Soleus Air MA-9000AH User manual

-Cooling
-Heating
-Dehumidifying
-Fan
Please read Owner’s Manual
carefully before operating the
unit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.......................................................................................................................3
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................4
IDENTIFYING THE PARTS..........................................................................................................................4
ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................………………………………………6
CONTROL PANEL AND LCD DISPLAY .....................................................................................................7
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................8
OPERATION USING CONTROL PANEL ....................................................................................................9
OPERATION USING REMOTE CONTROLLER........................................................................................11
CONDENSATE WATER DRAINAGE.........................................................................................................14
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................17
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................18
DISCLAIMER..............................................................................................................................................18
CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................18
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................................19

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Soleus Air MA-9000AH portable air conditioner. This unit is
designed to improve living and working comfort by providing cooling, dehumidifying and fan
functions with only minimum installation required. With its whisper quite operation and attractive
design, you will enjoy 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 a room
no larger than 300 square feet with a standard ceiling height of 8 feet.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before installing and using the portable air conditioner, please read this Owner’s manual
carefully.
1. Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit.
2. Maintain at least 10” (25cm) clearance space around all side of the unit. Do not obstruct
air inlet or outlet grilles.
3. All in-home wiring must comply with local and national codes and be installed by a
qualified technician. The power supply must be properly grounded. All wiring problems
should be resolved by a qualified technician BEFORE installation and use of this air
conditioner
4. Always inspect the power cord and plug for signs of damage before use.
5. For your safety, this unit is grounded through the power cord plug when connected to a
matching wall outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.
6. When removing the power cord from the wall outlet, always grasp the plug firmly and pull
straight from the outlet. Never unplug the air conditioner by pulling on the cord itself.
7. Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. Use product only as directed in this manual; unintended use may void the warranty.

PACKAGE CONTAINS:
1 Portable Air Conditioner
1 Air Exhaust Duct
1 Window Kit (2 Sliding Panels)
1 Window Kit Adapter
1 Remote Controller
2 AAA Batteries
1 User Manual
IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
Front View
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Exhaust Duct
Window Kit
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ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
1) Exhaust Duct
When you use the unit as an air conditioner, the hot exhaust air must be directed out of the
room. The exhaust duct is required to allow the hot air out of the room through a window.
DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE EXHAUST DUCT WHEN THE UNIT IS
OPERATED AS A DEHUMIDIFIER OR FAN.
Slide “Unit Terminal End” of the exhaust
connector completely over the “Hot Air Outlet
Grill” on the rear of the unit. Plastic grooves
are located on the hot air outlet help to guide
the exhaust connector into place.
Window Kit Mounting: Connect the window
kit adapter to the external end of the exhaust
duct. The exhaust duct is now ready to be
attached to the window kit. See page 7 for
window kit installation
Wall Mounting: Mount the external end of the
exhaust duct to a 5¼” hole within the wall.
Creating a hole into a wall is a separate
procedure that may require professional
installation.
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NOTE: In order to achieve maximum room cooling efficiency, the exhaust duct should
remain as short and straight as possible. To further shorten the exhaust hose, first unthread
either exhaust duct adapter clockwise to remove it. Then cut the hose to desired length. It
is not recommended to increase the manufacturer’s length of the exhaust hose. This may
reduce the cooling efficiency or damage the unit.
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2) Window Kit Installation
a. Open window approximately
5 inches (13 cm)
b. Adjust the length of the window kit
to the same length of the window; use both
panels if necessary. The window kit
has a maximum length 50.5 inches.
c. Place the window kit between the window
and the window frame as shown in the
picture to the right. Close the window onto
the window kit to form a tight seal.
d. Attach the exhaust duct window kit adapter
to the window kit. Tabs located on the
adapter will lock into place securing the
adapter to the window kit.
NOTE: Using the window kit will cause the window not to be properly closed and locked.
Additional security measurements should be taken.
CONTROL PANEL AND LCD DISPLAY
CONTROL PANEL
LCD DISPLAY

Control Panel Functions
1. Power On/Off Control
Starts or stops the unit
2. Temperature Setting Control
Select the desired temperature setting by pressing either the or key. It is
recommended to set the temperature before selecting the Mode Control.
