Comfort-Aire RAD-183B Owner’s Manual

(RADS-151A)

MODEL:RADS-151A

RAD-183B

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FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

You can find the numbers on a label on the side of the
product.

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.

/O 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 an Authorized Service Center for repair or

maintenance of this unit. Call 1-877-755-7932 to
locate the nearest ASC.

• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young

children or those who require supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the air conditioner.

• If the power cord requires replacement, have an

Authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part.

• 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 instructions will cause harm or damage. The seriousness
is classified by the following indications.

• Because of the weight of the product, it is recommended that you have a helper to assist in

the installation.

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

kCAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only. 1

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

Be sure not to do.

Be sure to follow the instruction.

(&WARN,NG)

• Installation

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• Improper assembly or installation may cause
incorrect operation including injury, fire,

poor performance, and electric shock hazards.

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• It maycause explosion or fire.

• It may cause fire and electric shock.

• It may cause electric shock and failure.

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Safety Precautions

• Operation

• Otherwise, it will cause
electric shock or fire.

• It will cause electric shock or

fire.

• It will cause electric shock or
fire.

ON

• It will cause electric shock or
fire.

• It will cause electric shock or
fire.

• No grounding may cause
electric shock.

• Otherwise it will cause fire
and electric shock.

4 Room Air Conditioner

• It maycause fire and electric
shock.

• It may cause electric shock.

Safety Precautions

•The air conditioner must be operated in a
enclosed area to be most effective.

• It will cause electric shock or failure of
machine.

CAUTION

• Installation

• It may cause an explosion or fire.

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Water may enter the unit and degrade the

insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

•Edgesaresharpandmay
causeinjury.

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• It may cause failure of
appliance or performance

deterioration.

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• If the outer case _sdamaged,
it must be repaired or
replaced immediately.
Leaving it damaged could

result in the air conditioner
falling out of the window,

creating a safety hazard.

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Safety Precautions

• Operation

• It may cause injury.

Sharp

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

• Operation without filters or with
dirty filters will cause failure and
poor performance.

• It may cause electric shock
and damage.

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•This could injure the pet or

harm the plant•

• The appearance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop

surface flaws.

• Itwillwastepowerandmay
causeanaccident.

•Theairconditionerisnotdesigned

toactasarefrigerationsystem.

• It is not sanitary and could
cause illness or personal
injury.

• The chemicals in batteries
could cause burns or

other health hazards.

6 Room Air Conditioner

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• The chemicals in batteries could cause
burns or other health hazards.

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Before Operation

1. Plug in the power cord properly.

2. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard.

3. Do not use an extension cord. See page 11 for more details.

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

5. If the power cord is damaged and requires replacement, have an Authorized
Servicer install an exact 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.

4. The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate
control system.

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 an Authorized Service Center. See the

warranty page for details or call 1-877-755-7932. Have your model number and

serial number available. They should be written on page 2 of this manual.

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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.

_ ARNING: This appliance should be installed in accordance with the

National Electric Code.

Upper Guide

Cabinet _

Front Grille

Air Filter

Evaporator --

Control Board

Remote Controller __

8 Room Air Conditioner

Horizontal Air Deflector
(Horizontal Louver)

Vertical Air Deflector

(Vertical Louver)

Air Discharge

Intake

(Inlet Grille)

Brace

Compressor

Condenser

-- Base Pan

Power Cord

ElectricalSafety

115V~ 230V~

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Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply

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.

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

Use 15 AMP time delay fuse or 15 AMP
circuit breaker.

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Standard 250V, 3-wire grounding

receptacle rated 15A, 250V AC

Use 20 AMP time delay fuse or 20 AMP

Standard 250V, 3-wire grounding
receptacle rated 20A, 250V AC

circuit breaker.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

iMPORTANT GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS

Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug on its power supply cord, which must be plugged into
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle for your protection against possible shock hazard.

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ElectricalSafety

WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug.
To minimize the risk of electric shock, use the plug with a standard three-slot
grounding wall power outlet. If the power outlet does not include a grounding slot,

have a qualified electrician replace the outlet before you use the room air
conditioner.

WARNING: Changing the outlet without making the appropriate wiring

changes will create an unsafe condition that could result in fire or
electric shock. Refer all such work to a licensed and qualified

electrician.

Preferred method

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

WARNING: Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the power

plug.

WARNING: 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 wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.

WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is

properly grounded, have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician.

10 Room Air Conditioner

ElectricalSafety

We strongly discourage the use of an adapter due to potential safety hazards.

