Soleus Air HCC-W08ES-A1, HCC-W10ES-A1 Operating Instructions Manual

Model

HCC-W08ES-A1

HCC-W10ES-A1

Electronic Window Air Conditioner

Operating Instructions

Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Air Conditioner. This owner’s manual will provide you with
valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product. Please take
a few moments to thoroughly rea

d the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational

aspects of your new air conditioner.

For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual. Also, write the store
name/location, date purchased, and serial number below:

Store Name: ____________________________________________________

Location: ______________________________________________________

Date Purchased: _________________________________________________

Serial Number (located on back of unit): ______________________________

IMPORT

ANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before installing and using your air conditioner, please read this o
manual in a safe place for future reference. Your safety and the safety of others is very important to
us. Please pay attention to all safety messages outlined in this owner’s manual.

wner’s manual carefully. Store this

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using
the following basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove the ground prong.

• Do not use a plug adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Unplug the air conditioner before servicing

• Use two or more people to move and install the air

conditioner

This

is a safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts
death.
All safety message
“DANGER” or

“WARNIN

you

to potential hazard

s will di

rectly follow the safety alert symbol and/

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s that can

harm you or others or even cause

All Safety messages alert you of potential hazards
and what can happen if instructions are not followed correctly.

Failure to immediately follow these
instruction
or even death.

, how to reduce the chance of injury,

s may cause serious injury

your air conditioner, follow

or the words

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LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG

This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord
and plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexi­ble cord with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.

The LCDI power cord and plug will remove the supply source via electrical disconnect (circuit trip) if the
nominal current leakage between the cord shield and either load conductor exceeds a predetermined
value. The cord will remain de-energized until the devise has been manually reset. This is intended to re­duce the risk of a fire in the power cord or combustible materials nearby. The cord shields are not grounded
and they must be considered a shock hazards if exposed. The cord shield must not be connected to ground
or to any exposed metal.

The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly. To test:

1. Plug power cord into wall outlet. The LED light will turn on.

2. Press TEST Button, circuit should trip, cutting power to the air conditioner. When this occurs,

3. Press RESET button to restore power to the machine. Once power is restored, the LED light

will turn on again.

If test button is pressed and unit can still be turned on, current leakage has been detected. Do not use the
air conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug. Contact Soleus Air Customer Service for troubleshooting
recommendations.

WARNING:

1. DO NOT press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating.

2. The TEST and RESET buttons should not be used as “ON” and “OFF” switches.

3. The cord and plug are not intended to offer protection to externally connected loads or supply circuits.

4. The cord and plug are intended for indoor use only.

LED LIGHT

the LED light will turn off.

Note: Your units power cord and plug may differ from the one shown.

PACKIN

G LIST

Packing List:

• Window A

• Remote Control (1)

• AAA Batteries (2)

• Top Mounting Rail (1)

• Insert Strip (1)

• Short Screw (8)

• Accordion Panels (2)

ir Conditioner (1)

• Sash Lock (2)

• Foam Seal (1)

• Long Screw for Window Locking Bracket & Accordion

Panels (12)

• Curtain Lock (2)

• Owner’s Manual (1)

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SPECIFIC

ATIONS

• Noise level is measured at

• Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting.

• These specifications are for reference only. For actual data, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.

Power Supply (Ph/V/Hz) 1/115/60 1/115

Rated Cooling Capacity (BTU/h)

Cooli

Rated Current Cooling (Ampera

EER/C.O.P 11.3 11.3

Noise Level dB(A) (H/M/L) 6

Air Flow (H/M/L) CFM 265/247/229 265/247/229

Dehumidifying Capacity

Product Dimensions (W” x D” x

Package Dimensions (W” x D” x H”) 22.5 x 21.25 x 17 22.875 x 24.625 x 16.875

Net/Gross Weight (lbs) 57.3/63.9

Refrigerant Type R-410A R-410A

Plug Type NEMA 5-15P NEMA 5-15P

ng Power Input (Watts)

a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit in cooling mode.

