Perfect Aire PORT8000 User manual

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PORT8000
PORT10000
PORT12000
PORT14000
8,000, 10,000, 12,000 & 14,000 BTU
PORTABLE
AIR CONDITIONER
USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................... 2
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS................................................................................3
AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES.......................................................................... 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ............................................................................... 14
This manual provides the information needed for proper use and maintenance of this air
conditioner. Basic preventative care can help extend the life of this unit. The “Troubleshooting
Tips” section in this manual contains a chart with solutions to the most common problems.
Referring to this section may save time and prevent the need for a service call in the event of
a problem.
!CAUTION
● Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
● Contact an installer for installation of this unit if necessary.
● The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
● Disabled persons may require assistance with set up.
● If the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work should be performed by authorized
personnel only.
● Installation and repair work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring
standards by authorized personnel only.
● Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
● Units with a heating function should be at least 3 1/3 ft (1 meter) away from any combustible/
flammable materials.
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Unit purchased
may be slightly different.
The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product
improvement. Contact Consumer Services at 877.365.6274 for details.
NOTE: The rating data indicated on the energy label is based on the testing condition of installing the
un-extended air exhaust duct without flat mouth, round mouth, and wall exhaust adaptors.
(The duct and the adaptors are listed in the accessories chart of this Instruction Manual.)
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The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below:
Operating Conditions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE
COOL 62°F (17°C) – 95°F (35°C)
DRY 55°F (13°C) – 95°F (35°C)
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Your air conditioner should be used in such a way
that it is protected from moisture (i.e. condensation,
splashed water, etc.). Do not place your air
conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water
or any other liquid. If the unit does ever fall into
water, unplug immediately.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical
position and stand on a stable, level surface
during use.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to carry out repairs.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by
an authorized service technician.
Keep an air path of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) all around
the unit from walls, furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use, turn
off the unit and unplug from the main power supply
immediately.
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a
bathroom or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands or when
barefoot.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel with anything
other than your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed covers. Never use this appliance
if it is not working properly or if it has been dropped
or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit. (Always use
the switch on the control panel to power the unit on and off.)
Do not cover or obstruct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into
contact with the unit. Do not use the unit in the presence of
flammable substances or vapor such as alcohol,
insecticides, petrol, etc.
Do not allow children to operate the unit unsupervised.
Do not use this product for functions other than those
described in this instruction manual.
●Use the unit in the recommended room size.
●Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.
●Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day (cooling mode).
●Keep the filters clean.
●Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out (cooling mode)
or keep warm air in and cool air out (heating mode for units with heat function).
Energy Saving Tips
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Always do this Never do this

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NOTE:
All of the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Your air conditioner may be slightly different.
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
• Exhaust hose 1 Set
• Round mouth adaptor
• Window slider kit with bolt
• Vent joint
• Foam Seal 1 Piece
• Remote Control and Battery 1 Set
• Drain hose 1 Piece
Vent
Joint
Exhaust
Hose
Round Mouth
Adaptor
Bolt Window
Slider Kit

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS (CONTINUED)
NAMES OF PARTS
Front
Operation Panel
Horizontal Louver Blades
(adjust manually)
Caster
Carrying Handle
(both sides)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rear
Upper Air Filter
(behind the grille)
Upper Air Intake
Air Outlet
Power Plug Socket (used
only when storing the unit
Power Cord Buckle (used
only when storing the unit)
Power Cord Outlet
Bottom tray drain outlet
Lower Air Filter
(behind the grille)
Lower Air Intake
Upper Drain Outlet
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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Fig.1
Fig. 2
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24
3
5
7
9
8
6
11
13
12
14
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AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote control and all its
functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire.
The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the remote control.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3
NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Control Operations; see the Remote Control
Instructions packed with the unit for details.
OPERATION PANEL OF THE AIR CONDITIONER
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POWER button
Power switch on/off.

Used to adjust (increase/decrease) temperature
settings (2°F/1°C increments) in a range of 62°F
(17°C) to 88°F (30°C) or the TIMER setting in a
range of 0-24 hrs.
NOTE: The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees
Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press and
hold the Up and Down buttons at the same time for
3 seconds.
MODE select button
Selects the appropriate operating mode. Each time
you press the button, a mode is selected in a
sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, and
FAN. The mode indicator light illuminates under
the different mode settings.
FAN button
Control the fan speed. Press to select the fan speed
in three steps - LOW, MED, HI and AUTO. The fan
speed indicator light illuminates under different fan
settings.
TIMER button
Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and AUTO
OFF stop time program, in conjuction with the
(
<
) and (
>
)buttons. The timer on/off indicator light
illuminates under the timer on/off settings.
SLEEP button
Used to initiate the SLEEP operation.
NOTE: After 250 hours of operation, the filter indicator
light illuminates. This feature is a reminder to clean
the Air Filter for more efficient operation. Press the
fan button for 3 seconds to cancel the reminder.
LED Display
Shows the set temperature in "OC" or "OF" and
the Auto-timer settings. While on DRY and FAN
modes, it shows the room temperature.
(Details about error codes that may appear
on the display can be found on the next page.)
1
223
4
5
6
• Auto
• High
• Mid
• Low
• On
• O
• Auto
• Cool
• Dry
• Fan
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TIMER operation
If setting the timer when the unit is on:
First press the TIMER button; the TIMER OFF
indicator light illuminates. It indicates the Auto Stop
program is initiated. Press the TIMER button again;
the TIMER ON indicator light illuminates. It
indicates the Auto Start program is initiated.
If setting the timer when the unit is off:
First press the TIMER button; the TIMER ON
indicator light illuminates. It indicates the Auto Start
program is initiated. Press the TIMER button again;
the TIMER OFF indicator light illuminates. It
indicates the Auto Stop program is initiated.
- Press or hold the UP or DOWN button to change
the Auto time by 0.5 hour increments, up to 10
hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours.
The control will count down the time remaining
until start.
- The selected time will register in 5 seconds and
the system will automatically revert back to
displaying the previous temperature setting.
- The system will automatically revert back to display
the previous temperature setting if there is no
operation in a 5 second period.
- Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or
adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel the
Auto Start/Stop timed program.
- When a malfunction occurs, the AutoStart/Stop
timed program will also be canceled.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Press the "MODE" button until the "COOL"
indicator light comes on.
- Press the ADJUST buttons “
<
" or “
>
” to
select your desired room temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of
62OF-88OF (or 86OF) /17OC-30OC.
- Press the "FAN" button to choose the
fan speed.
- Press the "MODE" button until the "DRY"
indicator light comes on.
- Under this mode, you cannot select a fan speed
speed or adjust the temperature. The fan motor
operates at LOW speed.
- Keep windows and doors closed for
dehumidifying effect.
- Remove exhaust hose from window.
(See page 11.)
COOL operation
DRY operation
- Press the "MODE" button until the "FAN"
indicator light comes on.
- Press the "FAN" button to choose the fan
speed. The temperature cannot be adjusted.
- Do not put the duct to window.
AUTO operation
- When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode,
it will automatically select cooling or fan only
operation depending on the temperature you
have selected and the room temperature..
- The air conditioner will control room temperature
automatically around the temperature point you
have set.
- Under AUTO mode, you cannot select the
fan speed.
FAN operation
FOLLOW ME
This feature can be activated from the remote
control ONLY. The remote control serves as a
remote thermostat allowing for the precise
temperature control at its location.
To activate the FOLLOW ME feature, point the
remote control towards the unit and press the
FOLLOW ME button. It will continue to send this
signal to the air conditioner every 3 minutes until
the feature is deactivated by pressing the FOLLOW
ME button again. If the unit does not receive the
Follow Me signal during any 7 minute interval, the
unit will beep to indicate the Follow Me mode has
ended. The display on the remote control indicates
the temperature at the remote ONLY.
SLEEP operation
In this mode the selected temperature will
increase (cooling) by 2OF/1OC 30 minutes after
the mode is selected.The temperature will then
increase (cooling) by another 2OF/1OC after an
additional 30 minutes. This new temperature will
be maintained for 7 hours before it returns to the
originally selected temperature. This ends the
Sleep mode and the unit will continue to operate
as originally programmed.
NOTE:
This feature is not available under FAN or DRY mode.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
OTHER FEATURES
After the unit has stopped, operation cannot be
restarted in the first 3 minutes. This is to protect
the unit. Operation will automatically start after
3 minutes.
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation.
The louvers can be adjusted manually. (Fig. 4)
Use tab to gently adjust louvers up and down
so air flow is pointed in the desired direction.
Operating the unit with the louvers closed (or
only slightly open) will not allow the unit to
cool properly.
Air flow direction adjustment
If the unit breaks off unexpectedly due to the power
being cut, it will restart with the previous function
setting automatically when the power is restored.
Auto-Restart
E1- Room temperature sensor error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If
error repeats, call Consumer Services.
E2- Evaporator temperature sensor error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If
error repeats, call Consumer Services.
E3- Condenser temperature sensor error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If
error repeats, call Consumer Services.
E4- Display panel communication error-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If
error repeats, call Consumer Services.
EC- Refrigerant leakage detection
malfunction- Unplug the unit and
plug it back in. If error repeats, call
Consumer Services.
E7- Zero-crossing malfunction-
Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If
error repeats, call Consumer Services.
P1- Bottom tray is full - Remove bottom
drain plug and empty the collected
water into a floor drain, outdoors, or
into a shallow pan. Carefully tilt unit
back slightly to assist the water in
draining. If error does not clear after
emptying, call Consumer Services.
Perfect Aire Consumer Services
Toll Free Number: 1.877.365.6274
Error and protection codes:
Fig.4
Tab