3. Mode Control
Select the functions of the unit for:
a. Air Conditioning Mode (COOL)
b. Dehumidifying Mode (DRY)
c. Heating Mode (HEAT)
4. Fan Speed Control
Select the fan speed for:
a. High
b. Medium
c. Low
5. Timer + Time
Sets the amount of time, in hours, to automatically start or to stop the unit
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a. When the unit is On, press “Timer” Button, then press the “Time” button until the
desired number of hours is displayed in the lower right corner of the display
window. The unit will automatically power Off once the selected number of hours
has elapsed.
b. When the unit is Off, press “Timer” Button, then press the “Time” button until the
desired number of hours is displayed in the lower right corner of the display
window. The unit will automatically power On once the selected number of hours
has elapsed.
NOTE: The timer function must be manually reset before each automatic start or stop.
6. Swing
Activates or deactivates the oscillating louvers
Operation Using the Control Panel
1. Cooling Operation
a. Be sure that the drain bucket is properly placed in the unit. If the drain bucket is not
properly secured, the red “Water Full” light located on the front panel will blink
and the unit will not begin cooling.
b. Be sure the exhaust duct properly installed. Refer to page 6 for exhaust duct
installation.
c. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
d. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off Button on the control panel.
e. Press the Mode Button until “COOL” appears on the LCD display.
f. Press the Temperature Button or until the desired room
temperature appears on the LCD. The temperature ranges from
63oF-88oF (17oC-310C). After two seconds the current room
temperature will appear on the LCD screen
NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool off the room most efficiently by setting the
temperature to the lowest setting and the fan speed to the highest setting (see page 9 for fan
operation). Reducing the length of the exhaust duct, insulating the exhaust duct and keeping
direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.
2. Dehumidifying Operation
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a. Be sure that the drain bucket is properly placed in the unit. If the drain bucket is not
properly secured in the unit, the red “Water Full” light located on the front panel
will blink and the unit will not begin dehumidifying.
b. If exhaust duct is attached, remove it from the rear of the air conditioner
c. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
d. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off Button on the control panel.
e. Press the Mode Button until “DRY” appears on the LCD display.
NOTE: Do not use the exhaust duct when the unit is running at dehumidifying mode. You must
remove the exhaust duct from the unit. When the unit is running at dehumidifying mode, the fan
speed cannot be adjusted. Keep the windows and the doors closed to aid the efficiency of the unit
in removing the moisture from the room.
3. Fan Operation
a. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
b. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off Button on the control panel.
c. Press the Mode Button until “COOL” appears on the LCD display.
d. Press the Temperature Button or to set the temperature HIGHER than
the current room temperature. After two seconds the current room temperature
will appear on the LCD screen.
e. Set the fan speed to “LOW” “MEDIUM” or “HIGH” by pressing the Fan Speed
button.
4. Heating Operation
a. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
b. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off Button on the control panel.
c. Press the Mode Button until “Heat” appears on the LCD display.
d. Press the Temperature Button or until the desired room temperature
appears on the LCD. The temperature ranges from 63oF-88oF (17oC-31oC).
NOTE: When the unit is operating in heating mode, the exhaust duct is not required.
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OPERATION USING REMOTE CONTROLLER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
1. To Set the Clock
Open the back cover of the remote controller and insert two AAA batteries. When batteries
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are installed or replaced, the clock is set to 12:00AM. To set present
time:
2. Cooling Operation
a. Be sure that the drain bucket is properly placed in the unit. If the drain bucket is not
properly secured, the red “Water Full” light located on the front panel will blink
and the unit will not begin cooling.
b. Be sure the exhaust duct properly installed. Refer to page 6 for exhaust duct
installation.
c. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
d. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the unit
e. Press the Mode key until the LCD displays “COOL”
f. Press either of key of the Temperature key until the LCD displays the
desired temperature
g. Press the Fan Speed key until the LCD displays the desired fan speed.
