Haier HWS10XC1, HWS08XC1, HWC08XC1 Owner’s Manual

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Thank You for buying a dependabb, energy saving and easy to operate

HALERroom air condifionen This manual contains usefuJinformation for

you to maintain, operate, in4aH and safely use your room air conditioner.

Your air conditioner deans, cools and dehumidifies the air in your room to
provide you with the ultimate Jevd of comfort.

Please read instructions carefuJJybefore using the producL AJso, do not
Forget to fiJl out and maiUthe Product Registration Card

Record Your Mo(JeJand $eriaJ Number.

For aHyour service calls during the warranty period the foJlowing
information will be needed_ Attach the sales receipt to this guide and keep
for future reference. This information 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 the front grille to bcate iL

Modal Number: ..............................................................

Serial Number: ...............................................................

Date of Purchase: ...........................................................

Dealer's Name: ..............................................................

Dealer's Address: ............................................................

Dealer's Phone Number: ...................................................

?AOLE

RECEPTACLE ANO FUSE TYPES

RATEDVOLTS 125/60 250/60

AMPS 1S 2.0 15 20 30

WALL OUTLET

_USE S(ZE ) 5 20 _ _ 5 20 _ 30

r_mMEDE_Y FUSE

(c_ ¢it_u_ br_k_r) Pmug P|ug pmug

1)

Air conditioner must be connected to proper dectricaJ outlet with the
correct dectricaJ supply. (see table)

Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG. Jfyou do

not have a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a
certified dectrician install the proper receptacle. The wdJ receptacle
MUST be properly grounded.

Do not use if power cord is frayed or otherwise damaged_
Also avoid using it if there are cracks or abrasion damage
along the lengfh, plug or connector.

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.

When installing your air conditioner in a window, make sure the window

is strong enough to hdd the wright of the air conditioner.
You also want to secure and 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 outside the air conditioner with blinds,
drapes, protective covers, shrubs or bushes_

7) Be careful of sharp edges on the front and rear fins of the unit that could
cut and cause serious injury.

8) Be careful when lifting the air conditioner to install or remove the uniL
Always usetwo or more people for this.

9) Always unplug the dr conditioner before servicing it or moqng it.

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PAGE

A Word Fro_ Haier 1

Product Reglstratlon 1
$afe_y Precautions 2

Warnings 4
£UectrlcaU Safety 4
Tips 5

Energy $avlng Gulde 5
Features 6

Operatlng Gulde 7-8
Normal Operating Sounds 7
Operating Instructions 7o8

Uns_Hations 9o! 9
PartsSupplied 10

TooJs 1 1
Stepsfor installation 19

CUean and Care Guide 20

TroubUeshootlng _:1o22

Warranty Jnf@rmati@n :23

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FoJJowingthe safety messages is very important.

These messages can save you from being injured or kiJJed.

Warning symboJsaJert you to be carefuJ and means Danger. AJways

foJJowinstructions to be safe and reduce chances of iniury or deatk

Warning and Danger signs wiJJprecede safety messages.

Grounding: Thisroom air conditioner must be grounded.

Grounding reducesthe risk of dectric shock by
providing an escapewire for the eJectriccurrent.
Thepower cord has a grounding wire with a

grounding pJug.PJugit into an outJetthat is
properJyinstdJedand grounded_

WARNUNG:

Adapter PUug: We strongJyadvise againstusing an adapter pJug.

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improperuseof thegrounding
pJugcan resuJtin a risk of eJectricshock.

CaJJa qualified dectridan if you don't understand
thegrounding instructionsor if you are not
sureif theair conditioner is properJygrounded.

Jfthe waJJoutbt is not grounded, pJeasecontactan
eJectridanto haveit repJacedwith a properJy
grounded outJet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power ¢@rdo

eAirConditionersaredesignedforuseinadoublehungwindowor

throughthewallinstallationonly_(Asapplicableinyourmodel)

• Whileinstallingunitbesure to flit air conditioner 1/4 degree ouhvard to

have the water drip outside the house_

o Install the unit on the north side as normalmythat is the shaded side. This

will enhance _heoperation of your unit.

