Soleus Air PH1-12R-03 User manual

Portable Air Conditioner,
Dehumidifier, Heater and
Fan utilizing Heat Pump
Technology
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model #: PH1-14R-03 (Reference#:KY-36)
PH1-1 2R-03 (Reference#:KY-34)
3046364
Please read owner's manual carefully before operating unit.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 4
LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG ................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
CONTROL PANEL AND MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY ............................................................................................... 10
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 11
OPERATION USING THE CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................... 12
COOLING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DEHUMIDIFYING ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
FANNING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
HEATING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
AUTO MODE ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
SLEEP MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
REMOTE CONTROL & OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
END OF SEASON STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................. 17
ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................................................................... 17
DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Soleus Air PH 1-14R-03/PH 1-12R-03 Portable Air Conditioner and Heater
utilizing heat pump technology. This unit is designed to improve indoor living and working comfort by
providing cooling, dehumidi_ing, heating, and ventilation with minimal installation.
This multi-functional unit operates as an air conditioner, dehumidifier, heater, and tan. Unlike traditional
portables, there is no bucket to empty. The condensate water is evaporated and removed through the exhaust
duct along with the warm exhaust air. When operating as an air conditioner, this unit is designed for spot
cooling or cooling a room no larger than 550 square feet with a standard eight foot ceiling height. When
using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions.
Other air conditioning methods are recommended when the indoor temperature is either below 64°F or above
86°F.
Please complete the following information for future reference. Retain this owner's manual with your sales
receipt as a permanent record of your purchase.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before installing and using your portable air conditioner and heater, it is important that you read this owner's
manual carefully. Store this manual in a sate place for future reference.
This instruction manual is used for guidance and does not form part of a contract. It reserves the right to
make technical changes without prior notice.
1. Always place the unit on a level surface.
2. The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulation.
3. The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply. For your safety, this unit is
grounded through the power cord plug when connected to a grounded wall outlet. Do not use an
adapter plug or extension cord.
4. Do not install the unit in an area where gas leakage may occur and/or in an explosive atmosphere.
5. Do not apply an insecticide or any type of flammable spray on the unit.
6. Confirm drainage piping is connected properly.
7. Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.
8. Do not operate with wet hands.
9. Close supervision is necessary when the unit is used near children. The unit in not intended for use
by children.
10. Do not insert anything into the air outlet. Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills.
11. Do not expose skin or eyes directly to cool air for a long period of time.
12. If an abnormal odor or smoke comes out of the unit, disconnect the unit immediately and contact a
qualified service technician. (see page 13)
13. When opening the filter cover, do not touch the metal parts in the unit's interior.
14. Do not immerse the unit in water or any type of liquid. Do not use the unit in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, shower, or swimming pool, or in any other steamy, wet areas.
15. When cleaning the unit, always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.
16. Always inspect the power 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.
17. Do not place a plant or allow a pet in the direct path of the airflow to avoid injury.
18. Do not put a stove, etc, where it would be exposed to the direct airflow. It may affect combustion.
19. Do not sit on the unit or place anything on it.
20. Before storing, the water must be drained from the unit and the filters cleaned.

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 a test is pertbrmed and the indicator light remains 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.
LCDI
TESTBUTTON
RESETBUTTON-_
TEST _ POWE_
RESET
FRONT BACK
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WARNING:
1. DO NOT press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating.
2. The TEST and RESET buttons shouldnot be usedas "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.

PRODUCT DIAGRAM
FRONT
A. Control panel
B. Verticalair louvers
C. Air outlet
D. Horizontalair louvers
E. Casters
F. Cable (powercordand plug)
BACK
A. Hotair outlet grill
B. Lowerair inletgrill
ACCESSORIES
Flexibleexhausthosewith 2 adapters
•3-pieceset
• stretchesfrom 14 114"to 60 5/8"
(36cm to 150cm)
Windowexhaustadapter
Adjustablewindow sliderkit
•3-pieceset
•adjusts33 1/2"to 70" (85cmto 177.8cm)
Draintube
Drainpan
_2_ Drain tube
_ 3/8 '_sc_rew I pc
Exhaust Nose Adapter
Orain pan
Window Exhaust
Adapter
Adapter
AdjustabJe
W_ndow S_der K_t

INSTALLATION
SELECTING THE LOCATION
Placetheunit in aflat locationwheretheair
outletsare notobstructed.Placetheunit at
least 20" (50cm)awayfrom a wallor other
obstacle.
