HAMPTON BAY Room Air Conditioners s User manual

Including Service and Warranty
Incluidos mantenimiento y la garantfa
Avec service et garantie
Room Air Conditioners for Double-Hung Windows
Acondicionadores de aire ambiental para ventanas dobles
Climatiseur d'air individuel pour fen_tres _guillotine 16,000 -25,000 BTU'S

ENGLISH
Electrical Requirements ...... 2
Warning
Notice
Important Grounding Requirements
Installation ........................... 2
Window Requirements
Tools Needed
Decorative Front Removal
Removing the Chassis
Installing Cabinet in Winflow (Flush Mount)
Installation Other than Flush Mounting
Install Window Filler Panels
Installing Chassis into G_binet
Condensate Drain
Through-the-Wall Instalbtion
Operation ........................... 11
Control Functions
di_oling Operation
Heating Operation (Heating Models Only)
Air Cil_ ulation (Without Li_oling or Heating)
Exhaust Operation
Directing Airflow
Cleaning Air Filter
Service ............................... 13
Insufficient Cooling
Insufficient Heating (Heating Models Only)
Unit Fails to Start
Service or Parts Required
Warranty ............................. 13
ESPANOL
Requistos para
la el_ctricos ....................... 15
Aviso
Aviso
Requistos importantes para la conexidn a tierra
Instalaci6n ......................... 15
Requisitos de la ventana
Hermmientas necesarias
Retire de la parte delantera decorativa
L_)mo mtimr el chasis
C6mo insta/ar el gabinete en /a ventana Imontaje a ms)
Instabcidn difemnte a/montaje a ms
C_)mo instabr los paneles de llenado en b ventana
Li)mo instabr el chasis en el gabinete
Dmnaje do la condensacidn
Instabcidn a Tl_v_s de la Pared
Funcionamiento ................. 23
Fun_iones de los contmles
Funcionamiento flel enfriamiento
Funcionamiento de b calebccidn
(s61omoflelos con calefacci6n)
Cimubci6n flel aire (sin enfriamiento ni calebcci6n )
Funcionamiento de ventilaci6n
Direcci6n del flujo de aire
Limpieza del filtm de aire
Servicio .............................. 26
Enfriamiento insuficiente
G_/efaccidn insuficiente Is61o modelos con cale_ccidn)
Si b unidad no se enciende
Necesidad de servicio o piezas
Garantia ............................. 26
FRAN_AIS
Exigences _lectrique ......... 28
Avertissement
Avis
Importantes exigences de mise ,_la terre
Montage ............................. 28
C?m_ct6ristiques des fen_tres
Outils n6cessaires
Retmit du panneau d_coratif avant
Retmit du bottler
Installation du bohier dans b fen6tre (montage encast!4)
Installation autre qu'un montage encastl4
Instalbtion des panneaux de blocage de fen_tre
Installation du ch,issis dans /e bottler
Ewacuation du condensat
Encastrement Mural
Fonctionnement ................. 37
Fonctions de commande
Refroidissement
Fonctionnement du chauf_ge
(Mofl_les chauf_mts seu/ement)
Circulation d' air (Sans mfroidissement ou chauf_ge)
Sortie d'air
Orientation de/'air
Nettoyage du filtm ,_air
Service ............................... 40
Refroiflissement insuffisant
Chauf_ge insuffisant (ModHes chauf_mts seu/ement)
L'appareil ne se met pas en mal_he
R_parations ou pi_ces s'avbrent n6cessaires
Garantie ............................. 40

