Convair ClimateMaster CM15RW User manual

Instruction Manual
ClimateMaster CM15RW,
CM15RCS
ClimateMaster
Portable Refrigerated Air Conditioner

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with
household waste. This product should be taken to your local
recycling centre for safe treatment.
Please read these instructions prior to using the
appliance and save them for future reference.

CONTENTS
Introduction......................................1
Safety ..............................................2
Component location.........................3
Installing the exhaust hose ..............4
Control panel ...................................5
Remote control ................................6
Operation......................................7-8
Maintenance ....................................9
Troubleshooting .............................10
Specifications.................................11
THANK YOU for choosing a Convair
Air Conditioner. This appliance has
been carefully engineered to bring
you trouble-free personal air
conditioning. Please read this
manual carefully so that you take
full advantage of the many benefits
your Convair provides.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction in
using the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Do not place anything
through the ventilating slots.
Your Convair cooler is a portable air
conditioning unit that supplies
refrigerated air to a personal area
within a room. It is not intended to
function as a house or room air
conditioner.
Be sure the appliance has been
securely and correctly installed
according to th e i n s t a l l a t i o n
instructions contained within this
manual.
Personal Cooling
Energy Saving Tips
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Do not locate the air conditioner
where furniture or other objects can
obstruct the air flow.
Keep curtains and blinds closed
during the hottest part of the day.
Keep the filters clean.
Set the air conditioner to maximum
cooling and high fan speed initially,
then adjust to a comfortable setting.
Do not wait until the room is
excessively hot before using the air
conditioner.
INTRODUCTION
1

General Safety
Transport the air conditioner in an
upright position only, or leave it in an
upright position for at least 2 hours
before use (Fig 1).
Use only in the upright position on a flat
level surface and at least 50cm from any
objects.
Do not place objects on the air conditioner
or restrict air inlets / outlets (Fig 2).
Closely supervise any children and pets
when the air conditioner is in use.
For indoor use only.
Ensure the appliance has been installed in
accordance with national wiring
regulations.
Electrical Safety
Do not store or operate the appliance near
any flammable substances.
During operation, water will collect in the
bottom tank of the air conditioner. Be
careful when moving the unit to prevent
water from spilling.
Electrical Safety (cont)
Caution! before connecting the
electrical power cord to a power outlet,
check that the air conditioner voltage is
the same as your power supply (refer to
the rating label located on the back of the
unit). Ensure the power supply is correctly
earthed and rated.
Plug the air conditioner directly into a
properly installed power outlet. Never use
an extension cord, double adaptor or multi
power outlet board to run this air
conditioner.
Do not pull the unit along by the power cord
or place the power cord near a source of
heat. Always unroll the power cord
completely before use.
If the power cord is damaged, in order to
avoid a hazard it must be replaced by an
electrician or similarly qualified person or
service agent.
Switch off and unplug when not in use.
Do not use in humid environments such as
bathrooms or other steamy or wet areas.
Do not touch or operate the air conditioner
with wet or damp hands or when standing
barefoot.
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SAFETY
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Remote
Control
Air Outlet
Handle
Remote Sensor Display Panel
Control Panel
Air Filter
Drain
Air Intake
(active carbon
filter to be fitted
here)
Air Intake
(side panel)
Air Intake
(side panel)
Power
Cord
Exhaust Air
Outlet
Exhaust Hose
Active Carbon
Filter Window Attachment
Exhaust Fitting
(window end)
Rating
Label
Cord Storage
Door
COMPONENT LOCATION
3

Assembling the exhaust hose (Fig 5,6)
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Fit the exhaust hose to the rear
panel outlet by rotating the hose in a
clockwise direction. Fit the window
adaptor onto the hose by rotating the
adaptor in a clockwise direction.
Screw the round window
adaptor into position on the window
attachment with the screws (4) provided.
Open the window and fit the
adjustable window attachment. Extend
the attachment as required and lock into
place with the screw (1) provided.
Ensure the outlet is not obscured. The
window attachment can be installed
horizontally or vertically, depending on
the window type.
Note!
Note!
The minimum distance required
from the operating air conditioner to
any obstructing objects or walls is
50cm (Fig 6).
Keep the exhaust hose as short and
straight as possible and minimise
kinks. This will maximise the cooling
performance.
Don’t use extension pieces for the
exhaust pipe as this will reduce the
cooling performance and possibly
r e s u l t i n d a m a g e t o t h e a i r
conditioner.
Hot air and possibly mist will be
emitted from the exhaust hose.
It is critical to the cooler’s
performance that the hot exhaust air
is completely removed from the space
being cooled.
50cm
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INSTALLING THE EXHAUST
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5

