Excelsior Excelair EPA101A User manual

PORTABLE AIR
CONDITIONER
Instruction Manual for EPA101A
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Read and retain these instructions for future
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SPECIFICATION
Model no.
EPA101A
Cooling capacity
2.6kW
Power/Ampere
consumption
900W
Air volume (max. speed)
330m3/h
Humidity removal capacity
0.8 L/hr
Power supply
220~240V/50Hz
Compressor
rotary
Refrigerant
R-410A
Fan speed
2
Timer
1~12 hours
Working
temperature
Cooling
18 ~ 32oC
Heating
7 ~ 25 oC
Exhaust pipe
Ø 127x1500mm
Net Weight
22 kg
Dimension
305 x 383 x 752 mm (WxDxH)
NOTE:
1. Measuring condition for above is as per EN 14511 :
! Cooling – DB=35°C , WB=24°C
DB = temperature of dry bulb = room temperature
WB = temperature of wet bulb = relative humidity.
2. Test condition for data in our rating label is as per safety regulation: EN 60335-2-40
3. Current & Fuse : F2L250V or T2L250V

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BEFORE USE
• FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
• DO NOT USE IN CABINET, CLOSET, BOATS, CARAVANS OR
SIMILAR LOCATIONS.
• LEAVE THE UNIT TO STAND FOR 12 HOURS BEFORE
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS SUPPLY AFTER TRANSPORT OR
WHEN IT HAS BEEN TILTED (E.G. DURING CLEANING).
• ONLY USE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION ON A FLAT LEVEL
SURFACE AND AT LEAST 50cm FROM ANY OBJECTS (Fig 1 & 4).
• DO NOT USE THE UNIT IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
ENVIRONMENT CONTAINING COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, GASES
OR DUSTS.
• DO NOT USE THE UNIT NEAR SWIMMING POOLS, WASHROOMS
OR SIMILAR WET AREAS.
• DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS ON THE UNIT OR RESTRICT AIR
INLET / OUTLET.
• ENSURE THAT THERE IS AT LEAST 50CM BETWEEN THE SIDES
OF THE APPLIANCE AND ANY FLAMMABLE, HEATING
MATERIALS.
• KEEP THE UNIT AWAY FROM WATER.
• CLOSELY SUPERVISE ANY CHILDREN AND PETS WHEN UNIT IS
IN USE.
• THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS
(INCLUDING CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL , SENSORY
OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND
KNOWLEDGE , UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION
OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY. CHILDREN
SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH APPLIANCE.
• SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE.
• DO NOT PULL THE UNIT ALONG BY THE CORD.
• AVOID OVER-TWISTING, -COILING, -PULLING THE POWER
CORD, NEVER USE NYLON OR IRON WIRE TO TIDE THE POWER
CORD.

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• NEVER REACH TO RETRIEVE THE UNIT IF IT HAS FALLEN IN
WATER. IN SUCH CASE, IMMEDIATELY PULL THE PLUG. HAVE
THE UNIT CHECKED BEFORE USING IT AGAIN.
• DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS.
• IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED
BY AN ELECTRICIAN OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON, TO
AVOID HAZARD.
• THE MAINS SUPPLY MUST CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATION
SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE AT THE BACK OF THE UNIT.
• THE APPLIANCE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL WIRING REGULATIONS.
• DO NOTE EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED ROOM SIZE FOR MAX.
EFFICIENCY.
• CLOSE THE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
• KEEP CURTAINS OR BLINDS CLOSED DURING THE SUNNIEST
PART OF THE DAY.
• KEEP FILTERS CLEAN.
• ONCE ROOM HAS REACHED THE DESIRED CONDITIONS,
REDUCE TEMPERATURE AND VENTILATION SETTING.
• SUGGEST TO SEND THE UNIT FOR PROFESSIONAL
MAINTENANCE PERIODICALLY.
• ONLY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL IS ALLOWED TO DISMANTLE
OR MODIFY THE APPLIANCE.
• THE MACHINE IS TO BE USED ONLY FOR ITS PRESCRIBED
PURPOSE. ANY OTHER USE IS DEEMED TO BE A CASE OF
MISUSE. THE USER/OPERATOR, NOT THE MANUFACTUER WILL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURIES OF ANY KIND
CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THIS

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PARTS
Front
Back
FIG.1
FIG.2
1. Carrying handle
2. Control panel
3. Air outlet
4. Caster
5. Air inlet
6. Exhaust air outlet
7. Cord hanger
8. Water stopper/drainage point
9. Air filter
10. Air inlet
Accessories
11. Outward adapter - for insertion
over hose and into the window
slide.
12. Exhaust pipe.
13. Active carbon filter
14. Extendable window slide - for
filling the open window space
and with hole for connection to
exhaust hose.
15. Drain tube for continuous
drainage
16. Remote control
FIG.3

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INSTALLATION
Installation of the window slide
The unit is a portable air conditioner that may be moved from room to room.
FIG. 4
1. Open the window and insert the window slides into the open gap.
2. Close the window until the window kit is held securely. You may need to adjust the
size of the window kit and secure it with screws. This technique may also be used
for sash windows.
3. Fit the exhaust hose into the exhaust air outlet located on the back of the air
conditioner.
4. Attach the hose adapter onto the exhaust hose.
5. Attach the hose adapter to the window kit.
Window slides

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Mounting of the exhaust pipe
• Use only the hose provided and clip
exhaust hose to the back of the air
conditioner
• Avoid kinks and bends in the exhaust
hose as this will cause expelled
moist air to build up causing the unit
to overheat and shut down. Fig 9 &
10 show correct position
• The hose may be extended from
300mm to 1500mm but for maximum
efficiency use the shortest length
possible.
WARNING!
The length of the exhaust pipe is specially
designed according to the specification of this
product. Do not replace or prolong it with your
own private hose as this could cause the unit
to mal-function.
FIG.5
FIG.6
FIG.7
FIG.8

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Installation of the carbon filter
This machine is equipped with the active carbon filter. The activated carbon is charcoal
that has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of tiny pores between the carbon
atoms. It is used to get rid of unwanted odors (smoke, fumes, and animal odor).
Please note, the carbon filter is not washable, its life span is variable and depends on
the ambient conditions where the unit is used. The filter should be checked periodically
and replaced if necessary (normally, it’s 6 months), below is the installation of the
active carbon filter along with this unit:
FIG.9
1. Remove the filter frame from the unit.
FIG.10
2. Remove the filter fixer from the filter frame.
FIG.11
3. Remove the active carbon filter from its plastic
bag.
FIG.12
4. Attach the active carbon filter to the filter
frame.
FIG.13
5. Attach the filter fixer to the filter frame (the
active carbon filter should be hold between
the filter frame and filter fixer firmly).
FIG.14
6. Insert the filter set (filter frame + active carbon
filter + filter fixer ) into the back of the unit.

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OPERATION
Control panel
FIG.15
1. Mode (function) option button
2. Automatic mode indicator
3. Cooling mode indicator
4. Fan (ventilation) mode indicator
5. “Full Water” indicator
6. Display window
7. Compressor operation indicator
8. High ventilation indicator
9. Low ventilation indicator
10. Speed (ventilation)button
11. Timer operation indicator
12. Timer button
13. “Temperature up' button
14. Remote control receiver
15. ON/OFF (power) button
16. 'Temperature down ' button
17. Sleep button
18. Sleep operation indicator
Automatic mode
In automatic mode, the unit can cool or ventilate depending on ambient temperature and
setpoint adjustment. The unit is preset as follows:
1. If ambient temperature is > 23°C , the unit will be in automatic cooling mode.
Default setting 24°C. During this operation, the indicator for AUTO and COOL
mode light up in green.
2. If the ambient temperature is < or = 23°C, the unit will work in ventialtion mode.
During this operation, the indicator for AUTO and FAN mode light up in green.
Indicators of the functions in progress come on at the same time. *NOTE! The display
window shows the ambient room temperature from 0oC to 50oC
To turn the unit off, press ON/OFF button again.

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Setting mode/function
Press MODE button to select required working mode: automatic, cooling, fan
(ventilation) or heating .
The indicator of your selected mode comes on.
Setting temperature
1. Press 'Temperature up' or 'Temperature down' button to regulate the temperature
you desired (range:18-32°C).
2. The display window will show the temperature you set as you press 'Temperature
up' or 'Temperature down' button. Otherwise, it will always show the ambient
temperature (range:0oC to 50oC).
Setting ventilation speed
1. Press SPEED button to choose the ventilation speed you need, high or low. The
indicator of high or low ventilation will light on at the same time.
2. If the unit is in AUTO mode, it will choose the ventilation speed automatically
according to the ambient temperature (the related indicators will light on), at this
time, the speed switch is invalid.
Setting timer
1. Press TIMER button to set the operating hours you desired (1 to 12 hours, the timer
indicator will light on). When the set time has been reached, the machine will turn
off automatically. The display window will show the hour(s) you set as you press
TIMER button. If the timer button is not pressed, the unit will work continuously.
2. By pressing the timer but without turning on the other functions, you can PRE-SET
the time for the machine to work. For example, if you press the timer to '2', the unit
will work automatically after 2 hours.
Sleep function
1. In cooling mode, by pressing the SLEEP button, the set temperature will increase
1oC at the 1st hour, another 1 oC at the second hour, then keeps at that
temperature.
2. In sleep mode, the ventilation will keep at low speed. Re-press the SLEEP button,
the setting temperature and ventilation speed will return to the pre-selected one.
3. The unit will shut down automatically after the SLEEP function running for 12 hours.
4. Please note, the sleep function is not available while the machine is working
in AUTO or FAN (ventilation) mode.