For temporary connections, use only a UL-listed adapter, available from most
local hardware stores. Ensure that the large slot in the adapter is aligned with

the large slot in the receptacle for a proper polarity connection.
To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on each to avoid

damaging the ground terminal. Avoid frequently unplugging the power cord as

this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage.

Temporary method

Adapter Plug_

Receptacle Cover

Screw

Metal

WARNING: Never use the appliance with a broken adapter.

115VOLT UNIT

We strongly discourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety

hazards.For temporary situations,use only CSA certified and UL listed 3-wire

grounded extension cords,rated 15 A,125V.

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

Aluminum house wiring may pose special problems. Consult a qualified electrician.

230,208, and 230/208 VOLT UNITS

These units are equipped with a three-prong grounding plug on the power supply cord, which
must be plugged into a matching properly groundedthree-prong wall receptacle for your protection

against possible shock hazard. If such an outlet is not present, one must be installed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT USE AN E×TENSION CORD on 230,208, and 230/208 Volt units.

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Installation

To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit

is installed securely and firmly Fence

Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine
directly on the unit. Cooled air i_.._ "_ Heat \\

The outside of the cabinet must extend outward for

at least 12" and there should be no obstacles, such J

as a fence or wall, within 20" from the back of the -

condenser.Cabinetbecause it will prevent heat radiation of the il t .._ Abo_2r"20,, ,. _

Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce the - -,............ _..........

cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.

_lb AUTION: All side louvers of the cabinet must remain exposed to the outside of thestructure.

Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front (about 1/2").
This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.

Install the unit with the bottom about 30"~60" above the floor level.

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

• This unit is designed for installation in standard double
hung windows with actual opening widths from 29"

to 41".

• The top and bottom window sash must open sufficiently
to allow a clear vertical opening of 18" from the bottom

of the upper sash to the window stool.

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Interiorwall "- .... ÷

29" min. I

(Withoutframecurtain)

J Sash

j Window

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Installation

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PREPARATION OF CHASSIS

Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet at both

sides and at the back.

Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan
handle and pulling forward while bracing the cabinet.

Cut the window sash seal to the proper length.

Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-Seal @to the
underside of the window sash.

Insert the Frame Guides @ into the bottom of the
cabinet.

Insert the Frame Curtain 0 into the Upper Guide and
Frame Guides @.

Fasten the curtains to the unit with 10 Type
A screws _).

" -- -Shipping

Screws

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Installation

'_ Open the window. Mark a line on the center of the

window stool betweenthe side window stop
moldings.

Loosely attach the sill bracket to the support
bracket using the carriage bolt andthe lock nut.

Bracket (_)

Carriage
Bolt (9)

)ort

Bracket (_)

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Attach the sill bracket to the window sill using the
screws (Type B).

Carefully place the cabinet on the window stool
and align the center mark on the bottom front with

the center line marked window stool.

Using the M-screw and the lock nut, attach the
support bracket to the cabinet track hole. Use the first
track hole after the sill bracket on the outer edge of

the window sill. Tighten the carriage bolt and the lock
nut. Be sure the cabinet slants outward.

CAUTION: Do not drill a hole in the bottom

,_ pan. The unit is designed to operate with

approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan.

Pull the bottom window sash down behind the Top
retainer bar until they meet.

II;_t'_"£/',',',_l:1. Do not pull the window sash down so tightly

that the movement of Frame curtain is

restricted.

Attach the cabinet to the window stool by

driving the screws (Type B) through the
cabinet into window stool.

2.The cabinet should be installed with a very
slight tilt downward toward the outside.

Cabinet

Track hole

Support-
Bracket

Carriage bolt
and lock nut

Upper
Guide

Window sash

Foam_-

Framecurtain

"1

Foam-PE

._per Guide

Machinescrew(TypeD)
andlocknut

of window
sill

(_ (Type B)

Sill bracket (_)

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Pull each Frame curtain fully to each window sash
track, and pull the bottom window sash down behind
the Top retainer bar until it meets.

Attach each Frame curtain the window sash by using
screws (Type C.)

:_ Slide the unit into the cabinet.

Installation

Front Angle

_) Screw(Type B)

,_ CAUTION: For security purpose,

reinstall screws(Type A)
at cabinet's sides.

Cut the Foam-strip to the proper length and insert
between the upper window sash and the lower

window sash.

Attach the Window locking bracket with a screw
(Type C.)

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Foam-Strip

bracket

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Installation

Attach the front grille to the cabinet by inserting the
tabs on the grille into the tabs on the front of the
cabinet. Push the grille in until itsnaps into place.

Lift the inlet grille and secure itwith a screw (Type A)
through the front grille.

7,:_ Window installation of room air conditioner is now

completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA for attaching
power cord to electrical outlet.

16 Room Air Conditioner