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1. Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump Technology Operating Instructions Ib Intertek 3092402 Model No HCB P13HP D Reference No BPD13HP V140217 Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump Technology 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 operational 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 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 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 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 out the power2. ambient temperature of DB 86 F WB 78 F e Noiselevel is measured at a distance of 3 28 ft away from the front of the unit when the unit is in cooling mode e Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting e These specifications are for reference only For actual data please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit e Ifthe environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature the air conditioner may not work properly HCB P13HP D REFERENCE NUMBER BPD13HP COOLING CAPACITY 13 000 BTU H HEATING CAPACITY 12 500 BTU H DEHUMIDIFIER CAPACITY 60 pts Day POWER COOLING 1390W HEATING 1180W AIR FLOW VOLUME 225 CFM 115 V 60 HZ POWER SOURCE 11 AMP 12 5 AMP HEATING COOLING SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL 50 dB A at the lowest fan speed NET WEIGHT 88 Lbs ERAT NE COOLING 60 8 F 107 6 F TEMP HEATING 23 F 89 6 F PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 197 W x 18 55 D X 32 25 H REFRIGERANT R 410A LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG This air conditioner is eguipped with an LCDI Leakage Current Detection and Interruption power cord and plug as reguired by US National Electric Code 440 65 This cord consists of a length of shielded flexi ble cord with no termination 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 1f the nominal current leakage be
3. 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 returned during the warranty period As a 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 e Damage accidental or otherwise to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship e Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions e Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear e Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus Home Comfort e 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 HOME COMFORT 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 salvaged or refurbished products As some states do not allow the lim
4. plug 6 Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord 7 Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath a shower or a swimming pool 8 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 turn the unit off and unplug the power cord 12 When the unit is not in use always remove the venting kit from window 13 Do Not Mix Old And New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Carbon Zinc Or Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries 14 When changing 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 KI PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner 1 Exhaust Hoses 2 Hose Adapters 2 Window Kit Adapter 2 Air Intake and Outlet Covers 2 Remote Control 1 AAA Batteries 2 Window Kit 4 Sliding Panels 1 dual hose panel 1 single hose panel 2 extension panels Air Intake Vent for Single Hose Installation Additional Accessory 1 Owner s Manual 1 a 2 SPECIFICATIONS e The cooling capacity is measured at an
5. HEAT in Dehumidifier mode the display will show DRY in Fan mode the display will show FAN and in Auto mode the display will show AUTO Fan Speed Press the FAN speed button to cycle through high medium and low fan speeds The display on the remote control will show High Medium Low under the SPEED label on the remote control LCD display There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes This speed is next setting after low when pressing the FAN speed button on the remote control The speeds will cycle through in this order High Medium Low Auto Fach change in speed will be associated with a beep sound from the unit The remote control will not display AUTO under the speed label Once Auto fan speed is selected the unit will beep and there will not be a fan speed displayed on the remote control Temperature Setting When the unit is in Air Conditioner or Heating mode you can select your desired temperature Press the A or V to select your desired temperature setting The temperature on the LCD display on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly Pressing the Vand A buttons simultaneously will change the temperature select between F and C SLEEP MODE See SLEEP MODE on page 12 SWING To turn on the oscillation press the SWING button on the remote control Once you press SWING the louvers on the unit will oscillate up and down The b
6. 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 reguired and must be vented outside using the supplied window kit Dehumidifier Mode 1 Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly see pages 6 7 amp 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 appears 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 effectiveness of the unit in removing the moisture from the room NOTE When the unit is running on dehumidifier mode the exhaust hoses are reguired 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 61F Fan Mode 1 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel nn 3 Press the MODE button until the icon appears on the control panel display 4 Select the fa
7. R ON TIMER OFF COMPRESSOR ON OFF 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 Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan only and Heater 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 fan icon on the front panel There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes This speed 15 next setting after low when pressing the speed control button The speeds will cycle through in this order High Medium Low Auto Each change in speed will be associated with a beep sound from the unit 4 Temperature Select the desired temperature by pressing either V or key when using the unit in cooling or heating 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 Pressing the Vand A buttons simultaneously will change the temperature select between F and C 5 Timer To program the timer press the TIMER ON butto
