Cooper & Hunter CH-PDH12AC1 User manual

Model: CH-PDH12AC1
CH-PDH14AC1
Designed by Cooper&Hunter International Corporation, Oregon, USA
www.cooperandhunter.com
For proper operation,please read and keep this manual carefully.
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner
properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time
and money over the life of your air conditioner. You'll find many answers to common
problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting
Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
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CAUTION
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
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 concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
The appliance with electric heater shall have at l east 39.4in(1 m ) space t o t h e
combustible materials.
Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
Contact the authorised installer for installation of this unit.
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CONTENTS
SOCIABLE REMARK
Sociable remark..................................................................................................................................2
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety rules .......................................................................................................................................3
Operating condition ...........................................................................................................................3
Electrical information .........................................................................................................................4
Accessories .......................................................................................................................................4
Names of parts...................................................................................................................................5
Electronic control operating instructions ...........................................................................................6
Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................7
Location ............................................................................................................................................9
Window kit installation ......................................................................................................................9
Exhaust hose installation ................................................................................................................12
Water drainage ................................................................................................................................13
Care and maintenance ....................................................................................................................14
Trouble shooting ..............................................................................................................................15
AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
The rating data indicated on the energy label is based
on the testing condition of installing the un-extended
air exhaust duct without adaptor A & B (The duct and
the adaptor A & B are listed in the accessories chart
of the Instruction Manual). See the right figure.
NOTE
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SOCIABLE REMARK
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of
such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
For disposal, there are several possibilities:
A) The municipality has established collection systems, where electronic waste can be
disposed of at least free of charge to the user.
B) When buying a new product, the retailer will take back the old product at least free
of charge.
C) The manufacture will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of charge
to the user.
D) As old products contain valuable resources, they can be sold to scrap metal dealers.
Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when
hazardous substances leak into the ground-water and find their way into the food chain.
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When using this air conditioner in the European countries, the following informa-
tion must be followed:
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To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage.
Your air conditioner should be used in such a way
that it is protected from moisture. e.g. condensation,
splashed water, etc. Do not place or store your air
conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water
or any other liquid. Unplug immediately.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical
position and stand on a stable, level surface during
use.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to carry out
repairs and be sure to unplug the unit before
repairing. If the supply cord is damaged it must be
repaired by a qualified repairer.
Keep an air path of at least 11.8in(30cm) all around
the unit from walls, furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use,
turn off the unit and unplug from the mains supply
immediately.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Always do this
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room
such as a bathroom or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands or
when barefoot.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel with
anything other than your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed covers. Never use this
appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has
been dropped or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.
Always use the switch on the control panel.
Do not cover or obsturct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come
into contact with the unit. Do not use the unit in the
presence of inflammable substances or vapour such
as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc.
Do not allow children to operate the unit
unsupervised.
Do not use this product for functions other than
those described in this instruction manual.
Never do this
Energy Save
Use the unit in the recommended room size.
Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.
Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
Keep the filters clean.
Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out.
The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below:
Operating condition
Safety rules
Suggested tools for window kit installation
1. Screwdriver (medium size)
2. Tape measure or ruler
3. Knife or scissors
4. Saw(In the event that the window kit needs to be cut down in size because
the window is too narrow for direct installation)
MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE
COOL
DRY
O O
17 C(62 F)~35O O C(95 F)
O O
13 C(55 F)~35
OO
C(95 F)
HEAT(heat pump type)
O O
5 C(41 F)~
O O
30 C(88 F)
HEAT(electrical heat type)
O O
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0C/88 F
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Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found
on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is
important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock
hazards.
Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend
to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified
electrician install the proper receptacle.
Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
WARNING For your safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.
WARNING Electrical Information
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Accessories
Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation instructions for
their usage.
PARTS : PARTS NAME :
Exhaust hose and Apaptor and Adaptor B
(flat mouth or round mouth :depending on models)
I
Wall Exhaust Adaptor A( ? )
Adaptor B(round mouth) ( ? )
Expansion Plug and wooden screw(?)
