Challenge Challenge User manual

Portable Air Conditioner
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

  SAFETYinSTRucTionS
Thank you for choosing this innovative Challenge air conditioner. We suggest that
you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.It describes the many
benefits and advanced features this unique product has to offer. Before you use
your air conditioner you should carefully read these instructions to maximise this
product s performance.
Challenge has specialised in complete indoor environmental control, manufacturing
portable air conditioners,coolers,air purifiers,
ionisers and aroma therapy scent diffusers.These world class products incorporate
the latest technological developments.
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iMPoRTAnT!
• Theunit is designed for indoor operation.
• Rating:Thisunit must beconnectedto a220-240 Hz earthed outlet.
• The installation must be in accordance with regulations of the country where the
unitis used.
necessary modified by a qualified electrician.
•This applianceis not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reducedphysical,sensory or mental capabilities,or lack of experienceand
knowledge,unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a personresponsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they donot play with the appliance.
• The air conditioner is safe. However, as with other electrical appliances, use it
with care.
• Keepout of the reach of children.
• Do not clean the unit by spraying it or immersing it in water .
• Do not insert any object into the openings of the unit.
• Disconnect it from the mains before cleaning the unit or any of its components.
• Never connect the unit to an electrical outlet using an extension cord.If an outlet
is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.
WARninG!
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug. Do not lead the
cord over sharp edges.
• Adamaged supply cord should be replaced by the manufacturer,its service agent
or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Close to a heat
source
Insideunit exposed
to theweather
outdoors
In apermanent
very humid
environment
If the power cable
wires are frayed
or cut
When small
children may be
left unattended
If an extension
lead may become
overloaded
Where the power
cable may be
damaged
On a slopeor
uneven surface
Where it may
be damaged by
chemicals
Where there is a
riskof interference
by foreign objects
Thisproducts is
not madefor DIY
repair
If thereis arisk of
liquid fallingon
theunit
Do not use your air conditioner:

BEFORE USE
GENERAL SAFETY
•Only use in the upright position on a flat
level surface and at least 36 cm from any
objects (fig 1 & 4).
•Do not place objects on the unit or block
the air inlet / outlet (fig. 2).
•Closely supervise any children and pets
when unit is in use.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•For indoor use only.
•Switch off and unplug when not in use.
•Do not use in humid or wet environments
(fig 3)
•Do not pull the UNIT by the cord.
•IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT
MUST BE REPLACED BY AN
ELECTRICIAN OR SIMILARLY
QUALIFIED PERSON, TO AVOID
HAZARD.
FOR MAXIMUM EFFICENCY
•Do not exceed the recommended room
size 50m3(typically 20m2 floor area)
•Close doors and windows
•Keep curtains or blinds closed during the
sunniest part of the day
•Keep filters clean
•Once room has reached the desired
conditions, reduce temperature and
ventilation settings
FIG. 1
FIG.2
FIG.3
FIG.4
36cm
36cm
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PARTS
Front Back
FIG.5
FIG.6
1.
2. Control panel
3. Air outlet
4. Carrying handle
5. Caster
6. Cord storage
7. Air filter
8. Air inlet
9. Exhaust air outlet
10. Air inlet
11. Water stopper/drainage
Accessories
12. Exhaust hose
13. Outward adapter - for insertion
over hose and into foam strip (or
into hole in the wall/window).
14. Round cap for filling the hole in
wall/window.
Active carbon filter
Drain tube for continuous
drainage
FIG.7
Remote control
12
13 14
15
16
17
.
15
16
17
.
.
Display
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INSTALLATION
Installation of the exhaust pipe
The unit is a portable air conditioner that may be moved from room to room.
Using the adaptor
FIG.9
•Cut a 137mm diameter hole in the wall or window.
•Feed exhaust hose through the window or wall and attach the threaded adaptor
from the outside as shown.
•When not in use, plug the hole with the cover provided.
FIG.10
Wall or Window
Outward adaptor
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Mounting of the exhaust pipe
•Use only the hose provided and
clip exhaust hose to the back of
the air conditioner
•Avoid kinks and bends in the
exhaust hose as this will cause
expelled moist air to build up
causing the unit to overheat and
shut down. Fig 11 & 12 show
correct position
•The hose may be extended from
300mm to 1500mm but for
maximum efficiency use the
shortest length possible.
FIG.11
FIG.12
FIG.13
WARNING!
The length of the exhaust pipe is
specially designed according to the
specification of this product. Do not
replace or prolong it with your own
private hose as this could cause the
unit to mal-function.
FIG.14
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Installation of the carbon filter
1. Remove the filter frame from the
unit.
2. Remove the active carbon filter
from its plastic bag.
3. Insert the active carbon filter into
the back of the unit.
4. Re-fit the filter frame inside the
unit.
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6
FIG.15
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OPERATION
Control panel
FIG.16
1.
2. Timer button
3.
4. Sleep button
5.
6. Low ventilation indicator
7. High ventilation indicator
8. Receiver for remote control
9. Sleep operation indicator
10.
11.
12.
13. Timer operation indicator
14. Compressor operation indicator
17. Auto mode indicator
COMP
AUTO COOL FAN FULL WATER HI LOW
SPEEDSLEEP
TIMER
MODE
Mode button
Fan speed
Decrease temperature button
ON/OFF button
Fan mode indicator
Increase temperature button
Air-conditioning mode
BUTTONS
Mode button
- It is for selecting Fan mode, Air-conditioning mode or auto mode.
Timer button
- It is to switch on / off the timer mode and adjust the set time for the timer.
Sleep button
- It is to switch the operation mode to sleeping mode.
Fan Speed button
- It is for adjusting the set temperature under the air-conditioning mode.
ON/OFF button
- It is to switch on / off the unit.
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- It is for selecting between the low and high fan mode.
Increase & Decrease Temperature button
button
“ ullWater ” indicator
f
16.
15.

