SPT WA-9010E User manual

Portable Air Conditioner
Model: WA-9010E
Instruction Manual
It is important that you read these instructions before using your
portable air conditioner and we strongly recommend that you keep
them in a safe place for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you and energy saving tips
Introduction.................................................1
Partsandaccessories..................................2
Installation...................................................3
Controlpanelfunctions.................................7
Remotecontrolfunctions..............................8
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Operatingtheunit........................................9
Drainage......................................................10
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Maintenance................................................12
Storage.......................................................14
Cautions......................................................15
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Troubleshooting...........................................16
Specification................................................17
Defectivenotice...........................................18
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Energy Saving Tips
Thank you for choosing the portable air conditioner from SPTusa, a
leading brand in indoor air treatment. We would like you to enjoy the
many benefits this unit offers, so please take the time to read this
manual carefully and take full advantage of the many advanced
features that your SPTusa Air Conditioner offers you.
SPTusa has specialized in complete indoor environment control,
manufacturing world-class air conditioners, dehumidifiers and air
purifiers with innovative technology.
In designing these advanced products, we have listened carefully to
our customers and have passed their views on to our research and
development laboratories. We wish you many years of enjoyable use.
After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
·Please use the unit in the recommended room size.
·Do not locate the air conditioner where furniture or other objects
can obstruct the airflow.
·Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
·Close the fireplace damper and floor or wall grills so that cool air
does not escape through the chimney or ductwork.
·Keep the filters clean.
Set the unit to maximum cooling and high speed fan initially, then
adjust the unit to a comfortable setting.
NOTE: It is recommended to turn on the air conditioner when the
room temperature is around 75ºF. Do not wait until the room is
excessively hot.

INTRODUCTION
This Portable Air Conditioner is a small size appliance, which can
adjust the temperature and humidity in a room. Its flexibility
characteristics make it easily used on different occasions in
different rooms. It also has multiple functions, including cooling,
dehumidifying and fan ventilation. This unit is designed to be used
in a family house, office, etc. It has a compact design compared to
others with the same cooling capacity. Power consumption is low
and the noise especially low.
SPTUSA Portable Air Conditioner
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Before you use your PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER,
please read this instruction manual carefully so that you get
the best from the unit.
This instruction manual is used for guidance and does not
form part of a contract. We reserve the right to make technical
changes without prior notice.
ATTENTION

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FRONT
BACK
ACCESSORIES, PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
control panel
hot air outlet grill
lower air inlet grill
upper air inlet grill
air outlet
up/down air swinging louvers
caster
power cable
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water tank
handle
left/right air swinging louvers
ACCESSORIES
ON/OFF
MODE
TIMER
HOUR
HOLD
MIN
FAN SPEED
SWING
COOL DRY FAN
AM PM ON
OFF
H
**
oF
window kit x 2
remote
window kit adapter
flexible exhaust hose
AC/hose adapter x 2

INSTALLATION
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20 inch
20 inch
Installing the air exhaust duct
1) Fix adaptors onto hose by turning clock-wise
2) Fix the square end of the duct to the exhaust terminal of the unit
3) Lead the other end to the nearest window. Note: the length of the hose
is between 23.7 ~ 70 inches. Do not extend beyond the supplied
length. Keep hose length as short and as straight as possible.
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12.8 inch
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32.7 inch
17.3 inch
20 inch
Selection of installation location
Place the portable air conditioner on a flat surface where the air outlets are not blocked.
Place the unit with at least 20 inches of clearing from a wall or other obstacles.
heat exhaust air duct
hot air terminal
window
exhaust air opening

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If the air exhaust requires bending, use the following as a guideline:
INSTALLATION
Correct mounting shown below. If mounting through wall, the height of the hole
should be between 16 ~ 51 inches from the floor.
fig. 23
51 inch
16 inch
20 inch
24 inch
20 inch

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Example WRONG mounting diagram (Air exhaust bend is too large, will cause overheating.)
INSTALLATION
Window Kit Installation
Your window kit has been designed to fit most standard "vertical" and "horizontal" window
applications. However, it may be necessary for you to improvise/modify some aspects
of the installation procedures for certain types of windows. Please refer to Fig. 24 &
Fig. 24a for minimum and maximum window openings.
Fig.24a
Fig.24
inches
inches inches
inches
Water Tank Safety Feature
This unit is equipped with a fail-safe switch mechanism which prevents the unit from
condensing water in the event the water tank is accidentally displaced and/or FULL with
water. If this situation occurs, the WATER FULL indicator light will flash red continuously
until the water tank is correctly positioned and/or emptied
NOTE: The fan motor will continue to operate under this condition. This is normal, but no
cooling or dehumidifying will occur until the tank is emptied and/or correctly installed. (It
may take several minutes before the compressor resumes normal operation

