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Thank You Forbuying a dependable, energy saving and easy to operate HAJERroom air conditioner This manuaJcontains useful information for

you to maintain, operate, install and safely useyour room air condifianer_ Your air conditioner deans, coals and dehumidifies the air in your room to

provide you with the ultimate bvel of comfort. Pleaseread instructions carefully before using the producL Also, do not

forget to fiHout and mail the Product Registration Card.

Record Your ModeUand SeHaUNumber°

For all your service calls during the warranty period the bHowing information will be needed. Affach the sales receipt to this guide and keep

for future reference. Thisinformation can be obtained from the serial pJate, which is on your air conditioner: This is either on the cabinet (side or back) or you may have to remove thefront grille to Jocateit.

1) Air conditioner must be connectedto proper electrical outlet with the

correct electrical supply. (seetabJe)

_. 2) Propergrounding must be ensuredto reducethe risk of shockand fire.

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVETHEGROUNDING PRONG. If you do not have a three-prong electricreceptacleoutlet in the wall, have a certified

electrician install the proper receptacle. Thewall receptacleMUSTbe

properly grounded.

3) Do not use if power cord isfrayed or otherwise damaged. Also avoid

using it ifthere are cracks or abrasion damage along the length, plug or

connector.

4) DO NOT USEAN ADAPTEROR AN EXTENSIONCORD.

5) When installing your air conditioner ina window, make surethewindow is strongenough to hold the weight of the air conditioner. Youalso want to secureand correctly install your air conditioner properly to prevent it from falling. Extra brackets and or support may be required depending

on your window.

6) Do not block airflow inside or outsidethe air conditioner with blinds,

drapes, protective covers,shrubs or bushes.

7) Becareful of sharp edgeson thefront and rear fins of the unit that could

cut and cause seriousinjury.

8) Becareful when lifting the air conditioner to install or remove the unit.

Always usetwo or more people for this.

9) Always unplug the air conditioner before servicing it or moving it.

PAGE

A Word From Haler 1

P_duct Registration 1

Safely/Precautions 2 Warnings 4

ElectricaJSafely/ 4

Tips 5

Energy Saving Guide 5

FeQtures G-7

@peratlng Gulde 8-14

Normal Operating Sounds 8

Operating instructions 8-14

JnstaJJatians 15- 22

Parts ] 6

Tools ] G

Installing Unit into A Window ] 7-22

Clean and Care Gulde 23-24

TroubUeshaoting 24- 25

Warran_ Jnfarmatian 2G

Following the safety messagesis very important.

Thesemessagescan save you from being injured or killed.

Warning symboRsalert you to be carefuRand means Danger. AJways

follow instructions to be safe and reduce chancesof injury or deatk

Warning and Danger signswill precede safety messages.

Grounding: This room air conditioner must be grounded.

Grounding reduces the risk oFenectricshock by

providing an escape wire for the electric current.

The power cord has a grounding wire with a

grounding pJug. PJugif into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNHNG:

Adapter PUug: We strongly advise against using an adapter plug.

mmproperuseof the grounding pJugcan resuJtin a risk of electric shock. Coil a qualified electrician if you don't understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sureif the air conditioner is properly grounded.

mfthe wall eJectricaJoutlet is not grounded, please contact an eJectricianto have it repJacedwith a properly grounded outJet.

DO nOtr Under Qny ¢_rcu_st_n¢esr CUt or re_ove t_e

thlrd (ground) prong from the power ¢or_.

®Air Conditioners are designed for use in a douHe hung window or

through the wall installation only (As appJicable in your model)

®While installing unit be sure to tilt air conditioner _/4 inch ouhvard to

havethe water drip outside the house.

s_k o mnstanlthe unit on the north side as normanly that is the shaded side This

winJenhance the operation of your unit. Window has to be strong for installation. Extra brackets and or support

may be required depending on your window.

• Measure the window before installing, if the window is too big Forthe unit you may require professional installation.

_'_ Usecorrect electric voJfageand proper ampere for the unit to run

effectively.

,_® Only let a certified eledrician do any modifications fo your eledricol

outlet,

o When installing your air conditioner make sure to seaJaHareas where

there is a possibiJify of air Jeakage. Airflow should not be bJocked insideeither by curtains, drapes or furniture or outside by shrubs or bushes

Do not needJessJyuse an eJectricaJJightor other appliances that produce heat

Keep the ventdosed on the air conditioner when in the cooling function. Keep the bJindsand the drapes drawn on all the other windows.

o While cooking usean exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove the excess

heat produced.

Always usethe correct BTUsize air conditioner to cool the room to attain optimum efficiency.

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1. Thermostat

This allows you to adjust the temperature of the air

The lower the seffing the cooler the air temperature with this you can set the temperature fo your

desired comfort level You can setthe temperature

between 61" F and 86" F

2. Fan Speed

With this you can control the fan speed as well as the A/C {cooling) speed

You have 3 levels of A/C Speed for you to set at your desired bvd LO will cimdate alr at the

lowest vdoci_y, MED at medium velocity and HUGH

will circulate at the maximum You have 2 levels of Fan Speed to setat your

desired comfort level MED and LO

Auto Fan allows the room temperature to set the fan

speed When the function is set, fan speed is to be

determined according to the difterence between the

s_ttemperature and the temperature inside the room Once the set temperature is reached the fan

will run at the LO Setting

3. Fuectlon. Your air conditioner has3 Functions a) A/C,

Here the air conditioner will operate the corrJpressor

and the desired fan spe_d set to give you chilled

cold air for your comfort b) Dehumid This enables your air conditioner to operate as a

dehumidifier as well Jtwill remove the excess moisture from the air to keep your room at a

combrtabb dry stage You can use this feature alone in case you do not desire to use the air

conditioner c) Fan Only You can run the fan only on not so hot days The

fan can be set to run at 2 speeds (reed fan, low fan) as desired by you

4. Eeergy Saver When turned "ON" the fan will shut off 3 minutes

after the compressor cycle off, Thiswill not only save you electrical and energy costs but also shuts off the unnecessary noise of the fan motor running In the "OFF" position the fan will not shut off when the compressor cycles off The fan will keep running

at the setlevel

5. Timer

Your air conditioner can be setto go on or off at your desire This can be done up to 12 hours in

advance

6. Vent

The Fresh Air Vent aJlov,'sthe air col_di{Jol_erto

recircu_ate iltside ail', draw fiesh ail i_to dketooth and exhattst stale ail' to the otltside.

7. 4 Way Air FJew

These air directional Jouverslet you contrd the

direction of the air_low in your required direction

The airflow can be directed

up - down - right side - left side 8, SJide Out ¢has._is

Your Air Conditioner Becomesmore versatile with this feature You have the option to install the unit in

a window or the wall g, Wind@_ instil R:Jt

Enables you to install the air conditioner in a double hung window Extra Bracketsor sugport may Be needed depending or_your window

10. Remote Cor_w'oJ

This full functional "wirelessremote allows you to operate your air conditioner from a d_stance You need not have to get up to change the seitings, the

functions or to turn the unit on or off 11 o LED DJspJay EJectrorlic ConJ'_| Panel

The 4 function LEDdisplays Room 1}_mperature, Temperature Se_ting,Timer Setting and Time Ren_aining to Stop / Start the unit Electr'onic Control Panel letsyou set the temperature to the Exact ]emperature you desire

12o Sleep

When activated, this feature automatically sets an 8 hour shut off timer The unit will shut off in 8 hours

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The folowing sounds are normally heard during the operation of an air conditioner,

o Cod airflow movementas didated by the set fan speed.

Water sounds. This is normaJas your air conditioner acts as a

dehumidifier aJso.Thusyou wil hear water sounds from water drops faling on the condenser.

As the refrigerant tows through the inner sealed tubing a rushing noise

may be heard.

Railing or vibrating noisesmay be heard due to poor wal or window instalafion.

* High pitch compressor sound may be heard.

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Folowing are the operating instructions of your electronic air conditioner.