MOUNTING THE EXHAI ST HOSE
Slidethe squareend of theexhaustduct over
the hotair outleton the backof theunit.
Theexhausthoseshouldbe keptas shortand
straightaspossible.Preventany sharpbends in
theexhausthose,as thiswill traphot exhaust
air.
Exhaust Hose
Thehot exhaustair canbe ventedthroughthe
wallor out a window.Ifmountingin thewall, the
heightofthe holeshouldbe 16to 50 inches
(40cmto 130cm).
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WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
Thewindow kitis designedtofit intomost
standardverticaland horizontalwindows,aswell
assome slidingglass doors. However,it maybe
necessarytomodifysomeaspectsof the
installationprocessfor certainwindowtypes.
.Open thewindow or slidingdoor and adjust
the lengthofthewindow kit tofit the
opening.If thewindow kit isnot long
enough,connecttheextrawindow kit panel
to fit the opening.Mark andcut downa
single panelof thewindow kit if necessary.
.Placethewindow kit betweenthewindow
and thewindowframe as shownin the
imagestothe right.Close thewindow onto
the windowkit toform a tight seal.
.Attachthe exhaustduct adaptertothe
window kit.Tabslocatedonthe adapterwill
lock intoplacesecuringthe adapterto the
window kit.
HORIZONTAL WINDOW
Window Slider Kit
Maximum: 483t8_ ( 123cm)
VERTICAL WINDOW
Window Slider Kit
Maximum: 483/_(123em)

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CONTROL PANEL AND MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY
CONTROLPANEL
FANSPEED Duringthe modesofcooling,heatingandfanning, pressthis buttonto choosehigh,mediumor lowfan
Button speed. Indehumidifyingmode,this buttonis inoperable.
SWINGButton Pressthisbutton tooscillatetheverticallouversor to stoposcillation.
V Button This buttondecreasesthe room temperature/timerhours.
This button increasesthe roomtemperature/timerhours.
A Button
PowerButton Pressthis button to turn the uniton or off.
MODE Button Pressthisbutton toselectamongthe modesofauto, cooling,dehumidifying,fanning, or heating.
TIMER Button Pressthisbutton toturnthe timeronloff.
MULTI-COLORDISPLAY
A. Auto Mode A B g ]) g F
B. Cool Mode
C. DehumidifyMode
D. FanMode _,,!,!
E. HeatMode
F. FanSpeed(Low,High, Medium) .____ [3
Temperature tipS,,
H. Swing Mode
I. Sleep Mode O.
J. CIockand Timer
K. Timer On I
L. Timer Off
M. Compressorison H I
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CONTROLPANELFUNCTIONS
ON/OFF BUTTON
Starts or stops the unit.
MODE BUTTON
Press to select the operating mode:
Fan Mode
Air Conditioning Mode
Heating Mode
Dehumidifying Mode
Auto Mode
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FAN BUTTON
Press to select the fan speed: High, Medium, and Low.
A B C D E F
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The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the number of the digital air segments (follow arrow
above) flow out from the windmill fan image on the multi-color display.
TEMPERATURE
When in cooling or heating mode, the desired temperature can be selected by pressing the A and v
buttons. The multi-color display flashes the temperature while it is being set. The multi-color display
shows the set temperature when it is not in temperature setting mode.
The multi-color display can show either Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press the A and v buttons
simultaneously to change the display from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa.
TIMER
To set the auto start time, press the Timer on button until the multi-color display shows a flashing
"G _l " Press the A and v buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to
automatically start. To set the auto stop time, press the Timer Off button and the multi-color display
will show a flashing " Q_o ,, Press the A and v buttons to change the clock to the desired time
for the unit to automatically stop. The light will flash for 3 seconds to activate the timer you
programmed.
TIME DISPLAY
In the diagram above, the letter "J" points to the adjustable time display. To adjust the time, Press FAN,
SPEED and SWING together (at the same time), then press UP to adjust the hours, and press DOWN
to adjust the minutes.
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.
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OPERATION USING THE CONTROL PANEL
COOLING
1. Properly install the exhaust hoses.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
3. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Offbutton on the control panel.
4. Press the Mode button until _ icon appears on the multi-color display.
5. Press the/_ or v buttons until the desiredotemperatureoappears on the multi-color
display. The temperature ranges from 61 F - 88 F (16 C - 31 C).
