RHINO HO3608 User manual

FEATURES AND PARTS LIST
1. Features
• Self evaporative system, no water tank.
• Storage solution for plug at rear of machine.
• Handle designed for ease of use.
• LCD display, indicating temperature and operation status.
• Exhaust hose position designed to remove air quickly and efficiently.
• Sophisticated oval design.
• Four in one function (heating, cooling, dehumidifying and fan).
• Electronic control with LED display, timer function and remote control.
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Thank you for selecting this new model portable air conditioner. Please safely keep this user
manual for you later reading, and be sure to read this manual carefully before using the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• The appliance is for indoor use only.
• Read all instructions, Rated Power Supply: Please connect the unit with Grounded Power
Sources: 220-240VAC, 50HZ.
• Disconnect the power plug before dismantling, assembling or before cleaning.
• Avoid touching mobile parts of the appliance.
• Never insert fingers, pencils or any other objects though the guard whenever the power plug is
connected, especially while running.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the unit safely.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance for any other purposes than its intended use.
• The appliance is must not be used if the guards are not fasten according to the instructions.
• When the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similar qualified person in order to avoid hazard
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless it has been checked and tested by a
qualified electrician or electrical supplier
• Return to authorized service agent.
• The air conditioner unit must always be stored and transported upright, otherwise you
may cause irreparable damage to the compressor; in case of doubt we suggest to wait for
at least 24 hours before you start air-conditioning unit.
• Avoid restarting the air conditioning unit unless 3 minutes have passed since being turned off,
or the compressor may get damaged.
• Never use the mains plug as a switch to start and turn off the air conditioning unit. Use the
provided ON/OFF switch located on the control panel.
• Always place the portable air conditioner on a dry stable place.
• The appliance shall not be installed in the laundry.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. And it shall be installed in
accordance with national wiring regulations.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the Outlet or Inlet grills.
• The minimum distance from furniture and wall should be 50CM.
• Keep the filters clean. Under normal conditions, the filters should be cleaned
approximatelyevery 30 days. Since the filters remove airborne particles, more frequent cleaning
maybe necessary, depending on the indoor air quality.
• Set the fan speed switch to high cool and the thermostat to the coolest position for the initial
start-up, then set the fan switch to Low cool and lower the thermostat to a comfortable setting.
Suggestions:
If you want to get better effect, we suggest you not to use cooling function when ambient
environment is higher than 35°C or heating function when the ambient environment is lower
than 7°C.

2. PARTS LIST:
1. Top cover 9. Up filter frame
2. Air outlet grille 10. Protective net
3. Control panel 11. Down filter frame
4. Front cover 12. Water plug
5. Caster 13. Remote control
6. Handle 14. Exhaust hose
7. Power cord 15. Window kits
8. Drain port 16. Hose adaptor
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INSTALLATION
1. Installation
Warning: Before using this unit, please keep it upright at least 2 hours.
The unit can be moved easily among the rooms, but please note the following:
1.1 Assemble hose adaptor (picture 1)
Align the both hose adapters and secure together.
1.2 Assembly of the exhaust hose (picture 2)
A. Lengthen the hose, attach to the unit by screwing the hose in an anti-clockwise direction.
B. Repeat the process to attach the adaptor to the hose.
1.3 Installation of window kits. Partially open the window and then fix the window kits to the
window (picture 3, 4 below).
The window kits can be installed on most normal and vertical windows, and it is adjustable.
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1.4 Ensure the unit is upright during operation. The unit should be only used on a level surface
ensuring a minimum distance of 50cm is maintained from all other objects/surfaces.
Fix the other end of the heat-exhausted hose to the air-outlet window kit (picture 6, 7)
Important safeguards
The length of the exhaust hose is from 280 mm to 1500 mm. Do not extend this hose or
replace with any other hose other than the manufacturers specification. Alterations may impair
performance and result in failure. The air-exhaustion must be well ventilated, poor ventilation will
result in overheating.
Please note: Don’t bend the hose any greater than 45 degrees.
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CONTROL AND SETTING
This portable air conditioner is cool and heat model, it has four functions cooling, heating,
dehumidifying and fan
Fan has three speeds: high speed, middle speed and low speed,
Setting temperature is 18--30°C, 24 hours timer, sensor and water-level protective function.
1.Control Instruction:
Control panel:
1.1 Plug in, ensure the power supply is correct to the voltage rating on the units rating label.
A short melody will play before the unit is in standby mode. The digital screen will indicate
temperature (Range: 5~35°C/41~95°F), if ambient temperature above 35°C, screen will show “H”. If
it is below 5°C, it will indicate “L” and the unit will enter standby status.
1.2 ON/OFF :When depressed the unit will enter cooling mode. At this stage the temperature
units can be set °C or °F. Press again, unit will shut off and play shut- off melody.
1.3 Mode button :
Press this key to choose Active Cooling, Heating, Fan , or Dehumidifying Mode.
1.4 Fan button :
a) Under active cooling mode:
HIGH FAN ( ) MIDDLE FAN ( ) LOW FAN ( ) HIGH FAN ( ) …, this function will
continue to cycle.
b) Under fan model: same as cooling mode
c) Under dehumidifying mode, fan is working at a lower speed
d) If switch between active cooling and fan, fan speed won’t change.
1.5 Timer button :
Press it, icon will flash, “88” areas indicates 24:00; you can set your time through /
buttons. The HOUR number will change from 1,2,3…24; the Minute number will change from 10,
20,30…50. Auto-shut-off timer is only available when the unit is on; auto-run timer is only available
when the unit is off.
After timer setting accomplishes effectively, icon will keep on flashing until setting time is due.
If set again, history record will be cleared.
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Up
Mode
Sleeping
Swing
Fan
Speed
Max cool
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On/Off
Timer
Display
Area
Signal
Receptor