Electrical Shock Hazard
1. Plug unit only imo grounded electrical oufleL
2. Do not use an extension cord or pkb_ adaptor with
this unit.
3. Do not operate unff wffh front renloved.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical
shock, fire or personal injury.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 115 volts
and greater than 7.5 anlps ff nlust have its own fuse or (ir-
(uff breaker, and no other device or unit should be operated
on that fuse or _ircuit breaker.
If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 2_0 volts
ff nlust have its own fuse or circuff breaker, and no other
device or unff should be operated on that filse or circuff
breaker.
The location of the serial plate that applies to this model
call be found on the back page of this nlanuah
Notice
Do not operate this air conditioner without proper time
delay circuit protection. Refer to serial plate for proper
power supply requirements.
RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES
(Asinstalled per building code)
PROTECTORSIZE WIREGAUGE
15 AMP #1d MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM
@©©@
ll5V 230V 230V 230V
15A 15A 20A 30A
Product Damage:
Do not cut, alter or remow! any of the expanded polystyrene
(whffe foam) inside this air conditioner.
For Your Safety:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flanlmable vapors and
liquids in the vicinffy of this or any other appliance. The
fumes call create a fire hazard or explosion.
Window Requirements
27 W8" to 40" Wide
This air conditioner is factory prepared for installa-
tion in standard double-hung windows with actual
opening width of 27 7/8" to 40" and clear, vertical
opening of 18" nfinin/um from bottom of sash to
sill. Unit can be installed in a 26 3/4" wide win-
dow, if cabinet side seals are removed. Use foam
seal to fill any openings between the sides of the
cabinet and the window stop molding.
Note: All supporting parts should be secured to firm
wood, masonry or metal
Caution: Do not block air circulation to outside
louvers of cabinet.
Too|s Needed ,_ ,_,
[] Blade-type screwdriver j// Hamme
[] Rule or tape measure [] Level
[] 3/8"pipe tap >_ [] Drill
[] Upholsterers'tacks "%3 ii_'__ [] Knife /_//
¢:. ,,//Y
[] Hex drive_ ratchet or wrench ) "
1. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Grounded DSingle outlet
three-prong grounding
wall receptacle wall receptacle
Three-prong
grounding plug
Important
Grounding Requirements
1. Air conditioner has a three-prong grounding
plug on power supply cord, which must be
plugged into properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle for your protection against
possible shock hazard. For models up to and
including 7.5 amperes use grounding type
wall receptacle to match cord plug (Fig,. 1).
2. For models above 7.5 amperes use single
outlet grounding type wall receptacle to
match cord plug (Fig. 2).
Caution: We recommend that a qualified electrician
install unit in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and local codes and ordinances.
Caution: Use copper conductors only.

2. DECORATIVE FRONT & CHASSIS REMOVAL
Decorative Front Removal
On some models...
Remove the decorative front. Insert a thin blade screwdriver into the notch on the upper right side of the
cabinet. Apply pressure inward and disengage the retaining clip. Repeat this procedure on the upper left
side of the cabinet. Lift the decorative front up and away from the cabinet (Jig. 3).
El
Notch
On other models...
The decorative front is attached to the unit with two (2) screws. You will find them behind the air filter.
Remove the air filter by grasping the top corners and pulling it up and out of the unit. Remove the two
screws. RETAIN THESE SCREWS, they will be replaced later in the installation. Lift the decorative front up
and away from the cabinet (Fig. 3).
Removing the Chassis
Remove the two (2) antitheft screws from the bottom front side of the cabinet. RETAIN THESE SCREWS,
they will be replaced later in the installation (Fig. 3).
Slide the chassis out of the cabinet by grasping the front flange of the evaporator cover and pulling
forward while bracing the cabinet. (Fig. 4).
Screws
_aJ
Antitheft screws
Cabinet
0
Chassis
Use caution when working around exposed sharp edges of the cabinet and sharp coils to avoid injury or torn clothing.

3. WINDOW INSTALLATION (FLUSH MOUNT)
DTop retainer bar D
Slider
Cabinet
Screws
Bottom tie bar
_1" long
DINSIDE VIEW
#8 screws
Cabinet track
Cabinet side seal Bottom tie bar Window sill
bolt
Outer edge of window sill
Leveling bracket
Installing Cabinet in Window (Flush Mount)
1. Attach cabinet side seals to the existing
holes in the cabinet using the six (6) screws
supplied (fig. 5),
2, Open window and mark the center of win-
dow sill. Carefully place cabinet in window
and align center mark on the bottom tie
bar with the center mark on the window
sill (Fig. 5).
3, Close window until it touches behind top
retainer bar. Do not close window so tightly
that sliders cannot move. (Do not release
your grip on the cabinet until the lower win-
dow sash is in its final position) (Fig. 5).
4, Attach the cabinet to the window sill by
driving two (2) 1" long screws through each
cabinet track into the window sill (Fig. 6).
5, Brackets may be attached to cabinet in either
direction for maximum support, depending
on the depth of the window sill. Place the
leveling bracket with leveling bolt under
cabinet and attach to the cabinet with two
(2) #8 screws. Tighten screws through cabi-
net into the smaller holes in the bracket.
Placement of bracket and screws to slots on
cabinet track will depend on size of the win-
Caution: Do not drill a hole in bottom pan. Unit is designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan.

D
Sill edge Screw
14"
1/_
space
®
Cabinet
track
SIDE VIEW
1/4"
dow sill. Position the brackets so bolts will
rest securely on window sill (Fig. 7).
Be sure cabinet maintains an outward pitch.
Air conditioner should slant slightly down-
ward on the outside as shown by 1/2 a bub-
ble off on a carpenter's level. This outward
pitch prevents water from entering the room
(Fig. 8).
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4. WINDOW INSTALLATION (NON FLUSH MOUNT)
Installation Other
Than Flush Mount
In order to install the unit with more of it project-
ing into the room, it will be necessary to relocate
the top retaining bar, side seals and bottom tie bar.
1. Check to make sure the cabinet's outside
side louvers will not be blocked when the
unit is moved farther into the room (Fig. 9).
2. Remove the top retainer bar, cabinet side
seals and bottom tie bar from the cabinet.
Relocate them for the desired projection into
the room (Fig. 9).
3. Using the top retaining bar and cabinet
side seals as templates, locate and drill five
(5) 7/32" mounting holes on the top of the
cabinet and three (3)on each cabinet side
(Fig. 9).
4, Use sealing material to fill the holes in the
cabinet top and sides that become exposed
when the top retaining bar and cabinet side
seals were relocated (Fig. 9).
5. Follow all preceding instructions.
D7/32" mounting holes
Top retainer bar
Bottom tie bar
Consult your authorized dealer or importer for
alternative installation instructions.
Caution: Do not drill a hole in bottom pan. Unit is designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan.