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5
Horizontal
window
Vertical
window
Window Slider Kit
Minimum:2.22 ft (67.5 cm)
Maximum:4.04 ft (123 cm)
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Window Slider Kit
Minimum:2.22 ft (67.5 cm)
Maximum:4.04 ft (123 cm)
7
7
8
Fig. 7a
Extension
piece
NOTE: If the window opening is less than 2.22 ft,
cut the extension piece (see Fig. 7a) shorter so the
kit properly fits in the window opening. Only cut if
absolutely necessary. Never cut the hole in the
window slider kit.
to 48.4 inches (100 cm) of
(See Fig. 5.)
A:11.8 to 40 in. B: 11.8 in.
B
A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Window sill
Window sill
Fig. 8
See Fig. 8.
See Fig. 9.
See Fig. 10.
See Fig. 11.
sill. See Fig. 9.
Fig. 9
26.5" - 48"
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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POWER button
Power switch on/off.

Used to adjust (increase/decrease) temperature
settings (2°F/1°C increments) in a range of 62°F
(17°C) to 88°F (30°C) or the TIMER setting in a
range of 0-24 hrs.
NOTE: The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees
Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press and
hold the Up and Down buttons at the same time for
3 seconds.
MODE select button
Selects the appropriate operating mode. Each time
you press the button, a mode is selected in a
sequence that goes from AUTO, COOL, DRY, and
FAN. The mode indicator light illuminates under
the different mode settings.
FAN button
Control the fan speed. Press to select the fan speed
in three steps - LOW, MED, HI and AUTO. The fan
speed indicator light illuminates under different fan
settings.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
26.5" - 48"
frame. See Fig. 12.
See Fig. 13.
See Fig. 15.
sill. See Fig. 13.
height of
height of
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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See Fig. 14.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Exhaust hose installation:
1. Install the vent joint and flat mouth adaptor onto the exhaust
hose as shown in Fig. 16. Refer to the previous pages for
window kit installation.
2. Slide the exhaust hose into the air outlet opening in the direction
depicted by the arrow in Fig. 17.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 16
Vent
Joint
Round Mouth
Adaptor
Exhaust
Hose
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The duct can be compressed or extended moderately
according to the installation requirements, but it is
desirable to keep the duct length to a minimum.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OVER BEND THE DUCT. See Fig. 18.
CAUTION:
Make sure that there is no obstacle around the air outlet of
the exhaust hose (in the range of 20 in. / 500 mm) in order for
the exhaust system to work properly.
The exhaust hose and adaptor must be installed or removed
in accordance with the usage mode as indicated below.
Note: Flat mouth adaptor and vent joint must be threaded
counter clockwise onto the exhaust hose. Extend both ends of the
exhaust hose 1-2 inches before installing these pieces onto the
exhaust hose.
COOL or AUTO mode Install Hose
Remove HoseFAN, DRY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
- During dehumidifying mode, remove the upper drain
plug from the back of the unit and attach 3/4"vinyl
tube included with the unit (5/8" outer diameter). If a
longer hose is needed, a vinyl tube (3/4"inner diameter
5/8" outer diameter) can be purchased at a local
hardware store or a standard garden hose (not
included) may be attached to the threaded adaptor
and used for continuous draining. (A hose length of no
greater than 6 ft is recommended.) Place the open
end of the hose directly over the drain area in
your floor. See Fig. 19 & 20.
NOTE: Make sure the hose is secure so there are
