Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 User manual

®
Portable Air Conditioner with
Heat Pump Technology
PH4-13R-01
Operating Instructions
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© 2008 Soleus Air International

Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump Technology. This
owner's manual will provide you with va
lu able information necessary for the proper care and
maintenance
of your new product. Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and
familiarize yourselfwith a
ll the operational aspects of your new Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner
with Heat Pump technology.
For your own records, please attach a copy ofy~)Ur sales receipt to this manual. Also, write the store
name/location, date purchased, and se
ri al 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.
I) Always place th e unit on a level surface.
2) Never use or sto
re 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 o ut the power plug.
6) Do not u
se an adapter plug or extension cord.
7) Do not use the unit
in the immediate surroundings ofa bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
8)
Do not in sert anything into the air outlet. Do not obstruct air inlet or ou tl et grills unless instructed by this
manua1.
9) Do not
It:t I;hi ldrcn pl ay ncar this unit.
10) Always in spect the cord for signs of damage bcfore use. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manuracturer or a qualified service technicia
n.
11 ) When cleaning the unit, always tum the unit ofT and unplug the power cord.
12) When the unit is not in use. always remove thc vcnting kit from window.
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PAC KAGE CONTENTS
Portable Air Conditioner
Exhaust Ho ses (2)
Ho se Adapters (2)
Wi n dow K it Adapter (2)
Air In take and Outlet Covers (2)
Remote Control
AAA Batte
ri es (2)
Window
Kit· 4 Sl iding Panels (I dual hose panel, I single hose panel, 2 extension panels)
Air In take Vent for Single Hose Ins ta ll ation (Additional Accessory) (\)
Owner's Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
• The cooling capac ity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 o f, \VB 78 o f.
• No i se level is m easu red at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of th e unit , when Ih e unit is in coo lin g mode.
• Power cons umpti on is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting.
• These specifications are for reference onl y. For actual data, pl ease refer to the rating label on the back o flhe unit.
• [Cthe environment temperatu re is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperatur e,
t he air conditioner may not work properly.
MODEL PH4-13R-Ol
COOLING CAPACITY 13,000 BTUIH
HEATING CAPACITY
12 ,500 BTUIH
DEHUMIDIFIER CAPACITY 60 plsJDay
POWER COOLING
1390W
HEATING llBOW
AIR FLOW VOLUME 225 CFM
115 V- 60 HZ
POWER SOURCE 11 AND 112.5AMP
HEATING 1COOLING
SOUND PRESSURE
LE VEL 50 dB(A) at Ihe lowest fan speed
NET WEIGHT
BB Lbs
OPERA TING
COO LI NG 60.B
1' -107 .61'
TEMP HEATING 23
1' -89 .61'
UNIT 19" W
X3 2.25" H x 18.5" D
DI ME NSIONS PACKAGE 22.6" W
X3 4.3" H x 21 .4" D
REFRIGERANT R22
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LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG
This air condition er 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 s hi elded flexible cord
with no terminati on 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 co
rd shield and e ith er load conductor exceeds a predetermined va lu e.
The cor d will remain de-energized until the devise has been manually reset. This is intended to reduce the ri sk
of a fire in the pow er cord or combustible materials nearby. The cord shields arc not grounded and they must
be considered a shock hazards
if exposed. The cord shie ld 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 tesl:
1. Plug power cord into wall outlet
2. Press
TEST Button, circuit should trip, cutting powcr to the air conditioner
3. Press RESET button for use
If test button is pressed and unit can st ill 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 Scrvice for troubleshooting
recommendations.
I
RESET
TEST
,
,-
/
WARNING:
I. 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 co rd and plug are not intended to offer protection to externa ll y connected loads or supply circuits.
4.
The co rd and plug are intended for indoor use on ly.
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY
PARTS
EXHAUST HOSES
~,\Ml)L- E)(haust Hose
Hose
1?;~L..~:)~:"'- __ Window Kit
Adaptor
WINDOW KIT
,
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
When the unit is operating as an air conditioner, heater, or dehumidifier, the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts
hot air (in AC or dehumidifier mode)
or cool air (in Heat mode) out orthe room to complete the air exchange. When the
unit is operating in fan mode, no outdoor air exchange takes place. The window kit and exhaust hose do not need to
be
i nstalled wh en th e un it is used as a fan.
