Panasonic HQ-2243TH User Manual

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Room Air Conditioner

Models: HQ-2243TH

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

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Safety Precautions

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Features and Installation

Before you call for service...

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Staple your receipt to this page in case you need it later. Write down the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.

Dealer's Name Date Purchased

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

READ THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

• Contact the authorized Service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.

• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions.............3

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Controls..............................5

Ventilation ..........................6

Air Direction........................6

How to Secure Drain Pipe..6

Care and Maintenance

Air Filter Cleaning...............7

Features

Features.............................8

Installation

How to Install the Unit........9

Window Requirements.......9

Installation Kit Contents ...10 Suggested Tool

Requirements...................11

Cabinet Installation...........12

Electrical Data..................14

Electrical Safety ...............14

Before you call for service...

Normal Operation.............15

Abnormal Operation.........15

WARNING

Safety Precautions

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.

■ Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.

WARNING :

This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property only.

■ Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.

Be sure not to do this.

Be sure to follow the instructions.

Plug in the power plug properly.

• Otherwise, it will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electric shock or fire.

•

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances.

• It will cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

Do not operate with wet hands or in a damp environment.

• It will cause electric shock.

Do not direct air flow at room occupants.

• This could lead to health problems.

Safety Precautions

When the air filter is to be

removed, do not touch the

metal parts of the unit.

• It may cause an injury.

Do not clean the air

conditioner with water.

• Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

Ventilate well when used

together with a stove, etc.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

When the unit is to be

cleaned, switch off, and turn

off the breaker.

• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause an injury.

Do not put a pet or house

plant where it will be exposed

to direct air flow.

• This could injure the pets or plants.

Do not use for special

purposes.

• Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of quality, etc.

Do not operate switches

with wet hands

• It may cause an electric shock.

Do not apply an insecticide

or flammable spray.

• It may cause a fire or deformation of the cabinet.

Do not put a heater, etc.

where it is exposed to direct

air flow.

•

It may cause imperfect combustion.

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

The controls will look like one of the following.

Controls

When the air conditioner has performed its cooling operation and is turned off or set to the fan position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again.

• OPERATION

Off - Turns air conditioner off. Med Fan - Med speed fan operation without cooling. Low Fan - Low speed fan operation without cooling. High Cool - Cooling with high speed fan operation. Med Cool - Cooling with med speed fan operation. Low Cool - Cooling with low speed fan operation.

• THERMOSTAT

This automatically controls the temperature of the indoor air. Turn the knob so that arrow points to the higher number for greater cooling. Point the arrow to the lower number for more moderate cooling.

• FOR NORMAL COOLING

1. Turn the Operation Knob to the High Cool or the Low Cool setting.

2. Set the Thermostat control to the desired temperature mark 5 (the mid-point is a good starting position). If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or warmer setting, as appropriate.

• FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

1. Turn the Operation Knob to the High Cool setting.

2. Set the Thermostat control to the highest temperature mark (9).

• FOR QUIETER OPERATION

1. Turn the Operation Knob to the Low Cool setting.

2. Set the Thermostat control as needed.

• AIR SWING

ON - Air swing is operated while OPERATION Knob

is set to the COOL position.

OFF - Stops the operation of air swing.

CAUTION

VENTCLOSE

OPEN

Part

Drain pipe

Drain cap

Additional controls and important information.

Ventilation

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

NOTE: Before using the ventilation feature, and prior to installing the front grille, pull down part until

level with part .

Air Direction

The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want to cool by adjusting the horizontal louver and the vertical louver.

The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the horizontal louver forward or backward manually.

Control the horizontal air direction by air swing system.

• VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

•

HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL

How to Secure the Drain Pipe

In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the DRAIN CAP and secure the DRAIN PIPE to the rear hole of the BASE PAN. Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing down and away from the fins to avoid injury.

About the Controls on the Air Conditioner

Air Filter Cleaning

The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2 weeks or more often if necessary.

The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward and downward.

TO REMOVE:

1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille or downward by pulling out the top of the inlet grille.

2. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.

3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water under 40°C (104°F).

4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will

clog it and reduce performance.

Care and Maintenance

TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET.

Features and Installation

Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation procedure.

Features

CABINET

FRONT GRILLE

AIR FILTER

AIR INTAKE (INLET GRILLE)

AIR DISCHARGE

HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR (VERTICAL LOUVER)

VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR (HORIZONTAL LOUVER)

EVAPORATOR

CONTROL BOARD

POWER CORD

BASE PAN

CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

BRACE

About 1/2"

Over 20"

HEAT

RADIATION

FENCE

AWNING

INSIDE OUTSIDE

FOAM

COOLED

AIR

30-60"

Level

1/4 Bubble

26" to 41"

18" min

DESPLAZAMIENTO

ALFEZAR EXTERIOR

PARED INTERIOR

REPISA

Installation

Features and Installation

How to Install the Unit

1. To avoid vibration and noise, make sure the unit is installed securely and firmly.

2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not shine directly on the unit. If the unit receives direct sunlight, build an awning to shade the cabinet.

3. There should be no obstacle, like a fence, within 20” which might restrict heat radiation from the condenser.

4. To prevent reducing performance, install the unit so that louvers of the cabinet are not blocked.

5. Install the unit a little obliquely outward not to avoid leaking the condensed water into the room (about 1/2” or 1/4 bubble with level).

6. Install the unit with its bottom portion 30~60” above the floor level.

7. Stuff the foam between the top of the unit and the wall to prevent air and insects from getting into the room.

8. The power cord must be connected to an independent circuit. The green wire must be grounded.

9. Connect the drain tube to the base pan hole in the rear side if you need to drain (consult a dealer.) Plastic hose or equivalent may be connected to the drain tube.

NOTE: All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.

WINDOW REQUIREMENTS

1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths from 26" to 41". The top and bottom window sashes must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 18" from the bottom of the upper sash to the window stool.

2. The stool offset (height between the stool and sill) must be less than 1 1/4".

Window Requirements

Foam-PE (Adhesive-Backed)

Type C (5) Type D (2)

Type A (14)

Carriage Bolt (2) Lock Nut (4)

Top retainer bar

Type B (7)

Foam strip (Plain-Back)

Right frame curtain

Drain pipe

Window locking bracket

Left frame curtain

Frame guide(2)

Sill

bracket

(2)

Support bracket(2)

Features and Installation

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