Model HCC-W08ES-A1

8,000 10,000

708 885

ge) 6.8 7.9

1/59/58 59/57/55

42 Pints per day 55 Pints per day

H”) 19 x 19.25 x 14.625 19 x 21.5 x 14.375

HCC-W10ES-A1

79.3/83.8

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DISCLAIMER

ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL
PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER. SOLEUS HOME COMFORT HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT
TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN.

SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER’S MANUAL ARE THE

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INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

Some assembly is required for your new air conditio

ner. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

1. This air conditioner is designed to be installed in a
standard double-hung window with a window width
between 23” and 36” (584 mm - 914 mm).

2. The air conditioner can be installed without the
accordion panels to fit in a narrow window opening.
See the window dimensions.

3. The Lower Sash (the lower part of the window that
moves up and down) must allow for 14.5” (368mm) of
vertical clearance when open. (See FIG. 1).

4. All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood,
masonry, or metal.

5. The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power
cord.

When handling
the sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on the front
and rear coils.

the unit, be careful to avoid cuts from

FIG. 1

23" to 3 6"

584mm to 914mm

14.5"
(368mm)

NOTE: Save the product packaging an

d installation instruc­tions for future reference. Store the air conditioner in the
product box when not in use for an extended period of time.

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TOP RAIL

NOTE: Top Rail and the side Panels are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of (5/16”). This is necessary for
proper condensation utilization and drainage. If you are not using the side panels, the rear pitch must still be maintained.

INSTALLATION

1. Attach the top rail ont

mo

Top mo

unting rail

Top mouting rail

o the top of the outer case using four Short Screws.

unting rail

Top mo

unting railTop mounting rail

Top mo

unting railTop mounting rail

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION (CONT.)

Accordion Panel Installation

Now that you have installed the top rail, you can now install
the accordion

1. Place the air conditioner on a hard flat surface.

2. Locate the accordion panels in the box.

3. Insert the side curtains into the upper and lower rails

of the air conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit

with short screws as shown below.

panels on each side.

Placing the Unit Inside a Normal Window

Place the ai

1.
mounting
ditioner and close the window securely behind the top
mounting rail. The air conditioner should be slightly
tilted to the outside area. Use a level; about a 1/3 bub­ble will be the correct case slant to the outside. (See
FIG. 2 & FIG. 3)

2. Once the air conditioner is placed, extend both the left
and right accordion panels to the width of the window.

3. Place the curtain lock between the curtain extensions

and the window sill, drive long screws through the
lock and into the sill as shown below.

r conditioner on the sill with

again

rail

FIG. 2

t its back edge. Center the air con-

s

FIG. 3

the bottom

4. Slide the free end of the accordion panel into the side
panel of the air conditioner. Do this for each side. The
flange for securing the curtain into the window sill will

be facing the room side when installed.

4. Secure the left and right flanges on end bottom side
of the panel with long screws.

5. Drive long screws through upper frame holes into

window sash.

6.

Attach the sash lock to the place between the upper

and lower sashes and secure it with long screws.

ach side use 2 long screws.

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7. Cut the foam seal to the window width and insert the
sash seal between the glass and the window to pre-

vent air and insects from getting into the room.

8. For added insulation, the insert strip can be inserted
between the air conditioner and window sill. This is
optional.

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION (CONT

.)

IF AC is Blocked by a Storm Window

A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to
tilt properly which in turn will keep it from
To adjust for this, attach a board or piece of wood to the
sill. The board or wood piece should have a depth of at
least 1 1/2”. Make sure the board or piece of wood is ap­proximately 1/2” higher than the storm window frame. This
will allow the air conditioner to tilt enough for proper drain­age. (See FIG. 4).

STORM
WINDOW
FRAME

SASH

1 1/2” MIN

(38 mm)

draining properly.

Board or wood
piece must be
approximately
1/2” higher
than the storm
window frame
for proper
drainage

Removing the Air Conditioner from the
Window

Turn the ai

1.
cord.

2.

Remove the sash seal from between windows, and
unscrew sash lock.

