Freecom Technologies RCS-M2000U User's Manual
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1. 6 Store unit in its UPRIGHT POSITION in a cool dry indoor location If possible store unit in its original box DO NOT store unit in direct sunlight TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a dealer or qualified service technician please read and check the following PROBLEM SOLUTION L Unit does not turn on Make sure city power supply is normal 2 Check plug is correctly installed into outlet 3 Check fuses and household breaker Switches 4 Remove electrical plug from outlet Check electri cal cord and plug for damage 5 Check to be sure water tank is installed properly into unit 6 Check that plug is secure and in place on con densate tube 7 Check louvers and grills for obstacles or debris 8 Check room temperature Room temperature should not be below 60PF 15PC or above 95PF 35PC 9 Compressor delay feature may be active Unplug unit and wait for 3 5 minutes Plug unit into out let and press POWER ON OFF switch Unit running low air flow or 1 Check and clean air filter cooling 2 Check louvers and grills for obstacles or debris 3 Check MODE and or THERMO CONTROL selection and adjust for higher air output See OPERATION 4 Allow unit to stand upright for a minimum of two hours before attempting to operate Unit noisy when operating 1 Check that unit is on a flat level solid surface 2 Check filter and tank are installed properly 3 Turn unit off Check louvers and grills for obstr2. cooling mechanism may be delayed for up to five minutes This safety feature prevents damage to the compressor The COMP ON light will turn on while the compressor is running 3 Press MODE button on control panel to choose FAN HI ME or LO The FAN setting is for air circulation only and does not pro vide any cooling To change from a cooling mode to fan mode press POWER ON OFF button to turn unit off Press POWER ON OFF button again and immediately press MODE button to FAN setting 4 Press either THERMO CONTROL button to control a colder or cooler setting The default temperature is 75PF Press left button COLD to desired colder setting right button COOL to desired cooler setting Each press of the button will adjust the temperature approximately 3 5PF Theres E erie dk CAUTION To avoid injury or damage and voiding the warranty DO NOT manually adjust the vertical louvers 5 Adjust horizontal louvers up or down as desired by moving the louver handles up or down The top louver handle controls the top half of the horizontal louvers the lower louver handle controls the bottom half of the horizontal louvers DO NOT adjust horizontal louvers while vertical louvers are operating OPERATION contd 6 Press AUTO SWING button on control panel to begin oscillating vertical louvers The vertical louvers will move Slowly from left to right and back again for optimum air distribution Press b
3. button on the control panel and contact a qualified electrician to determine the problem DO NOT run power cord under carpeting or rugs as this may result in fire DO NOT plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands DO NOT expose unit to water or moisture DO NOT use outdoors AA CAUTION Failure to follow the safety information below can result in minor personal injury property damage damage to the unit and voiding your warranty DO NOT cover the unit with clothes towels blanket or other similar materials DO NOT block or cover air intake exhaust or oscillating louvers DO NOT touch oscillating louvers or blower while the unit is operating DO NOT attempt to carry the unit or roll the unit over carpet rough or uneven surfaces DO NOT operate the unit without the condensate tank and air filters properly installed Never use the unit as a dryer or put clothes or any other items on the unit Never place air conditioner near flammable materials Never put heavy objects on the unit To avoid damage and maintain proper operation place the unit a minimum of 20 inch es from walls curtains furniture blankets loose material or any other obstructions Keep the unit a safe distance from stairs DO NOT use or operate the product in a confined space such as a closet To avoid water leakage and damage e Always operate the product on a solid level surface e Before moving the unit always turn it off using the POWER ON OFF
