Comfort-Aire REG-123A Owner’s Manual

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MODELS: REG-123A

Safety Precautions .......................... 3

Before Operation ............................ 7

Introduction .................................... 8

Symbots Used in this Manua] ........8

Features ........................................ 8

Electrical Safety ............................ 9

Electrical Data............................... 9

Temporary Use of an

Adapter ..................................... ! 1

Temporary Use of an

Extens4onCord ............................ 11

Installation .................................... 12

Window Requiremen_ ............. 13

Size ....................................... ! 3

Select the best location .......... 13

Prepat-ation of Chassis ............... 14

Unit _nstallation ............................ 15

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Wrde the model a,nd serlat nu,rnbers here' Model # Serial #

You carl tindlthem on a label on 1heskJe el Ihe p._odud_

De_!ler's Name Date P_rchased

ImStap.le your receipt to this page in the event you need=it

tr'_plrJve date ,-_fpur,-ha.ee or frJr warranty isque£.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful h_nts on how to use and

m,aintain your air condnhonet propedy Just a httle p_event,we .care on your ;)art can save you a _jreal deal o_ hme a,nd

money ovel [hc IltO of youl air corldthoncr_ Yeulll find many answe[s to common problems in the chart

of troubleshooting tips. ff you review ou[ ch_t_tof Troubleshooting, Tips first, you :may not need to ca_l for

servif:e at all

PRECAUTION

Operating Instructions ............... 1/

Iocation and Funrtion

of Lontrols .................................... t7

Re.J_e Cent_,_ Ope'_L_ons ....................... ] 8

Re_ote C¢_t'_F_, , ...................... l 9

Additional tea[u_e_ ....................... 20

Air Direction .............................. 20

Drain Pipe ................................ 20

Maintenance and Service ............ 2l

Air Filter ................................. 2t

Cleaning the Air Conditioner .....2I

How to Remove the

Front Grille ...................................

Common Problems and

Solutions ....................................... 23

Troubleshooting ....................... 24

• Con,tact an Authorized Service Center for repair o;r maintenan, ce of thins ,unit. Calll 1-877-755-7932 to

locate the nearest ASC.

•This air conditioner is not mte_nded for use by young children or inva!lids without supervision.

-¥o,u,ng children, should be supervised _o ensure that

they do not play with the air conditioner.

• If the power cord requires replacement, Ihave an

Authorized= Servicer install an exact replacement part.

• Inslallation work must be performed in accordance with the Nation, all Electric Code Iby q,ual_fied and authori_zed personn,el on_ly.

2 Room Air ,Conditioner

To prevent iniury to the user or other peop, le and property damage, the following instructions

must be followed.

[] incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions will _us.e harm or damage.. The seriousness

is clas.sifi_ by the bllowing indications.

[] Because ot the weight of the product, it is r_omm,ended that you have a helper to. assist in

the installation.

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

Biesure not to dO 'i, _]

B,esure to follow

[] Installation

• improper assembly or installation may cause incorrect operatbn, inclluding injury, fire, and

poor pe#o_ance,electric shock hazards.

• it may cau_ explosion or fire.

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• It may cause fire and electric sh_K

° it may cause failure and ele_ric sh_k.

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[] Operation

• Otherwise, it wi]] cause electric sh_k or fire

° It will _use electric shock o,r

fire.

• it wi]li cause el_tric shock or fire,

o'it will cause e_ric shock or

fire.

° it will cause eliectr[c sh_k or

fire

° INo grounding may cause

el_ric shock.

° _he_ise it may ,cause fi re

and electric sh_k acciident.

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° _tmay cause fire and eiectr[,c

sh_;k,.

° It will cause electric sh_k.

, The air conditioner must be operated in a

enclosed area to, be most effective,

• It may cause exp,losJon, fire, and burn.

, Ut:wJ!l cau_ electric shock or fai!lure of

machine.

[] Installation

. They are sharp and may

cause injury,

• _ may _use failure of appliance or performan_

deteriorate.

, Water may enter _e unit and degrade the

insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

:CAUTION

• If the outer case is damaged, it must _ repair_ or repi_aced immediately. Leaving it damaged _uld

result in the air _nditioner falling out of the window,

creating a _fety hazard.

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• It may _use injury: * It may cau_ e_ectric shock and damage.

, it will waste power

and it may cause accident

• Since the fan routes at high speed during o_ration, it may

cause injury.

• Operation without filters will cause failure.