QUANTITY :
1 set
2 pc
2pc
4/ pc
Window Slider Kit and bolt ( )
Foam seal
3/pc
NOTE: Optional parts( ), some models without.
TEMP
AUTO
COOL
DRY
HEAT
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW
MODE FAN SPEED
SWING TIMER ON
ECONOMY
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE( C)
FOLLOW
ME LED
DISPLAY
ION
TURBO
Remote Controller and Battery
(For remote control models only)
1pc
Drain hose( ) and drain hose adaptor( )
1pc
All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner
may be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.
NOTE:
or
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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
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NAMES OF PARTS
Front
Rear
Operation panel
Horizontal louver blade
(swing automatically)
Caster
Carrying handle
(both sides)
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
Upper air intake
12
Fig.1
13
Fig.2
5Upper air filter
(Behind the grille)
Air outlet
Drain outlet (only for Pump
heating model)
Power cord buckle (Used
only when storing the unit)
Power plug socket (Use
only when storing the unit)
14
15
Drain outlet
1
24
3
5
7
9
8
6
10
12
13
11
Bottom tray drain outlet
Power cord outlet
16
14
15
16
Air inlet
Air filter
Vent control
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AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote controller
and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire.
The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the remote controller .
ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig.3
NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Controller Operations, see the <<Remote
Controller Instruction>> packed with the unit for details.
OPERATION PANEL OF THE AIR CONDITIONER
1
3
4
Control the fan speed. Press to select the fan
speed in four steps-LOW, MID, HIGH and AUTO.
The fan speed indicator light illuminates under
different fan settings.
Selects the appropriate operating mode.
Each time you press the button, a mode
is selected in a sequence that goes from
AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN and HEAT(cooling
only models without). The mode indicator
light illuminates under the different mode
settings.
MODE select button
Power switch on/off.
POWER button
5TIMER button
Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and
AUTO OFF stop time program, in conjuction
with the & buttons. The timer on/off
indicator light illuminates under the timer
on/off settings.
+-
NOTE: On some models SLEEP button is instead of ECO button.
2
Used to adjust (increasing/decreasing)
temperature s ettings in 1 C /2 F( or 1 F) inc rements
in a range of 17 C/62 F to 30 C/88 F (or 86 F)
or the TIMER setting in a range of 0~24hrs.
UP( ) and DOWN( ) button
NOTE: The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees
Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press
and hold the Up and Down buttons at the same
time, for 3 seconds.
+-
1
223
4
5
6
7
(Optional)
8
Used to initiate the SLEEP/ECO operation.
NOTE: After 250 hours of operation, the
filter indicator light illuminates. This feature
is a reminder to clean the Air Filter for more
efficient operation. Press the sleep button
for 3 seconds to cancel the reminder.
SLEEP(ECO)/FILTER button
6
NOTE: Press this button for 3 seconds to initiate
ION feature.The ion generator is energized and will
help to remove pollen and impur ities from the air, and
trap them in the filter. Press it for 3 seconds again to
stop the ION feature.
FAN/ION button
(ION is optional)
7SWING button
(Applicable to the models with auto swing feature only)
Used to initiate the Auto swing feature.
When the operation is ON, press the
SWING button can stop the louver at
the desired angle.
O
Shows the set temperature in C
O
" F" and the Auto-timer settings.
While on DRY and FAN modes, it shows
the room temperature.
" " or
LED Display
8
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Instructions
- Press the "MODE" button until the "COOL"
indicator light comes on.
- Press the ADJUST buttons "+" or " - " to
select your desired room temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of
O O O O O
17 C-30 C/62 F-88 F (or 86 F).
- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the
fan speed.
COOL operation
9FOLLOW ME/TEMP SENSING feature(optional)
To activate the Follow Me/Temp Sensing
feature, point the remote control towards
the unit and press the Follow Me/Temp
Sensing button. The remote display is
actual temperature at its location. The
remote control will send this signal to the
air conditioner every 3 minutes interval
until press the Follow Me/Temp Sensing
button again.If the unit does not receive
the Follow Me/Temp Sensing signal during
any 7 minutes interval, the unit will beep to
indicate the Follow Me/Temp Sensing mode
has ended.
