Thermalzone Wac12230mb, Wac12115mb, Wac12115rb Owner's Manual

WINDOW

AIR CONDITIONER

INSTALLATION

AND

OPERATION

CATALOG NO. PRODUCT CODE

WAC12115RB 420-0028

950-0071-revA 05-25-07

CATALOG NO. PRODUCT CODE

WAC12230MB 420-0027
WAC12115MB 420-0029

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY………………………………………………….….2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………..6

THRU-WALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………………10
AIR CONDITIONER USE…………………………………………………………12
AIR CONDITIONER CARE……………………………………………………….16
TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………….…16
SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………18

WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………...19

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL [phone] BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. and

5:00 P.M. EST.

PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

WHEN YOU CALL.

AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and follow all safety instructions.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you or others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING”.

These words mean:

followed.
Bodily injury or damage to personal property may

occur if instructions are not followed.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You can be seriously injured if instructions are not

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord

• Unplug air conditioner before servicing

• Use two or more people to move and

install air conditioner.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Read and follow the instructions provided with the tools listed Check the location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper
Here. Installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation.

Tools Needed
The location should provide:

• Flat-Blade and

Phillips
screwdrivers

• Level • Drill and 3/16” or

Through-the-wall installation

In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are
Needed for through-the-wall installations:

• Saw

• Wood

Preservative

• Caulk

Parts Supplied (on some models)

Check that all parts are included in the parts package.

• Tape measure

smaller bit

• 1” (2.5cm) or

thicker lumber

• 7 - #10 x 1”

wood screws

Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) o f

where the power cord exits the air conditioner.

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

• Free movement of air in room to be cooled

• A large enough opening for the air conditioner

NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must
be able to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.

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Window Installation ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Window opening measurements:

• 27” min to 38” max (68.6 cm to 95.5cm) opening width.

• 16 ¼” min. (41.3 cm) opening height.

Ground wire must be connected to ground screw located in lower

Through-the wall installation right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in cabinet.
The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the

The wall opening measurements should be: model and serial number label. The model and serial number

• A = Height: 16” (40.6cm) plus twice the thickness of label is located behind the front panel on the flange below the
the wood used to build the frame. Control panel area.

• B = Width: 22 5/8” (57.5 cm) plus twice the thickness
Of the wood used to build the frame. Specific Electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.

• C = Wood thickness. Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply

cord.

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This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is

•

equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet
is not available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have a
properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical
installer.

It is the customer’s responsibility to:

• Contact a qualified electrical installer.

• Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, NNSI/NFPA 70-

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269

LCDI Plug and Power Cord To test your LCDI Power Cord
NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the ones shown. 1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Press RESET.

3. Press TEST (Listen for a click; Reset button will trip and pop out).

4. Press and release RESET (Listen for a click; Reset button will
Latch and remain in). The power supply cord is ready for operation.

NOTES:

This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord
required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art
electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the
electronics detect leakage current, and power will be
disconnected in a fraction of a second.

latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

The reset button must be pushed for proper operation

• The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to
trip when the test button is pressed of fails to reset

• Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch.
The power supply cord is designed as a protective
device.

• A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with
a new power supply cord obtained from the product
manufacturer and must not be repaired.

• The power supply cord contains no user serviceable
parts. Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all
warranty and performance claims.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING

4. Remove both knobs from control panel

3. Remove front panel by removing 2 Phillips head
screws on both sides of air conditioner.

5. Remove ground screw and ground wire from

front of air conditioner base. Save ground screw.

Remove packaging materials

• Remove and dispose or recycle all packaging materials.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before
turning on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with
warm water and dry.

• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.

• Handle air conditioner gently.

1. Remove air conditioner from carton and place it
on cardboard.

2. Remove shipping screws from both sides of
cabinet.

NOTE: Do not lift, push, pull, or remove any expanded polystyrene
(foam) from inside the air conditioner. It is NOT packing material.

6. Pull on handle to slide air conditioner out of cabinet.
Place air conditioner on cardboard

Window Installation (on some models)

NOTES:

• Handle air conditioner gently. 3. Using 3 - #10 x 3/8” pan-head Phillips screws, attach top

• Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the channel to air conditioner cabinet.

opening during installation or removal.

• The location where the power cord exits the air conditioner
Should be no more than 4 ft (122cm) from a grounded

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Attach Top Channel
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NOTE: Attach top channel and side curtains to air conditioner
cabinet before placing cabinet in window.

3 prong outlet.

• Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

• Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

1. Locate supplied bag of screws.

2. Place top channel on top of air conditioner cabinet, lining up
The 3 holes in top channel with the 3 holes on top of air
conditioner cabinet.

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