5. FILLER PANEL INSTALLATION
Installing the Window Filler Panels
1, Measure distance "X" between the face of the window stop molding and the side of the cabinet
(fig. 10).
Note: Measure both sides of unit separately.
2, Subtract one groove (3/16") from "X" measurement to obtain the required width. Using a sharp
knife, score the groove until the fi]]er panel becomes weak enough to break apart (fig. 11).
3, Insert cut edge of the fi]]er panel into the cabinet side sea] groove (position 1). Leave a sma]] space
at the bottom of the cabinet side sea] groove (fig. 12).
Rotate the fi]]er panel backward toward the window frame until the fi]]er panel clears the window
sill. Push the filler panel down against the window si]] (position 2) (fig. 13).
Slide the filler panel out from the air conditioner cabinet until the filler panel flange contacts the
window stop molding (position 3) (Fig. 13).
4, Attach the filler panel to the face of the window stop molding by driving upholsterers' tacks through
the holes in the filler panel flange (Fig. 14).
5, Pull the sliders out until the sliders contact the face of the window stop molding (Fig.15).
6, Pull bottom window sash down tightly and lock it in place by installing a 5/8" long screw through
the hole in the slider into the window sash (Fig. 16).
7, Cut the plastic foam seal to proper length and insert it between the upper and the lower window
sash (Fig. 17).
Installing the Chassis into the Cabinet
1, Slide the chassis into the cabinet.
2, To replace the front, place the bottom edge into the clips provided on the base pan and pivot the
top of the front against the chassis, engaging the spring clips on the ]eft and right side of the front.
On other models, rep]ace the two (2) screws that are behind the air fi]ter.
3, Rep]ace the two (2) ant[theft screws at the bottom side of cabinet.
4, Use supp]ied sealant to fi]] any minor openings.
5, Make sure unit is OFF, before p]ugging into the out]et.
Face of window stop molding
Side of cabinet
_I_ __-S H°les in flange
Fille Face of window stop molding

WFiller panel TOP VIEW
"X" minus one groove (3/16") Window stop molding
Hole in slider
5/8" long screw
of window stop molding
Use caution when working around exposed sharp edges of the cabinet and sharp coils to avoid injury or torn clothing.
W
Plastic Foam Seal
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6. DRAIN INSTALLATION
Cap plug
Condensate
OUTSIDE VIEW FROM BOTTOM
ottom pan
Condensate drain
3/8" pipe fitting
Ily threaded into
condensate drain
Condensate Drain
(Available on some models)
A condensate drain is provided to divert excess water when air conditioner is installed over a doorway or
sidewalk.
1, Pry cap plug from the condensate drain (located on underside of bottom pan). Use a 3/8" pipe tap
and fully thread the condensate drain (Fig. 18).
2, Screw a 3/8" pipe fitting into the condensate drain.The fitting should be protruding approximately
1/2"above the bottom pan when fully threaded into the condensate drain (Fig. 19).
3, If an open drain source is used to dispose of condensate, plastic or rubber tubing may be run directly
from the pipe fitting to the open drain source. If closed drain source (internal structural plumbing) is
used, a "P" trap must be between the 3/8" pipe fitting and the closed drain source (Fig. 20).
To closed drain source
Do not remove the cap plug, unless the condensate drain isused.

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7. THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION
This air conditioner is designed as a slide-out type chassis, making it possible to install it through-the-wall
in both existing and new construction. We recommend that this type of installation be performed with
professional assistance.
IMPORTANT: This appliance must be installed according to all applicable electrical and building codes
and ordinances.
It is recommended that you have help to install your unit and that you use proper lifting technique to
avoid personal injury.
It is important that you inspect the condition of the wall where the air conditioner will be installed.
Be sure the wall can support the weight of the unit.
All cabinet louvers MUST BE on the outdoor side of the wall. DO NOT BLOCK SIDE LOUVERS.
The cabinet must be installed level from side-to-side and with a downward tilt from inside to outside.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD: Make certain a proper electrically sized wall receptacle is available
close to the unit. If not, make arrangements to insta]] one.
Wood frame
(12) 1" wood screws Cabinet
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.
1. First remove the Decorative front panel
and chassis from the cabinet. Remove top
and side retainer bars from the cabinet
(see page ,3).
2. Determine the size of the opening for a
wood frame by adding 1/8" to the width and
height of the cabinet. Measure height from
top of cabinet to bottom of bar. Add this

7. THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION
measurement to the thickness of wood used
to build the frame. This will determine the
size of wall opening needed. Minimum 1"
thick lumber is recommended when building
the frame. When determining finish frame
thickness, be sure not to cover side louvers
on the cabinet.
3. Install the finished frame in the wall opening
square and level, nail or screw it securely to
the wall and place the cabinet into the
framed wall opening.
4. Make sure cabinet projects into the roomside
of the wall I 1/4" at the top and I 1/2" at the
bottom to ensure proper tilt and access to the
anti-theft screw, then fasten cabinet to the
frame by drilling twelve (12) 1" wood screws
(not supplied) through the cabinet and into
the frame (Fig 21 & 22).
If installation is made in a building with brick
veneer construction, a steel angle lintel must
be used to support the bricks above the cabi-
net (Fig 23).
5, After cabinet is installed caulk all openings,
inside and outside between finish frame and
cabinet to prevent moisture from getting to
the interior of the wall, Use of flashing
(driprai]) wi]] further prevent water from
dripping inside the wall,
6, Install chassis into cabinet (see p,_ge 6),
Interior trim
Caulk top, bottom and two sides
Decorative
front panel
Anti-theft screw
Do not block side louvers of cabinet
Minimum 1 X 6 wood
support (nailed or
screwed to wood frame)
2" wood frame all around
1/4"
space m
w
w
1/2"
space Flashing (drip rail)
Caulking (between
bottom rail and flashing
1/2"

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8. CONTROL PANEL
One of the pictured control
,anels is similar to your panel.
MASTER CONTROL
5 a
2_._ _ " 9
THERMOSTAT
MASTER CONTROL
oF_
...._ %ooLY
THERMOS_rAT
Caution: If air conditioner is shut off, wait a minimum
of three minutes before restarting.
The heat from this unit is designed only as a supple-
menial heat source in addition to regular heating
systems.
Control Functions
1. Air Exchanger: Circulates flesh air and
helps remove stale air when in the down
open position. Maximum air circulation
and cooling occur when in the up closed
position.
2. Master Control: Turns unit on and off,
Selects desired (unction of unit, cooling or
heating (on some models) with continuous
air circulation or air circulation without
cooling or heating.
3. Thermestat I Controls unit thermostat,
which regulates room temperature by auto-
matically turning compressor or heating
elements (on some models) on and off.
Cooling Operation
1. Close Air Exchanger
2. Turn Thermostat to "10".
3. Turn Master Control to HIGH COOL.
4. If room becomes too cool for comfort, turn
Thermostat counterclockwise until compres-
sor turns off (air circulating fan will remain in
operation).
5. When the desired comfort level is reached,
Master Control may be turned to lower setting.
6. To turn unit off, or in event of a power inter-
ruption, turn Master Control to OFF.
Heating Operation -
Heating Models Only
'1. Close Air Exchanger,
'_. Turn Thermostat to "1 ".
3. Turn Master Control to HIGH HEAT.
4.. If room becomes too warm for comfort, turn
Thermostat clockwise until heating elements
turn off (air circulating fan will remain in
operation). The temperature will be automat-
ica]]y maintained. Further adjustment of
Thermostat may be needed to reach desired
comfort ]eve],
5. When the desired comfort ]eve] is reached,
Master Control may be turned to LOW HEAT.
6. To turn unit off, or in event of power
interruption, turn Master Control to OFF,
Air Circulation Without
Cooling or Heating
To circulate and filter air, proceed as follows:
'1. Close Air Exchanger,
'_. Turn Master Control to FAN,
Exhaust Operation
Without Cooling or Heating
To exhaust stale ai_; proceed as follows:
'1, Open Air Exchanger.
2, Turn Master Contro] to FAN.