• This _uUd iniure the pet or plant,

• The ap_arance of' the air conditioner may deteriorafe,

change color_ or develop

su_a_ flaws.

• it is an air condit:ioner, not:a precision refrigeration system,,

, It is not sanitary and could

cause illness ,oir_rsonal injury h_ard.

6 Rc_m Air Conditioner

BeforeOperation,

1i' Plug in the power cord properly. 2:. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard.

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

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

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

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1i_ Being exposed to direct airflow for .an extended period of time could b,e

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, peR, p,lan_, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.

43The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate

control system.

1. Do not touch the metai parts of the unit when removing the filter. Iquries ,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 o,nwhile cleaning inner parts of the unit.

For repair and maintenance, contact an Authorized Service Center. See the,

warranty page for details or call 1i-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 _uld cause harm to, the air cond_ioner.

This,symbol indicates sp_ial notes.

This, appliance _o, uid _ insta_liedin a_o, rdan_ _th the National Elect:rioC_e.

Ve[tical Air D,efliector (H_rizo,ntalLouver)

HorizontalAir _l:lector (Vertical Louver)

Air Discharge

B,race

EiectdcH,eat_

8 Room Air Conditioner

PowerCord

ControlBoard

Ev_rator

Elect.deal Safety

115V~ 230V ~

Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply

Sl_andardI25V, 3-wire gmun,ding receplac_e rated 15A_125V AC

Standard 250V'_ 3-wire grounding _eceptacle rated 15A, 250V AC

Use 15 AMP, tJer_ de_ay fL_e or 15 AMP

drcuit breaker°

Power _rd may include a current

inte_upter device. A test and reset butto,n i,s provided on Me, plug case. The devil,

shouM _ tested on a periodic basis by first pressing the TES]" button and then the

RESET button, if the TES] button does not

#'ip ,o,rif the RESET button wil! not s,_y engaged, di.s_ntinu,e use d the air _ndifloner and contact a qualified seHice

te_nic:ian_

Use of extension cords

Be_u_ d _ential sa_ hazards, we strongly dis_urage the use d an extension

®rd. However, if you wish to u_ an extension _rd, use a CSA certifiiedlUL-listed 3-wire (grounding) extension oord rated 15A,

125V.

N_wiring should _ made in .accordance with Io_ eledrical codes and r_ulations.

@.-

Standard250V, 3owit'e grounding

receptacle rated _A, 2_V AC

Use 20 AMP_ t_ de_ay f_e or :20 AMP_

drcait breaker.

ELECTRICAL SAFE_

IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug on

its power supply cord, which triust _ pNgged into properly grounded threeoprong wal_receptacle for your pm_ection against p,ossib# shock hazard.

Aluminum house wiring may pose special

problems. Consult a qualified electrician.

230, 208, and 2301208 VOLT UNITS

'These units am equipped with a throe-prong grounding pJugon the peter supply ,cord,which

must/L_ iplu_ed into a matching properly grounded thr_prong wad r,eceptacJefor your prot,e,ction against possib_ shock hazard. If ,such an outlet is

not:pr_ent, one must i_ installed by a qualified e_ectrician iil accordance with the National Electrical

Code and i_al c_es and o,rdinan_s.

DO NOT USE AN EX"[ENSION CORD on 2_, _8, and 23012_8Volt units.

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WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded..

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. To miinimize 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 eiectrician replace the outlet before you use the room air

conditioner.

Changing the outlet without making the appropriate wiring

changes will create an unsafe condition that could result in fire o.r

el_trical shock, Refer all such work to a li.cens_ and qualified

exists _t:ore u_

Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the _wer

WARNING: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover _rew does not ground tlhe appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulate, and the wall receptacle is

grounded through the house wiring.

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

properly ground_, have the wall r_eptacle and circuit checked by a

qualified el_trician,

10 Room Air Coeditioner

Electrical Safety

We strongly di_ourage the use of an adapter due to potential sdety hazards.

For temporary connections, use only a UL-][sted adapter, avaiiaibie 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.

Adapter Plug_._ i

"Metal _rew

Receptacle Cover

Never u_ the appliance with a broken adapter,

We strongly di_ourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety h_ards. For temporary situations, use only CSA certified and UL listed 3-wire grounded extension cords, rated 15 A, ! 25 V.

