Danby DPA072B8WDB-6 User manual

DANBY PRODUCTS LIMITED, ONTARIO, CANADA N1H 6Z9
DANBY PRODUCTS INC., FINDLAY, OHIO, USA 45840
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
www.Danby.com
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PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Manual.............................1 - 20
CLIMATISEUR PORTABLE
Manuel du propriétaire.................21 - 40
AIRE ACONDICIONADO PORTÁTIL
Manual del propietario.................41 - 60
MODEL •MODÈLE •MODELO
DPA072B8WDB-6
DPA086B8BDB-6
2020.11.09

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Welcome to the Danby family.
We are proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. We suggest
that you read this owner’s manual before plugging in your new appliance as it contains
important operation information, safety information, troubleshooting, and maintenance tips
to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance.
You are entitled to the warranty coverage as described in the owner’s manual provided with
your new appliance.
1. Please write down your appliance information below. You must keep the original proof
of purchase receipt to validate and receive warranty services.
2. Register your product online and receive a FREE 2 MONTH WARRANTY EXTENSION
after filling out a product survey, at www.danby.com/support/product-registration/
Need Help?
1. Read your Owner’s Manual for installation help, troubleshooting, and maintenance
assistance.
2. Visit www.Danby.com to access self-service tools, FAQs and much more by searching
your model number in the search bar.
3. For the Quickest Customer Service, please fill out the web form at www.danby.com/
support. Your submission will go directly to an expert on your particular appliance.
Our average response times are between 20 minutes and 2 hours, during EST business
hours.
4. Call 1-800-263-2629 - please note that during peak hours, hold times can exceed one
hour.
Model Number: ____________________________________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE
Flammable refrigerant used. When maintaining
or disposing of the air conditioner, the refrigerant
must not be allowed to vent into the open air.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
DANGER: Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable
refrigerant used. Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
• Ensure that servicing is done by factory
authorized service personnel, to minimize
product damage or safety issues.
• Consult repair manual or owner’s guide before
attempting to service this product. All safety
precautions must be followed.
• Dispose of properly in accordance with federal
or local regulations.
• Follow handling instructions carefully.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance clear
of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not store or install the appliance near
continuously operating ignition sources such as
open flames or a gas stove.
• Do not operate near water or in a wet room.
• Do not pierce or burn.
• Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an
odor.
• The appliance must be stored so as to prevent
mechanical damage from occurring.
All wiring must comply with local and national
codes and must be installed by a qualified
electrician. Check the available power supply and
resolve any wiring problems before installing and
operating this appliance.
The rating plate located on the right side of the
appliance just above the power cord contains
electrical and other technical data.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities may be different or reduced,
or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such
persons receive supervision or training to operate
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an
escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding
wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage
and frequency the appliance is designed for.
WARNING - Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service agent
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not connect your appliance to extension
cords or together with another appliance in the
same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third ground prong from the power cord. Do not
use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs)
adapters.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Any person involved with working on the refrigerant
circuit should hold a current, valid certificate from
an industry accredited assessment authority which
authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants
safely in accordance with an industry recognized
assessment specification.
Servicing shall only be performed as recommended
by the manufacturer. Maintenance and repair
requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel
shall be carried out under the supervision of
the person competent in the use of flammable
refrigerants.
When maintaining or disposing of the appliance the
refrigerant must be recovered properly and should
not be allowed to discharge to the air directly.
Information on servicing
1. Checks to the area: Prior to beginning work
on systems containing flammable refrigerants,
safety checks are necessary to ensure that the
risk of ignition is minimized. For repair to the
refrigerating system, the following precautions
shall be complied with prior to conducting work
on the system.
2. Work procedure: Work shall be undertaken
under a controlled procedure so as to minimize
the risk of a flammable gas or vapour being
present while the work is being performed.
3. General work area: All maintenance staff
and others working in the local area shall
be instructed on the nature of work being
carried out. Work in confined spaces shall be
avoided. The area around the work space shall
be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions
within the work area have been made safe by
removing all flammable material.