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INSTALLATION
Fig. 25
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Installation Accessories (Fig. 25)
Flexible exhaust hose with adapters........3/set
stretches from 19 1/2" to 78 3/4"
Window exhaust adapter (flat mouth ).........1pc
Unit exhaust adapter (round) .....................1pc
Adjustable window slider kit.....................2/set
from 26 5/8" to 48 3/8"
Drain hose connector..................................1pc
continuous drain option (hose not included)
NOTE: Exterior drain hose extension is not
included with this unit but can be purchased
through any local Hardware Store.
Continuous Drainage
1.Remove the seal of drainage tube (as shown in
image).
2.Extend the tube outside the unit for drainage,
as shown.
3.Pay attention to place the tube in a proper
situation to avoid causing the electric controls
to not work properly.
Power cord storage
Fix the roll wire at the back of the air guide plate
with the clasp. Wrap the power cord around the
clasp when unit is not in operation.

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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
Sets the
room
temperature
SWING Button
Selection of this button
will determine the air
delivery in swinging
or fixed direction mode.
FAN SPEED Button
Press this button will
choose high, medium
or low speed of air
delivery.
MODE Button
Press this button will select
among the modes of
cooling, dehumidify or
fan.
TIMER Button
Press this button to
switch-on, switch-off or
delete timer.
TIME Button
Sets remaining
time for timer
operation.
COMPRESSOR
Indication Light
WATER
FULL
indication
light
ON/OFF Button
To turn unit ON or OFF
TEMP Button
Display of preset temperature and failure
code. When SET is displayed, the displayed
digits indicate the preset temperature. When
FAULT is displayed, the displayed digits
indicate the code of failures.
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MODE
COOL
DRY
FAN
FAN SPEED HIGH MED LOW
SWING
SET FAULT OFF
ON
Operation mode
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Display of Time Setting
The displayed digits
indicate the remaining
time for timer ON/OFF
operation
Louver indicator
Fan speed indicator
F
0
TIMER TIME
COMP WATER FULL
SWING
FAN SPEED MODE
TEMP
MODE
COOL
DRY
FAN
FAN SPEED HIGH MED LOW
SWING
SET FAULT OFF
ON
+
-
MODE
F
0
Timer set to turn ON
Timer set to turn OFF

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
PRESENT TIME SETTING PROCEDURE
When batteries are inserted, the time is automatically set to 12:00AM.
Display screen
Temperature setting button
Sets the room temperature.
Each press of the " " or
" " button, the temperature
setting is increased or
decreased by 10F.
ON/OFF Button
Turns the unit ON or
OFF.
MODE selection
button
Press this button to
select the among the
modes: cooling,
dehumidifying or fan.
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SWING button
Press this button to
select left/right
swinging or fixed air
delivery.
HOLD button
Press this button to
lock or unlock the
keypad.
FAN SPEED Button
Choose high, medium or
low speed air delivery.
TIMER Button
Sets the switch-on or switch-off
time for Timer. Used together
with the HOUR button. Time
setting can be made within the
range of 1 ~ 12 hours, with an
interval of one hour.
Time Setting buttons
These buttons are used to
set the clock or the time for
timer switch-on/off.
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ON/OFF
MODE
TIMER
HOUR
HOLD
MIN
FAN SPEED
SWING
COOL DRY FAN
AM PM ON
OFF
H
**
oF
*
*
Open the back cover, push the CLK button with the
tip of a ball pen. The time indicator will start to
flicker. You may now set the present time.
1
2
3
4
Press the HOUR button. (Set to AM 10:)
Press the MIN button. (Set to 30)
Press the CLK button again and close the
back cover.
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NOTE: Clock is only on the remote and not on the
unit's control panel.
ON/OFF
MODE
TIMER
HOUR
HOLD
MIN
FAN SPEED
SWING
COOL DRY FAN
AM PM ON
OFF
H
**
CLK ACL
Slide battery
cover downward
to open
oF
To set clock (example: set to 10:30AM)
remote

