Ecox RG51B1/EU, RG51B14/E, RG51B31/E, RG51B/EU, RG51B16/E Owner's Manual

OWNER´S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this ecox product.
Before using this machine, please read this manual and
retain it for future reference.

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REMOTE CONTROL

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

RG51B1/(C)EU
RG51B14/(C)E
RG51B31/(C)E
RG51B/(C)EU
RG51B16/(C)E

RG51B31/(C)EU
RG51B17/(C)EU
RG51B18/(C)E
RG51B32/(C)E

RG51B19/(C)E-M
RG51B20/(C)E
RG51B30/(C)EU
RG51B25/(C)E

RG51B26/(C)
EU RG51B27/(C)
E RG51B30/(C)E
RG51B30/(C)EF

Models:

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HANDLING THE REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTION BUTTONS
INDICATORS ON LCD
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS
AUTO OPERATION
COOLING/HEATING/FAN OPERATION
DEHUMIDIFYING OPERATION
SWING OPERATION
TIMER OPERATION
ECONOMY OPERATION

CONTENTS

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The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or the materials block the signal
from the remote control to the indoor unit.

Prevent any liquid from failing into the remote control. Do not expose the remote control
to direct sunlight or heat.

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

If other electrical appliances react to the remote control, either move these appliances or
consult your local dealer.

Use the remote control within a distance of 8 meters / 26 Feet from the appliance,
pointing it towards the receiver. Reception is conrmed by a beep.

LOCATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

CAUTIONS

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The remote controller is powed by two dry
batteries (R03 / LR03 X2) housed in the rear
part and protected by a cover.

Remove the cover by pressing and sliding o.

Remove the old batteries and insert the new
batteries, placing the (+) and (-) ends correctly.

Reattach the cover by sliding it back into
position.

REPLACING BATTERIES

HANDLING THE REMOTE CONTROL

8 mts.
26 ft.

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REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS

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Operating Mode: AUTO, COOL, DRY, HEAT (Cooling & heating models only) and FAN.

Timer Setting Function in 24 hours.

Indoor Setting Temperature Range 17º C ~ 30º C.

Full function of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

NOTE

NOTE

When the batteries are removed, the remote controller erases all programming. After
inserting new batteries, the remote controller must be reprogrammed.

All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner
may be slightly dierent.The actual shape shall prevail.

PERFORMANCE FEATURE

Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of a dierent type. Do not leave the
batteries in the remote controller if it is not going to be used for 2 or 3 months.

Dispose of the old batteries in the special containers to be found in the sales outlets.

CAUTIONS

MODELS

Rated Voltage 3.0V (Dry batteries R03/LR03×2)

Lowest Voltage of CPU Emitting Signal 2.0V

Signal Receiving Range Max. 26 feet / 8m

Environment -5ºC~60ºC(-41ºF~140ºF)

RG51B1/(C)EU, RG51B14/(C)E,RG51B31/(C)E, RG51B/(C)EU, RG51B16/
(C)E, RG51B31/(C)EU, RG51B17/(C)EU, RG51B18/(C)E, RG51B32/(C)
E, RG51B19/(C)E-M, RG51B20/(C)E, RG51B30/(C)EU, RG51B25/(C)E,
RG51B26/(C)EU; RG51B27/(C)E, RG51B30/(C)E, RG51B30/(C)EF

Temperature setting display:

Celsius scale(ºC):

RG51B14/(C)E, RG51B16/(C)E, RG51B18/(C)E, RG51B31/(C)E, RG51B19/(C)E-M, RG51B20/(C)E,
RG51B25/(C)E, RG51B27/(C)E, RG51B30/(C)E, RG51B32/(C)E, RG51B30/(C)EF.

Fahrenheit scale( F):

RG51B/(C)EU, RG51B1/(C)EU, RG51B17/(C)EU, RG51B26/(C)EU, RG51B30/(C)EU, RG51B31/(C)EU.

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FUNCTION BUTTONS

TEMP DOWN Button
Push this button to decrease the indoor temperature
setting in 1ºC(2ºF) increments to 30ºC(88ºF).

TEMP UP Button
Push this button to increase the indoor temperature
setting in 1ºC(2ºF) increments to 17ºC(62ºF).

