if you need to drain (consult a dealer.)
Plastic hose or equivalent may be connoted to the drain tube.

OUTSIDE FENCE

AWNING

HEAT

The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward and down_rd.

(a) (b) (c)

A. Before attaching the front grille to the cabinet, ff you want to pull out the filter upward;

1. Open the inlet grille slightly (a).

2_Turn inside out the front grille (a),
3, Disassemble the inlet grille from the front grille with separating the hinged part by inserting a straight type

screw-driver tip (b),

4. Then, rotate the inlet grille 180 degrees and insert the hooks into bottom holes of the front grille.

5. Insert the filter and attach the front grille to the cabinet.

B. ff you want to puff out the filter downward;

The grille is already designed that way.

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Installation

All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry,
or metal.

1_This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung

windows with actual opening widths from 29" to 41"

The top and bosom window sashes must open sufficiently to

allow a clear vertical opening of 18" from the bottom of the
upper sash [o the window sill.

2. The sill offset (height between the interior and exterior sills)
must be less than 1 1/4"_

29" to 41'_

18" min

Stooi

_.o_ Offset

Less

"_%,,.i' than1 '/4"

.o-" _Extedor

ilJ'i'

Foam strip Foam-PE
(Plain-Back) (Adhesive-Backed)

iiiiii iii k

Ty_ A (14) Type B (7) Type C(5) TypeD (2) Carfia_ Bolt (2) L_k Nut (4)

12 Room Air Conditioner

PREPARATIONOFCHASSIS

i. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at

both sides and at the back_

2 Slide the unit out:from the cabinet by gripping

the base pan handle and pulling forward while
bracing the cabinet.

3. Cut the window sash seal to the proper length.
Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-PE to

the underside of the window sash.

Installation

Shipping screws

4. Remove the backing from Foam-PE with 3 holes
and attach it to the bo_orn of the Top retainer

bar.

5, Attach the Top retainer bar on the top of the

cabinet with 3 screws (Type A).

6. Insert the Frame guides into the bottom of the
cabinet,

7 Insert the Frame Curtain into the Top retainer bar

and Frame guides.

8 Fasten the curtains to the unit with 10 screws

(Type A) at both sides,

Fig. 2

Toprelier bar

Foarn-PE

Top retainer bar

Screw

(TypeA)

Screw(TypeA)

"Frameguide Fig. 4

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