Gree GPA05AK User manual

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Owner's Manual
Original Instructions
Portable air conditioner
Models:
GPA05AK
GPA06AK
Thank you for choosing our product.
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before operation and
retain it for future reference.

Content
Operation Notices
Operation Environment...........................................................................................1
Safety Warning........................................................................................................2
Part's Name.............................................................................................................3
Operation Guide
Operation Introduction for Control Panel .................................................................4
Buttons on Remote Controller ..................................................................................6
Introduction for Icons on Display Screen .................................................................6
Introduction for Buttons on Remote Controller.........................................................7
Function Introduction for Combination Buttons........................................................9
Operation Guide.................................................................................................... 10
Replacement of Batteries in Remote Controller.....................................................10
Maintenance
Clean and Maintenance...........................................................................................11
Malfunction
Malfunction Analysis ...............................................................................................13
Installation Notice
Installation Precaution ............................................................................................16
Preparation before Installation................................................................................17
Installation
Removing Collected Water ....................................................................................19
Installation in a double-hung sash window.............................................................22
Installation in a sliding sash window.......................................................................25
Install Wire Hook ....................................................................................................18
Operation Test.......................................................................................................32
Installation and Disassembly of Heat Discharge Pipe ...........................................30
Attached Sheet
Electric Schematic Diagram...................................................................................33
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 the appliance.

Explanation of Symbols
1.Damage the product due to improper use or misuse of the product;
2.Alter, change, maintain or use the product with other equipment without abiding
by the instruction manual of manufacturer;
After verification, the defects are due to improper operation during transportation
of product;
4.
Operate, repair, maintain the unit without abiding by instruction manual or related
regulations;
5.
After verification, the problem or dispute is caused by the quality specification or
performance of parts and components that produced by other manufacturers;
6.
The damage is caused by natural calamities, bad using environment or force
majeure.
7.
After verification, the defect of product is directly caused by corrosive gas;3.
Exception Clauses
Manufacturer will bear no responsibilities when personal injury or
property loss is caused by the following reasons.
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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
N OT IC E
If it needs to install, move or maintain the air conditioner, please contact dealer
or local service center to conduct it at first. Air conditioner must be installed,
moved or maintained by appointed unit. Otherwise, it may cause serious
damage or personal injury or death.
When refrigerant leaks or requires discharge during installation, maintenance,
or disassembly, it should be handled by certified professionals or otherwise in
compliance with local laws and regulations.

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Operation Environment
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The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range:
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at smooth and flat ground.
Avoid direct sunshine.●
61°F~95°F(16°C ~ 35°C).
The appliance is for indoor use only.
The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
This air conditioner can only be used for family, not for
commercial industry.
Reserved space around the air conditioner should be 12″(30cm)
at least.
Do not operate the air conditioner at humid environment.
Please keep air inlet and air outlet clean, no obstacles.
During operation, close doors and windows to improve cooling effect.
Please put the air conditioner at smooth and flat ground for operation
to avoid noise and vibration.
This air conditioner is equipped with castors. Castors should slide
Prohibit inclining or turning over the air conditioner. If there’s abnor-
mity,please disconnect power immediately and contact dealer.
12inchs 12inchs
12inchs

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Safety Warning
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.
Before cleaning or maintaining the air conditioner, please turn off
air conditioner and pull out the power plug.
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Before operation, please confirm whether power specification
complies with that on nameplate.
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Please use the grounded power. Make sure the gorunding is reliable.
●Do not insert or pull out the power plug with wet hands.
●If abnormal condition occurs (e.g. burned smell), please
disconnect power at once and then contact local dealer.
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●Do not splash or pour water on air conditioner. Otherwise, it may
cause short circuit or damage to air conditioner.
When nobody is taking care of the unit, please turn it off and
remove the power plug or disconnect power.
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Children and disabled people are not allowed to use the
portable room air conditioner without supervision.
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If drainage hose is used, ambient temperature can't be lower than
0 .Otherwise, it will cause water leakage to air conditioner.
●Do not use an extension cord.
●Prohibit operating the unit in the bathroom or laundry room.
●Prohibit inserting any objects into the air conditioner.
●Do not repair or disassemble the air conditioner by yourself.
●Do not put or hang dripping objects above the air conditioner.
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Keep children from playing or climbing on the air conditioner.
●Far away from fire source, inflammable and explosive objects.
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●Make sure the power cord hasn’t been pressed by hard objects.
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Prohibit operating heating equipment around the air conditioner.
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Do not pull or drag the power cord to pull out the power plug or
move the air conditioner.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons 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.
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maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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1Controller panel
2Guide louver
3Swing louver
4Castor
10 Heat discharge pipe
11 Joint B+C
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6Plug of power cord
7Filter
8Air inlet
9Joint A
Remote controller
This picture is only for reference. Please refer to the actual product
for the appearance.
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Part's Name
NOTICE:
Heat discharge pipe and other installation accessories can't be discarded.