NO TE: The s uppli ed window kit c an be installed in sliding windows a nd sliding glass d oors up to 8 ft. long
(a ppr oxima te length).
MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSES
• Choose a suitable loca ti on, near a grounded electrical outlct and suitable window or door. Remove
packag in g and locate components.
• Extend both ends of the exhaust hoses approximately 6 inches.
• Scr ew the window kit adapter onto one end of the ex haust hose clockwise. Screw Ihe hose adapter onlo
the oth er end of the exhaus t hose clockwise. Repeat on the ol her exhau st ho s c.
• Remove outlet covers from the back of the unit by screwing them counter-clockwise, then lifting up.
• Mount the exhaust hoses onto the back of the unit by locking the hose adapters into place.
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DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION -To quickly and efficientty cool a large area.
NOTE: The air conditioner in the images below may differ from the air conditioner you purchased. These
images are for your reference and show
how to connect any Soleus Air dual hose air conditioner.
Installation of the Venting Kit
FOR DUAL HOSE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS
Innov.uv. prodloICtI for. dMner,
men comfol'table world.
The venting kit must be Inst.lled In order lor thfI unit to
work correctlyin the air conditioning, heating 01'
dehumidifyingmode. The venting kit does not need to be
used while the unit is fennlng.
The window kit has been designed to minto mostvert/cIII
and horizontal windowopenings. The window lUI CIJIJ also
be used in a sliding door.
1. Choose a S4.1itable location, neer a gtOl.lnded e\ec:tricaI
outlet and e S4.1iteble window or do<w. Remove
packaging and locate components. (figure a)
2. Remove the outlet covers from the bad!. of the unit by
screwing them counter-clockwi ... then lifting up.
(fIgure b)
3. Pull out one end of the exhaust hose, then SCIeW on
the adapter clockwise. Repeat on other exhaust hose..
(figure c)
4. Pull out the opposite end of the exhaust hose. u.n
screw on the window kit adapterclockwise. Repeat on
other exhaust hose. (figure d)
5. Mount the exhaust ho ... onto the back of the unil
(figure e)
6. Open the window or door and adjust the length ofthe
window kit to fit the opening. (figure f) It necessary.
mark the kit and cut down one end to properly fit the
opening. (figures g & h)
7. Attech the window kit adapters to the window kit.
(figure i)
Close the window Ot door tighUy. (figure j)
Vour Portable Air CondlUonar ia now,..cty to cooIl
NOTE: When using the vendngsyatem, keep thfI uhausr
hose 8S shott and straight 8S possible. The exhaust hose
can be shortened, but itis notrecommended to inaeue
the length of the exhausthose. Do not use an exten4lon
COI'd with yourporl,able air conditioner.
When
using to a sliding door, It Is recommend to milt.
the air outlet up to air Inlet
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SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST & WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION
When you want quick spot cooling, in sta ll the PH4- 13R-O I using the single hose window kit installation.
For Single Hose Installation
Install only the left ex haust hose over the c ir cular air outlet (th is outlct will be on the left s id e of the unit when
yo uare fac in g the back of the unit ). Cover the right circu l ar air intake using the exhaust intake cover. After
installing th e hose remove the square air intake cover on the back of the unit and in sta ll the square air intake
vent with removable/washable filter.
EXhaustHoselnSUU~",::.~d ____ ~ ~~~~;-" ~====:m=E=!r """"
onto circular air 0 Exhaust
cover Installed
over circular air intak e on
+--- -=-'7--- right side
on left side
i~iEgg
..........
..........
........
Air Intake Cover
For Single Hose Window Kit Installation
Air Intake Vent-
"A dditional Accessory
To in stall the window kit, follow the same directions on page 6 for dual hose installation, but instead of using
the dual hose window kit panel, use the single hose panel pictured below.
