RCA RACM5002 Owner's Manual
AIR CONDITIONER
(WINDOW TYPE)
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:RACM5002
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Please read this owner’s manual carefully and thoroughly before
installing and operating your room air conditioner.
Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference after reading it
thoroughly.
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CONTENTS
Contents.................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions..................................................................................2
Before Operation ....................................................................................5
Introduction .............................................................................................6
Installation..................................................................................................8
Window Requirements .................................................................8
Preparation of Chassis................................................................9
Unit Installation..........................................................................10
Removal from Window...............................................................11
Operating Instructions...........................................................................12
Operation Panel.. ......................................................................12
Function Specifications .............................................................12
Maintenance .......................................................................................13
Troubleshooting......................................................................................14
French Manual .......................................................................................16
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Installation
WARNING
Don’t use a power cord, a
plug or a loose socket
which is damaged.
• Otherwise, it may cause a
fire or electrical shock.
Do not disassemble or
modify products.
• It may cause failure and
electric shock.
Operation
Do not place heavy object
on the power cord and take
care so that the cord should
not be pressed.
• There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
Do not place the power cord
near a heater.
Always ground the
product.
• There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
Always install the expansion
panel(s).
• Improper assembly or
installation may cause incorrect
operation, including injury, fire,
and poor performance, electric
shock hazards.
Always install a dedicated
circuit and breaker.
• Improper wiring or
installation may cause fire
or electric shock
Do not allow water to run
into electric parts.
Do not modify or extend
the power cable.
• There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
Do not use the power cord
near flammable gas or
combustibles such as gaso-
-line, benzene,thinner, etc.
• It may cause explosion or
fire.
Do not touch(operate) the
product with wet hands.
• There is risk of fire or
electrical shock.
Use a soft cloth to clean. Do
not use wax, thinner, or a
strong detergent.
• It may cause fire and
electric shock.
If strange sounds, or small
or smoke comes from
product. Turn the breaker
off or disconnect the power
supply cable.
• There is risk of electric
shock or fire.
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• It will cause failure of
machine or electric shock.
Do not open the suction
inlet grill of the product
during operation.
• Otherwise, it may electrical
shock and failure.
• The appearance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop
surface flaws.
If water enters the product, turn
off the power switch of the
main body of appliance. Contact
service center after taking the
power-plug out from the socket.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Ventilate the room well when
using this appliance
together with a stove, etc.
• An oxygen shortage may
occur.
Do not plug or unplug the
power supply plug during
operation.
• There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
Take care to ensure that
power cable could not be
pulled out or damaged
during operation.
• There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
Turn off the power and
breaker firstly when
cleaning the unit.
• Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, it may
cause injury.
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
• It will cause electric shock or
fire.
When gas leaks, open the
window for ventilation
before operating the unit.
• Otherwise, it may cause
explosion, and a fire.
CAUTION
Installation
Install the product so that the noise or hot
wind from the outdoor unit may not cause
any damage to the neighbors.
• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the
neighbors.
Turn off the main power
switch when not using it for
a long time.
• Prevent accidental startup
and the possibility of injury.
Do not operate with wet
hands or in damp
environment.
• It will cause electric shock.
Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.
• They are sharp and may
cause injury.
Keep level parallel in installing the product.
• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water
leakage.
Operation
Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
• It may cause injury.
Do not block the inlet or
outlet of air flow.
• It may cause product failure.
Use a soft cloth to clean. Do
not use wax, thinner, or a
strong detergent.
• The appearance of the air
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color, or develop
surface flaws.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not step on the
indoor/outdoor unit and do
not put anything on it.
• It may cause an injury
through dropping of the unit
or falling down.
Be cautious not to touch
the sharp edges when
installing.
• It may cause injury.
If the liquid from the batteries gets onto your
skinor clothes, wash it well with clean water.
Do not use the remote if the batteries have
leaked.
• The chemicals in batteries could cause burns
or other health hazards.
Always insert the filter
securely.
Clean it every two weeks.
• Operation without filters will
cause failure.
Avoid excessive cooling and
perform ventilation
sometimes.
• Otherwise, it may do harm to
your health.
Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner.
• It contains containment
and will make you sick.
Do not insert the hands or
bars through the air inlet or
outlet during operation.
• Otherwise, it may cause
personal injury.
