Polocool PQ10 User Manual
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PORTABLE REFRIGERATED AIR CONDITIONER
USER MANUAL
For
Whisper
PQ10 10,000 BTU (2.9kW)
AUGUST 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.
• 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.
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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 top air outlet, hot air should always be expelled from the bottom
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 ......................................................... 7
Operating from the control panel ....................................................... 8
Description of the remote control ...................................................... 9
Operating from the remote control .................................................... 10
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. In addition,
the desired humidity level can be set between 35-85%.
The air conditioner can maintain set room indoor air temperatures between 17°C and 30°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. This appliance operates at half the noise levels of most other
portable air conditioners and is ideal for bedrooms.
GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMISING COOLING EFFECTIVENESS
This POLOCOOL “Whisper” portable refrigerated air conditioner model PQ10 has a maximum cooling capacity of
10,000 BTU or 2.9kW.
This is sufcient 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.
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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.
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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
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control panel
handle
(both sides)
horizontal louvre blade
Castor
power plug socket
power cord buckle
power cord outlet
upper air filter
(behind the grille)
upper air intake
air outlet
lower air filter
lower air intake
drain outlet
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1. Control Panel
Controls the functions of the air
conditioner
2. Horizontal Louvre Blade
This lifts up automatically when air
conditioner turned on and cooled air
comes out of this outlet. It retracts
closed when air conditioner is
turned off.
3. Handles
Used when moving the air
conditioner
4. Castors
Enables the air conditioner to be
easily moved
5. Upper Air Filter (behind the grille)
Filters air entering the evaporator
6. Upper Air Intake
Enables room air to enter the
evaporator
7. Middle Drain Outlet
Enables water to be continuously
drained using the drain hose.
Only used when the unit is in
dehumidiying mode.
8. Air Outlet
Exhaust hose is connected here to
discharge air
9. Lower Air Filter
Filters air entering the condenser
10. Lower Air Intake
Air intake to condenser
11. Power Plug Socket
Used to store power plug after cord
wound onto power cord winder
bracket
12. Power Cord Buckle
Recess for power cord winder bracket
13. Power Cord Outlet
Power cord leaving unit
14. Bottom Water Tank/Tray
Drain Outlet
Remove cap and plug to drain water
from water tank/tray drain outlet
15. Window Slider
Fits in window and hose outlet is
attached
16. Hose Outlet
Connects to window slider and is
pushed onto the end of the exhaust
hose
17. Hose Inlet
Connects exhaust hose to rear of
unit and is pushed onto the end of
the exhaust hose
18. Exhaust Hose
Approx 1.45m long fully extended
19. Remote Control
20. Power cord winder bracket
Pushes into power cord buckle.
Store power cord by winding around
this bracket
21. Drain Hose
Used to drain water from middle/
bottom drain outlets
22. Bolt
Installed in hole in window slider to
fix adjusted length
23. Foam Seal A (Adhesive)
Used to seal around window slider
if required
24. Foam Seal B (Adhesive)
Used to seal around window slider
if required
25. Foam Seal C (Non Adhesive)
Used to seal gap in top of open
sash windows
26. Security Bracket & 2 screws
Used to secure windows/doors
& stop them being opened after
window slider installed
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front
rear
Bolt
Foam Seal A (Adhesive)
Foam Seal B (Adhesive)
Foam Seal C (Non-adhesive)
Security Bracket and 2 Screws
Bolt
Foam Seal A (Adhesive)
Foam Seal B (Adhesive)
Foam Seal C (Non-adhesive)
Bolt
Foam Seal A (Adhesive)
Foam Seal B (Adhesive)
Bolt
Foam Seal A (Adhesive)
Bolt
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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.
hose
outlet
hose
hose
inlet
ASSEMBLY OF EXHAUST HOSE, HOSE INLET, HOSE OUTLET AND WINDOW SLIDER
(a) Press one end of the exhaust hose into the hose outlet which automatically clamps by the three plastic buckles. Lift
buckles to remove.
(b) Press the other end of the exhaust hose into the hose inlet which automatically clamps by the three plastic buckles.
Lift buckles to remove.
(c) Install the hose outlet into the window slider by lining up the 4 plastic buckles with the cutouts in the window slider
Ensure the 4 plastic buckles are pushed all the way into the window slider to ensure a rm t. Press buckles to
remove from window slider.
(d) Install the hose inlet into the appliance by pushing into the lower groove of the air outlet
on the unit while the hook on the hose inlet is aligned with the hole seat of the air outlet.
Lift hose inlet upwards to remove. See sketches on right.
(e) When mounting try and keep the air exhaust hose horizontal and do not extend its length
by attaching it to another hose as this reduces the cooling capacity of the appliance.
(f) Place the hose outlet to the nearest window. The length of the air exhaust hose is between
330mm-1450mm approx. Use the minium length when working and keep it as straight as
possible.
Fig. 3
50cm clearance
at back to
allow for air
outlet hose.
50cm clearance
required for
air inlet.
50cm
50cm
50cm
window
slider
use bolt to fasten 2 parts of the
window slider once they are
adjusted to the proper length
Installation of hose inlet
into appliance
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