Single Hose Window Kit Panel
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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL & MUL TI·COLOR DISPLAY
CONTROL PANEL
FAN SPEED SUnON
SWING BUnON
TIMER BUTTONS
MUL TI·COLOR DISPLAY
AUTO
SLEEP MODE
ON/OFF
AIC
TEMP SELECT
D HUM. FAN HEAT
TEMPERATURE
AND TIMER
.u:. "":':: '-- il- I- INDICATOR
POWER
BunON
MODE BunON
O ............... FANSPEED
OSCILLATION ON/OFF
BUCKET FULL TIMER ON TIMER OFF COMPRESSOR ONIOFF
,
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9)
1) Power On and Off - Pre ss the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER
hutton once morc to turn th e unit off.
2) Mode Selection -Press th e MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between th e diff erent modes: Auto mode,
Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater.
3) Fan Speed Control - Pr ess the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High,
Medium, and low. The fan s pe ed can be visually dist in g ui shed by the speed of the fan icon on the fro nt
panel. There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in o nl y heating and cool in g mode s. This
speed is next setting after low when pressing th e speed co ntrol button. The speeds will cycle through in this
order: Low,
Medium , High, Auto. Each change in speed w ill be associated with a "beep" sound fr om th e
unit.
4) Temperature -Select th e desired temperature by press in g e it her T or .. key when using the unit in
cooling or heat in g mode. The temperature indicator flashes to display th e desircd temperature setting. Aficr
the temperature is set,
th e unit wi ll display this temperatu re setting un til it is changed by the use r. The
Multi-color display shows temperature
in Cels iu s or Fahre nh e it. Pressing the " and ... buttons s im ultane-
ously wi
ll change the temperature select between OF a nd ° c.
5) Timer -To program the timer, press the TIMER ON button until the di s pl ay shows a flashing " (9-+1 "
Press the
.. or T buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on.
Press the TIMER OFF button and the display on the unit will flash " C9 -+ 0 ". Press the .. or T
bu tt ons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatica ll y tu rn off. The TIMER OFF
indicator w ill flash for 3 seco nd s to activate the times you programmed.
NOTE: The timer will also remember your settings when it is set. If you set th e timer while in A ir Condition-
in g mode, the timer will automatica ll y turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to th e de-
sired programmed times. The timer will also remember the temperature sett in gs, fan speed, and oscillation set-
ting. The timer works when th e unit is in A ir Conditioner mo de , Heating mode, Dehumidifier mode, Fan
mod
e, and Auto mode
OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Air Conditioner Mode
I) In stall the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pa ges 6, 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical ou
tl et.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the
POWER button on the control panel.
4) Pre ss the Mode butt on until th e" *" i co na ppe ars on th eM ult i- co lor display
5) Press the .. or T buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel
display.
The temperature ranges from 61 °F _88 OF (16 "c_31"C).
6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button.
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NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest
setting and the fan speed on high. Reducing the length
of the exhaust duct, insulating the exhaust hose and
window kit, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.
NOTE: When the unit is running on cooling mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be
vented
outside using the supplied window kit.
Dehumidifier Mode
I) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6, 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the
POWER Button on the control panel.
4) Press the
MODE button until the" 0 "appears on the control panel display.
NOTE: The unit operates at low fa~ speed during dehumidifier mode. The unit cools room slightly during
the dehumidification. Keep the windows and doors closed to aid the effectiveness
ofthe unit in removing the
moisture from the room.
NOTE: When the unit is running on dehumidifier mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must
be vented outside using
the supplied window kit.
NOTE: The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is lower than 61 ° F.
Fan Mode
I) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
2) Turn on the unit
by pressing the POWER button on the control pane l.
3) Press the MODE button until the" 2f5 "icon appears on the control panel display.
4) Select the fan speed
by pressing the FAN SPEED button.
5)
To circulate more air, press the SWING button on the remote control. The louvers will oscillate in our
exclusive
WAVEFLO® pattern which moves the louvers up and down to increase air circulation.
NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode.
Heating Mode
I) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6, 7 & 8).
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the
POWER button on the control panel.
4) Press the
MODE button until the" ~ "icon appears on the control panel display.
S) Press the'" or ... buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display. The
o 0 0 0
temperature ranges from 61 F - 88 F (16 C - 31 C).
6) Select the
fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button. It is recommended to set the fan speed to low.
NOTE : When heal mode is selected, the unit will shut down for 3-5 minuWs, th~n start in healing mode.
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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