Model No.: HCA-P12HP-A Reference No.: APA12HP
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1. Compressor Indicator amp Th icon will light up on the control panel display when the compressor turns on The 9 icon will turn off when the compressor shuts off Emergency Condensate Holding Tank When the room temperature is low and the indoor humidity is high the air conditioner may not be able to evaporate some of the moisture fast enough When this happens the water will accumulate in an emergency condensate tank inside the unit When the condensate tank is full the unit will display FULL on the control panel To empty the condensate tank unscrew the screw plug at the bottom back of the unit You will need a small pan approximately 1 high to catch the water coming out of the condensate tank Once the condensate tank is drained the unit will begin working within a few minutes The emergency condensate tank holds proximately 1 5 Liters of water Another option is to purchase a small hose from a hardware store that can fit around the 5 8 drain plug on the back of the unit and drain the unit into a gravity drain or larger pan for con tinuous drainage resume operation quickly empty the water container according to the following steps Tum the unit off Do not move the unit when the water container is full Place the drain pan accessory under the drainage port at the back of the unit Remove the drain plug from the drain hole The condensate water will drain out automatically When the drai2. 7 Do not use the unit n the immediate surroundings of a bath a shower or a sw nming pool Do not insert anything into the air outlet Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills unless instructed by this manual 9 Do not let children play near this unit 10 Always inspect the 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 11 When cleaning the unit always tum the unit off and unplug the power cord 12 When the unit is not in use always remove the venting kit ftom window 13 Do Not Mix Old And New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Carbon Zinc Or Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries 14 Wh hanging between heating and cooling mode there will be a 3 5 minute delay for the compressor to start During this time the refrigerant inside the portable air conditioner will return to the compressor to start heating or cooling your area PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hose 1 Hose Adapters 1 Window Kit Adapter 1 Remote Control AAA Batteries 2 Window Kit 2 Sliding Panels 1 single hose panel extension panels Owner s Manual TEES SPECIFICATIONS The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 F WB 78 F Noise level is measured at a distance of 3 28 ft away from the front of the unit when the unit is in cooling mode Pow
3. Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus Home Comfort 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 HOME COMFORT DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS 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 sal vaged 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
4. Heat Mode F Fan Speed Low High Me dium G Temperature Swing Mode 1 Sleep Mode J Clock and Timer or AM O h k Timer On UUI DO oo L Timer Off Compressor is on OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS Refer to the images on page 9 1 Power On and Off Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on Press the POWER button once more to turn the unit off 2 Mode Selection Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes Auto mode Conditioner Heater Dehumidifier and Fan 3 Fan Speed Control Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds High Medium and low The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the speed of the digital air segments progressing out from the windmill fan image on the Multi color display 4 Temperature Select the desired temperature by pressing either or button when using the unit in cool or heat mode The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting After the temperature is set the unit will display this temperature setting until it is changed by the user The Multi color display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Press the or buttons simultaneously on the control panel to select the desired temperature setting 5 Timer To program the timer press the TIMER ON button until the display shows a flashing Press t
5. eB ee pore Open the window or siding door and aust he length ofthe window K to ft the opening Ifthe window kts not long enough connect xtra window kt panel to ithe opening Mark and cut a single panel of the window kitit neces Maximum 55 Place the window between the window and the window fame as shown in the images to he right Close the window onto the window Kit to fom a VERTICAL tight sea Atach the exhaust duct adapter to the window kt Tabs located on the adapter wil lock into place securing the adapter to the window K m Window siider Kit Minimum 28 5 Maximum 55 WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION cont d Installation of the Venting Kit oat FOR SINGLE HOSE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS The venting kit must be installed in order forthe unit to work in the air conditioning mode The wanting Kit should not be used while the unit is beating or fanning The window kit has been designed to fit into most vertical horizontal window openings The window hit cen also be used sliding doar 1 Choose a suitable location noar a grounded electrical outlet and a suitable window or door Remove packaging and locate components figure a Gude the senneeter evor the diesharse opening on th
6. Control panel B Vertical air louvers C Air ouet D Horizontal air louvers E Casters F Power Gord amp Plug BACK A Hotair outet gril B Lower gril ACCESSORIES exhaust hose wih 2 adapters 3piece set strotches from 14 114 to 60 5 8 150cm Adjustable window slider kit piece set adjusts 28 50 55 Drain tube Drain pan 22 Drain Pi Drain Tube K Pre Pan Exhaust Hose Window Exhaust Adapter oN Adjustable Window Slider Kit Adapter 3 La INSTALLATION SELECTING THE LOCATION the uni in a fat locaton where the air out lets are not obstructed Place the unit at least 207 0em a wa or other obstacle MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE Sle he square end of the exhaust duct over the hot air outlet onthe back ol he unt Te exhaust hose should be kept as short and straight as possible Prevent any sharp bends in EY EN Hot Air Outlet The hot exhaust air can be vented through the wall or out a window f mounting in the wall he height at he hole shouid be 16 to 50 inches 130em Soleus Air does not provide a venting kit for through the wal ventilation Venting through he wali requires a custom instalation WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL WINDOW E