3. Remove the screws installed through the frame and
frame lock.

4. Close (slide) the side panels into frame.

5. Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise the sash
and carefully “rock” air conditioner backward to drain
any condensate water in base of unit. Be careful not to
spill any remaining water while lifting unit from window.

6. Store parts with the air conditioner in the box.

r conditioner off, and disconnect the power

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USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

Electronic Control Panel & Remote Control

NOTE: This display always shows the room temperature in Fan

Mode except when setting the Set temperature or the Timer

3. Temperature Set: Use these buttons on the con­trol panel and remote to increase or decrease the
Set Temperature (the desired room temperature)
in cooling,energy saver and dry mode.

To switch between Celsius/Fahrenheit display,
press the buttons at the same time.

▲/▼

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a pinging noise caused by water
hitting the condenser, on rainy days, or when the
humidity is high. This design feature helps re­move moisture and improve efficiency.

• You may hear the thermostat click when the com­pressor cycles on and off.

• Water will collect in the base pan during rain or
days of high humidity. The water may overflow
and drip from the outside part of the unit.

• The fan may run even when the compressor is
not on.

4. Timer Set:

Use these buttons on the control
panel and remote to set the Timer. Each press of
the buttons will increase or decrease the

▲/▼

timer. For timer instructions see #7.

5. Fan Speed

: Use the fan speed button to change
the fan speed. Choose between low, medium,
and high.

6. Mode Button:

Press the mode button to cycle
through the various modes: Energy Saver, Dry
(Dehumidifier), Fan and Cool.

7. Auto-on Timer:

When the air conditioner is off, it

can be set to automatically turn on in 1-24 hours
at the previous set mode and fan setting. To set
the Auto-on Timer, press the TIMER button on the
unit or remote control. The timer can be set in 1

hour increment.
The hour indicator on the bottom right of the dig-

ital display will start flashing.

Auto-off Timer:

When the air conditioner is on, it

can be set to automatically turn off in 1-24 hours.
To set the Auto-off Timer, press the TIMER
button on the unit or remote control. The timer

can be set in 1 hour increment.

The hour indicator on the bottom right of the dig-

ital display will start flashing.

• To see the remaining time, press the TIMER

Button. To change the timer setting use the
▲/▼ on the unit or the +/- buttons on the
remote.

1. Power Button: Turns the air conditioner on and
off.

2. Digital Display:

Under ON status without timer
setting,the operation mode is Cool, Energy Saver
or Dry mode, and the set temperature will be
displayed.
Under ON status without timer setting, the opera-

tion mode is Fan mode and the room temperature
will be displayed.
Time will be displayed under timer setting or timer
preview.

• During preview of timer or timer setting,

press Timer button on the panel or remote
controller to cancel the timer setting.

8.

Filter Reset: After the fan rotates for 250 total
hours, the filter check light will turn on to remind
the user to clean the filter. Press the Filter Reset
button once the filter is cleaned to reset the re­minder.

9. Signal Receiver:

Point the remote control at the

air conditioner when sending instruction to the
unit.

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OPERATING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

REMOTE CONTROL

7. COOL - Press the COOL button to turn cooling

mode on or off.

DRY -

8.
midifying mode on or off. Fan speed can only be

set to low in this mode.

FILTER RESET -

9.

button to turn off the "CHECK FILTER" LED

Press the DRY button to turn dehu-

Press the FILTER RESET

light when on.

ENERGY SAVER -

10.
button to turn on energy saver mode. When the

Press the ENERGY SAVER

unit is in energy saver mode, the Energy Saver
light will turn on. Selecting Energy Saver mode

will cycle the fan off and on with the compressor
to limit energy consumption. Use this feature

when the room is unoccupied and a greater

range of room temperature is acceptable.

1. ON/OFF - Press the ON/OFF button to turn
the A/C on or off. When the unit is turned off,
the Timer function will be cancelled. The set
temperature will be saved.

2. “—”

“+”

- Press the “-” button to decrease the

temperature when the unit is on. Stop pressing
the button when the desired temperature is
displayed. Temperature range: 61°F - 90°F.

- Press the “+” button to increase the

temperature when the unit is on. Stop pressing

the button when the desired temperature is
displayed. Temperature range: 61°F - 90°F.

