Danby DPAC 9009 User Manual

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.

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

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CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: If the Dehumidifier changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the unit.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR CONSULTATION ULTÉRIEURE: En cas de revente du déshumidificateur, ce manuel doit être inclus avec l’appareil.

1.10.08 JF

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
PART IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Window Kit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
OPERATION
Features of the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Auto Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 9
Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12

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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 the functions of; Air Conditioning, Dehumidifying, and Independent Fan. 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 4 Season Home Comfort at your fingertips, anywhere, anytime.

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)

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Continuing research results in steady improvement. Therefore, this information and these specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Air Exhaust

Air Filter

LCD
Display								Air inlet
					Handles		Air outlet
											Air inlet
							Cover
	Front
	Panel
							Electricity				Water drain
				Wheels
							cable

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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TABLE 1

Suggested Individual Branch Circuit

Nameplate Amps	*AWG Wire Size
10	16

AWGAmerican Wire Gauge

*Based on copper wire at 105°C temperature rating.

TABLE 2

Receptacle and Fuse Types

Rated Volts	125
Amps	13
Wall Outlet

Fuse Size	15
Time Delay Fuse	Plug Type
(or Circuit Breaker)

CAUTION: Do not leave this unit unattended in a space where people or animals cannot react to a failed unit are located. A failed unit can cause extreme overheating or death in such an enclosed, unattended space.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1)Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet.

2)The power supply cord has two buttons located on the head of the plug. One button is marked “TEST”, and the other is marked “RESET”. Press the “TEST” button; you will hear a click as the “RESET” button pops out.

3)Press the “RESET” button; you will hear a click as the button engages.

4)The power supply cord is now energized and supplying electricity to the air conditioner (on some products this is also indicated by a light on the plug head).

NOTE: The power cord supplied with this air conditioner contains a current leakage detection device designed to reduce the risk of fire. In the event the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired and must be replaced with a new cord from the product manufacturer.

•Under no circumstances should this device be used to turn the unit on or off.

•The “RESET” button must always be pushed in (engaged) for correct operation.

•The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to reset when the “TEST” button is pushed in.

	ENERGY-	Your Danby appliance is designed to be highly efficient in energy
	SAVING TIPS	savings. Follow these recommendations for greater efficiency.
			4) Start your air conditioner before the
	1) Select a thermostat setting that suits your
			outdoor air becomes hot and
	comfort needs and leave at that chosen		uncomfortable, to avoid an initial period of
	setting.		discomfort while the unit is cooling off the
	2) The air filter is very efficient in removing		room. Use of the automatic start/stop
			programmable TIMER feature can be a
	airborne particles. Keep the air filter clean		major asset in this regard if utilized to the
	at all times.		fullest extent.
	3) Use drapes, curtains or shades to keep		5) When outdoor temperatures are cool
	direct sunlight from penetrating and heating		enough, turn the air conditioner off and use
	room, but do not allow drapes or curtains to		the FAN MODE. This circulates indoor air,
	obstruct the air flow around the unit.		providing some cooling comfort while

utilizing less electricity.

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	INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION	ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the possibility of personal
	injury, disconnect power to the unit before installing or servicing.

Flexible Exhaust Hose (13cm) & Exhaust nozzle connector (2 pcs)... from 17 7/10” (45cm) up to 53 1/6” (135cm)

Flexible Exhaust Hose (11cm) & Exhaust nozzle connector (2pcs)...from 15 3/4” (40cm) up to 51 1/5” (130cm)

Ajustable window door slider kit (3 pcs).....

from 28 1/3”(72cm) up to 80” (203cm) Fixture..... (2 pcs)

Screws......(12 pcs)

NOTE: The exhaust/window kit must be installed at all times when the unit is operating under AIR CONDITIONING mode.

11.8” (30cm) clearance other objects or

be installed on a not have to be

vented outside during Dehumidifying or Fan Only mode operation.

Fig. 1 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

Exhaust Nozzle Flexible Exhaust Hose	Fixture
Connector

Screws

Adjustable Window Slider Kit:

28 1/3” (72cm)- 80” (203cm)

Instructions for Assembling the Window Adapter KitFig. 2

1)Insert tube adapters through the back of the window panel.

