Dimplex DAC 12005 User manual

Portable Air Conditioner – DAC 9005
– DAC 12005
Please read this manual carefully before use and keep it for future reference.
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CONTENTS
Page
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Dimplex portable air conditioner.This manual contains
information, regulations and warnings which are of fundamental importance if the
appliance is to be installed correctly and the highest performance, in the safest possible
conditions is to be obtained.We suggest that you read the manual carefully before
installing or starting up the appliance.
These new Dimplex appliances represent the most highly developed air conditioning
units available today.
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FEATURES
The air-conditioning unit is of the mono tube type, transportable (on wheels) with air/air
operating system for domestic use and has 3 settings.
•Ventilate/Fan.
•Cool.
•Dehumidify.
The ventilation mode "moves" the air allowing for its recycling much like a fan.
The cooling mode, a refrigerating circuit (compressor), cools the room by transferring
the heat from inside to outside though the air exhaust hose.While cooling, the air-
conditioning unit also dehumidifies the room air.
Dehumidification, in the cooling mode your air-conditioner does remove moisture from
the air however another feature of this machine it can be set up to operate as a
dehumidifier with greater moisture removal performance.
SPECIFICATIONS DAC9005 DAC12005
Cooling Capacity 9000BTU/hr 12000BTU/hr
2270Kcal/hp 3024Kcal/hp
2638 watts 3529 watts
Power consumption 830 Watts 850 Watts
Air Volume (max setting) 470m3/h 520m3/h
Humidity removal capacity 26L/day 31L/day
Net weight 29kg 31kg
Power supply 230-240V/50Hz 230-240V/50Hz
Compressor Rotary Rotary
Refrigerant R407C R407C
Fan Speed 2 2
Timer 1-8 hours 1-8 hours
Thermostat 18-32°C 18-32°C
Dimension(WxDxH) 377x400x750 mm 430x403x753 mm
Test Conditions Temperature 27°C Temperature 27°C
Humidity 60% Humidity 60%
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
•The air conditioning unit must always be stored and transported upright, otherwise
you may cause irreparable damage to the compressor; in case of doubt we suggest
you wait for at least 24 hours before you start the air-conditioning unit.
•Avoid restarting the air conditioning unit unless 4 minutes have passed since its turned
off or the compressor may get damaged.
•Never use the mains plug as a switch to start and turn off the air conditioning unit.
Use the provided ON/OFF switch located on the control panel.
•Always place the portable air conditioner on a stable surface.
•Connect the portable air conditioner to a correct wall socket.
•Mount the exhaust hose on the portable air conditioner.
•The air conditioning unit should only be used by adults: do not allow children to play
with it.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
•Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the Outlet or Inlet grills.
The minimum distance from furniture and walls should be 50cm.
•Keep blinds and/or draperies on any windows, closed during the sunniest part of the
day.
•Keep the filter and side vent clean. Under normal conditions, the filters should be
cleaned approximately every 30 days. Since the filters remove airborne particles, more
frequent cleaning maybe necessary, depending on the indoor air quality.
•Set the fan speed switch to high cool and the thermostat to the coolest position for
the initial start-up, then set the Fan switch to low cool and lower the thermostat to a
comfortable setting.
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•Please read the instructions carefully and save them in a safe place for future reference.
1. Control panel
2. Cooling air outlet
3. Handle
4. Castor
5. Air filter
6. Air inlet
7. Exhaust air outlet
8. Cord hanger
9. Water stopper (rubber plug inside)
10. Water inlet draw
KNOW YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
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1. Adaptor - for insertion over hose and
into back of the air conditioner.
2. Adaptor - for insertion over hose and
into foam strip. (DAC9005)
3. Exhaust hose
4. Foam strip - for filling the open
window space and with hole for
connection to exhaust hose.
5. Foam strip - for filling the open
window space.
6. Round window, floor and wall
connector.
7. Cap for round connector.
8. Water tray.
9. Drain hose.
ACCESSORIES
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INSTALLATION
Mounting of the unit
This unit is a PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER. It can be moved from room to room, so
the cooling can follow you anywhere.The mounting is easy, beneath a window or wall.
Please refer to either of the following ways -
1. Using the foam strips
•Connect the supplied foam
strips with the exhaust pipe,
allowing the hot air to flow to
the outside.
•Should the foam strip(s) be
too large, cut off the extra
part to fit the window.
•Minimum distance from the
wall should be 50cm.
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OFF
Foam
strips
Adaptor
50cm
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2. Using the round window
connectors.
•Make a hole to suit adaptor on
the wall/glass to fit the
supplied round window
connector.
•Take off the adaptor (the
one which does not connect
with the unit), fit the hose
directly to the round window
connector. DAC 9005
•When the hole is not in use.
Use the cap for the round
window connector to cover
the hole.
Mounting of the exhaust pipe
1. The supplied exhaust hose can be extended
from 50cm to 150cm for mounting. It is
recommended that you use the hose in the
shortest possible length.
2. Take care to prevent any bow or bend in
the middle of the exhaust hose, as this will
trap hot exhaust air, which will radiate into
the room and cause this unit to shut itself
off due to overheating.
WARNING!
The length of the exhaust pipe is specially
designed according to the specification of this
product. Do not replace or extend it with your own
private hose as this could cause the unit to
malfunction AND
VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY
Round window
connector
50cm
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ADDING WATER
An added feature of these models.
Humidity absorbed from the air condenses at the Evaporator, turns into water and is
collected in the internal tank.When enough water is collected it is pumped up and over
the condenser, assisting the cooling of the refrigerated gas, increasing the COOLING
CAPACITY. Some of this recycled water is evaporated at the condenser and expelled
from the machine as water vapour though the exhaust hose.