_e Window has to be strong for installation_ Extra brackets and or support

may be required depending on your window. (Brackets and Supports
not induded in all models)

o Measure the window before installing, if the window is bo big for the

unit you may require professional installation,

_e Usecorrect electric voltage and proper ampere for the unit to run

effectively.

_® Only let a certified electrician do any modifications to your electrical

outlet,
Use a dedicated line for the operation of your air conditioner to avoid

the possibiJih/of an electrical surge,

e When installing your air conditioner make sure to seal all areas where

there is a possibilib, of air bakage,
Airflow should not be blocked inside either by curtains, drapes or

furniture or outside by shrubs or bushes_

• Do not needbssly use on ebctrical light or other appliances that
produce heat,

Keep the vent dosed on the air conditioner when in the coomingfunction.
Keep the blinds and the drapes drawn on all the other windows.

While cooking use an exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove the excess
heat produced_

Always usethe correct BTU size air conditioner to cool the room to
affain optimum efficiency.

4-way

airflow

iiiJiiii_i

iiiJiiiiiiiii
iiiJiiiiiiiii

easy

access

filters

(AH features not on ohmmodels)

1° Temperature Set Knob

This knob adjusts the temperatureof the ain

Higher thesetting the coobr the air temperature.
with this knob you can setthe temperature to your
desired comfort bveL Min, Cod being the warmest
and Max. Cod being the cddest

2. Functlor_ S_e_Knob
with this knob you can cantrd the fan speedas

well as the cooling speed,There are 3 knob

positionson the A!C for you to selectfrom. LO will
circulate air at the lowestvelocity MEDat the

middle levd and HJwill circulate at themaximum.
You have 2 FanOnly speedsto choosefrom HI and

LO.

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sHide°out

chassis

4° 4 Way A_r Fmow
Theseair directional buvers let you control the
direction of theairflow in your required direction

Theairflow can be directed
up - down - right side - left side

control

pand

5.smldoOotChossis(ootiooJmmodoJ0)

your air conditioner becomesmore versatiJewith
this feature You have the option to insiaJlthe unit in

a window or a wall.

6. Window |nstaJJ Kito
Enabbsyou to installthe air conditioner in a

doubb hung window Extra brackets or support

may be needed depending on your window

This feature heJpsyouto exhaustany stale

unwanted air in the room and draw fresh outside

air in the room. To cirdate the air, bring thelever
to theopen position. (Thelever should be in the

closed mode to avoid lossof cool air to theoutside.)

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FoJJowingsoundsare normaJJyheard during the operation of an air conditioner.

* Thermostatclicks.As the thermostatcycleson/off you will

hear this sound.
Cod airflow movementas dictated by the set fan speed

®Water sounds. This is normaJsinceyour air conditioner actsas a

dehumidifier aJso.Thusyou wiJJhear water soundsfrom water drops
falling on the condensen

o As the refrigerant flows through the inner seaJedtubing a

rushing noise may be heard.
RattJingor vibrating noisesmay be heard due to poor waJJ
or window instoJJation.

High pitch compressor sound may be hear&

LO

A/C

OFF MED

HR HI
FAN A/C

FUNCTmON SET

fig, # 1

5 6

4

2

1

MIN COOL

TEMPERATURE SET 7

A/C

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MAX COOL

E e/i h

After instaJJingyour air conditioner, pJugit into the proper

dectricd outRetin the wall

1) SelectMed. A/C on the FunctionSetknob_

2) Set the Temperature Set knob at the mid JeveJsetting. ThiswiJJturn on

3) Youcan setthe thermostatfrom Min Cod to Max Cool Min Cod being

4) Your air conditioner has 1 or 2 Fan speedsdepending on your modal

5) If your air conditioner has a Ventcontrol make sure that it is on dose.

