Friedrich SS08 User manual

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
""" iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
e= iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
e=iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
• "" iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
-I1=1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
_- iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
l:_-iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
"o iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
o=iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
"--"- iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
"'" iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
1!_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_
l/) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_
FRIEDRICH
StandardChassisModels
K_hL 11S-Volt: SS08, SSIO, SS12, SS14, SM15 208-230-Volt: SS12, SS15, SM18, SM21,SM24
SL 22, SL 24, SL 28, SL 36
'_iii
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
KiJhL+
Electric Heat
KLih[+
Heat Pump
115-Volt: YSIO
208-230-Volt: ES12, ES15, YS12, EM18
YM18, EM24, EL36, YL24

ThankyouforyourdecisiontopurchasetheFriedrichHighEfficiencyAirConditioner.YournewFriedrichhasbeencarefullyengineeredandmanufacturedto
giveyoumanyyearsofdependable,efficientoperation,maintainingacomfortabletemperatureandhumiditylevel.Manyextrafeatureshavebeenbuiltinto
yourunittoassurequietoperation,thegreatestcirculationofcool,dryair,andthemosteconomicoperation.
YOU,on ofourentirecompany,
formakingsuchawisepurchase.
g_
_r
iV ®
@ @
Registeryourairconditioner
Modelinformationcan befoundon thename
platebehindthefrontcover.
Please complete and mail the owner
registrationcardfurnishedwith this product,
or registeronline atwww.friedrich.com.
Foryourfutureconvenience,recordthe
modelinformationhere.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE

TableofContents
SafetyPrecautions...................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
UnpackingInstructions.............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
WARNING:BeforeOperatingYourUnit..................................................................................................................................................................................6
StandardFilterCleaning/InstallationInstructions..................................................................................................................................................................7
PremiumCarbonFilterInstallationInstructions.......................................................................................................................................................................8
ControlPanelOperation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
NewK_hlControlOptions......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
ControlPanelOperationInstructions...................................................................................................................................................................................11
RemoteControlOperation.....................................................................................................................................................................................................20
RemoteEffectiveness............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
AirflowSelectionandAdjustment..........................................................................................................................................................................................22
RemoteThermostat...............................................................................................................................................................................................................22
InstallationInstructions..........................................................................................................................................................................................................23
StandardWindowInstallation................................................................................................................................................................................................25
CordRoutingChange............................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Through-the-WallInstallation.................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Finalinspection&Start-upChecklist.....................................................................................................................................................................................40
RoutineMaintenance.............................................................................................................................................................................................................41
ServiceandAssistance.........................................................................................................................................................................................................41
AvailableAccessories............................................................................................................................................................................................................41
TroubleshootingTips..............................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Addendum1...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................45

SafetyPrecautions
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.This is a safety Alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol with the word "WARNING"
or "CAUTION". These words mean:
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in severe personal injury or
death and damage to product or other property.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in personal injury and
damage to product or other property.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what will happen if the instructions are not followed.
Indicates property damage can occur if instructions are not followed.
Refrigeration system
under high pressure
Do not puncture, heat, expose to flame or
incinerate.
Only certified refrigeration technicians should
service this equipment.
R410A systems operate at higher pressures
than R22 equipment. Appropriate safe
service and handling practices must be used.
Only use gauge sets designed for use with
R410A. Do not use standard R22 gauge sets.

Unpackinginstructions
STEP1.
STEP2.
STEP3.
STEP4.
Cutall4 packingstraps.
Removewoodenshippingbardividers.
Removetopfoampads.
Slowlyremoveouterbox,carefulnottoloosendecorativefront.
STEP5.
STEP6.
STEP7.
Slidethe foamfrontsupportforward
Carefullylift decorativefront boxfromfoamfrontsupport
Removedecorativefrontandsetsafelyaside
3
STEP 4_
STEP 7........\
STEP 6_
STEP S.........

