RCA RACM5002 User manual

KC-E5
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and thoroughly before
installing and operating your room air conditioner.
Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference after reading it
thoroughly.
OWNER'S MANUAL
(WINDOW TYPE)
AIR CONDITIONER
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MODEL:RACM5002

CONTENTS
11
Safety Precautions..................................................................................2
Before Operation ....................................................................................5
Introduction .............................................................................................6
Window Requirements .................................................................8
Operating Instructions...........................................................................12
Maintenance .......................................................................................13
Installation..................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting......................................................................................14
Preparation of Chassis................................................................9
Unit Installation..........................................................................10
Removal from Window...............................................................11
Operation Panel.. ......................................................................12
Function Specifications .............................................................12
Contents.................................................................................................1
French Manual .......................................................................................16

Installation
Don’t use a power cord, a
plug or aloose socket
which is damaged.
• Otherwise, itmay cause a
fire or electricalshock.
Always ground the
product.
• There is risk offire or
electric shock.
Do not modifyor extend
the power cable.
• There is risk offire or
electric shock.
Do not disassembleor
modify products.
• It maycause failure and
electric shock.
Always install the expansion
panel(s).
• Improper assemblyor
installation may causeincorrect
operation, including injury, fire,
and poor performance,electric
shock hazards.
Do not use the power cord
near flammable gas or
combustibles such asgaso-
-line, benzene,thinner,etc.
• It maycause explosion or
fire.
Operation
Do not placeheavy object
on the powercord and take
care so thatthe cord should
not be pressed.
Always install adedicated
circuit and breaker.
Do not touch(operate)the
product with wethands.
• There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
• Improper wiring or
installation may causefire
or electric shock
• There is risk of fire or
electrical shock.
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not placethe power cord
near a heater.
• It maycause fire and
electric shock.
Do not allowwater to run
into electric parts.
• It willcause failure of
machine or electric shock.
Use a softcloth to clean.Do
not use wax,thinner, ora
strong detergent.
• The appearance of theair
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color,or develop
surface flaws.
If strange sounds, or small
or smoke comes from
product. Turn the breaker
off or disconnect the power
supply cable.
• There is risk ofelectric
shock or fire.
Do not open the suction
inlet grill of the product
during operation.
• Otherwise, it may electrical
shock and failure.
If water enters the product, turn
off the power switch of the
main body of appliance. Contact
service center after taking the
power-plug out from the socket.
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Ventilate the room well when
using this appliance
together with a stove, etc.
Turn off the power and
breaker firstly when
cleaning the unit.
Turn off the main power
switch when notusing it for
a long time.
• Anoxygen shortage may
occur.
• Since thefan rotates at high
speed during operation,it may
cause injury.
• Prevent accidentalstartup
and the possibilityof injury.
Do not plug or unplug the
power supply plugduring
operation.
• There is risk offire or
electric shock.
Do not damageor use an
unspecified power cord.
• It willcause electric shockor
fire.
Do not operatewith wet
hands or indamp
environment.
• It willcause electric shock.
Take care to ensure that
power cable could not be
pulled out or damaged
during operation.
• There is risk of fire or
electric shock.
When gas leaks,open the
window for ventilation
before operating the unit.
• Otherwise, it may cause
explosion, and a fire.
Never touch the metal parts
of the unit when removing
the filter.
• They are sharp and may
cause injury.
Installation
Install the product so that thenoise or hot
wind from the outdoor unit may not cause
any damage to the neighbors.
• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the
neighbors.
Keep level parallel in installing the product.
• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water
leakage.
CAUTION
Operation
Do not put a pet orhouse
plant where it will be
exposed to direct air flow.
• It may cause injury.
Do not block the inlet or
outlet of air flow.
• It may cause product failure.
Use a soft cloth to clean. Do
not use wax, thinner, or a
strong detergent.
• The appearance of theair
conditioner may deteriorate,
change color,or develop
surface flaws.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not stepon the
indoor/outdoor unit anddo
not put anythingon it.
Always insert thefilter
securely.
Clean it every two weeks.
Do not drink water drained
from air conditioner.
• It maycause an injury
through dropping ofthe unit
or falling down.
• Operation without filters will
cause failure.
• It containscontainment
and will makeyou sick.
Be cautious not to touch
the sharp edges when
installing.
Avoid excessive cooling and
perform ventilation
sometimes.
Do not insert the hands or
bars through the air inlet or
outlet during operation.
• It maycause injury. • Otherwise, it may do harmto
your health.
• Otherwise, itmay cause
personal injury.
If the liquid from the batteries gets onto your
skinor clothes, wash it well with clean water.
Do not use the remote if the batteries have
leaked.
• The chemicals in batteries could cause burns
or other health hazards.
If you eat the liquid from the batteries, brush
your teeth and see doctor. Do not use the
remote if the batteries have leaked.
• The chemicals in batteries could cause
burns or other health hazards.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Preparation for Operation
1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.
2. Plug inthe power cordproperly.
3. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloadingthe line couldcreate a firehazard.
4. Do notuse an extension cord.
5. Do notstart/stop operation byplugging/unplugging the power cord.
6. If thecord/plug is damaged, have an authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part.
Usage
1. Being exposedto direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your
health. Do notexpose occupants, pets,or plants todirect airflow for extended periods of time.
2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate theroom when usedtogether with
stoves or otherheating devices.
3. Do notuse this airconditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. Preserving precision
devices, food, pets,plants, and artobjects). Such usagecould damage the items.
4. The air conditioner isa consumer comfort appliance, not aprecision climate controlsystem.
Cleaning and Maintance
1. Do nottouch the metalparts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when
handling sharp metal edges.
2. Do notuse water to clean inside theair conditioner.Exposure to water can destroy the
insulation, leading to possible electric shock.
3. When cleaningthe unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan
rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit’s power
is accidentally triggeredon while cleaning inner parts of the unit.
Service
For repair andmaintenance, contact yourauthorized service dealer.
Service
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BEFORE OPERATION

