Friedrich KP06, KP05 Installation And Operation Manual

Room Air Conditioner
Installation and Operation

Manual

KP Line

115 Volts • KP05 • KP06

Registering Your Room Air Conditioner

Model information can be found on the name plate located on the
side of the unit near the control panel. Please complete and mail
the owner registration card furnished with this product or register

on-line at www.friedrich.com (USA only). For your future
convenience, record the model information here.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE

Congratulations!

You have purchased a Friedrich

room air conditioner. The Friedrich unit is

designed to give maximum comfort and
quietness.

Table of Contents

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

Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 3

How to operate your Friedrich ................................................... 5

Features and Installation ............................................................. 7

Installation Instructions ............................................................... 8

Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................. 11

Warranty ...................................................................................... 12

Introduction

Before Operating Your Unit

Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit.

If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install or relocate this unit, be sure that
the amperage rating of the circuit breaker ortime delay fuse does not exceedthe amp rating listed in figure 1.

DO NOT use an extension cord.

The cord provided willcarry the proper amount ofelectricalpowerto the unit; an extension cord willnot.

Make sure that the receptacle is compatible with the wall plug provided.

Thisinsures proper grounding. If you have a two-prongreceptacle you willneed to have the circuit replaced

by a certified electrician with a grounded circuit that meets all national and local codes and ordinances. You
must use the three-prong plug furnished with the airconditioner.

MODEL

KP05
KP06

CIRCUIT

RATING OR

TIME DELAY

FUSE

AMP VOLT

15 125

PLUG FACE

NEMANO.

5-15P

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Figure 1

For the Best Cooling Performance and Energy Efficiency

Keep the filter clean

Make sure that your air conditioner is always in top performing condition by cleaning the filter regularly.
Instructionsfor removing and cleaningthe filtercan be found on page 6.

Provide good airflow

Make sure that the airflow to and from the unit is dear. Your air conditioner puts the air out at the top of
the unit, and takes in air at the bottom. Airflow is critical for good operation. It is just as important on the
outside ofthe building that the airflowaround the unit exterior is not blocked.

Unit Placement

If your air conditioner can be placed inawindowor a wallthat is shaded by a tree or another building, the
unit will operate even more efficiently. Using drapes or blinds on the sunny side of the dwelling will also
add to your unit's efficiency.

Insulation

Good insulation will be a big help in maintaining desirable comfort levels. Doors should have weather
stripping. Besure to caulkaround doors and windows.

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury and property damage, follow these instructions.

• Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions can cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.

/_X WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
/_ CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to

_. properties only.

• Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

I I .everooth.1

0 ,,wa,sOoThis

, Otherwise, it will cause electric

shock or fire due to heat
generation.

, it will cause electric shock or fire

due to heat generation.

• Itwill cause electric shock or fire.

• Ifthepowercord isdamaged, it must
bereplacedby the manufactureror a
Friedrich-certifiedserviceagent.

, it will cause electric shock or fire

due to heat generation.

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, It will cause electric shock.

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° This could lead to health problems.

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, They are sharpandmaycause

an injury.

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. Water may enter the unit and

degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.

. Since the fan rotates at high

speed during operation, it may
cause an injury.

. it could cause dust to

accumulate on the heat
exchanger.

. This could injure the pets

or plants.

. Do not use this air conditioner to

preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects.

It may cause deterioration of

quality, etc.

. It may cause an electric shock.

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. It may cause a fire or • Use caution when handling the

deformation of the cabinet, case. Grip it firmly and do not allow

it to slip while holding it.

• Useheavyglovesto handle

___e ._r_ the caseif necessary. Sharp

)) •DO NOT

allowthe
caseto slide

against

yourskin!

How to operate your Friedrich

The controls willlook like the following.

Control and Remote Control Operations

TEMPERATURE SETTING

•Thesebuttonscontrolthe temperature
of the room.Thetemperaturecanbe set withinarangeof
60°Fto86°F, in incrementsof I°F.

MONEY SAVER

The fan stopswhenthecompressorstopscooling.

•Approximatelyevery3minutesthefan willturnon and sample
theroom airto determineifmorecoolingis needed.

OPERATION MODE SELECTOR

• Everytimeyoupush thisbutton,itwill rotate betweentheCOOL,
FANand DRYmodes.

