Comfortaire RAD-101A User manual

MODELS: RAD-IOIA
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Safety Precautions .......................... 3
Before Operation ............................ 7
Introduction .................................... 8
Symbols U_d in this Manua,I ........8
Features ........................................ 8
Electrical Safety ............................ 9
EJectrical Data ............................... 9
Temporary Use of an
Adapter .................................... 1t
Temporary Use of an
Extension Cord ............................ 1t
Installation .................................... 12
Window Requirements ............ 13
Size ......................................... 13
Select the best location .......... 13
Preparation of Chassis ............... 14
Unit Installation ............................ 15
Operating Instructions ................ 17
Location and Function
of Controls .................................... 17
Remote Centre! Operations ........18
Remote Controller ....................... 19
Additional Features .................... 20
Air Direction ............................ 20
Drain Pipe ............................... 20
Maintenance and Service ............2t
Air F_lter ................................... 21
Cleaning the Air Conditioner .....2I
How to Remove the
FrontGnl_ ................................. 22
Common Problems and
Solutions .........................................23
Troubleshooting .......................... 24
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Wrde the model a,nd serlat nu,mbers here'
Model #
Serial #
You carl tindlthem on a label on 1he si,de el _he p,_(x_u(l_
De#!ler's IName
Date Purchased
III Sta_p,le your receipt to this page in the event you need i,t
to prove date r_fparPha.ee or fcJrwarranty isquns.
READ THIS MANUAL
Inside you will find many helpful h_nts on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner propedy Just a httle p_event,we
,(:are on your ;)art caf_ save you a _j[eal deal o_ hme a,r_d
money o,,,'ci [hc ]lie of you_ all corldittoncr_
Yeulll find many answe[s to common problems in the chart
of troubleshooting tips. if you review ou[ ch_t_tof
Troubleshooting, Tips first, you :may not need to call for
servif:e at a_l
PRECAUTION
•Con,tact an Authorized Service Center for repair o;r
maintenan, ce of thins ,unit. Carl 1-800-243-0000 to
locate the nearest ASC.
•This air conditioner is not mr ended for use by young
children or inv,!lids without supervision.
o¥o,u,ng children, should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the air conditioner.
-If the power cord requires replacement, Ihave an
Authorizedl Servicer install an exact replacement part.
• Inslallation work must be performed in accordance
with the Nation, all Electric Code Iby q,ual_fied and
authori_zed personn,el only.
2 Room Air ,Conditioner

To prevent iniury to the user or other peop.le and property damage, the following instructions
must be foil,owed,
[] incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions wilil _us.e harm or damage.. The seriousness
is clas.sifi_ by the bllowing indications.
[] Because ot the weight of the product, it is r_omm.ended that you have a hetper to. assist in
the installation.
[] Meanings of symbols us._ in this manua_ are as. shown below.
Biesure not to do 'i, _]
q
B,esure to follow
[] Installation
• improper assembly or _instatlation may cause
incorrect o_ration, inclluding injury, fire, and
ele_ric shock ha_rds.
• it may cau_ expliosiionor fire.
%,
• It may cause fire and electric sh_k.
.. it may cause failure and el.e_ric sh_k.
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[] Operation
• Otherwise, it will cause
electric sh_k or fire
°]t w[H _use electric: shock o,r
fire.
° _he_[se it may ,cause fire
and electric sh_k acciident.
• _twill cause el_tric shock or
fire_
°'_twill cause e_ric shock or
fire.
° _tmay cause fire and eiectr[,c
sh_;k,.
° it will cause electric sh_k or
fire
•INo grounding may cause
el_"tric sh_k.
° It w[[I cause electric sh_k.
4 Room Air Conditioner

, The air conditioner must be operated in a
enclosed area to be most effective • Utmay cause explosion, fire, and burn.
. Ut:wi!l cau_ electric shock or fai!lure of
machine. , Water may enter _e unit: and degrade the
insulation. It may cause an electric shock.
[] Installation
.They are sharp and may
cause injury,
C ,CAUT'O'"I
• _ may _use failure of
appliance or performan_
deteriorate.
• If the outer case is damaged,
it must _ repair_ or
repi_aced immediately.
Leaving it damaged _uld
result in the air _nditioiner
hlling out of the window,
creating a _fety hazard.
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•It may _use injury: * It may cau_ e_ectric shock
and damage_ ,, it will waste power'
consumption in vain and it
may cause accident_
j'
° Since the fan routes at high
speed during o_ration, it may
cause injury.
• Operation without filters will
cause failure.
