Soleus Air KY-32U User manual

KY-32U
Portable
Air Conditioner
User's Manual
-Cooling
-Dehumidifying
-Fan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................................................... 1
PACKAGE CONTAINS: ............................................................................................................ 1
NAMES OF PARTS ............................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION BEFORE USE................................................................................................ 3
CONTROL PANEL AND LCD DISPLAY .................................................................................... 5
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................. 6
OPERATION USING CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................... 7
OPERATION USING REMOTE CONTROLLER ........................................................................... 8
CONDENSATE WATER DRAINAGE .......................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 12
TROU BLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................ 14
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 15
DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................ 15
CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 15
ELECTRIC PRINCIPLE DRAWING .......................................................................................... 16
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 17

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Soleus Air KY32U portable air-conditioner. This unit is designed for
improving livingandworking comfort byproviding cooling,dehumidilying andfan functionsonlywitha
minimum installation required. With itswhisper quite operation and attractive design,you willenjoy the
convenience and comfort that this unit provides for many years to come.
When operating as an air conditioner, this unit is designed for spot cooling or cooling for aroom no
larger than 350 square feet with the standard ceiling height.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before you use your portable air conditioner, please read this operation manual carefully.
1)Neveruse or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit.
2)Maintain at least 10" (25 CM) clearance space from this unit. Avoid air inlet oroutlet grilles
from being covered or closed off.
3)The power supply must be properly grounded.
4)Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.
5)Do not use theunit in the ilranediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
6) Do not let children play near this unit.
PACKAGE CONTAINS:
Mobile Air Conditioner
Air Exhaust Duct
Exhaust Duct Window Kit Adapter
Remote Controller
AAA Batteries (2)
Window Kit - 3 Sliding Panels
Window Kit Fastener Screws (4)
Continuous Drainage Tubing Pipe
Exhaust Outlet Wall Cover
User Manual
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NAMES OF PARTS
control panel
upper air outlet
handle
lower air
inlet grille
Front View
Signal
Receptor
BackView
Exhaust Duct
Terminal upper air inlet
grill with filter
continuous
drainage
water
tank
power cord
hot air exhaust
outlet
lower air
inlet grille
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Exhaust Duct
Unit Terminal
End
Exhaust
Du_
Window Kit
Adaptor
WindowKits
INSTALLATION BEFORE USE
1) Condensate Water Tank Float Lid
You must install the water tank float lid before first use of the portable air conditioner following
these procedures:
a) Hold the water tank and draw it out slowly.
b) Remove water tank float lid and packing material
from the water tank.
Floater
Water
Tank
Fig.1 b)
c) Insert the float lid into the water tank by inserting one side of the hinge into the
hinge holder on the water tank and then sliding the other side into its place. The
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water tank float lid should be able to
move up and down freely after correct
installment.
d) Insert the complete water tank back to
the air conditioner unit.
2) ExhaustDuct Fig. 1 c)
When you use the unit as an air conditioner, the hot exhaust air must be directed out of the rooln.
The exhaust duct is used to allow the hot air out. DO NOT 1NSTALL ORUSE THE EXHAUST
DUCT WHEN THE UNIT IS OPERATED AS A DEHUMIDIFIER OR FAN.
a) Slid exhaust connector all the way down over
the discharge opening of the unit.
b) Mount the external end of the exhaust duct
onto a hole of 5 */4"(132 lnln) on the wall for
optional wall hot air outlet installation, or
c.) Connect the window kit adaptor to the external end of the
exhaust duct for a window or sliding door hot air outlet
installation.
NOTE: In order to increase the efficiency, the exhaust duct should
be keep as short and straight as possible. The exhaust hose can be
cut shorter by unthreading either end of the exhaust duct counter
clockwise. It is not recommended to increase the manufacturer's
length of the exhaust hose. This may impede or damage the unit.
Fig.2 a)
Window,
slidingdoor or
Wall
3) Window Kit Installation Fig.2 b)-c)
a) Open window or sliding door for approximately 5 inches (130 ram)
b) Adjust the length of the window kit to the same length of the window or the sliding door.
