Argo THOR User manual

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THOR
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER (LOCAL)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions carefully before operating the appliance or carrying out maintenance work. Observe
all the safety instructions; failure to do so may lead to accidents and/or damage. Store these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
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THE REFRIGERANT R290
Appliance is lled with ammable
gas R290.
• To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in the system. The refrigerant is the
uoride R290 = 3 GWP (Global warming potential). This refrigerant is ammable and inodorous. It can lead to
explosions under certain conditions, however the ammability of this refrigerant is very low and it can be ignited
only by re.
• Compared to other common refrigerants, R290 is a non-polluting refrigerant with no harm to the ozonosphere and
a no effect upon the greenhouse effect. R290 has very good thermodynamic features which lead to a really high
energy efciency. The units therefore need less lling.
Warning:
Do not try to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean the appliance in different ways other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
Should repair be necessary, contact your nearest authorized Service Centre.
Any repairs carried out by unqualied personnel may be dangerous.
The appliance has to be stored in a room that doesn’t have any continuously operating ignition sources. (for example:
open ames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater.)
Do not pierce or burn.
Appliance has to be installed, used and stored in a room with a oor area larger than 12 m2.
The appliance contains ammable R290 gas.
Attention, refrigerants have no smell.
Before installing and using the
appliance, read the owner
manual.
Before installing the appliance,
read the installation manual. Any repairs you need, contact the nearest authorized Service Centre and strictly follow
manufacturer’s Service Manual.

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• This appliance is a local air conditioner designed for domestic use.
• Only use this air-conditioner as described in this manual.
• Ensure that the required voltage and frequency (220-240V~/50 Hz)
match the available power source.
• Fuse style 5ET or SMT 250V, the electricity passing through the fuse
cannot be above 3.15A.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and people 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 shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Ensure that the electricity system is able to deliver the operating current
required by the air conditioner, in addition to that normally absorbed by
other appliances (household appliances, lighting system, etc.). Please
refer to the maximum power input data indicated on the air conditioner’s
data plate.
• Connection to the electricity grid must take place in accordance with
current installation standards.
• Ensure that the automatic switches and system protection valves are able
to withstand a start-up current of 6A (normally for less than 1 second).
• The system socket must always be tted with an efcient earth connection.
• Make sure that the plug is fully inserted. Do not use multiple adapters.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Make sure that the plug is clean.
• Do not use the plug as a means by which to start/stop the air conditioner:
use the ON/OFF button on the remote control or on the control panel.
• Do not install the air conditioner in rooms where it may receive water
splashes (e.g. laundry rooms).
• This air conditioner can be used by children of 8 years of age or older,
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental abilities
or who lack the necessary know-how and experience to operate it,
if under the supervision or instruction of a person responsible for their
safety, so that they are fully aware of the attendant risks.
GENERAL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Before moving or cleaning the device, ensure that it is unplugged from
the socket.
• Do not move the air conditioner while it is operating; rst turn the appliance
off, check for any condensate build-up and empty it if necessary.
• To turn the appliance off, set the remote control to OFF and remove the
plug from the socket. Pull on the plug only. Do not pull the cord.
• Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug are damaged. If the power
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
dealer or a similarly qualied person so as to avoid any safety risks.
• Keep the unit away from re, possible re sources, inammable or
explosive objects.
• Do not leave the unit unattended while it’s operating, turn the unit off
and unplug it.
• If drainage hose is used, the ambient temperature musnt’t be lower than
0 °C. It can cause water leakage to the air conditioner.
• Do not splash or pour water on the air conditioner
PRECAUTION!
• Do not insert any objects into the air conditioner: this is very dangerous
as the fan turns at high speed.
• Ensure that air circulates freely around the unit. Do not cover the air
intake and delivery grilles with drapes or any other means.
WARNING!
• The air conditioner must be positioned at least 50 cm from the wall or
any other obstacles, on a at and stable surface so as to avoid water
leaks.
• The air conditioner is tted with a system for protecting the compressor
from overload. This means that the compressor only starts 3 minutes
after its previous stoppage.
• Please wait at least 3 minutes before starting the unit. This helps prevent
the compressor from being damaged.
WARNING!
• In the event of an anomaly, switch the appliance off and unplug it from
the socket. Do not dismantle or attempt to repair or modify the In the

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event of a malfunction, contact the service centre directly.
WARNING!
• Do not expose the air conditioner to direct sunlight, as the colour of the
materials may change; moreover, the appliance may overheat causing
the protection mechanism to intervene and switch the appliance off.
• Do not use insecticides, oils, detergents or spray paints near the
appliance; do not use aggressive chemical detergents to clean the
casing: this may damage the nish and colour.
• Close all open windows to maximise air conditioning efciency.
The manufacturer will not be held liable if safety and accident prevention
rules are not observed.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Min/max operating limits (internal temperature)
Cooling: 16 °C B.S./35 °C B.S.
Dehumidication: 16 °C B.S./35 °C B.S.
Room temperature adjustment range: 16 °C B.S./32 °C B.S.
The following space must be maintained to ensure the operating efciency of the portable air conditioner.
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13
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1. Air outlet
2. Front panel
3. Control panel
4. Handle
5. Hole for condensate drainage (in dehumidication
mode)
6. Air outlet hose
7. Plug socket
8. Upper air lter
9. Upper air inlet
10. Lower air lter (not removable)
11. Lower air inlet
12. Power cord buckle
13. Hole for condensate drainage (in cooling mode)
min: 50 cm
min: 50 cm
PRE-OPERATING CHECKS AND OPERATIONS