(_ ONIOFF TIMER

ON-Whentheairconditionerisoff,itcanbe settoautomatically
comeon in 1to 12 hoursat its previoussetting.Eachtouchwill

setthe timerin hours.
OFF-Whenthe airconditionerison, it canbe set toautomatically

turn off in 1 to 12hours. Eachtouchwill setthetimerin hours.
After thetimer hasbeenonfor 30 minutes,thetemperaturewill

automaticallyrise2°F,and afteranother30 minutes,it will
automaticallyrise2°Fagain.Thetemperaturewillthen staythe
sameuntilthetimergoesOFF.

To cancel the timer, pressthe TIMERpad untilthe displaytime

disappears.

(_ POWER

•Toturnthe unitON, pushthe button.Toturnthe unitOFF,push
thebuttonagain.

•Thisbuttontakes priorityoverany otherbuttons.

•Whenyou firstturnit on,the unitis on theHighcoolmodeand
thetemp. at72°F

FAN SPEED

•Everytimeyou pushthisbuttonit willrotatebetweenthe
followingfanspeeds:
High (F3)--, Low(F1) -_ Medium(F2)--,High(F3)

How to Insert Batteries

1. Remove the cover from the back of the remote

controller

2. Insert two batteries.

• Be sure that the (+) and (-) directions are correct.

• Be sure that both batteries are new.

3. Re-attach the cover.

• Do not use rechargeable
batteries. Such batteries

differ from standard dry
cells in shape, dimensions,
and performance.

• Remove the batteries from
the remote controller if the

air conditioner is not going
to be used for an extended

length of time.

Additional controls and important information.

Air Direction

• ADJUSTING THEAIR DIRECTION USING THE HORIZONTAL AIR-DEFLECTOR CONTROL

Using the control tabs, the air flow can be directed _ _llm_"

to the left, right, straight ahead, or any combination
of these directions.

Care and Maintenance

TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.

• TO CLEAN FILTER
The air filter will become dirty as it removes

dust from the inside air.
It should be washed at least every 2 weeks.

If the air filter remains full of dust, the air
flow will decrease and the cooling capacity

will be reduced, possibly damaging the unit.

1. Pull the inlet grille forward and pull out the

air filter. (Fig. 1)

2. Wash the air filter in warm water.

Be sure to shake off all the water before
replacing the filter.

Do not force open
or open too far

Fig. 1

• CLEANING THE AIR CONDITIONER
The front grille and Inlet grille may be wiped with a

cloth dampened in a mild detergent and lukewarm
water solution. (Fig. 2)
The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or
detergent and lukewarm water.

Fig. 2

To ensure continued peak efficiency, the condenser
coils(outside of unit) should be checked
periodically and cleaned if clogged with soot or
dirt from the atmosphere.
ConsuLtacertified Friedrich service agent for more information.

• HOW TO REMOVE THE FRONT GRILLE

1. Pull the inlet grille forward.

2. Remove the screw securing the Front Grille. (Fig. 3)

3. Push the grille up from the bottom and pullthe top of the

grille away from the case to lift the top tabs out of their
slots. (Fig. 4)

4. Carefully position the grille, bottom first, andsnap back into
place.

5. Repositionthe screw that secures the front grille and replace
the knobs.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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Features and Installation

Learning the key components will help you properly install the unit.

Features

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1. CABINET

2. HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR

3. COOL AIR DISCHARGE

4. FRONT GRILLE

5. INLET GRILLE

5

6. AIR FILTER

7. CONTROL BOARD

8. AIR INTAKE

9. UPPER GUIDE

10. REMOTE CONTROLLER

Installation Instructions

Window Requirements

NOTE:All supporting partsshould be secured to firm wood, masonry, ormetal.

1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths of
22"to 36". The upper and lowersash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 14"

from the bottom of the sash to the window sill.

2.If stormwindow presents interference, fasten a 2" widewood strip (OUTER SILL) to the inner
window sillacross the full width of the sill. The wood strip should be thick enough to raise the height

of the window sill so that the unit can be installed without interference by the storm windowframe.
See Fig. 5-2. Top of wood strip should beapproximately3/4" higher than the storm window frame

(STORM WINDOW FRAME)or wood strip (OUTDOORS) to helpcondensation to drain properly to
the outside.

3. Installa second wood strip(approximately6" long by 11/2"wide andsame thickness asfirst strip) in

the center of the outer sill flush against the back off the inner sill. This will raisethe L bracket as

shown Fig. 5-2.

