Danby DPA080BAUWDB 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
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Manual.............................1 - 14
CLIMATISEUR PORTABLE
Manuel du propriétaire.................15 - 28
AIRE ACONDICIONADO PORTÁTIL
Manual del propietario.................29 - 42
MODEL •MODÈLE •MODELO
DPA080BAUWDB
2017.11.09

Welcome
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.
Visit www.Danby.com to access self service tools, FAQs and much more. For additional assistance
call 1-800-263-2629.
Note the information below; you will need this information to obtain service under warranty.
You must provide the original purchase receipt to validate your warranty and receive service.
Model Number: _________________________________________________
Serial Number: _________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________
Need Help?
Before you call for service, here are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.
Read this owner’s manual:
It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your appliance properly.
If you receive a damaged appliance:
Immediately contact the retailer or builder that sold you the appliance.
Save time and money:
Check the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual before calling. This section
will help you solve common problems that may occur.
1-800-26- Danby
(1-800-263-2629)
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate this
appliance in an area that is likely to accumulate
standing water. If this condition develops, disconnect
the power supply before stepping into the water.
Do not store or use combustible materials such as
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not insert fingers or other objects into grills or
openings in the appliance.
Do not cover or block the intake and exhaust
openings.
Do not operate the appliance without the filter
installed.
Do not operate the appliance near heat sources.
This appliance is intended for indoor, residential
applications only. Do not use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this appliance for commercial
or industrial applications.
If the air conditioner is transported on its back or
side, it must be allowed to stand upright for 6 hours
before plugging in to avoid damage to internal
components.
Keep the appliance away from walls, furniture and
curtains with a clearance of at least 30 cm (12
inches) on all sides.
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 the appliance to extension cords,
adapters 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.
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ACCESSORIES
1. Air outlet adapter
2. Exhaust hose
3. Window slider adapter
4. 2 Bolts
5. Window slider A
6. Window slider B and C
7. Foam seal A (adhesive)
8. Foam seal B (adhesive)
9. Foam seal C (non-adhesive)
10.Security bracket and 2 screws
11.Drain hose
12.Remote control and batteries
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REQUIRED TOOLS
1. Medium sized Phillips screwdriver
2. Tape measure or ruler
3. Knife or scissors
4. Saw (in the event that the window sliders need to
be cut to size)
ASSEMBLING THE WINDOW KIT
1. Attach the air outlet adapter and the window
slider adapter onto either end of the exhaust
hose.
2. Insert the air outlet adapter into the back of the
appliance in the direction of the arrow.
3. Measure the window opening where the window
kit will be installed. Assemble as many sliders as
necessary to fit the window.
4. If the length of the window requires all three
sliders, use two bolts to fasten the sliders at the
correct length.
5. If the window opening is less that the minimum
length of a single slider, use the slider that has
the hole in it and cut it to the correct length.
Make sure not to cut the end that has the hole
as this is necessary to attach the exhaust hose
adapter.
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INSTALLING THE WINDOW KIT
There are two possible installation methods
depending on the available window type.
Hung Window Installation
1. Cut the adhesive foam seals A and B to the
correct length for the window. Attach them to the
window sash and frame as shown.
2. Insert the assembled window slider kit into the
window opening.
3. Cut the non-adhesive foal seal C to match
the width of the window. Insert the foam seal
between the glass and the window frame to
prevent air and insects from getting into the
room.
4. Install the security bracket in the window frame
with the two provided screws.
5. Attach the window slider adapter to the hole in
the window slider kit.
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Note: Do not over extend or bend the hose as this
will impede air flow.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sliding Window Installation
1. Cut the adhesive foam seals A and B to the
correct length for the window. Attach them to the
window sash and frame as shown.
2. Insert the assembled window slider kit into the
window opening.
3. Cut the non-adhesive foal seal C to match
the width of the window. Insert the foam seal
between the glass and the window frame to
prevent air and insects from getting into the
room.
4. Install the security bracket in the window frame
with the two provided screws.
5. Attach the window slider adapter to the hole in
the window slider kit.
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Note: Do not over extend or bend the hose as this
will impede air flow.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
Front
1. Handle (both sides)
2. Control panel
3. Remote signal receiver
4. Horizontal louver
5. Vertical louver
Rear
1. Upper air filter and air intake
2. Air outlet
3. Continuous drain outlet
4. Lower air intake
5. Drain outlet
6. Casters
LOCATION
Place the air conditioner on a smooth, level floor
that is strong enough to support it and all included
accessories.
Make sure the appliance is level to minimize noise
and vibration.
The appliance must be installed near a grounded
receptacle and the overflow drain outlet on the rear
of the appliance must be accessible.
Do not cover air inlets or outlets or the remote
control receiver on the control panel.