How and Why
Your room air conditioner provides the following functions to make hot weather living more
comfortable:
1.Cools and circulatesthe room air.
2.Lowers humidity byremoving excess moisture.
3.Filters out summertimedust, dirt, andsome airborne impurities.
The air conditionerperforms these functionsby drawing theroom air througha filter whichtraps
dust and dirtparticles. The air then passesover a coolingcoil which refrigeratesthe air and
removes excess moisture.The same air is thenreturned to theroom-cooler, drier, and cleaner.
Moisture removed fromthe room airis carried tothe outside andevaporated.
Normal Sounds
Aside from the regular fan motor and compressor sounds coming from your air conditioner, you will once
in a while hear a pinging sound. This is the result of moisture inside the room air being thrown against the
running fan. This is normal and should not be caused for concern. Also, do not be alarmed if you hear a
slight hissing or gurgling sound coming from your air conditioner after it is off. These are normal coolant
noises.
Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to operate and to provide plenty of cooling power.
Fan
You may hear air
movement from thefan. Condenser
You may hear droplets of water
hitting the condenser, causing
a pinging orclicking sound.
Compressor
The modern highefficiency compressor
may have ahigh pitched humor pulsating
noise that cycleson and off.
FIG.1
Capacitance and Running Time
Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired comfort for the area you want to cool. The proper
size is determined by the number of square feet in the area to be cooled.
Whenever the heat or humidity load is above normal, the air conditioner must run longer and more often
to keep the desired temperature you have selected. Under heavy heat load conditions, the air conditioner
may need to run constantly to keep the temperature you want.
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INTRODUCTION
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At times using the high fan setting to circulate the room air may make it comfortable even though you
do not set the air conditioner to cool the air. This will save your cost of use.
Features
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7. Front grille
2. Upper guide
5. Vertical louver blades
1. Cabinet
8. Air filter
9. Inlet grille
3. Operation panel
4. Horizontal louver blades
6. Guide panel
FIG.2
Using the Air Conditioner
1. Plug in the air conditioner. (To prevent electrical hazards, do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.)
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Select the cool mode.
4. Set the fan speed at the high level.
5. Adjust the air direction control tabs for comfortable airflow.
6. Once the room has cooled, adjust the set temperature and fan speed to the setting you find most
comfortable.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the section of important safety
instructions before operating the appliance.
To begin operating the air conditioner after installation, follow these steps:
Note:
If the air conditioner is turned off, a “compressor protection” is automatically self-activated. The
compressor cannot operate during a “compressor protection”condition. (This is normal) it may take 3
minutes before the “protection circuit” self-deactivates.
INTRODUCTION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
9 8
10
10. Wheel

ITEM NAME OF PARTS Q’TY
A
B
C
D
E
SCREW(ST4X16FT)
GUIDE PANEL(LEFT)
UPPER GUIDE
5
3
1
1
1
ABCD
FIG.3
GUIDE PANEL(RIGHT)
SCREW(ST4X10FT)
E
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REQUIRED TOOLS:
Tight fitting gloves Standard screwdriver
Pliers Sharp knife
3/8-inch open end wrench oradjustable wrench 1/4-inch hex socketand racher
Tapemeasure Electric drill 1/4-inch drill bit
This air conditioner will be installed into standard double hung windows with actual clear opening widths
of 23 to 37 (about 920mm to 580mm).(FIG.4).
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13 (about 325mm). Side louvers
and the rear of the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the
condenser for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS
23 to 37
13
Sash
FIG.4
Interior wall
Window
Offset
Sill
Inner sill
Exterior
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INSTALLATION
FGF
G
1
1
FOAM STRIP(Adhesive backed)
FOAM STRIP(Not adhesive backed)

PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
SIDE CURTAINS
Pull the curtains and make them fit into the T shape groove from the top down, then insert and push the
frame into the guides of the air conditioner, as shown in FIG.6.
1
1
FIG.6
2
2
UPPER GUIDE
Fasten the upper guide(ITEM E) on the top of the air conditioner with 3 screws (ITEM A) as shown in
FIG.5.
ITEM A
FIG.5 T SHAPE GROOVE
Open the window and mark center line with pencil on the center of the inner sill, as shown in FIG.8.
4
ROOM SIDE
INNER SILL
CENTER
LINE
FIG.8
LOCATE THE UNIT IN WINDOW
FOAM STRIP
(ITEM F)
FIG.7
Cut the adhesive-backed foam strip(ITEM F) to the window width. Remove the backing from the foam
strip and attach the foam strip to the underside of the bottom window. (FIG.7)
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FOAM STRIP
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INSTALLATION