,,This couUdiniure the pet or
plant,
!il_ ii_¸ _:_,0
_ii;iii!!_"_:i_:_
° it is an air conditioner, not:a
precision refrigera_on system,,
,'The ap_arance of the air
conditbner may deteriorate,
change color_ or devebp
suda_ flaws.
,,It is not sanitary and could
cause illness ,or_rs,ona_
injury hazard.
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BeforeOperation
1i' Plug in the power cord properly.
2:. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard.
3. Iao not use an extension cord. See page, 11 for more details.
4. Do not staWstop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.
5. IIfthe power cord is.damaged and requires, replacement, have an Authorized
Servicer install an exact replacement part.
1i_ Being exposed to direct airflow for .an extended period o,ftime could b,e
hazardous to your health, Do, not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct
airflow for extended periods of time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used
together with stoves ,or other heating devices.
3. Do not use this. air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g.
preserving precision devices, food, peR, p,lan_, and art objects). Such usage
could damage the items.
43The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate
control system.
21.
3_
Do not touch the metai parts o,fthe unit when removing the filter. Iqunes ,can
occur when handling sharp metal edges.
Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can
destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.
When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned
off. The fan rotates at a very high speed during operation. There isia
possibility of injury if the unit's power is.accidentally triggered o,nwhile
cleaning inner parts of the unit.
For repair and maintenance, contact an Authorized Service Center. See the,
warranty page for details or calt 1i-8.77-755-7932 Have your model number and
serial number .available. They should be written on page 2 of this manual.
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In,troduc,don
_i _LI_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I :i
This symbol aleds you to the risk of electric shock.
This symbol aleds you to haza_s that could cause harm to the
air conditioner.
This symbol indicates s_cial notes.
WARNING: This appliance should be ins_lled in accordance with
national Electric Code.
CABINET
FRONT
GRILLE
A!RFILTER
VERTICAL A_RDEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTN_LOUVER)
HOR_'ONTALAIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER)
D_SCHARGE
AIR _NTAKE
(INLETGRILLE)
BRACE
E_<&POR_rOR_
CONTROLBOARD
REMOTE
CONTROLLER
CONDENSER
_BASEPAN
POWER CORD
VER"[_CALAIR DEFLECTOR
4ORIZONT_ AIR DEFLECTOR
FRONT
AIR F_LTER
DISCHARGE
AiR iNTAKE:
(INLET GiRiLLEi
CONTROLBOARD _BASEPAN
POWER CORD
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Elect.dealSafety
115V~ 230V ~ Power _rd may include a current
inte_upter device. A test and reset butto,n i,s
provided on Me, plug case. The devil,
shouM _ tested on a periodic basis by first
pressing the TES]" button and then the
RESET button, if the TES] button does not
#'ip ,o,rif the RESET button wil! not s,_y
engaged, di.s_ntinu,e use dthe air
_ndifloner and contact a qualified seHice
te_nic:ian_
Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply
Sl_andardI25V, 3-wire gmun,ding
receplac_e rated 15A_125V AC
Standard 250V'_ 3-wire grounding
_eceptacle rated 15A, 250V AC
@.-
Standard250V, 3°wh*e groundk_g
receptacle rated _A, 2_V AC
Use 15 AMP, tJer_
de_ay fL_e or 15 AMP
drcuit breaker°
Use 20 AMP_ t_
de_ay f_e or :20 AMP_
drcuit breaker.
Use of extension cords
Be_u_ d_ential sa_ hazards, we
strongly dis_urage the use dan extension
®rd. However, if you wish to u_ an
extension _rd, use a CSA certifiiedlUL-listed
3-wire (grounding) extension oord rated 15A,
125V.
N_wiring should _ made in .accordance with
Io_ eledrical codes and r_ulations.
Aluminum house wiring may pose special
problems. Consult a qualified electrician.
ELECTRICAL SAFE_
IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Air conditioner has a three-pronggrounding plug on
its power supply cord, which triust _ pNgged into
properly grounded threeoprong wal_receptacle for
your pm_ection against p,ossib# shock hazard.
230, 208, and 2301208 VOLT UNITS
'These units am equipped with a throe-prong
grounding pJugon the peter supply ,cord,which
must/L_ iplu_ed into a matching properly grounded
thr_prong wad r,eceptacJefor your prot,e,ction
against possib_ shock hazard. If ,suchan outlet is
not:pr_ent, one must i_ installed by a qualified
e_ectrician iil accordance with the National Electrical
Code and i_al c_es and o,rdinan_s.
DO NOT USE AN EX"[ENSION CORD on 2_,
_8, and 23012_8Volt units.
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WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded..