3. Heating Operation
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a. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
b. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off Button on the remote control.
c. Press the Mode Button until “Heat” appears on the LCD display.
d. Press the Temperature Button or until the desired room temperature
appears on the LCD. The temperature ranges from 63oF-88oF (17oC-31oC).
NOTE: When the unit is operating in “HEAT” mode, the exhaust duct is not required.
4. Dehumidifying Operation
a. Be sure that the drain bucket is properly placed in the unit. If the drain bucket is not
properly secured, the red “Water Full” light located on the front panel will blink
and the unit will not begin dehumidifying.
b. If attached, remove the exhaust duct from the back of the air conditioner
c. Plug the Power Cord to the power outlet.
d. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the unit
e. Press Mode key until “DRY” appears on the LCD display.
5. Fan Operation
a. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the unit
b. Press the Mode key unit “COOL” appears on the LCD display.
c. Press either or key of the temperature to set the temperature HIGHER
than the current room temperature.
d. Press the Fan Speed key until the LCD displays the desired fan speed.
7. Timer
a. When the unit is On, press “Timer” Button, then press the “Hour” button until the
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desired number of hours is displayed in the LCD. The unit will automatically power
Off once the selected number of hours has elapsed.
b. When the unit is Off, press “Timer” Button, then press the “Hour” button until the
desired number of hours is displayed in the LCD. The unit will automatically power
On once the selected number of hours has elapsed.
NOTE: The timer function must be manually reset before each automatic start or stop.
CONDENSATE WATER DRAINAGE
1) Internal Water Bucket
When operating in cooling or dehumidifying mode, the condensate water will drain into
the internal water bucket. Depending on the surrounding humidity, the unit can
continuously operate for 2 to 12 hours before the internal water bucket is full. When the
internal water bucket becomes full, the red “Water Full” light located on the front of the
unit will flash. The compressor will stop, but the fan will continue to run at the set speed.
To empty the water bucket:
a. Turn the unit off.
b. Remove water bucket slowly and discard
the water inside the bucket.
c. Place the bucket back to its original position
d. Turn the unit on
*The drain bucket may be emptied before it is full. First turn off the unit, then wait
3 minutes before removing the water bucket to prevent the condensate water from
discharging into the unit.
NOTE: If you remove the water bucket while the unit is operating in cooling or dehumidifying
mode the red “Water Full” Light will flash and the compressor will stop. Once the drain bucket is
placed back in the unit, the compressor will remain off for approximately 3 minutes before
restarting the cooling or dehumidifying cycle.
2) Continuous Drainage
The unit can operate on continuous drainage mode. When the unit is operating on continuous
drainage mode, condensate water will not drain into the internal water bucket. Condensate water
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is discharged by gravity through a drainage tube (12” length) to either an external hose (not
included) or to a condensate water pump device (not included). When the unit is operating on
continuous drainage mode, it can operate continuously without periodic stops to empty the water
bucket.
To allow continuous drainage:
a. Remove the water bucket from the cabinet.
b. Find the tube hanging beside the water
bucket inside of the cabinet.
c. Remove the plug from the end of the tube.
d. Connect the drainage tubing to a hose. Use a clamp
or adapter (not provided) if necessary
e. Place the other end of the hose into either an external
water bucket, a floor drain or the intake side of a
condensate water pump.
NOTE: When using the continuous drainage method, the unit will NOT shut off
automatically when an external water bucket is full. Spill water can cause substantial damages
to carpet, floors, furniture and other valuables.
NOTE: Do not use a lengthy drainage hose without a condensate water pump as water may
overflow into the internal drain bucket which requires periodic manual drainage
MAINTENANCE
Note: Before performing any maintenance activities turn the unit off and remove
the power plug from the power outlet.
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1) Clean or Replace Filter
a. If the air filter is clogged, the airflow volume
will decrease, reducing cooling efficiency. It is
recommended to clean the filter once a month or
as needed.
