Trotec Pac 3500 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL

LOCAL AIR CONDITIONER

PAC 3500

TRT-BA-PAC3500-TC-003-EN

EN Operating Manual – Local Air Conditioner PAC 3500 1

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Table of contents

Notes regarding the operating manual .................................... 1

Information about the device................................................... 2

Technical data ........................................................................ 3

Safety ..................................................................................... 4

Transport and storage............................................................. 4

Operation................................................................................ 5

Maintenance........................................................................... 11

Disposal.................................................................................. 15

Declaration of conformity ........................................................ 15

Notes regarding the operating manual

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Description of the device

The primary purpose of the device is room cooling. It further filters

and dehumidifies the air thus creating an agreeable room climate.

In ventilation mode the device also provides the opportunity of air

circulation without cooling effect. In dehumidification mode

moisture is withdrawn from the air.

The device operates fully automatically and thanks to its

microprocessor control features a multitude of further options,

the device can, for instance, be switched on or off automatically

with time delay via the timer function.

Handling the device can be conveniently accomplished via the

control panel at the device or the supplied infrared remote

control.

The device was designed for universal, flexible and

uncomplicated application. Due to its compact dimensions it can

be easily transported and used in all interior spaces.

The air conditioner cools the room air by withdrawing warmth.

The absorbed warmth is emitted to the outside via the exhaust air

hose, cooled air is fed to the installation site by means of a fan.

Accumulating condensate trickles from the evaporator onto the

hot condenser, there it evaporates and then is transported to the

outside via the exhaust air hose.

Excess condensate is dripping from the condenser into a

condensate trap and is there re-fed to the condenser by use of a

paddle wheel, where it evaporates and is discharged along with

the exhaust air flow.

A cooling agent sees to the transport of the absorbed warmth

within the closed refrigerant circuit.

Device depiction

Information about the device

No. Operating element

1 Recessed handle

2 Air inlet with air filter

3 Hose connector for condensate

4 Condensation drain

5 Mains power cable

6 Exhaust air connection

7 Control panel

8Airflap

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Wiring diagram

Technical data

Parameter Value

Model PAC 3500

Cooling capacity 3500 W

Dehumidifying capacity, max. 2.2 l/h

Operating temperature 16 to 35 °C

Air flow rate, max. 324 m3/h

Electric connection 1/N/PE ~ 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption, max. 1.29 kW

Current consumption /fuse 5.76 A / 10 A

Refrigerant R-410a

Amount of refrigerant 610 g

Weight 31.5 kg

Dimensions (height x depth x width) 770 mm x 388 mm x 435 mm

Minimum distance to walls or other objects A: Top: 50 cm

B: Rear: 50 cm

C: Side: 50 cm

D: Front: 50 cm

Sound pressure level at a distance of 3 m max. 53 dB (A)

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Carefully read the operating manual before using the device

and keep it within reach!

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.

• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing oil, sulphur,

chlorine or salt.

• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.

• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it

when wet.

• Ensure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.

• Ensure that the side of the device where the air inlet is found

is kept free of dirt and loose objects.

• Never insert objects into the device.

• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.

• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are

protected from damage (e.g. from animals).

• Only use extensions to the connecting cable which are

appropriate to the device power consumption, the length of

its cable and its use. Avoid electrical overload.

• Only transport the device in an upright position with an

emptied condensation tank or condensation drain hose.

• Dispose of the collected condensation. Do not drink it. Health

hazard!

• Observe the operating conditions (see chapter Technical

data).

Intended use

Only use the device for cooling, ventilating and dehumidifying

room air, while adhering to and following the technical data.

Improper use

Do not place the device on damp or flooded ground. Do not use

the device outdoors. Do not place any objects, e.g. wet clothing,

on the device for drying. Any unauthorised changes,

modifications or alterations of the device are forbidden.

Personnel qualifications

People who use this device must:

• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with

electric devices in damp areas.

• have read and understood the operating manual, especially

the Safety chapter.

