Danby DPA120HB1, DPA120HB1WDB Owner's Manual

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9

Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840

Model • Modèle • Modelo

V1.12.10 DM

• OWNER’S USE AND CARE GUIDE

• GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET SOINS DE

PROPRIÈTAIRE

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF

MODEL • MODÈLE DPA120HB1WDB

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide

• Welcome .............................................................

• Safety Instructions ..............................................

• Identifying Parts ..................................................

• Features ..............................................................

• Operating Instructions .........................................

• Installation Instructions .......................................

• Care and maintenance ........................................

• Troubleshooting ...................................................

• Warranty ..............................................................

CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
Guide d’utiliser et soin de propriètaire

• Bienvenue ...........................................................

• Consignes de Sécurité Important .......................

• l'identification des pièces ....................................

• Caractéristiques ..................................................

• Consignes d’utilisation ........................................

• Instructions d’installation .....................................

• Soins et entretien ................................................

• Dépannage .........................................................

• Garantie ..............................................................

Contents

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CAUTION:

PRECAUTION:

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

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

Model • Modèle DPA120HB1WDB

1

Welcome

Thank you for choosing a Danby appliance to provide you and your family with all of the “Home Comfort” requirements
of your home, cottage, or office. 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.

Your Danby Portable Air-Conditioner is a multi-functional room air-exchanging, air-processing appliance, designed to
offer you air conditioning, dehumidifying and Independent fan functions. Each individual mode is featured with “oscillat­ing” air swing capabilities. This unit can be conveniently moved from room to room within your home and set up in just
minutes. Imagine the convenience of four Season Home Comfort at your fingertips, anywhere, anytime.

For easy reference, may we suggest that 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.

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: 1-800-263-2629

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

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Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation resulting from to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.

Your air conditioner should be used in such a way that it is protected
from moisture. e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Do not place or
store your air conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water or
any other liquid. Unplug unit immediately if this occurs.

Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical position and place
on a stable, level surface during use. If the unit is transported laying
on it’s side it should be stood up and left unplugged for 4 hrs.

Turn off the unit when not in use.

Always contact a qualified person to perform repairs. If the power cord
is damaged it must be repaired by a qualified technician.

Keep clearance of at least 30cm all around the unit from walls, furni­ture and curtains.

If the air conditioner is knocked over during use, turn off the unit and
unplug it immediately.

Always use the button on the control panel to turn off unit.

ALWAYS DO THIS

Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom
or laundry room.

Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands.

Do not press the buttons on the control panel with anything other than
your fingers.

Do not remove any fixed components. Never use this appliance if it is
not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged.

Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.

Do not cover or obstruct the inlet or outlet grilles.

Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into contact with
the unit. Do not use the unit in the presence of inflammable
substances or vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc.

Do not allow children to operate the unit unsupervised.

Do not use this product for functions other than those described in this
instruction manual.

NEVER DO THIS

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Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation resulting from to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.

ENERGY SAVING
TIPS

• Use the unit in the recommended room size.

• Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.

• Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.

• Keep the filters clean.

• Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out
(cooling mode).

OPERATING
CONDITION

The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range
indicated below:

MODE

COOL

DRY

*HEAT

(heat pump type)

*HEAT (electrical or heat pump)

ROOM TEMPERATURE

17°C (62°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)
13°C (55°F) ~ 35°C (95°F)

5°C (41°F) ~ 30°C (86°F)

<30°C / 86°F

(*) Optional feature, some models may not have this feature.
Note: Performance may be reduced outside of these operating

temperatures.

TOOLS FOR WINDOW
KIT INSTALLATION

1. Screwdriver (medium size, Phillips)

2. Tape measure or ruler

3. Knife or scissors

4. Saw (In the event that the window kit needs to be cut down in size

because the window is too narrow for direct installation).
See www.danby.com for general instruction guide.

Identifying Parts

WARNING

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord

or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power
cord.

ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION

WARNING

• Be sure the electrical supply is adequate for the model you have

chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which
is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.

• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize

shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The
power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.

• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall

receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.

• Ensure the receptacle remains accessible after the unit is

installed.

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Identifying Parts

ACCESSORIES

Adaptor B (round mouth)*

1 set

Wall exhaust adaptor A*

1 pc

Expansion plug and
wood screw*

4/ pc

Foam seal

3/pc

Remote Controller and
Battery (For remote control
models only)

1set

Drain hose and drain hose
adaptor.*

1pc

NOTE: Optional parts(*), some models do not include.

• Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation

instructions for their usage.

NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner

may be slightly different.

UNIT STRUCTURE

FRONT

1

2

3

4

Control Panel

Horizontal louver blade
(adjusts automatically)

Caster

Carrying handle
(both sides)

Fig.1

5

PARTS

PART NAME

QUANTITY

Exhaust hose and apaptor /
adaptor B (flat mouth or
round mouth depending on
models).

Window slider kit and bolt

1 set

or

FOLLOW

ME

DISPLAY

LED

TURBO

MODE

SWING

ION

R

ECONOMY

E
S

ON/OFF

E
T
L
O
C
K

F
ANSPEED

TIMEROFF

TIMERON

AUTO

COOL

DR

HEAT

Y

TEMP

F

HIGH

MED

LOW

AN

Identifying Parts

REAR

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

Upper air filter (Behind the grille)

Upper air intake

Air outlet

Drain outlet (only for pump heating model)

Power cord outlet

Power cord buckle (used only when storing
the unit)

Bottom tray drain outlet

Power plug socket (use only when storing
the unit)

Lower air filter (behind the grill)

Lower air intake

Drain outlet

Fig.2

Features

ELECTRONIC CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel
and remote controller and all its functions, then use the icons to change
the functions you desire.

The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the
remote controller .

NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Controller Operations, see
the <<Remote Controller Instructions>> packed with the unit for details.

Fig.3

6

5

14

15

Features

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ELECTRONIC CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS

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3

4

5

6

7

8

7

POWER button

Turns power on/off.

SLEEP button

Used to initiate the SLEEP operation.

FAN button

Controls the fan speed. Press to select the fan speed in two steps:
LOW and HIGH. The fan speed indicator light illuminates under differ­ent fan speed settings.

ION button(select models)

Press the ION button, the ion generator is energized and begins to
remove pollen and impurities from the air, and trap them in the filter.
Press it again to stop the function.

UP (+) and DOWN (-) BUTTONS

Used to adjust (increase/decrease) temperature settings (1°C/2°F
increments) in a range of 17°C(62°F) to 30°C(88°F) or the TIMER set­ting in a range of 0~24hrs. The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To toggle from
one to the other, press and hold the Up and Down buttons at the same
time for 3 seconds.

MODE select button

Selects the appropriate operating mode. Each time you press the but­ton, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL,
DRY, FAN and HEAT(select models only). The mode indicator light
illuminates depending on the mode settings.

TIMER button

Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and AUTO OFF stop time pro­gram, in conjuction with the up (+) & down (-) buttons.

SWING button

(select models only) Used to initiate the Auto swing feature. When
operating press the SWING button to stop the louver at the desired
angle.

LED DISPLAY

Shows the set temperature in °C or °F and the Auto-timer settings.
While on DRY and FAN modes, it shows the room temperature.

Error codes:
E1 - Room temperature sensor error-Unplug the unit and plug

it back in. If error repeats, call for service.

E2 - Evaporator temperature sensor error- Unplug the unit and

plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.

E3 - Condenser temperature error - Unplug the unit and plug it

back in. If error repeats call for service.

E4 - Display panel communication error - Unplug the unit and

plug it back in. If error repeats call for service.

P1 - Bottom tray is full - Connect the drain hose and drain the

collected water away. If error repeats, call for service.

Operating Instructions

OPERATING MODES

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FOLLOW ME/TEMP SENSING feature (select models only)

NOTE: This feature can be activated from the remote control ONLY.
The remote control serves as a remote thermostat allowing for
precise temperature control at its location.

To activate the Follow Me/Temp Sensing feature, point the remote
control towards the unit and press the Follow Me/Temp
Sensing button. The remote display is actual temperature at its loca­tion. The remote control will send this signal to the air conditioner
every 3 minutes interval until the Follow Me/Temp Sensing
button is pressed again. If the unit does not receive the Follow
Me/Temp Sensing signal during any 7 minute interval, the unit will
beep to indicate the Follow Me/Temp Sensing mode has ended.