6) Letyour air conditioner run for a few minutes before adiusting to the

7) Remember the compressor of your air conditioner wiH riot work

8) AJsowhen you shut off the air conditioner wait for 3 minutesbefore

9) If you haveany trouble in operating your air conditioner please refer to

your air con@ionen

thewarmest Max Cod being the cddest_

purchased and 3 A/C settings_

Leaveit open onJyif you need to recycle the stale room dn By Jeavingit
dosed you will retain the cod air in the room_

desired settings.

when the temperature goes bdow 65°F.

turning it on again. This is the compressorcycle time_

theTrouble Shooting section_

Before you install your air conditioner check the following:

The unit is free of aJJobstructions inside and outside the room e.g. drapes,

curtains, furniture, pJants,shrubs,bushes,trees,other structuresJikebuiJding,
garage etc.Air conditioner musthave dear unobstructed airflow through the

condenserto remove the heat.

2) The window is strong enough to hdd the weight of the air con@ionen
Extra brackets or supportsmay be needed depending on your windows,
(Bracketsor Supports not provided in dJ modds)

3) The window siJJand track are strong enough to hoJdthe weight of the
air conditionen

4) The waJJis strong enough to hdd the unit. Extra brackets or supports may be
needed depending on the waR[ (Bracketsor Supports not provided in aHmodds)_

5)

There is adequate and proper power suppJynear the air conditionen

DO NOT useadapter pJugs_

DO NOT useextension cords.

A 7)
As}

DO NOT cut or removethe ground prong_

Ag)

DO NOT modify the pJugor thedectricd waJJoutJetin any way.
if pJugdoes not fit the dectrical outbt have a certified dectrician do the

necessarychange_

A10) DO NOT connect eJectricalpower to the unit before instaHatiom

A11) DO NOT use if power cord is worn out, frayed or otherwise damaged.

Avoid using if there are cracks or abrasion damage along the bngth,
pJugor connection.

12) DO NOT instaJJinto any existing cabinet or sbeve which does not haveside
and top air vents_

PartsSupplid

curtain
affachment
screws 13/32"

basepan angb

]IWSOSXC 4 IIWSO!_X(A lIVe] 05X( 1_]IW( 08X( ]

top raiU

PartsSupplied

- vdndow sash

w_ndow sed _ gasket

/// gasket /_

_ , raiJ curtain sash screws C,_ar_3rnwent

curtain 31/32" _s_rance screw,"

_:_c"afion bracket [MC;;_,iHWSlOXCA'HWSl2XCA'ocknu,

drain tube (Jeffand right)

Parts Supplied

.< window sash

gasket

_- _ _ top rall Casement to

curtain

_ gasket curtain sash screws window

tion

(Jeffand right) ModeJ:HWSI4XCA,HWS8VCA,HWS20VCA

;cd'![_ [:rc:nWu_nd

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fop rail

to

left and right
side curtains

lop raiJ

n angle

leftand r_ght

sidecurtains

YouwillneedtohavetheFollowingtoolsto help you in the in4aHafion of

your air condifioner_

®Scissors
_PhillipsScrewdriver

oStandard Screwdriver
oPJiers
_Wrench

•DriJJand DriHBits
oTapeMeasure

oGJoves
oLeveJ

_Sockets

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in#rimingUnit intoA Window

Window Opening Requirements

Theair conditioner isdesigned to fit into doubUeor singb hung sashtype windows. Eachof the

units comes with an installation kit that provides adiustable mounting louvers, to fill the gaps

between the sidesof the unit, and the window frame. Thechart below reflectsthe dimensions
of theunitswith, and without installation kits. Measureyourwindow openingwidth and compare

it to the chart below to ensure that it meetsthe minimum and maximum window width requirements.