MODE Button
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode
is selected in the sequence of the following:

NOTE: Do not select HEAT mode if the machine you purchased

is cooling only type. Heat mode is not supported by the cooling
only appliance.

SWING Button (on some models)
Used to stop or start louver movement and set the
desired up/down airow direction.

RESET Button
Once the recessed RESET button is pressed, all of the
current settings will be cancelled and the control will
return to the initial settings.

ON/OFF Button
Operation starts when this button is pressed and
stops when the button is pressed again.

FAN SPEED Button
Used to select the fan speed in four steps:

Some models have no MED FAN feature.

TIMER ON Button

Press this button to activate the Auto-on time setting.
Each press will increase the time setting in 30 minutes
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments
up to 24 hours. To cancel the Auto-on time setting, just
press the button until the time setting is 0.0.

ECONOMY (SLEEP) Button
Select this function during the sleeping time. It can
maintain the most comfortable temperature and save
energy. This function is available on COOL, HEAT or
AUTO mode only

NOTE: While the unit is running under SLEEP mode, it would be cancelled

if ON/OFF, FAN SPEED, SLEEP or MODE button is pressed.

AUTO

COOL

DRY

HEAT FAN

Auto Low Med High

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

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2

4

3

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7

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SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

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TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

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2

3

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5

7

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10
11

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

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ION

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SWING

4

FOLLOW
ME

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MODELS:
RG51B14/(C)E, RG51B16/(C)E,
RG51B18/(C)E, RG51B19/(C)E-M,
RG51B20/(C)E, RG51B31/(C)E
RG51B30/(C)E, RG51B32/(C)E

NOTE:

RG51B16/(C)E ,RG51B18/(C)E
models have no SWING feature;
RG51B18/(C)E ,RG51B19/(C)E-M,
RG51B20/(C)E models have no
LED DISPLAY feature.
RG51B19/(C)E-M model has
no MED FAN feature.
RG51B31/(C)E model ECONOMY
button is instead
of SLEEP button.
RG51B30/(C)E model has no
MED FAN and SWING features.
RG51B32/(C)E model has
no MED FAN, SWING and
ECONOMY features.

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TIMER OFF Button
Press this button to activate the Auto-o time setting.
Each press will increase the time setting in 30 minutes
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments
up to 24 hours. To cancel the Auto-o time setting, just
press the button until the time setting is 0.0.

LOCK Button
Press this recessed button to lock all current settings, and
the remote control will not accept any operation except
that of the LOCK. Use the LOCK mode when you want to
prevent settings from being changed accidentally. Press
the LOCK button again to cancel the LOCK function. A
lock symbol will appear on the remote control display
when the lock function is activated.

LED Display Button

Press this button to clear the display on the indoor
unit, press it again to light the display.

NOTE: RG51B18/(C)E ,RG51B19/(C)E-M, RG51B20/(C)E models

don't have this feature.

FOLLOW ME/TEMP SENSING Button

Press this button to initiate FOLLOW ME function.
When the Follow Me function is activated, the remote
displays the actual temperature at its location.
The remote control will send this signal to the air
conditioner every 3 minutes until the Follow Me
button is pressed again.
The Follow Me function is not available under DRY
and FAN mode.
Switch the operation mode or turn o the unit will
cancel the follow me function automatically.

ION Button

When you press this button, the ion generator is
energized and will help to remove pollen and
impurities from the air.

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( F)

LED
DISPLAY

FOLLOW
ME

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

SLEEP

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( F)

TEMP

SENSING

LED
DISPLAY

ION

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MODELS:
RG51B1/(C)EU,
RG51B/(C)EU,
RG51B26/(C)EU,
RG51B30/(C)EU,
RG51B31/(C)EU.

NOTE:

RG51B/(C)EU model have no SWING
and FOLLOW ME buttons;
RG51B1/(C)EU model have no
FOLLOW ME button;
RG51B30/(C)EU model have no
SWING, FOLLOW ME buttons and
MED FAN feature, and SLEEP button
instead of ECONOMY button;
RG51B31/(C)EU model have on
FOLLOW ME button.

Model: RG51B17/(C)EU

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INDICATORS ON LCD

MODE display

Displays the current selected mode. Including AUTO,
COOL, DRY, HEAT (cooling & heating models only) and
FAN.

