PAC8000
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................2
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................4
3. NORMAL SOUNDS ...........................................................................5
4. AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES .......................................................5
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................................10
6. CARE AND CLEANING ....................................................................14
7. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS...............................................................15
Read This Manual
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.
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CAUTION
Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
Contact an installer for installation of this unit if necessary.
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.
If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by
authorized personnel only.
Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring
standards by authorized personnel only.
NOTE:
The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product
improvement.Consult with the sales agency or manufacturer for details.
All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air
conditioner may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.
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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 instructions may cause harm or
damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.
WARNING
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CAUTION
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This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Never do this.
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Plug in power plug
properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric
shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances.
It may cause electric shock or
fire due to heat generation.
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Always ensure effective
grounding.
Incorrect grounding may cause
electric shock.
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Unplug the unit if strange
sounds, smell, or smoke
comes from it.
It may cause fire and electric
shock.
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Keep firearms away.
It may cause fire.
Always do this.
WARNING
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Do not operate or stop the unit
by inserting or pulling out the
power plug directly from the wall.
It may cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.
It may cause electric shock.
Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.
It may cause failure of machine
or electric shock.
Do not use the socket if it is
loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric
shock.
Do not use the power cord
close to heating appliances.
It may cause fire and electric
shock.
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufac turer or an authorized service
center or a similarly qualified per son in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not direct airflow at
room occupants only.
This could damage your health.
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Always install circuit
breaker and a dedicated
power circuit.
Incorrect installation may cause
fire and electric shock.
Do not open the unit
during operation.
It may cause electric shock.
Do not use the power cord near
flammable gas or combustibles, such
as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
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Ventilate room before operating air
conditioner if there is a gas leakage from
another appliance.
It may cause explosion, fire and, burns.
Do not disassemble or modify, or drill
holes into the air conditioner.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
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When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the unit.
CAUTION
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Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.
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Ventilate the room well when
used together with a stove,
etc.
It may cause an injury.
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When the unit is to be
cleaned, switch off, and turn
off the circuit breaker.
Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause
fire and electric shock, it may
cause an injury.
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Stop operation and close
the window in severe
storms or hurricanes.
Operation with windows
opened may cause
moisture to enter the room.
Do not place obstacles
around air-inlets or inside
of air-outlet.
Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
This could injure the pet or
plant.
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Hold the plug by the head
of the power plug when
taking it out.
It may cause electric shock
and damage.
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Ensure that the installation bracket of
the outdoor appliance is not damaged
due to prolonged exposure.
An oxygen shortage may occur.
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.
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Turn off the main power
switch when not using the
unit for a long time.
It may cause failure of product
or fire.
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Always insert the filters
securely. Clean filter once
every two weeks.
It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.
If bracket is damaged, there
is concern of damage due to
falling of unit.
Do not use strong detergent such as wax or
thinner but use a soft cloth.
Appearance may be
deteriorated due to change
Do not place heavy object on the
power cord and ensure that the cord
is not compressed.
There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
of product color or
scratching of its surface.
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Use caution when unpacking and
installing. Sharp edges could cause injury.
Operation without filters may
cause failure.
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Never drink water drained
from air conditioner.
It contains contaminants and
could make you sick.
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If water enters the unit, turn the unit off at the power
outlet and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate
supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a
qualified service technician.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE The power supply cord with
this air conditioner contains a current
detection device designed to reduce
the risk of fire.
Please refer to the section Operation
of Current Device for details.
In the event that the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by an authorized repairman.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding plug
and current detection device
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Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.
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WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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
Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have
chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which
is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grill.
Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize
shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power
cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection
against shock hazards.
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.
Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
Do not run air conditioner without side protective cover in place.
This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
For your safety
Electrical Information
Operation of Current Device
(Applicable to the unit adopts current detection device only)
The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test your power
supply cord do the following:
1. Plug in the air conditioner.
2. The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on the plug head. Press the TEST button, you will notice a
click as the RESET button pops out.
3. Press the RESET button, again you will notice a click as the button engages.
4. The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit. (On some products this is also indicated by
a light on the plug head.)
NOTES:
Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.
Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.
The power supply must be replaced if it fails to reset when either the TEST button is pushed, or it cannot be
reset. A new one can be obtained from the product manufacturer.
If power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired. It MUST be replaced by an authorized repairman.
NOTE:This air conditioner is designed to be operated under conditions as follows:
Ambient temp.: 64 ~109 18~43
Operation temp.: 62 ~90 17~32
Cooling Operation
Note:
If the unit is used in a condition with a relative humidity over
80%, there will be condensed water on the surface of the unit.
The relative humidity of room should be less than 80%.
If the unit operated beyond the conditions specified above, it may cause a failure of the unit.
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NORMAL SOUNDS
High Pitched Chatter
High efficiency compressors
may have a high pitched chatter
during the cooling cycle.
Vibration
Unit may vibrate and make noise
because of poor wall or window
construction or incorrect installation.
Sound of Rushing Air
At the front of the unit, you may
hear the sound of rushing air
being moved by the fan
Pinging or Switching
Droplets of water hitting condenser
during normal operation may cause
pinging or switching sounds.
Gurgling or hissing noise may
be heard due to refrigerant
passing through evaporator
during normal operation.
NOTE: All the pictures in this manual are for explanation purposes only. The actual shape of the
air conditioner you purchased may be slightly different, but the operations and functions
are almost the same.
AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panels as shown below and all its
functions then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the
unit control alone or with the remote control.
Gurgle/Hiss
ADJUSTS
TEMPERATURE
OR TIME
ACTIVATES
TIMER
CHECK FILTER
RESET BUTTON
SETS MODE
TTeemmpp
TTi i mme err
On On
Timer Timer
Check Check
CleanClean
Filter Filter
AutoAuto LowLowAutoAuto
AirAir
CoolCool
Mode Mode
Fan Fan Dry Dry
T T eemmpp
TTiimmeerr
OffOff
SleepSleep
Med Med HighHigh
ADJUSTS
TEMPERATURE
OR TIME
DISPLAYS
TEMPERATURE
OR TIME
CLEAN AIR MODE
(on some models)
SLEEP MODE
SET FAN SPEED
Fan Fan
FOLLOW ME INDICATOR
(on some models)
ENERGY
SAVER MODE
Follow Follow
Energy Energy
Saver Saver
Me Me
On/OffOn/Off
UNIT CONTROL(1)
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TURNS UNIT
ON OR OFF
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