1.6 Up and Down button: can set temperature and timer .
Under cooling or heating mode, the operating temperature ranges from 18~30°C/64~86°F.
If press Up and Down button simultaneously, the unit will shift between °C to °F.
1.7 Sleeping key :
Under cooling or heating mode, press the key can make unit into sleeping mode,
LCD will show , press again to cancel.
1.8 Swing button : press this key to start auto swing function, press again to cancel.
1.9 Max cool key :Press this key to choose Max cool function: You can get cooling effect
quickly only under cooling mode.
2. REMOTE CONTROL
Drawing of Remote Control panel:
Remote control for Cool only Remote control for Cool & Heat
1. Power : Press this key to turn on/off the button.
2. Mode : Press this key to choose cooling, heating, dehumidifying, fan
3. Up :Press this key to turn up temperature or adjust time.
4. Down : Press this key to turn down temperature or adjust time.
5. Fan : Press this key to set low/middle/high fan speed.
6. Swing :Press this key to control swing function.
7. Temperature : Press this key to choose Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
8. Sleeping (Only under cooling function):Press this key to enable this function.
9. Timer : Press this key to set time. Within 5 hours, time interval is half hour; from 5 hours to
L OC K RESET L OC K RESET

24 hours, time interval is 1 hour. Once set number will flash 5 times as confirmation .
10. Max cool : Under cooling mode, press this key to achieve maximum output.
11. Keypad lock: Once set, press this key in use of something like a pin to lock all the button, as
the screen will show image: , press this key again to unlock (This function can prevent kid from
playing with the unit).
12. Reset: Press this key by using something like a pin to reset remote control, default setting is
cooling mode and high speed fan, auto swing.
3 MULTI PROTECTIVE FUNCTION
3.1 Anti-freezing protecting control:
When the ambient temperature is very low under Cooling Mode, the compressor and water motor
will stop working if the copper coil temperature Tp <2°C for over 20 seconds after the compressor
continues working for 10 minutes, the LCD Display E4; when copper coil temperature will
increase>8°C, the protection will be stopped automatically, and recover to previous mode on the
condition that compressor three-minutes delay protection satisfied.
3.2 Water-full protection:
When the water level in the bottom water plate is surpassing warning level, the unit will alert
automatically and “P2” will flashes on LCD. Please discharge water in the machine according to
Chapter “Water Drainage”
3.3 Compressor delay-protection
Except for the first power-on, the compressor can start at once. In other cases, the compressor
runs under 3 minutes delay protection.
3.4 No refrigerant protection
Under cooling, dehumidifying, heating mode, after compressor works for over 10 minutes, if the
temperature difference of coil temperature and room temperature is less than 3°C for more than
30 minutes, the machine will enter no-refrigerant protection. That is to say, there is no refrigerant
in the unit, compressor and water spring motor stop working, up fan runs with low speed, down
fan stops running, E3 appears on LCD.
3.5 Press any key on the control panel , background light will turn bright from dark for 10
seconds.