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug.
To miinimize the risk of electric shock, use the plug with a standard three-slot
grounding wall power outlet. If the power outlet does not include a grounding slot,
have a qualified eiectrician replace the outlet before you use the room air
conditioner.
Changing the outlet without making the appropriate wiring
changes will create an unsafe condition that could result in fire o.r
el_trical shock, Refer all such work to a li.cens_ and qualified
exists _t:ore u_
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the _wer
WARNING: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover _rew does not ground tlhe appliance unless the
cover screw is metal and not insulate, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.
WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is
properly ground_, have the wall r_eptacle and circuit checked by a
qualified el_trician,
10 Room Air Coeditioner

ElectricalSafety
We strongly di_ourage the use of an adapter due to potential sdety hazards.
For temporary connections, use only a UL-][sted adapter, avaiiaibie from most
local hardware stores. Ensure that the large slot in the adapter is aligned with
the large slot in the receptacle for a proper polarity connection.
To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on each to avoid
damaging the ground terminal. Avoid frequently unplugging the power cord as
this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage.
Adapter Plug_._ i
Receptacle Cover
"Metal _rew
Never u_ the appliance with abroken adapter,
We strongly di_ourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety
h_ards. For temporary situations, use only CSA certified and UL listed 3-wire
grounded extension cords, rated 15 A, ! 25 V.
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Instaifl,ation
Type&SEA "[y_ C:5EA
E
Ty_ D:2EA TypeE:2EA TypeF:2EA
(FR_E CURTAIN) (SILLSUPPORT) TypeG:2EA
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_ j,
TypeH:I_ TypeI:1EA TypeJ:t EA %v_ K:2EA
(UPPERGUIDE)
_ L:IEA TypeO:1EA
(W1ND_LQ_SB_£"_ ,(D_N JOINT PIPE) (DRAINWASHER}
Have the following tools available for installation:
* _r_dlriver (Slotted and Philllips) * Ruller
* Knife * Hammer
* Pencil * Level
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installation
This room air conditioner is
designed for installation in standa#d
double-hung windows with actual
opening widths from 22" to 36".
The upper and lower window sash
must open s,ufficiently to a!!ow a
clear ve_ical opening of i5" f_m the
bottom of the upper _sh to the
window sty!,
to 1t/4"
WARNING:This product is aWINDOW AIR CONDITIONER. As such,
a standard single-hung or doiuble-hung wind_ is required for proper
insta!lation_ Non-window installations, including using sleeves, holes
in walls, and other installations are not recommended..
Select the best location
1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure
the unit is.install_ securely and firmly
2. Ins,tall the unit where the sunlight does not / ,ing
shine, directly on the unit. /
C_led air _ _ Heat
3, The outside dt!he cabinet must extend R'_._ _ radiation
outward for at least iii and there should II
be no obs_cles., s.uch as a fence o,rwalll, " II ,=,= i
within 20" from the back of the cabinet _ _ _t-!__i_ ...............
because it will prevent heat radiation of the _/ [1 -"_'] AboutI/Z' ,
condenser.. _ /_ over 2o'
Restriction of outside air wili greatly r_uce
the c_ling efficiency dthe air conditioner.
Fence
i
All side louvers of the cabinet must remain expos_ to the outside of the
4. Install the unit a li_le slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about V2").
This will force _ndensed water to flow to,the outside.
5. install the unit with the _ttom a_ut 30"-"60" a_ve the fl_r level.
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Installation
1, Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet
at both sides and at the ba,ck,
Use a long screwdriver and installing the
screws will b,e easier.
2. S_ide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the
base pan handlUe and pulling forward whi_e
bracing the cabinet,
3. Cut the window sash sea_ to the proper
length,
Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-Pe
to the underside of the window sash.
.
5_
Remove the backing from the top, Upper Guide
Fo,am-PE and attach it to the bottom of the
Upper Guide
Attach the Upper Guide onto the top of the
cabinet with 3 Type A screws.
6. Inse_ the Frame Guides into the bottom of
the cabinet,
,Inse_ the Frame Cu_ain into the Upper Guide
and Frame Guides,
8. Fasten the curtains to the unk with 4 Type
FOamope
(Type A) upperGuide
_rcw
Screw
,(Ty_ A)
Frame ,Gui_s, (Type A),
Foam-Pe
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Installation
Caution: During the following step, ihold unit firmly until window sash
is lowered to top channel _hind side panel frames. Personal injury or'
property damage, may result if un_ falls from window.
