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DAC6020
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DanbyProductsLimited,Guelph,OnladoCanadaNIH 6Z9
DanbyProductsInc.,Findlay,OhioUSA45840

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Introduction ........................ :........................................ 2
Unit Specifications .................. '............................................... 2
Electrical Specifications ...................................................... 3
Energy-Saving Tip€ ................................................................ 4
Window Instaltalior_ ................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions .............................................................. _ 0
Care and Maintenance ....................................................... 11
Trouble Shooting Guide ...................................................... 12
Warranty .................................................................. 13
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Thank _/oufor choosinga Danby Room Air Condilioner to cool your home. This Use and Care Manual
provides information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new Room Air Conditioner, If
propedy maintained, your air conditioner will give you many years of trouble free operation. To avoid
installation difficufties,read these Instructionscompletely before Jnstallingloperating your unit,
NOTE: This unit Is NOT designed for through-the-wall Installation,,
For easy reference,you maywanttoattacha copyofyoursalesreceiptto this page, Note following
informationprovided(on themanufacturer'snameplate located on therightsideof the unit abovethepower
cord),,Thisinformationwill be neededwhen youcon!act a CustomerService Representative,
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date o[ Purchase:
Dealer's Name and Address:
Refer to the trouble shooting section of this Use end Care Manual if the unit Is not operating correctly,
If these suggestions do not solve the problem, contact an authorized serv[ce representative or
call Danby TOLL FREE: 11-800-26- i1_'
Keepthose instructionsfor future reference.
This symbol denotes a caution or warntng
Do notleave a room air conditionerunattended in
aspace where people or animals who cannot
react to o failed unl_:are located° A failed unit can
cause extreme overheating or death in such an
enclosed, unattended space.
Model No.
Unit Specificaficatlons
Voltage
Coot!rigCapacity(atulh)
InputWattage
E_ner_lyEfi!c!encyRating (EER}
FanlCoolta_Speeds
€oottrl9Area Coverage(Sq:rL)
No}soLevel(dB)
Unit Dimensions Width
...................p_p!h
Height
Window Kit Dimensions Maximum Width _
Minimum Width
Minimum Height
Shipping Weight
DAC7003 DAC8O2O
i15VI6OHz '115Vt60Hz
7,000 6,000 '
710 610
9,8 9.8
3/3 3t3
......250 200
47 47
't7.75" t7.75"
22,5" 22.5 "°
13°5" 13,5"
37"
t5.S"
97 Ib
37"
24.5,-__
15.5"
97 Ib
NOTE; Specil'icationsare subject tochange without notice for fucthorimprovsmenL
2

All wiring must comply with local and national
electrical codes and must be installed by a
qualified elecViclan. Ifyou 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 cond{fioner uses 12.0 or less
nameplate amps and may be used in any
properly wired, general purpose household
receplacle See Table 1 for specifications for
individual branch circuit.
4, For your safely and protection, this unitis
grounded through the power cord plug when
plugged into into amatching wall outleL If
you are not sure whether your wall oulret _s
properly grounded, please consult a
qualified electrlclan.
5. The walt outlet (3-pin) must match the plug (3_
pin) on the service cord supplied with the unit.
DO NOT use plug adapters, See "Table2for
receptacle and fuse information°if [t fs necessary
to use an extension cord to connect your air
conditioner, use an approved "air condilfoner"
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 Clrcull
Nameplate Ampa AWG Wire Size"
5.0 to 12 14
AWG- American Wire Gage
"Based on copper wire at 60 "C temperatore rating..
Table 2: Receptacle and FuseTypes
Rated Vo_ls 125
Amps 15
Wall Oultel
Fuse Size 15
Time Delay Fuse Plug Type
(or circuit breake0

Your RoomAirConditionerIs designedto be
highly efffiolenttn erte_gysavings, Followthese
recommendationsforgreater efficiency,,
t. Select thermostatsettingthatsuiteyour
comfortneedsand leavethermostatatthat
chosensetting.
2. Thefilterlsvery efficientIn removingairborne
particles.Keep airfillerclean. Normally,filter
shouldbe cieanedevery2 weeks. More
frequentcteantngmay be necessarydepending
onoutdoorend Indoorair qualty.
3. Usedrapes,curtains,or shadesto keep
directsunlight fromheatingroom,butDONOT
obstructtheairconditioner.Allow airto cfrculate
aroundtheunitwithoutobstruction.
4. Startyourair conditionerbeforeoutdoorair
becomeshotand uncomforlsble. Thisavoidsan
Inffialperiodofdiscomfortwhileunitis cooing
off theroom.
5. Whenoutdoortemperaturesarecooleheugh,
useHIGH, MED,or LOW FANonly(depending
on yourmodel)oThis circulatesindoor air,
providingsome coolingcomfort,and utilizes
teseelectdcltythanwhenoperatingona
coolingsetting.
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_1_ Toavoidthepossiblly of personalinjury,disconnect powerto theUnit
beforeinstallingorservicing°
Tools Needed for Window Installation
Screw Drivers: Both Phillpsand flat head
Power Drill: 1/8inchdiameter drill bit
Pencil
Measuring'rape
Scissors
Carpenters Level
Adjustable Wrench
(_) Flat Washers (8) _;_huts r Brackets (2)
3'4"Screws(8)
(_t 1/4" Seraws(18) Side Curtain,RH (1)
(_ Top Channel(1) Side Cudain LH (1)
Bottom Channel(_)
LockWashers(4)
1_1/2_x1/4" Bolts (4)
'_) t/4" Nuts (4) FoamS_tal(4)
"_ 90 _,Alglt
Brackets(2) Leveling Legs (2)
YourRoomAir ConditionerIs designedfor easy
installationin a singleor double-hungwlndowoNOTE:
Thisunitle NOTdesignedforvertical(slidertype)
windowsand/orthrough-the-wal applications.NOTE:
Savetheshippingcarton and packingmaterialsfor
futurestorage ortransportoftheunit_Removefrom
carton,the plastic bag containingthe tnstalation
hardwarekit necessaryfortheinstataton ofyour air
conditioner.Pleasecheck thecontents o_'hardware
kil egoistthe correspondingmodel checklist,priorto
instellalono(the uniL
See Fi'g.1