WATER-DRAINAGE
1. Manual drainage:
1.1 When water plate is full and unit stops working, please shut off the unit and unplug
Please do not move the unit when full, or the water will spill
1.2 Use a water container to take water under the water plug.
1.3 Screw off the water plug and unplug the water blocker, drain into a suitable container.
1.4 Replace the water blocker and screw down the water plug.
2. Continuous drainage:
2.1 Screw off the water plug and unplug the water blocker.
2.2 Use hose pipe to connect the water outlet. Lead the pipe outside.
Please note 1.This method can be done only if there is no water in the tank
2.3 This model has a self-evaporative function, under cooling mode, please don’t use
continuous drainage.

MAINTENANCE
Cleaning.
Please note: Turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning or maintenance.
Clean the surface
Clean the housing with a duster or a soft wet cloth. Do not use a chemical solvent as this could
cause damage.
Air filter cleaning
1.1 Clean the air filters every 2 weeks. If the air filter is blocked with dust, the efficiency will
reduce.
A. Pull out top and bottom filters as below pictures
B.Wash the air filters by immersing it gently into warm (about 40°C) water with a neutral
detergent, rinse it and dry it thoroughly in a shaded place.
C.Install air filters carefully after cleaning the filters
Open from here
Clean the air filter every 2 weeks. If the air filter is blocked with dust, the efficiency will reduce.
1. Outward and upward put out the air filter like picture 8 .
2. Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm (40°C) water with a neutral detergent, rinse it
and dry it thoroughly in a shaded place.
3. Replace the air filter to its original position in the unit.
Please note: Carbon filter cloth (choose the accessories depending on your needs) can be
put out after putting out the filter frame and should be changed every 2-3 weeks based on the
environment.
After Season Maintenance
1. Pull out the plug in drainage hole and empty the water plate , or drain out the water by leaning
the unit, then shift the unit mode to Fan mode, and press the button for 5 seconds on low fan
speed. Keep this mode for half day till the conduit is dried. Doing like this can keep the inner unit
dry and prevent mold.
2. Turn off the unit and pull out the plug.
3. Coil the wire and bind it together.
4. Separate the air-exhausted pipe and keep it safe.
5. Put the unit into a plastic bag, then keep it in a dry place.
6. Take out the batteries of remote control and keep them safe.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Don’t repair or disassemble the unit by yourself. Please take to an authorized dealer. Failure to do
so may affect the warranty.
Trouble Reason Solution
The unit doesn’t work No power supply Power-on and turn on the unit.
Water-full indicator illuminate Drain out the inner stored
water
Timer function is active Cancel Timer function
Room temperature too low or
too high?
Suggesting ambient
temperature between 7-40°C
The unit does not seem to
perform.
In direct sunlight Draw the curtains
Windows or doors open, many
people or a heat source in the
room
Close windows and turn on
another air conditioner
Filter is dirty Clean or change the air filter
Air inlet or air outlet is blocked Clear out the outlet
Room temperature is lower
than setting temperature
Change the setting
temperature
The unit noise is high The unit is not on level
ground.
Put the unit on flat and hard
place.
Compressor doesn’t work Unit overheated Allow to cool down (5
Minutes)
Remote control doesn’t work Out of range of the main unit Get closer to the main unit
and aim directly at the air-
outlet grille
Control panel hasn’t received
the signal from remote control.
The batteries run out. Change the batteries
E1 on LCD Coil temperature is abnormal Check coil temperature
sensor or relevant circuit
E2 on LCD Room temperature is
abnormal
Check room temperature
sensor or relevant circuit
E3 on LCD No refrigerant or there is very
few refrigerant
Check leakage, wielding,
vacuum pump, charge
refrigerant according to name
plate
E4 on LCD Anti-freezing protection Waiting for defrosting,
function will recover
automatically
P2 on LCD Water is full inside the
machine
Drain out water from drain
port at bottom rear of the unit.
F1 on LCD High pressure protection
(only for US standard)
After inside gas pressure
comes down, it will function
well.

APPENDIX
Fuse Parameter
Type: FSD or 50F
Voltage: 250V
Current: 3.15A
The working principium diagram of the unit:
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There is no further notice for the change of the parameters above, the exact parameters base on
the rating plate.
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Disposal: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such
waste separately for special treatment is necessary.