6. Select the t:an speed by pressing the Fan button.
NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool off the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the
lowest and the fan speed at the highest. Reducing the length of the exhaust hoses, insulating the exhaust
hoses, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.
DEHUMIDIFYING
1. Properly install the exhaust hoses.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
3. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Offbutton on the control panel.
4. Press the Mode button until the .... icon appears on the multi-color display.
NOTE: The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifying. The unit cools the room slightly
during dehumidification.
Keep the windows and the doors closed to aid in the effectiveness of the unit in removing the moisture
from the room.
NOTE: The unit will not dehumidify when the room telnperature is lower than 61°F.
FANNING
l. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
2. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Offbutton on the control panel.
3. Press the Mode icon appears on the multi-color display.
4. Select the t:an speed by pressing the Fan button.
NOTE: When the unit is running on fian mode, the exhaust hoses are inoperative and are not required.
HEATING
l. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
2. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Offbutton on the control panel.
3. Press the Mode appears on the multi-color display.
4. Press the/_ or v button until the desired room temperature appears on the o
multi-color display. The temperature ranges from 61 F - 88 F (16°C - 31 C).
5. Select the t:an speed by pressing the Fan button. It is recommended to use the low
fan speed.
NOTE: When the unit is running on heating mode, the exhaust hoses are required and
must be vented outside using the supplied window kit.
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AUTO MODE
l. Properly install the exhaust hoses.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
3. Turn on the unit by pressing the On/Off button on the control panel.
4. Press the Mode button until the "_" icon appears on the multi-color display.
5. Press the Fan button to select the fan speed. o
During the Auto mode, the unit operates in heating mode when the room temperature is belowo 68 F.
The unit operates in dehumidifying mode when the room temperature is between 68 F - 73 F. The
unit operates in cooling mode when the room temperature is above 73 F. You may use the timer with
the Auto mode.
SLEEP MODE
(This mode can only be programmed from the remote control.)
1. The air conditioner will need to be in operation.
2. Press the Sleep button. The" _}2k " icon appears on the multi-color display.
3. The t:an motor runs at low speed.
4. When in cooling mode, the temperature will increase I°F per hour during the first two hours. Then
the temperature will stay 2°F higher than the originally set temperature for 6 hours. 6 hours later,
the unit will shut down.
5. When in heating mode, the temperature will decrease I°F per hour during the first two hours. Then
the temperature will stay 2°F lower than the originally set temperature for 6 hours. 6 hours later, the
unit will shut down.
6. When in dehumidify mode, the temperature will not change.
NOTE: If the unit is turned off during cooling, dehumidifying, or heating and then restarted, there will be a 3
minute delay before the compressor will turn back on to prolong the life of the compressor. Once the power
recovers and the compressor restarts, the unit will return to the original working mode.
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REMOTE CONTROL & OPERATION
The remote control provided with the unit can be used to operate the portable air conditioner. The remote
control uses 2 AAA batteries (provided). Install the batteries before using the remote control.
The remote control can be used to do all the operations that can be programmed from the control panel.
The LCD display on the remote control can show either Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press the + and - keys
simultaneously to change the display from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa.
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WATER DRAINAGE
When the unit is in cooling mode, unwanted water is extracted from the air. Most of this water is used to cool
the unit and make it run more efficiently. When the unit is used in extremely humid environments, water will
collect in a water container at the bottom of the unit. When the water container is full, the compressor will
stop but the fan will continue to run.
When the water container is full, the unit will display 'FULL' on the control panel until the tank is emptied.
To resume operation, empty the water container according to the following steps:
Turn the unit off. Do not move the unit when the water container is full.,
2.
3. Place the drain pan accessory under the drainage port at the back of the unit.
Remove the rubber plug from the drain hole. The condensate water will drain out automatically.
When the drain pan is full, replace the rubber plug into the drainage hole to stop the water flow.
Empty the drain pan. Repeat until all the water is emptied.
Once the water container has been emptied, replace the rubber plug into the drain hole firmly. Do not
allow the water to drip continuously into the drain pan, as it might easily overflow.
DRAINING iNTO THE DRAIN PAN CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
NOTE:In heatingmode,the drain pipeaccessorymustbe usedto emptythewater container.
l. Remove the rubber plug and keep for future use.
2. Connect the drain tube accessory to the drain hole. Place drain pan at end of drain tube; water will
drain out automatically during operation.