After instaling your air conditioner pJug it in to the proper dectricaJ outJet in the wal Keepthe vent in the closedposition. Now set the air

conditioner at your comfort bye[ This ful functional wireJessremote alows

you to operate your air conditioner without having to get up and go to the

unit. The ful function feature alows you to change the settings and turn the unit on or off from the remote itseJf.This controJpad works the same as the control pad on the air conditioner. (See Fig # ])

Fig. # 1 Remote ¢@ntr@J

After you pJugin the unit it wi[[ perform a self test. A[[ the dispJaytights will turn on for 3 seconds. The LED display will read "88". If any dispnay light fails to turn on you may need service on the unit. After the 3 seconds self test the unit will automatically go to the stand by mode. Now all lights will be off and you wilt have to turn "ON" by pressing the On/Off key

After pressing "On/Off", the unit #arts to work and enters the status of

"Fan Only" with low seffing. You will haveto press the (+} or (o} key on the

TempiTime to set the fern _erature af your desired comfort. You can choose bebveen 61 °F and 86°R Once the temperature is set you can raise or lower it by pressing the (+) or (o) keys. (Only when the unit is cooling or dehumidifying, can the temperature seffing be adiusted.} (See Fig, # 2)

Having setthe temperatureyou will setthefunctionof theair conditionen mfyou want to coolthe room presstheA/C function,mfyou needtoonly

removethe moisturepresstheDehumidfunction. Ifyou lustneedto usethe

fan only,pressthe Fanfunction.(SeeFig. # 3)

Fig. # 3

¢ontro) Pane(°

Once the function mode isdecided you wi(( hove to set the fan speed_ ({: you choose the A/C mode you can run the fan in one of the 3 speeds Hi,

Med,, Lo or in the Auto speed, mnthe Auto speed the fan wi(( stort at High, Med or Lo as the )emperature varies in the room

Tr: temperature inside the room. Ts:the se))emperature.

When Tr >Ts+2°F, the Hi is )o be automaficaJJy. When Tr_<Ts,)he Lo is to be set. When Ts<Tr_<Ts+2°F,)he Med is to be set. Once the set temperature in

the room is reached the Auto fan seffing wiJ( have the fan running on Lo. It takes 3 minu)es )o switch the fan speed. (See Fig # 4}

Fig. # 4

¢ontro(

Panel

Ifyou choose to use the Dehumid function, Thiswill remove excessmoisture

from the air on excessivelyhumid days,

Tr temperature inside the room, Ts: the set temperature.

1) When Tr>Ts+3°F,the compressorwill run continuously the fan at the

selectedspeed.

2)When Tsol°F_<Tr_<Ts+3°Fthe compressor will cycle for 10 minutes on end 6 minutesoff.

3)When Tr<Tsol°F,the compressor will shut off,

The dehumidification process takespJace between the set temperature _1

and 3°F above the settemperature, (See Fig # 5)

Fig. # 5

ControJ Panel

For cod days you may want to run the "Fan Only" function. Here the fan runsonJy at one of 2 speeds,Meal or Lo. Thefan will not run at the High

speed. (See Fig. # 6)

Fig # 6 ¢ontroj Panel

Fig # 7

Control

Timer start or Timer stop mode is used to pre-start or shut off your unit in advance. You can program this up to ! 2 hours in advance. You can use the Timer in 3 Functions i.e. A/C, Dehumid. or Fan OnJy

eTimer Start. (See Fig. # 7) Unit must be on to set the timer. Unit will shut down automatically after it accepts the settings in 5 seconds Use this mode to presser the start time of

the unit ] 2 hours in advance. a! Press Start, LED dispHaywilH show "XX" (time set Hasttime) when power

is connected first time, LED display wiHI show "01"

b) Set desired number of hours by pressing the (+) pad of the Temp/Time buttons, one for each hour. Hfyou passed the desired time use the H pad

key to lower the selection.