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Name of control panel
ON/OFF button
Mode button
+ / - button
Fan speed indicator
Dual-8 nixie tube
Fan mode indicator
Cool mode indicator
Dry mode indicator
Sleep button
Fan button
Timer button
Operation of control panel
Note:
● After putting through the power, the air conditioner will give out a sound. After
that, you can operate the air conditioner by the control panel.
● Under ON status, after each pressing of the button on control panel, the air
conditioner will give out a sound. Meanwhile, corresponding indicator on control
panel will be bright.
● Under OFF status, dual-8 nixie tube on control panel won’t display.
Under ON status, dual-8 nixie tube on control panel will display set temperature
under cooling mode, while it won’t display under other modes.
Pressing this button can turn on or turn off the air conditioner.
Under cooling mode, press “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease set temperature by
1°F(°C). Set temperature range is 61°F(16°C)~86°F(30°C). Under auto, drying
or fan mode, this button is invalid.
ON/OFF button
+ / - button
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Operation Introduction for Control Panel

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Press this button and the mode will circulate according to below sequence:
COOL→DRY→FAN
COOL: Under this mode, cooling mode indicator is bright. Dual-8 nixie tube displays
set temperature. Temperature setting range is 61°F(16°C)~86°F(30°C).
DRY: Under this mode, drying mode indicator is bright. Dual-8 nixie tube won’t
display.
FAN: Under this mode, the air conditioner only blow fan. Fan indicator is bright.
Dual-8 nixie tube won’t display.
Mode button
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Press this button and the fan speed will circulate as “low speed→ medium speed →
high speed→ auto fan→ low speed”.
Fan button
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Timer button
5
Press timer button to enter into timer setting mode. Under this mode, press " "
or " " button to adjust the timer setting. Timer setting will increase or decrease
0.5 hour by pressing " " or " " button within 10 hours, while timer setting will
increase or decrease 1 hour by pressing " " or " " button beyond 10 hours.
After timer setting is finished, the unit will display temperature if there’s no
operation for 5s. If timer function is started up, the upper indicator will keep the
display status. Others, it won’t be displayed. Under timer mode, press timer button
again to cancel timer mode.
+
+
+
-
-
-
Sleep button
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Press sleep button to enter into sleep mode. If the controller operates at cooling
mode, after sleep mode is started up, preset temperature will increase by 2°F(1°C)
within 1 hour ;preset temperature will increase by 4°F(2°C) within 2 hours and then
the unit will operate at this temperature all the time; Sleep function is not available
for fan mode, drying mode and auto mode. If sleep function is started up, the upper
indicator will keep the display status. Others, it won’t be displayed.
Operation Introduction for Control Panel

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Buttons on remote controller
Introduction for icons on display screen
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3
4 5
6 7
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3
5
2
4
6
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ON/OFF button
MODE button
+/- button
FAN button
X-FAN button
SLEEP button
TIMER button
Timer on Timer off
Sending signal
x-fan operation
sleep operation
lock
set speed
Set timeSet temperature
fan operation
dry operation
cool operation X-