no leaks. Direct the hose toward a floor drain, making
sure that there are no kinks that will stop the water
flow. Place the end of the hose into a drain and make
sure the end of the hose is directed downward to let
the water flow smoothly. (See Fig.19.) Never allow the
hose to be directed upward at any point (Fig. 21.)
- When the water level of the bottom tray reaches
a predetermined level, the unit beeps 8 times and
the digital display area shows "P1". At this time
the air conditioning/dehumidification process will
immediately stop. However, the fan motor will
continue to operate. (This is normal.) Carefully move
the unit to a drain location, remove the bottom drain
plug and let the water drain away (Fig. 22). You can
carefully tilt the unit back slightly to assist with drainage.
Restart the machine until the "P1" symbol disappears.
If the P1 symbol will not clear after following the above
instructions and waiting a few minutes after restarting
the machine, call Consumer Services.
NOTE: Be sure to reinstall the bottom drain plug
before using the unit.
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Fig.20
Continuous
drain hose
Threaded Adaptor
(for garden hose
draining option)
Water drainage:
Remove the
upper drain plug
Continuous
drain hose
Fig.19
Fig.22Fig.21

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1) Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning or servicing.
2) Do not use gasoline, thinner or other chemicals to clean
the unit.
3) Do not wash the unit directly under a tap or using a hose.
It may cause electrical danger.
4) If the power cord is damaged, it should be repaired by
an authorized repairman.
IMPORTANT:
1. Air filters
- Clean the air filters at least once every two weeks to prevent
inferior fan operation because of dust.
- Removal
This unit has three filters. Take the upper filter out along the
arrow direction as shown in Fig. 23. Remove the lower filters
(A & B) by loosening the screw and taking out the filter as
shown in Fig. 23.
- Cleaning
Wash the air filters by immersing them gently in warm water
(about 104OF/40OC) with a mild detergent. Rinse the filters
and dry them in a cool, dry place.
- Mounting
Install the upper and lower air filters after cleaning as shown
in Fig. 24. Be sure to use the screw for the lower filters.
2. Unit enclosure
- Use a lint-free cloth soaked with mild detergent to clean
the unit enclosure. Finish by using a dry, clean cloth .
3. Unit idle for a long time
- Remove the rubber plug at the back of the unit and attach
a hose to drain outlet. Place the open end of the hose
directly over the drain area in your basement floor or over a
shallow pan (if no floor drain is available.) (See Fig. 19 & 20.)
- Remove the plug from the bottom drain outlet; all of the water
in the bottom tray will drain out (See Fig. 22). Carefully tilt
unit back slightly to assist with water drainage from bottom
drain outlet..
- Keep the appliance running on FAN mode for half a day in
a warm room to dry the appliance inside and prevent mold
from forming.
- Stop the appliance and unplug it. Wrap the cord around the
power cord buckle and insert plug into power plug socket
for storage. (See Fig. 25.) Remove the batteries from the
remote control.
- Clean all air filters and reinstall them.
- Disconnect the exhaust hose. Keep it safe and cover the
window hole or remove slider kit from the window completely.
NOTE: The upper grille and upper air filter are connected and
can be separated
. The same is true for the lower grille
and lower air filters.
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Fig. 24
Fig. 23
Fig. 25
Upper filter
(take out)
Upper filter
(install)
lower filter A
(install)
lower filter A
(take out)
lower filter B
(take out)
lower filter B
(install)
Power
cord
Power
Plug
Socket
Power
Cord
Buckle