Because the compressor is located on the
controls side of the unit (right 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 properl_ Therefore, it is recommended
to have someone assist you during the
installation of this unit.
Your unit Is designed to evaporate condensation
under normai conditions. However, under
extreme humidity conditions, excess condensation
may cause basepan to ovedlow to the outside°
The Unit shouId be installed where condensation
run-elf cannot dr_pon pedestrians or neighboring
properties,
A drain tube connection (excluding hose) is provided
to redirect condensalion ovediowo See Fig. 25,
Select the Best 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 soma 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 alr conditioner
on a side of a house or building which favors
more shade than sunlight. If the unit is in direct
sunlight, ff Is advisable to provide an awning over
the unit,
D. Provide sufficient clearance around the cabinet to
allow for ampte air circulation through the unit.
See Fig,2. The rear of the unitshould be
outdoors and not in a garage nor inside a
building. Keep unil as far away as possible from
obstacleslobstructtons and al least 30" above the
floor or ground. Curtains and olher objects within
aroom should be prevented from blockingthe air
flow.
E, Be certain the proper electrical outletis wtlhln
reach of the tnstailafion. Use only a single
outlel circuit rated at 15 amps. Ail wiring should
be in accordance wilh local and national
electrical codes.
EDO NOT USE "REGULAR" EXT,_NSION CORDS
WITH THIS UNIT 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)
G. DO NOT instatf unitwhere leakage ofcombustible
gas issuspected. Your air conditioner may fail to
operate in air containing oils (including machine
dis), sulfide gas, near hot springs, etc...
2O"
MIn,
30"
Side Mtn
ob_truclloa
Ground._
Fig,2

1. Preparation to Remove the
Air Cond[tloner Slide-Out Chassis
•Positionthe air conditionerIn the normal (upright)
position,,
• Remove the air fitter by grasping the filler handte
(on front grill) and sliding it to the right.
•Remove the phillips screw (behind filter) securing
the grill frontto the chass[s_(Fig.,2)
•Remove the phiilipsscrews located on the (lower
left/right) edge of front grill, (Fig,l)
To remove the frontgrill, grasp the lower front
corner of 'thegrill, pulling (gently) oulward and
upward. (Fig3)
Repeat this step on the 3 remaining corners,
•Remove the two IJhtllIpsscrews (lower left/rlght
side of cabine't)seeudng the slide-out-chassis
to the cabtneL(Fig,5)
NOTE:These screws must be reinstalled
upon completion of the window installation.
(to secure slide-out-chassis) •
. Grasp the pull handle at the front of the
slide-out-chassis and carefully slide the air
conditioner out of the cabinet. (Fig.4)
Please seek assistance for this procedure,
Fig, 1
GRItJLFRONT 8 CRE'W
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Fig,4
Fig. S

5. Completing the Inslsllatlon for All Models
•Carefully slide the air conditioner back into
the cabinet, (in window)
(please seek assistance for this procedure)
Reinstall (slide-out-chassis) secudly screws
removed earlier on the (lower left]right) side of
Ihe cabinet, Fig. 7
• Expand Ihe shutter frames (fully) on each side
and secure the top of the frames to Ihe window
sash using one 314" screw & flat washer on
each side. Fig. 23
•Install shutter clamp on each s]de of the Oower)
shutler and secure to window sill using one
3/4" screw & flat washer on each side. Figo23
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Reinstalling Front Panel Grill:
Positionthe front panel assembly on the
cabinet starting at the top. The front panel lock
labs must be inserted inlo the retaining slots in
the cabinet.
Repeat this procedure on al[ sides, making sure
the fresh air ventilation lever arm and power
cord are properly installed back to their original
positlon_
Secure the front gdfl tothe cabinet using the
phillips screws removed eartier_ Flg'xo1 & 2
install the air filtar_
Cut the second foam seal Is fit the opening
between the lop of the inside and outside
window. (Fig..24,)
Some Installations may require additional
sealing around the window and air conditioner..
Check for any air teaks and seal where
necessary.
LJndervery humid conditions, water removai
may be excessive enough to overflow from Ihe
rear of the unit or increase noise levels of the
air conditioner° If this occurs,consider attaching
astandard drain (garden) hose (not
included) to the drain plug at the rear of the
unit, allowing condensation to run off
conveniently (Fig° 254)
che_l_
Fig,7
Clamp
Fig. 23
2nd Fo_n
Seal
Fig, 24
, iii
DrainHose
(nbt Included) Fig. 25