7. 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 test button is pressed and unit can still 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 Service for troubleshooting recommendations RESET TEST WARNING DO NOT press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating The TEST and RESET buttons should not be used as 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 Actual product design may differ slightly from images below FRONT A
8. gt Portable Air Conditioner and Heater With Heat Pump Technology Operating Instructions Model No HCA P12HP A Reference No APA12HP Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner This owner s manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the opera tional aspects of your new Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump technology For your own records please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual Also write the store name location date purchased and serial number below Store Name Location Date Purchased ial Number located on back of unit Ss IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Before installing and using your portable air conditioner please read this owner s manual carefully ual in a safe place for future reference 1 Always place the unit on a level surface 2 Never use or store 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 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 out the power plug 6 Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord
9. vented outside using the supplied window kit Auto Mode 1 Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly see pages 7 amp 8 2 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 3 Tum on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel 4 Press the MODE button the 5 7 icon appears on the control panel display Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button NOTE During AUTO mode the unit operates in Heating mode when the room temperature is below 68 Dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is between 68 F to 80 F And Air Conditioner mode when the room temperature is above 80 F Sleep Mode This mode can only be selected when using the Remote control 1 To set Sleep mode make sure the unit is in Air Conditioner mode 2 Pres he SURE on thermo co ito The oon appear on ct panal When in SLEEP mode the fan will run on low to keep fan noise at a minimum _ 4 When in Air Conditioner mode the temperature setting will gradually increase to 2 F above the origi temperature for 6 hours After 6 hours the temperature setting will return to the set temperature 5 When in Heating mode the temperature setting will gradually decrease to 2 F below the original set tem perature for 6 hours After 6 hours the temperature setting will return to the set temperature 6 When in Dehumidifier mode the temperature will not change when Sleep mode is selected il set
10. L ir Condi Mode 1 Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly see pages 7 amp 8 2 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 3 Tum on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel 4 Press the Mode button until the appears on Multi color display 5 Press the or Y buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display The temperature ranges from 61 F 88 F 16 C 31 6 Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button 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 hose is required and must be vented outside using the supplied window kit Dehumidifier Mode 1 Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly see pages 7 amp 8 2 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 3 Tum on the unit by pressing the POWER Button on the control panel 4 Press the MODE bution until the appears on the control panel display NOTE The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifier mode The unit cools room slightly during the dehumidification Keep the windows and doors closed to aid the effectivenes
11. e back of the unit gure 3 Connect the exhaust hose to the exhaust connector aligning the filed grove igure 4 Open the window or door and adjust the length of the window kit ia fit the opening figura d f necessary mark the kit and cut one end down lo properly it the opening figures e amp 0 5 Attach the window kit adapter to the window kit igure 6 Place the window kit back into the window and attach the exhaust hose to the window kit adapter gures h 0 Close the window tightly igure Your Portable Air Conditioner is now ready to cool NOTE When using the venting system keep the exhaust hose as straight as possible The exhaust hose can be shortened but t is not recommended to increase the length of the exhaust hose Do not use an extension cord wilh your portable air conditioner When using to a sliding door it is recommend to make the air outlet up to air inlet NOTE The Portable Air Conditioner above may differ from the unit described in this manual The above directions and images show general directions for all Soleus Air single hose portable air conditioners CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL amp MULTI COLOR DISPLAY i ee se we uses 1 7 POWER 7 7 oS Sa MULTLCOLOR DISPLAY Auto Mode Cool Mode Dehumidity Mode D Fan Mode E
12. er consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setti specifications are for reference only For actual data please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit Ifthe environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature the air conditioner may not work properly Model Number 2 Reference Number APA12HP Cooling Capacity 12 000 BTU Hr Heating Capacity 12 000 BTU Hr Dehumidifying Capacity 63 pisiday Power Consump Cooling 11 0w tion Heating 1145W Air Flow Volume 240 Power Source 115 V7 60 HZ Rated Current Sookie 107 Heating 10 38 Sound Pressure Level lt 55 dB A Weight 70 ibs Dimensions W x D x H 137 x 22 125 x 27 75 Refrigerant RATOA DISCLAIMER INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER S MANUAL ARE THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER SOLEUS HOME COMFORT HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN 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