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t[WA05XCA }{WFO5XC & ] [WFOTXC,\ IIWS08XC 1 HWS08XCA t{WS 10XC,\ t{WS ] 2X(A }{WS ]0XC 1
HWSnSXCA HWSOGX(A HWF05X( B HWCOSX( l HWR[ 4XCA lJWSI 8V(.A IIWREOOCA

I, ° d °

"_.M tlW?,05XCA

Dimension Ilwcogxc 1

odd m_'i_0s×ca HWROSXCA I[WS08XCA I[WS H)XCA I[&_SISVCA

HWIq)7X( A IJV\ ROgX( A I[\_ S [(}XCI IJWR12XCA IJWSI4XCi_ IJWS2OVCA
II\_ H)5XCB IJWROSX( [

a(inch) I@" It@' 11s6'

B(inch) 143'' 13332l'' 16@" lzl_" 18 3"

C(inch) 14@" 14_" 13i]" 16yi' 1;']_" 184"

DOn&)Max 344_" 3432]" 35312" ssss" 4o,12"

D(inch) Min 24312" 25392" 263_" 301_" 3292 '

Case High 13_" 132s'' 13_" IS4;" 14_" lz_"

Case Depth J232,,19 20_25" 23 5 " 261163. 303229.

Mode]s: HWA05XCA HWF05XCA HWF07XCA HWB08XC ]L

HWS05XCA HWS06XCA HWF05XCB HWC08XC]L

I SSEMBLE z_

CURTAINS

Unpack unit on floor next to

instaIIaRon location

Slide Je£-hand curtain assembly inb

Jeffends of top and bottom raJs
Repeat Forright°hand curtain
assembJy Fasten curtain retainer

strips to sides of outer case with six

13732 _'screws
For HWSO5XCA,HWSO6XCA ,HWSOBXC 1

Remove two screws Jocaied in
the top of the autercase,Remove .

two screws Jocated in the rear Cautuom -_
of lhe ou_ercase or griJJe to extreme

temperatures

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APPLYWmNDOW

SASHGASKET

Raiseh_doorsash Measurewidth
of window sash Cut window sash
gasketta Jengthand appJyto

bottom ofwindow sash
Cutwindow siJJgaskettoJength

and appJyto top of thewindow siJJ

PREPARE

WINDOW FOR
iNSTALLATION

inspectwindow track, sash, and sill
for its abiUilyto support the weight of
air conditionen

Measure width between window
mddings to ensure Unsl_ntMount

will fit window frame instant Mount
modds are designed for windows

(the detail see page 12)
instant Mount kit suppUiedwith unit

is designed for mounting in most
doubb4tung windows w_@out

slorm w_dows. For installation in
window frame with storm window,

modify sill by adding wood stripsto

inner and outer sills Thisraises

unit and eUiminatesinterference of
storm window frame

"A_ iNSTALLUNiT JN

WINDOW

P)aceunit in window Lower sash
until it restsbehind front flange of top

rail. Bottomrail mustrest behind
window sill With a bveJadjust unit

to a 1/2 bubble slope to the rear for
proper water drainage

_Wind ..... h L_@ @ @

S_rm wk_dow kts_Hat_on
if storm window frame does not allow

adequate clearance below sill(]/2"
required), removestorm window
frame or create clearance by adding

a wood strip (at least 1 1/2" wide)
along entire width of si)J Fasten
wood slrip to sill with at least three
countersunk wood screws (not
supplied with kit). Thisprovides a

smooth surface for mounting air
conditioner v2"

_Level

MJlkT_U _

Back front atlachment screw out
severaJturns and slip Basepan Angle

over"screw head Snugscrew with
angle restingon window ledge

UnstallIwo 31/32" screwsthrough
angle into window ledge Repeat for
opposite side

Mobib home window instamatiorl
Add wood strip (at least I 1/2" wide)

along entire width of window silJ
Thicknessof ,.rood strip should match

height of front lip on window frame
Fastenwood strip to sillwith a

minimum of threecountersunk wood
screws (not supplied with kit) This

provides a smooth surface for
mounting air conditioner

Must be a minimum

of 1/2" to dear

botJom ralJ onuni_

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m

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iNSTALL

BASEPANANGLE

Curtain assembJy cut

away for clarity

@

31/s2'

screws

Basepa_

angle

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SECURESiDECURTAmNS
AND TOPMOUNTING RAiL

iNSTALLSEAL

GASKET

Cut window seal gasket to w@h of
window Stuff window sod gasket
between outdoor window gUass
and top of indoor sash This ",,viH
stop air bakage which reduces
efficiency.

