Danby DAC5012M Assembly instructions

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840
Model • Modèle • Modelo
•Owner’s Use and Care Guide
•Guide d’utilisation et soin de Propriètaire
•Guía a utilizar y a cuidar del Proprietario
AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATISEUR
AIRE ACONDICIONADO
V1 10.11
DAC5012M

Contents
CAUTION:
PRECAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and operat-
ing instructions before first use of this prod-
uct.
Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.
CLIMATISEUR
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien ........................
• Bienvenue ...........................................................
• Consignes de Sécurité Importantes ....................
• Installation ...........................................................
• Consignes d’utilisation ........................................
• Soins et Entretien ...............................................
• Dépannage ..........................................................
• Garantie ...............................................................
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AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide .............................
• Welcome .............................................................
• Important Safety Information ...............................
• Installation ...........................................................
• Operation Instructions .........................................
• Care and Maintenance ........................................
• Troubleshooting ...................................................
• Warranty ..............................................................
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AIRE ACONDICIONADO
Guía a utilizar y a cuidar del Proprietario..........
• Bienvenida ...........................................................
• Instruciónes de Seguridad Importantes ..............
• Instrucciones d’instalación ..................................
• Instruciónes Operadoras .....................................
• Limpieza y Mantenimiento ..................................
• Solución Sugeridad .............................................
• Garantia................................................................
PRECAUCION
Lea y observe todas las reglas de seguridad
y las instrucciones de operación antes de
usar este producto por primera vez.

Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Danby appliance to provide you and your family with all of the “Home Comfort” requirements
of your home, cottage, or office. 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.
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 side of the unit.
NOTE: THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR “THROUGH-THE-WALL” INSTALLATION.
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: 1-800-263-2629
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WARNING
Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in risk of
Fire, Electric Shock and/or injury to Persons associated with the
appliance. Check with a qualified service representative if in doubt
that the appliance is proplery grounded.

Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions carefully before operating the unit.
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 7.1 or less nameplate amps and may be
used in any properly wired, general purpose household receptacle.
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. 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.
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POWER SUPPLY CORD NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the one shown.
This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord required by
ULC. This power supply cord contains state-of-the-art electronics that
sense leaking current. If the cord is crushed, the electronics detect leaking
current and power will be disconnected in a fraction of a second.
To test your power supply cord:
1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Press RESET (on some devices, a green light will turn on).
3. Press TEST (listen for a click; Reset button will trip, and on some
devices, a green light will turn off).
4. Press and release RESET (listen for a click; Reset button will latch, and
on some devices, a green light will turn on). The power supply cord is
ready for operation.
LCDI
TEST
RESET
POWER
B A

Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions carefully before operating the unit.
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 air filter is very efficient in removing airborne particles. Keep the air
filter clean at all times. (usually cleaned every 2 weeks depending on
indoor air quality).
3) Use drapes, curtains or shades to keep direct sunlight from penetrating
and heating the 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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Installation Instructions
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13-
1/2 inches (343 mm). Side louvers and the rear of the AC must have clear
air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser, for heat removal.
The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.
NOTE: SAVE CARTON and these INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
future reference. The carton is the best way to store unit during winter, or
when not in use.
Some assembly is required. Please read these instructions
carefully.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid the possibility of personal
injury, disconnect power to the unit
before installing or servicing.
NOTE: Your air conditioner is designed
for installation in a standard double hung
window with an opening width of
22 8/16” - 38 2/16” (FIG. 1)
INTERIOR
WALL
STOOL
SILL
OFFSET EXTERIOR
WALL
22 8/16” - 38 2/16”
13 1/2”
(343mm)
Fig. 1
MOUNTING HARDWARE
2/5"screws 4
QUANTITY
4/5"screws 6
Sash Lock 1
TOOLS NEEDED:
• Phillips Screw Driver
• Drill (If pilot holes are needed)
*Also please see www.danby.com
for video instructions.