4. Checking for the presence of refrigerant: The
area shall be checked with an appropriate
refrigerant detector prior to and during work
to ensure the technician is aware of potentially
flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak
detection equipment being used is suitable
for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. non-
sparking, adequately sealed and intrinsically
safe.
5. Presence of fire extinguisher: If any hot work is
to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment
or any associated parts, appropriate fire
extinguishing equipment shall be available
to hand. Have a dry powder or C02fire
extinguisher adjacent to the work area.
6. No ignition sources: No person carrying out
work in relation to a refrigeration system which
involves exposing any pipe work that contains
or has contained flammable refrigerant shall use
any sources of ignition in such a manner that it
may lead to risk of fire or explosion. All possible
ignition sources including cigarette smoking,
should be kept sufficiently far away from the
site of installation, repairing, removing and
disposal during which flammable refrigerant can
possibly be released to the surrounding space.
Prior to work taking place, the area around the
equipment is to be surveyed to make sure there
are no flammable hazards or ignition risks. No
smoking signs shall be displayed.
7. Ventilated area: Ensure that the area is in the
open or that it is adequately ventilated before
breaking into the system or conducting any hot
work. A degree of ventilation shall continue
during the period that the work is carried out.
The ventilation should safely disperse any
released refrigerant and preferable expel it
externally into the atmosphere.
8. Checks to the refrigeration equipment: Where
electrical components are being changed, they
shall be fit for the purpose and to the correct
specification. At all times the manufacturer’s
maintenance and service guidelines shall be
followed. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s
technical department for assistance.
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following checks shall be applied to installations
using flammable refrigerants:
• The charge size is in accordance with the room
size within which the refrigerant containing
parts are installed.
• The ventilation machinery and outlets are
operating adequately and are not obstructed.
• If an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used,
the secondary circuit shall be checked for the
presence of refrigerant.
• Marking to the equipment continues to be visible
and legible. Markings and signs that become
illegible must be corrected.
• Refrigeration pipe or components are installed in
a position where they are unlikely to be exposed
to any substance which may corrode refrigerant
containing components, unless the components
are constructed of materials which are inherently
resistant to being corroded or are suitable
protected against being corroded.
9. Checks to electrical devices: Repair and
maintenance to electrical components shall
include initial safety checks and component
inspection procedures. If a fault exists that
could compromise safety, then no electrical
supply shall be connected to the circuit until it
is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault cannot
be corrected immediately but it is necessary to
continue operation, an adequate temporary
solution shall be used. This shall be reported to
the owner of the equipment so all parties are
advised.
Initial safety checks shall include:
• That capacitors are discharged. This shall be
done in a safe manner to avoid possibility of
sparking.
• That no live electrical components and wiring
are exposed while charging, recovering or
purging the system.
• That there is continuity of earth bonding.
Repairs to sealed components
1. During repairs to sealed components, all
electrical supplies shall be disconnected from
the equipment being worked upon prior to any
removal of sealed covers, etc. If it is absolutely
necessary to have an electrical supply to
equipment during servicing then a permanently
operating form of leak detection shall be located
at the most critical point to warn of a potentially
hazardous situation.
2. To ensure that by working on electrical
components the casing is not altered in such
a way that the level of protection is affected,
particular attention shall be paid to the
following:
• Damage to cables, excessive number of
connections, terminals not made to original
specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting
of glands, etc.
• Ensure the apparatus is mounted securely.
• Ensure that seals or sealing materials have
not degraded such that they no longer serve
the purpose of preventing the ingress of
flammable atmospheres. Replacement parts
shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications.
Note: The use of silicon sealant may inhibit the
effectiveness of some types of leak detection
equipment. Intrinsically safe components do not
have to be isolated prior to working on them.
Repair to intrinsically safe components
Do not apply any permanent inductive or
capacitance loads to the circuit without ensuring
that this will not exceed the permissible voltage
and current permitted for the equipment in use.
Intrinsically safe components are the only types that
can be worked on while live in the presence of a
flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall
be at the correct rating. Replace components only
with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other
parts may result in the ignition of refrigerant in the
atmosphere from a leak.
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS