Fedders Room Air Conditioner User manual

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Important Safety Instructions .................................... 1
Installation
Introduction ............................................................ 3
Window Installation ................................................ 4
Control Panel.............................................................. 6
Operation .................................................................. 7
Maintenance ............................................................ 8
Service & Warranty .................................................... 9
Room Air Conditioner •
Dehumidifier
Please read the operating instructions and safety
precautions carefully and thoroughly before
installing and operating your air conditioner.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
For Future Reference
Write down the model and serial numbers
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls
concerning your air conditioner.

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RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS,
WORDS AND LABELS
What You Need ToKnow About
Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
operating or cleaning tools and equipment.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates an potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Electrical Shock Hazard
•Plug unit only into a grounded electrical outlet.
•Do not use an extension cord or plug adapter with
this unit. Do not alter cord or plug end. Do not
remove warning label on cord.
•Do not operate unit with decorative front or filter
removed.
•If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 115
volts and greater than 7.5 amps, it must have its
own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or
unit should be operated on that fuse or circuit
breaker.
•If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 230
volts, it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker,
and no other device or unit should be operated on
that fuse or circuit breaker.
•We recommend that a qualified electrician install
unit in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances.
•Use copper conductors of correct wire gauge and
protector size only.
250V
30A
250V
15A
125V
15A 250V 20A
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
DANGER
Important Grounding Requirements
•Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug
on the power supply cord, which must be plugged
into a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle for your protection against possible
shock hazard. For models up to and including 7.5
amperes, use a grounding type wall receptacle to
match the cord plug.
•For models above 7.5 amperes use a single outlet
grounding type wall receptacle to match the cord
plug.
Do not operate this air conditioner without proper
time delay circuit protection (circuit breaker or fuse).
Refer to serial plate for proper power supply
requirements.
Recommended WireSizes
(As installed per building code) :
PROTECTOR SIZEWIRE GAUGE
15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM

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DANGER
•Do not remove or modify this plug
•Do not use as an on/off switch
•Do not use outdoors
•Do not push furniture against or place furniture on the
electrical cord. This can trip the test switch and/or
damage the cord and become a potential condition
for arcing
•Do not attempt to repair the cord. If the cord requires
replacement, call an authorized servicer.
•The Arc Detection Device is not a Ground Fault
Interrupter and should not be used as such
• The Arc Detection Device contains an electronic circuit
board and should not be submerged or exposed to
water spray
Power Cord with
Arc Detection Device
The power cord supplied with this air conditioner is
equipped with an Arc Detection Device designed to shut
off power to the unit when it senses an arc fault condition.
An arc fault is an unintentional electrical discharge that
occurs when electrical products or wires are damaged,
aged, or improperly used. An arc fault can be potentially
hazardous if left undetected.
WARNING
•Donot cut, alter or remove any of the expanded
polystyrene (styrofoam) inside this air conditioner.
•Do not introduce objects in the air discharge area. This
could cause permanent damage.
•Do not pour liquids on the air conditioner as this could
cause a malfunction. With the unit unplugged, use a
damp cloth for cleaning the unit.
•Do not use strong solvents to clean the air conditioner.
•Clean the air conditioner filter every two weeks to
avoid overheating caused by air obstruction. Do not
operate without filter.
•Do not obstruct the air intake area of your air
conditioner,as this could cause overheating, thus
activating the unit’s security switch and shutting off the
unit.
•Do not block air circulation to outside louvers of
cabinet.
•Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains, or
furniture, or outside with shrubs, enclosures, or other
buildings.
•Do not run the air conditioner with an outside
protective cover in place. This could result in fire or
mechanical damage within the air conditioner.
•Carefully inspect the location where the air conditioner
will be installed. Be sure it will support the weight of
the unit over an extended period of time.
Use two or more people to move and install air
conditioner. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Resetting
If the Arc Detection Device has tripped, the reset
button will pop up.
Follow these steps to reset the Arc Detection Device:
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet
2. Press the reset button
3. Plug the unit back into electrical outlet
4. Check to see if power has returned to the unit
Testing
You should test the Arc Detection Device equipped
power cord monthly, after every major electrical storm,
or if power to your Room Air Conditioner has been
interrupted.
Follow these steps to test the Arc Detection Device:
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet
2. Press the reset button
3. Plug the unit back into electrical outlet
4. Press test button. Unit should trip and reset button will
pop up.
5. Press reset button again for use
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CAUTION
CAUTION

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Before you start
•Read the instruction manual before operating the unit
for the first time. It contains important information on
operation, safety, maintenance, service and warranty.
•Do not start a damaged units.
•The assembly and connection of the unit must be carried
out according to the instructions. If they are not
followed you run the risk of voiding the warranty.
•The power cord is located in the rear of the unit. Do not
use plug adapters or extension cords. Do not alter plug
end. Only use a grounded electrical outlet.
•Do not allow contact between the unit and water.
•Do not cover the air outlet or air intake
louvers of the unit.
•To avoid the possibility of personal injury, always
disconnect the power supply to the unit before installing
and /or servicing.
Handle
Control
Panel
Air Outlet
Drain Valve
Power Cord
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Description of Parts on the
Portable Cooling Unit
Control Panel Use the electronic control panel to select
the mode, fan speed, set the timer, or
view the current and set room
temperature.
Air Outlet The air outlet discharges the air from the
unit into the room. Use the adjustable
louvers to direct the air.
Handles Use the handles to help move the unit
around the room
Casters Allow you to move the unit from one
room to another without lifting
Room Air Intake Brings room air into the unit for cooling,
heating, or dehumidifying
System Air Intake Outside air is brought into the unit to
cool the internal components.
Exhaust Port Exhausts warm air from the internal
components to the outside.
Serial Plate Identifies unit model and serial number
Drain Valve Drains the internal condensation tank
Power Cord Uses a 3-pronged, grounding plug and
must be plugged into a properly
grounded outlet. Do not alter cord or
plug end. Do not use an extension cord.
Exhaust Port
Serial Plate
Room
Air Intake
System
Air Intake Caster

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Window Panel
Instructions for assembling the window adapter kit
1. Insert tube adapters through the back of the window panel.
2. Secure each tube adapter with four screws through the
front of the window panel.
3. Insert window panel extensions into window panel. Lightly
tighten the screws in the window panel to hold the
extensions in place.
Window Panel
Extension
Tube Adapters
Window Panel
Extension screws
Back of
window panel
AAA
IEC R031.5V
AAA
IEC R03
1.5V
Air Exchange Tubes
Screws
Tube Adapters
Window panel
Window panel extensions
Window adapter kit
An installation parts kit is packed with your unit in a separate
carton. Before you discard the packaging that your unit came
in, please locate the carton that contains these parts and
ensure that all parts are present.
Window panel Attaches to window opening to
allow air exchange for system air
transfer.
Window panel extensions Extends window panel to fit
windows of various dimensions.
Tube adapters Connect Air exchange tubes to
window panel.
Screws 12 screws are included for
assembling the window adapter
kit. Some screws may be partially
assembled onto window panel.
Air exchange tubes Exchanges air between the unit
and outdoors.
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