Friedrich ZoneAir P012A User manual

Service Manual
Portable Air Conditioner
PORT-ServMan (04-09)
Model:
P09A
P09B
P012A
P012B

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.
Post Ofce Box 1540 · San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540
4200 N. Pan Am Expressway · San Antonio, Texas 78218-5212
[phone] · FAX [phone]
www.friedrich.com
Printed in the U.S.A.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CONTACT INFORMATION

Table Of Contents
Important Safety Information ....................................................................................................................2-4
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................4
Unit Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................5
Unit Model and Serial Number Identication ...............................................................................................6
Technical Specications ..............................................................................................................................7
Precautions for use .....................................................................................................................................8
Control Panel Operation ..............................................................................................................................9
Remote Control Operation .........................................................................................................................10
Window Adapter Kit Installation .............................................................................................................11-12
Condensation Handling ..............................................................................................................................13
Maintenance and Service ...........................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................15
Refrigeration System Diagram ....................................................................................................................16
Wiring Diagrams .........................................................................................................................................17
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................18
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualied service technician who is familiar
with the safety procedures required for installation and repair, and who is equipped with the proper tools and
test instruments required to service this product.
Installation or repairs made by unqualied persons can result in subjecting the unqualied person making
such repairs as well as the persons being served by the equipment to hazards resulting in injury or electrical
shock which can be serious or even fatal.
Safety warnings have been placed throughout this manual to alert you to potential hazards that may be
encountered. If you install or perform service on equipment, it is your responsibility to read and obey these
warnings to guard against any bodily injury or property damage which may result to you or others.
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH HAZARDS
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power to the unit before performing inspections, •
maintenance, or service.
Make sure to follow proper lockout/tag out procedures.•
Always work in the company of a qualied assistant if possible. •
Capacitors, even when disconnected from the electrical power source, retain an electrical charge •
potential capable of causing electric shock or electrocution.
Handle, discharge, and test capacitors according to safe, established, standards, and approved •
procedures.
Extreme care, proper judgment, and safety procedures must be exercised if it becomes necessary •
to test or troubleshoot equipment with the power on to the unit.
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.
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.
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
You can receive minor or moderate injury if you do not follow instructions.
A message to alert you of potential property damage will have the
word “NOTICE”. Potential property damage can occur if instructions
are not followed.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Do not spray or pour water on the return air grille, discharge air grille, evaporator coil, control panel, •
and sleeve on the room side of the air conditioning unit while cleaning.
Electrical component malfunction caused by water could result in electric shock or other electrically •
unsafe conditions when the power is restored and the unit is turned on, even after the exterior is dry.
Never operate the A/C unit with wet hands.•
Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specied amperage rating. •
Use on a properly grounded outlet only.•
Do not remove ground prong of plug.•
Do not cut or modify the power supply cord.•
Do not use extension cords with the unit.•
Follow all safety precautions and use proper and adequate protective safety aids such as: gloves, •
goggles, clothing, adequately insulated tools, and testing equipment etc.
Failure to follow proper safety procedures and/or these warnings can result in serious injury or death.•
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAZARDS:
Use approved standard refrigerant recovering procedures and equipment to relieve pressure before •
opening system for repair.
Do not allow liquid refrigerant to contact skin. Direct contact with liquid refrigerant can result in minor •
to moderate injury.
Be extremely careful when using an oxy-acetylene torch. Direct contact with the torch’s ame or hot •
surfaces can cause serious burns.
Make sure to protect personal and surrounding property with re proof materials.•
Have a re extinguisher at hand while using a torch.•
Provide adequate ventilation to vent off toxic fumes, and work with a qualied assistant whenever •
possible.
Always use a pressure regulator when using dry nitrogen to test the sealed refrigeration system for •
leaks, ushing etc.
Make sure to follow all safety precautions and to use proper protective safety aids such as: gloves, •
safety glasses, clothing etc.
Failure to follow proper safety procedures and/or these warnings can result in serious injury or death.•
MECHANICAL HAZARDS:
Extreme care, proper judgment and all safety procedures must be followed when testing, •
troubleshooting, handling, or working around unit with moving and/or rotating parts.
Be careful when, handling and working around exposed edges and corners of sleeve, chassis, and •
other unit components especially the sharp ns of the indoor and outdoor coils.
Use proper and adequate protective aids such as: gloves, clothing, safety glasses etc.•
Failure to follow proper safety procedures and/or these warnings can result in serious injury or death.•
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PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARDS
FIRE DAMAGE HAZARDS:
Read the Installation/Operation Manual for this air conditioning unit prior to operating.•
Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specied amperage rating. •
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.•
Do not remove ground prong of plug.•
Do not cut or modify the power supply cord.•
Do not use extension cords with the unit.•
Failure to follow these instructions can result in re and minor to serious property damage.•
WATER DAMAGE HAZARDS:
Improper installation maintenance, or servicing of the air conditioner unit, or not following the above •
Safety Warnings can result in water damage to personal items or property such.
Insure that the unit has a drain hose properly connected. (Drain hose is optional, see page13)•
Do not drill holes in the bottom of the drain pan or the underside of the unit. •
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the unit and/or minor to serious property •
damage.
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INTRODUCTION
This service manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the installation manuals provided with each unit.
This service manual was written to assist the professional HVAC service technician to quickly and accurately
diagnose and repair any malfunctions of this product.
This manual, therefore, will deal with all subjects in a general nature. (i.e. all text will pertain to all models).
Regarding the Portable Air Conditioner
This Portable Air Conditioner is designed to provide a quick and easy cooling solution for areas that either do not have
air conditioning or areas that the current system cannot maintain at a comfortable level.
This unit is also great as a back-up system in case the primary cooling system should fail.
Other means of conditioning should be employed when the indoor temperature is either below 17°C (63°F) or above
35°C (95°F) .
This unit is designed with human comfort in mind.
IMPORTANT:It will be necessary for you to accurately identify the unit you are
servicing, so you can be certain of a proper diagnosis and repair.
(See Unit Identication.)