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b. Push down the tab on the filter cover and pull
outwards to remove the entire filter and cover.
c. Carefully remove the air filter from the filter cover.
d. Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm
water with a mild detergent.
e. Rinse the filter thoroughly and dry it in a shaded place.
f. Attach the filter to the filter cover with the
attachment hooks located on the inside surface of the cover.
g. Place the bottom of the filter cover into the holes
in the unit case. Push the cover back into its
original position.
2) Case
a. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight as case color may fade.
b. Clean surface area with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft towel.
c. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
3) Storing the Unit for an Extended Period of Time or Transporting
a. Unplug the unit from the power outlet.
b. Ensure that the water bucket is empty.
c. If using continuous drainage, disconnect any external drain hose and
cap the end of the internal drain tube.
d. Store and transport unit in an upright position. Store unit in a cool dry
place.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Unit is unplugged Securely plug receptacle into
the power outlet
Drain bucket is full Empty water bucket
Water bucket not installed
correctly Completely insert water bucket
Air exhaust is clogged Remove obstruction from
exhaust hose
Unit does not operate
Timer is on Cancel the timer
There is a heating source in the
room Turn down or off the other heating source
Temperature setting is too high Lower temperature setting
Air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter
Air exhaust is not installed
correctly Check the exhaust duct to make sure that the hot exhaust
air is being vented out of the
room
Room is too big or too much
ambient sunlight is reaching in This unit provides spot cooling or cooling for a room no larger
than 300 square feet with
standard ceiling height
Unit does not cool room
There is frost on the evaporator The unit will defrost
automatically and return to
operation afterwards
In dehumidifying mode, no
cool air coming out There is frost on the evaporator The unit will defrost automatically and will return to
operation afterwards
The water bucket is full Empty the water bucket“Water Full” indicator is
blinking The water bucket is not
installed correctly Completely insert the water bucket
Noise or vibration Surface is not level Place unit on a level surface
and away from obstructions
Surface is not level Place unit on a level surfaceWater is leaking from unit Drainage plug is loose Make drain tube is properly
secured and plugged
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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MODEL MA-9000AH
COOLING CAPACITY 9000 BTU/hr
HEATING CAPACITY 1100 W
DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITY 88 Pints/Day
COOLING/HEATING 1120W/1350WPOWER
DEHUMIDIFYING 1100W
AIR FLOW VOLUME 180 CFM
VOLTAGE 115 V 60 HZ
11.5 AMP COOLING
POWER SOURCE RATED CURRENT 11.7 AMP HEATING
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL 54 db
NET WEIGHT 77 Lbs
BODY 17¼ x 14¾ x 32½ InchesDIMENSIONS PACKAGE 26½ x 18½ x 34½ Inches
REFRIGERANT R22
WATER BUCKET VOLUME 4L
NOTE:
1) The above cooling capacity is measured at ambient temperature of DB 86 F, WB 78 F.
2) Noise level is measured at the point where is 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, in
cooling mode.
3) Power consumption is measured when fan runs at the highest speed Specifications
above are for reference only. Please see the actual data printed on the nameplate.
DISCLAIMER
ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER’S MANUAL
ARE THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT
CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST OF THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED
HEREWITHIN.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Customer Service at our tool free number for:
Optional or Spare Parts
Technical Support
Warranty Claims
Soleus International Inc. 1.888.876.5387

WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying MA-9000AH Soleus Air air conditioner to be
free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation
instruction for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase in the United
States or Canada.
If the air conditioner exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option,
either repair or replace it, free of charge within a reasonable time after the air conditioner is
returned during the warranty period.
As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the consumer must present this Warranty
Certificate along with a copy of the original purchase invoice.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1) Damage, accidental or other wise, to the air conditioner while in the possession of a
consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.
2) Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special
handling provisions in the instructions.
3) Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.
4) Filter.
5) Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the air conditioner by anyone other than
authorized by Soleus International Inc.
6) Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.
This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers.
It does not cover used, salvaged, or refurbished products.
ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO
ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL
INC. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC.’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
RETAIL VALUE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
WITH RESPECT TO THIS AIR CONDITIONER
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