Operating Guide
QStar
Room Air Conditioner
®
SQ05 l SQ06 l SQ08 l SQ10
Please register
your air conditioner
Model information can be found on the
nameplate. It is located on the front of
the unit, on the left side directly below
the controls. If the front is on the unit,
remove the two screws on each end (at
bottom). Facing the unit, lift the bottom of
the front toward you and slip it off. 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.
A me r i c a ’ s B e s t A i r C o n d i t i o n e r
920-000-06 (04-03)
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
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Congratulations!
Your new QStar® by Friedrich will give you many years of dependable service. Many extra features have been built into your
unit to assure quiet operation, the best circulation of cool, dry air, functional controls, and the most economical operation.
Table of Contents
Page
Before Operating Your Unit .......................................................................................................................................................3
To Start Unit ...............................................................................................................................................................................4
Function Control .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Temperature Control...................................................................................................................................................................4
MoneySaver® Switch...................................................................................................................................................................4
Exhaust Control...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Removing / Cleaning the Filter ..................................................................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Warranty......................................................................................................................................................................................6
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WARNING: 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 or time delay fuse
does not exceed the amp rating listed in Figure 1.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
The cord provided will carry the proper amount of electrical
power to the unit; an extension cord will not.
CIRCUIT
RATING
MODEL
AMP VOLT NEMA NO.
SQ05 • SQ06 15 125 5-15P
SQ08 • SQ10
TIME DELAY
FUSE
Make sure that the receptacle is compatible with
the air conditioner cord plug provided.
This insures proper grounding. If you have a two prong
receptacle you will need to have the circuit replaced by
a certied electrician with a grounded circuit that meets
all national and local codes and ordinances. Under no
circumstances should you remove the ground prong from
the plug. You must use the three prong plug furnished with
the air conditioner.
PLUG FACE
Figure 1
For the best cooling performance & highest energy efficiency
Keep the filter clean
Make sure that your air conditioner is always in top
performing condition by cleaning the filter regularly.
Instructions for removing and cleaning the filter can be
found on page 4.
Provide good air flow
Make sure the airflow to and from the unit is clear. Your air
conditioner puts the air out at the top of the unit, and takes
in air at the bottom. Airflow is critical to good operation.
It is just as important on the outside of the building that the
airflow around the unit exterior is not blocked.
Unit placement
If your air conditioner can be placed in a window or wall
that 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. Be
sure to caulk around doors and windows.
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How to operate your Friedrich room air conditioner
Figure 2
To start unit
If your air conditioner is installed and plugged into a proper
receptacle, it is ready to operate.
Function Control (Mode)
The dial control allows you to select cooling at three
different speeds, as well as FAN ONLY.
Turn to OFF to turn everything off.
Turn to HI COOL for quick cooling.
Turn to MED COOL to maintain a desired temperature.
Turn to LOW COOL for night time use, or when demand
is low.
The FAN ONLY setting will circulate air in the room
without the compressor coming on. The FAN ONLY setting
can also be used with the vent open to remove stale air or
smoke from the room.
Temperature control
This dial is the thermostat. Turn it clockwise for cooler and
counterclockwise for warmer.
MoneySaver® switch
This rocker switch can be depressed to either YES or NO.
In the YES position you will get the most economical operation. Both the fan and compressor will cycle on and off
together, maintaining the selected temperature at a more
constant level and reducing the humidity more efciently.
This control will only operate when the unit is in a cooling mode. In the NO position, the fan will run constantly.
Exhaust control
By placing the lever in the VENT OPEN (Figure 2) position,
stale air and smoke can be exhausted from the room. The
unit should be placed in the FAN ONLY position to expedite
the ow of air to the outside. For normal cooling the vent
should be in the closed position for maximum performance
(Figure 2).
To remove the filter
The diagram below is a guide to lter replacement. Simply
turn the unit off and pull the lter frame up and toward
you. Clean the lter with warm water and a mild detergent,
rinse, dry, and replace by sliding the lter back into position
behind the front panel.
Figure 3
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Troubleshooting Tips
Won't cool?
If your air conditioner operates, but won’t cool; check to see
if the controls are properly set. Check the filter and clean
thoroughly if needed.
Won't run?
Make sure the power cord is plugged in all the way. Check
for a bad fuse or a tripped breaker. This guide shows the
proper fuse size on page 3.
This is a warm weather appliance
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). So it won't cool a room if it is already
cool outside.
Condensation is normal
Air conditioners actually pump heat and humidity from your
room to the outside air. Humidity becomes water, and your
air conditioner will use most of the water to keep the outside
coil cool. If there is excessive humidity, there may be excess
water that will drip outside. This is normal operation.
Frosting
This usually occurs because of insufficient airflow across
the coils, a dirty filter, cool damp weather, or all of these.
Set unit to Fan Only and the frost will disappear. Setting the
thermostat a little warmer will probably prevent the frosting
from recurring.
Noises
All air conditioners make some noise. We build them to
operate as quietly as possible. An air conditioner mounted
in a wall is quieter than one mounted in a window.
Cleaning your air conditioner
The decorative front and the cabinet can be cleaned with
warm water and a mild liquid detergent. The indoor coil can
be vacuumed with a dusting attachment if it appears to be
dirty. The outdoor coil can be gently sprayed with a hose
if you can get to it. If not, you might call your dealer for a
more thorough cleaning when needed.
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FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.
Post Office Box 1540 • San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540
(210) 357-4400 • FAX (210) 357-4480
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS
LIMITED WARRANTY
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 (dened for this purpose as the compressor, condenser coil,
evaporator coil, reversing valve, check valve, capillary, lter 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 lters 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, re, ood, 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.
FIRST YEAR
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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, 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 specic 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
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