Residual risks

Hazardous electric voltage!

Work on the electrical components must only be

carried out by an authorised specialist company!

Hazardous electric voltage!

Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug

from the mains socket!

Danger!

Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may

use it as a dangerous toy.

Danger!

Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by

untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way.

Observe the personnel qualifications.

Caution!

To avoid damages to the device, never operate the device

without an air filter inserted!

Transport

• To make the device easier to transport, it is fitted with

wheels.

• The device must always be transported in an upright position.

Before transporting the device, proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the device.

2. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use

the power cable to drag the device!

3. Drain the remaining condensate from the device and the

condensation drain hose (see chapter Maintenance).

Storage

Drain the remaining condensate from the device and the

condensation drain hose (see chapter Maintenance).

When the device is not being used, observe the following storage

conditions:

•dry,

• protected from dust and direct sunlight,

• with a plastic cover to protect it from invasive dust, if

necessary.

Safety

Transport and storage

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• After being switched on, the device operates fully

automatically until the float indicates that the condensation

tank is full and the device switches itself off.

• Avoid open doors and windows.

Installation of the device

When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance from

walls or other objects as described in the chapter Technical data.

• Set the device up in a level, upright and stable position.

• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power cable

or other electric cables.

• Make sure that no curtains or other objects interfere with the

air flow.

• Ensure that extension cords are completely unrolled.

Connecting the exhaust air hose

1. Connect the flat nozzle (9) to one of the two joints (10). To do

so, carefully push the two notches of the connector into their

flat nozzle counterparts until they snap into place.

2. Connect the joint's (10) threaded opening to the hose (11). To

do so, screw the connection piece to the hose until it fits

tightly.

3. Connect the second connection piece to the other end of the

hose (11) as described in step 2.

4. Shove the free connector opening onto the exhaust air

connection (6) at the device.

– The exhaust air hose is assembled and connected to the

device.

Operation

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Discharge of exhaust air

• The exhaust air coming from the device contains waste heat

from the room to be cooled. For this reason it is advisable to

discharge the exhaust air outside into the open air.

• The flat nozzle can be fed through the open window. If

required, secure the open window with the corresponding

means, so that the flat nozzle stays put.

• The flat nozzle can also be hooked into a tilted bottom-hung

window.

• Install the exhaust air hose inclined with the air direction.

• Another available option is the discharge of exhaust air

through a permanently installed exhaust air hose e.g. using a

wall bushing.

Start-up

• Prior to initial start-up, the batteries (2 x type AAA) must be

inserted in the remote control:

1. To do so, open the cover of the battery compartment at the

back of the remote control.

2. Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. Go by the

marking inside the battery compartment.

3. Then close the battery compartment.

• Check air inlets and outlets (2, 6, 8) for foreign objects and

remove these, if necessary.

• Check the air filter for dirt and clean it, if required. See

Maintenance on page 11.

Switching the device on

1. Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains power

socket.

2. Open the air flap (8).

3. Use the Power button (12) to switch the device on.

4. Check whether the full condensation tank indicator light (13)

is out.

– If necessary, drain the condensate. See Condensate

discharge on page 13.

5. Check whether the operating mode indicator Mode (14) and

a fan stage (15) are displayed.

6. Select the desired operating mode by pressing the Mode key

(18).

7. Select the desired fan speed by pressing the Fan Speed key

(19).

8. If required, adjust the target temperature by use of the keys

21 and 22.

Note

After every switch-off or any maintenance or repair work wait for

at least 3 minutes before switching the device on again.

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Control panel

No. Designation Function

12 Power button To switch the device on or off.

13 Condensation tank full indicator Is illuminated when the internal condensation tank is full.

The device will switch off until the condensate has been drained.

14 Operating mode indication Is illuminated when the respective operating mode is activated.

Air conditioning – cooling

Dehumidify – dehumidification

Fan – ventilation

15 Fan speed indication Is illuminated when the fan speed is activated.

High – high

Med – medium

Low – low

16 Display Indicates the ambient temperature.

Indicates the target temperature when either key 21 or 22 is pressed.