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Instaifl,ation

Type&SEA "[y_ C:5EA

Ty_ D:2EA TypeE:2EA TypeF:2EA

(FR_E CURTAIN) (SILLSUPPORT)

TypeH:I_ TypeI:1EA TypeJ:t EA %v_ K:2EA

(UPPERGUIDE)

_ L:IEA TypeO:1EA

(W1ND_LQ_SB_£"_ ,(D_N JOINT PIPE) (DRAINWASHER}

TypeG:2EA

_ j,

Have the following tools available for installation:

* _r_dlriver (Slotted and Philllips) * Ruller * Knife * Hammer

* Pencil * Level

12 Room Air ,Conditioner

This room air conditioner is designed for installation in standard

doublie-hung windows with actual opening widths from 27" to 39". The upper and lower window sash

must open sufficiently to a!!ow a

clear ve_ical opening of i6" f_m the bottom of the upper _sh to the

window si!l

WARNING:This product is a WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER. As such, a standard single-hung or doiuble_hung wind_ is required for proper

installation. Non-window installations, including using sleeves, holes in walls, and other installations are not recommended..

instafladon

to 1t/4"

Select the best location

1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure the unit is.install_ securely and firmly

Fence

2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not / ,ingl shine, directly on the unit. /

C_led air _ _ Heat

3, The outside d t!he cabinet must extend R'_._ _ radiation

outward for at least ii2' and there should II

' I _ '_'-_""

be no obs_cles., such as a fence o,rwalll, " Jl ,_,_ i

within 20" from the back of the cabinet _ _ _t-!__i_ ...............

because it will prevent heat radiation of the _/ [1 -"_'] AboutI/Z' ,

condenser.. II o,o, 0,

Restriction of outside air wili greatly r_uce the c_ling efficiency d the air conditioner.

All side louvers of the cabinet must remain expos_ to the outside of the

4. Install the unit a li_le slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about V2"). This will force _ndensed water to flow to,the outside.

5,.Install the unit with the _ttom a_ut 30"~60" a_ve the fl_r level.

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Installation

1, Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet

at both sides and at the ba,ck,

Use a long screwdriver and installing the

screws will b,e easier.

2. S_ide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handlUe and pulling forward wh[_e bracing the cabinet,

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3. Cut the window sash sea_ to the proper

length, Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-PE

to the underside of the window sash.

Remove the backing from the top, Upper Guide Fo,am-PE and attach it to the bottom of the

Upper Guide

Attach the Upper Guide onto the top of the cabinet with 3 Type A screws.

6. ]nse_ the Frame Guides into the bottom of the cabinet,

Inse_ the Frame Cu_ain into the Upper Guide

and Frame Guides,

8. Fasten the curtains to the unit: with 4 Type

Foam Pe

Foam-Pe

Screw

,(Ty_ A)

Frame ,Gui_s, (Type A),

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Caution: During the following step, ihold unit firmly until window sash is lowered to top channel _hind side panel frames. Personal injury or'

property damage, may result if un_ falls from window.

Open the window. Mia_ a line on center of Me window stoo,[(or desired

air conditioner IocatJon)_ Carefully p_acethe cabine! on the

window stool and align the center

mark on '[he boltom front with the center line markd in the window stool.

Pull the _3ttom window sash down

behind the up_r guide unti_ it meets.

_i :Do not pull lhe window sash

down _ tightJy that the movement of Frame Cu_ain is,restricted.

3. Lo_liy as_mble the si]lisupport using the parLs in Figure 3.

Upper Guide

INDOOR

Foam-Pe

Cabinet

Frame Cu_ala

F_m-Pe

_Wi_ow Stooi

FromAngle Figure 1

Figure 2

4,.S,elect the _itJon that:wiHIplac_ the

sill support near the outer most _int on sill (See Figure 4),

_i " B,e_refu] when you install

#}e cabinet ,(Frame Guides wi]l be broken easily).

Attach the sill support to,the cabinet track ho,lle[n relation to Me se]_ted

position using 2 Ty_ A screws in, each sup_rt(See Figure 4).

6_ The _binet shoulid be instalil_ with a

ve_ s|igh't tilt(about Vz") downward toward the, outside (See Figure 5),,,

Adjust the _lt ,and the nut of sil! sup_rt for balandngi the cabinet.

7. Attach the @binet to the window stool by driving the screws (Type B:Length

sixteen millimeters and below.) through the front angle into window stool

Bo_t

INDOOR

Sc_,ew(Type B)

Nut Figure 3

S_'ew(Type A)

DUTDOORFigure4

Sil! Supper

8. P'uHeach Frame cut.in fullly to,each

window sash track, and repeat step 2

Figure 5

Si_iSupport

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