Soleus Air PE4-11R-03 User Manual

11,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

with dehumidifier & Fan

PE4-11R-03

Operating Instructions

Model No. PE4-11R-03

© 2007 Soleus Air International

Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable 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 read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the
operational aspects of your new Soleus Air Portable 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): ______________________________

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Before installing and using your portable air conditioner, please read this owner’s manual carefully. Store this
manual in a safe place for future reference.

1) Always place the unit on a level surface.

2) Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit unless instructed by this
manual.

3) Maintain at least 10 inches (25 cm) clearance space around this unit. Do not block or cover air inlet or
outlet grilles.

4) The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply.

5) Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.

6) Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.

7) Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

8) Do not insert anything into the air outlet. Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills unless instructed by this
manual.

9) Do not let children play near this unit.

10) Always inspect the cord for signs of damage before use. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or a qualified service technician.

11) When cleaning the unit, always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Portable Air Conditioner
Exhaust Hoses (1)
Hose Adapters (1)
Window Kit Adapter (1)
Remote Control
AAA Batteries (2)
Window Kit - 3 Sliding Panels (1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels)
Owner’s Manual
Wall Cover (1) — the cap covers the whole on the wall or window.

SPECIFICATIONS

• The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F.

• Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode.

• 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.

• If the environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature,

the air conditioner may not work properly.

MODEL PE4-11R-03

COOLING CAPACITY 11,000 BTU/H

DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITY 50 pts per Day

COOLING POWER 1050 W

AIR FLOW VOLUME 260 CFM

POWER SOURCE

115 V~ 60 HZ

8.5AMP

SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL 60 dB(A)

NET WEIGHT 70.5 Lbs

OPERATING

TEMPERATURE

ASSEMBLED

17.7” W × 33.1” H ×14.6” D

60.8℉-95℉

DIMENSIONS

PACKAGE

27.2” W × 34.25” H × 16.7” D

REFRIGERANT R22

DISCLAIMER

ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER’S MANUAL ARE THE
PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT
TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN.

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM

FRONT

BACK

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INSTALLATION

SELECTING THE LOCATION

Place the unit on a flat surface in an area where
the outlets are not obstructed. Place the unit at
least 20” away from all adjacent walls.

MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE

Slide the square front end of the exhaust
duct over the hot air outlet on the back of
the unit.

The exhaust hose should be kept as
short and straight as possible. Prevent
any sharp bends in the exhaust hose, as
this will trap hot exhaust air and cause
the unit to run less efficiently.

The hot exhaust air can be vented through the
wall or out a window. If mounting in the wall, the
height of the hole should be 16 to 50 inches
(40cm to 130cm).

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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

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

3. Press RESET button for use

If a test is performed and the indicator light remains 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.

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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION

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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL & LCD DISPLAY

LCD Display

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9)

1) Power On and Off

- Press the ON/OFF button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the ON/OFF

button once more to turn the unit off.

2) Mode Selection

- Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto mode,

Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Fan.

3) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High,

Medium, and low. The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the speed of the digital air segments
progressing out from the windmill fan image on the Multi-color display. There is an additional auto speed
setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes. This speed is next setting after low when press­ing the speed control button. The speeds will cycle through in this order: Low, Medium, High, Auto. Each
change in speed will be associated with a “beep” sound from the unit.

4) Set Temp- Select the desired temperature by pressing either ▼ or ▲ on the SET TEMP button when

using the unit in COOL or HEAT mode.

5) Timer - To program the timer, press the ▲ or ▼ buttons on the SET TIMER button to set the timer. To

set the unit to turn on automatically, turn the unit off and select the desired time for the unit to turn on. To
set the unit to turn off automatically, turn the unit on then set the timer to turn the unit off at the desired
time.

Sleep - When the unit is running, press the SLEEP button once to start the sleep operation. Press the

6)

SLEEP button once more to stop sleep operation.

NOTE: Sleep operation does not work when the unit is in AUTO mode

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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Air Conditioner Mode

1) Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8).

2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

3) Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel.

4) Press the Mode button until the “COOL” icon appears on the LCD display

5) Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel
display. The temperature ranges from 61°F - 86°F (16 °C - 31 °C).

6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN button.

NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest
setting and the fan speed on high. Reducing the length of the exhaust duct, insulating the exhaust hose and
window kit, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.

NOTE: When the unit is running on cooling mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be
vented outside using the supplied window kit.

Dehumidifier Mode

1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8).

2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

3) Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF Button on the control panel.

4) Press the MODE button until the “DRY” icon appears on the control panel display.

NOTE: The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifier mode. The unit cools room slightly during
the dehumidification. Keep the windows and doors closed to aid the effectiveness of the unit in removing the
moisture from the room.

NOTE: When the unit is running in dehumidifier mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must
be vented outside using the supplied window kit.

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NOTE: The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is lower than 61

F .

Fan Mode

1) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

2) Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel.

3) Press the MODE button until the “FAN” icon appears on the control panel display.

4) Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button.

NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode.

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Auto Mode

1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 7 & 8).

2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

3) Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel.

4) Press the MODE button until the “AUTO” icon appears on the control panel display. Select the fan speed
by pressing the FAN button.

NOTE: During AUTO mode, the unit operates in Dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is between
68

°

F to 80

°

F. And Air Conditioner mode when the room temperature is above 80

°

F.

Emergency Condensate Holding Tank

When the unit is in cooling mode, unwanted water is extracted from the air. Most of this water is used to cool the unit
and make it run more efficiently. When the unit is used in extremely humid environments, water will collect in a water
container at the bottom of the unit. When the water container is full, the compressor will stop but the fan will continue to
run.

