DeLonghi PAC 360 User manual

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Important Information
•When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
•Read all instructions.
•To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord,
plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
•Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions,
or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authori-
zed De’ longhi service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
•The use of accessory attachments or spare parts is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer. It may result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not use the appliance for other than the intended use.
•Do not place any strain on the power cord. Avoid twisting and/or tangling.
•Ensure that outlet vent of exhaust hose is kept debris-clear and obstruction free.
•Ensure that ventilation holes on the rear of the machine and front louvers are not
blocked.
•The Pinguino should not be installed where the atmosphere could contain combusti-
ble gases.
•Avoid using Pinguino in oily or sulphurous atmospheres or near sources of heat.
•Wait at least 3 minutes before restarting, after the airconditioner has been switched
off or the thermostat setting changed.
•Before moving the airconditioner, remove tank and empty water from collectiong
tray (see instructions for drainage at page 14).
•Do not place hot or heavy objects on the appliance.
•Clean air filter every week (see instructions at page 14).
•Important: If you need to use an extension cord, please be sure to use a heavy duty
extension cord (minimum 14 gauge).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Dear user,
We thank you for purchasing Pinguino airconditioner
and congratulate you on your wise choice.
For optimal results please read this manual carefully
before installing or operating.
We know that the Pinguino will keep your environment
pleasingly comfortable at all times.
With best wishes
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Specifications
30.65
Water tank capacity pints
Power supply voltage V 115
60
10000
6.5
adjustable
97
R 22
yes
see rating label
22.05” (560)
28.74” (730)
15.35” (410)
Frequency Hz
Cooling capacity:
With water Btu
Current consumption A
Room thermostat
Dimensions: width in.
height in.
depth in.
Net weight lbs.
Refrigerant system (freon)
Compressor protection
Freon charge lb. (gr)
OPTIMUM OPERATING RANGE
ROOM TEMPERATURE 21° - 35° C (70°F - 95°F)
ROOM HUMIDITY FACTOR
FREQUENCY
VOLTAGE
50% - 80% RH
POWER
SUPPLY
60 HZ
115V
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Air outlet grille
Air filter
Air intake grid
Exhaust hose compartment
Power cord compartment
Manual reset button
Castors
Castor stops
Water collecting tray
Water container compartment door
Control panel
Water container
Programmer (timer)
Handle
Drainage tube
Description of main features
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Illustrated accessory list
DESCRIPTION SUPPLIED
Exhaust hose 1
Permanent wall vent 1
Caster stop 2
Descaling fluid 1
Window nozzle 1
Suction disc 2
ACCESSORY CHECK
Check that all parts listed in Table are included.
Window bracket +
door bracket 1
Electrostatic filter 1
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PERMANENT INSTALLATION
Our air-conditioner is portable and versatile: it can be
used for a permanent installation or easily moved from
one room to another.
In case of permanent installation, air discharged from
rear hose has been extracted from the room where
the appliance is installed.
Check that the room (especially if small) is “air-tight”;
a drop in pressure would cause irregular functioning,
which could consequently activate the reset switch.
Air entering through door and window cracks is nor-
mally sufficient. If deemed necessary leave a door
open (approx. 1/2 inch is enough).
The unit can also be used as a “temporary” installation
for use in any room with a window or french window;
this “temporary” installation can be used at any time
until it is ready for permanent installation.
INSIDE OUTSIDE
fig. 2
in a window pane
INSIDE OUTSIDE
fig. 3
through the wooden base-
section of a door or window
fig. 1
fig. 2 fig. 3
INSIDE OUTSIDE
fig. 4
through the wall
1”
fig. 4
.
The appliance must be fitted at least
30 cm. from the surrounding walls.
PERMANENT INSTALLATION WITH PLUG AND FLANGE
The outlet holes must be connected to the outside of the building and cannot be made in any
wall or panel.
3,75”-
95 mm
3,75”- 95 mm
3,75”- 95 mm
Permanent installation
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Tempory installation
Note: In both cases (permanent and temporary installations) make sure that the Pinguino is posi-
tioned on level ground. If necessary, use the two caster stops for the front casters
This installation makes it easy to
use Pinguino in any room, provi-
ded there is a window or a door: it
allows you to use the Pinguino
immediately (Fig. 5).
Suction cups may be used to
keep window or door closed (Fig.
6).
Pinguino is equipped with an adju-
stable window bracket. If you have
a sliding window, place the bracket
on the window sill, extend the
bracket fully within the window
frame and lower the window onto
the bracket. Insert the nozzle of the
exhaust hose into the slot, then con-
nect the hose to the air conditioner
(Fig. 7). With the wing nut, it’s possi-
ble to use the window bracket also
for sliding windows. Position the hole
of the bracket so to allow a correct
installation of the exhaust hose (see
the following instructions).
PREPARING THE UNIT FOR USE
1) Fit the exhaust tube in place; if your conditioner is
supplied with a extendable tube, it is fitted as illu-
strated in the diagram.