4. side of unit 3 Place air filter on a flat level surface so dirty side of filter faces up Using a brush or nozzle vacuum attachment gently vacuum dirty side of filter Turn filter over and vacuum other side Use care not to damage or puncture the filter mesh DO NOT use brushes brooms or other course materials to clean the filters 4 Hold air filter dirty side down under cool running water DO NOT use hot water harsh detergents chemicals solvents gaso line or any other abrasive materials or household items to clean the filters Be sure to rinse all residue from the air filter mesh Carefully shake air filter to remove excess water Allow air filter to dry completely before reinstalling into unit 4h WARNING Forcing filter improperly into unit may cause damage to the filter section of the cabinet Repair due to improper filter installation is not covered under warranty 5 Align tabs on bottom of filter with square holes in filter opening on side of cabinet Carefully replace filter Filter will snap into place 4 CAUTION DO NOT operate the unit without the air filter properly installed MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING contd Cleaning Cabinet Exterior dk WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turn off unit and unplug from wall outlet before cleaning Never submerse the unit in any type of liquid or expose to heavy moisture Never spray pour or soonge water directly onto the unit Nev
5. IS PRESENT REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Your air conditioner contains a refrigerant which is converted from a gas to a liquid by a highly efficient compressor It has been designed to operate in a vertical position only Should it be necessary to lay the unit on its side place it in its upright position for a minimum of two hours before restarting or operating the unit This time period permits the liquids gases and oils contained within the sealed systems to return to their proper positions OWNER S RECORD Enter product information here for future use Date of Purchase Dealer Model No Serial No FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the FREECOM RCS M2000 Portable Air Conditioner The RCS M2000 series Portable Air Conditioner is designed with many state of the art features Quiet durable caster wheels allow for easy movement and instant spot cooling in any room Convenient electronic operation panel enables one touch control of all functions Provides clean fresh air conditioned dehumidified air Automatic oscillating louvers provides air distribution over a wide area Low noise rotary compressor cools from air to air no water required Attractive design and easy to clean exterior cabinet ACCESSORIES The FREECOM RCS M2000 Portable Air Conditioner offers a wide range of accessories to customize your installation Exhaust Duct Kit provided increases cooling efficiency by directing warm air ex
6. Models RCS M2000T F reeco feel RCS M2000U PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTICE To avoid damage and voiding your warranty place the unit in its upright position for a minimum of two hours before operating For best results and more enjoyment from your new FREECOM portable air conditioning unit please read this instruction manual carefully and save for future reference 0A9471 Revised 11 97 TABLE OF CONTENTS Owners Record xisicnscocsccusceacenrncchaeranedaceesdcanavennseinmatenuedaucsowectbannesesaueeadeatocexescoceobewenecasnes 2 Fe US E ace T E A E TEN S E E AE E EE 3 A SS SONS ae E en E D re 3 Important Safety Infofmation cessioni bons aaae aa e i aa 4 5 Produet PS E E 6 Thie Contool TAME I ee a Ge a ne 7 SC IG ANNO IS eee E E EO 8 Barre SR E 8 eE E a see E A AEE E A A E E E E A E E 9 Accessory INSLANANOMN Se nice rtensecseeseuen octets cleaner 10 SOS DCE RTE tee ere eer ey eee ee eer arene eer ee 10 Window Panel NE onc cneectecentoeesnectetecteadeeaaasmanccaatemacaceauneneeeexecteneceeecabasecsenetaane ce 11 Maintenance and Cleaning iii 12 Emptying Condensate Water Tank 12 CAO Ar FNE oe E S A teengusnnosciechie cetesnencconsieesccees 13 Cleaning C apinet EXIETIOR srecsrenta e E onien 14 O AS a a ee nn Ce 15 TOO SO E emer eae ree eee eee 16 4A WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT OPEN CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGE
7. ane Utilisation e Ne pas transporter l appareil en fonctionnement e Ne pas essayer de modifier ou de r parer vous m me l appareil ceci peut tre dangereux et annulera la garantie e Ne pas utiliser l appareil sans filtre air Is IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW FREECOM AIR CONDITIONER A WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow the safety information below can result in severe personal injury or property damage Use this product only with the proper electrical voltage See Specifications DO NOT use the electrical plug to start or stop the unit Doing so could cause dam age to the control circuit and invalidate the warranty Use only the POWER ON OFF button on control panel to turn the unit on or off Avoid pulling folding or stretching the electrical cord When plugging in the unit never touch or bend the metal prongs and always use the molded plug handle DO NOT plug this appliance into an outlet that is being used by other appliances or electrical devices An overloaded electrical circuit or outlet may result in fire and or injury from electrical shock and damage to the product If the outlet or electrical cir cuit becomes warm or hot and or the designated fuse or breaker switch trips or fails this may be an indication of an electrical overload Turn off the air conditioner imme diately using the POWER ON OFF
8. anel Kit is an accessory which when used with the Exhaust Duct Kit will increase cooling efficiency by directing warm air exhaust out a window and preventing outside air from getting into the room 1 Extend panels to fit in window opening For vertical windows be sure cut out is to the bottom 2 To secure panels in place install set screws into two smaller holes on outer panel 3 Locate two long rubber weather strips Hold flat side of weather strios along outside of outer panel with cutout Slide weather strips into rails on each side of outer panel 4 Locate two short rubber weather strips Hold flat side of weather strios along outside of inner panel Slide weather strips into rails on each side of inner panel 5 Cut the two short rubber weather strips to align with end of inner panel Use care when cutting weather strips 6 Place Window Panel Kit into window opening Close window tightly against Window Panel Kit 7 Install the outlet nozzle of the Exhaust Duct Kit into the cut out in the outer panel The outlet nozzle fits tightly into the cut out MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Emptying Condensate Water Tank When the condensate water tank is full the FULL TANK indicator light will flash the unit will sound several initial warning beeps and the unit will automatically turn off NOTE If emptying water tank before full tank alert press POWER ON OFF button to stop unit if it is op
9. button on the control panel and empty the condensate tank Allow the unit to stand at least five 5 minutes e DO NOT drop the unit or place it on its sides back top or front Always keep the unit in its upright position To reduce the possibility of illness from excessive cooling avoid direct continuous exposure and never place the unit in a closed space occupied by persons incapable of operating the product properly 5 PRODUCT PARTS REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW Control Panel Horizontal Air Louver up and down Air Outlet Vertical Air Louver left to right Built in Handle Air Filter Condensate Water Tank Power Cord Plug Caster Wheels Power Cord Wrap Exhaust Vent and Duct Hose Opening Exhaust Ducting Kit erxcrromnmoow gt IoD THE CONTROL PANEL Teri O OT 01 rl 1 POWER ON OFF Easy push button control switch to turn the unit ON and OFF 2 MODE There are four different fan speed settings e FAN Fan only no cooling e HI High fan speed with cooling setting e ME Medium fan speed with cooling setting e LO Low fan speed with cooling setting 3 THERMO CONTROL The Thermo Control automatically defaults to a temperature of approximately 75PF when the unit is started Adjust left button for colder air and right button for warmer air Each press of either button adjusts the temperature control by approximately 3 5PF 4 AUTO SWING Choose between fixed position or oscillating 70 degrees ver
10. er use brushes brooms harsh detergents chemicals solvents gasoline or any other abrasive materials or household items to clean the unit Remove excess moisture from cabinet and grill areas and make sure unit filters and tank are completely dry before installation operation 1 Press POWER ON OFF button to stop unit if it is operating Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Wipe cabinet exterior with a soft cloth dampened with warm water not to exceed 100P and a mild detergent Use a dry cloth to completely dry cabinet exterior 3 Remove loose debris and lint from air intake grills by using a soft brush vacuum attachment Carefully vacuum both intake grills located on the left side and rear of unit STORAGE NOTE Optional storage cover available for model M2000T U Part RRG9723 55 1 For information about ordering a storage cover consult your Freecom Dealer 1 Press POWER ON OFF button to stop unit if it is operating Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Remove and empty condensate water tank See Emptying Condensate Water Tank under MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 3 Remove plug from condensate tube inside water tank compartment and drain water Replace plug tightly onto end of tube 4 For long term storage turn the unit on to FAN mode and allow the unit to run for 3 4 hours This will dry the inside of the unit 5 Carefully wrap power cord and secure with cord wrap on back of unit