4. Ifthe distance between STORM WINDOW FRAMEand WOOD STRIP MOUNTEDON TOPOF

INNER SILL is more than 1",two of wood strip are not necessary.

INNER WOOD STRIP MOUNTED 1" MAX.

SILL ON TOP OF INNERSILL

L_

INNER /

SILL J

WOOD STRIP

FOR L BRACKET

O_UER

ILL

TDOORS

Fig. 5-1

3/4"

CLEARANCE'

STORM

WINDOW

FRAME

OUTER

SILL

INDOORSq INDOORS OUTDOORS

Fig. 5-2

Installation

HARDWARE 1

TYPEA: 1lEA

(SHORTSCREW)

fm

TYPEB:5EA TYPEC:3EA

(WOODSCREW) (L BRACKET)

TYPED: lEA TYPEE: lEA TYPEF:2EA TYPEG: lEA

(SEAL STRIP) (SASH SEAL) (GUIDE PANEL) (SUPPORT BRACKET)

(Adhesivebacked) (Notadhesivebacked)

A. BEFORE INSTALLATION

1. Insert the guide panels into the guides of the air
conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with

screws (TYPEA) as shown Fig. 6.

2. Cut the adhesive-backed seal strip (TYPE D) to the
window width.

Remove the backing from the seal strip and attach
the seal strip to the underside of the bottom
window. (Fig.7)

B. BEGIN INSTALLATION

1.LOCATING UNIT IN WINDOW

Open the window and mark center line on the
center of the inner sill, as shown in Fig. 8.

2..ATTACH LBRACKET

a. Install the L brackets behind the inner window

sill, with the short side of bracket as shown.

Usethe 2 screws (TYPEA) provided.

b.The bracket helpsto holdunit securely inplace.

Be sure to place bracket edge flush against back
of inner sill. See Fig.9.

3. INSTALLTHEAIR CONDITIONERIN THEWINDOW

a. Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into

the open window. Make sure the bottom guide of
the air conditioner drops into the notches of the
L bracket. See Fig. 9.

During the following step, hold unit firmly until

window sash is lowered to top channel behind

side panel frames. Personal injury or property

damage may result if unit falls from window.

IMPORTANT:

When the air conditioner drops into the L bracket, the
air conditioner will be centered in window opening as
shown in Fig. 10.

TYPE A

Fig. 6 TYPEA

SEAL
(TYPE D)

Fig. 7

INNER SILL_

Fig. 8 /

INNER SILL

OUTER SILL TYPE A INSIDE

;ENTER LINE

J

SHORT SIDE

OUTSIDE

L BRACKET

Fig. 9

/

K

I

Fig. 10

\\

CENTER LINE

b. While steadying the air conditioner, carefully bring

the window sash down behind the upper guide of the
air conditioner, as shown inFig. 11.

WINDOW
UPPER GUIDE

4. SECURE THE GUIDEPANELS

Extend the guide panels (TYPE F) to fill the window GUIDE

opening using 4 screws (TYPE B) to secure them, as
shown in Fig. 12. Fig. 1--11

5. INSTALL THE SASH SEALAND SASH LOCK

a. Cut the sash seal (TYPE E) to the window width.

Stuff the sash seal between the glass and the
window to prevent air and insects from getting into
the room, as shown in Fig. 12.

b. Fasten the L bracket using a (TYPE A) screw, as

shown in Fig. 12.

6. Window installation of room air conditioneris now

completed. See ELECTRICAL DATA forattaching
power cord to electrical outlet.

L BRACKET
TYPE A_

Fig. 12

L BRACKET

EAL

ABOUTII4"

SASH SEAL

TYPE B

REMOVAL FROM WINDOW

Turn the air conditioner off, disconnect the power cord, remove the L bracket and the screws installed
through the top and bottom of the guide panels, and save for reinstallation later. Close the guide panels.
Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner, raise the sash, and carefully tilt the air conditioner backward,
draining any condensate. Lift the air conditioner from the window andremove the sash seal from betweenthe

windows.

Electrical Data

Line Cord Plug

notunderony"

_)") J / circumstances cut
_,!,_--f or remove the

i_'_-_ grounding prong
r ,from the plug.

Power supply cord with

3-prong grounding plug

Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply

Standard 125V, 3-wire grounding
receptacle rated 15A, 125V AC

Use 15 AMP time

delay fuse or circuit
breaker.

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting Tipssave time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not needto call for

service.

Normal Operation

• You may hear a pinging noise caused by water being picked up and thrown against the condenser
on rainy days or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve
efficiency.

