Avista APA08ZCW User manual

Thank you for selecting our high-quality portable air conditioner from Avista.
Before use, please read this entire manual carefully for information regarding
setting up your portable A/C, operating it, and tips on regular maintenance.
For any problems, please refer to the Limited Warranty Information at the
back of the manual or contact a professional service technician.
Model# APA08ZCW
Portable Air Conditioner
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents
Precautions.................................................................................................1
Important Safety Tips.................................................................................3
Product Introduction
Major Components and Parts......................................................................6
Control Panel and Remote Control.............................................................7
Use of Product
Setup and Installation.................................................................................8
Product Operation.....................................................................................13
Cleaning and Maintenance
Water Drainage.........................................................................................15
Maintenance..............................................................................................15
General Troubleshooting
Diagnosis of Common Failures................................................................18
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................18
Technical Specification
Fuse Parameters........................................................................................19
Physical Dimensions................................................................................20
Limited Warranty Inforamtion...........................................21
Safety Precautions

Precautions
P
recautions
This machine should only be used for
household use. Please do not use for other
purposes.
Do not use this machine outdoors. It is
designed for indoor use only so please
operate inside home in a dry environment.
Please leave some space around the
machine and do not pile up objects around
it as it can block the intake/exhaust vents.
Please do not place heavy objects on the
machine as this may cause damage to it.
Safety Precautions
The meaning of the icons used in this manual is as follows:
For you and your families’ health and safety, please do not
perform these actions.
For you and your families’ health and safety, please take note
and follow these recommendations.
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Please do not operate this machine with
wet hands .
Please clean air filters regularly.
Once every 2 weeks is recommended.
If this machine is not being used for a
long time, please disconnect the power
plug.
Please do not clean this machine with any
types of waxes, diluents or harsh detergents.
Only use a lightly damp cloth to wipe it
down.
For your health, please do not drink any
condensate that has been drained from this
machine.
For your safety, only professional service
technicians should disassemble, assemble, or
repair this machine.
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Important safety tips
Be careful not to damage the power cord
or the outlet plug; and do not insert plug
into any loose power sockets or outlets.
Before use, please check for any damage
on the power cord and make sure the
voltage of the outlet is compatible with
the rated requirements of the machine.
Do not try to fix, modify, or extend the
power cord in any way.
A grounding socket is required to run
this machine.
Please do not plug or unplug the power
plug with wet hands as this may cause an
electric shock.
When disconnecting the power line,
please do so by pulling on the power plug.
Do not yank the power cord as this can
cause damage to it.
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Do not turn the machine on and off by
plugging and unplugging the power cord.
Please do not plug into a single surge
protector with other heavy power draw
large appliances.
If your machine ever shuts down after
making a loud noise or there is smoke
coming out of the machine, please
unplug the unit and contact a professional
service technician.
Always power down the machine before
unplugging the power cord.
Please keep the power line away from
a heater it can cause electric shock or fire.
Please make sure to keep heavy
objects off the power line as it can
cause damage to the cord and lead to
electric shocks.
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Please do not insert any bodily parts or
hard objects into any of the intake or
exhaust vents.
If water enters inside of the machine,
please shut it down immediately and
disconnect the plug, and then contact a
professional service technician for
maintenance.
Please do not use this machine anywhere
near open gasoline or other flammable
liquids.
Please do not allow any water to enter
electrical parts of this machine.
Always unplug the power plug before
wiping, cleaning, moving, or replacing
internal components of the machine.
This machine should only be operated
by an adult or with adult supervision.
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Window Seal Plate Assembly
Product Introduction
Major Components and Parts
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Air Deflecting Blades
Control Panel
Exhuast Vent
Caster Wheels
Power Cord Holder
Upper Filter
Air Inlet
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Remote Control
Lower Filter
Power Cord
Drain Plug
Exhaust Hose Assembly
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Control panel and remote control
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Mode selection Button
Pressing this button will cycle between COOL, DRY and
FAN modes.
oF/oC Conversion button
Pressing this button will change the temperature display
between oF and oC.
Temperature and time UP/DOWN button
When running in COOL mode, pressing this button will
adjust the temperature setting up and down. While in
TIMER mode, pressing this button will turn the timer on
and off as well as adjust timer setting.
Fan speed selection button
Pressing this button will cycle between high and low fan
speeds.