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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
Note:
● When power is connected(stand by condition), you can operate the air conditioner
through the remote controller.
● When unit is on, each time you press the button on remote controller, the sending
signal icon " " on the display of remote controller will blink once. If the air con-
ditioner gives out a beep sound, it means the signal has been sent.
● When unit is off, set temperature will be displayed on the remote controller (If the
light of indoor unit display is turned on, the corresponding icon will be displayed);
When unit is on, it will display the icon of the on-going function.
Press this button to turn unit on/off.
ON/OFF button
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Pressing this button once can select your required mode circularly as below (the
corresponding icon " " will be lit up after the mode is selected):
● When selecting cool mode, air conditioner will operate under cool mode. Then
press + or - button to adjust set temperature. Press FAN button to adjust fan speed.
● When selecting dry mode, air conditioner will operate at low fan speed under dry
mode. In dry mode, fan speed can't be adjusted.
● When selecting fan mode, air conditioner will operate in fan mode only. Then
press FAN button to adjust fan speed.
COOL DRY FAN
MODE button
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● Pressing + or - button once will increase or decrease set temperature by 1°F(°C).
Hold + or - button for 2s, set temperature on remote controller will change quickly.
Release the button after your required set temperature is reached.
● When setting Timer On or Timer Off, press + or - button to adjust the time. (See
TIMER Button for setting details)
+ / - button
3
Pressing this button can select fan speed circularly as: AUTO, SPEED 1 ( ),
SPEED 2 ( ), SPEED 3 ( ).
AUTO
FAN button
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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
Note:
● Under Auto speed, air conditioner will select proper fan speed automatically
according to ambient temperature.
● Fan speed can't be adjusted under Dry mode.
Under Cool and Dry mode, press this button to turn on Sleep function. Press this
button to cancel Sleep function. Under Fan mode, this function is unavailable.
SLEEP button
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● When unit is on, press this button to set Timer Off. T-OFF and H icon will be
blinking. Within 5s, press + or - button to adjust the time for Timer Off. Pressing
+ or - button once will increase or decrease the time by 0.5h. Hold + or - button
for 2s, time will change quickly. Release the button after your required set time
is reached. Then press TIMER button to confirm it. T-OFF and H icon will stop
blinking.
● When unit is off, press this button to set Timer On. T-ON and H icon will be
blinking. Within 5s, press + or - button to adjust the time for Timer On. Pressing
+ or - button once will increase or decrease the time by 0.5h. Hold + or - button
for 2s, time will change quickly. Release the button after your required set time
is reached. Then press TIMER button to confirm it. T-ON and H icon will stop
blinking.
● Cancel Timer On/Off: If Timer function is set up, press TIMER button once to
review the remaining time. Within 5s, press TIMER button again to cancel this
function.
TIMER button
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X-FAN button
5
Press this button under cool and dry mode to start up x-fan function,Press this
button again to cancel x-fan function.
Note:
● When x-fan function is on, if the air conditioner is turned off, indoor fan will still
operate at low speed for a while to blow the residual water inside the air duct.
● During x-fan operation, press X-FAN button to turn off x-fan function. Indoor fan
will stop operation immediately.

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Introduction for buttons on remote controller
Function introduction for combination buttons
Press “+” and “-” buttons simultaneously can turn on or turn off child lock function.
When child lock function is started up, LOCK indicator on remote controller is ON.
If you operate the remote controller, remote controller won’t send signal.
Note:
● Range of time setting is: 0.5~24h
●The interval between two motions can't exceed 5s, otherwise the remote con-
troller will exit setting status.
Child lock function
Temperature display switchover function
Under OFF status, press “-” button and “MODE” button simultaneously can switch
between °C and °F.
Under switch-on or switch-off state, you may hold "+"and "FAN" buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds to set the lamp on or off and send the code. After
being energized the lamp is defaulted on.
Light function

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Operation guide
Replacement of batteries in remote controller
● During operation, point the remote control signal sender at the receiving
window on indoor unit.
● The distance between signal sender and receiving window should be no more
than 8m, and there should be no obstacles between them.
or wireless telephone; remote controller should be close to indoor unit during
operation.
● Replace new batteries of the same model when replacement is required.
● When you don’t use remote controller for a long time, please take out the
batteries.
● If the display on remote controller is fuzzy or there’s no display, please
replace batteries.
1. After putting through the power, press "ON/OFF" button on remote controller to
turn on the air conditioner.
2. Press "MODE" button to select your required mode: COOL, DRY, FAN.
3. Press "+" or "-" button to set your required temperature. (Temperature can’t be
adjusted under auto mode).
4. Press "FAN" button to set your required fan speed: auto, low, medium and high
speed.
reinstall
remove
battery
cover of battery box
1. Press the back side of remote controller on the
spot marked with " ", and then push out the
cover of battery box along the arrow direction.
2. Replace two No.7 (AAA 1.5V) dry batteries and
make sure the positions of + and- polar are
correct.
3. Reinstall the cover of battery box.
NOTICE

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Clean and Maintenance
Clean outer case and grille
Clean grille: Use cleaner or soft brush to clean it.
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Clean outer case:
If there's dust on the surface of outer case, please use soft towel
to wipe it. If the outer case is very dirty (such as grease), please
use neutral abluent to wipe it.
After the filter is cleaned and
dried, reinstall it well.
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Use cleaner or water to clean the
NOTICE
dust in the operation environment, you can increase clean frequency.
as grease), use warm water 104°F
(40°C) melted with neutral
abluent to clean it and then put at
shady place to dry it.
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WARNING
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Before cleaning the air conditioner, please turn off the unit and disconnect
power. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.
Do not wash air conditioner with water. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.
Do not use volatile liquid (such as thinner or gas) to clean the air conditioner.
Otherwise, it may damage the appearance of air conditioner.
Do not use liquid or corrosive detergent clean the appliance and do not splash
water or other liquid onto it, otherwise, it may damage the plastic components,
even cause electric shock.

Clean and Maintenance
Clean heat discharge pipe
Remove the heat discharge pipe from air conditioner, clean and dry it , and then
reinstall it. (For the method of installation and removal , please refer to the
instruction for "Installation and disassembly of heat discharge pipe").
Checking before use-season
1. Check whether air inlets and air outlets are blocked.
2. Check whether plug and socket are in good condition.
3. Check whether lter is clean.
4. Check whether batteries are installed in remote controller.
5. Check whether joint, window bracket and heat discharge pipe are installed tightly.
6. Check whether heat discharge pipe is damaged.
Checking after use-season
1. Disconnect power supply.
2. Clean lter and outer case.
3. Remove dust and sundries on the air conditioner.
4.
Eliminate accumulated water in chassis (refer to the section of "Drainage way"
for details).
5. Check whether window bracket is damaged or not. If yes, please contact dealer.
Long-time storage
If you don't use the air conditioner for a long time, please maintain it by following
steps for good performance:
● Make sure there's no accumulated water in chassis and the heat discharge pipe is
disassembled.
● Pull out the plug and wrap the power cord.
● Clean the air conditioner and pack it well to prevent dust.
Notice for recovery
● Many packing materials are recyclable materials. Please deal with them through
local recycle bin.
● If you want to throw away the air conditioner, please contact local division or
consultant service center for the correct disposal method.
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Malfunction Analysis
Please check below items before asking for maintenance. If the malfunction still
can’t be eliminated, please contact local dealer or qualied professionals.
Phenomenon Troubleshooting Solution
Air conditioner
can't operate
Air conditioner
can't receive
signal from
remote contr-
oller or remote
controller is
not sensible.
Poor cooling
(heating)
● Power failure?
● Whether the unit is interfered
seriously (such as static pres-
sure, unstable voltage)?
● Whether remote controller is
within the receiving range?
● Whether it's blocked by obst-
acles?
● Is sensitivity of remote contr-
oller low?
● Whether there’s uorescence
lamp in the room?
● Is the power too low?
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Whether the air lter is too dirty?
● Whether the set temperature is
proper?
● Whether door and window are
closed?
● Is plug loose?
● Whether the air switch is trip-
ped off or fuse is burnt?
● Is there's malfunction for the
circuit?
● Whether the unit is restarted up
after stopping immediately?
● Wait after power recovery.
● Please pull out the plug. Ins-
ert the plug after about 3min,
and then turn on the unit.
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The receiving range of remote
controller is 8m. Do not exce-
ed this range.
● Remove the obstacles.
● Check the batteries of remote
controller. If the power is low,
please replace the batteries.
● Move the remote controller
close to air conditioner.
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Turn off the uorescence lamp
and try it again.
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Wait after voltage is resumed.
● Clean the air lter.
● Adjust the temperature.
● Close door and window.
● Reinsert the plug.
● Ask professional person to
replace air switch or fuse.
● Ask professional person to
replace circuit.
● Wait for 3min, and then turn
on the unit again.
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Phenomenon Troubleshooting Solution
● Temperature can't be adjus-
ted under auto mode.
● Temperature set-
ting range: 61°F(16°C)~
86°F(30°C).
Set tempera-
ture can't be
adjusted.
● Whether the unit operates un-
der auto mode?
● Whether the required temper-
ature exceeds the temperature
setting range?
Malfunction analysis
● Whether air outlet or air inlet is
blocked?
● Under heating mode, whether
indoor temperature ireaches
set temperature?
● Whether heating mode is sta-
rted up just now?
● Whether evaporator is defros-
ted? (observe it by pulling out
● Eliminate the obstacles.
● mobile unit will stop blowing
fan after reaching set
temperature.
● In order to prevent cold air,
air conditioner will delay for a
while to be started up, which
is the normal phenomenon.
● It's the normal phenomenon.
Air conditioner is defrosting.
will resume operation.
No fan blowed
out from air
conditioner
There's off the room, such as furniture,
cigarette etc.
source.
There's abnor-
mal sound du-
ring operation
● Whether the unit is interfered
by thunder, radio, etc?
● Disconnect power, put thro-
ugh the power again, and
then turn on the unit again.
You can heard
sound
● Whether the unit is turned on
or turned off just now?
rigerant inside the air condit-
ioner, which is the normal
phenomenon.
You can heard
the sound of
"PAPA"
● Whether the unit is turned on
or turned off just now?
● Heat expansion or shrinkage
for the panel due to change
of temperature, which cause
friction sound.
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Malfunction analysis
Malfunction code
Chassis is full of water.
Malfunction of ambient
temperature sensor.
Please contact professional person to deal
with it.
Malfunction of evaporator
temperature sensor.
Please contact professional person to deal
with it.
1. Pour out the water inside chassis.
2. If "H8" still exits, please contact professional
person to maintain the unit.
● If there're following phenomenon, please turn off the air conditioner and discon-
nect the power immediately, and then contact dealer immediately.
●If operate the air conditioner under abnormal condition, it may cause malfunc-
→ Power cord is overheating or damaged.
→Abnormal sound during operation.
→ Water leakage
F0
F2
F1
H8
H3
E8
F4
1.Refrigerant is leaking
2.System is blocked
1. Re-energize the unit after turning off and
pulling out the plug for 30min;
2. If there's still malfunction, please contact
after-sales service.
Overload protection for compressor
Overload malfunction
1.Check if the unit is under high-temperature
and high-humidity environment; if ambient
temperature is too high, power off the unit and
then energize it for operation after the ambient
temperature drops to 35 below.
2. Check if the evaporator and condenser are
blocked by some objects; if yes, take away the
objects, power off the unit and then energize
it for operation.
3. If the malfunction still occur, please contact
our after-sales service center.
Outdoor tube temperature
sensor is open/short-circuited.
Please contact after-sale service person
to deal with it.
WARNING

