Danby DAC080EB2GDB User Manual

OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOINS DE PROPRIÈTAIRE

AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATISEUR

MODEL  MODÈLE

Model  Modèle  Modelo

DAC080EB2GDB / DAC100EB2GDB
DAC120EB2GDB

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9

DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840

03.01.14

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE YOU MUST PROVIDE A VALID PROOF OF
PURCHASE. PLEASE STAPLE YOUR RECEIPT TO THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

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IMPORTANT - GROUNDING METHOD

This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord that has a three-pronged grounded plug. It must
be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
applicable local codes and ordinances. If the circuit does not have a grounding type receptacle, it is the
responsibility and obligation of the customer to exchange the existing receptacle in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. The third ground prong should not,
under any circumstances, be cut or removed.

IMPORTANT - MÉTHODE POUR LA MISE À LA TERRE

Ce produit arrive d’origine avec un cordon d’alimentation équipé d’une prise à trois fi ches. Il doit être
branché dans une prise avec une fi che de mise à la terre en conformité avec le Code National de l’Électricité
et les codes et règles locales applicables. Si le prise murale n’a pas de mise à la de terre, il est de la
responsabilité et l’obligation du client de changer la prise existante pour la rendre conforme aux Codes
Nationaux de l’Électricité, aux codes et règles locaux applicables. La fi che de la mise à la terre ne doit pas,
en aucune circonstance, être coupée ou retirée.

CONTENTS

AIR CONDITIONER

Owner’s Use and Care Guide ................................1-16

• Welcome

• Important Safety Information

• Features

• Installation Instructions

• Operation Instructions

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Warranty

CLIMATISEUR

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien du propriétaire...17-32

• Bienvenue

• Consignes de sécurité importantes

• Caractéristiques

• Consignes d’installation

• Consignes d’utilisation

• Soins et entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

CAUTION:

Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before ¿ rst use of this product.

PRÉCAUTION:

Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.

Model • Modèle DAC080EB2GDB / DAC100EB2GDB
DAC120EB2GDB

WELCOME

Welcome to the Danby family. We are proud of our quality products, and we believe in dependable service, like you will
fi nd in this Owner’s Use and Care Guide, and like you will receive from our friendly customer service department. Best of
all, you will experience these values each and every time you use your Danby appliance. That is important, because your
new appliance will be a part of your family for a long time.

For easy reference, we suggest you attach a copy of your sales slip/receipt to this page, along with the following
information, located on the manufacturer’s nameplate on the right side of the unit above the powercord.

Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty.
To receive service, you must provide the original receipt.

NOTE: THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR “THROUGH-THE-WALL” INSTALLATION

Model No:

Serial No:

Date Purchased:

NEED HELP?

Before you call for service, here are a few things you can do to
help us serve you better:

Read this Owner’s Use and Care Guide:

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your
appliance properly.

If you received a damaged appliance:

Immediately contact the retailer (or builder) that sold you the
appliance.

Save time and money:

Check the Troubleshooting section at the end of the guide
before calling. This section helps you solve common problems
that may occur.

If you do need service, you can relax, knowing help is only a
phone call away.

Tel: 1-800-26-

(1-800-263-2629)

WARNING

Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in risk of
fi re, electric shock and/or injury to persons associated with the
appliance. Check with a qualifi ed service representative if in doubt
that the appliance is properly grounded.

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Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions carefully before operating the unit.

ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

1) All wiring must comply with local and national electrical codes and must

be installed by a qualified electrician. If you have any questions
regarding the following instructions, contact a qualified electrician.

2) Check available power supply and resolve any wiring problems
BEFORE installing and operating this unit.

3) This 115V air conditioner uses 9.5 or less nameplate amps and may
be used in any properly wired, general purpose household receptacle.
See Table 1 for the specifications for the individual branch circuit.

4) For your safety and protection, this unit is grounded through the power
cord plug when plugged into a matching wall outlet. If you are not sure
whether your wall outlet is properly grounded, please consult a qualified
electrician.

5) The wall outlet must match the 3-prong plug on the service cord
supplied with the unit. DO NOT use plug adapters. See Table 2 for
receptacle and fuse information. If it is necessary to use an extension
cord to connect your air conditioner, use an approved “air
conditioner” extension cord only (available at most local hardware
stores).

6) The rating plate on the unit contains electrical and other technical data.
The rating plate is located on the right side of the unit, above the power

cord.

TABLE 1 DAC080EB2GDB

Suggested Individual Branch Circuit

Nameplate Amps *AWG Wire Size

616.2

AWG- American Wire Gauge

*Based on copper wire at 60°C temperature rating.

