Panasonic CW-XC123VU, CW-XC103VU User Manual

R O O M A I R C O N D I T I O N E R

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

MODEL: CW-XC103VU

CW-XC123VU

Please read these operating instructions thoroughly before using your air conditioner and keep them for future reference.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or send e-mail to
[e-mail] or refer to www.panasonic.com	F563446

(6 pcs) (XTN5D25A)

(5 pcs) (CWH4580211)

(6 pcs) (XTT4D10C)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe these following safety precautions when using your air conditioner.

•Failure or negligence in observing these safety precautions could cause fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

This symbol (with a white background) denotes an action that is PROHIBITED.

These symbols (with a blue background) denote actions that are COMPULSORY.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

• Due to the weight of this product, we recommend that you have a helper to assist in the installation. To avoid injury, use the proper method of lifting. Avoid any sharp edges.

•Make sure the window frame to be used can properly support this product.

•This product must be installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

•Do not install the unit in places where inflammable gas, fumes or soot may be generated.

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

• Operate your air conditioner from a stable 115 volt AC supply.

•Plug into a separate 15 amp grounded outlet only.

•Use of extension cords

Avoid using extension cords. If there are no alternatives, ensure that the cord is a UL listed 3-wire grounding type, rated 125 volts with a minimum current-carrying rating of 15 amps, number 14 or heavier wire.

•Use a 15 amp time delay fuse or a circuit breaker.

•Do not switch off by unplugging the power plug while it is operating. Press the OFF/ON pad to “OFF” before unplugging.

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

WARNING This sign warns of risk of death or serious injury.

•Do not modify the length of the power cord or use an extension cord.

•Do not touch or operate with wet hands. Do not modify or damage the cord.

•Do not turn on the unit by inserting the power plug. Do not switch off the unit by pulling out the power plug.

•Avoid an extended period of direct airflow.

•Do not insert sticks, fingers or other objects into the unit.

•Do not try to repair the unit yourself.

•Plug in properly before operating and use a specified power cord.

• If abnormal conditions (burnt smell, etc) occur, switch off and remove the power plug.

CAUTION This sign warns of injury or damage to property.

•Do not use the unit for other purposes, than its intended use.

•Do not remove the power plug by pulling the cord.

•Do not block the air intake and outlet vanes.

•Do not splash or direct water at the unit

•Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight during operation.

•Do not operate the unit without the air filter installed or when the front intake grille has been removed.

•Do not place any objects on the unit.

•Do not operate any combustion equipment near the unit’s airflow area.

•Switch off the breaker and remove the power plug from the socket if

the unit will not be operated for a long period.

•Pay attention to any damages on the unit caused by extensive usage.

•Ventilate the room occasionally where the unit is installed.

•Remove the power plug when cleaning the unit.

POWER SUPPLY

Time Delay Fuse : 15 Amps

Rated Voltage : 115V

• Socket Type

• Line Cord Plug

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AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION BOX CONTENTS

	Sealer 50 g	Top sealing			SCREW FURNISHED
			Window sash	Side	Type A	Type B	Type C
	(1.8 oz) (Putty)	ribbon
			sealing ribbon	sealing	(Qty 6)	(Qty 5)	(Qty 6)
			Window sash	ribbon
			foam seal
	Type A	Top	Type A		Wood	Machine	Tapping
			screw		Screw	Screw	Screw
		angle
	screws
					SUGGESTED TOOL LIST
						Medium sized
						screwdriver (#2
	Type C screws			Type C screws		Phillips)
						Tape Measure
	Type A screw			Right side
						Pencil
	Left side			expandable
				panel		Level
	expandable panel
		Type B screws				Knife or
			Type A screws			Scissor

ACCESSORIES

NOTE

Check that none of the accessories are missing.

SELECT THE BEST LOCATION

(Single or Double	Window	19–3/ inches
hung window)		16
Front grille		12 inches

More than

4 inches

SIDE VIEW

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

• Hot sun rays hitting the outside surface
of the cabinet will create considerable
heat load. If the outside of the cabinet is
exposed to direct sunlight, consider
building an awning to shade the cabinet
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while providing ample area for the heated	(min)			to 42- /8”
air to be exhausted from the condenser	-1515/16”
(both sides) and the top.
This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows.

NOTE

The unit may also be installed “through the wall”. You should, however, observe standard carpentry practices and frame the opening without violating local ordinances.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

1Remove the rear cabinet screws and save for later use.

2Slide the chassis out from the cabinet.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE EXPANDABLE PANELS

	Top angle
	Top sealing
	ribbon (To be
	attached to the	Expandable panel
	top angle)
	Type B screws	Side sealing ribbon
		(To be attached to
		the expandable
		panel)
	NOTE	Type C screws
	This procedure applies to left and right
	of assembling expandable panel.