NOTE:This feature can be activated from the
remote control ONLY. The remote control
servesas a remote thermostat allowing for the
precise temperature control at its location.
Error codes and protection code:
E1- Room temperature sensor error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in.
If error repeats, call for service.
E2- Evaporator temperature sensor error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in.
If error repeats, call for service.
E3- Condenser temperature sensor error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error
repeats, call for service (on some models).
E4- Display panel communication error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in.
If error repeats, call for service.
EC- Refrigerant leakage detection malfunction-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in.
If error repeats, call for service.
E7- Zero-crossing malfunction-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error
repeats, call for service.
P1- Bottom tray is full - Connect the
drain hose and drain the collected
water away. If protection repeats, call
for service.
- Press the "MODE" button until the "DRY"
indicator light comes on.
- Under this mode, you cannot select a fan
speed or adjust the temperature. The fan
motor operates at LOW speed.
- Keep windows and doors closed for the
best dehumidifying effect.
- Do not put the duct to window.
- Press the "MODE" button until the
"FAN " indicator light comes on.
- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to
choose the fan speed. The temperature
cannot be adjusted.
- Do not put the duct to window.
FAN operation
TIMER operation
AUTO operation
- When you set the a ir c onditioner i nA UTO
mode, it will automatically select cooling,
heating(cooling only models without), or
fan only operation depending on what
temperature you have selected and the
room temperature.
- The air conditioner will control room
temperature automatically round the
temperature point set by you.
- Under AUTO mode, you can not
select the fan speed.
- When the unit is on, press the
Timer button will initiate the Auto-off
stop program, the TIMER OFF
indicator light illuminates. Press the
UP or down b utton t o s elect th e d esired
time. Press the TIMER button again
within 5 seconds, the Auto-on start
program is initiated. And the TIMER
ON indicator light illuminates. Press
the up or down button to select the
desired Auto-on start time.
- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose
the fan speed. For some models, the fan
speed can not be adjusted under HEAT
mode.
HEAT operation(cooling only models without)
- Press the "MODE" button until the "HEAT"
indicator light comes on.
- Press the ADJUST buttons "+" or " - " to
select your desired room temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of
O O O O O
17 C-30 C/62 F-88 F (or 86 F).
DRY operation
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig.4
Other features
After the unit has stopped, it can not be restarted
operation in the first 3 minutes. This is to protect
the unit. Operation will automatically start after
3 minutes.
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation
If the unit breaks off unexpectedly due to the
power cut,it will restart with the previous
function setting automatically when the
power resumes.
Auto-Restart(on some models)
The louver can be adjusted automatically .
Adjust the air flow direction automatically
(Fig.4):
When the Power is ON, the louver opens fully.
Press the SWING button on the panel or
remote controller to initiate the Auto swing
feature.
The louver willl swing up and down
automatically.
Please do not adjust the louver manually.
Air flow direction adjustment
SLEEP/ECO operation
Press this button, the selected temperature will
increase(cooling) or decrease(heating) by
O O O
1C/2 F(or 1 F) 30 minutes.The temperature will
then increase (cooling) or decrease (heating) by
O O O
another 1 C/2 F(or 1 F) after an additional 30
minutes. This new temperature will be maintained
for 7 hours before it returns to the originally
selected temperature. This ends the Sleep/Eco
mode and the unit will continue to operate as
originally programmed.
NOTE: This feature is unavailabe under FAN or
DRY mode.
Swing automatically
- Turning the unit ON or OFF at any
time or adjusting the timer setting
to 0.0 will cancel the Auto Start/
Stop timer program.
- When the malfunctionoccurs, the
Auto Start/Stop timed program
will also be cancelled.
- The system will automatically revert
back to display the previous temper-
ature setting if there is no operation
in a five seconds period.
- When the unit is off, press the Timer
button to initiate the Auto-on start
program,press it again within five
seconds will initiate the Auto-off stop
program.
- Press or hold the UP or DOWN
button to change the Auto time by
0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours,
then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours. The control will count down
the time remaining until start.
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