Polocool EX10, EX12 User Manual

Thank you for selecting our quality air conditioner. Please be sure to read this user manual carefully before using.
POLOCOOL Portable Refrigerated Air Conditioners are imported and distributed throughout Australasia by POLO

Appliances. Any enquiries should be directed to POLO Appliances on 1800 087 840 in the rst instance

PORTABLE REFRIGERATED AIR CONDITIONER

USER MANUAL

For

EX10 10,000 BTU (2.9kW)
EX12 12,000 BTU (3.5kW)

JULY 2017

POLOCOOL

POLOCOOL

Appliances

ABN 80 749 103 558

17 Brett Drive, Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
www.mypolo.com.au

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Important Issues Regarding the Proper

Use of this Air Conditioner

Please contact Polo on 1 800 087 840

for advice before returning unit

Use this air conditioner only as described in this instruction manual.

• IMPORTANT - Ensure front louvres are open before using this air conditioner, see page 4.

• This appliance is fitted with a special safety device. When the compressor switches off or when the
appliance is first turned on, this device prevents the compressor from switching on again for at least
three minutes.

• This air conditioner has been designed and manufactured to operate in a domestic situation only
and should not be used for other purposes.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they don’t play with the appliance.

• Never use the air conditioner in damp rooms (eg bathrooms and laundries).

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a new cord installed by a suitably qualified
person or POLO serviceman.

• This air conditioner is designed to be connected to a standard 10 amp power supply outlet.

• Do not pull on or place strain on the power cord when using the appliance.

• Do not operate or stop the appliance by inserting or pulling out the power plug. Use the on/off
switch on the air conditioner control panel or the remote control.

• Do not connect to multiple power outlets on extension leads.

• Do not rest hot or heavy objects on the appliance.

• Always unplug the unit from the power outlet before cleaning or maintenance operations, for
example filter cleaning.

• Do not place the air conditioner or plastic window slider in direct sunlight.

• For maximum cooling efficiency keep the exhaust hose as short and as free of bends as possible.

• Clean the filters at least once every two weeks.

• Do not splash the unit with water.

• Do not move the unit by pulling the exhaust hose attached to the back of the unit.

• Do not move air conditioner when it is operating.

• Do not use the unit with the air intake and outlet grills closed, covered or obstructed.

• Before transporting drain the water tray in accordance with the instructions on page 15. After
transportation, wait at least one hour before switching the unit on.

•

The unit should be transported in a vertical position. If this is not possible, secure the unit at an
angle, do not lay it horizontally. After transporting, wait at least one hour before switching the unit on.

• Do not operate the air conditioner outdoors or in areas open to the outdoors.

• If the air conditioner is correctly set and runs without cool air coming out of the front air outlet after
10 minutes of correct operation, switch off the unit and contact POLO immediately.

• When cool air is coming out of the front air outlet, hot air should always be expelled from the rear
outlet. If it is not, switch off and contact POLO immediately.

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................................................ 3

Description of each part and function ................................................ 4

Installation .......................................................................................... 5

Description of the control panel ......................................................... 8

Operating from the control panel ....................................................... 9

Description of the remote control ...................................................... 11

Operating from the remote control .................................................... 12

Water drainage methods ..................................................................... 15

Maintenance and service .................................................................... 16

Trouble shooting ................................................................................ 17

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INTRODUCTION

This portable air conditioner can alter the room temperature and humidity. It has multiple functions of cooling dehumidifying
(drying) and fan ventilation, and can be moved from room to room and transported from building to building easily.

The air conditioner can maintain set room indoor air temperatures between 18°C and 32°C. The set room temperature is
displayed on the remote control and in the control panel on the unit. This does not mean that the air conditioner will necessarily
reduce the actual room temperature to the set room temperature.

GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMISING COOLING EFFECTIVENESS

POLOCOOL portable refrigerated air conditioners have a maximum cooling capacity of:

(1) Model EX12 – 12,000 BTU or 3.5kW. This is sufcient to cool rooms with oor areas of between

6 and 22 square metres

(2) Model EX10 – 10,000 BTU or 2.9kW . This is sufcient to cool rooms with a oor area of between

5 and 18 square metres

• Do not place the air conditioner or plastic window slider in direct sunlight. Close all curtains in the room being cooled.

•

For maximum cooling (COOLING MODE), set the temperature at 18°C and the fan at HIGH. After approximately
3 minutes, the compressor will turn on and cooled air will come out of the front air outlet. Warm air will also come out of
the rear outlet and into the exhaust hose.

•

In COOLING MODE the air conditioner will not cool unless the set temperature is below the existing room temperature.

• In COOLING MODE once the existing room temperature reaches the set temperature, the fan continues operating and
the compressor switches on and off to maintain the set temperature within the room.

• For maximum cooling output keep the exhaust hose as short and as straight as possible. Minimise bends which can
reduce the maximum cooling capacity of the air conditioner. Elevate the air conditioner if necessary.

• Make sure the air intake and outlet grills are unobstructed.

• Clean the lters at least once every two weeks.

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DESCRIPTION OF EACH PART AND FUNCTION

1. Air outlet grill – cooled air comes out of this outlet. IMPORTANT

– ensure horizontal louvres are open by grasping the top louvre
and pulling downwards. Louvres can be locked in 4 positions
depending on where air needs to be directed. The horizontal
position is recommended.

2. Control panel – controls the functions of the air conditioner

3 Castors – enables the air conditioner to be easily moved

4. Intake – enables air to enter the air conditioner and must

not be blocked

5. Remote control receiver – receive signals from the remote control

and must not be covered.

6. Removable lters – must be cleaned every 2 weeks

7. Handle – used when moving air conditioner

8. Air exhaust hose housing – exhaust hose is connected here

9. Power plug holder – used to store plug after power cord

stored on winding lugs

10. Condensate drain – remove cap to drain water from the

water tank/tray

11. Power cable cord and plug

12. Power cord winding lugs

13. Middle condensate drain – only used when the unit is in

dehumidifying mode

14. Air exhaust hose – approx. 1.5m long fully extended

15. Hose outlet – connects to window slider

16. Hose inlet – connects exhaust hose to rear of unit

17. Window slider – ts in window and hose outlet is attached

18. Remote control

19. Castor locks – put under castors to stop unit rolling

20. Drain pan – ts under unit and is used to catch water

from the water tank/tray

21. Drain hose – used to drain water from the middle

condensate drain

Fig. 3

50cm clearance at back to
allow for air outlet hose.

50cm clearance required for air inlet.

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50cm

50cm

50cm

INSTALLATION

SELECTION OF INSTALLATION LOCATION (Fig.3)

Place the portable air conditioner in a at location where the air inlets and outlets cannot be covered up. Place the unit no less

than 50cm away from a wall or other obstacle. In addition a minimum 50cm clearance is required from all faces of the air
conditioner including the rear face.

window
slider

hose
outlet

hose hose

inlet

ASSEMBLY OF EXHAUST HOSE, HOSE INLET, HOSE OUTLET AND WINDOW SLIDER

• Fully extend each end of the exhaust hose by about 10cm and attach the hose inlet and hose outlet to opposite ends by
rotating the inlet/outlet in a counter clockwise direction approximately 3 to 4 turns, making sure that the hose wire is
well threaded into the hose inlet and outlet. The hose inlet and outlet cannot be installed unless the hose ends have been
fully extended.

• Clip the hose outlet into the window slider. Take care to not break the tabs on the hose outlet when disconnecting from
the window slider.