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All the above functions can also be performed
with the supplied remote control.
This remote control requires 2 pcs AAA batteries
to operate
FIG. 16
Regulating air flow direction
FIG.17
Turn the vertical louvers left & right by moving the
roller on the air vent. For horizontal louvers, adjust
them up & down by hands directly to control the
air flow direction.
NOTICE !
1. To prolong the compressor's life, after switch-off of the unit, please wait for 3 minutes (at
least) before re-switch.
2. 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.
3. This machine is equipped with ANTI-FROST function. While using the heating function during
low temperature, sometimes the heating will stop for a while in order to melt the frost. As
this occurs, just wait for the heating returns to work.

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DRAINAGE
During the process of cooling, some water will be extracted from the air into the unit.
If the reservoir is full, both of the compressor and motor will stop and the units would
buzz (you can press any button to stop the buzz). The Full Water indicator will flash to
show you.
To make the cooling work again, please empty the water by one of the following ways:
1. Turn off the air conditioner and
avoid moving it when full.
2. Position a container (a water tray for
example) underneath the drain hole.
3. Remove the drain knob & rubber
plug from the drain hole and allow
the water to drain out.
4. When the container is almost full,
replace the rubber plug in the drain
hole and empty the water tray.
5. Repeat until the unit is emptied.
6. Replace the rubber plug and tighten
the drain knob firmly.
7. Switch on the unit - the full water or
compressor operating indicator
should not be flashing.
FIG.18
If you wish to operate the unit without the need to empty the water tank, please:
• Remove the drain knob and
rubber plug and retain for future
use.
• Connect the drain tube supplied
to the water outlet as shown and
locate the other end into a drain.
FIG.19
Water hole
Rubber
plug
Drain knob

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• The drain tube may be extended by
adding an extension tube and using a
suitable connector.
FIG.20
Please note
1. The drain must be at or below the
outlet level.
2. Flashing ‘full water’ indicator will not
function in this mode of drainage.
3. If you want to extend the water
tube, you can connect it with
another tube (OD: 18mm)
FIG.21
Drain tube
Originally
supplied tube
Extension tube
(OD: 18 mm)

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MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the air conditioner from the mains before cleaning.
To maximize the efficiency of the air conditioner cleans regularly.
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 hurt the cabinet.
Cleaning the filter
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 40oC).
Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Notice! Never operate the unit without the filters.
End of season storage
• Drain any water in the unit before
completely operating the unit on
ventilation only mode for a few
hours, to thoroughly dry the inside.
• Clean or change the filter.
• Unplug and store the power cord
as shown.
• Replace in the original carton or
cover for storage.
FIG.22
Power cord

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FAULT CHECK LIST
The air conditioner does not
run
! Is the air conditioner plugged in?
! Is there a power failure?
! Is the comp / ‘full water’ indicator flashing?
! Is the room temperature below the set
temperature?
The machine seems to do little
! Is there direct sunshine? (Please put down
the curtain.)
! Are too many windows or doors open?
! Are there too many people in the room?
! Is there something in the room producing
lots of heat?
The machine seems to do
nothing.
! Is the filter dusty, contaminated?
! Is the air intake or output blocked up?
! Is the room temperature below your
selected temperature?
Too noisy
! Is the machine positioned unevenly so as
to create vibration ?
! Is the floor underneath the machine
uneven?
The compressor doesn’t run.
! Is so, it is possible the overheat protection
of the compressor is on. Just wait for the
temperature to drop.
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Never try to repair or dismantle the unit yourself
WARRANTY
For all warranty claims please return to place of purchase. If unit is deemed to be
faulty it will be replaced during the 24 month warranty period.

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For any queries or assistance call
Customer Service
(Australia Only)
1300 174 876
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm EST
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