9. FRONT PANEL
Directing Airflow
Adjustable louvers are located at the top front of
the unit to direct discharge airflow. Adjust them
accordingly to direct the air in the appropriate
pattern for your room requirements.
Cleaning Air Filter
On some models...
EVERY TWO WEEKS: Clean the filteg
1. Turn Master Control to OFF.
2. Remove the decorative front, insert a thin
blade screwdriver into the notch on the
upper right side of the cabinet. Apply pres-
sure inward and disengage the retaining clip.
Repeat this procedure on the upper ]eft side
of the cabinet. Lift the decorative front up
and away from the cabinet.
3. Remove air filter from tabs.
4. Carefully wash air filter with a mild detergent
and warm water. Rinse with clear water,
squeeze dry and replace.
5. Replace front panel. Place the bottom edge
into the clips provided on the base pan and
pivot the top of the front against the chassis,
engaging the spring clips on the ]eft and right
side of the front.
6. Return Master Control to desired operation.
On other models...
EVERY TWO WEEKS: Clean the filteg
1. Turn Master Control to OFF.
Model and serial number
Adjustable louvers
Discharge grill
Adjustable louvers
Air filter Tabs
Inlet
2. Remove the air filter by grasping the top cor-
ners and pulling it up and out of the unit.
3. Wash in hot soapy water, rinse and shake dry.
4. Replace the filter, with the front of the filter
toward you.
5. To dry the filter thoroughly, run your unit for
a few minutes. Remember, on]y a clean filter
works properly and delivers top efficiency at
every setting.
Airflow levers
Front panel Front panel Air filter
Note: Failure to keep air filter dean will result in poor
air circulation. DO NOT operate without filter. This
can render the unit inoperative.
Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help
ensure longer life of the unit. It is recommended to
annually inspect and dean the coils and condensate
water passages. Expense of annual inspection is the
consumers' responsibility.

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Service
To save time and expense, check the following before
calling an authorized service station.
Insufficient Cooling
• Turn Master Control to OFF.
• Shut all windows and doors in room.
• Remove any obstructions from inside
and outside cabinet louvers.
• Close Air Exchanger.
• inspect filter and clean if dirty.
• Turn Thermostat to "10" and Master Control
to H]CH COOL.
Under certain conditions the cooling coils directly
behind the filter, may ice up and block the airflow.
This is a common occurrence in air conditioners
caused when the outside temperature drops below
70°F (21 °C) while the humidity remains high. If
this happens, simply turn the unit off and allow
the ice to melt, then resume normal operation.
Insufficient Heating-
Heating Models Only
• Turn Master Control to OFF.
•Shut all windows and doors in room.
• Remove any obstructions from inside
and outside cabinet louvers.
• Close Air Exchanger,
• Turn Thermostat Control to "1 ".
• Turn Master Control to HiCH HEAT.
Unit Fails to Start
• Turn Master Control to OFF.
• Replug line cord plug into outlet to be
sure electrical contact is being made.
(if firm contact is not being made,
outlet may have to be replaced).
• Turn Master Control to FAN.
If air circulating fan does not operate,
check house circuit breaker (or fuses).
For Models Installed in
North America - If Service
or Parts are Required
First, make the recommended checks. If it appears
that service or parts are still required, see your
room air conditioner warranty "How to Obtain
Warranty Service or Parts".
For Models Installed
Outside North America
For room air conditioners purchased for use out-
side North America, the manufacturer does not
extend any warranty either expressed or implied.
Consult your local dealer for any warranty terms
extended by the importer in your country.
Room Air
Conditioner Warranty
(Within the 48 contiguous United States, state of Hawaii,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada)
Full (One Year) Parts and Labor Warranty
During the first year after the date of original pur-
chase, Hampton Bay will, through a network of
authorized servicers and free of charge to the
owner or any subsequent user, repair or replace
any parts which are defective in material or work-
manship due to normal use. Ready access to the
air conditioner is the responsibility of the owner.
(Two Year) Fan Motor Parts Warranty
During the second year from the original date of
purchase, Hampton Bay will, through a network
of authorized servicers or parts distributors, ex-
change the fan motor during the second year from
the original date of purchase providing such part
is defective in material or workmanship. Transpor-
tation and handling is not covered by this limited
parts warranty and is the owners' responsibility.
Limited (Five Year) Sealed System Warranty
In addition to the full (one year) parts and labor
warranty described above, Hampton Bay will,
through a network of authorized servicers or parts
distributors, and free of charge to the owner or
any subsequent user repair or replace sealed sys-
tem parts (consisting of compressor, evaporator,
condenser, and interconnecting tubing) during the
second through fifth year, from the original date of