•Attach the top angle to the cabinet using screw type B (3 pcs).

•Insert expandable panels to cabinet sides as shown.

•Secure the first fold of expansion panel to cabinet using screw type C (3 each).

CABINET INSTALLATION

1Cut the “Sealing Ribbon” to the proper length, and attach it along the bottom edge of the bottom window sash.

2To prevent condensation water from dripping inside, the cabinet should be installed level or very slightly tilted to the outside.

3Secure the cabinet using screws.

Window sash sealing ribbon

Type A screw

Type B screws

Window sill Type A screws

Inside of	Outside of sash
sash	Window sash
Top angle	Sealing ribbon
Expandable panel

Window sash

foam seal

•Expand the expandable panel fully into the grooves of the window frame, secure the expandable panel, left, right and top mounting frames to the bottom of the window sash using 4 screws type A and 2 screws type B.

•Secure the cabinet using wood screws type A.

•Cut the window sash foam seal to the proper size and seal the opening between the top of the inside window

sash and the outside window sash.

Note :If a gap exists between the unit and window sash, you may use “Sealer” supplied with the installation kit for a better seal.

CHASSIS INSTALLATION INTO THE CABINET

1Slide the chassis into the cabinet.

2Reinstall the cabinet screws.

Secure the cabinet to chassis by using screws (from rear cabinet).

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INSTALLATION OF THE FRONT GRILLE

Depending upon the location of the AC outlet, route the AC cord to either the left or right side while installing the front grille.

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This figure shows the AC cord routed to the left side.

1	Place the front grille on the
	cabinet first.
2	Secure the front grille to the
	main chassis using screw			Wireless
	provided.
	INSERT THE
Attach the		(part no.	Slot in the	and the
CZ-SF6P)		to the frame.	frame (part no. CZ-SFW6P) to
			the front grille.

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The and the frame can be obtained separately from your nearest servicenter.

INSERT THE AIR FILTER

Attach the air filter to the intake grille

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PLACE FRONT INTAKE GRILLE OVER THE FRONT GRILLE

Slide the front intake grille slightly to the right to reattach the tabs and then push it down to close tight.

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Lift up about 90°.

INTERNAL VIEW

Screws Drain pan (optional)

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AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION

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PART IDENTIFICATION

REMOVAL OF FRONT GRILLE

1 Remove the front intake grille.

Pull up the front intake grille about 90° and slide it slightly to the left to unhook the tabs.

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2 Remove the air filter.

Tilt up and pull	Air filter
out the air filter
by the holder.

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3 Remove the front grille.

a Remove the adhesive tape from all sides of the front grille.

bAt bottom right side of the front grille, press inward on cabinet near the power cord, and pull the grille outward to the right until right tab releases.

cAt the bottom left side, push inward on cabinet and pull the grille outward to the left to release the left tab.

Do not pull the bottom edge toward you more than 3 inches to prevent the two top tabs from damage.

d Slide the front grille upwards to free the two top tabs from slots at the top of the cabinet.

d

a

c

b

HOW TO ATTACH THE DRAIN PAN (OPTIONAL)
Condensed water drainage
This air conditioner employs a “Slinger-Up System” which is designed to splash the condensed
water on the condenser coil for maximum cooling efficiency, thus producing a splashing sound.
If the splashing sound annoys you, you can provide an outside drainage by using the following		Maximum
procedure which may, however, cause a small loss of performance.		13/32”
Note: The cabinet should be installed tilted slightly lower to the rear for necessary condensate
drainage. (Max. 13/32”)
		Condensed water
1 Remove the rubber plug and slide the chassis out from	3 Connect a drain hose (optional).
the cabinet.	Fit the drain hose to the drain pan.	EXTERNAL VIEW
	Note
	Drain hose or tubing can be
	purchased locally to satisfy your	Drain hose
	particular needs.	(not included)
Remove the		Under-side view with drain
rubber plug		pan and hose in place.

2 Install the optional drain pan (part no. CWH40175).

Install the drain pan at the right corner of the cabinet using 2 screws (part no. CWG86C733).

Note

The drain pan (part no.

CWH40175) can be obtained from nearest servicenter.

4 Slide the chassis back into the cabinet.

Reinstall the cabinet screws.

Secure the cabinet to chassis by using screws.

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MAIN UNIT

1 2

6

7

4

8

5

9 3

8 Ventilation lever

1	Air inlet louver	4	Air filter
2	Cabinet	5	Front intake
			grille
3	Power cord	6	Front grille

7Vertical airflow direction vane

(Airflow direction adjustment up-down). The vertical airflow direction

vane is controlled by rotating the horizontal vane forward or backward.