The set number of hours (1 to 24) will be displayed when programming the timer function.

17 Timer indication Is illuminated when automatic switch-on/-off has been activated.

Is flashing when the timer can be set.

18 Operating mode key To change the operating mode (cooling, dehumidification, ventilation).

19 Fan key To set the fan's rotational speed. Only enabled in cooling and ventilation mode.

20 Timer button To activate automatic switch-on/-off.

21 Arrow key To increase the target temperature or timer run-time.

22 Arrow key To decrease the target temperature or timer run-time.

Air

conitioning

221918

12 13 14 15 16 17

2120

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Setting the operating mode

The following operating modes are available:

Cooling mode

1. Use the Power button (12) to switch the device on.

2. Use the Mode key (18) to select the operating mode Air

conditioning.

– The indicator light Air conditioning in the operating mode

indication (14) will be lit.

3. Select the desired fan stage by use of the Fan Speed key (19).

4. Select the desired target temperature by use of the arrow

keys (21 and 22).

– The target temperature is indicated in the display and

flashing.

Dehumidification mode

In dehumidification mode the condensate is drained separately.

For this purpose, both a suitable hose (0.5 in) and an appropriate

collection container are required.

The exhaust air hose does not need to be installed.

Note

If the exhaust air hose is installed, the air must be fed into the

room.

1. Unscrew the protective cap at the hose connector (3) and

remove the stopper.

2. Connect a suitable hose (0.5 in) to the hose connector (3) and

introduce the hose into an appropriate condensate collection

container.

– Make sure that the container is located at a lower level than

the hose connector.

3. Use the Power button (12) to switch the device on.

4. Use the Mode key (18) to select the operating mode

Dehumidify.

– The indicator light Dehumidify in the operating mode

indication (14) will be lit.

– The temperature and the fan stage Low are preset in this

operating mode and cannot be changed.

5. During operation, make sure that the condensate collection

container does not overflow to avoid water damage.

6. Upon completing dehumidification detach the hose and recap

the hose connector (3) with stopper and protective cap.

– Ensure the firm seating of the stopper, for otherwise there

might be uncontrolled water leakage.

Operating mode Fan

The exhaust air hose is not required for fan mode. The device

circulates the room air, there will be no cooling.

1. Use the Power button (12) to switch the device on.

2. Use the Mode key (18) to select the operating mode Fan.

– The indicator light Fan in the operating mode

indication (14) will be lit.

3. Select the desired fan stage by use of Fan Speed key (19).

Setting the timer

The timer has two modes of operation:

– automatic switch-on upon expiry of a preset number of

hours.

– automatic switch-off upon expiry of a preset number of

hours.

The number of hours can be between 1 and 24.

0.5‘‘

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Automatic switch-on

1. Use the Power button (12) to switch the device off.

2. Press the Timer key (20).

– The Timer indication (17) flashes.

– The operating mode indication (14) and the fan speed

indication (15) both indicate the respective current setting

which comes into effect upon automatic switch-on.

3. Adjust these settings as appropriate.

4. Select the desired number of hours by use of the arrow keys

(21 and 22).

– The display indicates the set number of hours.

5. Wait for approx. 15 seconds.

– The Timer indication (17) is continually lit.

– The display indicates the number of hours until automatic

switch-on.

Notes regarding automatic switch-on:

– If the device is disconnected from the power supply, all

settings for automatic switch-on are deleted.

– Pressing the Timer button (20) once more deactivates the

automatic switch-on function.

– Switching the device on by means of the Power button (12)

also deactivates the automatic switch-on function.

Automatic switch-off

1. Select the desired operation mode by means of the Mode key

(18).

2. Press the Timer key (20).

– The Timer indication (17) flashes.

3. Select the desired number of hours by use of the arrow keys

(21 and 22).

– The display indicates the set number of hours.

4. Wait for approx. 15 seconds.

– The Timer indication (17) is continually lit.

– The display changes back to the normal indication.