13. he A or Y buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically tum on gt Press the TIME OFF button and the display on the unit will flash A or but tons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off The TIME OFF indicator will flash for 3 seconds to activate your programmed on and off times 6 Time Display In the diagram on page 9 the letter J points to the adjustable time display To adjust the time Press FAN SPEED and SWING together at the same time This will activate the time display fea ture Next let go of the FAN SPEED and SWING buttons and press the button to adjust the hours and press V to adjust the minutes oo multi color display To stop oscillation press the S1 adjusted manually To start horizontal oscillation press the Swing button once lt icon will appear on the ig button again Vertical air flow direction can be 7 NOTE The timer will remember your settings when itis set If you set the timer while in Air Conditioning mode the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to the desired programmed times The timer will also remember the temperature settings fan speed and oscillation setting The timer works when the unit is in Air Conditioner mode Dehumidifier mode Fan mode Heat mode and Auto mode OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANE
14. n pan is full screw the drain plug back onto the drainage hole to stop the water flow Empty the drain Repeat until all the water is emptied Once the water container has been emptied screw the plug back onto the drain hole Do not allow the water to drip continuously into the drain pan as it might easily overflow DRAIN HOLE DRAIN PLUG a a OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL TIMER TEMP INCREASE SWING LOUVER MODE BUTTON FIC FAN SPEED TIMER BUTTON SLEEP MODE TIMERITEMP DECREASE POWER BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Power On and Off Press the ON OFF button on the remote to turn the unit on or off 2 Mode Selection Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes Auto Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan only and Heater mode 3 Fan Speed Press the FAN speed button to cycle through low medium and high fan speeds 4 Temperature Setting When the unit is in Air Conditioner mode you can select your desired tempera ture Press the or to select your desired temperature setting The temperature on the multi color display on the control panel will increase or decrease accordingly Pressing the F C button will change the temperature select between F and C 5 Sleep Mode See SLEEP MODE on page 12 6 Swing To tum on oscillation pre
15. prevent color fading 2 Clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel Storing the Unit for an Extended Period of Time or Transporting the unit 1 Empty any excess water by unplugging the water drain the bottom stop in the back of the unit located at 2 Unplug the unit The unit should be stored in cool dry place WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus Home Comfort warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump technology to be free of defects 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 Ifthe unit exhibits a defect in normal use Soleus Home Comfort will at its option either repair or replace it free of charge within a reasonable time after the unit is retumed during the warranty period Asa 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 Damage accidental or otherwise to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear
16. s of the unit in removing the moisture from the room NOTE When the unit is running in dehumidifier mode the exhaust hose is required and must be vented out side using the supplied window kit The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room tempera ture is lower than 6 Fan Mode 1 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 2 Tum on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel 3 Press the MODE button until the 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 back and forth spreading more air throughout the room NOTE It is not necessary for the exhaust hose and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode Heat Mode 1 Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly see pages 7 amp 8 2 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet Tum on the unit by pressing the On Off button on the control panel 4 Press the Mode button unti icon appears on the multi color display 5 Press the or Y button until the desired room temperature appears on the multi color display The tem perature ranges from 61 F 88 F 16 31 6 Select the fan 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 hose is required and must be
17. ss the SWING button on the remote control Once you press SWING the louvers on the unit will oscillate back and forth 7 Timer To program the timer press the TIMER button on the remote control Press the or buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on Press the TIMER button again to set the time for the unit to shut off Press the or Y buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off The TIMER OFF indicator on the multi color display will flash for 3 seconds to activate your programmed on and off times 14 T MAINTENANCE Note Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to performing any maintenance on the unit Clean or replace filter If the air filter is blocked with a dust th recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as ni irflow volume may reduce It is ed 1 Remove the filter from the filter compartment on the back of the unit 2 Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm water with a neutral detergent Rinse the filter and dry it thoroughly out of sunlight 3 Slide the filter back into the filter compartment after it is thoroughly dried 4 Ifthe filter is torn or unusable order a new filter by calling the customer service number on the warranty page of this manual Clean the unit Housing 1 Keep the unit from being exposed directly to the sun to
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