Ion / TiO
button
2Timer Set
button
Power ON / OFF
button
Mode Select
button
Temperature adjust
buttons
Fan Speed
control button
Press to cycle the fan
speed between low,
medium and high
Press to activate
ion generator and
TiO lamp
2
Press to enter the
timer setting mode
and time
Sleep
button
Press to enter the
sleep mode
Press to turn the
air conditioner on
and off
Press to cycle from
Heat (CM15RCS only),
Cooling and Fan only
modes.
Press to increase,
to decrease the
set temperature
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To avoid damage to the control panel, do not operate with sharp objects.
NOTE!
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CONTROL PANEL
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DISPLAY PANEL
Ion Tio2
Heating Mode
Indicator
(only for
CM15RCS)
Cooling Mode
Indicator
Fan Mode
Indicator
Sleep Mode
Indicator
Timer
Indicator
Ion / TiO
Indicator
2
Fan Speed
Indicator
Low
Medium
High
Water Tank
Full Indicator
Set Temperature
Display
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If there are two of the same air
conditioners installed, they cannot be
controlled separately. When you operate
either remote, it will turn on both air
conditioners if they are both within signal
range (6 metres).
Don’t let the remote control drop onto hard
surfaces or be subjected to sudden
shocks in any way. The warranty does not
cover misuse or accidental damage.
Don’t place the remote control in direct
sunlight, or near extremes of temperature.
This will affect the control’s temperature
reading.
Don’t allow the remote control to get wet.
Don’t place near strong electromagnetic
waves.
Don’t mix old and new batteries ! If the
remote control will not be used for a long
time, remove the batteries to avoid
corrosion.
Care of your remote control
Preparation before operation
During Operation
Remove the battery cover and insert new
batteries
.
Remove the batteries and replace with new
ones. If this does not solve the problem
contact your nearest service centre for
advice.
(AAA), making sure the + and -
are matching the compartment markings
(Fig 10)
If the remote control will not operate the air
conditioner, the batteries may need to be
replaced.
The air conditioner must be plugged
in and switched on for the remote control to
operate the air conditioner. To use, point at
the signal receiving window on the front
panel and press the remote button. The air
conditioner will “beep” when a signal has
been received. If there is no beep, press
the remote button again, ensuring it is
within range (6 metres) of the air
conditioner.
Note!
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NOTE:
WASTE BATTERIES SHOULD
BE DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY
Signal
transmission point
Temperature
adjust buttons
Ion / TiO button
2
Sleep mode button
Fan Speed
Adjust Buttons
Mode buttons
(Heat-Cool-Fan)
°C / °F toggle
button
Power ON / OFF
button
Battery
compartment
Battery cover
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REMOTE CONTROL
6

Starting the air conditioner
Step 1: Ensure the cooler is plugged in
and switched on.
Step 2:
Step 3:
Heat mode
Cooling mode
Fan mode
Step 4:
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Step 5:
Press the ON/OFF button on the
remote control or ON/OFF button on the
control panel to start the air conditioner.
Press the MODE button o n
the control panel or remote control to
select the desired operating mode (Fig. 7
&11):
- reverse cycle
heating (CM15RCS only)
- refrigerated
cooling
- Fan only operation
(no cooling)
Press / on the control panel
or on the remote control to select the
desired operating ‘set’temperature.
In Cooling mode, cooling will occur if the
set temperature is less than the room
temperature.
In Heating mode, heating will occur if the
set temperature is greater than the room
temperature.
Do not set the cooling temperature too
low. This will consume more power. 24°C
is the recommended set temperature, with
high fan speed.
Changing the set temperature will
have no effect in FAN mode.
Press the FAN SPEED button
on the control panel or remote control to
adjust the fan speed. Each press will cycle
the fan speed through low, medium & high.
In Cooling & Heating modes, the fan
will continue to run even when the
compressor has cycled off.
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The set temperature range is 16°C-31°C
Tip
Note!
Note!
Important! During heating mode the unit
may enter a defrost cycle. When this
occurs, the compressor will stop and the
fan will continue to run. This is a normal
function for all reverse cycle air
conditioners. The compressor will re-start
and normal heating operation will
recommence when the defrost cycle is
complete.
During cooling and heating mode, water
will collect in the air conditioner’s tank. In
cooling mode this water is recirculated and
some will be exhausted out with the hot air,
but will slowly fill up the tank. This occurs
more quickly in humid conditions. There is
no recirculation in heating mode. If the
tank should fill, the ‘water full’ symbol
will flash on the control display, the unit will
‘beep’ 15 times and then shut down. The
cooler cannot be restarted until the water
tank is drained. Refer to the Maintenance
section for draining the tank should this
occur.
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OPERATION
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Air Conditioner Features
Step 6:
Step 7:
Timer Function
Step 8: Setting the timer
Your air conditioner has a SLEEP
mode, activated by pressing the button on
the control panel or remote control.
SLEEP mode will change the fan speed to
low and increase (for cooling mode) or
decrease (for heating mode) the set
temperature by 1°C each hour for 2 hours.
No further change will occur after the 2nd
hour.
To improve air cleanliness, your
cooler is equipped with an active carbon
filter, negative ion generator and TiO lamp.
Fit the active carbon filter into the upper
rear filter frame as shown (Fig 12).
A- remove side filter from unit
B - remove upper rear filter
C - unclip the frame from the rear filter
D - insert the active carbon filter and clip
the frame back into place.
Reassemble all filters back into the unit,
then press the Ion/TiO button on the
control panel or remote control to activate
this feature.
The air conditioner is fitted with a timer
function. This can be set up to 24 hours
in advance. To use this function, the
cooler must be plugged in and ready to
operate.
With the air conditioner ON, press the
TIMER button on the remote control or
control panel. The control panel display
will flash and show the time setting. Press
the TIMER button to increase the time in 1
hour increments from 1 - 24 hrs. After 5
seconds the display will revert to the SET
temperature.
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When the air conditioner is OFF (but still
plugged in), repeat the above to set the
ON time. The air conditioner will start up
with the last settings used.
When the air conditioner is
working, only the TIMER OFF can be set.
When the air conditioner is off, only the
TIMER ON can be set.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the
TIMER button on the control panel for 3
seconds or set the time to using the
remote control. The TIMER indicator will
stop glowing.
Note!
How to cancel the timer
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