Whynter ARC-13W-S User Manual

WHYNTER SNO PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER

MODEL# : ARC-13W/S

Thank you for choosing the Whynter SNO portable air conditioner. You have bought one of the best portable air
conditioners available today. Follow the instructions given in this booklet to obtain the very best performance from your
portable air conditioner and take full advantage of the many advance features that your portable air conditioner offers
you. We wish you many years of enjoyable use.

Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference.

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DISPOSAL

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the appliance cannot be treated as normal domestic trash, but
must be handed in at a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances. Your contribution to the correct
disposal of this product protects the environment. Further information about the recycling of this product can be obtained from
your local municipal authority.

PARTS OVERVIEW

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1. Control panel 2. Pull handle 3. Air outlet grille 4. Air filter with grille 5. Drain plu g

6. Outdoor air inlet 7. Outdoor exhaust 8. Top handle 9. Power cord

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters. (Fig.2)

• Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use. (Fig.2)

• Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use.

• Always place the unit on even and hard surface.

• The power cord is UL listed. It has a built-in L.C.D.I. (leakage, current, detection, interruption) circuit breaker for added safety. If

the power supply is interrupted, press the reset button to reconnect the unit to power source.

• Make sure this unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Do not turn this unit on and off by plugging and unplugging. Always use the ON/OFF switch.

• Do not sit or place objects on the unit.

• Always allow air flow around the portable air conditioner for at least 20’. Do not use this unit inside closets, cabinets and/or

cramped spaces between furniture.

• To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms, or in any other steamy or wet areas.

• Do not operate this unit without the air filter.

• Do you use harsh chemicals to clean the filter. Dry thoroughly before inserting the filter into the unit

• This unit is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64°F – 100°F.

• Do not repair, disassemble and/or modify the unit by yourself.

• An opening in a window or wall is required to accommodate the exhaust hose (window kit supplied) to exhaust the hot air from

the back of the unit.

• Do not add extra length to the exhaust hose by more than a total length of 9’. This will reduce the cooling efficiency of the
portable air conditioner.

• Always turn off the portable air conditioner when cleaning the air filter, and transporting.

• At the end of each season, all water must be drained from the unit and filter must be cleaned before storage.

• Do not use an excessively wet cloth, industrial solvents, oil-based products to clean this portable air conditioner.

THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION

In order for this portable air conditioner to work properly, the hot air from the back of the unit must be vented to the outside.
Please follow the instructions below for window kit installation.

1. Extend the exhaust hose (Part 1) at least 6” and insert it to the outdoor exhaust outlet at back of the unit.

2. Attach the round connector (Part 3) to the other end of the hose.

3. Open your window and place the adjustable window slide bar (Part 2) to the opening of the window. Expand the bar so it

fits tightly horizontally.

4. Lower the window so the bar fits to the opening of the window tightly.

5. Attach the hose with the round connector to the round opening of the window slide bar.

6. When the air conditioner is not in use, remove the hose from the window slide bar and place the round cover (Part 4) to

the opening of the bar.

7. For non-fixed openings, such as doors or sliding doors that may need to be opened or closed, attach the rectangle

connector (Part 5) to the end of the hose and place the connector to the opening of the door.

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INSTALLATION

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Fig. 4

When you use this air conditioner unit, hot air must be exhausted out of the room to complete the air exchange of the condenser.
When the unit is operating in fan-only mode, no exhaust is required.

Exhaust hose Installation

The exhaust hose must be installed onto the unit.

1. Pull out about 6” of one end of the exhaust hose.

2. Screw the exhaust connector on the exhaust hose in a clockwise motion.

3. Snap the exhaust connector in place in the back of the unit.

4. Only extend the exhaust hose to the necessary length.

Window Installation (Fig. 4)

1. Make sure the exhaust hose is properly installed onto the portable air conditioner.

2. Open window or sliding door for approximately 5” (130 mm)

3. Adjust the length of the window kit to the same length and width of the opening of the window or the sliding door. Cut the window

piece if necessary to fit the length of your window or sliding door.

4. Place the window kit on your window or sliding door, with the exhaust hole as near to the portable air conditioner as possible.

5. Close the window or sliding door, on the window kit. For long term installation, you may screw the window kit into your window

frame.

6. Adjust the length of the exhaust hose and mount the window kit adaptor to the window kit.

NOTE: When using the window kit on a window or sliding door it will cause the window or sliding door not to be properly closed and
locked. Additional security measurements maybe needed.

Wall Installation

1. Make sure the exhaust hose is properly installed onto the portable air conditioner.

2. Make a hole of 5.3” (135mm) diameter in the wall.

3. Insert as much as exhaust hose as needed through the hole.

NOTE: Make sure to have a qualified professional to make the hole to avoid the possibility of injury or damage to the structure. Make
sure that the hole is covered when it is not used by the portable air conditioner.

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CONTROL PANEL

1. Stand-by or Comfort (automatic) function button

2. Red - Stand-by

3. Green - Air conditioner is on

4. Orange - On and/or off program is enabled

5. Green - Automatic function is on

6. Remote control signal reception button

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