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MAINTENANCE
Alwaysturnoff and unplugthe unitbefore
cleaningto avoidelectricalshock.
CLEANINGTHE HOUSING
Wipethesurfaceofthe unitwith a soft, damp
cloth.Do notuseabrasivechemicalsor detergents
to cleanthe surfaceof the unit,asthe unit may
becomescratchedor damaged.
Avoiddirectexposureto sunlightasthis may
changethesurfacecolor.
CLEANINGTHE FILTER
Slidethe filtersoutfrom thesideof the unit.
Immersethefilter gently inwarmwater with a mild
detergent.Rinse thoroughlyand drybefore
replacing.
An uncleanair filter reducesair volume.Thefilter
shouldbe cleanedevery twoweeks.
END OFSEASON STORAGE
Turnoff and unplugthe unit.
Drainall condensatewaterfrom thewater
container.
Turnthe unittofan modefor a coupleofhoursto
completelydryoutthe inside.
Cleanthefilter.
Wrapthecordaroundthe cordhooks.
It is recommendedthat the unitbe packedin its
originalcartonfor storage.
Storein a dry location.
Power cord _J
hook
Power cord j
Plug
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before seeking repair or service, please check the following:
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE REMEDY
Isthe unitpluggedin? Securelyplugthe powercord intothewall outlet.
Isthe mainpowersupply on? Reestablishthe mainpowersupply.
Unit doesnotoperateor
onlyruns infan mode. Isthe water containerfull indicatorlighton? Emptythewatercontainer.
Isthetimer set? Changetimer settings.
Istheair inlet or outlet blocked? Cleartheblocking.
Coolingefficiencyisnot Isthereanyother heatsource in the room? Movethe heatsource.
satisfactory. Are theair filtersdirty? Cleanthe air filters.
Isthetemperaturesettingsuitable? Changethe temperaturesetting.
Isthefan speedsetat low? Increasethefan speed.
Isthe machinepositionedunevenlyon a Placetheuniton a levelsurface.
Unit is noisyor vibrates, levelsurface?
Isthevoltagefrom the powersource correct? Use a properpowersource.
Theunit startsand Positiontheexhausthosecorrectlyand keepthe
stopsfrequently. Istheexhausthosepositionedincorrectly? exhausthosestraightas possible.
ERROR MESSAGES
Diagnostic system indicators appear if any of the following interrupts operation of the unit. The unit may
require simple maintenance or repair by a qualified service technician.
CODE DIAGNOSIS ACTION
FAULTE1 Faultyroomtemperaturesensor Contactcustomerservicefor repairor service.
FAULTE2 Faultyinsidesensor. Contactcustomerservicefor repairor service.
FAULTE3 Internalfrostin the unit. Waitfor unittodefrost
FAULTE4 Unit malfunctions. Contactcustomerservicefor repairor service.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PHl-14R-03 PHl-12R-03
MODEL (Reference#:KY-36) (Reference#:KY-34)
CoolingCapacity 14,000BTU/Hr 12,000BTU/Hr
HeatingCapacity 14,200BTU/Hr 12,200BTU/Hr
DehumidifyingCapacity 65 pts/day 63 pts/day
Cooling 1390W 1340W
PowerConsumption Heating 1180W 1090W
Air FlowVolume 328CFM 280CFM
PowerSource 115V /60 HZ 115V /60 HZ
Cooling 12A 11.7A
RatedCurrent Heating 9.8A 9.5A
Sound PressureLevel <49 db(A) <49 db(A)
Weight 80 Ibs 80 Ibs
Dimensions 14.4Wx22.4 Dx 30.5H inches 14.4W x 22.4Dx 30.5 Hinches
Refrigerant R22 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.
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WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air PHI-14R-03/PHI-12R-03 to be tree of
detects 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.
If the unit exhibits a detect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace
it, tree of charge within a reasonable time after the unit 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 otherwise, to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a
detect 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) Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus
International Inc.
5) Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.
ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY 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 UNIT FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
WITH RESPECT TO THIS UNIT.
This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers. It does not cover
used, salvaged, or refurbished products.
As some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or do not
allow limitation on implied warranties, the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For Warranty, Technical Support, Customer Service, Missing or Defective Parts
Please Call [phone]
Or Write To:
Soleus International Inc.
9451 Telstar Ave.
E1 Monte, CA 91731 USA
www. soleusair.com
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