,_Timer Stop (See Fig # 7} Unit must be running to set the timer off. Use this to preset the time you

would Hikethe unit to shut off. a) Press Stop, LED dispHaywill show "XX" (time set Hasttime) when power

is connected first time, LED display wiHI show "01"

b) Set desired number by pressing the (+) pad of the Temp/Time buttons. One for each hour. If you passed the desired time, use the (-) pad key to

lower the selection.

When using the timer the unit wiHJuse!revert to the last A/C and fan settings when activated. The timer must be reset every time you choose to

use it.

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SPEED

iiii FUNCT_eN

Pressingthe mode one time, the settingof Timer start,Timer stopand sleep can be done. Pressingthemode Fora secondtime, the setting iscanceHHed.

SJeepJetsyou presetthe unit to shutoff in 8 hours. SJeepworks in the AiC function only. After preoseffing the temperature to a set degree,

the temperature raises by 2 degree in the I st hour and another 2 degree

in the 2nd hour and then remains constant in the next 6 hours As your body does not give out as much heat in the night and as nights generally become cooler this feature Jetsyou sbep comfortably throughout the night

without having fo wake up to change the temperature settings. (See Fig. # 8}

Fig. # 8

¢ontroU Panem

EnergySaver: By pressingthis key you will activate the unit fo go in the energy saver mode The fan will be off 3 minutes after the compressor cycle ofF.By deactivating if the Jan keeps running at the set speedeven if the compressor shutsofF. (SeeFig. # 9) (Thisfunction isavaiJabb in the

cooJing function onJy)

Fig. # 9

¢ontroJ PQneJ--

(.J(].

When unit is in "On" mode the LEDdisplay wil showroom temperature.

Pressthe (+) key to get settemperature.When unit is in "TimerStop" func=

tion, LEDdispJaywil show the time Jefffor the unit to shut off. Tocancd Timer Stop press the main Off key.

Before you install your air conditioner check the foJ[owing:

1) The unit is free of a[[ obstructions inside and outside the room eg. drapes, curtains, furniture, pJants, shrubs, bushes, trees, other structures[ike building, garage etc Air conditioner must have dear unobstructed airflow through the

condenser to remove the heat

2) Thewindow is strong enough to hold the weight of the air conditioner. Extra brackets or supports may be needed depending on your windows.

3) Thewindow si[[ and track are strong enough to hold the weight of the air conditionen

4) Thewail is strong enough to hold the unit. Extra bracketsor supports may be needed depending on the wail

5) There is adequate and proper power supply near the air conditioner.

_6) DO NOT useadapter plugs.

_7) DO NOT useextension cords.

_8) DO NOT cut or remove theground prong.

9) DO NOT modify the plug or the eJectrica[waJ[outlet in any way. mfpJug does not fit thedectricd outlet have a certified electrician do the necessarychange.

_10) DO NOT connect electrical power to the unit before installation.

_1 ! ) DO NOT use if power cord is worn out, frayed or otherwise damaged

Avoid using if there are cracks or abrasion damage along the length, plug or connection.

Parts

Paris Suppli_ d

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/_/ gaskel

curtain attachmenl

screws 13/32"

wood screws 31/32"

installation bracket (left and tight)

Remote @ control "CR2025" battery

Mode[: HWR18VC3 HWR2tVC3

h_>,adboll <and

Iocknu[

left and right side curtains

You will need b have the following tools b help you in the installation of your air conditioner.

*Scissors *Phillips Screwdriver

*Standard Screwdriver *Pliers

*Wrench *Drill and Drill Bits

*Tape Measure *Gloves

*Level *Sockets

Installing Unit into A Window

Window Openillg Requirements

The air conditioner k, designed {o fi{into double or single hung sash ffpe windows. Ea<h of the units comes with an installation kit that pIovides adjustable mounting louvers, to fill the gaps

betwee_tthe sides of the refit, and the windowhame. The chart below reflects{hedimensions of the units with, and without installation kits. Measure your windowopening width and compare

itto the chart below to ensure that it meets the minimum and fnaxiftltnl_ window wid{h requirements.

