Frostar FR-E7 User manual

Window Type Air Conditioner
Thank you for purchasing frostar window type air conditioner. Please read the user
manual carefully before installation and well keep user manual for your later reference.
Model:FR-E7
FR-E9
FR-E12
FR-E18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for choosing air conditioner. Our design is based on the best efficiency and the lowest
noise operation and it can keep the room comfortable. Please read this operating manual carefully before
operating the unit and keep it for consultation.
CONTENTS
Function
Operating condition
Power requirement
Installation
Notes for installation
Part identification 8
Air direction adjustment 8
Main switch operation procedure 9
Operation tips 10
Caution 11
Care and maintenance 12
Trouble shooting guide 13
Operation procedure
Structure mechanism and Installation
Care and maintenance
3
3
4
7
2
Precautions 1
After service 14
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 fortheir safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Please read this operating manual carefully before operating the unit.
for reference.
The figures in this manual may be different with the material objects, please refer to the material objects
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
NOTICE:

Explanation of Symbols
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates important but not hazard-related information,
used to indicate risk of property damage.
Indicates a hazard that would be assigned a signal word
WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
N OTIC E

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Precautions
Warning
Working temperature range
※ Operating Temperature Range
Indoor side DB/WB(°C)
Maximum cooling 32/23 43/-
Maximum heating 27/- 24/18
Outdoor side DB/WB(°C)
The operating temperature range (outdoor temperature) for cooling only unit is
18°C~ 43°C.
electric shock.
Please contact dealer when you need to repair air conditioner.
injury or damage.
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction.
● Do disconnect power supply when cleaning air conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause
● Do not repair air conditioner by yourself. It may cause electric shock or damage.
● Maintenance must be performed by qualified professionals.Otherwise, it may cause
● The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
● Children being supervised not to play with the appliance.
Please install the devices for short-circuit protection and electrical leakage protection
According to the local safety regulations, use qualified power supply circuit and circuit
when installing the air conditioner.
break.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The air conditioner should be installed in accordance with national wiring regulation.
Air Conditioner should be properly grounded. Incorrect grounding may cause electric
shock.
hazard.
broken.
injury or damage.
personal injury.
● Do not connect air conditioner to multi-purpose socket.Otherw
● This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
ise, it may cause fire
● Do install the air switch. If not, it may cause malfunction.
● Do not spill water on the remote controller’otherwise the remote controller may be
● Do not spray water on air conditioner. It may cause electric shock or malfunction.
● Do not extend fingers or objects into air inlet or air outlet. It may cause personal
● Do not step on air conditioner, or put heavy objects. It may cause damage or
● Do not block air outlet or air inlet. It may cause malfunction.
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Function
Introduction
Window type room air conditioners can regulate the room
temperature and dry the room. It is convenient for your work,study
and life. It can be widely used in residence, shop, hotel, office, library
and laboratory, and so on.
Room
temp.
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Wind
direction
Winter
Cooling in summer
In hot summer, Air conditioner can cool down
theroom air by transferring heat out.
Without reducing the room temp., air conditioner can
dehumidify and make the room air dry and comfortable.
Dehumidifying in rainy or
humid season
Exchange fresh air
Open storm door to keep the fresh air in the room.
Dry
Fresh Air

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Operating Condition
Please operate air conditioner in the correct conditions as following.
Power requirement
COOL mode operation
DRY mode operation
Outdoor temperature should be in range of 18 to 43 ,
otherwise it is possible for air conditioner to breakdown.
Outdoor temperature should be in range of 18
to 43 , otherwise it is possible for air conditioner
to breakdown.
Room humidity should be lower than 90%.
Otherwise, it is possible for air conditioner to dew
at air conditioner surface and even drop water af-
ter running for so much time. But this is normal.
Water pipe
The electric components will be damaged when the voltage is too high.
If the voltage is too low, the compressor will vibrate violently to dam-
age the refrigerant system and easily cause the compressor and elec-
tric components not work.
The ground must be connected.
Special socket must be used. Furthermore, the socket and wiring
must conform to the wiring regulations. And the earthing method
must be reliable.
In fixed circuit, there must be electricity leakage protection switch
of enough power capacity and air switch with enough space.
Earth wire To ensure the reliable earthing, please do not connect earth wire to the following places:

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Installation
Installation precaution:
Window type conditioner is so valuable and the improper installa-
tion of it will cause a lot of damage! Please associate the profes-
sional technician to install the unit and don’t install it by yourself.
Otherwise, we are not responsible for the damage like this.
Location:
The condensation water must be drained away conveniently.
Install air conditioner unit far away from TV set or radio
etc. to avoid disturbing video or voice.
In salt and coastal area or place where is near thermal springs
and polluted by sulphurous gas, or other special areas, please
contact the seller before use.
Avoid a place where is possible for inflammable gas to leak out.
Avoid other heat sources or direct sun light.
Avoid a place where is easy for children to touch.
For window type air conditioner with remote
control, install in a location where is strong elec-
tromagnetic disturbance, you should contact the
seller to slove the problem in advance to avoid
the malfunction in use.
How to install:
Choose a location where there are no any obstacle surrounding
the unit, and the plug is accessible.
Prepare the installation hole slightly bigger than unit size.
Choose the installation space according to the following diagram.
Don't use the unit in the immediate surrondings of
a laundry, a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

Sunshade board
Wall
Wooden frame
Rubber plate
Support
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Horizontal line
Horizontal line
Installation procedure:
1) Remove the sticker from the front panel.
2) Put the unit into the installation hole.
When installing the unit, it should be slanted
down to the back to avoid the enlargement of
noise or vibration. (Slant between 6-10mm. )
(Shown at right figure.)
The installation place should be strong enough
to avoid the enlargement of noise or vibration.
3) Fill up sews in the cabinet with sponge or foam.
Installation assistance:
Use iron support
The installation hole should be strong enough to
support the air conditioner. If it cannot, iron sup-
port has to be used outdoors.
Iron support should be fixed on the building (Shown
at right figure.)
Use sunshade board
Air conditioner should avoid anything to be dropped
into it and avoid direct sunshine. If there is no cover
on it, you should contact the seller for installing
the sunshade board. When installing the sunshade
board, don’t let it block the air inlet at the side grille.

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Note:
Drain pan and drain hose must be installed before using reverse cycle models.
Drain hose or tubing can be purchased locally to satisfy your particular needs.
Drain water for another style:
To get the maximum cooling efficiency, the air conditioner is designed to splash the condensation water on the
condenser coil.
To the cooling only unit,If the splashing sound annoys you, you can provide an outside drain by using the follo
-wing procedure, whichmay however cause a small loss of performance.
1. Slide out the chassis from the cabinet.
2. Remove the rubber plug from the body base plate.
3. Install the drain pan to the corner of the cabinet with 2 screws.
4. Connect the drain hose to the outlet on the drain pan bottom.
5. Slide the chassis into its original place in the cabinet.
Drain water for one style:
To get the maximum cooling efficiency,the air conditioner is designed to splash the condensate on the
condenser coil.
If the splashing sound annoys you, you can provide an outside drain by using the following procedure,
which may however cause a small loss of performance.
1.There is a drainage outlet at the back of the unit.
2.Remove cover from the drainage outlet, and then connect drainage joint to it with screw.
3.Connect the drain hose to the outlet.
Note:
Drain hose or tubing can be purchased locally
to satisfy your particular needs.
Drainage outlet
Washer
Drainage joint
Install
Cover
Remove