Dimplex DAC 12000R User Manual

Dimplex

Air Conditioner – DAC 12000R

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CONTENTS.

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Introduction.

Thank you for choosing a Dimplex air conditioner.This manual contains information,
regulations and warnings which are of fundamental importance if the appliance is to be
installed correctly and the highest performance, in the safest possible conditions is to be
obtained.We suggest that you read the manual carefully before installing or starting up
the appliance.

The new Dimplex appliances represent the most highly developed air conditioning units
available today.

Features

The air-conditioning unit is of the mono tube type, transferable (on Wheels) with air/air
operating system for domestic use and has 3 settings.

• Ventilate/Fan.

• Cool.

• Dehumidify.

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The ventilation mode "moves" the air allowing for its recycling.
The cooling mode, a refrigerating circuit (compressor), cools the room by transferring

the heat from inside to outside though the air exhaust hose.While cooling, the air­conditioning unit also dehumidifies the room air.

Humidity absorbed from the air condenses and turns into water that is collected in the
internal tank.The water level in the tank is automatically controlled by a float and micro
switch and when the preset level is exceeded the compressor indicator will blink and
the compressor will shut off automatically, the fan will stay on circulating the air. At this
time, you must empty the water tank as described in "Drainage" page 9.

Please Note!

During very humid conditions it will be necessary to empty the water tank more
frequently.

An added feature of this model, when enough water is collected in the tank, water is
automatically pumped up and through the condenser.The recycled water cools the
condenser which increases the cooling capacity output also evaporating some of the
water alleviating the frequency of having to empty the water tank.

Dehumidification, in the cooling mode your air-conditioner does remove moisture from
the air however another feature of this machine it can be set up to operate as a
Dehumidifier with better moisture removal performance.

Specifications.

Cooling Capacity 12000TU/hr

3024cal/hr

3516 watts
Power consumption 850 Watts
Air Volume (max setting) 455m3/h
Humidity removal capacity 24L/day
Net weight 36 kg
Power supply 230-240V/50Hz
Compressor Rotary
Refrigerant R22
Fan Speed 2
Timer 1-12 hours
Thermostat 16-30
Dimension(WxDxH) 377x400x750 mm
Test Conditions Temperature 27°C

Humidity 60%

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Important Safeguards.

• The air conditioning unit must always be stored and transported upright. Otherwise
you may cause irreparable damage to the compressor; in case of doubt we suggest
you wait for at least 24 hours before you start the air-conditioner.

• Avoid restarting the air conditioning unit unless 4 minutes have passed since it was
turned off or the compressor may suffer damage.

• Never use the mains plug as a switch to start and turn off the air conditioning unit.
Use the provided ON/OFF button located on the control panel.

• Always place the portable air conditioner on a stable surface.

• Connect the portable air conditioner to a correct wall socket.

• Mount the exhaust hose on the portable air conditioner.

• The air conditioning unit should only be used by adults: do not allow children to play
with it.

Energy Saving Tips.

• Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the Outlet or Inlet grills.
Minimal distance from furniture and wall is 50cm.

• Keep blinds and /or draperies, on any windows, closed during the sunniest part of the
day.

• Keep the filter clean. Under normal conditions, the filters should be cleaned
approximately every 30 days. Since the filters remove airborne particles, more
frequent cleaning maybe necessary, depending on the indoor air quality.

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• Please read the instructions carefully and save them in a safe place for future reference.

1. Control panel

2. Cooling air outlet

3. Handle

4. Castor

5. Air filter

6. Air inlet

7. Exhaust air outlet

8. Cord storage

9. Water stopper (rubber plug inside)

Know your Air Conditioner.

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Installation.

Mounting of the unit

This unit is a PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER. It can be moved from room to room, so
the cooling can follow you anywhere.The mounting is easy, beneath a window or wall.
Please refer to either of the following ways -

1. Using the foam strips

• Connect the supplied foam
strips with the exhaust pipe,
let the hot air flow to the
outside.