– Automatic switch-off is now set.

Remote control

All settings of the device can also be made using the remote

control included in the scope of delivery. Please gather the button

functions from the Control panel paragraph.

Shutdown

1. Use the Power button (12) to switch the device off.

2. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

3. Clean the device, and especially the air filter, according to

chapter Maintenance.

4. Store the device according to chapter Storage.

No. Operating element

18 Mode key

21 + key

22 - key

20 Timer key

19 Fan Speed key

12 ON/OFF key

ON/OFF Mode

Fan Speed Up

Timer Down

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The accurate functionality of the device was tested during

production a number of times. However, if functionality faults do

occur, then check the device according to the following list.

Note

After every switch-off, the compressor requires a waiting time of

3 minutes before it switches on again.

The device does not start:

• Check the power connection (230 V/1~/50 Hz).

• Check the mains plug for damages.

• Observe the operating temperature of 18 to 35 °C.

• Check whether the full condensation tank indicator light (13)

is illuminated. If required, discharge the condensate (see

chapter Maintenance).

• Have the electrics checked by a specialist company for

cooling and air-conditioning or by Trotec.

The device works with reduced or no cooling capacity:

• Check whether the cooling operating mode is selected.

• Check the proper fit of the exhaust air hose. In case of kinks,

bends or blockage in the hose, exhaust air cannot be

discharged. Clear the way for the exhaust air.

• Check the positioning of the air flap (8). It should be opened

to the maximum.

• Check the air filter for dirt. If required, clean the air filter (see

chapter Maintenance).

• Check the minimum distance to walls or other objects.

Position the device a little more in the room's centre, if

required.

• Check whether there are opened windows and/or doors of

the room. Close these, if any. The window for the exhaust air

hose has to remain open nonetheless.

• Check the temperature setting at the device. Reduce the set

temperature, if it is higher than the room temperature.

• Should your device be equipped with a wall connection, there

might be a slight underpressure in the room. Briefly open a

door or window to compensate this.

The device is loud or vibrates; condensate is leaking:

• Check whether the device is standing upright and on an even

surface.

• Check the stopper of the condensate drain for proper fit or

damage. Plug the stopper in correctly or replace it as

appropriate.

The device gets very warm, is loud or is losing performance:

• Check the air inlets and air filter are not dirty. Remove

external dirt.

• Check the inside of the device and especially the fan, the fan

housing, the evaporator and the compressor for external dirt

(see chapter Maintenance). If the inside of the device is dirty,

have it cleaned by a specialist company for cooling and

air-conditioning or by Trotec.

The device does not respond to the infrared remote control:

• Check whether the distance between remote control and

device is too big and minimize it, if necessary.

• Make sure there are no obstacles between device and remote

control. Ensure visual contact between device and remote

control.

• Check the charging status of the batteries and change them,

if required.

• If the batteries have only just been changed, check them for

correct polarity.

Your device still does not operate correctly after these

checks?

Bring the device to a specialist company for cooling and

air-conditioning or to Trotec for repair.

Errors and faults

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Maintenance intervals

Maintenance and care log

Device type: ............................ Device number: .......................................

Maintenance

Maintenance and care interval before every

start-up as needed at least every 2

weeks

at least every 4

weeks

at least every 6

months

at least annu-

ally

Empty condensation tank x

Check air inlets and outlets for dirt and foreign

objects and clean if necessary x

Clean the exterior xx

Visually check the inside of the device for dirt xx

Check air inlet grid and air filter for dirt

and foreign objects and clean or replace if nec-

essary

Replace air filter x

Check for damage x

Check attachment screws xx

Test run x

Maintenanceandcareinterval 12345678910111213141516

Check air inlets and outlets for dirt and foreign

objects and clean if necessary

Clean the exterior

Visually check the inside of the device for dirt

Check the air inlet grid and air filter for dirt and for-

eign objects and clean or replace if necessary

Replace air filter

Check for damage

Check attachment screws

Test run

1. Date: ..........................................