3. FAN

H FAN

4.

- Press the FAN button to turn on fan mode.

-

Press this button to set the fan speed

to high. Can be used in COOL or FAN mode.

M FAN -

5.

to medium. Can be used in COOL or FAN mode.

6. L FAN -

to low. Can be used in COOL or FAN mode.

Press this button to set the fan speed

Press this button to set the fan speed

11. TIMER -

Press the TIMER button when the

unit is off to set up the Auto-on timer. The hour

indicator on the bottom right of the digital dis­play will start flashing. Press the "+" or "-"
button to set the timer within 1-24 hours. To
cancel the timer, press the TIMER button again.

Press the TIMER button when the unit is on to
set up the Auto-off timer. The hour indicator

on the bottom right of the digital display will
start flashing. Press the "+" or "-" button to set
the time within 1-24 hours. To cancel the timer,
press the TIMER button again.

Battery Size: AAA - NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of AAA batteries.

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USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

• Freezing Conditions: This is a cooling only air

conditioner. It is not designed for freezing outdoor
conditions. It must not be used in freezing outdoor
conditions.

• Remote Control: To ensure proper operation

when using the remote control, aim the remote
directly at the signal receiver on the air condi­tioner.

• The remote control has a signal range up to

20 feet.

• Make sure nothing is blocking the remote con-

trol signal from being received by the air con­ditioner.

• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly

and still have power.

• Cooling Mode: Use the COOL mode at Low, Me-

dium, or High Fan speed when cooling is needed.
Use the temperature ▲/▼ buttons to set the de-
sired temperature between 61°F and 90°F.

• Fan Only Mode: Use Fan Only mode at Low,

Med, or High fan speed to provide air circulation
and filtering without cooling. Since fan only setting
do not provide cooling, a Set temperature cannot
be entered. The room temperature will appear in
the display.

• Loss of Power Protection: If power to the air

conditioner is lost or interrupted, the air condi­tioner will automatically re-start in the setting last
used prior to power loss. Timer will be cancelled

when power is lost or interrupted. You may need
to set a new time if desired.

• Air Direction: Use the lever on the front air vents

to adjust the direction of the airflow. You can di­rect the airflow left, right, up or down. The lever is
located on the lower left and right side of the air

vent.

• Once the temperature is set, the compressor

will cycle on and off to keep the room
temperature at the set temperature level. The
lower the set thermostat temperature, the
cooler the room will become. The higher the
set thermostat temperature, the warmer the
room will become.

• For Normal Cooling - Set the Mode to Cool

and the Fan to High or Med with the
termperature set in the middle.

• For Maximum Cooling - Set the Mode to Cool

and the Fan to High with a lower set
temperature.

• For Quieter & Nighttime Cooling - Set the

Mode to Cool and the Fan to Low with the
temperature set in the middle.

NOTE: If the air conditioner is off and is then
turned on while set to a Cool setting or if
turned from a fan setting to a Cool setting, it
may take approximately 3 minutes for the
compressor to start and cooling to begin.

• Energy Saver Mode - Controls the Fan

On - The fan will cycle on and off with the
compressor. This results in winder variations of room
temperature and humidity. Normally used with the
room is unoccupied. NOTE: The fan may continue to
run for a short time after the compressor cycles off.

Off - The fan runs all the time in fan or cooling mode.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Clean your air conditioner to keep it looking new
and to minimize dust build up.

Air Filter Cleaning

The air filter should be checked at least once
every month to see if it needs cleaning. Trapped
particles and dust can build up in the filter and
may decrease airflow as well as cause the
cooling coils to accumulate frost. To clean the air
filter:

1. Remove the filter by pulling down on the in­dents of the filter door on the front of the unit.
(See FIG. 5)

2. Wash the filter using liquid dish soap and

warm water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Gen­tly shake the filter to remove excess water.

3.

Let the filter dry completely before placing it
into the air conditioner.

4.

If you do not wish to wash the filter, you may
vacuum the filter to remove the dust and
other particles.