WARNING:
Electrical Shock Hazard
BeforeOperatingYourUnit
Do not use the LCDI device as an ON/OFF switch.
Make sure your electrical receptacle has the
same configuration as your air conditioner's
plug. If different, consult a Licensed Electrician.
Do not use plug adapters.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not remove ground prong.
Always plug into a grounded 3 prong oulet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Make surethe wiring isadequate for your unit.
Ifyouhavefuses,theyshouldbeofthetimedelaytype. Beforeyouinstall
or relocatethisunit,besurethattheamperageratingofthecircuitbreaker
or timedelayfusedoes notexceedtheamp ratinglistedin Table1.
DO NOT use an extensioncord.
Thecordprovidedwillcarrythe properamountof electricalpowertothe
unit;anextensioncordmaynot.
Make sure that the receptacle iscompatible with
the air conditioner cord plug provided.
Propergroundingmustbemaintainedatalltimes. Twoprongreceptacles
mustbe replacedwith a groundedreceptaclebya certifiedelectrician,
Thegroundedreceptacleshouldmeetall nationaland localcodesand
ordinances. Youmust use the three prongplug furnishedwith the air
conditioner. Under no circumstancesshouldyou removethe ground
prongfromthe plug.
Test the power cord
All Friedrichroomair conditionersare shippedfrom the factory with a
LeakageCurrentDetectionInterrupter(LCDI)equippedpowercord. The
LCDIdeviceontheendofthe cordmeetstheULandNECrequirements
forcordconnectedairconditioners.
Totestyourpowersupplycord:
1. Plugpowersupplycordintoagrounded3prongoutlet.
2. PressRESET(SeeFigure1).
3. PressTEST,listenfor click;the RESETbuttontrips andpopsout.
4. PressandreleaseRESET(Listenforclick;RESETbuttonlatches
andremainsin). Thepowercordis readyfor use.
Failureto adhere to this precaution may cause
premature equipment malfunction.
Oncepluggedin,the unitwill operatenormallywithoutthe needtoreset
theLCDIdevice. Ifthe LCDIdevicefailstotripwhentestedorifthepower
supplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedwithanewpowersupplycord
from the manufacturer.Contactour TechnicalAssistanceLineat(800)
541-6645.Toexpediteservice,pleasehaveyourmodelnumberavailable.
Table 1.
MODEL
CIRCUIT RATING
OR TIME DELAY
FUSE
REQUIRED
WALL
RECEPTACLE
NEMA
AMP VOLT NO.
SS08, SSlO (z_al)
SS12, SS14 15 125 5-15R
YSIO, SM15
SS12, SS15 (_
SM18, SM21 15 250 6-15R
SL22, SL24
SM24, SL28
ES12, ES15 20 250 6-20R
YS12
SL36, EM18
EM24, EL36 30 250 6-30R
YM18, YL24
Figure 1
WARNING:
rEST BEF ORE EACH USE
i PRESSRESTBretON
2 PLUG LODI [NIO POWER
RECEPTACLE
3 PRESS TEST BUTTON
RESET BU_ ;ON SHOULD
POP UP
4PRESS RESET BU_;ON
OR USE
DO NOT USE I_ ABOVE TEST
AILS/i)_EN GREENUGH_ISON
ir ISWOR_NG
ROPERL_
FRR072

StandardFilterCleaning/InstallationInstructions
STEP1. Swingthe door open and removethe filter by graspingthe
filtergripand pushingthefilter holderupwardand outwar&
Figure 2
Figure 3
J
FRR071
FILTER
GRIP
HAN DLE
FRR052
STEP2. Slidethefilter gripout fromthefilter as shownin Figure4.
NOTE: Makesure thefrontframewith the meshfilter isfacingyou.
Figure 4
FILTER
FILTER
GRIP
FRR047
STEP& Swingthefrontframeopen. Cleanthefrontframebywashing
the dirt fromthefilter. Useamildsoapsolutionif necessary.
Allowfilterto dry.
Figure 5
TOP TAB
FRONT
FRAME WITH
STANDARD
MESH FILTER
FRR048
STEP4. Installthefiltergripbackintothefilterbyslidingitintothefilter.
NOTE: The filter handleslides intothe frame in onlyone direction. If
the tab in the framestopsthe handlefromslidingin,slide the
handlefromthe otherdirection. Do not force the handle into
the frame.
STEP5. Installthefilter backintotheunit. Followthe Instructionson
the insideofthefront door.

PremiumCarbonFilterInstallationInstructions
STEP1. Removethefilter fromthe unitasperthe instructionson the STEP4.
insideofthefilter door.
STEP2.
STEP3.
NOTE:
Holdthefilter atthetop andslide thefiltergripoutas shown
in Figure4.
Ifyoualreadyhavea carbonfilter installedremovethe dirty
filterbylayingthefilterdownandswingingopenthefrontframe
as shownin Figure6.
Makesurethe framewiththe meshisfacing towardsyou.
NOTE:
STEP5.
NOTE:
Placethe newcarbonfilteronthe topofthe backfilterframe.
Thecarbonfilter hasbeencutto thecorrectdimensionand
shouldfit withinthe frameas shownin figure7
Thecarbonfilterisnotare-usablefilter,andneedstobereplaced
everythreemonthsforoptimumefficiency,
Slidethe filter handleback on to hold the framestogether
and slide the assemblyinto the unit asper the instructions
on thedoor.
Thefilter handleslides intothe frame in onlyone direction. If
thetab in theframe stopsthe handlefrom slidingin, slidethe
handlefromthe otherdirection. Donot force the handle into
the frame.
Figure 6
/
//
//
FRONTFRAMEWITH
MESHFILTER
FRR050
Figure 7
Inl
Jtl
=
FRR051