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HWR18VC3 HWR24VC3

HWR18V( 3 HWR24VC3

A(inch)

Ninch) C(inch)

D(inch) Max

[)(inch)Min 3o@

Case High Case Widd_

Case Depth

ivlodels HWR18VC3 HWR24VC3

I REPAREUNIT

FOR INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLE

CURTAINS/TOP RAIL

Inslall top rail with lour 13/32" screws

Slid( left hand curtain assembly into left end of top and bottom

rails Repeat lor right hand curtain assembly Fasten curtain retainer

strips to sides of outer (ase with six 13/32" screws

Storm window installalion

PREPARE WINDOW FOR

INSTALLATION

Inspect window tra(k, sash. and sill lor its ability 1o suppor( (h( weight of

ail conditioner

Measure width belween whldow moldings to ensure Instant Mount

will litwindow h'ame Inslan( Moun( models are d(signed lor windows

wide ((h( delail see page l 7)

If storm window hame dots not allow adequate cl( arance below sill (1/2"

required), relnove s{ornl whldow hame or creait! ch>arance by adding a wood strip (a( leas{ 1 1/2" wide) along

( nlite widih of sill Faslen wood sirip 1o sill with at least three couniersunk

wood screws (not supplied with kit) This provides a smooth surlac( hJr

mouniitlg air condition( r

I/2'

Minimunl of 1,'2" to cleal

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h,s,an,Mo.ntiti,suppit.lwiih,mit !!!!

is d(sign_ d lor motmitng in mos( i / i i .... 0

slorlil windows I,or itlstalhltion in o +u D i I doubl( hungwindows without iN / o '_ N i U

window hai/l( wilh SIol'nl window, o v I'J

modi 6, sill by adding wood strips(not ?, _ 11 i 0

hlclud(d) 1o inn(r and outer sills This st>m ' ) R i II raises uni( and elinlinaies inierlel'en(e Ffallle

of slornl vdndow l]'anle

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Mobile home v¢indow installation Add wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide) along en(ite width of window sill¸

Thk:kness of wood strip should match height of front lip on window flame¸ Fasten wood strip (o sill with a

minimum of {hree countersunk wood screws (not supplied with kit)¸ This

provitles a smooth sur_ce _r mounitng air conditioner¸

Must be a minimum

I 1i 2'_ • Wlndov,

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INSTALL OUTER

CASE IN WINDOW

Place other case i_l_i_l{Iow [owel sas|l UlHi] i_rests bebi_ld floll_ flange

of top rail Bottom rail mllst res_ behind window sill

_ Window sosh

Use (wo wood screws 31/32" (o fix (he case to wi_ldows sash his(all left & light i_ls{allation bra{ke_ grad as showlt ilt lig Insta!l boft(2 1/2' long l]g)t bead

bol_ and locknlH) {o the il)s{a[lation b*acket aiid a@ls_

them to propeJ lenuh ,thenuse 4 (19/32')screws to fix _lle bracket on the case

&bOtlt

5 o

Expaltd bo_h curtains to contact the win(bw flame Install lks_ir wood

screws 31/32"¸ Two in each upper rigtl_ and le_ of _he ct_l_ains.

llts_all (hree wood screws 31/32" Iop moun_ing rail screws¸ NOTE: To make screws easier _o

dnve, drill a pilo_ hole ii)io sash {hrotlgh clealallce hole iil c//i'_ai_s

INSTALL SASH BRACKET

& SEAL GASKET

Install sash bracket on top of indoor window sash

wffil one wood screw 31/32" to prevent raising of Willdow from file otdside, Screw anchor direcdy into

side of window flame. For hard wood or metal window li'ames, drill a pilot hole to start screw.

Important:Be carelid not to dffil pilot hole too deep.

Add a piece of tape to the dffil bit as a depth gauge. Also stay clear of glass. Be carelid not to damage the

fimction of the window.

Cut window seal gasket to wiffihof window,Stuffwindow

seal strip hetween outdoor window glass and top of indoor sash. Thiswillstop air leakage which reduces efficiency.