,
2_
Open the window. Mia_ a line on
center of Me window stoo,[(or desired
air conditioner _ocatJon)_
Carefully p_acethe cabine! on the
window stool and align the center
mark on '[he boltom front with the
center line markd in the window
stool.
Pull the _3ttom window sash down
behind the up_r guide unti_it meets.
_i :Do not pull #_ewindow sash
down _ tightJy that the movement of
Frame Cu_ain is,restricted,
& Lo_lly as_mble the silli support
using the parts in Figure 3,,
4. S,elect the _ition thai:wiHIp_ac_the
sil_support near the outer most _int
on sill (See Figure 4),
_i "B,e_reful when you install
#}e cabinet ,(Frame Guides will be
broken easily}.
5_ Attach the sill support to,the cabinet
track ho,llein relation to Me sel_ted
position using 2 Ty_ A screws in,
each sup_r[(See Figure 4).
6_ The _binet shoulid be instalil_ with a
ve_ s|igh't ti!t(about Vz") downward
toward the, outside (See Figure 5),,,
Adjust the _lt ,and the nut of sil!
sup_rt for balandngi the cabinet.
7. Attach the @binet to the window stool
by driving the screws (Type B:Length
sixteen millimeters and below.) through
the front angle into window stool
8. P'uHeach Frame cut.in fullly to,each
window sash track, and repeat step 2
Upper Guk_e _Wi_ow S_ool
Fro_ Angle Figure 1
Up_,r Guide
Figure 2
INDOOR
Bo_t
Fimame Guide
Nut Figure 3
S_'ew(Type A)
iNDOOR 9UTDOOR Figure 4
Sc_,ew(Type B)
Sil! Supper
Si_iSupport
le
Figure 5
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Installation
9., Attach each Frame Curtain the window sash
using screws (Type C),.(S_ Figure 6)
:DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE
8oTroM PAN. me unit is ,designed to operate
with approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan.
c
Figure 6
10. Slide the. unit into the cabinet.(See Figure 7)
: For security purpose, reinst_l
screws(Ty_ A),at cabinet's sides. [
Screw(TypeA}
Power Cord
11, Cut the Foam-Stdp to the p,#o_r length
and inse_ _tw_n the up_r window _h
and the I!,owerwindow _sh_
(See Figure 8)
Foam Stdp
Figu_ 8
12, Attach the Window Locking Bracket with
a Type C screw,., (See Figure 9,)
13. Attach the front gdlle toi the cabinet by
inseAing the tabs o,nthe grille into,the tabs
on the front of the cabinet. Push the gri_ie
in until it snaps into place. (See Figure 10)
14. Lift the inlet gdHe _d s_ure it with a Type
A screw through the front grille.
(See Figure 11 )
15. Window installation of room air _nditloner
is now completed° See ELECTRICAL DATA
for a#aching _w_" cord to .electrica/ outleL
Figure 9
Figure I0
Figure 11
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OperatingInstructions
CAUTION: if you turn off the air conditioner or switch from _o.iing to
the fan, wait at:least 3 minutes. _fore se_ing to cooling again.
,O_rafJon
_,_
T_rm_
5
Off - Turns air conditioner oft
Med Fan - Med sp_d fan operation withoull coo,ling.
Low Fan oLow s,pe_ f_n operation without c_][ng,,
Higih € oo] - C_ling with h_h s_i fan operation,
Med Cool - C_ling with fred speed fan operation
Low Co,o_ oC_Jlin,gwith low spe_ 'tan operation_
This automatically m,ntrds lhe temperature of'the ind(_r air.
Turn the kn_ so that arrow points to the later marks,for greater coding,
Point the a_ow to,the smaller marks, for m_e m_era_ coo,ling_
(i.e. the hight the numb_;_,t_ grater the coding)
FOR NORMAL COOLING
1 Turn the operation switch to the High Cool or the Low Cool se_ing,
2. Set the thermostat _ntrol to the ,desired temperature mark (the mid-_int is a
good starting positio.n). If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a
reasonable time, adjust the control to a _o, ler or warmer s,e_ing, as.
FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
i, Turn the operation switch to the High Cool setting,
2o Set the thermostat _ntrol to the largest temperature mark.
FOR QUIETER OPERATION
1. Turn the operation switch to the Low Cool setting.
2, ,Set the thermostat _ntrol as needed.
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Operatinginstructions
The controls _k like this:
® •
_ 10jturnthe aircond_#ner ON, _sh the buBon_[o turnthe air condLtionerOFF,pushthe buttonagain.