ControlPanelOperation
Let'scheckouthowtocontrolyourairconditioner.Onthecontrolpanel,justabovethePOWER,isa liquidcrystaldisplay(LCD).Allofthecontrolpanelfunction
buttonsandmodeiconscan beviewedin Figure8.
PowerOn - Pressthe buttonto turnon theair conditioner.The powerbuttonilluminatesto indicatethatthe powerison. Thebacklightonthe powerswitch
willautomaticallydimto20% intensityafter15secondsofinactivity.Theremotecontrolcanalsobeusedtoturn powerON/OFF(SeeRemoteControl).
Display- Thedisplayis a highefficiencyLCDwith abuilt-inwhitebacklight.The backlighthasan automatictwo (2)stepdimfunction.After 15secondsof
inactivity,thedisplaydimsto 20%intensity.Afteran additional120seconds,the displayswitchesoff. Touchinganybuttonautomaticallychangesthe display
tofull brightness.
Therearethreecontrolpush buttonsoneach sideofthe display.
Figure 8
SYSTEM FAN MODE FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE
Cycles between Sets fan to either: Sets fan speed: Increment UP
AUTO, HEAT, - Cycle automatically LOW, MED,
COOL, or FAN -Run continuously HIGH orAUTO TEMPERATURE:
ONLY (if equipped) Increment DOWN
(if equipped)
TIMER /SCHEDULE
Turns ON or OFF
IR WINDOW ON IOFF
Do not block Turns unit onloff
AUTO
Automatically switches
between cool &
FAN SPEED
Selectedfan speed
COOL HEAT FAN CONTROL
ONLY LOCKED MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
WI-FI
)PERATING
(if equipped)
WAIT
2 DIGIT DISPLAY
Shows Setting for:
- Set Point (Temperature)
- Room Temperature
- Clock (AM/PM)
SCHEDULE ON
AUTO SPEED FILTER
Automatically Check /Clean
selects best fan
cooling speed
SMART OPERATING
(if equipped)

Ki.ihlControlOptions
The K_Jhlgivesyoua varietyofoptionsfor control,programming,and
schedulingincludingwirelesscapabilities
WirelessProgrammingandControl:
• ThenewFriedrichLinkTM Adapter(soldseperately)allowsyoutoconviently
control,programandmonitoryourairconditioningunitremotelyfroma
smartphoneorcomputer•
FriedrichLinkTM AdapteraccessoryavailablethroughFriedrichauthorized
retailersor www.friedrich.com.See FriedrichLinkTM Adaptersectionon
www.friedrich.comforcompletedetails.
Pre-ProgrammedScheduling Options:
Yourunit'sdigitalcontrolcomesequippedwitha24-hourtimerand twopre-
programmed7-dayenergymanagementoptions•
24-HourTimer
The24-hourtimerallowsyouto turnthe unitoff andon at pre-settimesby
settinganonandofftimeontheunitcontrolpanel.(Seepage12fordetailson
timerset-up.)
Pre-programmedEnergyManagement
Yourunit comes from the factory with two (2) Pre-programmedEnergy
ManagementsettingsareshowninAddendum1(Residential& Commercial
ScheduleTable).
EnergyManagementScheduleOptionsare:
1. ResidentialSchedule-40 Hr.WorkWeek
2. CommercialSchedule-5-DayBusinessWeek
The"Residential"(40Hr.WorkWeek)Schedulehasfour(4)timeperiods:06:00,
08:00,18:00,and22:00.ThisoptionwillcauseyourK_JhlQunittoraisetheroom
temperaturetemporarilyto85°Fduringthehourswhenmostpeopleareaway
atwork,lowerthemagainto78°Fpriortothetimewhenmostpeoplewillreturn
home,andthenraiseslightlyto82°Fto maintaina comfortabletemperature
overnight.
The"Commercial"(5-DayBusinessWeek)Schedulehastwo(2)timeperiods:
07:00and18:00.Thisoptionwillcauseyourairconditionertoraisetemperatures
to84°Faftertypicalworkinghoursandonweekendswhencommercialspaces
aretypicallyunoccupied•
(SeeControlPanelOperationInstructionsSection)
CustomizableProgrammingOptions:
Customizableschedules,withuptofourtemperatureadjustmentsperday,can
eitherbeuploadedtotheunitviatheairconditioner'sbuiMnmicroUSBinterface
or convenientlytransmittedwirelesslyusingthenewFriedrichLinkTM Adapter
accessory,greatlysimplifyingtheprogrammingdoneormultipleunits.
SeeFigure9.
See www.friedrich.com for complete Customizable
Programming instructions.
Figure 9
l
TM
FriedrichLink Adapter
10