Perfect Aire PORT8000 User manual

Swing operation.................................................................................. 8
Timer operation .................................................................................. 9
Handling the remote control.............................................................. 2
Remote control specifications .......................................................... 3
Function buttons ................................................................................ 4
Indicators on LCD............................................................................... 6
How to use the buttons...................................................................... 7
Auto operation.................................................................................... 7
Cooling/Fan operation ....................................................................... 7
Dehumidifying operation ................................................................... 8
Sleep operation ................................................................................ 12
CONTENTS
Use the remote control within a distance of 26 feet (8 meters) from the
appliance, pointing it towards the receiver. Reception is confirmed by a beep.
Location of the remote control
CAUTIONS
The air conditioner will not operate if curtains, doors or other materials
block the signals from the remote control to the indoor unit.
Prevent any liquid from falling onto the remote control.
Do not expose the remote control to direct sunlight or heat.
If the infrared signal receiver on the indoor unit is exposed to direct
sunlight, the air conditioner may not function properly. Use curtains to
prevent the sunlight from falling on the receiver.
If other electrical appliances react to the remote control, either move
these appliances or consult customer service.
The remote control is powered by two AAA dry
batteries (R03/LR03X2) housed in the rear part
and protected by a cover.
(1) Remove the cover by pressing and sliding off.
(2) Remove the old batteries and insert the new
batteries, placing the (+) and (-) ends correctly.
(3) Reattach the cover by sliding it back into
position.
NOTE: When the batteries are removed, the
remote control erases all programming.
After inserting new batteries, the remote
control must be reprogrammed.
Replacing batteries
.
Handling the remote control
properly based on local ordinances/laws.
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NOTE: Button design is based on typical model and might be slightly
different from the actual one you purchased. If the unit does not have one
of the features in this remote control user manual, the button for that
feature will not do anything when pressed on the remote control.

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2
3
4
5
6
DRY FAN HEAT*
Used to select the fan speed in four steps:
Auto Low Med High
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8
62°F(17°C).
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
Not applicable to air conditioners with manual
louver adjustment.
SWING Button
FOLLOW ME Button
Press this button to initiate FOLLOW ME function.
When the FOLLOW ME function is activated, the
remote display shows the actual temperature at
its location. The remote control will send this
signal to the air conditioner every 3 minutes until
the FOLLOW ME button is pressed again.
The FOLLOW ME function is not available under
DRY and FAN mode.
Switching the operation mode or turning off the
unit will cancel the FOLLOW ME function
automatically.
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Models PORT8000, PORT10000, PORT12000,
PORT14000
Rated Voltage 3.0V (Two dry batteries R03/LR03X2
or AAA)
Lowest Voltage of
CPU Emitting Signal 2.0V
Signal Receiving
Range 26 feet (8 m)
Environment -41°F–140°F (-5°C–60°C)
1. Operating Modes: AUTO, COOL, DRY and FAN.
2. Timer Setting Function: 24 hours
3. Indoor Setting Temperature Range: 62°F–88°F (17°C–30°C)
4. Full function LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
5. Back light emitting.
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
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4
5
6
3
8
7
9
10
11
12
13
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
*Not applicable to cooling only units.

Function buttons (continued)
LOCK Button
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TIMER OFF Button
Press this button to activate the Auto-off time
setting. Each press will increase the time setting
in 30 minutes increments, up to 10 hours, then at
1 hour increments up to 24 hours. To cancel the
Auto-off time setting, just press the button until
the time setting is 0.0.
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Press this recessed button to lock all current
settings, and the remote controller will not accept
any operation except that of the LOCK. Use the
LOCK mode when you want to prevent settings
from being changed accidentally. Press the LOCK
button again to cancel the LOCK function. A lock
symbol will appear on the remote control display
when the lock function is activated.
TIMER ON OFF
SET TEMPERATURE
Transmission Indicator
Temp./Timer display
FAN SPEED display
MODE display
ON/OFF display
This transmission indicator will light when the remote
control transmits signals to the indoor unit.
Displays the current selected mode. Including AUTO,
COOL, DRY, HEAT* and FAN.
*Not applicable to cooling only units.
The temperature setting (from 62°F (17°C) to 88°F
(30°C)) or timer setting (0–24 hrs) will be displayed.
If FAN mode is selected, there will be no display.
This indicator will be displayed when
the unit is operating.
Displays the selected fan speed: AUTO, HIGH, MED or
LOW. Nothing displays when the fan speed selected
is AUTO speed. Additionally, when AUTO or DRY
mode is selected, there will be no signals displayed.
This display area shows the settings of the TIMER.
That is, if only the Auto-on time function is set, it will
display TIMER ON. If only the Auto-off time function
is set, it will display TIMER OFF. If both functions are
set, it will display TIMER ON OFF which indicates you
have chosen both the Auto-on time and Auto-off time.
LOCK display is displayed when pushing the LOCK
button. Push the LOCK button to clear display.
MODE display (FAN mode)
TIMER display
LOCK Indicator
Indicators on LCD
Press this button to clear the display on the
indoor unit; press it again to light the display.
LED Display Button
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FOLLOW ME display
When pressing FOLLOW ME/TEMP SENSING button
in COOL and AUTO mode, the remote sensing
function is activated and this indicator displays.
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AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
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4
5
6
3
8
7
9
10
11
12
13
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
NOTE: While the unit is running under SLEEP
mode, it will be cancelled if ON/OFF, FAN
to operate while you sleep. It
SPEED, SLEEP or MODE button is pressed.

Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is
available.
1. Pres
or FAN mode.
s the MODE button to select COOL
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired
temperature. The temperature can be set
within a range of
3. Press the FAN SPEED button to select the
fan speed in four steps- Auto, Low, Med,High.
4. Press the ON/OFF button to start the air
conditioner.
62ºF(17ºC)– 88ºF(30ºC) in
2ºF(1ºC) increments.
In the FAN mode, the temperature setting is not
displayed on the remote control and you are not
able to control the room temperature. Step 2 above
does not apply for Fan mode.
NOTE:
The “Heat” operation that appears on the remote control
is applicable to units with the heating function only.
NOTE:
Dehumidifying (Dry) operation
Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is
available. The OPERATION indicator on the
display panel of the indoor unit illuminates.
1. Press the MODE button to select DRY mode.
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired
temperature. The temperature can be set
within a range of 62ºF(17ºC)– 88ºF(30ºC) in
2ºF(1ºC) increments.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to start the air
conditioner.
In the Dehumidifying (Dry) mode, you cannot change
the fan speed. It is selected automatically by the unit.
NOTE:
How to use the buttons
Auto operation
Ensure the unit is plugged in and power is
available. The OPERATION indicator on the
display panel of the indoor unit illuminates.
1. Press the MODE button to select Auto.
2. Press the TEMP button to set the desired
temperature. The temperature can be set
within a range of 62ºF(17ºC)– 88ºF(30ºC) in
2ºF(1ºC) increments.
3.
•In the Auto mode, the air conditioner automatically
selects theCool, Fan, and Dehumidify (Dry) mode by
sensing the difference between the actual ambient
room temperature and the set temperature on the
remote control.
•In the Auto mode, you cannot switch the fan speed.
Press the ON/OFFbutton to start the air
conditioner.
NOTE:
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AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
2
1
3
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
2
1
3
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
Swing operation
.
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
2
1
3
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
2
1
4
3
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
This button may appear on your remote control but
is not applicable to units with manually adjusted
louvers, including the PORT8000, PORT10000,
PORT12000 and PORT14000 models.
Cooling/Fan operation

Timer operation
Press the TIMER ON button to set the auto-on
time on the unit. Press the TIMER OFF button to
set the auto-off time on the unit.
1. Press the TIMER ON button. The remote control
shows TIMER ON. The last Auto-on setting time
and the signal "h" will be shown on the LCD
display area. Now it is ready for you to set the
Auto-on time to start the operation.
2. Push the TIMER ON button again to set desired
Auto-on time. Each time you press the button,
the time increases in 30 minute increments, up
to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours.
3. After setting the TIMER ON, there will be a one-
half second delay before the remote control
transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then,
after approximately another 2 seconds, the
signal "h" will disappear and the set temperature
will re-appear on the LCD display window.
To set the Auto-on time.
To set the Auto-off time.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button. The remote
control shows TIMER OFF. The last Auto-off
setting time and the signal "h" will be shown on
the LCD display area. Now it is ready for you to
set the Auto-off time.
2. Push the TIMER OFF button again to set desired
Auto-off time. Each time you press the button,
the time increases in 30 minute increments, up
to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours.
3. After setting the TIMER OFF, there will be a one-
half second delay before the remote control
transmits the signal to the air conditioner. Then,
after approximately another 2 seconds, the
signal "h" will disappear and the set temperature
will re-appear on the LCD display window.
The effective operation time set by the remote control for the timer
function is limited to the following settings: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0,
3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15,16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.
IMPORTANT
Example of Timer setting
TIMER ON
Start
Off
6 hours later
TIMER ON
(Auto-on Operation)
Example: The TIMER ON feature is useful
if you are not home but want the unit to turn on
automatically shortly before you expect to return.
The air conditioner will automatically start
operating at the set time.
For this example, if you want to set the timer so the
unit will automatically turn on in 6 hours, you would
do the following:
1. Press the TIMER ON button. The last setting
of starting operation time and the signal "h" will
show on the display area.
2. Press the TIMER ON button and use the up and
down arrows until "6:0h" and "TIMER ON" is
shown on the display of the remote control.
3. Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display
area will show the temperature again. This
function is now activated.
h
Set
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TIMER ON
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
TIMER OFF
AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWHEAT
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
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3
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TIMER OFF
Stop
On
Set 10 hours later
(Auto-off Operation)
The TIMER OFF feature is useful when you want
the unit to turn off automatically after you go to bed.
The air conditioner will stop automatically at the set
time.
To stop the air conditioner in 10 hours.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button. The last setting
of stopping operation time and the signal "h" will
show on the display area.
2. Press the TIMER OFF button to display "10h" on
the TIMER OFF display of the remote control.
3. Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display
area will show the temperature again. Now this
function is activated.
TIMER OFF
Example:
h
TIMER ON OFF
h
On
Stop
2 hours later
after setting
Set
TIMER OFF TIMER ON
(On Stop Start operation)
This feature is useful when you want to stop the air
conditioner after you go to bed and have it
automatically start in the morning before you wake
up or when you return home.
Example:
To stop the air conditioner 2 hours after setting
and start it again 10 hours after setting.
1. Press the TIMER OFF button.
2.Press the TIMER OFF button again and use the
up and down arrows to set 2.0h and TIMER OFF
on the display.
3. Press the TIMER ON button.
4. Press the TIMER ON button again and use the
up and down arrows to set 10h and TIMER ON
on the display. With both the TIMER ON and
TIMER OFF set, LED will show TIMER ON OFF
as shown on the image to the left..
5. Wait for the remote control to display
the setting temperature.
COMBINED TIMER
(Setting both ON and OFF timers simultaneously)
Start
10 hours later
after setting
Example:
TIMER ON TIMER OFF
(Off Start Stop operation)
This feature is useful when you want to start
the air conditioner before you wake up and
stop it after you leave the house.
To start the air conditioner 2 hours after
setting, and stop it 5 hours after setting.
1. Press the TIMER ON button.
2. Press the TIMER ON button again to
display 2.0h on the TIMER ON display.
3. Press the TIMER OFF button.
4. Press the TIMER OFF button again to
display 5.0h on the TIMER OFF display.
5. Wait for the remote control to display
the setting temperature.
Off Stop
Start
TIMER ON OFF
h
2 hours
after setting
5 hours
after setting
Set
NOTE: The timer setting (TIMER ON or TIMER
OFF) that occurs directly after the set time
will be activated first.
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SLEEP operation
Press the SLEEP button to activate this function.
The set temperature will increase by 2ºF (1ºC)
over the next 30 minutes and 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.
NOTE: The SLEEP function is only available
NOTE: While the unit is running in SLEEP mode,
pressing the MODE, FAN SPEED, or ON/
OFF button will cancel the SLEEP mode.
under COOL, HEAT* and AUTO modes.
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AUTO
COOL
DRY
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOWLOW
RESET LOCK
SET TEMPERATURE(°F)
TEMP
MODE
FAN SPEED
SWING SLEEP
TIMER ON
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
FOLLOW
ME
LED
DISPLAY
*Not applicable to cooling only units.

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NOTE:
Button design is based on typical model and might be slightly different
from the actual one you purchased.
If the unit does not have one of the features in this remote control user
manual, the button for that feature will not do anything when pressed on
the remote control.
When there are differences between the Remote Control Manual and User
Manual with regards to function description, the description in the User Manual
prevails.
The device could comply with the local national regulations. In Canada, it
should comply with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B). In the USA, this device
complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, Including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void suer’s authority to operate the equipment.