Heatcontroller PS-121A User Manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION

& MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Portable Room Air Conditioner

PS-81A
PS-101A
PS-121A

French version of this manual is available on our website

Heat Controller, Inc. • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson, MI 49203 • [phone] • www.heatcontroller.com

Installation, Operation & Maintenance PS-81, 101, 121A Heat Controller, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety rules.......................................................................................................................3

Operating conditions.........................................................................................................3

Electrical information ........................................................................................................4

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

Accessories ......................................................................................................................4

Identication of parts ........................................................................................................5

AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES

Electronic control operating instructions ...........................................................................6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating instructions.......................................................................................................8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location ............................................................................................................................9

Window slider kit installation.............................................................................................9

Exhaust hose installation ................................................................................................12

Condensate drainage .....................................................................................................13

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care and maintenance ...................................................................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Trouble shooting .............................................................................................................15

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Heat Controller, Inc. PS-81, 101, 121A Installation, Operation & Maintenance

Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found
on the name/rating plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. Your air conditioner must be used
in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately
grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the
proper receptacle.

WARNING

For your safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable substances/vapors in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
To avoid fire hazard or electric shock, do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.

WARNING

Elec trical Infor mation

Accessories

Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation instructions for
their usage.

PARTS :

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)

FOLLOW

ME

LED

DISPLAY

ION

TURBO

All the illustrati ons in th is manual are for explana tion pu rposes only. Your air condition er
may be slightly diff erent. The actual shape of parts , accessories, unit, et c. shal l prevail.

NOTE:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety rules

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring the instructions may cause harm or damage.

Always do this

!

Do not operate your air conditioner in a damp/

Your air conditioner should be used in such a way
that it is protected from moisture. e.g. condensation,
splashed water, etc. Do not place or store your air
conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water
or any other liquid. Unplug immediately if water
enters unit.
Always transport use and store your air conditioner
in a vertical, upright position on a stable, level
surface.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified servicer to make
repairs. If the supply cord is damaged it must be
repaired by an authorized servicer.
Keep a clearance of at least 1 ft. (30cm) around
the unit, away from walls, furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use,

humid room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands or
to avoid electrical shock.
Do not remove any cover panels.
Never use this appliance if it is not working properly,
or if it has been dropped or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit. Always
use the switch on the control panel.
Do not cover or obstruct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or allow
them to come into contact with the unit.
Do not use the unit in the presence of inflammable
substances or vapors such as alcohol, insecticides,
gasoline, etc.
Do not use this product for functions other than
those described in this instruction manual.

turn off the unit and unplug from the main power
supply immediately.

Save Energy

Use the unit in the recommended room size - see carton.
Locate the unit where furniture or other objects cannot obstruct the air flow.
Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
Keep the filters clean.
Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out.

Never do this

Oper ating co nditions

The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below:

MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE

COOL

DRY

O

62-95 F (17-35

O

55-95 F (13-35OC)

O

C)

Suggested tools for window kit installation

1. Screwd river(medium size Phil lips)

2. Tape measure o r ruler

3. Knife or scisso rs

4. Saw(In the even t that the window kit n eeds to be cut down in si ze because
the windo w is too narrow for direct ins tallation)

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance PS-81, 101, 121A Heat Controller, Inc.

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

WARNING

For your safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable substances/vapors in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
To avoid fire hazard or electric shock, do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.

WARNING

Electrical Infor mation

Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found
on the name/rating plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. Your air conditioner must be used
in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately
grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the
proper receptacle.

Accessories

PARTS :

PARTS NAME :

Exhaust hose and Apaptor

Window Slider Kit and bolt

Foam seal

AUTO

COOL

DRY

HEAT

SET TEMPERATURE( C)

MODE

SWING

ION

FOLLOW

ME

RESET LOCK

TEMP

ECONOMY

ON/OFF

LED

DISPLAY

FAN SPEED

TIMER OFF

TIMER ON

TURBO

FAN

HIGH

MED

LOW

Remote Controller and Batteries

Drain hose and drain hose adaptor

Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation instructions for
their usage.

NOTE:

All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Your air conditioner
may be slightly different. The actual shape of parts, accessories, unit, etc. shall prevail.

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Heat Controller, Inc. PS-81, 101, 121A Installation, Operation & Maintenance

Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the functions c ontrol panel and rem ote
controller.

The unit can be co ntrolled by the u nit control pan el alone or with the remote controller .

ELECTRONIC C ONTROL OPE RATIN G INSTRUCT IONS

NOTE: This man ual does not incl ude Remote Cont roller Operations, see the <<Remo te
Controller I nstruction>> packed with the unit for details.

OPERATION PANEL OF THE AIR CONDITIONER

1

Selects the appropriate operating mode.
Each time you press the button, a mode
is selected in a sequence that goes from
AUTO, COOL, DRY, and FAN. The mode
indicator light illuminates under the
selected mode settings Fig.3.

MODE select button

Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and
AUTO OFF stop time program, in conjunction
with the and buttons.

TIMER button

2

AUTO COOL

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

1

Front

2

Control Panel

1

4

Horizontal Louver Blade

2

(swings automatically)

3

Casters

4

Carrying Handles

3

Fig.1

(both sides)

Rear

Upper Air Filter

6

6

9

(Behind the grille)

Air Outlet

7

Power cord outlet

8

13

12

Fig.2

10

11

Air intake

9

Drain Outlet

10

Air intake

11

Lower Air Filter

12

(Behind the grille)

13

Bottom tray drain outlet

7

8

5