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		The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order
°hrF		to maintain the best cooling conditions. When fresh air is
	OFF/ON	necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN
	Wireless	position. The damper is opened and room air is drawn out.

TYPES OF SIGNAL SOUND

One long “Beep” and one short “Beep”. (Sound from the main unit.)

9 Touch control panel

	d		e	OPERATION
	°F		TIMER
a
	TEMP/TIMER		SET	OFF/ON
	hr		SET/
			CANCEL f	g
b	COOL	AIR SWING		ECONOMY
	MODE
	FAN		h	i
	HIGH
c			Wireless
	MED FAN SPEED
	LOW		Remote Control

aDisplay Panel

bMODE selection pad

cFAN SPEED selection pad

dTEMPERATURE/TIMER setting pad

eTIMER pad

f Timer SET/CANCEL pad

gOPERATION OFF/ON pad

hAIR SWING pad

i ECONOMY pad

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PART IDENTIFICATION

ACCESSORIES

•	Remote control	• Two R03 dry-cell batteries
•	and frame

REMOTE CONTROL

1Signal Transmitter

2OPERATION button

3TEMPERATURE/TIMER setting button

4TIMER button

5TIMER SET/CANCEL button

6MODE selection button

7ECONOMY Button

8AIR SWING button

9Fan Speed Selection Button

	1
	2
	OPERATION	3
	TEMP/TIMER
TIMER	SET/
	CANCEL

4 5

6 MODE	ECONOMY 7
AIR SWING	FAN SPEED

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Be sure to observe the following:

•Aim remote control at control panel on air conditioner when operating.

•Do not drop or throw the remote control.

•Do not place the remote control in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight or next to a heating unit or other heat sources.

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•Maximum distance : 10 m

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PREPARATION BEFORE

OPERATING

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OPERATIONCONDITIONER

AIR

		WARNING	NOTES
			• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the
	Ensure that the power		power plug. Otherwise, approximately 2.5W of electricity will be used even if the
			unit has been turned off using the remote control.
	plug is securely inserted.
			• If operation is stopped, and to be restarted immediately, the unit will resume
	A loose plug may cause a
			operation only after 3 minutes.
	fire or an electric shock.
	HOW TO INSERT BATTERIES			ABOUT THE BATTERIES
		2	3	• The batteries can be used for approximately one year.
				• Be sure to replace the batteries with two new identical
				batteries.
				• Remove the batteries if the air conditioner will not be used
				for an extended period of time.
	Open the cover.	Insert the two batteries.	Close the cover.
		Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries
	CAUTION	because such batteries differ from the standard
		dry cell batteries in shape, dimension and
		performance.
	OPERATING THE UNIT			SELECTING OPERATION MODE

OPERATION			°F	Start operation by pressing
			hr	OPERATION.
	OFF/ON
				The operation will turn on and the
			°F	display panel will light up.
			hr	To stop the operation, press the
	OPERATION			OPERATION again.
				The unit will stop operating and the
				display panel light will turn off.

SETTING DISPLAY TEMPERATURE

				°F	Press TEMP/TIMER ▲ or ▼ to set the
TEMP/TIMER				hr	display temperature.
				Display will	The temperature can be set between
					60°F and 86°F.
				change
				according to	Recommended temperature:
		TEMP/TIMER		the setting.	75°F ~ 78°F.

HIGH

MED FAN SPEED

LOW

COOL

FAN

MODE

Press MODE to select the desired operation .

The indicator will light up and a “beep” sound will indicate changing setting.

COOL mode

To set room temperature to your preference of cooling comfort.

FAN mode

To provide air circulation without cooling the room.

During Fan operation, temperature setting cannot be selected.

NOTES

•The latest temperature setting will be memorized and will appear on the display the next time it’s turned on.

•The display temperature selection is for display purpose only and does not indicate actual room setting temperatures. Your room temperature may not necessarily match the displayed temperature.

		SELECTING FAN SPEED
						Press FAN SPEED to choose the
FAN
COOL		MODE		HIGH		speed level of the fan.
				MED		The indicator will light up and the “beep”
		FAN SPEED				sound will indicate changing setting.
				LOW

NOTE

•The latest fan speed setting will be memorized and the indicator will light up the next time the unit is turned on.

ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL AIR FLOW DIRECTION

	Press to select AIR SWING.
AIR SWING
	The air circulation will	automatically move the
	horizontal louvers left	and right for better air

distribution around the room. NOTE

Using your hands to adjust the direction may cause the louvers to malfunction. If this happens, stop

AIR SWING operation immediately and restart.

	NOTE
Vertical	Vertical adjustment of the airflow direction
louvers	is done manually.

°F hr

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