Convair CM12RCW, CM12RCS, CM12RW User Manual

ClimateMaster

Portable Refrigerated Air Conditioner

ClimateMaster CM12RW

CM12RCW, CM12RCS

Instruction Manual

Please read these instructions prior to using the

appliance and save them for future reference.

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with
household waste. This product should be taken to your local
recycling centrefor safe treatment.

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU for choosing a Convair
Air Conditioner. This appliance has
been carefully engineered to bring
you trouble-free personal air
conditioning. Please read this
manual carefully so that you take
full advantage of the many benefits
your Convair provides.

This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction in
using the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Do not place anything
through the ventilating slots.

Be sure the appliance has been
securely and correctly installed
ac c o rdin g to th e in s t alla t i on
instructions contained within this
manual.

Personal Cooling

Your Convair cooler is a portable air
condit ioning u nit that s upplies
refrigerated air to a personal area
within a room. It is not intended to
function as a house or room air
conditioner.

Energy Saving Tips

Do not locate the air conditioner

D

where furniture or other objects can
obstruct the air flow.

D

Keep curtains and blinds closed

during the hottest part of theday.

D

Keep the filter clean.

D

Set the air conditioner to maximum
cooling and high fan speed initially,
then adjust to a comfortable setting.

D

Do not wait until the room is
excessively hot before using the air
conditioner.

CONTENTS

Introduction......................................1

Safety ..............................................2

Component location.........................3

Installing the exhaust hose ..............4

Control panel ...................................5

Remote control ................................6

Operation.........................................7

Functions......................................8-9

Maintenance ..................................10

Troubleshooting .............................11

Specifications ................................12

1

SAFETY

General Safety

For indoor use only.

Transport the air conditioner in an
upright position only, or leave it in an
upright position for at least 2 hours
before use (Fig 1).

Use only in the upright position on a flat
level surface and at least 50cm from any
objects.

Do not place objects on the air conditioner
or restrict air inlets / outlets (Fig 2).

Closely supervise any children and pets
when the air conditioner is in use.

Do not store or operate the appliance near
any flammable substances.

During operation, water will collect in the
bottom tank of the air conditioner. Be
careful when moving the unit to prevent
water from spilling.

Electrical Safety (cont)

Cau tio n! bef ore c onne cti ng the
electrical power cord to a power outlet,
check that the air conditioner voltage is
the same as your power supply (refer to

the rating label located on the back of the
unit). Ensure the power supply is correctly
earthed and rated.

Plug the air conditioner directly into a
properly installed power outlet. Never use
an extension cord, double adaptor or multi
power outlet board to run this air
conditioner.

Do notpull the unit along by thepower cord
or place the power cord near a source of
heat. Always unroll the power cord
completely before use.

If the power cord is damaged, in order to
avoid a hazard it must be replaced by an
electrician or similarly qualified person or
service agent.

Switch off andunplug when not in use.

Electrical Safety

Ensure theappliance hasbeen installed in
accorda n c e w i t h n a t i o n al w i ring
regulations.

1

Do not use in humid environments such as
bathrooms or other steamy or wet areas.

Do not touch or operate the air conditioner
with wet or damp hands or when standing
barefoot.

2

2

COMPONENT LOCATION

3

Handle

Air Intake

4

Exhaust
Air Outlet

Remote
Sensor

Drain

Air Filter

Air Intake

Rating
Label

Control panel

Air outlet

OSC

OSC

Mode Temp Speed

On / OffTimer

Remote
Control

Power cord

Drain
Tray

Window Kit

Air Intake

Exhaust
Fitting
(cooler end)

3

Exhaust Hose

Exhaust
Fitting
(window
end)