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OPERATING THE UNIT
DEHUMIDIFYING AND COOLING OPERATION
The operating range for cooling is between 63OF ~ 88OF
The operating range for dehumidifying is 68OF ~ 88OF
POWER SOURCE
*The AC socket must be firm and reliable.
*Do not connect the portable air conditioner to a multiple socket outlet that is shared with
other electrical appliances.
*Insert the AC power plug securely into the AC socket before turning on the unit.
*Press the " " button and the unit will begin to run.
COOLING OPERATION
1.Ensure that the drain tank is properly placed in the unit.
2. Repeatedly press " " button to choose the cooling mode. LCD window will show COOL.
(During the cooling operation, always place the duct through an open window to exhaust
warm air from the room.)
3.Repeatedly press " " button to set desired room temperature (between 63
OF ~ 88OF).
4.Press " " button to choose a proper fan speed: high, medium or low.
5.Press " " button to adjust the air delivery direction. " " symbol indicates swinging mode.
Press again to set fixed direction.
NOTE: In order to improve the cooling efficiency, please note the following:
a)If your room is directly exposed to sun, draw the curtains and blinds.
b)Do not place unit near any heat source or under direct sunlight.
c)The compressor will start approximately 3 minutes after the unit is turned on and set to COOL
function (this will help prolong the life of the compressor). After switching the unit off, please
wait at least 3 minutes before turning the unit back on.
d)The cooling system will switch off if the room temperature is lower than set temperature. The
fan, however, keeps working at the set level. When the ambient temperature rises above the
 set temperature + 2OF, cooling will resume.
MODE
+
-
MODE
DEHUMIDIFYING OPERATION
1.Keep the windows and the doors closed to aid in effectively dehumidifying the room.
2.Ensure that the drain tank is properly placed in the unit.
3.Repeatedly press " " button to choose the dehumidifying mode, LCD window will
indicate DRY. The fan speed is set on LOW and cannot be adjusted.
4.When used as dehumidifier only, do not use the air exhaust duct. (If the air exhaust
duct is used, air exchange effect will reduce dehumidify performance.)
5.Dehumidify will work when ambient temperature is higher than 68
OF and higher than
set temperature.
6.Dehumidify works in 10 minute cycles: 6 minutes compressor on and 4 minutes off.

USE OF CONTROL PANEL
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WATER DRAINAGE
WATER DRAINAGE METHODS
fig. 1
TIMER SETTING
To set time to start the unit when power is off (but with power supplied):
1.Press " " button, the LCD window will show " ".
2.Press the TIME button and set the number of hours you wish to start running the unit. For
example, if you wish to have the unit start in 8 hours, press the TIME button repeatedly
until 8 hours is indicated.
To set time to stop the unit when unit is running:
1.Press " " button, the LCD window will show " ".
2.Press the TIME button to set the desired time to stop the unit. For example, if you wish to
have the unit stop in 5 hours, press the TIME button repeatedly until 5 hours is indicated.
NOTE: The time range for timer on or off is between 1 ~ 12 hours.
AUTO SWING FUNCTION
1.Press " " button and LCD window will show " ". Louver will begin to swing
automatically.
2.Press " " button again and " " in the LCD window will disappear, swinging will stop.
LOCKING THE KEY PAD
Press " " and " " buttons together and hold for more than two seconds will lock the
keypad. LCD window will show " ". Press the two buttons together again will unlock the
keypad and the symbol " " will disappear.
When in cooling or dehumidifying mode, the condensation will drain into the
tank. When the tank gets full, the WATER FULL indicator will flicker. As shown in
the Fig. 1, 2 and 3, pull out the water tank, pour out the water inside the tank,
then push it back to its original position.
ON
OFF
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CAUTION
WATER DRAINAGE METHODS
fig. 2
fig. 3
1.When in cooling or dehumidifying mode, do not remove the water tank, or the
compressor will stop and mode will change to FAN.
2.If you want to take out the tank before the water becomes full, please stop the
machine first and wait for 3 minutes, to prevent the water spilling into the unit
3.There is a plastic pipe inside where the tank is placed. Do not remove the stopper
while the unit is working as the water is used for cooling the copper duct.

MAINTENANCE
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AIR FILTER
MAINTENANCE METHODS
grip
*Unplug the unit before cleaning
*Make sure there is no power to the unit before beginning to maintain or repair, to
prevent accident caused by electric shock.
*Do not use chemical solvent (like benzene or alcohol glazer) to clean the surface of the
unit, which will scratch, damage or deform the casing.
NOTE: it is important to clean the exhaust air intake area (located on the side and back,
near bottom) with a vacuum to remove dust accumulation. Excessive dust may cause a
decrease in performance and/or damage to the compressor. Damage caused by improper
maintenance will void the warranty.
If the air filter is blocked by a lot of dust, the air flow volume will reduce. Clean the filter
once every two weeks.
Opening the air filter
1.Open the air filter cover upwards and remove the air filter.
2.Takethe air filter out of filter cover.
Clean
Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm (about 400C or 1040F) water with a
neutral detergent. Rinse the filter clean of detergent and dry it thoroughly in a shaded
place.
Mounting
1.Attach the filter to filter cover with the attachment hooks on the inside surface of the
cover.
2.Match hooks at the bottom of the filter cover into the holes of the case, push it back into
its original position.