If you eat the liquid from the batteries, brush
your teeth and see doctor. Do not use the
remote if the batteries have leaked.
• The chemicals in batteries could cause
burns or other health hazards.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Preparation for Operation
1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.
2. Plug in the power cord properly.
3. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard.
4. Do not use an extension cord.
5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.
6. If the cord/plug is damaged, have an authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part.
Usage
1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your
health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with
stoves or other heating devices.
3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. Preserving precision
devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.
4. The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate control system.
Cleaning and Maintance
1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when
handling sharp metal edges.
2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the
insulation, leading to possible electric shock.
3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan
rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit’s power
is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit.
Service
For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer.
Service
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INTRODUCTION
How and Why
Your room air conditioner provides the following functions to make hot weather living more
comfortable:
1.Cools and circulates the room air.
2.Lowers humidity by removing excess moisture.
3.Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some airborne impurities.
The air conditioner performs these functions by drawing the room air through a filter which traps
dust and dirt particles. The air then passes over a cooling coil which refrigerates the air and
removes excess moisture. The same air is then returned to the room-cooler, drier, and cleaner.
Moisture removed from the room air is carried to the outside and evaporated.
Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to operate and to provide plenty of cooling power.
Normal Sounds
Aside from the regular fan motor and compressor sounds coming from your air conditioner, you will once
in a while hear a pinging sound. This is the result of moisture inside the room air being thrown against the
running fan. This is normal and should not be caused for concern. Also, do not be alarmed if you hear a
slight hissing or gurgling sound coming from your air conditioner after it is off. These are normal coolant
noises.
Compressor
The modern high efficiency compressor
may have a high pitched hum or pulsating
noise that cycles on and off.
Fan
You may hear air
movement from the fan.
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FIG.1
Capacitance and Running Time
Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired comfort for the area you want to cool. The proper
size is determined by the number of square feet in the area to be cooled.
Whenever the heat or humidity load is above normal, the air conditioner must run longer and more often
to keep the desired temperature you have selected. Under heavy heat load conditions, the air conditioner
may need to run constantly to keep the temperature you want.
Condenser
You may hear droplets of water
hitting the condenser, causing
a pinging or clicking sound.
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INTRODUCTION
At times using the high fan setting to circulate the room air may make it comfortable even though you
do not set the air conditioner to cool the air. This will save your cost of use.
Features
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1
6
7
4
3
5
10
9
8
Using the Air Conditioner
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the section of important safety
instructions before operating the appliance.
To begin operating the air conditioner after installation, follow these steps:
1. Plug in the air conditioner. (To prevent electrical hazards, do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.)
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Select the cool mode.
4. Set the fan speed at the high level.
5. Adjust the air direction control tabs for comfortable airflow.
6. Once the room has cooled, adjust the set temperature and fan speed to the setting you find most
comfortable.
Note:
If the air conditioner is turned off, a “compressor protection” is automatically self-activated. The
compressor cannot operate during a “compressor protection”condition. (This is normal) it may take 3
minutes before the “protection circuit” self-deactivates.
1. Cabinet
2. Upper guide
3. Operation panel
4. Horizontal louver blades
5. Vertical louver blades
6. Guide panel
7. Front grille
8. Air filter
9. Inlet grille
10. Wheel
FIG.2
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INSTALLATION
A B
E
C
F
D
ITEM
A
B
C
D
G
E
F
G
NAME OF PARTS Q’TY
SCREW(ST4X10FT)
SCREW(ST4X16FT)
GUIDE PANEL(LEFT)
GUIDE PANEL(RIGHT)
UPPER GUIDE
FOAM STRIP(Adhesive backed)
FOAM STRIP(Not adhesive backed)
3
5
1
1
1
1
1
FIG.3
Attention: For detailed content of accessories, please take our package as major reference.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Tight fitting gloves Standard screwdriver
3/8-inch open end wrench or adjustable wrench
Tape measure Electric drill
1/4-inch drill bit
Pliers
Sharp knife
1/4-inch hex socket and racher
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
This air conditioner will be installed into standard double hung windows with actual clear opening widths
of 23 to 37 (about 920mm to 580mm).(FIG.4).
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13 (about 325mm). Side louvers
and the rear of the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the
condenser for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.
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13
23 to 37
Sash
Interior wall
Inner sill
Window
Offset
Sill
Exterior
FIG.4
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