Soleus Air MAC-8000 User manual

8,000 BTU Portable Air
Conditioner, Dehumidifier
and Fan
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model # MAC-8000
Please read owner's manual carefully before operating unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
I3dPOR FANT 5_ FE G UARDS ..................................................................................................................................... 3
LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG ................................................................................................................................. 4
PRODUCT DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................................... 5
FRONT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
BACK .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ACCES_'ORIES. .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
.SELECTING THE LOCATION ................................................................................................................................... 6
MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE .......................................................................................................................... 6
WALL MOUNTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
WINDOW KJT INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 7
CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
COOLING ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
DEH{ 73dlDIFYING ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
FAN ............................................................................................................................................................................. Q
EMPTYING THE WATER BU(XET ........................................................................................................................... 9
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 10
REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
CLEANING ]HE HOU57NG .................................................................................................................................... 11
( ZEANING ]'HE FIL ]'ER ......................................................................................................................................... 11
END OF SEASON STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................. 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 13
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 14

INTRODUCTION
Thankyoufor purchasingthe SoleusAir MAC-80008,000BTUPortableAir Conditionerand Dehumidifier.This unitis designed
toimprove indoorlivingand workingcomfort byprovidingcooling,dehumidifying,and ventilationwith minimalinstallation.
This multi-functionalunitoperatesasan air conditioner,dehumidifierandfan. Whenoperatingasan air conditioner,this unit is
designedforspot coolingorcoolinga roomno largerthan 150squarefeetwith a standardeightfoot ceilingheight.Whenusing
this appliance,alwaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions.
Pleasecompletethefollowinginformationforfuture reference.Retainthis owner'smanualwith your salesreceiptas a
permanentrecordofyour purchase.
SerialNumber:
Dateof Purchase:
PlaceofPurchase:
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
Beforeinstalling and usingyour portableair conditionerand heater,it is importantthatyou readthis owner's manual
carefully.Storethis manualin a safe placefor future reference,
Thisinstructionmanualisusedfor guidanceanddoesnotform partof a contract.It reservesthe righttomaketechnicalchanges
without priornotice.
1. Always placethe uniton a levelsurface.
2. Theapplianceshallbe installedin accordancewith nationalwiringregulation.
3. Theunitmustbe connectedto a correctlygroundedpowersupply.Foryoursafety,this unitis groundedthroughthe
powercord plugwhenconnectedto a groundedwall outlet.Donot usean adapterplugor extensioncord.
4. Donot installtheunit in anarea wheregas leakagemayoccur andtorin an explosiveatmosphere.
5. Donotapplyan insecticideor anytype offlammablesprayonthe unit.
6. Confirmdrainagepiping isconnectedproperly.
7. Donotstart orstop the unitbyinsertingor pullingout the powerplug.
8. Donotoperatewithwet hands.
9. Closesupervisionis necessarywhenthe unitis usednearchildren.Theunit in notintendedfor usebychildren.
10. Donot insertanythingintotheair outlet.Do notobstructair inletor outletgrills.
11. Donotexpose skinor eyes directlyto coolair fora long periodoftime.
12. If an abnormalodor orsmokecomesoutof the unit,disconnectthe unit immediatelyandcontacta qualifiedservice
technician.(seepage 14)
13. Whenopeningthe filtercover,do nottouchthe metal partsin the unit'sinterior.
14. Donot immersetheunit inwater or anytype of liquid.Donotusethe unitin the immediatesurroundingsofabath,
shower,or swimmingpool,or in anyothersteamy,wet areas.
15. Whencleaningthe unit,alwaysturn the unitoffand unplugthe powercord.
16. Alwaysinspectthepowercordforsignsofdamagebeforeuse.Ifthe powercordisdamaged,it mustbe replacedbythe
manufactureror a qualifiedservicetechnician.
17. Donot placea plantor allowa petin thedirectpathof theairflowto avoidinjury.
18. Donot puta stove,etc,where itwouldbe exposedto the directairflow.It mayaffect combustion.
19. Donotsit on the unitor placeanythingon it.
20. Donotdisposeof the remotecontrolinfire, the batteriesinsidemayexplodeor leak.
21. Beforestoring,thewater mustbe drainedfromthe unitand thefilterscleaned.

LCDIPOWERCORDAND PLUG
Thisair conditionerisequippedwith an LCDI(LeakageCurrentDetectionand Interruption)powercordand plug as requiredby
USNationalElectricCode440.65.Thiscordconsistsofa lengthofshieldedflexiblecordwith noterminationontheloadsideand
a LCDIattachmentplugon the lineside.
TheLCDIpowercordand plugwill removethe supplysourceviaelectricaldisconnect(circuittrip) ifthenominalcurrent leakage
betweenthe cordshieldand eitherloadconductorexceedsa predeterminedvalue.Thecordwill remainde-energizeduntilthe
devisehasbeen manuallyreset.This is intendedto reducethe risk ofa fire inthe powercordor combustiblematerialsnearby.
Thecordshieldsare notgroundedand they mustbe considereda shockhazardsif exposed.Thecordshieldmustnot be
connectedto ground or toanyexposed metal.
Thetestand reset buttonsonthe LCDIPlugareusedtocheckif the plugis functioningproperly.Totest:
1.Plug powercordintowalloutlet
2.PressTEST Button,circuitshouldtrip, cuttingpowerto theair conditioner
3.Press RESETbutton for use
If a testis performedandthe indicatorlightremainsON,current leakagehasbeen detected.Do notusetheair conditioneror
attemptto resetthe LCDIPlug.ContactSoleusAir CustomerServicefor troubleshootingrecommendations.
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FRONT BACK
WARNING:
1. DONOT pressTESTbuttonwhilethe airconditioneris operating.
2. TheTESTand RESETbuttonsshouldnot be usedas "ON" and "OFF" switches.
3. Thecordand plugare notintendedto offerprotectionto externallyconnectedloadsor supplycircuits.
4. Thecordand plugare intendedfor indoor useonly.