11. erating Unplug power cord from outlet Allow unit to remain off for 3 5 minutes Grasp the condensate water tank handle opening and carefully pull water tank straight out of unit Carefully carry the tank to a sink or tub and empty its contents Use water and a mild detergent to rinse and clean the inside and outside of the tank Dry tank completely and be sure tank is completely empty Hold water tank by handle and carefully push tank straight into opening in side of unit Push in until tank is flush with housing Plug power cord into outlet Press POWER ON OFF button If the condensate water tank is improperly installed the FULL TANK indicator light will flash several initial warning beeps will sound and the unit will not turn on Double check that water tank is properly installed Press POWER ON OFF button again to start unit MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING contd Cleaning Air Filter This unit has one air filter For best results and maximum performance clean filter every two weeks or as required by environmental conditions di CAUTION Neglect or failure to regularly clean the filter will result in poor efficiency reduced performance possible damage to the unit and voiding your warranty 1 Press POWER ON OFF button to stop unit if it is operating Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Locate filter pull tab on side of unit closest to POWER ON OFF button Carefully pull filter from
12. haust from room to be cooled Window Panel Vent Kit two sizes available special order only prevents outside air from entering the room when used with the Exhaust Ducting Kit Sliding Door Vent Kit special order only allows exhaust air to be directed out a slid ing door while preventing outside air from entering room when used with the Exhaust Ducting Kit Window Snap Lock Kit special order only aids in maintaining proper window open ing when using Window Panel Vent Kit Ceiling Panel Kit Special order only replaces a standard 2 foot dropped ceiling panel for warm air exhaust Through the Wall Kit Special order only can be installed into the wall for warm air exhaust Tank Microswitch Bypass Plate special order only can be installed to bypass the condensate water tank This accessory can be used to drain condensate water to a field installed drain pipe Sub Water Tank Attachment special order only allows for added condensate water holding capacity when it is attached to the main water tank CO TRES IMPORTANT Pour viter les risques d incendie ou de choc lectrique n exposez pas l appareil a la pluie ou l humidit En cas de panne faites appel au service apr s vente qualifi pour effectuer des r parations sur cet appareil Votre climatiseur contient un r frig rant qui passe d une phase gazeuse une phase liquide au moyen d un compresseur II doit tre utilis en position verticale Si pour une rais
13. on quelconque vous deviez le coucher sur le cot ne le remettez en route que deux heures environ apr s l avoir replac en position verticale Ceci permettra le reposition nement correct des liquides et gaz du syst me r frig rant INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE A lire attentivement avant utilisation S curit e Ne pas arr ter l appareil en d branchant la prise de courant en cours de fonctionnement Ceci pourrait endommager le circuit de contr le dommage exclu de la gantie Utilisez toujours le bouton ON OFF du tableau de commande e Ne pas glisser le cordon d alimentation sous la moquette ou des tapis e Ne pas recouvrir l appareil avec des v tements serviettes ou objets similaires e Ne pas obstruer l entr e ou la sortie d air ni bloquer les d flecteurs oscillants e Ne pas d brancher l appareil si vos mains sont humides il y a risque de choc lectrique e Ne pas placer d objets sur le dessus de l appareil Positionnement e Ne pas coucher l appareil sur les c t s il doit tre maintenu en position verticale e Ne pas placer l appareil pr s d une source de chaleur ou l exposer directement aux rayons du soleil Prot ger la pi ce de l exposition directe du soleil en fermant rideaux et stores etc oour am liorer le rafra chissement e Ne pas placer l appareil pr s de rideaux qui risquent de bloquer l entr e ou la sortie d air distance minimale 50 cm e Verifier que l appareil est plac sur une surface pl