RETURN CHASSISTO

OUTERCASE

Find someone to help you replace chassis in outer case

Replace front panel, and grille

(Do _1o_h_rgel _o ills_oH ba'o tiIm_ a_t,_llmel_ sciews heh_re

Jeph_cei_; grille)

Whele p _ssibleill_MJ _w_ s_Iow's

o1] top of [lie olttel _ase, lemoved

ill slap (me IMPORTANT: Because window

sash helps keep unit in window, make certain window sash contacts

outer case before reinstalling chassis.

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Wall Hns_aHations: slide-out chassisonly

Note Remove the 2 shipping screws on the top of the air condNoJtler

that hdd the chassis to the oater shell casing. Once removed,

these do not have to be reoinstalled. Toensure that your air conditioner is properJy instalbd in the wall, it is recommended

that it be installed by a certified technician who is familiar with through the wall installations.

1) Using wood, 1" or more inthickness, build a wooden frame to fit the

casing!cabinet dimensions of the unit which you have purchased.

2) Measure the outside width and the height of the frame to determine the cutout dimensions necessary for the opening in the wall The depth of the

frame will depend on the depth of the wall The finished frame must be set in the inside wall. The frame has to be squared and leveled Remember the frame has to be nailed securely to the wall studs {SeeFi9 # 191

wall

Fig. # 19

3) Now to install, insert the casing into the wall opening. (Removethe chassisout first following steps 1 - 6 in Slide-out chassissectionI.

Make sure that thecabinet is at bast 1/2" inch inside the room. Also the side JouversshouJd not be bJocked This is to have proper air circuJation in

and around the compressor. (SeeFig # 20)

waBU

Fig. # 20

typicaJ casing

@utward tip

casing

4) Thecasing shouJdbe tilted 1/4" outsidesoasto drain the excess dehumidified water.

5) ProperlyinsuJateany opening be_een thecasingand the frame.

6) Usingthescrewhaleson thesidesof the unit,which are for thewindow mountingkit and the screwhalesin the top mountingkit rain,attach the

casing to thewood frame_

7) With thehdp of anotherpersonJiltand put thechassisof the

air conditioner in to the casing.

8) Screwthe securityscrewinto pJaceand snap on thegrille.

9) mfthe fiJterwas removedduring thisprocess,rdnsert the fiJter.

T,*d_S

AIR t II_TI!R (INSIDE)

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+ Always unplug your air conditioner bet'ore cleaning.

+ Air filter needs to be cleaned at least once a mouth for your

unit to operate at optimum efficiency. The fiber can be s_id out by drawing the _eftand right tabs located on the air fiber+

Thefilter may be washed or vacuumed. Removethe excesswater from the filter by gently shaking the filter. This will remove dust and particles trapped in the filter. After cleaning, reinstall the filter.

DO NOT use yam" air conditioner without the ah" filter in place.

+ To clean the fl'ont panels or the cabinet DO NOT use harsh

chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scom'ing pads. Same of lhese chemicals

may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your air conditioner.

* Always use a soft cloth dampened wRh water or mild soap

and water solution to wipe tile fi'ont if tile cabinet.

Wipe dry with a softcloth.

Tostore your air conditioner, after the season, remove the unit from the window as per the installation guide. Repack the unit in its original box

and store away_ff your unit is instdbd in a wall or you do not intend to remove it from the window then cover the outside with a winter coven

This can be purchased from the retaibr where you purchased your air conditioner or from your local hardware store,

Before puffing away your unit make sure any water Jeffin the pan is removed and drained away. Water bft in the pan could bad to Rusting

or damage to the dectricd connections.

Hfair conditioner does not operate:

Check if unit is pbgged in. The plug may have come loose. Check if the unit is in "Off" mode.

Air from air candltlaner L_ warm:

* TheAiC setting may need to be raised.

ice for_cll'_ar_ on cooUirJgcoiJs:

Outside temperature too cdd. Set the unit onfan only setting to defrost ice.

e Lower temperature setting. Temperature seffing may be too cold.

• Unit BTUmay be too high for the room

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