Timer function button
In standby state pressing this button will allow you to set
the timer startup time. In startup state pressing
this button will allow you to set the timer shutdown time.
Display window
This window displays the temperature setting and time.
ower on/off button
ress this button to turn on or off the air conditioner.
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Sleep mode button
Press this button to set SLEEP mode
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Use of Product
Setup and installation
Initial Setup
•Place the air conditioner on a flat, even
floor close to the window that you plan
on venting the exhaust air.
• In order to maintain the best
performance of the air conditioner,
please leave a space of at least 20in
all around the machine.
Exhaust hose assembly
Exhaust joint Exhaust hose Exhaust flat nozzle
Window sealplate assembly
Screw
Window seal plate 1
Window seal plate 2
Window seal plate 3
20in
20in
20in
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Step 2:
Install the fixed window seal plate on window.
Step 3:
Screw the exhaust hose assembly (exhaust joint end) into the
air outlet on rear panel (in counter-clockwise direction).
Step 1:
1. Measure dimensions of window;
2. Adjust the length of the window seal plate so
that it fits the dimensions of the window;
3. After finding the correct fit for the length of
the window seal plate, lock it into place by using
the included screw.
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Small notch
Then slide and lock
First insert
Screw
Step 4:
Click the exhaust hose assembly (exhaust flat nozzle end) into the
window seal plate assembly and secure using the included screw.
Overall effect diagram after assembly
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Horizontal Sliding Vertical Sliding

Incorrect installation
Correct installation of the exhaust hose is
very important, and incorrect installation
will affect normal operation of the air
conditioner negatively.
Make sure to keep the exhaust hose as
straight as possible to allow for the
smoothest air flow inside the hose.
Warning:
The exhaust hose that is included with this unit is specifically designed for
this A/C
model and should not be replaced by a non-compatible exhaust hose or extended in
anyway as this can cause issues when operating the unit.
Attention:
The maximum length of the exhaust hose when fully extended is 59in. When
installing the exhaust hose, try reducing the overall length of the exhaust hose by
collapsing it as much as possible during operation in order to get the best overall
performance.
Remote control
Before using the remote control, please install batteries correctly.
1. Slide the battery cover off the back of remote control.
2. Insert the 2 AAA batteries included in the correct position as
shown in this diagram.
3. Close the battery cover once the batteries have been installed
correctly.
Attention:
4. The remote control should only be used with AAA batteries. Do not use rechargeable
batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
5. When replacing the batteries, please make sure to replace both batteries together.
Do not only replace one of the batteries at a time as this can affect the overall
performance and longevity of the batteries.
6.If the air conditioner will sit idly for a while without any use, please remove the
batteries from the remote control prior to storage.
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Warning:
1. Please do not use any battery if you notice any type of damage or any leakage.
2. Chemical substances inside a battery may cause burns or other health hazards. If any
fluid contacts your skin or clothes, please wash thoroughly with water immediately.
If any fluid is consumed or contacts your mouth, please wash out your mouth with
water immediately, and go to the hospital right away for further inspection.
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Product Operation
COOL mode
•After powering on the air conditioner, the default mode should be in
COOL mode. You can press the mode button on the machine or the
remote control to cycle through the different modes until you are in the
COOL mode, and the indicator light will be on.
•Pressing the UP/DOWN button will adjust the setting temperature (64℉~86℉)
•Pressing the fan button will cycle fan speed setting between high and
low.
FAN mode
•Pressing the fan button will cycle fan speed setting between
high and low.
• Temperature cannot be set in this mode.
DRY mode
•You can press the mode button on the machine or the remote control
to cycle through the different modes until you are in the
DRY mode, and the indicator light will be on.
•In DRY mode, The compressor motor will
and
automatically turn on
shut off to keep the room temperature between 59℉(or 15°C),
and 55 ℉(or 13°C ). (There is a 3 minute time-delay protective
function for the compressor).
•In DRY mode, the fan will not be adjustable and will only run on
low setting.
•Temperature cannot be set in this mode
(Usage tip: When using the DRY function, the exhaust hose assembly
should be removed and the windows should be closed. Otherwise,
the unit will run a lot less efficiently, and you may often get the alarm
for the water bucket being full with display screen flashing “FL”, as
well as an audible alarm, and the compressor will shut off
automatically.)
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Timer mode
•In standby state, pressing the TIMER button will set the timer startup time.