To utilise the full potential of your air conditioner from initial start up, we recommend
that 800 mls of water be added to the internal water tank via the small draw located at
the rear bottom left side of the machine.
Normally an adequate quantity of water is
collected to keep the recycling process
operating.
During very humid conditions the collection
of water may over take the evaporation rate
and the internal tank may become full.
The maximum water level in the tank is
controlled by a float and micro switch, when
the preset level is exceeded the Full Water
indicator light will illuminate and the
compressor will shut off automatically, the fan
motor will stay on circulating the air.
At this time, you must empty the water tank
as described “Drainage” page 9.
However during low humidity it maybe necessary to add more water to the internal
tank to increase the cooling capacity.
If there is any doubt regards the quantity of water in the tank we suggest
that you drain the tank and start again adding the 800 mls.
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OPERATION
1. Power indicator
2. Fan operating indicator
3. Cooling operating indicator
4. FULL WATER indicator
5. Thermostat
6. Speed switch with options for - LOW
FAN, HIGH FAN, LOW COOL, HIGH COOL.
7. Timer (1-8 hours) as well as ON/OFF
switch
Turning ON/OFF
•Set TIMER to ON for continuous
operation (the unit will operate as
long as it is not turned off). Power
indicator comes on.
•To turn off the unit, turn the TIMER
to OFF position.
Set Timer
Set the TIMER to the desired operating time (1 to
8 hours).When the set time has been reached, the
machine will shut off automatically.
Setting the Temperature
Turn the THERMOSTAT to regulate the
temperature you desired. (This is for cooling
mode only.)
Regulating air flow direction
Turn the roller on air vent to control the air flow
direction of the vertical louvres. (only DAC 9005)
Move the air vent directly to adjust the air flow
direction of the horizontal louvres.
NOTICE!
To prolong the compressor’s life, the compressor will only work 3 minutes after you switch the
unit on or re-switch on.The cooling system will switch off if the ambient temperature is lower
than the set one.The ventilation however, keeps working on the set level. If the ambient
temperature rises above the selected level, the cooling will return to work.
DAC9005
LOW
FAN
HIGH
COOL
HIGH
FAN
LOW
COOL
DAC12005
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5 6 7
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DRAINAGE IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS -
AND STORAGE ONLY
During the process of cooling, water will be generated from the air and collected in the
water tank inside the unit.When the tank is full, the compressor will stop and the Full
Water indicator on the control panel will come on to remind you to empty
the water tank. During this time the fan
will continue to operate circulating the air.
The water tank should be emptied as
follows:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Position the supplied plastic water tray,
flat on the floor, under the drain hole.
3. Remove the water stopper and the
rubber plug. Empty the condensed
water from the air conditioner.
4. When the water tray is almost full,
replace the rubber plug to stop the
flow of water, empty the water tray.
5. Repeat step 2, 3, 4, till all the condensed
water is emptied.
6. After all condensed water is drained,
replace the rubber plug and water
stopper.
The FULL WATER indicator should be off now.
ATTENTION!
1. All condensed water must be drained prior to relocation or storage.
Water stopper
Rubber
plug
Water
tray
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Dehumidification.
NOTE! The machine operates in the cooling mode but it does not lower the room
temperature. It absorbs the excessive humidity present in the air.
1. Plug the unit into a proper electrical outlet.
2. Position the exhaust tube as shown or remove
from the air-conditioner.
3.Turn the TIMER to position ON or 1 to 8
hours automatic timer setting.
4. Set the FAN SPEED control to the desired
output of airflow, high or low.
5. Set the THERMOSTAT to the maximum
cooling position.
6.When the water tank is full, the Full Water
indicator will illuminate and the compressor will
shut off automatically, the fan will stay on
circulating the air. At this time, you must empty the water tank as described in the
Drainage section.
Continuous Drainage.
In very humid conditions to avoid the unit from shutting down when the water tank is
full the unit can also be continuously drained if a convenient drainage position is
available.
Important!
The water is only gravity drained therefore the tube must lay lower and drain at a lower level
than the outlet tube at the rear of the air conditioner.
•Before operating the air conditioner, remove the water stopper, take out the rubber
plug and connect a PVC tube 12mm diameter.
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MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the unit from the mains before beginning the cleaning.
Cleaning the housing
•Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the body clean.
•Never use aggressive chemicals, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or
other cleansing solutions.These all could possibly damage the cabinet.
Cleaning the filter and side vent
•Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly to remove loose dust and dirt from the
filters and then rinse thoroughly under running water (no hotter than 40°C).
•Dry thoroughly before replacing.
NOTICE! Never operate the unit without the filters.
End of season storage
•Unplug the unit.
•Drain the condensed water COMPLETELY (Please
refer to drainage clause).
•Clean or change the filter.
•Turn on the unit in ventilation mode for a couple
of hours, so the inside can dry out completely.
•It is recommended that the unit be put back into
the original carton for storage and do not stack
heavy objects on top of the unit.
Power cord storage
•When the unit is not in use, please store the
power cord as per illustration opposite.
Cord
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.
If the product is treated in the right manner, you should encounter no problems. In case of
difficulties, please check the following points before consulting the maintenance service.
Product does not work • Check whether the product is plugged in.
No cool air • Has three minutes passed after switching on the
unit, check whether the water tray is full.
•The room temperature should be in the operation
range of 18°C-32°C
•Is the set temp higher than the room temp.
•Add water as described on page 7.
Weak ventilation performance • Check if the exhaust hose blocked or kinked.
•Check if the filter and side vent is blocked.
The unit is noisy • Check that the unit is setting on a level surface.
After long usage, the product should be cleaned by a professional maintenance service centre.
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