INDICATORS
Water Full indicator
Low ventilation indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the appliance is operating with low speed fan.
High ventilation indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the appliance is operating with high speed fan.
Sleep operation indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the appliance is operating under the sleeping mode.
Timer operation indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the timer mode is ON.
Compressor operation indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the compressor is turn on.
Fan mode indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the appliance is operating under the Fan mode.
Air-conditioning mode indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the appliance is operating under the Cooling mode.
Auto mode indicator
- This light will be illuminated when the appliance is operating under the Auto mode.
AIR-CONDITIONING MODE
will turn on and off automatically
temperature display.
FAN MODE
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- This light will be illuminated when the water tank is full. Please follow the step in EMPTYING
THE WATER CONTAINER section to clear out the water. If the water is not drained out, the
appliance will not operate.
The desired fan speed (High / Low) can be set by pressing Fan speed button.In this mode,
the setting of temperature can be set
oOnce the desired room maintaining the room
temperature that you have set. After finished setting, the display will revert to the room
compressor
will be turned off. The compressor
fan speed (High /
temperature will not be function.
by pressing or
Continue to press the Mode button until the Fan mode indicator is illuminated. The desired
oC.
Continue to press the Mode button until the Air-conditioning mode indicator is illuminated.
button continuously.Itcanbe
temperature is reached,the
adjusted from18 Cto32
Low) can be set by pressing Fan speed button. In this mode, the setting
of