PRODUCTDIAGRAM
FRONT
A. Control panel
B. InteriorLouvers
C. ExteriorLouvers
D. Casters
E. RecessedHandle
F. Water Bucket
G. PowerCableand Plug
E
E
A
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BACK
A. Hotair outlet grill
B. Air inletgrill
C. Filter
D. DrainValve
ACCESSORIES
• Flexibleexhausthoseand
window exhaustadapter
• 3-Pieceadjustablewindow kit
• Draintube
• 4 3/8"screws
Adapter Adjustable
Window Kit

INSTALLATION
SELECTING THE LOCATION
Placetheunitin a flat locationwheretheair outletsare notobstructed.Placetheunitat least20" (50cm)awayfrom a wall or
otherobstacle.
MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE
Slidethesquareend of theexhaustduct overthe hotairoutletonthe backof theunit.
Theexhausthoseshouldbe keptas shortand straightas possible.Preventanysharpbendsintheexhausthose,as thiswill
traphotexhaustair.
WALL MOUNTING
Thehotexhaustair canbe ventedthroughthewallor outa window.If mountinginthe wall,the heightofthehole shouldbe 16
to50 inches(40cmto 130cm).
50 in.

WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
Thewindow kitis designedtofit intomost
standardverticaland horizontalwindows.
However,it may be necessaryto modify
someaspectsof the installationprocess
forcertainwindow types.
.Open thewindow or slidingdoor
and adjustthe lengthofthewindow
kit tofit theopening.Mark andcut
downa singlepanelof thewindow
kit if necessary.
.Placethewindow kit betweenthe
window andthewindowframe as
shown in the imagesto the right.
Close thewindowonto thewindow
kit toform a tight seal.
.Attachthe exhaustduct adapterto
the windowkit.Tabslocatedonthe
adapterwilllockintoplacesecuring
the adapterto thewindow kit.
HORIZONTAL WINDOW
VERTICAL WINDOW

CONTROL PANEL
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POWERButton Press thisbuttonto turnthe uniton or off.
MODEButton Pressthis buttonto selectamongthe modesof cooling,dehumidifying,orfan only.
FANButton Pressthis buttonto selectthedesiredfanspeed.
SWINGButton Pressthis buttonto oscillatethelouversor stop oscillation.

OPERATION
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet. Do not connectthe unit to an outlet that is also being used for
other electrical appliances. The unit will beep after two seconds,then press the on/off button to begin operation.
COOLING
1. Pressthe ModeButtonto choosethe coolingfunction.
2. Pressthe FanSpeedButtonto choosethedesiredfanspeed.
3. PresstheSwingButtonto selecta steadyairflowor oscillation.
• Inorderto improvecoolingefficiency,drawthe curtainsina roomexposedto direct sunlight.
• Do notplaceneara heatsource.
DEHUMIDIFYING
1. Pressthe ModeButtonto choosethe dehumidifyingfunction.
• Inthe DehumidifyingMode, thefan speedcannotbeadjusted.
• Ensurethatthe waterbucketis properlyplacedin the unit.
• Whenthe unitis usedas a dehumidifieronly,do not usetheexhaustduct.
• Keep thewindowsand doorsclosedto aid in effectivelydehumidifyingthe room.
FAN1.
2.
3.
Pressthe ModeButtonto choosethefan function.
Pressthe FanSpeedButtonto choosethedesiredfanspeed.
PresstheSwingButtonto selecta steadyairflowor oscillation.
EMPTYING THE WATERBUCKET
Whentheunitisin coolingmode,unwantedwater isextractedfromtheair.Whenthewaterbucketisfull, thecompressorwillstop
butthefanwill continueto run.
Toresumeoperation,emptythewater bucketaccordingtothe followingsteps:
1. Turnthe unitoff.Do notmovethe unitwhenthewater containerisfull.
2. Usingthe handle,slowlyremovethewater bucketfrom the unit.
3. Pourout anywater accumulatedinthe bucket.
4. Washthe water bucketusingwarmwater and a milddishwasherdetergent.
5. Allow thebuckettodry completely
6. Replacethewaterbucketin the unit.
Pull
handle

CONTINUOUSDRAINAGE
1. Slideout thedrainvalve from theleft sideofthe unit.
2. Connectthedrain tubeto thevalve.
3. Makesurethe draintubedrainsdownward.
4. Placea panor bucketunderthedraintubetoholdthecondensatewater,or letthetubedraindowna gravitydrain.
Slide out
drain valve
Connect
drain tube to
valve
Make sure
connection is
secure
REMOTECONTROL
The providedremotecontrol operatesall ofthe functions ofthe unit. The remotecontrol uses onelithium battery (provided).
Installthe batterybeforeusingthe remotecontrol.
ON,OFF
FAN!SPEED
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