• Should the foam strip(s) be
too large, cut off the extra
part to fit the window.

1. Adaptor - for insertion over hose and

into back of the air conditioner.

2. Adaptor - for insertion over hose and

into foam strip.

3. Exhaust hose.

4. Foam strip - for filling the open

window space and with hole for
connection to exhaust hose.

5. Foam strip - for filling the open

window space.

6. Round window connector.

7. Cap for round window connector.

8. Water tray.

9. Remote control.

Accessories.

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Foam
strips

Adaptor

50cm

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2. Using the round window
connectors.

• Make a hole (diameter >112mm)

in the wall/glass to fit the
supplied round window
connector.

• Take off the adaptor (the

one which does not connect
with the unit), fit the hose
directly to the round window
connector.

• When the hole is not in use.

Use the cap for the round
window connector to cover
the hole.

Mounting of the exhaust pipe

1. The supplied exhaust hose can be extended
from 300 to 1500mm for mounting. It is
recommended that you use the hose in the
shortest possible length.

2. Take care to prevent any bow or bend in
the middle of the exhaust hose, as this will
trap hot exhaust air, which will radiate into
the room and cause this unit to shut itself
off due to overheating.

WARNING!

The length of the exhaust pipe is specially
designed according to the specification of
this product. Do not replace or extend it
with your own private hose as this could
cause the unit to malfunction and

VOIDS WARRANTY

Round window
connector

50cm

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Operation.

1. Comfort Level setting indicator.

2. Room Level /Temperature Indicator.

3. Lo Fan Indicator.

4. High Fan Indicator.

5. Automatic Mode Indicator.

6. Cooling Mode Indicator.

7. Fan Mode Indicator.

8. Timer Indicator.

9. Compressor On Indicator / Water tank full indicator,
blinks when tank requires emptying.

10. Comfort / Temperature Level UP Button.

11. Comfort/ Temperature Level Down Button.

12. Fan Speed Button.

13. Mode Option Button.

14. Timer Button.

15. ON/OFF Button.

Turning ON/OFF.

Press ON/OFF button, the unit will start automatically. If the ambient temperature is

- Higher than 23°C, the unit will start

in cooling mode.

- Below or equal to 23°C, the unit will start in fan/ventilation mode.

Indicator lights up indicating what functions have been activated.
The display window shows the ambient room temperature.
To turn the unit off press ON/OFF button again.

Setting Mode/Function.

Press MODE button to select required mode, automatic, cooling or fan.
The indicator of your selected mode will illuminate.

Setting the Temperature/ Comfort Level.

Press “Temperature up’ or ‘Temperature down’ button to regulate the comfort you desire.
The display window will indicate the Comfort you set as you press ‘Temperature up’ or

‘Temperature down’ button.
The indicator will always revert back to show the ambient room temperature.

The preset Comfort level of the machine is level 24.The comfort level setting ranges
from 16 to 30.

LEVEL

TEMPERATURE

DAC •12000RTIMERMODESPEED

ROOM

LOW

HIGH

AUTO COOL

FAN

TIMER

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14 15

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Setting the Fan Speed.

1. Press SPEED button to choose the speed you require, low or high.The indicator of
high or low will illuminate to show your selection.

2. If the unit is in Auto mode, the fan speed is automatically set according to the
ambient temperature (the related indicators will illuminate) the speed button is
invalid.

Setting the Auto Off Timer.

Press TIMER button to set the operating hours you desire (1 to 12 hours, the timer
indicator will illuminate).When the set time has been reached, the machine will turn off
automatically.The display window will show the hour(s) you set as you press the TIMER
button.

If the timer button is not pressed, the unit will work continuously.

Setting the Pre-Set Timer.

When the machine is switched off, the pre-set timer
can be used to turn the machine on, between 1 and
12 hours later. Press the timer button only, the
display window will show 1 indicating the machine
will start operating in 1 hour. Each press increases
the time by 1 hour.

All of the above functions can also be
performed with the supplied remote control.
This remote control requires 2 x AAA
batteries to operate.