AUTO MODE
temperature.
SETTING THE TIMER
finished setting, the display will revert to the room temperature.
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Once the desired room temperature is reached, the compressor will turn on and off automatically
maintaining the room temperature that you have set. After finished setting, the display will revert
to room
is illuminated. The only thing you need to do is
to adjust the setting of the desired room temperature. Continue
This appliance is equipped with a built-in program to adjust the operation mode (FAN / Air-
conditioning) and fan speed (High / Low) by itself under this mode. Press the mode button
continuously until the AUTO mode indicator
When the appliance is on, press the timer button to enter the timer mode. Continue to press
the time button and the time to be “1 to 12”, then the timer mode will be
ON and the indicator will be illuminated. When the set times turn itself on
by
After
turn
the time will switch from 0>1…..11>12>0. Select the time to be “0”, then
the timer mode will be turned off. Select
to press or o32oC.
SLEEPING MODE
button
until the desired temperature is selected.The temperature can be adjusted from18 C to
is arrived, the appliance will be
pressing the button to set the time.The appliance will turn itself on once the time is arrived.
off itself automatically. When the appliance is off, you can set the timer to
While operating under the air-conditioning mode, press the SLEEP button to enter the
sleeping mode. The unit will automatically increase 1 C at the 1st hour and add another
o
o
1 C in the second hour. Then it will keep to run at that temperature. The fan speed will
changed to low fan speed. After continuous running for 12 hours under the sleeping
mode, the unit will shut itself down automatically.
To cancel the sleeping mode, press the SLEEP button again. It will switch back to the
previous operation mode.
Note: The sleeping mode is not available while the unit is working under the AUTO or
FAN mode.

REMOTE CONTROL
AIR FLOW
Adjust the air flow up and down by turning the outlet grill around at its
horizontal axis.
IMPORTANT
cooling will resume.
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batteries are required to
will flash whenever a button is pressed.
use the remote control. Point the remote control hand
the control panel of the unit and press the
switching the unit off,
Ventilation will
temperature rises above the chosen value, the
set towards
The air conditioner responds to all signals that are sent by the remote control. Two
AAA relevant button, the red LED
on the hand set
please wait at least 3 minutes before turning the unit back to on.
- The compressor will start approximately 3 minutes after the unit is turned on. After
- The cooling function will switch off when the room temperature is lower than the set
one. however continue to work at the set level. When the ambient

During the process of cooling, some water will be extracted from the air into the unit.
If the reservoir is full, both of the compressor and motor will stop and the units would buzz (you
To make the cooling work again, please empty the water by one of the following ways:
1. Turn off the air conditioner and avoid
moving it when full.
2. Position a container (a water tray for
example) underneath the drain hole.
3. Remove the drain knob & rubber plug from
the drain hole and allow the water to drain
out.
4. When the container is almost full, replace
the rubber plug in the drain hole and empty
the water tray.
5. Repeat until the unit is emptied.
6. Replace the rubber plug and tighten the
drain knob firmly.
7. Switch on the unit - the full water or
compressor operating indicator should not
be flashing.
If you wish to operate the unit without the need to empty the water tank, please:
•Remove the drain knob and rubber plug
and retain for future use.
•Connect the drain tube supplied to the
water outlet as shown and locate the other
end into a drain.
FIG.19
Drainknob
Rubber plug
Water hole
FIG.20
Drain knob
Rubber plug
Water hole
Water full
can press any button to stop the buzz). The indicator will flash to show you.
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PERMANENT DRAINAGE

•The drain tube may be extended by adding
an extension tube and using a suitable
connector.
FIG.21
Drain tube
Please note
The drain must be at or below the
outlet level. Originally
supplied tube
Flashing ‘full water’ indicator will not
function in this mode of drainage.
If you want to extend the water tube,
you can connect it with another tube
Extension tube
(OD: 18 mm)
FIG.22
•
•
•
(18mm)
-Make sure the tube has no sharp bends and slopes dowm all the way to let the
water flow freely.
Note: When the unit is relocated or permanent drainage is not wanted any more,
simply disconnect the unit from the mains, remove the drainage hose and replace
the rubber plug and drain knob.
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outer diameter:

MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the air conditioner from the mains before cleaning.
To maximize the efficiency of the air conditioner clean regularly.
Cleaning the housing
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the body clean.
Never use aggressive chemicals, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or other
cleansing solutions. These all could possibly hurt the cabinet.
Cleaning the filter
Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the filters and
then rinse thoroughly under running water (no hotter than 40oC).
Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Notice! Never operate the unit without the filters.
End of season storage
•Drain any water in the unit before
completely operating the unit on
ventilation only mode for a few hours,
to thoroughly dry the inside.
Cor d
FIG 23
•Clean or change the filter
•Unplug and store the power cord as
shown
•Replace in the original carton or cover
for storage.
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Never try to repairor dismantletheairconditionyourself.Incompetent repairs result in loss
of warranty andcanendanger theuser and the property.
Problem Solution
The air
conditioner
does not
function.
No powersupply. Connect to afunctioningoutletand
switchon.
Is thepower light flashing? Emptythedrainpan.
Timerfunctionis active. DeactivatetheTIMER function.
The air
conditioner
doesnot seem
to perform.
Theunit is in directsunlight. Close curtains.
Windows or doors open, many
peopleor aheat source in the
room.
Close doorsandwindows,placean extra
airconditioner.
The filter is dirty. Cleanor replace the filter.
Air inlet or airoutlet blocked. Removetheblockage.
Room temperaturelower than
theselected value. Change temperature selection.Set at the lowest possible setting:18°C.
Theunit is
noisy. Unit standsuneven. Place on aneven,solidsurface(less vibrations).
The
compressor
does not work.
The overheat protection is
probably activated. Wait 3minutesuntil thetemperature has decreased,thenturn on theunit again.
Theremote
controldoes
not function.
Distance too great. Make sure the remote controlis correctly
aimedat thecontrolpanel.
Remote controlsignalnot
detected by the control panel.
The batteries are drained. Replacethebatteries.
To correct problems that havenot been describedin thetable and/or if the recommended
solutionsfail to solve the problem, contact an authorized service centre.
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SPECIFICATION
Model no. TC-8061
Coolingcapacity
Power/Ampere consumptionfor cooling*
Air volume (max. speed) 3
Humidity removal capacity
Power supply
Compressor rotary
Refrigerant R410A
Fan speed 2
Timer
Working temperature oC
Exhaust pipe
Net Weight
Dimension
WASTE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE DISPOSED OF
WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE. PLEASE RECYCLE WHERE FACILITIES
EXIST. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCALAUTHORITY FOR RECYCLING
ADVICE.
BTU/hr 9000
3 5
m/h
~
220~240V
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22.2
kgs
960
W
4.29
A
W
K
1L/hr
1~ 12h 18 ~ 32
Ø 127x1500mm
305 x 383 x 752mm (WxDxH)
2.637
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* (EC)No 842/2006:R410ais afluorinated greenhousgas covered bythe Kyoto Protocol.
Its globalwarmingpotential(GWP)is 1975.
Subject tomodificationswithout prior notice.Please refer to the ratinglabel for greater precision.
20 m2
/50Hz
up toRoom Size

Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the rating plate.
MAIN CORD
Wiring Instructions: Should it be necessary to change the plug please note
the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code : BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
1. The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
2. The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
3. The GREEN/YELLOW is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter E or or coloured GREEN OR GREEN/
YELLOW.
4. Always ensure that the cord grip is positioned
and fastened correctly.
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) fused plug is used it must
be tted with a 13Amp fuse. If in doubt consult a
qualied electrician.
Wiring for a 13 Amp Plug (BS1363)
Please note. The Earth Terminal is marked with
the letter E or Earth Symbol .
IMPORTANT
If a 13 Amps (BS 1363) plug is used, it must be tted with a 13 Amp Fuse
conforming to BS1362 and be ASTA approved. If in doubt consult a qualied
electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.
5Amp
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a
period of
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of
original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or
workmanship will wither be replaced, refunded or repaired free of
charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
- The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet
parts, knobs or consumable items.
- The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance
with the instructions contained in this manual.
- It must be used solely for domestic purpose.
- The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re-sold or
has been damaged by inexpert repair.
- Specications are subject to change without notice.
- The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or
consequential damages.
- The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory
or legal rights.
Guarantor: Argos Ltd
489-499 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW
Year