Models: HWS08XCA HWS10XCA HWS12XCA HWS10XCl

HWS 14XCA HWS 18VCA HWS20VCA

I REPAREUNiT

FOR
iNSTALLATiON

Unpack unit on floor next to

installation bcation
Remove front aitachrnent screw

Remove two side attachment screw

{HWSI 4XCA,HWSl 8VCA,HWSgOVCA)
Separate the outercase from the front

with a putty knife at the catch points
designated by the arrows

Remove one screw securing

basepan locking bracket Remove
two screws located in the rear of the

outercase, securing k,asepan to
outercase Using the basepan handle,

slowly and evenly pull chassis out
from outer case

Hate: Cover putty knife blade with
masking tape to guard against

damage of the units finish The filter

is removed in this illustration for

clarity only

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Cautior_: Never expose plastic
front or grille to extreme
temperatures

ASSEMBLE

CURTAiNS/TOP

RAiL

Removepaper backing from toRrail gaske_
and adhere to bottom of top raiJ

Unstdltop raiJwith four 13/32 _'screws

(threefL/rHWSOSX(A,HWS 10X( A.HWS12XC/

HWS 10X(1).

SlideJeft-handcurtab assembJyinto Jeftend of
top and bottom raiJs Repeat for right-hand
curtainassembJyFastencurtain retainer strips
to sidesof outer"casewith eight 13/32" screws

(sixfor HWSOSJK A,HVv'S1gX( A,HVv'S12X( A,HVv'S10X(1).

PREPARE

WINDOW FOR

_NSTALLATION

inspectwindow track, sash,and dl
for its ability to support the ,#eight of

air conditioner

Measure width between window

moJdings to ensure Unstant Mount

wiJJ fit window frame Instant Mount

modds are designed for windows

wide (the detaiJ see page 12)

instantMount kit supphedwith unit
isdesigned for mounting in most

doubb=hung windows wllbout

stormwindows. For instajJationin

window frame with storm window,

modify siJJby adding wood stripsto
inner and outer siJJsThisraises

unit and diminates interferenceof
stormwindow frame

APPLYWINDOW

SASHGASKET

Raiseindoor sash Measurewidth
of window sash,including portion

inside window track Cutwindow

sashgasket tobngth and appJy to

bottomof window sash

Storm window inst_llatlon
if storm window frame does not aJiow

adequate cJearancebeJowsiJJ(1/2"
required), remove stormwindow

frame or create clearanceby adding a
wood strip (at Bast 1 1/2" wide) aJong

entire width of siJJFastenwood strip
to siJJwith at Jeastthree countersunk

wood screws(not supphedwith kit)
Thisprovides a smoothsurface for

mounting air conditioner

1/2"

Minimum

1/2"

WooJ

S_arn _ : R

Plnme

Moblb home w_ndow instQBlafion
Add wood strip (at Jeast1 1/2" wide)

dang entire width of window siJJ
Thicknessofwoad strip shouJdmatch

height of front hp on window frame
Fastenwood strip to siJJwith a

minimum of three countersunkwood
screws{not supplid with kit) This

provides a smooth surfacefor
mounting air condifionen

Must be a minimum

of 1/2" to dear

bottom rd ot_ unit

I I/2'_ _:: Wi_dow

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iNSTALLOUTER

CASEiN WINDOW

Place outer case in window Lower

sash untiUit restsbehMd FrontfUange
of top raiJ, Bottomrail must rest

behind window sill With a bvel
adjust unit to a 1/2 bubbb slope to Leve,

he rear for proper water drainage _

Wind...... h I ® ® ®

Expand bolh curtains to contact the
window _rame Install tv,,o31/32"