UNIT INTRODUCTION
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1. Control panel
2. Air outlet
3. Signal receptor
4. Handle
5. Caster
6. Air outlet hose
7. Air lter
8. Air intake hose
9. 1/2" water outlet drain
10. Power supply cord

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Portable
2nd and 3rd DIGIT - Approximate
BTU/HR (Cooling)
Heating BTU/Hr capacity listed in the
Specication/Performance Data Section
Design Series
Serial Number
Decade Manufactured
L=0 C=3 F=6 J=9
A=1 D=4 G=7
B=2 E=5 H=8
Year Manufactured
A=1 D=4 G=7 K=0
B=2 E=5 H=8
C=3 F=6 J=9
Month Manufactured
A=Jan D=Apr G=Jul K=Oct
B=Feb E=May H=Aug L=Nov
C=Mar F=Jun J=Sept M=Dec
L H G K 00001
Production Run Number
Product Line
R = RAC
RAC SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
MODEL NUMBER CODE
UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER UNIT IDENTIFICATION
P 09 A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS P09A AND P12A
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Model
Cooling Capacity
BTU/h Voltage / Hz Amps Watts
Dimensions
(W” x H” x D”)
Dehumidication
(Pints/Hour)
Indoor Air
Circulation
(CFM)
Refrigerant
Charge)
(R-22)
Locked
Rotor
Amps
Net
Weight
(lbs.)
Circuit
Rating
Plug Face
(NEMA#)
P09A 8900 115/60 8923 19.5” x 33.6” x 15.5” 4.2 212 18 40.5 80 125V/15A 5-15P
P12A 11500 115/60 10.5 1280 19.5” x 33.6” x 15.5” 4.2 235 24.7 40.5 86 125V/15A 5-15P
Model
Cooling Capacity
BTU/h Voltage / Hz Amps Watts
Dimensions
(W” x H” x D”)
Dehumidication
(Pints/Hour)
Indoor Air
Circulation
(CFM)
Refrigerant
Charge)
(410 A)
Locked
Rotor
Amps
Net
Weight
(lbs.)
Circuit
Rating
Plug Face
(NEMA#)
P09B 10000 115/60 10.8 1200 19.25” x 33.62” x 15.55” 4.2 224 21.2 50 77.2 125V/15A 5-15P
P12B 12000 115/60 11.5 1300 19.25” x 33.62” x 15.55” 4.2 235 24.7 50 81.6 125V/15A 5-15P

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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Make sure the unit is installed in an accessible location. •
Do not locate the unit in direct sunlight so as to avoid discoloration of the plastic. •
Keep the unit 1 meter away from television sets or radios to avoid the risk of electromagnetic interference.•
Ensure that the discharge air outlet is free from obstructions and not impeded by walls or other structures. •
Operate the unity ONLY in the upright position.•
When unplugging the unit, hold the power plug securely and pull it out carefully.•
Do not use damaged or improper AC socket.•
Do not use the unit near gas appliances, or
in the vicinity of ammable liquids.
Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD