Danby DAC10010E Assembly instructions

Owner’s Use and Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et soins de Propriètaire
Model • Modèle
DAC8010E, DAC10010E, DAC12010E
Danby Products Ltd, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc, Findlay, Ohio USA 45840
V1.12.09 JF
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.
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.
AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10
• Welcome
• Part Identification
• Important Safety Information
• Installation
• Operating Instructions
• Care and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Warranty
CLIMATISEUR
Guide d’utilisation et soins de Propriètaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 20
• Bienvenue
• Consignes de Sécurité Importantes
• Installation
• Consignes d’utilisation
• Soins et Entretien
• Dépannage
• Garantie

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)
WELCOME
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.
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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)
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
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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.
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.
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.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)
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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.
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 a
delayed On time 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
display. The 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.
Temp/Timer
Control
Check
Filter
Mode
Selector
Energy
Saver
LED
DISPLAY
Auto
Timer
Sleep
Mode
Fan
Speed
Power
Button
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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.
• For the unit: The control is capable of displaying temperature
in degree Fahrenheit or degree Celsius. To convert from one to
the other, press and hold the left and right Temp/Timer buttons
at the same time for 3 seconds.
• For the Remote Control: The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degree Fahrenheit or degree Celsius. To convert
from one to the other, press and hold the up and down
Temp/Timer buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
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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CLEANING:
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.
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.
END OF 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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Occasionally, a problem may occur that is minor, and a service call may not be necessary. Use this
troubleshooting guide for a possible solution. If the unit continues to operate improperly, call an authorized
service depot or Danby’s Toll Free Number for assistance: 1-800-26- (1-800-263-2629)
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTES:
1) If circuit breaker is tripped repeatedly, or fuse is blown more than once, contact a qualified technician.
2) When unit is installed using proper installation steps, unit is properly tipped toward the outdoors to allow for
condensation run-off.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
1) Air conditioner will not operate. • No power to the unit.
• Check connection of power cord to
power source.
• Check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Set SELECTOR SWITCH to
position other than “OFF”.
• The power cord “RESET” button
must always be pushed in (engaged)
for correct operation.
2) Inefficient or no cooling.
• Dirty air filter.
• Unit size inappropriate for application
• Blocked air flow.
• Power interruption, settings changed
too quickly, or compressor overload
tripped.
• Clean/replace air filter.
• Check with dealer to determine
proper unit capacity for application.
• Remove obstruction from grill or
outdoor louvres.
• Turn the unit off and wait 5
minutes before attempting to restart.
3) Noisy unit • Loose parts.
• Inadequate support. • Tighten loose parts. • Provide additional support to unit.
4) Odors • Formation of mold, mildew, or algae
on wet surfaces. • Clean unit thoroughly. • Place algaecide tablet in base pan.
5) Water dripping outside • Hot and humid weather. • Condensation run-off is normal under
these conditions.
6) Water dripping inside • Unit is not properly angled to allow
water to drain outside. • Unit must be installed on an angle for
proper condensation run-off. Check
the unit and make any adjustments.
7) Ice or frost build-up. • Low outside temperature
• Unit air filter is dirty
• When outdoor temperature is
approximately 18.3°C (65°F) or
below, frost may form when unit is in
cooling mode. Switch unit to FAN
(only) operation until frost melts.
• Remove and clean filter.
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