Installation Instructions
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WARNING
When handling unit, be careful to
avoid cuts from sharp metal edges
and aluminum fins on front and rear
coils.
HOW TO INSTALL NOTE: Top Rail and Sliding Panels at each side are offset to provide the
proper pitch to the rear of (5/16"). This is necessary for proper condensed
water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the Side Panels for
any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained to allow water build
up in humid conditions to drain outside.
1Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right Window
Filler Panel - be sure to use the proper panel for each side.When installed
the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing
into the room.
A. Remove the backing from the top mounting rail seal strip and attach the
seal strip to the bottom of the top mounting rail, along the front edge.
Top Mounting Rail
Remove
backing
from seal
strip
Top Mounting Rail
Seal strip
FRONT VIEW
B. Attach the top mounting rail onto the top of the case with 2/5" screws.
2/5” Screws
Top Mounting Rail

Installation Instructions
HOW TO INSTALL
(cont)
C. Hold the Accordion Panel in one hand and gently pull back the
center to free the open end. See Figure 2.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3A
D. Slide the free end (“I”section) of the panel into the cabinet as shown in
Figures 3A, 3B & 4. Slide the panel down. Be sure to leave enough
space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the
cabinet.
Fig. 3B Fig. 4
E. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make
sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by making slight
adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top
and bottom rails of the cabinet. Figure 5.
F. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side.
Fig. 5
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Installation Instructions
HOW TO
INSTALL (cont)
Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully place the unit into the win-
dow opening so the bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the win-
dow sill (FIG. 6 & FIG. 6A). Carefully close the window behind the top rail
of the unit.
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Fig. 6 Fig. 6A
Bottom Rail
Inside Window Sill
Outside
Extend the side panels out against the window frame (FIG. 7).
3Fig. 7
4Drive 4/5” (19 mm) locking screws through frame holes into window sash
(FIG. 8/9).
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
5To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle sash lock with 4/5”
(19mm) screw as shown (Fig.10).
Fig. 10
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Installation Instructions
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HOW TO
INSTALL (cont)
Cut foam seal and insert in the space between the upper and lower
sashes. (Fig.11).
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Fig. 11
1 1/2” min
(38mm)
IF AC IS BLOCKED BY
STORM WINDOW
Add wood as shown in Fig.12 or remove storm window before air
conditioner is installed.
Fig. 12
STORM
WINDOW
FRAME
OR OTHER
OBSTRUCTION
SASH
BOARD
THICKNESS
AS REQUIRED,
FOR PROPER
PITCH TO
REAR, ALONG
ENTIRE SILL.
FASTEN WITH
NAILS OR
SCREWS.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or slots are
not caulked or painted shut. Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation
must be allowed to drain out.
REMOVING AC FROM
WINDOW
• Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord.
• Remove sash seal from between windows, and unscrew safety lock.
• Remove screws installed through frame and frame lock.
• Close (slide) side panels into frame.
• Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash and carefully “rock”
air conditioner backward to drain any condensate water in base of unit.
Be careful not to spill any remaining water while lifting unit from window.
Store parts WITH air conditioner.

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Please always wait 3 minutes when turning unit off and then on again, and when changing from cool to fan
and back to cool. This prevents the compressor from overheating and possible circuit breaker tripping.
Cool Mode
The desired cool setting is selected by rotating the knob to the right to the appropriate location.
“hi cool ” has maximum cooling effect and airflow.
“lo cool ” has minimum cooling effect and airflow.
Note: If your unit is equipped with a vent handle, keep it closed for maximum efficiency.
Fan Mode
Rotate the knob to the left to select your choice of fan speeds for air circulation.
Note: When selecting a fan speed, the compressor will not run.
AUGER WHEEL
Air Directional Louvers
Air directional louvers control air flow direction. Your air conditioner has
the louver type described below.
Auger T ype
Rotate the Auger Wheels until the desired Left/Right direction is obtained.
Thermostat
The thermostat is used to set the desired room temperature when the unit is being operated
in the “COOL MODE” .
To change the room temperature, rotate the thermostat switch to the desired setting. After
the set temperature is achieved the thermostat will automatically start and stop the compressor
in order to maintain the desired set temperature.
Rotate the thermostat selector clockwise for higher cool settings. Higher cool settings will
provide lower room temperature.
Rotate the thermostat selector counter clockwise for lower cool settings. Lower cool settings
will provide higher room temperature.
WARNING
Operating Instructions