purchase,whicharedefectiveinmaterialorwork-
manshipduetonormaluse.Readyaccesstothe
airconditionerforserviceistheresponsibilityof
theowner.
Note: In the event of any required parts replacement within the
period of this wam_nty, Hampton Bay replacement parts shall
be used and will be wam_nted only for the period remaining on
the original wam_nty.
Exceptions
The above warranty does not cover failure to
function caused by damage to the unit while in
your possession (other than damage caused by
defect or malfunction), or by its improper installa-
tion, or by unreasonable use of the unit, including
without limitation, failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance or to follow the writ-
ten Installation and Operating Instructions. If the
unit is put to commercial, business, rental, or other
use or application other than for consumer use, we
make no warranties, express or implied, including,
but not limited to, any implied warranty of mer-
chantability or fitness for particular use or purpose.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE
EXPRESS WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES THEREFOR, NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES ARE MADE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCL UDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGI-
NAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL HAMPTON BAY
BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. EVEN IF ADWSED IN ADVANCE
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NO WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY
BUYER UPON RESALE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above limitations or exclu-
sions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which may vary from state to state.
No warranties are made for units sold outside of
the above stated areas. Your distributor or final
seller may provide a warranty on units sold out-
side of these areas.
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Parts
Service for your room air conditioner will be pro-
vided by CareCo, a division of the manufacturer
with authorized independent servicers nationwide.
Note: Before calling for service, carefully read the Installation
and Operating Instructions booklet. Then if you need service:
1. Call a CareCo authorized servicer and advise
them of model number, serial number, date
of purchase and nature of complaint. Service
will be provided during normal working
hours. Contact your dealer for the name of
an authorized servicer, if unknown to you.
2. If your dealer is unable to give you the name
of a servicer or if you need other assistance,
call the following toll-free number for the
name of an authorized servicer or authorized
parts distributor:
1-800-345-4494
or you may write:
CareCo, Service Department
415 14/.Wabash Ave., P.O. Box 200
Effingham, IL 62401
Proof of Purchase Date
It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish
the original purchase date for warranty purposes.
We recommend that a bill of sale, cancelled
check, or some other appropriate payment record
be kept for that purpose.

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Peligro de
descarga el6ctrica
1. Enchufe la unidad en un tomacorriente con conexi6n
_ tierra.
2. No use un cable de extensi6n ni un ad_ptador de
enchufe con este _oarato.
3. No Jo haga funcionar sin Ja cubierta dehmtera.
Elno seguir las precauciones enumeradas anteriormente padrfa
causar descargas el6ctricas, incendio o lesiones personales.
Si el acondicionador de aire trae en la placa una clasifi
caci6n de 115 volfios y nl4s de 7.5 amperios, entonces
debe ir conectado a su propio fusible o cortacircuitos y
ningdn otro aparato o unidad se podr4 conectar a dicho
Fusible o cortacircuffos.
Si el acondicionador de aire trae en la plata una clasifi
caci6n de 2"t0 voltios, entonc:es deber4 ir conectado a su
propio fusible o cortacircuitos y ning(ln otto aparato o
unidad se podr4 conectar a dicho fusible o cortacircuffos.
Ia ubicaci6n de [a pJaca en 6ste nlodelo se encuentra
indicada en la (lltima p_'lginade d,ste manual.
Aviso
No hagafuncionar estreaire acondicionado sin un circuito
tenlporizador que brinde la protecci6n adecuada.Enla
plac:a de Jdenfificaci6naparecen los requisffos correctos de
alinlentaci6n.
TAMAf_OSRECOMENDADOS
PARAlOSALAMBRESDELCIRCUITO
(Instalado seg6n los reglamentos de construcci6n)
TAMAf_ODELPROTECTOR CAUBREDELAIAMBRE
15 AMP #14 MINIM()
20 AMP #12 MINIM(-)
30 AMP #10 MINIMO
@©©@
115V 230V 230V 230V
15A 15A 20,4 30,4
Dafio al producto:
No corte, akere ni retire el poliestireno expandido (espuma
blanc:a) que est_ dentro del acondicionador de aire.
Para Su Seguridad
No guarde ni utilice gasolina ni otros Ifquidos ovapores
inflanlables en las innlediaciones de este o ning(m otro
aparato. [as enlanaciones pueden crear tin peli,'{ro de
incendio o explosi6n.
Requisitos de la ventana
27 7/8 a40 pu|gadas
El acondi(k)nador de aire se prepara en la f_ibrica
para una instalaci6n estJndar en ventanas de guil-
Iotina con una abertura a Io ancho de 27 7/8 a 40
pulgadas de ancho y 18 pulgadas de altura minima
desde el bastidor inferior hasta el quicio de la ven-
tana. La unidad puede instalarse en una ventana de
26 3/4 pulgadas de ancho, si se retiran los selladores
laterales del gabinete. Utilice sellador de espuma
de goma para Ilenar las aberturas entre los lados
del gabinete y la moldura de tope de la ventana.
Nora: Todas las piezas de apoyo debeMn asegurarse a
madera, material de albaffilerfa ometal &me.
Precauci6n: No bloquee la circulaci6n del aire de las
rejillas exteriores del gabinete.
Herramientas necesarias
[] Destornillador com6n ./_ [] Martillo _*_
[] Regla ocinta [] Nivel
[] Cuchillo _" [] Taladro
[] Tachuelas para tapicerfa _ _ _
[] Conexi6n de tube de 3/8 de pulg ;_ ,_..
[] Destornillador, Ilave omatraca hexagonales _._ "_
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1. REQUISTOS PARA LA ELECTRICOS
_! Recephlculo mural
de tres espigas con
puesta a tierra.
Receptficulomural con salida
simple de puesta
_chuf_sta atierra
con tres esplgas
erra
Requistos importantes
para la conexi6n a tierra
1. El equipo de aire acondicionado tiene en el
cord6n de corriente un enchufe a tierra de
tres puntas, el cua] debe ser introducido en
un tomacorriente de tres puntas debidamente
conectado a tierra para protecci6n contra
posibles descargas el6ctricos. Para modelos
de hasta 7.5 amperios utilice un tipo de
tomacorriente con conexi6n a tierra, adecua-
do para el enchufe de] equipo (Fig. 1).
"). Para modelos de m_is de 7.5 amperios, util-
ice un tomacorriente con conexi6n a tierra
para un solo enchufe (Fig. 2).
Precauci6n: Recomendamos que un electricista callfica-
do instale la unidad de acuerdo a las normas el6cticas
nacionales ylas normas yregulaciones locales.
Precauci6n: Utilice solamente conductores de cobre.