• This bu_ontakespriority o,_r anyotherbuffo,ns_
• When theuni_isfi_s_poweredup,it defaultsto settings ofHigh Cee| at72_
TEMPERATURE SETTING
•Thils_on canaul_aticaUy _'_nt[olthe tem_ature ofthe room.Thetem_rature can be_t within a range
of@°F '1[o,86°F _ 1°£(16°C to 30°Cby 1°C)
Sel_t the_wer numbe_fo_I_er tem_ture ofther_m.
E_ry_ime _u push this I_Jt[,on,it wfflt_,gle be_,_n COOL, FAN, and DRY
ENERGY SAVER
•_e fan stops,when _e compress_ stops c_lJng,
• Approximatellye_ry 3 minutesthe'_n will1turn on andch_ the roomai_todetermine i'l_c_ling is needed,
- Stopping Operation
• Each press,of the button cycl_ through t:_ opU.onsin this o_der:
IHour _,2140u_-*3Hours--4Hou_ -_5Hours_6Hours
7!_ou_s.,8Hou_s_ 9Houi's., lOHou_s.._11Hours_ 12Houis_ CANCLE
• The set temperature wiil!be rai_d by 2_ after 30 minutes and again after anoth_ 30 minut_
-Starting Operation
• Each press of i_hebutton cycles through tt_ options in _is order:
1Hour--_4ours _,3Hours _4Hou_ --5Hours -_6.Hours-_
7Hour- 8H®rs-,. 9Hours-- 10N_irs _ 11Hours-_12H_s --CANCEL
FAN SPEED
Pressing the Fans_d button t_g_s _e_ Low,Mid and Nigh s_s.
REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER
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OperadngInstructions
CAUTI,ON: The Remote Controller will not function properly ff strong
light strikes the sensor window of the air _nditioner or ff there are
obstacles beH_een the Remote Controller and the air conditioner.
• _o turn he Set O,N,push the button. To turn the Set OFF, push the button again.
• This b_on takes priority over any other buttons.
• When you first turn iton, the se_is on the High cool mode and 'the,'temp. at 72'_F
Temperature Se_ing
• This button contro_the room temperature setting in a range
_een 60_F to 86_Fin 1_Fincrements.
Fan S_
• Pressing the F_q Spe_ bu_0n t0ggU_ bei_een Low,Mid and Hi
speeds,
On/_ Timer
- Stopping O_ration
• Each press of the button cycles through the options in his
o_der:
IHour_ 2Hours_ 3Hours-,,4Hours-_5Hours-_6Hours._
7Hours_ 8Hours-,.9Hours_10Hours--11Hours--12Hour_ CANCLE,
°The set temperature will be _ai_d by 2'_Fa_er _ minu_es_d
agan after another _ minute.
- Starling Operation
• Each pros of the button cyc_ through the options in this
order:
1Hour-_2Hours-_3Hours_*4Hours- 5Hours- 6Hours.._
7Hours_SHours _9Hours_ 10Hours_11Hours-_12Hours_ CANCLE,
Energy Saver ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The fan stops when the compre_or stops cooling_
* Approximately eve_ 3minutes the fan wil! tuimon and
check thieroom air to dete_iine if coo_ingis needed.
•Ev,e_time you push this bL_on_ it will t_gie between COOL FAN, and DRY,
How to Inert
1..Remove the cover from the.ba_ of the.remote
_ntroHer
2. I!nsert_o batterie&
•Be sure of the polarity when installing the
batteri,es.
oBe sure that both batteries are new.
3 Re-attach the cover.
• Do notuse rechargeable
batteries. Such bakeries
differ from standiarddry ceils
in sha_, dimensions, and
performance.
° Remove the batteries from
the remote controller if the air
conditioner is not going to,be
used for an extend_ length
of time,,
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Operating Instruc#ons
Air Direction
The direction of air can be controlled wher_er you
want to _o! by adjusting the horizontal louver and
the vertica! Ilouver
•HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by
rotating the vertical louver right or left
• _,_RTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
The vertical air direction is adjusted by
rotating the horizontal louver forward or
Drain Pi_
In humid weather, excess water may
cause the Base Pan to overfly. To
drain the water, remove the Drain Cap
and secure the Drain Pipe to the rear
hole of the Base Pan.
Press the drain pipe into the hole by
pushing down and away from the fins
to avoid injury.
This air conditioner is _uipped with a
slinger fan. (See drawing, Ibelow.)
The fan has an outer ring that runs in
the water that collects in the base pan
if it gets deep. That condensate is then
picked up by the fan and expelled
through the condenser, making the air
conditioner more efficient. Ring
CAUTION: 8e careful when inserting itlhe drain pipe. Push may _om
the sharp fin area to avoid slipping injuring you_lf.
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