Transmission Indicator

This transmission indicator will light when remote
control transmits signals to the indoor unit.

Temp./Timer display

The temperature setting (from 17ºC (62,6 ºF) to 30ºC
(86ºF) ) or timer setting (0~24h) will be displayed. If FAN
mode is selected, there will be no display.

ON/OFF display

This indicator will be displayed when the unit is
operating.

MODE display (FAN mode)

FAN SPEED display

Displays the selected fan speed: AUTO, HIGH, MED
(if applicable) and LOW. Nothing displays when the fan
speed is selected in AUTO speed. When AUTO or DRY
Mode is selected, there will be no signals displayed.

NOTE: RG51B19/(C)E-M model has no MED FAN speed
feature.

FOLLOW ME display

When pressing FOLLOW ME/TEMP SENSING button in
COOL or HEAT mode, the remote sensing function is
activated and this indicator displays.

TIMER display

This display area shows the settings of the TIMER. That
is, if only the Auto-on time function is set, it will display
TIMER ON. If only the Auto-o time function is set, it will
display TIMER OFF. If both functions are set, it will display
TIMER ON OFF which indicates you have chosen both
the Auto-on time and Auto-o time.

LOCK Indicator

LOCK display is displayed when pushing the LOCK
button. Push the LOCK button to clear display.

TIMER ON OFF

SET TEMPERATURE

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HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS

AUTO OPERATION

COOLING/HEATING/FAN OPERATION

Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available.
The OPERATION indicator on the display panel of the
indoor unit illuminates.

Press the MODE button to select Auto.

Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of 17 ºC
(62,6ºF) ~ 30 ºC (86ºF) in 1ºC (33.8ºF) increments.

Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner.

NOTE:

In the Auto mode, the air conditioner can automatically choose the
mode of Cooling, Fan, Heating and Dehumidifying by sensing the
dierence between the actual ambient room temperature and the set
temperature on the remote controller.

In the Auto mode, you can not switch the fan speed. It will be
automatically controlled by the unit.

If the Auto mode is not comfortable for you , the desired mode can be
selected manually.

Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available.

Press the MODE button to select COOL, HEAT,
(cooling & heating models only) or FAN mode.

Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of 17 ºC
(62,6ºF) ~ 30 ºC (86ºF) in 1ºC (33.8ºF) increments.

Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed
in four steps- Auto, Low, Med, or High.

Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner.

NOTE:

In the FAN mode, the setting temperature is not displayed in the remote
control and you are not able to control the room temperature either. In
this case, only step 1, 3 and 4 may be performed.

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TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

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3

1

2

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

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DEHUMIDIFYING OPERATION

SWING OPERATION

Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is available.
The OPERATION indicator on the display panel of the
indoor unit illuminates.

Press the MODE button to select DRY mode.

Press the TEMP button to set the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within a range of 17 ºC
(62,6ºF) ~ 30 ºC (86ºF) in 1ºC (33.8ºF) increments.

Press the ON/OFF button to start the air conditioner.

NOTE:

In the Dehumidifying mode, you can not switch the fan speed. It will be
automatically controlled by the unit.

Use the SWING button to adjust the Up/Down
airow direction

When press the button once and quickly, the air ow
direction setting feature of the louver is activated. The
moving angle of the louver is 6º for each press. Keep
pressing the button to move the louver to the desired
position.

NOTE:

On some models press it to initiate the Auto swing feature only.

If keep pressing the SWING button without releasing
for 2 more seconds, the auto swing feature of the
louver is activated. The horizontal louver would swing
up/down automatically. Press it again to stop.

NOTE:

When the louver swings or moves to a position which would aect the
cooling and heating eect of the air conditioner, it would automatically
change the swing / moving direction.

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1

2

3

3

1

2

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

1

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

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TIMER OPERATION

Press the TIMER ON button to set the auto-on time of
the unit. And press the TIMER OFF button to set the
auto-o time of the unit.

To set the Auto-on time.

Press the TIMER ON button. The remote controller
shows TIMER ON, the last Auto-on setting time and
the signal "h" will be shown on the LCD display area.
Now it is ready to reset the Auto-on time to START the
operation.

Push the TIMER ON button again to set desired Auto­on time. Each time you press the button, the time
increases in 30 minutes increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.

After setting the TIMER ON, there will be a onehalf
second delay before the remote control transmits
the signal to the air conditioner. Then, after
approximately another 2 seconds, the signal "h" will
disappear and the set temperature will re-appear on
the LCD display.

To set the Auto-o time.

Press the TIMER OFF button. The remote control
shows TIMER OFF, the last Auto-o setting time and
the signal "h" will be shown on the LCD display area.
Now it is ready to reset the Auto-o time to START the
operation.

Push the TIMER OFF button again to set desired Auto­o time. Each time you press the button, the time
increases in 30 minutes increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.

After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a one and
a half second delay before the remote controller
transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then, after
approximately another 2 seconds, the signal "h" will
disappear and the set temperature will reappear on
the LCD display.

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3

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1

2

TEMP

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

FAN SPEED

SWING

TIMER ON

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

LED
DISPLAY

TIMER ON

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The eective operation time set by the remote control for the timer function is
limited to the following settings: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0,

6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

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IMPORTANT

o

Set

Start

6 hours later

6.0h

EXAMPLE OF TIMER SETTING

TIMER ON

(Auto-on Operation)

The TIMER ON feature is useful when you want the
unit to turn on automatically before you return home.
The air conditioner will automatically start operating
at the set time.

Example:

To start the air conditioner in 6 hours.

Press the TIMER ON button, the last setting of starting
operation time and the signal "h" will show on the
display area.

Press the TIMER ON button to display "6:0h" on the
TIMER ON display of the remote control.

Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display area
will show the temperature again. Now this function
is activated.

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10h TIMER ON OFF

on

Set

Start

Stop

2 hours later
after settings

10 hours later
after settings

on

Set

Stop

10 hours later

10h TIMER OFF

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TIMER OFF

(Auto-o Operation)

The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want the
unit to turn o automatically after you go to bed. The
air conditioner will stop automatically at the set time.

Example:

To stop the air conditioner in 10 hours.

Press the TIMER OFF button, the last setting of
stopping operation time and the signal "h" will show
on the display area.

Press the TIMER OFF button to display "10h" on the
TIMER OFF display of the remote control.

Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display area
will show the temperature again. Now this function
is activated.

COMBINED TIMER

(Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)

TIMER OFF TIMER ON

(On Stop Start operation)

This feature is useful when you want to stop the air
conditioner after you go to bed, and start it again in the
morning when you wake up or when you return home.

Example:

To stop the air conditioner 2 hours after setting and
start it again 10 hours after setting.

Press the TIMER OFF button.

Press the TIMER OFF button again to display 2.0h on
the TIMER OFF display.

Press the TIMER ON button.

Press the TIMER ON button again to display 10h on
the TIMER ON display .

Wait for the remote control to display the setting
temperature.

EXAMPLE OF TIMER SETTING

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5h TIMER ON OFF

on

Set

Start

Stop

2 hours later
after settings

5 hours later
after settings

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2

3

4

5

TIMER ON TIMER OFF

(O Start Stop operation)

This feature is useful when you want to start the air
conditioner before you wake up and stop it after you
leave the house.

Example:

To start the air conditioner 2 hours after setting, and
stop it 5 hours after setting.

Press the TIMER ON button.

Press the TIMER ON button again to display 2.0h on the
TIMER ON display.

Press the TIMER OFF button.

Press the TIMER OFF button again to display 5.0h on the
TIMER OFF display .

Wait for the remote control to display the setting
temperature.

The timer settings (TIMER ON or TIMER OFF) occur according to the set sequence that is
programmed to activate rst.

ECONOMY (SLEEP) OPERATION

Active/Disable sleep function. It can maintain the
most comfortable temperature and save energy. This
function is available on COOL, HEAT or AUTO mode
only. For the detail, see "Sleep operation" in "USER´S
MANUAL".

NOTE: While the unit is running under SLEEP mode, it
would be cancelled if MODE, FAN SPEED or ON/OFF
button is pressed.

ADJUST

AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT

FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW

MODE

SWING

FAN SPEED

DIRECTION
/SWING

TIMER ON

ECO

ON/OFF

TIMER OFF

RESET LOCK

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SET TEMPERATURE( C)

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