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KEEP SURFACE CLEAN
Clean the surface of the unit with a damp cloth, then dry with duster or similar.
WATER TANK
MAINTENANCE
1.Hold the handle in water tank and draw out slowly.
2.Pour out the water. Clean with neutral detergent, rinse clean and dry.

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STORAGE
fig. 4
fig. 5
plastic duct
stopper
END OF SEASON OPERATION & STORAGE
1.To remove drain water from the drain tank, take out the plug from the plastic
pipe shown in Fig. 4. Then operate the unit in fan mode for half a day until the
pipe is dry.
2.Switch off the unit and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
3.Tie the cable with a string.
4.Wrap the machine with the plastic bag and store in a dry location.

SAFETY CAUTIONS
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*Do not use the unit in a very narrow room with obstacles to avoid breakdown.
*Do not use the unit under direct sunlight to avoid surface color change.
*Do not use the unit in or near water to avoid possible shock of electricity.
*Do not use near gas appliances, fire or the vicinity of flammable liquids.
*Do not use with a damaged or improper A/C socket.
*When unplugging the unit, hold the power plug securely and pull carefully.
*Keep the unit one meter away from TV sets or radios to avoid electromagnetic
interference.
*Keep a distance between the air outlet and wall or furniture to avoid overheating.
*Do not spray with insecticide or other chemicals as the plastic case may discolor
or become deformed.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Unplug and stop running immediately in case of the following and contact SPTUSA
at 1-800-330-0388:
1. The fuse and switch breaks often.
2. The power cord get excessively hot or the sleeve of the cord is broken.
3. Something seems abnormal.
Self diagnosis function
This unit is equipped with a Self-Diagnosis system. When irregular performances are
sensed, the LCD panel will display the following fault codes:
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Before seeking repair or service, please first check the following.
Trouble Check Action
Air conditioner does
not operate at all
Cooling efficiency is
not good
Too noisy or
vibration
The machine starts
and stops
frequently
Is power out?
Is it unplugged or plug loose?
Is power fuse or switched off?
If drain tank indicator lit?
If the water tank placed correctly?
If SET TIME suitable?
Is air inlet or outlet blocked?
Is there any other heat source in room?
Are air filters dirty?
Is SET TEMP suitable?
Is fan speed set at low?
Is unit in an open space?
Is it level?
Is the voltage of the power source normal?
Does the air exhaust have many bends
or curves?
Is the air exhaust extended beyond the
supplied hose?
It is normal.
Plug firmly into wall socket.
Change or reset the fuse.
Pour out water.
Place water tank correctly
Change SET TIME
Clear the inlet or outlet
Move the heat source
Clean the air filter
Set suitable temperature
Set suitable fan speed.
Close windows and doors
Place on a level surface
Keep power within rating.
Keep exhaust hose as
straight and short as possible
Do not extend beyond
supplied hose.
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CAUTION
Check code
FAULT E8
FAULT E3
FAULT E2
Overheating protection
Faulty coils
Ambient temperature is
not within the working
temperature range
(50oF ~ 95oF)
Diagnosis of malfunction
FAULT E4 Unit faults
Action
Wait until unit cools off
Service required
Wait for ambient temperature
to fall within the working
temperature range
Service required

SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Number WA-9010E
Cooling Capacity 9,000BTU/hr
Power Consumption 1,120W / 9.7A
Humidity Removal Capacity 50 pts./day
Recommended Room Size* 250 sq. ft.
Power Supply 115V / 60HZ / 1 Phase
Compressor Rotary
Refrigerant R - 22
Fan Speed 3
Timer 1 ~ 12 hours
Thermostat 62oF ~ 88oF
Net Weight 77 lbs.
Dimensions 14.76"W x 18"D x 32.68"H
Working Temperature Cooling: 50oF ~ 95oF
Dehumidifying: 68oF ~ 95oF
REMARKS:
1.The data may vary, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.
2.The above conditions are measures at:
*Uninsulated rooms such as sun rooms, garages or attics should be less than
250 sq.ft.
Cooling - Indoor: RT 81oF, RH 60%