_JL, CurtalnassembJycut

_.,...._,, _; away forclarity

Use lwo casementto window securance screws(1"}

to fix the case to windows sash

Install Uefl& right installation bracket and as shown

in fig Install bdt(2 1/2 _bng fUathead b@and U

Iocknut) to the installation bracket and adjust them _,._

to proper length ,th..... 4 (19/32 '_)...... to fix _

the bracket on thecase _ 19/32_'Io_gs e /_

Left _ f_. o,,,_,o_k,,__',w _1.-"

screws One in each upper right and
bft corner of the curtains

Unstallthree 31/32" top mounting rail

screws

NOTE: To make screws easier to

drive, drill a pilot hob into sash
through clearance hob in curtains

INSTALL BASEPAN ANGLE

Unstalllwo 31/32" screws

through angle into window ledge

Repeat Foropposite side.

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_/_ _ MARK

L°cknut\_\ l_ _j ,/ Right

iNSTALL SEALGASKET

Cut window seaJ gasket ta width of
window Stuff',,vk_dow seaJ strip

between outdoor window gJessand
top of indoor sash This wiJJ stop air

bakage which reduces efficiency
iMPORTANT: Stay dear of gJass Be
carefuJ not tc_damage the function

of the window

iNSTALL
DRAIN TUBE

ModeI:!_B_SO8XC.a.,HWSI OXCA,

Adjust the direction o[ the drain tube(drain eUbow)

to make it be in line with the hob

in the rear of unit; Unsertthe drain

tabe (drain dbow)inta the hob and mist 90 _'

HWS12XCA,HWS10XC1

RETURN
CHASSISTO

OUTERCASE

Find someone to hdp you
replace chassis in outer case
Unstdlbasepan clip Replace front
_oand,and grilb(instdl bovoscrews

r HWS 14XCA, HWS 18VCA,

HWS20VCA) Where possible install

fvvo screws in rear of outercase,

removed in stepone

iMPORTANT: Becausewindow

sashhelps keep unit in window,
make certain window sash contacts

outer casebefore reinstalling

chassis

.......

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Wall installations: slideooutchassisonly

Note: Removethe ] or 2 shipping screwson the rear of the air conditioner

that hold thechassisto the outer shallcasing_Once removed,
these do not haveto be re-installed. Toensurethatyour air

conditioner is properly installed in thewall, it is

recommendedthat it be installed by a certified technician who is

familiar with throughthe wall installations.

1) Using wood, 1_'or more in thickness,build a wooden frame to fit the

casing/cabinet dimensionsof the unit which you havepurchased_

2) Measure the outside width and the height of the frame to determine the
cutout dimensionsnecessaryfor the opening in thewall Thedepth of the
frame will depend on the depth of thewall The finished frame mustbe set
in the inside wall Theframe hasto be squared and levded. Rememberthe
frame has to be nailed securelyto the wall studs. (Seefig. # 11)

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fig. # 11

3) Now to install, insert the casing into the wall opening_ (Removethe
chassisout first following steps1 - 6 in SJideooutchassissection)_

Make sure that the cabinet isat least 1/2" inch inside the room_Also the
side JouversshouJdnot be bJocked.This is to have proper air cirdation in

and around the compressor.(Seefig. # 12)

fig. # 12

typlcaU casing

ou_ard tip

level

casing

4) The casing shouJdbe tilted 1/4" outside so as to drain the excess
dehumidified water.

5) ProperRyinsulate any opening between the casing and the frame_

6) Usethe screw hobs on the sides of the unit which are for the window

mounting kit and the screw holes in the top mounting kit rail to attach
the casing to thewood frame, using the 5/8" screws.