1. Turn the unit off. Do not move the unit when the water container is full.

2.

Place the drain pan accessory under the drainage port at the back of the unit.

3.

Remove the rubber plug from the drain hole. The condensate water will drain out automatically. When the drain pan
is full, replace the rubber plug into the drainage hole to stop the water flow. Empty the drain pan. Repeat until all the
water is emptied.

4.

If the unit is placed close to a drain, you may attach the drain hose and drain the water into the drain or pan.

Once the water container has been emptied, replace the rubber plug into the drain hole firmly. Do not
allow the water to drip continuously into the drain pan, as it might easily overflow.

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OPERATING THE UNIT USI NG THE REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL

LCD Display ­shows all settings

DRY MODE

TIMER BUTTON

TEMP SET BUTTONS

TIMER SET BUTTONS

F

F

On/Off

FAN SPEED

MODE BUTTON

SLEEP MODE

ON/OFF BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1) Power On and Off - Press the I/O button on the remote to turn the unit on or off.

2) Send - Press this button to transmit the chosen operation. This button must be pressed after every

operation change using the remote.

3) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto, Air
Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Fan only mode. NOTE: Heat mode can be selected using the re-

mote control, however heat mode is not functional on this unit.

4) Cooling Mode - Press the MODE button to choose the cooling option. Once cooling mode is selected,

choose the desired fan speed and temperature and then press the SEND button to transmit the operation.

5) Dry

- Press the DRY Button to engage dehumidifier mode. Once DRY mode is selected, choose the de-

sired fan speed and temperature, then press the SEND button to transmit the operation.

6) Fan Speed - Press the FAN speed button to cycle through low, medium, and high fan speeds.

7) Temperature Setting
temperature. Press the

- When the unit is in Air Conditioner mode you can select your desired

+ F or - F buttons to select your desired temperature setting. The temperature on

the LCD display will increase or decrease accordingly.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

7) Sleep Mode - See “SLEEP MODE” on page 9.

8) Timer - To program the timer, press the TIMER button on the remote control to select the SET TIMER

MODE. To program the unit to automatically turn on, make sure the unit is on, then press the Hr/Min
buttons to select the desired time between 1-18 hours. Once you have chosen the auto-on time, press the
SEND button to transmit the time. To program the unit to turn off automatically, press the SLEEP button
on the remote, then press the Hr/Min buttons to select the desired time for the unit to turn off.

9) After the timer is set to automatically turn on, the unit will shut off and turn on at the set time. Once the

SLEEP button is pressed, the SET TIMER function will be disable and vice versa.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Prior to all cleaning and maintenance, please unplug the air conditioner from the outlet.

Cleaning the air filter

1. Press down on the two latches (hooks) on top of the filter and remove the air intake grill from the air condi­tioner

2. Remove the filter from the air intake grill

3. Wash the filter with a mild soap. You may spray off the unit, or immerse in water.

4. Dry off this filter with a cloth or let it dry in the shade.

NOTE: Do not use hot water when cleaning the filter. It could cause the filter to deform and become unusable.

Cleaning the air conditioner

Please use a damp cloth or rag with warm water to wipe down the unit. Do not use gasoline, oil, or household
cleaners when cling the unit. Before cleaning, make sure the unit is unplugged.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The Air Conditioner Does Not Start

The LCD display the number for the timer
but it does not work

The unit is set to COOLING mode, but
the airflow from the air conditioner is not
cool

The unit is set to DRY (Dehumidifier)
mode and the airflow from the air condi­tioner is not cool.

• The Power Supply is not Connected to
an outlet

• The Power plug is not inserted tightly
to an outlet

• There is a malfunction with the power
plug or electrical outlet and/or fuse.

• Is the Timer On in operation? • Cancel the “Set Timer” operation

• The room temperature is lower than

the set temperature on the unit.

• The evaporator need s to defrost

• The evaporator need s to defrost • The unit is currently defrosting and

• Insert the power plug tightly in the

electrical outlet

• Replace the power plug or socket

• Replace the fuse.

• Set the unit temperature below the

room temperature if you wish for the
area to be cooler. If not, leave tem­perature setting alone.

• The unit is currently defrosting and
will resume normal operation when
defrost is complete.

will resume normal operation when
defrost is complete.

The LCD displays “E1”

The LCD displays “H8”

• There is a current problem with the
power supply

• There is a problem with the air condi­tioner

• The condensate holding tank • Empty the condensate holding tank

• Turn off the unit and unplug the power

cord from the electrical outlet for 10
minutes. After 10 minutes plug the
unit back in and try to start the unit. If
“E1” is still displayed contact Soleus
Air

• If “H8” is still displayed the unit may
be malfunctioning and you should
contact Soleus Air.

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WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air PE4-11R-03 Portable Air Conditioner to be free of de­fects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year
from the date of original retail purchase in the United States.

If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace it, free of
charge within a reasonable time after the unit is returned during the warranty period.

As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the consumer must present this Warranty Certificate along with a
copy of the original purchase invoice.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

• Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in

material or workmanship.

• Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions

in the instructions.

• Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.

• Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus Interna-

tional Inc.

• Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.

ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO
ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE UNIT FOR
BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS UNIT.

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

As some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or do not allow
limitation on implied warranties, the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

For Technical Support and Warranty Service

Please Call [phone]

Or Write To:
Soleus International Inc.
9451 Telstar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731 USA

www.soleusair.com

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