Danby DAC10010E, DAC8010E, DAC12010E User Manual

Owner’s Use and Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et soins de Propriètaire

Model • Modèle

DAC8010E, DAC10010E, DAC12010E

Danby Products Ltd, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc, Findlay, Ohio USA 45840

V1.12.09 JF

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE:

If the air conditioner changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the unit.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR CONSULTATION ULTÉRIEURE:

En cas de revente du climatiseur, ce manuel doit être inclus avec l’appareil.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

safety rules and

operating instructions

before first use

of this product.

MISE EN GARDE :

Veuillez lire

attentivement les

consignes de sécurité

et les directives

d'utilisation avant

l'utilisation initiale de

ce produit.

AIR CONDITIONER

Owner’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10

• Welcome

• Part Identification

• Important Safety Information

• Installation

• Operating Instructions

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Warranty

CLIMATISEUR

Guide d’utilisation et soins de Propriètaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 20

• Bienvenue

• Consignes de Sécurité Importantes

• Installation

• Consignes d’utilisation

• Soins et Entretien

• Dépannage

• Garantie

Thank you for choosing a Danby Room Air Conditioner to cool your home. This Owner’s Use and Care Guide will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new appliance. If properly maintained, your Danby appliance will give you many years of trouble free operation. Please take a few moments to read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all of the operational aspects of this appliance.

NOTE: This unit is NOT designed for “Through-the-wall” installation.

For easy reference, may we suggest you attach a copy of your sales slip/receipt to this page, along with the following information, located on the manufacturers nameplate on the rear panel of the unit.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

This information will be necessary if your unit requires servicing and/or for

general inquiries. To contact a Customer Service Representative, call Danby TOLL FREE:

1-800-26- (1-800-263-2629)

WELCOME

CAUTION: Do not leave a room air conditioner unattended in a room where people or animals who

cannot react to a failed unit are located. A failed unit can cause extreme overheating and fire in an enclosed, unattended space.

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

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 10 or less nameplate amps and may be used in any properly wired, general purpose household receptacle. See Table 1 for specifications for 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

Suggested Individual Branch Circuit

Nameplate Amps *AWG Wire Size

4.9 to 10 14 AWG- American Wire Gauge

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

TABLE 2

Receptacle and Fuse Types Rated Volts 125 Amps 15 Wall Outlet

Fuse Size 15 Time Delay Fuse Plug Type

(or Circuit Breaker)

PART IDENTIFICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Fresh Air Ventilation Switch (open for Fan only operation)

Cabinet

Exterior air inlet

Filter

Interior air outlet

Interior air inlet

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 filter is very efficient in removing airborne

particles. Keep the air filter clean. Normally, filters should be cleaned every 2 weeks. More frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on indoor air quality.

3) Use drapes, curtains or shades to keep direct

sunlight from penetrating and heating 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 HIGH or LOW FAN only. This circulates indoor

air, providing some cooling comfort, and utilizes less electricity than when operating on a cooling setting.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ENERGY-

SAVING TIPS

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION: Screw Drivers: Both Phillips and flat head Power Drill: 1/8 inch (3.2mm) diameter drill bit Pencil Scissors Measuring Tape Carpenters Level

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the possibility of personal injury, disconnect power to the

unit before installing or servicing.

3/4” (19.1mm) screws (9)

*Factory installed on some models

Safety Lock (1)

Adhesive Foam Seal(1)

Sash bracket (2)

“L” Shaped mounting bracket (1)

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

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.

NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storage or transport of the unit. 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.

Side Curtain RH (1)

Side Curtain LH (1)

3/8” (9.5mm) screws (4) (*Factory installed on some models)

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

INSTALLATION

Fig. 1

INSTALLATION

LOCATION

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.

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.

Awning

Fence, wall, or other obstacle

Ground

Side Obstruction

20” Min

30” Min

20” Min

12” Min

Fig. 2

1) Assembly of the Upper Channel to Cabinet.

• “L” Shaped Top Channel: Install the “L” shaped channel to the top of the cabinet as shown in Fig. 3, using four (4) 3/8” screws.

2) Assembly of the Side Curtains to Cabinet.

• Extend the shutter from the shutter frame and slide it into the shutter tabs on the side channel of the air conditioner, as shown in Fig. 4.

• Slide the shutters into the top (“L” Shaped) and bottom (“U” Shaped) channels. The shutters are identified (on frame) as left and right.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

3/8” screws

“L” shaped mounting bracket

“U” shaped Channel (Factory Installed)

Fig. 3

Slide down into tabs

Shutter tabs

Shutter

Shutter frame

Fig. 4

INSTALLATION (cont’d)

3) Completing the Installation

• Cut the foam (non adhesive) sealing strip to fit the area of the window sill that the air conditioner will rest on.

• Carefully place the air conditioner into the window with the “L” shaped mounting bracket (on top) positioned in front of the upper window sash. The bottom of the cabinet should be positioned on the “recessed” portion of the window frame. Pull the window down until it rests just behind the front flange of the (top) “L” shaped mounting bracket (See Fig. 5).

• Expand the shutter frames (fully) on each side and secure the top of the frames to the window sash using one 3/4” screw on each side and one in the “L” shaped mounting bracket (Fig. 5).

• Secure the shutter clamp on each side of the (lower) shutter and secure to window sill using one 3/4” screw on each side (Fig. 5).

• Place the second foam sealing strip to fit the opening between the inside and outside windows, then attach the safety lock to the outside window frame using one 3/4” screw (See Fig. 6).

Window sash

“L” Shaped Mounting Bracket

Shutter clamps

3/4” screws

Fig. 5

Safety Lock

3/4” screw

Foam Seal

Fig. 6

PLEASE NOTE: Window applications come in a variety of

different styles. Therefore, it may be necessary to modify or improvise your particular installation.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)

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