Danby DAC 8009EE Assembly instructions

Owner’s Use and Care Guide
Guide de soin d’utiliser-et
Model • Modèle
DAC 8009EE
AIR CONDITIONER
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CLIMATISEUR
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Danby Products Ltd, PO Box 1778, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc, PO Box 669, Findlay, Ohio USA 45839-0669
Version 2.12.08 JF
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use
of this product.
MISE EN GARDE : Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de sécurité et les directives
d'utilisation avant l'utilisation initiale de ce produit.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: If the air conditioner changes ownership,
be sure this manual accompanies the unit.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR CONSULTATION ULTÉRIEURE: En cas de revente du
climatiseur, ce manuel doit être inclus avec l’appareil.

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PART IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Key Pad Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for choosing a Danby Room Air Conditioner to cool your home. This
Owner’s Use and Care Guide will provide you with valuable information necessary for
the proper care and maintenance of your new appliance. If properly maintained, your
Danby appliance will give you many years of trouble free operation. Please take a few
moments to read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all of the
operational aspects of this appliance.
NOTE: This unit is NOT designed for “Through-the-wall” installation.
For easy reference, may we suggest you attach a copy of your sales slip/receipt to this
page, along with the following information, located on the manufacturers nameplate on
the rear panel of the unit.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
This information will be necessary if your unit requires servicing and/or for
general inquiries. To contact a Customer Service Representative, call Danby TOLL
FREE: 1-800-26- (1-800-263-2629)
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Model Number DAC8009EE
Voltage/Frequency 115V-60Hz
Noise Level 53 dB
Fan/Cooling Speeds 3/3
Cooling Capacity 8000 BTU
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) 10.8
Input Wattage 740
Unit Dimensions (W) x (D) x (H)(inches) 19 2/16”x 12 2/5” x 15 5/9”
Window Kit Dimensions Max Width 39 6/16” (1000mm)
Min. Width 22” (560mm)
Min. Height 13 3/16” (335mm)
Unit Weight 20 kg (44.1 lbs)
NOTE: Continuing research results in steady improvement. Therefore, this information
and these specifications are subject to change without notice.
WELCOME
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION: Do not leave a room air conditioner unattended in a room where people or
animals who cannot react to a failed unit are located. A failed unit can cause extreme
overheating and fire in an enclosed, unattended space.

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
1) All wiring must comply with local and
national electrical codes and must be installed
by a qualified electrician. If you have any
questions regarding the following instructions,
contact a qualified electrician.
2) Check available power supply and resolve
any wiring problems BEFORE installing and
operating this unit.
3) This 115V air conditioner uses 10 or less
nameplate amps and may be used in any
properly wired, general purpose household
receptacle. See Table 1 for specifications for
individual branch circuit.
4) For your safety and protection, this unit is
grounded through the power cord plug when
plugged into a matching wall outlet. If you are
not sure whether your wall outlet is properly
grounded, please consult a qualified electrician.
5) The wall outlet must match the 3-prong plug
on the service cord supplied with the unit. DO
NOT use plug adapters. See Table 2 for
receptacle and fuse information. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord to connect
your air conditioner, use an approved “air
conditioner” extension cord only (available
at most local hardware stores).
6) The rating plate on the unit contains
electrical and other technical data. The rating
plate is located on the right side of the unit,
above the power cord.
TABLE 1
Suggested Individual Branch Circuit
Nameplate Amps *AWG Wire Size
4.9 to 10 14
AWG- American Wire Gauge
*Based on copper wire at 60°C temperature rating.
TABLE 2
Receptacle and Fuse Types
Rated Volts 125
Amps 15
Wall Outlet
Fuse Size 15
Time Delay Fuse Plug Type
(or Circuit Breaker)
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PART IDENTIFICATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Fresh Air Ventilation Switch
(open for Fan only operation Cabinet
Exterior air
inlet
Filter
Interior air
outlet
Interior air
inlet
Control
Panel

Your Danby appliance is designed to be highly efficient in energy
savings. Follow these recommendations for greater efficiency.