2. RETIRO DE LA PARTE DELANTERA DECORATIVA Y DEL CHASIS
Retiro de la parte _]
delantera decorativa Hueco
En algunos modelos...
Remueva el frente decoratiw_ insertando un destor-
nillador fino dentro de] hueco de ]a parte derecha
y superior de dicho frente. Haga presi6n hacia den-
troy desenganche ]as presilias que ]a sujetan. Repita
este procedimiento en la parte superior izquierda
de] gabinete decorativo. Levante el frente decora-
tivo hacia arriba y hacia afuera de] gabinete (Fig. 3).
En otros modelos. .....
El frente decoratiw_ est,1 adosado a ]a unidad _,s
mediante dos tornillos. Usted los encontrar_i detr_is
de] fiitro de aire. Retire el fiitro de aire sujetando
]as esquinas superiores y hai_indo]o hacia arriba lie
fuera de ]a unidad. Retire los dos tornillos.
GUARDE ESTOS TORNILLOS, pues los voiver,_i
a co]ocar ]uego en ]a instalaci6n. Levante el frente
decorativo hacia arriba fuera de[ gabinete (Fig. 3).
C6mo retirar el chasis
Quitar ]os dos torni]]os, ]ocalizados en e] rondo
y frente de ]a careta. GUARDE ESTOS TORNIL-
LOS, e]]os deber_in ser co]ocados de nuevo en ]a
instalaci6n (Fig. 3).
Corra el chasis hacia afuera sujetando el frente
de ]a cubierta de] evaporador y halando hacia
delante mientras se apoya en e] gabinete (Fig. 4).
Filtro
aire
Tornillos
0
Gabinete "_ Chasis
3. INSTALACION EN LA VENTANA
(MONTAJE A RAS)
C6mo instalar el gabinete en
la ventana (montaje a ras)
1, Fije ]os se]]os ]atera] de] gabinete a los agu-
jeros existentes en e] gabinete usando los
seis (6) torni]]os suministrados (Jig. 5).
2, Abrir ]a ventana y marcar e] centro de[
quicio de ]a ventana. Co]ocar cuidadosa-
mente e] gabinete en ]a ventana y alinear ]a
marca de[ centro en ]a barra separadora con
]a marca de[ centro de[ quicio de ]a ventana
(Fig. 5).
3, Cerrar ]a ventana hasta que toque ]a parte de
atr_is de ]a barra de retenci6n superior. No
cerrar ]a ventana tan apretadamente que no
se puedan mover ]as deslizadoras. (No soltar
el gabinete hasta que el bastidor inferior de
]a ventana est_ en su posici6n final) (Fig. 5).
4, Monte el gabinete a[ antepecho de ventana
con dos (2) torni]]os de una puigada inserta-
dos a trav6s de cada carri] de] gabinete ase-
gur_indo]os dentro de] antepecho de ventana
(Fig. 6).
5, Se puede acoplar los soportes al gabinete en
cualquier direcci6n para ]ograr un m_iximo
apoyo, dependiendo de ]a profundidad de ]a
repisa de ]a ventana. Co]oque el soporte
nivelador con el perno nivelador debajo de]
Tengacuidadocuandoestd trabajando alrededor de lasesquinasafiladas del gabineteparaevitar heddaso ropasrasgadas.