The appliance requires 30 cm (12 inches) of
clearance on the front and sides.
The appliance requires at least 50 cm (20 inches) of
clearance on the back.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Modes
• Cool Mode
Choose Cool Mode to set the cooling function. Use
the Up and Down Arrows to choose the desired
temperature. When Cool Mode is selected, the fan
speed can be adjusted by pressing the fan button.
The temperature can be set within a range of 17 -
30°C (62 - 86°F).
The exhaust hose should be installed during Cool
Mode to ensure the best results.
• Dry Mode
Choose Dry Mode to remove excess moisture
from the air during periods of high humidity. All
water pulled from the air will condense inside the
appliance and drain out the back.
The humidity can be adjusted in 5% increments
between 35% and 85%.
The fan speed will be automatically set and cannot
be modified in Dry Mode.
• Fan Mode
Choose Fan Mode to run the internal fan without
engaging the cooling function. Press the fan button
repeatedly to choose the fan speed, Low, Med, High
or Auto.
• Auto Mode
Auto Mode is a pre-set factory program that
automatically defines the mode (Cool or Dry)
and fan speed based on the set temperature, the
ambient temperature and the ambient humidity.
Note that auto mode can only be activated from the
remote control.
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1. Mode Button: Press to select the desired mode.
Modes will cycle in sequence with each press of
the button; Cool, Dry, Fan. A light will indicate
current mode.
2. Cool mode indicator light
3. Fan mode indicator light
4. Dry mode indicator light
5. LED Display:
• Shows the set temperature in °C or °F or the
auto-timer settings.
• While on Dry mode shows the relative humidity.
• When on Fan mode shows the room
temperature.
6. Power indicator light
7. Timer indicator light
8. Up and Down Buttons:
• Used to set the temperature and timer.
• Press and hold both Up and Down buttons for 3
seconds to change the temperature display from
°C to °F.
9. Power Button: Press to turn the appliance on or
off.
CONTROL PANEL
Cool
POWER
Fan
Dry
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Timer Function
Note that the timer function can only be activated
by the remote control.
To set the Auto-off timer:
• Press the Timer Off button
• Press the Timer Off button repeatedly to
select the desired amount of hours before the
appliance turns off
To set the Auto-on timer:
• Press the Timer On button
• Press the Timer On button repeatedly to
select the desired amount of hours before the
appliance turns on
Notes:
• The timer on and off buttons will increase the
time in 0.5 hour increments up to 10 hours and
then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours
• The display will revert back to showing the
previous temperature setting if the appliance
does not receive a signal within a 5 second
period during programming
• Turning the appliance on or off at any time
or adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 hours will
cancel the Auto-timer settings
The Auto-on and Auto-off functions can be used at
the same time by setting first one and then the other.
Wait three seconds between programming the on
and off functions to allow the appliance to accept
the programming. The display will count down to
the appliance either turning off or on, whichever
function was set first.
Note: The timer will not cycle the appliance on and
off indefinitely. The on and off timers will function
one time and then the appliance will return to
regular functioning.
LOUVER ADJUSTMENT
The vertical and horizontal louvers can be manually
adjusted to change the direction of the air flow.
Sleep Function
The sleep function can be used to conserve energy
during sleeping hours.
When selected, the set temperature will increase
by 2 degrees over a 2 hours period. The appliance
will hold the new set temperature for 7 hours before
automatically returning to normal operation.
The sleep function can only be activated with the
remote control and can be canceled at any time by
pressing the sleep button.
Shortcut function
• Used to save a favourite setting.
• Set the appliance to the temperature and fan
speed that you would like to set as a favourite.
• Press and hold the shortcut button for 2 seconds.
• Press the shortcut button at any point in future to
return to the favourite setting.
• If no favourite is set, pressing the shortcut button
will cause the appliance to run in auto mode at
29°C (79°F), with fan speed set to auto.
The shortcut function can only be activated with the
remote control.

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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power Button: Press to turn the appliance on or
off.
2. Mode Button: Press to select the desired mode.
3. Fan Button: Press to select fan speed.
4. Sleep Button: Press to start the sleep function.
5. LED Button: Press to turn the LED display on or
off.
6. Timer Off Button: Press to set the Auto-off timer.
7. Timer On Button: Press to set the Auto-on timer.
8. Shortcut Button: Press to set and activate the
short cut function.
9. Up and Down Buttons:
• Used to set the temperature and timer.
• Press and hold both Up and Down buttons for 3
seconds to change the temperature display from
°C to °F.
10.LED Display:
• Shows the set temperature in °C or °F or the
auto-timer settings.
• While on dry mode shows the relative humidity.
• When on fan mode shows the room
temperature.
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