•You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycleson and off.

•Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or on rainydays. The water mayoverflow and
drip from the outdoor side of the unit.

• Thefan may run evenwhen the compressordoes not.

•Your air conditioner is designed to cool in warm weather when the outside temperature is above
60°F(16°C)and below 115°F(46°C).

Abnormal Operation

• Make surethe air conditioner plug is pushed
completely intothe outlet.

Air conditioner
does not start

Air conditioner
does not cool as it

should

Air conditioner
freezing up

•Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the breaker.

•If power failure occurs, turn the mode control to Off.
When power is restored, wait 3 minutes to restart the
air conditioner to prevent tripping ofthe compressor

overload.

• Make surethere are no curtains, blinds, or furniture
blocking the front of the air conditioner.

•Turntheknob to a higher setting. The highest
setting provides maximum cooling.

•Clean thefilter at least every 2 weeks.
See the operating instructions section.

•When theair conditioner is first turnedon you need
to allow time for the roomto cool down.

•Check for openfurnace floor registers and cold air
returns.

•Set the air conditioner'svent to the closed position.

•SeeAir Conditioner Freezing Upbelow.

•Set themode control on high fan untilthe ice thaws
out.

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.

Post Office Box 1540 • San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540

[phone] • FAX [phone]

ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

LIMITED WARRANTY

FIRST YEAR

ANY PART: If any part supplied by FRIEDRICH fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from date of

original purchase, FRIEDRICH will repair the product at no charge, provided room air conditioner is reasonably accessible for service.
Any additional labor cost for removing inaccessible units and/or charges for mileage related to travel by a Service Agency that exceeds

25 miles one way will be the responsibility of the owner. This remedy is expressly agreed to be the exclusive remedy within twelve

months from the date of the original purchase.

SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR

SEALED REFRIGERANT SYSTEM: If the sealed refrigeration system (defined for this purpose as the compressor, condenser coil,

evaporator coil, reversing valve, check valve, capillary, filter drier, and all interconnecting tubing) supplied by FRIEDRICH in your Room
Air Conditioner fails because of a defect in workmanship or material within sixty months from date of purchase, FRIEDRICH will pay a

labor allowance and parts necessary to repair the Sealed Refrigeration System; PROVIDED FRIEDRICH will not pay the cost of diagnosis
of the problem, removal, freight charges and transportation of the air conditioner to and from the Service Agency, and the reinstallation
charges associated with repair of the Sealed Refrigeration System. All such cost will be the sole responsibility of the owner. This remedy

is expressly agreed to be the exclusive remedy within sixty months from the date of the original purchase.

APPLICABILITY AND LIMITATIONS: This warranty is applicable only to units retained within the Fifty States of the U.S.A., District of

Columbia, and Canada. This warranty is not applicable to:

1. Air filters or fuses.

2. Products on which the model and serial numbers have been removed.

3. Products which have defects or damage which results from improper installation, wiring, electrical current characteristics, or
maintenance; or caused by accident, misuse or abuse, fire, flood, alterations and/or misapplication of the product and/or units

installed in a corrosive atmosphere, default or delay in performance caused by war, government restrictions or restraints, strikes,
material shortages beyond the control of FRIEDRICH, or acts of God.

OBTAINING WARRANTY PERFORMANCE: Service will be provided by the FRIEDRICH Authorized Dealer or Service Organization
in your area. They are listed in the Yellow Pages. If assistance is required in obtaining warranty performance, write to: Room Air Conditioner

Service Manager, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., P.O. Box 1540, San Antonio, TX 78295_1540.

LIMITATIONS: THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. Anything in the warranty notwithstanding,

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

NOTE: Some states do not allow limitationson how long an implied warranty Iasts,or do not allow the limitation or exclusion of consequential

or incidental damages,so the foregoing exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

OTHER: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

PROOF OF PURCHASE: Owner must provide proof of purchase in order to receive any warranty related services.

All service calls for explaining the operation of this product will be the sole responsibility of the consumer.

All warranty service must be provided by an Authorized FRIEDRICH Service Agency, unless authorized by FRIEDRICH prior to

repairs being made.

In case of questions regarding the provisions of this warranty, the English version will govern.

Revised 08/01

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.

Visit our web site at www.friedrich.com

Post Office Box 1540 * 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway * San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540

• (210) 3574400 * FAX [phone]
P/NO.: 3828A20126F