Press the UP/DOWN button to adjust the timer startup time (30 minute
increments up to 3 hours, and then 1 hour increments from 3 hours up to 24
hours), and the timer indicator lamp will show if the timer is on.
•In startup state, pressing the TIMER button will set the timer shutdown
time. Press the UP/DOWN button to adjust the timer shutdown time
(30 minute increments up to 3 hours, and then 1 hour increments from 3
hours up to 24 hours), and the timer indicator lamp will show if the timer is
on.
Sleep mode
•In sleep mode, the temperature increases by 1℉ every 2 hours to allow a
more comfortable adjustment for the user. This will allow to increase the
temperature by maximum 2℉
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Cleaning and Maintenance
1. Please disconnect plug before cleaning.
2. Use a lightly damp cloth to wipe it down.
Do not use any chemical reagents, such as benzene,
alcohol, gasoline, etc., as this can damage the surface of the
air conditioner, as well as internal components.
3. Make sure not to get any water into the air conditioner.
Water Drainage
This air conditioner includes an automatic water evaporation system by using
the condensate circulation to cool condenser. This helps improve cooling
efficiency as well as save energy.
When the bucket inside the machine is full of water, the display screen will flash
“FL” with an audible alarm and the compressor will shut off automatically.
The alarm means the bucket should be drained, and here are the steps to do so:
1. Disconnect the power cord and remove the exhaust hose assembly.
2. Move the air conditioner to an appropriate location where you can
pour out the water.
3. Pull out the water drain plug in the water outlet to drain all the
water inside the machine.
4. Plug the water drain plug back into the water
outlet to prevent water from pouring out.
5. Re-install the exhaust hose assembly, plug in
the unit, and restart the machine.
Maintenance
Attention: To prevent electric shock, please turn off the air
conditioner and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before
any maintenance or repair.
Cleaning the Exterior Body
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Air Filter
Please clean out the air filters regularly. Once every 2 weeks is
recommended as dust buildup in the filter will reduce the efficiency of the
air conditioner.
Here are the steps to clean out the air filter:
1. As shown in the diagrams below; remove the upper and lower air-inlet
grilles, and then remove the corresponding air filters;
2. Wash the air filters in warm water (approximate 104℉) and a few
drops of neutral detergent to clean, and then place in a cool place to dry.
3. Re-install the air filter once it has dried.
4. Restart the machine to return it to normal operation.
Attention:
5. Please do not clean the air filter with hot water, (suitable temperature
is approximate 104℉) or irritant detergents (such as alcohol, gasoline
and benzene, etc.);
6. When drying the air filter, it should be kept far away from any heat
sources and put in a cool dry place to prevent deformation.
7. Do not run the air conditioner without installing the air filters.
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Seasonal maintenance
If you do not need to use this machine for a while, and it will be sitting idly
for a long time, here is how you can store the unit to make sure you maintain
the unit in good condition for future use.
1. Remove the water drain plug in the back and drain any water that is in the
drain bucket.
2. Keep the air conditioner running in fan mode for 2 hours to allow the
inside to dry and reduce risk of mold.
3. Shut down the unit and disconnect the power cord.
4. Remove and clean the air filter and then re-install.
5. Dismantle all accessories such as the exhaust hose and window vent
kit and prepare it for storage.
6. Take the batteries out of the remote control.
7. Place a plastic bag over the entire unit to keep dust from getting into the
internals, and store in a cool and dry place.
If the machine is being reused after being idle for a long time, or after it has
been in storage, please make sure to check:
1. Check to make sure the water drain plug and air filters have been installed.
2. Check whether the power cord has been damaged before plugging the unit in,
and make sure not to operate the unit if the cord has been damaged.
3. Re-install batteries into the remote control.
4. Re-install all installation parts per the installation instructions provided in this
manual.
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Diagnosis of Common Failures
Error codes Multifunction detection
E1 Failure of coil temperature sensor
E2 Failure of indoor temperature sensor
E4
Troubleshooting
The table below
shows some basic troubleshooting issues and solutions
to quickly diagnos
e and fix simple problems that you may experience when
using this air cond
itioner. If you cannot find the issue in the table below or
you cannot fix the problem even after troubleshooting, please contact a
professional service tech as
the issue may require a more thorough inspection
of the unit.
Anti-freeze protection: if the coil temperature falls below 32 ℉ , the unit will
shut down.
As the coil temperature rises again above 46.4℉, the
unit should return back to normal operation.
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