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APPLIANCE START UP
Open the packaging and pull out the box. Remove the product and the other elements supplied (illustrated in the box
below).
Hose
of expulsion
of the air
Terminal flat fitting
to be placed between
window knockers
Porthole kit with cap
Condensate drainage pipe
to be used to empty the
internal tank
Battery for remote controller
type AAA – LR03 – 1,5 V r Fitting to apply on the unit to which
connect the exhaust pipe
of the air
Circular fitting for kit
porthole to be positioned between the
final part of the tube and the porthole
Remote
controller
USE WITH END FITTING FOR WINDOW
1. Stretch the exible hose sufciently so that it reaches the outside (max 1.5 m) and hook it to the rear part of the
air conditioner (Fig.1).
2. Open the window and lock one of the two leaves with the handle. Rest the terminal connection on the xed leaf,
bring the other leaf of the window close (Fig.2).
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 1)

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(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) (Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)
USE WITH WINDOW UNIT KIT
1. To make the hole in the glass, it is also advisable to take the porthole kit accessory to the glazier (Fig. 1).
2. Insert the porthole into the window (Fig. 2).
3. Insert the circular connector for the porthole kit into the retractable hose and insert the retractable hose with the
circular connector into the porthole without the cap (Fig. 3).
4. When not in use, disconnect the hose and close the porthole with the cap (Fig. 4).
Avoid tight bends or folds in the hose.
If the air conditioner is not used for prolonged periods, disconnect the pipe and plug the window unit.

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HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE
This appliance can be used for Cooling, Heating, Dehumidication and Fan. Before using the appliance, leave it in
an upright position for at least two hours.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate power outlet (220-240~V). Insert the supplied battery into the remote
controller, observing the polarities. Select the desired operating mode from the remote controller.
The air conditioner is equipped with a protection system which causes the unit to activate in Cooling, Dehumidication
and Heating mode only after an interval of approximately 3 minutes from the selection. Even when passing from one
mode to another, the fan continues to operate, but the compressor stops to restart after 3 minutes. This start delay
protects the compressor from overload.
This appliance is equipped with an automatic defrosting system which intervenes when the unit is running hot and ice
forms on the coil. When the appliance starts defrosting, the Power LED ashes on the control panel. The compressor
stops for 10 minutes, after which the appliance resumes normal operation.
THE DISCHARGE TUBE MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED to the appliance: the only exception is when the appliance
is used solely for dehumidication, in which case it is advisable to let the appliance discharge directly into the
environment for maximum efciency (consult the “Dehumidication Mode” paragraph).
Regularly clean the air lter to keep the air conditioner working efciently.
1. COOLING MODE (COOL)
• Press the MODE button to select the cooling mode.
• The LED on the control panel will turn on.
• The temperature can be adjusted to between 16 °C and 32 °C.
• In this mode, each time the ON/OFF button is pressed the unit switches off, the appliance saves the
temperature setting and retains this setting when it is switched on again.
• In this mode, the fan speed can be adjusted and the Timer and SLEEP functions can be set.
• For more silent operation, run the fan at low speed.
2. DEHUMIDIFICATION MODE (DRY)
• Press the MODE button to select the dehumidication mode.
• The LED on the control panel will turn on.
• The temperature is controlled by the electronic board and cannot be adjusted.
• In this mode, each time the ON/OFF button is pressed the unit switches off, the appliance saves the settings
and retains them when it is switched on again.
• The fan speed is set to low and cannot be adjusted.
NOTE
The air conditioner does not cool the room when operating as a dehumidier.
When the appliance is used as a dehumidier, the exible pipe must not be connected.
For maximum dehumidication efciency, leave the rear discharge attachment free to discharge directly into the
Cooling, Fan Dehumidifying
OPERATING MODES

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This appliance automatically vaporizes the condensation in Cooling.
When the air conditioner operates in Cooling, it is not necessary to have continuous condensate drainage; only in
particular climatic conditions in which the air humidity is very high, it can happen that water is deposited inside the
unit.
Cooling
This appliance automatically vaporizes the condensate in cooling mode. Make sure that, when the unit works in
Cooling mode, the rubber caps that close the drain holes on the back are correctly positioned.
When the tank is full, the display shows the message “P1” indicating that it has been lled and blocks the operation
of the appliance.
To empty the tank, turn off the air conditioner and unplug it. Remove the cap from the rear drain hole, connect the small
condensate drain tube, which is supplied, and place the other end of the tube above a normal drain.
Make sure the hose is free from twists and bends. The pipe must have a descending trend. Close the drain with the
cap and resume using the air conditioner.
Dehumidication
Warning: when using the air conditioner in dehumidication mode, it is advisable to always set up continuous
drainage to ensure maximum dehumidication efciency. Connect one end of the PVC tubing (provided) to the top
drain hole and the other end above a drain.
environment.
The dehumidication mode is recommended during autumn and winter.
If used during summer, it is best to leave the exible pipe attached so that the hot air is discharged towards the
outside rather than into the room.
During dehumidication, continuous drainage should be implemented (see the next chapter, “HOW TO
ELIMINATE CONDENSATE”).
3. FAN MODE
• Press the MODE button to select Fan mode.
• The LED on the control panel will turn on.
• In this mode, the fan speed can be adjusted.
• The temperature cannot be adjusted.
4. AUTO MODE
• Press the MODE button to select Auto mode.
• The LED on the control panel lights up.
• This mode allows the appliance to select the operating mode (Cooling or Ventilation) based on the
temperature present in the room.
HOW TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATE
Manual drainage
(Cooling) Continuous drainage (Dehumidication)