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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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Do not use damaged or non-standard power cord.
Installation Precaution
WARNING
Be caution during installation and maintenance. Prohibit incorrect operation
to prevent electric shock, casualty and other accidents.
Selection of installation location
Requirements for electric connection
2.
objects spread in the air.
3. The place with high-frequency devices (such as welding machine, medical equipment). The place near coast area.
4.
Basic requirement
Installing the unit in the following places may cause malfunction. If it is unavoidable,
please
consult the local dealer:
5. The place with oil or fumes in the air. The place with sulfureted gas.
6. Other places with special circumstances.
1.
2.
Air inlet should be far away from obstacles and do not put any objects near air outlet.
Otherwise, it will affect the radiation of heat discharge pipe.
3. Please try your best to keep far away from fluorescent lamp.
4.
Select a location where the noise and outflow air emitted by the outdoor unit will not affect
neighborhood.
Requirement of air conditioner
The appliance shall not be installed in the laundry.
1. Must follow the electric safety regulations when installing the unit.
2.
3. According to the local safety regulations, use qualified power supply circuit.
WARNING:
Safety precaution
4.
5. Properly connect the live wire, neutral wire and grounding wire of power socket.
For appliances with type Y attachment,the instructions shall contain the substance of
the following.If the supply cord is damaged,it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
6.
Be sure to cut off the power supply before proceeding any work related to electricity and
safety.
7. Do not put through the power before finishing installation.
8.
9.
The air conditioner is first class electric appliance. It must be properly grounding with
specialized grounding device by a professional. Please make sure it is always grounded
effectively, otherwise it may cause electric shock.
The yellow-green wire or green wire in air conditioner is grounding wire, which can't be
used for other purposes.
10.
The grounding resistance should comply with national electric safety regulations.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
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support
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Preparation before installation
Note: check if the accessories are available before installation.
Accessory list
Tools needed for installation
cross screwdriver
gauge
straight screwdriver
scissors
saw
pencil
heat discharge
pipe
window panel
sponge B battery
(AAA 1.5V) user's manual
remote controller
joint Bjoint A joint C
wire hook
Adapter
drainage pipe pipe hoop
rubber plugpipe clip
bolt
nut
washer
spring washer
rain shield