ELECTRONIC CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS (con’t)

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COOL mode

- Press the "MODE" button until the "COOL" indicator light comes on.

- Press the ADJUST buttons "up + " or "down - " to select your desired
room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of
17°C-30°C / 62°F-88°F.

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed.

HEAT mode (select models only)

- Press the "MODE" button until the "HEAT" indicator light comes on.

- Press the ADJUST buttons "up +" or "down -" to select your desired

room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of

17°C-30°C / 62°F-88°F.

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed. For some
models, the fan speed can not be adjusted under HEAT mode.

AUTO mode

- When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically
select cooling, heating (select models only) or fan only operation
depending on what temperature you have selected and the room

temperature.

- Under AUTO mode, you can not select the fan speed.

FAN operation

- Press the "MODE" button until the "FAN " indicator light comes on.

- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed. The
temperature cannot be adjusted.

- Do not use the window hose in this mode.

TIMER operation

- To initiate the “Auto-stop” program: When the unit is on, press the Timer

button, the TIMER OFF indicator light will illuminate.

- To initiate the “Auto-start” program: When the unit is off, press the Timer

button, the TIMER ON indicator light will illuminate.

- Press or hold the “UP +” or “DOWN -” button to change the Auto time by

0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours.The control will count down the time remaining until the unit starts.

- The selected time will register in 5 seconds and the system will
automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting.

- Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting
to 0.0 will cancel the Auto Start/Stop timed program.

- When the malfunction (E1,E2,E3 or E4) occurs, the Auto Start/Stop
timed program will also be cancelled.

Operating Instructions

POWER OUTAGE

In case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically re­start in the default settings after the power is restored.

Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation

After the unit has stopped, it can not operate for 3 minutes. This is to pro­tect the unit. Operation will automatically start after 3 minutes.

AIR FLOW DIRECTION
ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the air flow direction automatically (Fig. 4):

- The louver can be adjusted automatically, to change the airflow

direction. (Fig.4)

- When the power is ON, the louver opens fully.

- Press the SWING button on the panel or remote controller to initiate the

Auto swing feature.

- The louver willl swing up and down automatically.

Please do not adjust the louver manually.

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OPERATING MODES
(con’t)

SLEEP cycle

This unit features an operation mode that is designed to keep you
comfortable while sleeping, and save you money on your energy bill.
Simply press the sleep button. Depending on whether the unit is in heat­ing or cooling mode, the temperature will either increase (cooling mode)
or decrease (heating mode) by 1°C / 2°F every half hour for 1 hour. It will
then hold this new temperature for 7 hours before returning to the original
temperature setting and resuming normal operation.

NOTE: This feature is unavailable in FAN and DRY mode.

Swing automatically

Fig.4

Installation Instructions

LOCATION

• The air conditioner should be placed on a firm foundation to minimize

noise and vibration. For safe and secure positioning, place the unit on a
smooth, level floor strong enough to support the unit.

• The unit has casters to aid placement, but it should only be rolled over

smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution when rolling over carpeted surfaces.
Use caution and protect floors when rolling over wood floors. Do not
attempt to roll the unit over objects.

• The unit must be placed within reach of a properly rated grounded

socket.

• Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or outlet of the unit.

• Allow at least 30cm of space from the wall for efficient air-conditioning.

WINDOW SLIDER KIT
INSTALLATION

Your window slider kit has been designed to fit most standard vertical and
horizontal window applications, However, it may be necessary for you to
modify some aspects of the installation procedures for certain types of
window. Please refer to Fig.6 & Fig.7 for minimum and maximum window
openings. Window slider kit can be fixed with a screw (see Fig.8).

NOTE: If the window opening is less than the mentioned minimum length
of the window slider kit, cut the end without the hole in it short enough to
fit in the window opening. Never cut out the hole in the window slider

kit. (visit www.danby.com for general instruction videos.)

Fig.5 Fig.6

Fig.7 Fig.8

Screw

Window

slider

kit

10

Vertical

Window

Window Slider Kit
Minimum:56.2cm(1.84ft).
Maxmum:98.2cm(3.22ft).

Horizontal
Window

Window Slider Kit
Minimum:56.2cm(1.84ft).
Maxmum:98.2cm(3.22ft).