2) For permanent installation, place the appliance
near the wall or window outlet. Make sure it is stan-
ding on a level surface and fit the special shock
absorbers/castor stops underneath the castors.
1) Water collects at this point 2) Bend this section 3) Bend this section
NO YES YES
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Check that the power supply voltage is 115 V ~ 60 Hz.
Important: If you need to use an extension cord, please be sure to
use a heavy duty extension cord (minimum 14 gauge).
Before connecting the Pinguino to a power supply, make sure
that all switches on the front control panel are in the OFF position.
Connect power cord found in storage compartment at rear of
the Pinguino (Fig. 9).
fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 7
fig. 8
fig. 9
window
bracket
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Pinguino is equipped with an adjustable win-
dow bracket (18). If you have a sliding win-
dow, place the bracket on the window sill,
extend the bracket fully within the window
frame and lower the window onto the brack-
et. Insert the nozzle of the exhaust hose into
the slot, then connect the hose to the air con-
ditioner (Fig.10).
With the wing nut, it’s possible to use the window
bracket also for sliding windows. Position the
hole of the bracket to allow for correction instal-
lation of the exhaust hose (see the following
instructions).
Setting up
If you have a sliding door, use the additional
set provided in order to extend the accessory
to the desired length; joining the two parts
(fig. 11), adjust the total length according to
your needs, then fit the bracket with the rele-
vant nuts, close the door and connect the
hose (fig. 12).
fig. 10
fig. 11
fig. 12
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Final check
-Doors and windows of room to be air con-
ditioned are closed (with the exception of
temporary installation where a partially
opened window is necessary).
-Shade the room as far as possible from
direct sunlight by drawing curtains
and/or lowering blinds or shutters, for
economical and efficient air-cooling.
-Ensure that intake and outlet vents (fig. 2
and 3) are not blocked.
-Make sure there are no sources of heat in
the room.
In order to obtain maximum performance from your air conditioner make sure that:
fig. 13
fig. 14
SPECIAL NOTE
This machine is designed to be used with or without water. Maximum performance is obtained
using water.
HOW TO PREPARE WATER CONTAINER
Use only clean, salt-free tap water. The water is essential for the air cooling operation and is
discharged in the form of steam through the exhaust outlet. A container full of water lasts for a
period that depends on a number of conditions; such as temperature, humidity, insulation, sun
exposure to the room, number of people present, etc. On average it will last approximately 7 to
10 hours.
When the container is empty, the appliance automatically changes function from water to air.At
the same time, the quantity of air discharged from the rear hose will increase.
Open the water container compart-
ment door, tip the container forwards
and lift up to remove.
Remove the cap, pull out the extenda-
ble tube and fill the container, standing
it on the floor.
After filling, replace the extendable tube,
screw the cap on tightly and return the
container to its place, making sure the
word FRONT is facing out.
During “water condensation” cooling function and in particularly quiet surroundings (eg.
bedroom), a slight gurgling noise may be heard. This is perfectly normal.
Warning: Do not use water containing salt, eg. seawater or water treated using softening systems
that utilize table salt.
fig. 17
fig. 15
fig. 16
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Description of Pinguino
DESCRIPTION OF PINGUINO PAC 360 CONTROLS
ON/OFF pilot light ON/OFF button Thermostat
Fan speed select
button
Timer
ON/OFF
button
“Alarm” pilot light
Timer ON/OFF
pilot light
Timer
A
BC
SETTING THE TIMER
The programmer/timer, like all clocks, must be
set to the exact time. If for example it is 4.00
p.m., turn the dial in a clockwise direction
(following the direction of the arrow) until the
number 4 is lined up with the arrow pointer
(the arrows indicates 4:00 p.m. approxima-
tely).
Note: Never turn the dial in a counter-
clockwise direction!
The timer is in effect, an electric clock and
works only if the plug is connected to the
power supply. Whenever the plug is discon-
nected or there is a power failure, the pro-
grammer stops (the clock is then “slow”) and
must be re-set.
The unit can be used in either programmed or
non-programmed mode.
PROGRAMMED MODE
1) Release B timer button.
2) Set the operating times by pushing out the
notches on the dial corresponding to the
period required (each notch represents 15
min).
3) Check that the timer indicates the correct
time (see instructions on setting).
4) Select the desired function as shown in the
chart.
The unit will now switch on and off each
day at the selected times.
Note: To override the programmed operating
times, simply press the ON/OFF key.
NON-PROGRAMMED MODE
1) B TIMER button must be pressed
2) Select the desired function as shown in the
chart on the following page.
arrow pointer
Note: For technical reasons, the temperature is not expressed in degrees but by a line increa-
sing in thickness. We therefore recommend that when starting up the appliance, the
thermostat be turned to maximum (thick line = maximum cold). When the desired tem-
perature has been reached, turn the thermostat slowly away from the maximum cooling
position until the appliance switches off. Leave the thermostat in this position. The air con-
ditioner is now programmed to maintain the exact temperature at all times.
After switching the appliance off, wait at least 3 min. before switching on again.
eg. from 9 to 11 a.m.
Operating time
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