TABLE 1 DAC100EB2GDB
DAC120EB2GDB

Suggested Individual Branch Circuit

Nameplate Amps *AWG Wire Size

41 o 9.5t 7.7

AWG- American Wire Gauge

*Based on copper wire at 60°C temperature rating.

TABLE 2

Receptacle and Fuse Types

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Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions carefully before operating the unit.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Features

Fresh Air Ventilation Switch

(open for Fan only operation,

available in DAC100EB2GDB
and DAC120EB2GDB only)

Interior Air Outlet

Control Panel

Your Danby appliance is designed to be highly efficient in energy
savings. Follow these recommendations for greater efficiency.

1) Select a thermostat setting that suits your comfort needs and leave at

that chosen setting.

2) The air filter is very efficient in removing airborne particles. Keep the air
filter clean at all times. (usually cleaned every 2 weeks depending on
indoor air quality).

3) Use drapes, curtains or shades to keep direct sunlight from penetrating
and heating the room, but do not allow drapes or curtains to obstruct
the air flow around the unit.

4) Start your air conditioner before the outdoor air becomes hot and
uncomfortable, to avoid an initial period of discomfort while the unit is
cooling off the room.

5) When outdoor temperatures are cool enough, use the FAN MODE only,

on HIGH, MED., or LOW setting. This circulates indoor air, providing some
cooling comfort, and utilizes less electricity than when operating on a cooling
setting.

Cabinet

Exterior
Air Inlet

Interior Air Inlet

Installation Instructions

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

To avoid the possibility of personal
injury, disconnect power to the unit
before installing or servicing.

NOTE: Your Room Air Conditioner is
designed for easy installtion in a single or
double-hung window. This unit is NOT
designed for vertical (slider type) windows
and/or through-the-wall applications.

Air FIlter

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION:

Screwdrivers: Phillips and flat head.
Power Drill: 1/8” (3.2mm) diameter drill bit.
Pencil
 Measuring Tape
Scissors
Carpenter’s Level

NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage
or transportation. From carton, remove the plastic bag containing the
installation hardware kit necessary for the installation of your air
conditioner. Please check the contents of hardware kit against the corre­sponding model check list, prior to installation of the unit. See Fig. 1.

CAUTION

Because the compressor is located on the controls side of the unit
(left side), this side will be heavier and more awkward to manipu­late. Inadequate support on control side of the unit can result in
personal injury and damage to your unit and property. Therefore, it
is recommended that you have someone assist you during the
installation of this unit.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION
HARDWARE

LOCATION

Fig. 1

Regular
Foam Seal(1)

1/2in. (13mm)
screws (7)

3/8in. (9.5mm) screws
(4) *Factory installed

on some models

Adhesive
Foam Seal(1)

Side Curtain RH (1)

Side Curtain LH (1)

Safety Lock (1)

“L” Shaped
mounting
bracket (1)

* Factory installed

on some models

Sash bracket (2)

A) This room air conditioner is designed to fit easily into a single or double

hung window. However, since window designs vary, it may be
necessary to make some modifications for safe, proper installation.

B) Make sure window and frame are structurally sound and free from dry

and rotted wood.

C) For maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner on a side of the

house or building which favours more shade than sunlight. If the unit is
in direct sunlight, it is advisable to provide an awning over the unit.

D) Provide sufficient clearance around the cabinet to allow for ample air

circulation through the unit (See Fig. 2). The rear of the unit should be
outdoors and not in a garage nor inside a building. Keep unit as far
away as possible from obstacles/obstructions and at least 30” above
the floor or ground. Curtains and other objects within a room should be
prevented from blocking the air flow.

E) Be certain the proper electrical outlet is within reach of the installation.

Use only a single outlet circuit rated at 15 amps. All wiring should be in
accordance with local and national electrical codes.

F) DO NOT install unit where leakage of combustible gas is suspected.

Your air conditioner may fail to operate in air containing oils (including
machine oils), sulfide gas, near hot springs, etc.

NOTE: Your unit is designed to evaporate condensation under normal
conditions. However, under extreme humidity conditions, excess conden­sation may cause the basepan to overflow to the outside. The unit should
be installed where condensation run-off cannot drip on pedestrians or
neighboring properties.

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Installation Instructions

LOCATION

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WINDOW

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DAC120EB2GDB

Operating Instructions

KEY PAD FEATURES

LED DISPLAY : Displays the following information independently - Set

Temperature, Ambient RoomTemperature and Auto Timer On/Off settings.

POWER: Turns unit On/Off.
NOTE: The unit will automatically launch the Energy Saver function when it is
in Cool, Dry, and Auto modes (only Auto-Cool and Auto-Fan modes).

MODE: Allows you to scroll through and select the desired operating
mode:

Cool , Dry , Fan Only and *Auto. The selected mode will be denot­ed by the adjacent indicator light. * ‘Auto’ is a pre-set factory program that
automatically defines the mode (Cool or Dry) and fan speed, based on the

set temperature. The unit will automatically launch the Energy Saver function

FAN SPEED: Select from four different fan settings: Low , Medium,
High and Auto during Cool and Fan Only mode. Please note, during ‘Dry’
mode the fan speed is automatically defined.

ENERGY SAVER: Automatically cycles the fan on and off while the
compressor is not in use. This function is available in Cool, Dry, and Auto
modes (only Auto-Cool and Auto-Fan modes). The fan will continue to run for

3 minutes after the compressor shuts off. The fan then cycles on for 2

minutes at 10 minute intervals, until the room temperature is above the set
temperature. At this point, the compressor turns back on and cooling starts.

TEMP / TIMER CONTROL: Used to increase or decrease
the Temperature setting in 1°C / °F increments, and Auto-Timer On/Off set­tings in 30min./1hr. increments. Note: This appliance allows you select the
temperature scale to be displayed in either “Celsius” or “Fahrenheit”
according to your preference.To change the temperature scale displayed
on the electronic display, press both the “Temp/Timer”adjust arrows simul­taneously to alternate between “Celsius” & “Fahrenheit”.

Temp / Timer

Control

Check

Filter

Mode

Selector

Energy

Saver

Auto

MODE

68

Auto

LED
Display

Auto
Timer

Sleep
Mode

Fan
Speed

Power
Button

CHECK FILTER: The adjacent indicator light will illuminate as a

reminder to clean the air conditioner filter (see page 14). Once the filter has
been cleaned and replaced, depress the Check Filter button in order to

resume operation.

SLEEP MODE:

In this mode, the selected temperature

will increase
(when in cooling mode) by 2°F one half-hour after Sleep mode has been
selected. The temperature will then increase by another 2°F after an addi­tional half hour. This new temperature will be maintained for 6 hours before
returning to the originally selected temperature. This ends the Sleep mode
and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed. The Sleep
mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by pressing the
Sleep button again.

AUTO-TIMER: Used to initiate the Auto On/ Auto Off timer.

While the Air Conditioner is off (Auto-On):

1) Press the Auto-Timer button once and the adjacent Auto-On indicator

light will illuminate.

2) Use the Temp/Timer control cursors to select a delayed On time of
up to 24 hours.

3) Select the appropriate mode under which you want the unit to operate

(Auto-Cool-Dry-Fan Only)

4) Select the fan speed setting.

5) The time you selected will appear in the LED display.

7

Operating Instructions

While the Air Conditioner is on (Auto-Off):

1) Press the Auto-Timer button twice and the adjacent Auto-Off indicator

light will illuminate.

2) Use the Temp/Timer control cursors to select a delayed Off time of up
to 24 hours.

3) The time you selected will appear in the LED display. The Auto On and

Auto Off timer can operate during the same program by defining the
Auto-Off parameters immediately after the Auto On parameters.The
Auto-Timer may be cancelled at any time by turning the unit On/Off.
For example,if you want to let the machine on one hour later and last

for one hour and then stop,set auto on “1” and auto off “2”.

USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL

Location of the remote controller.

• Use the remote controller within a distance of 8
meters from the appliance, pointing it towards
the receiver. Reception is confirmed by a beep.

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CAUTION

• The air conditioner will not operate if curtains,doors or other
materials block the signals from the remotecontroller to the
indoor unit.

• Prevent any liquid from falling into the remote controller. Do not
expose the remote controller to direct sunlight or heat.

• If the infrared signal receiver on the indoor unit is exposed to
direct sunlight, the air conditioner may not function properly. Use
curtains to prevent the sunlight from falling on the receiver.

• If other electrical appliances react to the remote controller, either
move theseappliances or call the service depot.

REMOTE CONTROLLER
SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Rated Voltage

Battery Type

Battery Quantity

Lowest Voltage of
CPU Emitting Signal

Signal Receiving Range

Environment

8

R15B

3.0V
Button cell: CR2025

1pcs

2.0V
8m

-5°C to 60°C