Use all three panels if necessary.
c) Use screws toaffix thewindow kit length.
d) Place the window kit to the window or sliding door. Close the window or door as Paras
itgoes.
e) Mount the window kit extension ofthe exhaust host onto the window kit.
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t) Use screws on the window kit extension if necessary.
NOTE: Whenusing thewindow kiton a window orsliding door itwillcausethewindow or slidingdoor
not to beproperly closed and locked. Additional security measurements should be taken.
CONTROL PANEL AND LCD DISPLAY
CONTROL PANEL
Fan spef>d_ue¢{on
Pow÷r on!offbu{_on
MODE
LCD DISPLAY
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Control Panel Functions
1) Power On/Off Control
Starts or Stops the Unit
2) Mode Control
Select the functions of the unit for:
Fanonly
Air ConditioningonlyDehumidifyingonly
Auto Control
3) Fan Speed Control
Select the Pan speed for:
High
Medium
Slow
4) Temperature Setting Control
Select the desired temperature setting by pressing either ?\or _/key when using the unit in cooling
function. It is recommended to set the temperature before selecting the operational mode.
5) Timer Control
Set time to start or to stop the unit. When the unit is running, the timer will shut offthe unit in the
number of hours set. When the unit is off, the timer will start the unit in the number of hours set.
6) Sleep Control
Activate sleep mode of the air conditioner. Use the Hr button to set the timer from 1 to 7 hours of
operation. In the sleep mode, the air conditioner adjusts the temperature according to the time
automatically to save power and keep the room comfortable for sleeping.
NOTE: This control key does not function during the Auto mode.
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OPERATION USING CONTROL PANEL
1) Cooling Operation
a) Be sure that the drain tank is properly placed in the unit.
b) Install the exhaust duct properly.
c) Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
d) Turn on the unit bypressing the On!OffButton on the control panel.
For Manual Mode:
Press the Mode Button until the snowflakes and _Cool_ appears on the LCD display.
a) Press the Temperature Button ?\or _/until the desired room temperature appears on the LCD.
The temperature ranges from 61F-86F (16C-30C).
b) Select the fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed Button.
For Auto Mode:
a) Press the Mode Button until the DAutoDappears on the LCD display. In the Auto Mode, the
factory set microprocessor controls the temperature and fan speed for optimal comfol_.
NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool offthe room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the
lowest and the fan speed at the lowest. Reducing the length of the exhaust duct and insulating the
exhaust duct and keeping direct sunlight to aminimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.
2) Dehumidify ingOperation
a) Be sure that the drain tank is properly placed in the unit.
b) Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
c) Turn on the unit by pressing the On!OffButton on the control panel.
d) Press the Mode Button until the bucket and dropping water and DRY appears on the LCD
display.
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NOTE: Donot use the exhaust duct when theunitis running at dehumidifying model. You mustremove
theexhaust duct fromthe unit. When theunit isrunning at dehumidifying mode, the Panspeed cannot be
adjusted.
Keep the windows and the doors closed to aid the effectiveness of the unit in removing the moisture
fromthe room.
3) Fan Operation
a) Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
b) Turn on the unit bypressing the On!OffButton on the control panel.
c) Press the Mode Button until DFANDappears on the LCD display.
d) Select the Pan speed by pressing the Fan Speed Button.
NOTE: When the unit is running on Pan mode, the exhaust duct is inoperative and is not required.
OPERATION USING REMOTE CONTROLLER
The remote controller provided with the unit may operate this portable air conditioner. The remote
controller uses two - AAA batteries (provided). Install the batteries before using the remote controller.
NOTE: The information displayed on theLCD ofthe remote controller will only betransmitted to the
air conditioner when the On!Off, Transmit, Sleep orAuto buttons (transmitting buttons) are pressed.
Any changes made to theLCD display will bereversed to theprevious settingif none ofthetransmitting
buttons ispressed within 15 seconds after the changes are made.
NOTE: When the remote controller is off, the LCD only displays the current time.
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