7) With the help of another person lift and put the chassisof the
air conditioner in to the casing_

8) Screw the security screw into place and snap on the grille.

9) If the fiJterwas removed during this process,reinsert the filtec

]O)Screw the two side screwsthat hoJdthe grille to the casing_(not in

all models)

11) UseexternaJwall brackets if needed.

_ CAUTION: If, after completing thesesteps,the unit appears to be loose

or if you are unsurethe unit is properly installed,
contact a qualified installer.

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fop-air
_ouve_s

x x x x h x k

fig_# 13 fig_# 14

o Always unplug your air conditioner before cleaning.

• Air fiJterneedsto be cleaned at bast once a month for your unit to
operate at optimum efficiency_ThefiJtercan be did out from the side by

pulling on the tab Jocatedon the middJeright sideof the front mask
(See fig°# 13) Or the fiRtermay be accessed by pressingdown on

the top and bottom tabs Jocatedon the right side of the front mask.
(See fig,# 14) Thefilter may be washed or vacuumed_Removethe
excesswater from the fiJterby gentJyshaking the fiJtenThiswiJJremove
dust and particles trapped in the fiJtenAfter cleaning, rdnstaJJthe fiJten

DO NOT use your air conditioner without the air filter in place.

Todean the front pands or the cabinet DO NOT useharsh chemicals,
abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, bbach, concentrated detergents, sdvents

or metal scouring pads_Someof thesechemicals may dissdve, damage
and/or discoRoryour air condifionen

side-air

IOUVe_'S

2O

ARwaysusea softcloth dampened with water or miRdsoap and water
sdution to wipe the front of the cabinet. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

• Tosbre your air conditioner, after the season, remove the unit from the

window as per the installation guide. Repackthe unit in its original box
and store away. If your unit is installed in a wall or you do not intend to

remove it from the window then cover the outsidewith a winter cover.
Thiscan be purchased from the retaibr where you purchased your

air conditioner or from your Rocalhardware store_

®Before putting away your unit make sure any water bft in the pan is

removed and drained away. Water left in the pan could lead to Rusting
or damage to the electrical connections.

Jf air ¢@ndlti@ner d@es not operate:

Check if unit is pbgged in. ThepJugmay have come bose.
Check if the dectricaJ wall receptacJeis of proper voJtage.

Check if the circuit breaker needsto be resetor if the fuse needs
to be repJaced.

* Check if the unit is in "Off" mode.

Thefan controJmay be in "Off" position.

Air from alr ¢ondltlorler 15war_:

TheA!C setting may need to be raised.
Thetemperature outside the room is bdow 65°F. The compressorwiJJ
not cycle on if the temperature outside is bdow 65°E

ke forrnc_tlon on cooJlng ¢olJs:

®Outside temperature too coJd_Setthe unit on fan onJy

settingto defrost ice.
Lowertemperature setting. Temperaturesetting may be too coJd_
Unit BTUmay be too high for the room.

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Air conditioner working but room not cooUlng:

• Room may have appJiancesthat produce heat_Usean exhaustfan b
remove excessheat_

Ventmay be in theopen position. Vent has to be closed for
optimum cooRing_

• Redirectthe airflow. Removeany obstacles.

• AHdoors and windows need to be dosed so cooJair does
not escape the room.

o Air fiJfermay need cleaning.

Unit BTUmay be too low for the required cooling area_
On extreme hot & humid days air conditioners may take

a Rifflelonger to cool.

A_r ¢ondltloner is maklng nalse when caoUlng:

Youmay hear soundsof air movement,water, compressorcJickingon and

off or window vibrafions_PJeaseread Operating Guide I NormaJ

Operating Sounds_

Water in the air condltloner ¢ablnet:

This is normaJas your air conditioner not only cools but aJsodehumidifies

theair. If there is water dripping inside the room, check the installation of
the uniL The unit may need to be reinstalled. TiJtthe unit ]/4" outsideto
drain the excesswater produced.

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