14. place 3 Check that condensate water tank is properly installed When properly installed the door of the condensate water tank will be flush with the exterior of the unit 4 Check that air filter is clean and properly installed 8 OPERATION dk CAUTION To avoid damage and voiding your warranty place unit in its upright position for a minimum of two hours before operating DO NOT operate unit without condensate water tank and air filter properly in place Cooling This unit is intended to cool a 200 400 square foot area The unit s cooling capacity will vary according to room temperature and humidity Consult your Freecom dealer for spe cific application and suitability 1 Plug power cord into a standard household outlet Use this product only with the proper electrical voltage See SPECIFICATIONS on previous page mM da WARNING Do not plug this appliance into an outlet that is being used by other appliances or electrical devices When installing the electrical plug into the outlet never touch or bend the metal prongs and always push plug into outlet by using the molded plug Never use the electrical plug to start or stop the unit and avoid pulling folding or stretching the electrical cord 2 Press POWER ON OFF button on control panel The unit will power up and air will begin blowing from the front louvers NOTE This unit is equipped with a special safety time delay feature The compressor
15. tical louvers 5 TIMER Adjustable 9 hour timer can be programmed to turn off air conditioner after 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or 9 hours 6 FULL TANK INDICATOR The full tank indicator will automatically light and 8 beeps will sound when the water tank is full 7 COMPRESSOR ON INDICATOR The COMP ON light will turn on when the compressor is operating The light will turn off when the compressor stops This unit is equipped with a special safety time delay feature The compressor cooling mechanism may be delayed for up to five minutes This safety feature prevents damage to the compressor IN SPECIFICATIONS Model Power Electrical Cooling Capacity Input EER Requirements RCS M2000T 110 115 volt 60Hz 8000 BTU h 2300W 800W 10 RCS M2000U 230 volt 50Hz 7500 BTU h 2300W 660W N A RCS M2000B 220 240 volt 60Hz 8000 BTU h 2300W 800W N A BEFORE USING IMPORTANT Remove unit from packaging and discard clear plastic wrapping Place unit in its upright position for a minimum of three hours before operating for the first time Place unit on a solid level surface Operating this unit on uneven or soft surfaces may cause vibration noise and possible water leakage from the condensate tank Place unit at least 20 from any walls draperies or other obstructions Carefully push the unit on its caster wheels to desired location dk CAUTION Do not operate unit without condensate water tank and air filters properly in
16. uctions 4 Allow unit to stand upright for a minimum of two hours before attempting to operate L Check that unit is on a flat level solid surface 2 Check that plug is secure and in place on con densate tube Water leaking from unit
17. utton again to maintain a desired fixed position to distribute more cooling air to one side of the room DO NOT adjust vertical louvers manually 7 If desired press TIMER SET button on control panel to program the air conditioning unit to turn off in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or 9 hours HR To cancel timer setting press TIMER RESET button ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Exhaust Duct Kit The Exhaust Duct Kit is an accessory which when used with the RCS M2000 series air conditioning units will increase cooling efficiency by directing warm air exhaust out of the room The Exhaust Duct Kit can be used with other Freecom accessories such as the Window Panel Vent Kit included Sliding Door Vent Kit Ceiling Vent Kit or Through the Wall Kit for maximum cooling efficiency A WARNING The Freecom Exhaust Duct Kit has been specially designed for use with the RCS M2000 series air conditioning units Using other duct materials compo nents or extensions will decrease cooling efficiency or cause damage to the product and void your warranty 1 Press POWER ON OFF button to stop unit if it is operating Unplug power cord from outlet 2 Slide square end of bent exhaust duct kit over exhaust on rear of unit Push nozzle onto round connector end of vent duct pipe 3 Install outlet nozzle in an open window through a wall or false ceiling ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Window Panel Kit Optional Accessory The Window P
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