FIG. 5

Cabinet Cleaning

To clean the air conditioner cabinet:

• Unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or

a fire hazard. The cabinet and front panel of
the air conditioner may be dusted with an oil­free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in
a solution of warm water and mild liquid soap.
Rinse thoroughly with a damp cloth and wipe
dry.

• Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on

the cabinet front.

• Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth

before wiping around the controls. Excess
water in or around the controls may cause
damage to the air conditioner.

Winter Storage
To store the air conditioner when it is not in use
for an extended period of time, remove it care­fully from the window according to the installation
instructions and cover it with plastic or place it in
the original box.

Wear and Tear

To minimize wear and tear on the air condi­tioner, always wait at least 3 minutes before
changing modes. This will help prevent the
compressor from overheating and the circuit
breaker from tripping.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

The Air Conditioner will not start

POSSIBLE CAUSES

The air conditioner is unplugged

The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is
tripped.

Power Failure

The current interrupter device is
tripped.

SOLUTIONS

• Make sure the air conditioner is
plug is pushed completely into the
outlet

• Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker box and replace the fuse
or reset the breaker.

• The unit will automatically re-start
when power is restored.

• There is a protective time delay
(approx. 3 minutes) to prevent
tripping of the compressor
overload. For this reason, the unit
may not start normal cooling for 3
minutes after it is turned back on.

• Press the RESET button located
on the power cord plug.

• If the RESET button will not stay
engaged, discontinue use of the
air conditioner and contact a
qualified service technician.

The Air Conditioner does not cool
as it should

The Air Conditioner is freezing up

The Remote Control is not working

Airflow is restricted

The temperature control may not be
set correctly.

The air filter is dirty

The room may be too warm

Cold air is escaping

The Cooling Coils are frozen

Ice blocks the air flow and stops the air
conditioner from cooling the room

The batteries are inserted incorrectly

The batteries may be dead

• Make sure there are no curtains,
blinds, or furniture blocking the
front of the air conditioner

• Lower the set thermostat tempera­ture

• Clean the filter. See the Cleaning
and Care Section of the manual.

• Please allow time for the room to
cool down after turning on the air
conditioner.

• Check for open furnace registers
and cold air returns

• See “Air Conditioner Freezing Up”
below.

• Set the MODE dial to HIGH FAN
or HIGH COOL and set the ther­mostat to a higher temperature

• Check the position of the batteries.

• Replace the batteries

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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)

PROBLEM

Water is dripping outside

Water is dripping inside the room

Water collects in the base pan

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Hot and Humid weather.

The air conditioner is not correctly
tilted outside.

Moisture removed from the air is
draining into the base pan.

SOLUTIONS

• This is normal

• For proper water drainage, make

sure the air conditioner is slightly
tilted downward from the front of
the unit to the rear.

• This is normal for a short period in
areas with low humidity and nor­mal for a longer period in areas
with high humidity.

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Warranty

Soleus Home Comfort warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Air Conditioner to be free of defects in mate­rial and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for the period of parts specified
below.

This warranty shall not apply to broken or marred cabinets, accessories, knobs, filters or routine maintenance.
This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation
of the product after repair.

This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of Soleus

Home Comfort including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from
unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or
transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line
voltage, fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.

Warranty service must be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor. Soleus Home Comfort maintains a
centralized service network to provide parts and assist in resolving service problems if difficulties are
encountered. Soleus Home Comfort agress to provide service information, sell repair parts and reimburse the
dealer / serviceman for parts in accordance with Soleus Home Comfort’s Policies and Procedures.

SOLEUS HOME COMFORT MAINTAINS THAT ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WAR­RANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
ABOVE. SOLEUS HOME COMFORT DISCLAIMS ANY LIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCI-

DENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS HOME COMFORT’S LIABILITY EX­CEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER.

This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers. It does not cover
internet sales, used, salvaged, or refurbished products.

5 YEARS FOR COMPRESSOR

1 YEAR FOR OTHER COMPONENTS

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY SERVICE

Please Call [phone]

Or Write To:
Soleus Home Comfort

17911 East Ajax Circle
City of Industry, CA 91748 USA
www.soleushomecomfort.com

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