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AIR
CONDITIONER NOT
COOLING ROOM, OR NOT
BLOWING COLD AIR
• Be sure unit is not too large or too small for the area of the room.
• Verify that all doors, windows, curtains and any other openings are closed off. Verify nothing is obstructing the
airflow to/from the unit and louvers such as curtains, etc.
• Allow enough time for room to cool, especially if outside temp is very high.
• Check that the filters are not dirty and louvers are open all the way and blowing in the direction desired.
• Check that unit is set to Cool Mode and that temperature is down enough (but not too low).
• If unit is near a heat source, such as a stove, etc., then relocate unit.
• If air coming from unit is cool to the touch, then unit is working properly; please double check the first three
bullet points above.
• If using Follow Me remote feature, move remote away from unit. (Ensure, however, that the remote control is
within 20 ft and 180º radius of the front of the unit.)
• Unplug unit for at least 5 minutes. Follow Reset instructions on plug.
AIR CONDITIONER
CYCLING ON AND OFF TOO
FREQUENTLY OR NOT ENOUGH
• Be sure unit is not too large or too small for the area of the room.
• Make sure nothing is blocking the louvers.
• Make sure there is no dirt or debris inside the unit or on the filters.
AIR CONDITIONER COOLING BUT
ROOM IS TOO WARM - ICE
FORMING ON COOLING COIL
BEHIND DECORATIVE FRONT
• Outdoor temperature is below 64ºF (18ºC). To defrost the coil, set to Fan Only mode.
• Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter. Refer to Care and Maintenance section. To defrost, set to Fan Only mode.
• Thermostat is set too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set to Fan Only mode. Then, set
temperature to a higher setting.
UNIT WILL NOT TURN ON
• Reset circuit breaker. Make sure there are not too many items (ie lamps, TV’s, etc.) working off the
same breaker.
• Check plug connection.
• If plug is operating on an on/off switch, be sure that the switch is ‘on’.
• Try plugging unit into another outlet.
• Unplug unit for at least 5 minutes. Follow Reset instructions on plug.
UNIT BLOWS FUSES OR POPS
CIRCUIT BREAKER
• Make sure there are enough available amps on the circuit for the air conditioner.
• Large units which run on a 230v will require a dedicated 20 or 30 amp circuit.
REMOTE SENSING / FOLLOW ME
DEACTIVATING PREMATURELY
• Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 20 ft and 180º radius of the front
of the unit.
• Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction.
• Replace batteries in remote control with a fresh set of batteries.
Issue Possible Solutions
AIR CONDITIONER IS
MAKING NOISES
• Check to be sure the unit is free from debris. Verify nothing is obstructing the unit.
• Check the fan blade for cracks or chips.
• Make sure the window slider kit is properly and securely mounted inside the window.
• Clean the air filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Before calling for service, please review the chart below.
NOTE: A highly recommended troubleshoot for any issue in general consists of turning off unit and unplugging for 5 minutes.
It is also recommended to try another wall outlet.

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Suite 878
Dallas, TX 75254
Specification and performance data is subject to change without notice.
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