1) Select a thermostat setting that suits your
comfort needs and leave at that chosen
setting.
2) The filter is very efficient in removing
airborne particles. Keep the air filter clean.
Normally, filters should be cleaned every 2
weeks. More frequent cleaning may be
necessary depending on indoor air quality.
3) Use drapes, curtains or shades to keep
direct sunlight from penetrating and heating
room, but do not allow drapes or curtains to
obstruct the air flow around the unit.
4) Start your air conditioner before the
outdoor air becomes hot and uncomfortable, to
avoid an initial period of discomfort while the
unit is cooling off the room.
5) When outdoor temperatures are cool
enough, use HIGH or LOW FAN only. This
circulates indoor air, providing some cooling
comfort, and utilizes less electricity than when
operating on a cooling setting.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ENERGY-
SAVING TIPS
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION:
Screw Drivers: Both Phillips and flat head
Power Drill: 1/8 inch (3.2mm) diameter drill bit
Pencil Scissors
Measuring Tape Carpenters Level
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the possibility of personal injury, disconnect power to
the unit before installing or servicing.
3/4” (19.1mm)
screws (9)
*Factory installed
on some models
Safety Lock (1)
Adhesive
Foam Seal(1)
Sash bracket (2)
“L” Shaped
mounting
bracket (1)
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Your Room Air Conditioner is designed for easy
installtion in a single or double-hung window. This unit
is NOT designed for vertical (slider type) windows
and/or through-the-wall applications.
NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials
for future storage or transport of the unit. From carton,
remove the plastic bag containing the installation
hardware kit necessary for the installation of your air
conditioner. Please check the contents of hardware kit
against the corresponding model check list, prior to
installation of the unit. See Fig. 1.
CAUTION: Because the compressor is located on
the controls side of the unit (left side), this side will be
heavier and more awkward to manipulate. Inadequate
support on control side of the unit can result in personal
injury and damage to your unit and property. Therefore, it
is recommended that you have someone assist you during
the installation of this unit.
Side Curtain RH (1)
Side Curtain LH (1)
3/8” (9.5mm) screws
(4) (*Factory
installed on some
models)
NOTE: Your unit is designed to evaporate condensation under normal conditions.
However, under extreme humidity conditions, excess condensation may cause basepan
to overflow to the outside. The unit should be installed where condensation run-off
cannot drip on pedestrains or neighboring properties
INSTALLATION
Fig. 1

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INSTALLATION
LOCATION
A) This room air conditioner is designed to fit
easily into a single or double hung window.
However, since window designs vary, it may be
necessary to make some modifications for safe,
proper installation.
B) Make sure window and frame are structurally
sound and free from dry and rotted wood.
C) For maximum efficiency, install the air
conditioner on a side of the house or building
which favours more shade than sunlight. If the unit
is in direct sunlight, it is advisable to provide an
awning over the unit.
D) Provide sufficient clearance around the cabinet
to allow for ample air circulation through the unit
(See Fig. 2). The rear of the unit should be
outdoors and not in a garage nor inside a building.
Keep unit as far away as possible from
obstacles/obstructions and at least 30” above
the floor or ground. Curtains and other objects
within a room should be prevented from
blocking the air flow.
E) Be certain the proper electrical outlet is
within reach of the installation. Use only a
single outlet circuit rated at 15 amps. All wiring
should be in accordance with local and
national electrical codes.
F) DO NOT install unit where leakage of
combustible gas is suspected. Your air
conditioner may fail to operate in air containing
oils (including machine oils), sulfide gas, near
hot springs, etc.
Awning
Fence,
wall, or
other
obstacle
Ground
Side
Obstruction
20”
Min
30”
Min
20”
Min
12” Min
Fig. 2
1) Assembly of the Upper Channel to
Cabinet.
• “L” Shaped Top Channel: Install the “L” shaped
channel to the top of the cabinet as shown in
Fig. 3, using four (4) 3/8” screws.
2) Assembly of the Side Curtains to Cabinet.
• Extend the shutter from the shutter frame and
slide it into the shutter tabs on the side channel
of the air conditioner, as shown in Fig. 4.
• Slide the shutters into the top (“L” Shaped) and
bottom (“U” Shaped) channels. The shutters are
identified (on frame) as left and right.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3/8” screws
“L” shaped
mounting bracket
“U” shaped Channel
(Factory Installed)
Fig. 3
Slide down into tabs
Shutter tabs
Shutter
Shutter frame Fig. 4

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INSTALLATION (cont’d)
3) Completing the Installation
• Cut the foam (non adhesive) sealing strip to fit the
area of the window sill that the air conditioner will
rest on.
• Carefully place the air conditioner into the window
with the “L” shaped mounting bracket (on top)
positioned in front of the upper window sash. The
bottom of the cabinet should be positioned on the
“recessed” portion of the window frame. Pull the
window down until it rests just behind the front
flange of the (top) “L” shaped mounting bracket
(See Fig. 5).
• Expand the shutter frames (fully) on each side and
secure the top of the frames to the window sash
using one 3/4” screw on each side and one in the
“L” shaped mounting bracket (Fig. 5).
• Secure the shutter clamp on each side of the
(lower) shutter and secure to window sill using one
3/4” screw on each side (Fig. 5).
• Place the second foam sealing strip to fit the
opening between the inside and outside windows,
then attach the safety lock to the outside window
frame using one 3/4” screw (See Fig. 6).
Window sash
“L” Shaped
Mounting
Bracket
Shutter clamps
3/4” screws
Fig. 5
Safety Lock
3/4” screw
Foam Seal
Fig. 6
PLEASE NOTE: Window applications come in a
variety of different styles. Therefore, it may be
necessary to modify or improvise your particular
installation.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
KEY PAD FEATURES
LED DISPLAY: Displays the following
information independently;Set Temperature,
Ambient RoomTemperature and Auto Timer
On/Off settings.
POWER: Turns unit On/Off.
MODE: Allows you to scroll through and
select the desired operating mode; Cool , Dry ,
Fan Only and *Auto .The selected mode will be
denoted by the adjacent indicator light.*‘Auto’is a
pre-set factory program that automatically
defines the mode (Cool or Dry) and fan speed
based on the set temperature.
FAN SPEED: Select from four different fan
settings;Low , Medium , High and Auto during
Cool and Fan Only mode. Please note: During
‘Dry’ mode the fan speed is automatically
defined .
ENERGY SAVER: Automatically cycles the
fan on and off while the compressor is not in
use.
TEMP / TIMER CONTROL: Used to
increase or decrease the Temperature setting in
1°C / °F increments, and Auto-Timer On/Off
settings in 30min./1hr. increments.
Note:This appliance allows you select the
temperature scale to be displayed in either
“Celsius” or Fahrenheit” according to your
preference.To change the temperature scale
displayed on the electronic display, press both
the “Temp/Timer”adjust arrows simultaneously to
alternate between “Celsius”&“Fahrenheit”.
CHECK FILTER: The adjacent indicator light
will illuminate as a reminder to clean the air
conditioner filter (see page 9) Once the filter
has been cleaned and replaced, depress the
Check Filter button in order to resume operation.
SLEEP MODE: When activated, the current
set temperature is gradually increased over a
one (1) hour period then maintained for seven
(7) hours. Once the program is complete, the air
conditioner will resume to its previous set
temperature (before sleep mode was
activated). This feature is mean to be used
during the night time hours to prevent the room
from getting too cold (while you sleep) and
results in less compressor running time and
reduced energy consumption. Sleep mode may
be cancelled by depressing the Sleep Mode
button while the program is running.
Temp/Timer
Control
Check
Filter
Mode
Selector
Energy
Saver
LED
DISPLAY
Auto
Timer
Sleep
Mode
Fan
Speed
Power
Button
AUTO-TIMER: Used to initiate the Auto
On/ Auto Off timer.
While the Air Conditioner is off (Auto-
On):
1) Press the Auto-Timer button once and the
adjacent Auto-On indicator light will
illuminate.
2) Use the Temp/Timer control cursors to
select adelayed Ontime of up to 24 hours.
3) Select the appropriate mode under which
you want the unit to operate (Auto-Cool-Dry-
Fan Only)
4) Select the fan speed setting.
5) The time you selected will appear in the
LED display.
While the Air Conditioner is on (Auto-
Off):
1) Press the Auto-Timer button twice and
the adjacent Auto-Off indicator light will
illuminate.
2) Use the Temp/Timer control cursors to
select a delayed Off time of up to 24 hours.
3) The time you selected will appear in the
LED displayThe Auto On and Auto Off timer
can operate during the same program by
defining the Auto-Off parameters
immediately after the Auto On parameters.
The Auto-Timer may be cancelled at any
time by turning the unit On/Off.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL
FEATURES
Electronic Display: Displays the following
information;
A: Remote Control power On/Off and Mode
Icons
B: Clock and Auto-Timer settings
C: Current set temperature
D: Fan speed setting Control Buttons
1) Power switch.
2) Mode
3) Fan Speed
4) Energy Saver
5) Auto-Timer
6) Used to increase or decrease temperature
settings in 1° increments on the Celsius or
Fahrenheit scale.
7) Cancels current Timer ON/OFF settings.
8) Lock prevents the remote control settings
from inadvertently being changed.
9) Clock: Depress the button for 3 seconds in
order to set the clock. Press the increase or
decrease arrow to adjust the clock in 1 minute
intervals, holding down the increase or
decrease arrow will adjust the time in 10 minute
intervals.
10) Used to activate the SLEEP program.
11) Toggle the LED backlight on/off.
12) Restore remote control default settings.
To operate the hand held remote control will require two “AAA” Alkaline batteries (included ).
Batteries should be replaced when:
a) No signal (beep) is heard when attempting to program the main unit.
b) The main unit does not respond to a command issued by the remote control.
Battery replacement:
1) Slide the rear cover on the remote in the direction of the arrow. Continue pulling (gently) until
the cover separates completely from the unit.
2) Insert (2) batteries (AAA) following the same orientation (polarity) depicted inside the battery
chamber (+/-).
3) Re-install rear cover.
4) If the remote control will not be used for extended periods of time (vacations etc.), batteries
should be removed.
The remote operates within a range of 8 meters (26 ft.) from the receiver located inside
the main unit. Any obstruction between the receiver and remote may cause
signal interference, limiting the ability to program the main unit.
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When cleaning the air conditioner, be sure to turn the SELECTOR knob to the “OFF” position
and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
1) DO NOT use gasoline, benzene, thinner, or any other chemicals to clean this unit, as these
substances may cause damage to the finish and deformation of plastic parts.
2) Never attempt to clean the unit by pouring water directly over any of the surface areas, as this
will cause deterioration of electrical components and wiring insulation.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER
If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, air flow is obstructed and reduces efficiency. The air
filter should be cleaned every 2 weeks.
AIR FILTER REMOVAL:
The air filter is located behind the air intake front grill. To remove the air filter, grasp the sides of
the front grill and pull forward to open and access the filter.
To reinstall the air filter, reverse the above procedures. The air filter may be vacuumed or
washed by hand in warm water. Dry thoroughly before re-installing.
CLEANING AIR FILTER:
1) Use a vacuum cleaner with soft brush attachment
2) Wash the filter in lukewarm water below 40°C (104°F): To get best results, wash with soapy
water or a neutral cleaning agent.
3) Rinse the filter with clean water and dry thoroughly before re-installing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT forget to install the air filter. If the air conditioner is left to operate
without the air filter, dust is not removed from the room air and may result in machine failure.
When the air inlet grill and cabinet are dirty, wipe with lukewarm water (below 40°C). Use of a
mild detergent is recommended.
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SEASON CARE
1) Operate the fan alone for half a day to dry out the inside of the unit.
2) Turn off power and remove plug from wall socket.
3) Clean filter.
4) Store (covered) air conditioner in a dry location.
CAUTION: When installing and/or removing the air conditioner from the window,
ensure that caution is taken to prevent it from falling backward. It is recommended that
installation or removal of the air conditioner is done with assistance to prevent injury to
persons or damage to the unit or property.