Soleus Air PH-3-12R-03 User manual

© 2008 Soleus Air International
Portable Air Conditioner and Heater
With Heat Pump Technology
PH3-12R-03
Operating Instructions
Model No. PH3-12R-03
3046364

Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner. This owner’s manual will provide you
with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product. Please
take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the opera-
tional aspects of your new Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump technology.
For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual. Also, write the store
name/location, date purchased, and serial number below:
Store Name: ____________________________________________________
Location: ______________________________________________________
Date Purchased: _________________________________________________
Serial Number (located on back of unit): ______________________________
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing and using your portable air conditioner, please read this owner’s manual carefully. Store this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
1) Always place the unit on a level surface.
2) Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit unless instructed by this
manual.
3) Maintain at least 10 inches (25 cm) clearance space around this unit. Do not block or cover air inlet or
outlet grilles.
4) The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply.
5) Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.
6) Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.
7) Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
8) Do not insert anything into the air outlet. Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills unless instructed by this
manual.
9) Do not let children play near this unit.
10) Always inspect the cord for signs of damage before use. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or a qualified service technician.
11) When cleaning the unit, always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.
12) When the unit is not in use, always remove the venting kit from window.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F.
• Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode.
• Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting.
• These specifications are for reference only. For actual data, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.
• If the environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature,
the air conditioner may not work properly.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Portable Air Conditioner
Exhaust Hoses (1)
Hose Adapters (1)
Window Kit Adapter (1)
Remote Control
AAA Batteries (2)
Window Kit - 2 Sliding Panels (1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels)
Owner’s Manual
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MODEL PH3-12R-03
Cooling Capacity 12,000 BTU/Hr
Heating Capacity 12,200 BTU/Hr
Dehumidifying Capacity 63 pts/day
Power Consump-
tion
Cooling 1400W
Heating 1150W
Air Flow Volume 240 CFM
Power Source 115 V / 60 HZ
Rated Current Cooling 12.2A
Heating 10A
Sound Pressure Level <45 db(A)
Weight 70 lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH) 12.98” x 22.17” x 27.78”
Refrigerant R22
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 TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN.

PRODUCT DIAGRAM (Actual product design may differ slightly from images below)
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FRONT
A. Control panel
B. Vertical air louvers
C. Air outlet
D. Horizontal air louvers
E. Casters
F. Power Cord & Plug
BACK
A. Hot air outlet grill
B. Lower air inlet grill
ACCESSORIES
Flexible exhaust hose with 2 adapters
• 3-piece set
• stretches from 14 1/4” to 60 5/8”
(36cm to 150cm)
Adjustable window slider kit
• 2-piece set
• adjusts 28” to 55”
Drain tube
Drain pan

INSTALLATION
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SELECTING THE LOCATION
Place the unit in a flat location where the air out-
lets are not obstructed. Place the unit at least
20” (50cm) away from a wall or other obstacle.
MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE
Slide the square end of the exhaust duct over the
hot air outlet on the back of the unit.
The exhaust hose should be kept as short and
straight as possible. Prevent any sharp bends in
the exhaust hose, as this will trap hot exhaust air.
The hot exhaust air can be vented through the
wall or out a window. If mounting in the wall, the
height of the hole should be 16 to 50 inches
(40cm to 130cm).
Soleus Air does not provide a venting kit for
through the wall ventilation. Venting through the
wall requires a custom installation.

LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG
This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord and
plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexible cord
with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.
The LCDI power cord and plug will remove the supply source via electrical disconnect (circuit trip) if the
nominal current leakage between the cord shield and either load conductor exceeds a predetermined value.
The cord will remain de-energized until the devise has been manually reset. This is intended to reduce the risk
of a fire in the power cord or combustible materials nearby. The cord shields are not grounded and they must
be considered a shock hazards if exposed. The cord shield must not be connected to ground or to any exposed
metal.
The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly. To test:
1. Plug power cord into wall outlet
2. Press TEST Button, circuit should trip, cutting power to the air conditioner
3. Press RESET button for use
If test button is pressed and unit can still be turned on, current leakage has been detected. Do not use the air
conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug. Contact Soleus Air Customer Service for troubleshooting
recommendations.
WARNING:
1. DO NOT press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating.
2. The TEST and RESET buttons should not be used as “ON” and “OFF” switches.
3. The cord and plug are not intended to offer protection to externally connected loads or supply circuits.
4. The cord and plug are intended for indoor use only.
RESET
TEST
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
The window kit is designed to fit into most standard
vertical and horizontal windows, as well as some
sliding glass doors. However, it may be necessary to
modify some aspects of the installation process for
certain window types.
Open the window or sliding door and adjust the
length of the window kit to fit the opening. If the
window kit is not long enough, connect the extra
window kit panel to fit the opening. Mark and cut
down a single panel of the window kit if neces-
sary.
Place the window kit between the window and the
window frame as shown in the images to the right.
Close the window onto the window kit to form a
tight seal.
Attach the exhaust duct adapter to the window kit.
Tabs located on the adapter will lock into place
securing the adapter to the window kit.
WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
Window Slider Kit
Minimum: 28”
Maximum: 55”
Window Slider Kit
Minimum: 28”
Maximum: 55”
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION (cont’d)
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NOTE: The Portable Air Conditioner above may differ from the unit described in this manual. The above directions and images
show general directions for all Soleus Air single hose portable air conditioners.
When using to a sliding door, it is recommend to make
the air outlet up to air inlet.

MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY
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A. Auto Mode
B. Cool Mode
C. Dehumidify Mode
D. Fan Mode
E. Heat Mode
F. Fan Speed (Low, High, Me-
dium)
G. Temperature
H. Swing Mode
I. Sleep Mode
J. Clock and Timer
K. Timer On
L. Timer Off
M. Compressor is on
CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL & MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9)
1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER
button once more to turn the unit off.
2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto mode,
Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Fan.
3) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High,
Medium, and low. The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the speed of the digital air segments
progressing out from the windmill fan image on the Multi-color display. There is an additional auto speed
setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes. This speed is next setting after low when press-
ing the speed control button. The speeds will cycle through in this order: Low, Medium, High, Auto. Each
change in speed will be associated with a “beep” sound from the unit.
4) Temperature - Select the desired temperature by pressing either ▼or ▲ button when using the unit in
cool or heat mode. The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting. After the
temperature is set, the unit will display this temperature setting until it is changed by the user. The Multi-
color display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press the ▼or ▲ buttons simultaneously on the
control panel to select the desired temperature setting.
5) Timer - To program the timer, press the TIMER ON button until the display shows a flashing “ ”.
Press the ▲or ▼buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on.
Press the TIME OFF button and the display on the unit will flash “ ”. Press the ▲or ▼but-
tons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off. The TIME OFF
indicator will flash for 3 seconds to activate your programmed on and off times.
6) Time Display - In the diagram on page 9, the letter “J” points to the adjustable time display. To adjust the
time, Press FAN SPEED and SWING together (at the same time). This will activate the time display fea-
ture. Next, let go of the FAN SPEED and SWING buttons, and press the ▲button to adjust the hours, and
press ▼to adjust the minutes.
7) Swing - To start horizontal oscillation, press the Swing button once. ‘‘ “ icon will appear on the
multi-color display. To stop oscillation, press the Swing button again. Vertical air flow direction can be
adjusted manually.
NOTE: The timer will remember your settings when it is set. If you set the timer while in Air Conditioning
mode, the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to the desired
programmed times. The timer will also remember the temperature settings, fan speed, and oscillation setting.
The timer works when the unit is in Air Conditioner mode, Dehumidifier mode, Fan mode, and Auto mode.
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