2)Secure each tube adapter with four screws through the front of the window panel.

3)Insert window panel extensions into window panel. Lightly tighten the screws in the window panel to hold the extensions in place.

Fig. 2

Back of Window Pane

Tube Adapters

WINDOW KIT

Air Conditioning Mode ONLY

Your window kit has been designed to fit most standard “vertical”/”horizontal” windows up to a maximum height of 80” (203cm). For vertical window applications, multi lock positions are provided on the edge of each slider section to secure each sliding section together.

1)Select a suitable location, making sure you have access to an electrical outlet.

2)Install the flexible hose to the rear side of the unit. Insert the hose collar on top of the exhaust opening and twist to lock into position.

3)Install the adjustable Window Slider Kit as required (see Fig. 3a & 3b).

4)Install the opposite end of the flexible exhaust hose into the window exhaust adapter.

5)Install the window exhaust adapter into the opening in the slider section, making sure the window slider sections are secure.

6)Plug the unit into a 115V/60Hz grounded electrical outlet.

Fig. 3a	Fig. 3b
Horizontal Window	Window Slider Kit:
	Min.: 28 1/3” (72cm)
	Max.: 80” (203cm)
	Vertical
	Window
Window Slider Kit:
Min.: 28 1/3” (67.5cm)
Max.: 80” (203cm)
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OPERATIONFeatures of the Control Panel

	Warning Light				Receiving Sensor
	KEY PAD FUNCTIONS			NOTE: By pressing both
	POWER SWITCH:Turns unit ON/OFF			buttons at the same time for more
				than 3 seconds, the display will
	MODE: Allows you to scroll through and			toggle between Celsius and
	select desired operating mode.			Fahrenheit.
	FAN: Select from three different fan			Warning Light
				Condensed water may accumulate in
	settings; High, Medium, and Low.
				the unit. If the internal tank becomes
	AUTO-TIMER			full, the Warning signal in the LCD
				Display will light up and the unit will not
	AUTO-TIMER Adjust:			operate until it has been drained.
	Auto off- With machine in running mode, press			LCD Display
	timer button to set timer control. Press			Cooling Mode
	buttons to select number of hours you
	would like the unit to run before it automatically			Dehumidify Mode
	shuts off.
				Fan Only Mode
	Auto on- With machine in stand by mode,
	press timer button to set timer control. Press			High Fan Speed
	buttons to select number of hours before
				Medium Fan Speed
	the unit automatically starts running in air
	conditionning mode.			Low Fan Speed
	NOTE: The time is adjustable between 1-24			Display Set Temperature
	hours.			Display Timer Setting of Auto
	TEMPERATURE Adjust:			Switch ON / OFF
				Warning Light (the machine will
	• Used for adjusting the thermostat.
				stop running)
	• The default display is room temperature.
	• In cooling mode, when
	button is pressed, the set temperature is
	displayed and may be adjusted. After 15 seconds
	the display will revert back to room temperature.
	Temperature is only adjustable in cool mode.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AIR	IMPORTANT: The exhaust hose must be properly vented
CONDITIONING	(outdoors) during air conditioning mode.

1)Press the POWER SWITCH key (Fig. A) to switch on the unit, and the previous set temperature will be shown in the temperature display area of the control panel.

2)Press the MODE key (Fig. B) until the COOL indicator light illuminates on the control panel (Fig.C). Each depression of the MODE key will advance to a different mode setting (Cool-Dehumidifier-Fan-Heat-Auto)

3)Press the appropriate or buttons (Fig. D1 & D2) to select a suitable operating temperature setting. Temperature settings are adjustable between 16°C (61°F) to 32°C (89°F).

4)Press the FAN key (Fig. E) to select the desired fan speed setting (Auto-High-Med.-Low). Your selection will appear on the control panel (each depression of the fan key will advance to a different setting).

• Cooling stops automatically when the set temperature is achieved. Cooling resumes when the room temp. rises above the “set” temperature level.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

Fig. D1

Fig. D2

Fig. E

Fig. F

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