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.
6 Rc_m Air Conditioner

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.
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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
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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
8 Rc_m Air Conditioner

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