ACD APA Series User manual

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PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
APA Series
Owner’s Manual
Please read this owner’s manual carefully
before operating the unit and keep it for future reference.
© All rights reserved, ACD, 2019
For models:
APA8000
APA10000
APA12000

Table of Contents
Operation Notices
Explanation of Symbols
Exception Clauses
Operation Area
Safety Precautions
Installation
Parts Name
Preparation before installation
Installation Precautions
Installation Procedure
Operation
Operation Test
Operation Instructions
Control
Basic Functions of the Control Panel
Remote Control
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance
Malfunction Analysis
Troubleshooting
Error Codes
Electric Schematic Diagram
NOTICE: Graphics in this manual are only for reference. Please refer to actual products for specific
details.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Explanation of Symbols
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates important but not hazard-related information,
used to indicate risk of property damage.
Indicates a hazard and it is assigned to the signal words
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
Exception Clauses
Manufacturer will bear no responsibilities when personal injury or property loss is caused by the following
reasons.
1. Damage the product due to improper use or misuse of the product;
2. Alter, change, maintain or use the product with other equipment without abiding by the
instruction manual of manufacturer;
3. After verification, the defect of product is directly caused by corrosive gas;
4. After verification, defects are due to improper operation during transportation of product;
5. Operate, repair, maintain the unit without abiding by instruction manual or related regulations;
6. After verification, the problem or defect is caused by the quality specification or performance of
parts and components that produced by othermanufacturers;
7. The damage is caused by natural calamities or bad using environment.

Operation Area
This unit is intended for indoor residential applications only. It should not be used for commercial or
industrial applications.
•The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range: 61°F to 95°F (16°C to 35°C).
•The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
•Reserved space around the air conditioner should be 12 inches (30 cm) at least.
•Do not operate the air conditioner at humid environment.
•Please keep air inlet and air outlet clean, no obstacles.
•During operation, close doors, windows and other outside openings to improve cooling effect.
•Please put the air conditioner on a smooth and level floor.
•This air conditioner is equipped with castors. Castors should slide easily on the floor.
•Prohibit inclining or turning over the air conditioner.
•Avoid direct sunshine on the air conditioner.

Safety Precautions
Operation and Maintenance
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
•Children and disabled people are not allowed to use the unit without supervision.
•Children shall not play with theappliance.
•Please prevent children from playing and climbing on the air conditioner.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
•Before cleaning, please turn it off and unplug theunit.
•If the power supply wire is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
•Do not connect to multi-purpose socket. Otherwise, it may cause fire hazard.
•Do not spray water on unit. It may cause electric shock or malfunction.
•Do not use any heating application near portable air conditioner. It may cause electric shock.
•Do not remove the power plug or move unit by pulling the powercord.
•Do not remove the power plug in wethands.

Safety Precautions
Operations and Maintenance
•Do not repair the appliance by yourself. It may cause electric shock or damage. Please contact a
distributor or manufacturer when you need to repair it.
•Do not insert fingers or objects into air inlet or air outlet. It may cause personal injury or damage.
•Do not block air outlet or air inlet. It may cause malfunction.
•When below phenomenon occurs, please turn off the appliance and disconnect power
immediately, and then request a service from your manufacturer or certified person:
oThere’s abnormal sound during operation.
oCircuit break trips off frequently.
oThe appliance gives off burning smell.
oIndoor unit is leaking.
•If the appliance operates in an inappropriate environment or under abnormal conditions, it may
cause malfunction, electric shock or fire hazard.
•Portable room air conditioner can not be disposed of everywhere. If you want to get rid of this
portable room air conditioner, please check with local handling disposal or information service
center about what to do.
•Memory function is included in this portable room air conditioner. When nobody is taking care
of the unit, please turn it off and remove the power plug or disconnect power.

Safety Precautions
Wiring
•Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing the unit.
•According to the local safety regulations, use qualified power supply circuit and circuit breaker.
•Install a circuit breaker of adequate capacity only used for the system; otherwise, it may cause
malfunction.
•The appliance should be properly grounded. Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
•Make sure the power supply matches with the requirement of the appliance. Unstable power
supply or incorrect wiring may cause malfunction of the unit, electric shock or fire hazard.
•Properly connect the live wire, neutral wire and grounding wire of the power outlet correctly.
•Be sure to cut off the power supply before proceeding any work related to electricity and safety.
•Instructions for cord-connected room air conditioners shall include manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding the use of cord sets (extension cords). If use of an extension cord is
not recommended, the instructions shall state this. Recommendations for an extension cord shall
specify at least the use of a cord set with an equipment grounding conductor grounding-type
attachment plug, and grounding-type connector (load fitting); the amperage and the rated voltage
of the cord set.

Safety Precautions
Wiring
•Do not turn the power on before finishing installation.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person to avoid problems.
•The temperature of refrigerant circuit will be high, please keep the interconnection cable away
from the copper tube.
•The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
•The grounding resistance should comply with national electric safety regulations.
•If the length of power connection wire is insufficient, please contact the dealer for a new one. Do
not extend the wire yourself.
•The fuse type to use is T3.15AH250V.
•Allowed maximal current pass through the fuse cannot be above 3.15A

Safety Precautions
Location
•Do not place the portable room air conditioner under dripping objects.
•Select a location which is out of reach for children and far away from animals.
•Instructions for installation and use of this product are provided by the manufacturer.
•Keep far away from fire source, inflammable and explosive objects.

Parts Name
NOTICE: Actual product may be different from below graphics, please refer to actual product for reference
purposes.
NOTICE: Heat discharge pipe and other installation accessories can’t be discarded.