Regulating air flow direction

Turn the roller on air vent to control the air flow
direction of the vertical louvres.

Move the air vent directly to adjust the air flow
direction of the horizontal louvres.

NOTICE!

To prolong the compressor’s life, the compressor will only work 3 minutes after you switch the
unit on or re-switch on.The cooling system will switch off if the ambient temperature is lower
than the set comfort level.The ventilation, however, keeps working on the set level. If the
ambient temperature rises above the selected level, the cooling will start working again.

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Drainage.

During the process of cooling, water is extracted from the air and collected in the water
tank inside the unit.When the tank is full the compressor will stop and the ‘Compressor
On Indicator’ (Indicator 9 on control Panel) will blink to remind you to empty the water
tank. During this time the fan will continue to operate, circulating the air.The water tank
should be emptied as follows.

1. Turn off the unit.

2. Position the supplied plastic water tray,
flat on the floor, under the drain hole.

3. Remove the water stopper and the
rubber plug. Empty the condensed
water from the air conditioner.

4. When the water tray is almost full,
replace the rubber plug to stop the
flow of water, empty the water tray.

5. Repeat step 2, 3, 4, till all the condensed
water is emptied.

6. After all condensed water is drained,
replace the rubber plug and water
stopper.

The Compressor indicator should
stop blinking.

1. All condensed water must be drained
prior to relocation or storage.

Water stopper

Rubber
plug

Water
tray

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Dehumidification.
NOTE! The machine operates in the cooling mode but it does not lower the room

temperature. It absorbs the excessive humidity present in the air.

1. Plug the unit into proper electrical outlet.

2. Position the exhaust tube as shown or remove

from the air-conditioner.

3. Set the FAN SPEED control to the desired

output of airflow, high or low.

4. Set the COMFORT LEVEL TO

the maximum cooing position.

5. When the water tank is full, the compressor on

indicator will blink and the compressor will shut
off automatically, the fan will stay on circulating
the air. At this time, you must empty the water
tank as described "Draining the Condensed
Water".

Continuous Drainage.

In very humid conditions to avoid the unit from continually shutting down when the
water tank is full the unit can also be continuously drained if a convenient drainage
position is available.

Important!

The water is only gravity drained therefore the tube must lay lower and drain at a lower level
than the outlet tube at the rear of the air conditioner.

• Before operating the air conditioner, remove the water stopper, take out the

rubber plug and connect a PVC tube 12mm diameter.

Maintenance.

Always unplug the unit from the mains before beginning the cleaning.

Cleaning the housing

• Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the body clean.

• Never use aggressive chemicals, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or

other cleansing solutions.These all could possibly damage the cabinet.

Cleaning the filter

• Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly ro remove loose dust and dirt from the

filters and then rinse thoroughly under running water (no hotter than 40°C).

• Dry thoroughly before replacing.

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NOTICE! Never operate the unit without the filters.

End of season storage

• Unplug the unit.

• Drain the condensed water COMPLETELY (Please refer to drainage clause).

• Clean or change the filter.

• Turn on the unit in ventilation mode for a couple of hours, so the inside can dry out
completely.

• It is recommended that the unit be put back into the original
carton for storage and do not stack heavy objects on top of
the unit.

Power cord storage

• When the unit is not in use, please store the power cord as
per illustration opposite.

Trouble Shooting Guide.

If the product is treated in the right manner, you should encounter no problems. In case
of difficulties, please check the following points before calling for the maintenance service.

Product does not work • Check whether the product is plugged in.
No cool air • Has three minutes passed after switching on the

unit, check whether the water tray is filled.

• The room temperature should be in the operatiing
range of 16°C-30°C.

• Is the set temp higher than the room temp.

Weak ventilation performance • Check if the exhaust hose is blocked or kinked.

• Check if the filter is dusty.

The unit is noisy • Check that the unit is sitting on a level surface.

After long usage, the product should be cleaned by a professional maintenance service centre.

Cord