DBarra de retenci6n
Deslizadora
Gabinete
Tomillos
Sello lateral del paradora inferior
pulgada de largo
Quicio de la ventana
gabinete y ac6plelos al gabinete con dos (2) torni]]os #8. Apriete los tornillos a trav6s de los orificios
m_is pequefios en el soporte, La co]ocaci6n de] soporte y los tornillos en el riel del gabinete depen-
der_i de] tamafio de ]a repisa de ]a ventana. Co]oque ]os soportes de ta] manera que los pernos nive-
]adores se apoyen firmemente en ]a repisa de ]a ventana (Fig. 7).
CerciOrese de que e] gabinete mantenga una inclinaciOn hacia afuera, E] acondicionador de aire
deber_ inc]inarse ]igeramente hacia el exterior usando ]a indicaci6n de un nivel de carpintero, Dicha
inc]inaciOn evitar_i que e] agua entre en ]a habitaciOn (Eig. 8).
Precauci6n:No perforeun orificio enla bandeja inferior. El dise6ode la unidadpermite que funcionecon aproxi-
madamente1/2pulgadade aguaenla bandejainferior.
VISTA INTERIOR
Tomillos
#8
Riel del
gabinete
Soportes niveladore
Borde exterior de la repisa de la ventana
El
Borde de
la repisa Tomillo 1/4"
Separaci6n
de 1 1/4"
Riel del
gabinete
VISTA LATERAL

Instalaci6n diferente
al montaje a ras
Para instalar ]a unidad de modo que se proyecte
en ]a habitaci6n, ser_i necesario reubicar ]a barra
de retenci6n superior, los sei]adores ]atera]es, y]a
barra de separaci6n inferior.
1, Verifique que ]as reji]]as ]atera]es de ]a parte
exterior de] gabinete no queden b]oqueadas
a] co]ocar ]a unidad en ]a habitaci6n (Fi8.9).
2, Retire de] gabinete ]a barra de retenci6n
superior, los se]]adores ]atera]es de] gabinete
y]a barra separadora inferior. Reub_que]os
hasta encontrar ]a proyecci6n deseada
dentro de ]a habitaci6n (Fig. 9).
3, Uti]izando ]a barra de retenci6n superior y
los sei]adores ]atera]es de] gabinete como
pianti]]as, ubique y perfore cinco (5) orificios
de montaje de 7/_2 pu]gada en ]a parte
superior de] gabinete y tres (._) en cada costa-
do de] gabinete (Fig. 9).
4, Uti]ice material de se]]ar para ]]enar los orifi-
cios de ]a parte superior y de los ]ados de]
gabinete que quedaron expuestos cuando se
reubicaron ]a barra de retenci6n superior y
los sel]adores ]atera]es del gabinete (Fig. 9).
5, Siga ]as instrucciones precedentes.
D Orificios de montaje de 7/32"
Barra de retenci6n superior
Barra separadora inferior
Consulte al distribuidor o importador autorizado
en caso de necesitar instrucciones para instala-
clones alternativas.
Precauci6n: No perfore un odficio en la bandeja infe-
rior. El diseho de la unidad permite que funcione con
aproximadamente 1/2 pulgada de agua en la bandeja
inferior.
5. INSTRUCCIONES PARA LOS
PANELES DE LLENADO
C6mo instalar los paneles
de Ilenado en la ventana
1, Medir ]a distancia "X" entre ]a cara de ]a
moldura de tope de ]a ventana y el ]ado de]
gabinete (Fig. 10).
Nora: Medir ambos lados de la unidad por separado.
2, Reste una muesca (._/16") de ]a medici6n "X"
para obtener e] ancho necesario. Uti]izando
un cuchi]]o afilado, raspe ]a muesca hasta
que el panel de ]]enado se debi]ite ]o sufi-
ciente para desprender]o (Fig. 11).
3, ]nsertar e] horde cortado de] panel de rei]eno
en ]a ranura de seliar del costado del gabi-
nete (posici6n 1). Dejar un peque_o espacio
en ]a base de ]a ranura de se]]ar del costado
del gabinete (Fig. 12).
Rotar e] panel de re]]eno hacia atr_is en e]
marco de ]a ventana hasta que e] quicio de
]a ventana quede despejado. Empujar el pan-
e] de rel]eno hacia abajo contra el aif6izar de
]a ventana (posici6n 2) (Fig. 13).
Desiizar el panel de rel]eno sac,indo]o de]
gabinete de] acondicionador de aire basra
que el reborde de] panel de rel]eno haga
contacto con ]a mo]dura de tope de ]a ven-
tana (posici6n 3) (Fig. 13).
4, Unir el panel de rel]eno a ]a cara de ]a
mo]dura de tope de ]a ventana c]avando
tachuelas de tapicero en los orificios de]
reborde de] panel de rei]eno (Fig 14).
5, Sacar ]as deslizadoras hasta que hagan con-
tacto con ]a cara de ]a mo]dura de tope de ]a
ventana (Fig. 15).

Cara de la moldura de tope de la ventana _l Panel de relleno VISTA SUPERIOR
r_
Lado del gabinete "X" menos una ranura (3/16 pulgada) Moldura de tope de la ventana
_] Orificio en deslizadora Deslizadora
Cara de la moldura de Cara de la moldura de
tope de la ventana tope de la ventana