8. ST amp WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When you want quick spot cooling install the PH4 13R 01 using the single hose window kit installation For Single Hose Installation Install only the left exhaust hose over the circular air outlet this outlet will be on the left side of the unit when you are facing the back of the unit Cover the right circular air intake using the exhaust intake cover After installing the hose remove the sguare air intake cover on the back of the unit and install the sguare air intake vent with removable washable filter Exhaust Hose installed onto circular air outlet on left side Exhaust cover installed over circular air intake on right side Air Intake Cover Air Intake Vent Additional Accessory For Single Hose Window Kit Installation To install 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 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL amp MULTI COLOR DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL TEMP amp TIMER SELECTION FAN SPEED BUTTON SWING BUTTON TIMERON TIMEROFF SWING Vv A FAN SPEED MODE POWER BUTTON TIMER BUTTONS MODE BUTTON TEMP SELECT MULTI COLOR DISPLAY FAN SPEED AUTO X X HEAT a TEMPERATURE AND TIMER e INDICATOR OSCILLATION ON OFF SLEEP MODE ON OFF BUCKET FULL TIME
9. e FAN SPEED button NOTE During AUTO mode the unit operates in Heating mode when the room temperature is below 68 F 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 or Heating mode 2 Press the SLEEP Button on the remote control The 2 icon appears on the control panel display 3 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 original set 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 temperature 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 Compressor Indicator icon will light up on the control panel display when the compressor turns on The icon will turn off when the compressor shuts off 12 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
10. e air conditioner you purchased These images are for your reference and show how to connect any Soleus Air dual hose air conditioner E SOLEUSA installation of the Venting Kit more rac era sianar FOR DUAL HOSE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS The venting kit must be installed in order for the unit to work correctly in the air conditioning heating or dehumidifying mode The venting kit does not need fo be used while the unit is fanning The window kit has been designed to fit into most vertical and horizontal window openings The window kit can also be used in a sliding door 1 Choose a suitable location near a grounded electrical outlet and a suitable window or door Remove packaging and locate components figure a 2 Remove the outlet covers from the back of the unit by screwing them counter clockwise then lifting up figure b 3 Pull out one end of the exhaust hose then screw on the adapter clockwise Repeat on other exhaust hose figure c 4 Pull out the opposite end of the exhaust hose then screw on the window kit adapter clockwise Repeat on other exhaust hose figure d 5 Mount the exhaust hoses onto the back of the unit figure e 6 Open the window or door and adjust the length of the window kit to fit the opening figure f If necessary mark the kit and cut down one end to properly fit the opening figures g amp h 7 Attach the window kit adapters to the window kit figure i Close the wi
11. fast enough When this happens the water will accumulate in an emergency condensate tank inside the unit Once the emergency condensate tank is full the unit will automatically shut off and will appear on the control panel display 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 approximately 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 continuous drainage To resume operation guickly empty the water container according to the following steps 1 Turn the unit off Do not move the unit when the water container is full 2 Place the drain pan accessory under the drainage port at the back of the unit 3 Remove the screw plug from the drain hole The condensate water will drain out automatically When the drain pan is full screw the screw plug back onto the drainage hole to stop the water flow Empty the drain pan 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
12. itation or exclusion of incidental or conseguential 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 For Technical Support and Warranty Service Please Call 888 876 5387 Or Write To Soleus Home Comfort 17911 East Ajax Circle City of Industry CA 91748 www soleushomecomfort com 17
13. n speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button 5 To circulate more air press the SWING button on the remote control The louvers will oscillate 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 1 Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly see pages 6 7 amp 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 5 Press the Vor A buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display The temperature ranges from 61 F 88 16 31 O 6 Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button It is recommended to set the fan speed to low NOTE When heat mode is selected the unit will shut down for 3 5 minutes then start in heating mode NOTE When the unit is running on heating mode the exhaust hoses are reguired and must be vented outside using the supplied window kit 11 Auto Mode 1 Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly see pages 6 7 amp 8 2 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel A 4 Press the MODE button until the 4 icon appears on the control panel display Select the fan speed by pressing th
14. n until the display shows a flashing O gt Press the A or V buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on gt Press the TIMER OFF button and the display on the unit will flash Press the A or V buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off The TIMER OFF indicator will flash for 3 seconds to activate the times you programmed NOTE The timer will also remember your settings when it is 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 Heating mode Dehumidifier mode Fan mode and Auto mode OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANEL Air Conditioner Mode 1 Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly see pages 6 7 amp 8 2 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel gt 4 Press the Mode button until the icon appears on the Multi color display 5 Pressthe A or V buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display The temperature ranges from 61F 88 16 O 6 Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button 10
15. ndow or door tightly figure j Your Portable Air Conditioner is now ready to coal NOTE When using the venting system keep the exhaust hose as short and straight as possible The exhaust hose can be shortened but it is not recommended to increase the length of the exhaust hose Do not use an extension cord with your portable air conditioner When using to a sliding door it is recommend to make the air outlet up to air inlet WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY 5 1 Parts _ p A 2 Track Screws B 2 Wing Nuts amp C2 2 Hose Panels one with Two Exhaust Hose Openings D 1 Sliding Track Panel s 5 Next take the other Hose Panel C2 and connect it to Hose Panel C1 by placing the Sliding Track Panel D over the Track Screw A on Hose Panel C2 2 Assembly First take the Track Screws A and screw one into each of the small holes found on the Hose Panels C1 amp C2 Connected 6 The Hose Panels C1 amp C2 should now be connected using the Sliding Track Panel D 3 Next take the Wing Nuts B and tighten them around each of the Track Screws A Do not tighten the Wing Nuts B all the way make sure they are somewhat loose 7 To complete the assembly tighten the wing Nuts B installed earlier The finished Window Kit should resemble the image seen below 4 Now place the Sliding Track Panel D over the Track Screw A on Hose Panel C1 SINGLE HOSE EXHAU
16. ottom left sguare of the remote control display will show the gt icon when oscillation SWING is selected TIMER To program the timer first press the T ON button Once T ON is pressed the auto on timer will blink in the bottom right rectangle of the remote control display Press the MIN and HOUR buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on The minutes will increase by 10 with each press of the MIN button and the hours will increase by 1 with each press of the HOUR button Press the T OFF button and the remote control display will flash the desired auto off timer Press the MIN and HOUR buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off The timer is set when the auto off time stops flashing and the words ON and OFF are displayed next to the time CLOCK To set the clock on the remote control hold down either the MIN or HOUR button until the displayed time flashes on the remote control display Change the minutes by pressing the MIN button and change the hours by pressing the HOUR button 15 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 the airflow volume may reduce Itis recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as needed 1 Remove the fil
17. overflow SCREW PLUG DRAIN HOLE OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY MODE BUTTON POWER BUTTON FAN SPEED SWING LOUVER OSCILLATION TIMER ON RESET BUTTON SLEEP BUTTON TIMER OFF HOUR SELECTER MINUTE SELECTER 14 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power On and Off If the unit is already on press the POWER I O button on the remote while pointing the remote away from the unit This will turn the remote on If the unit is off now press the POWER I O button once to manually turn the unit on Press the Power button once more to turn the unit off When you press the POWER button the upper right sguare on the remote control LCD Display will light up When in Air Conditioner Heating and Auto mode the selected temperature will appear on the remote control display When the unit is in Fan mode and Dehumidifier mode you will see the icon instead of the set temperature This shows that temperature selection is not available when the unit is in Fan or Dehumidifier mode Mode Selection Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes Auto Air Conditioner Dehumidifier Fan only and Heater mode The upper left square on the Remote control display will light up showing which mode is selected In Air Conditioner mode the display will show COOL in Heating mode the display will show
18. r use only PARTS amp ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSES Hose Adapter Exhaust Hose Window Kit Adaptor WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY amp 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 of the 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 installed when the unit is used as a fan NOTE The supplied window kit can be installed in sliding windows and sliding glass doors up to 8 ft long approximate length MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSES Choose a suitable location near a grounded electrical outlet and suitable window or door Remove packaging and locate components Extend both ends of the exhaust hoses approximately 6 inches Screw the window kit adapter onto one end of the exhaust hose clockwise Screw the hose adapter onto the other end of the exhaust hose clockwise Repeat on the other exhaust hose 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 DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION To quickly and efficiently cool a large area NOTE The air conditioner in the images below may differ from th
19. ter 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 15 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 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 drainage stop in the back of the unit located at the bottom 2 Unplug the unit 3 The unit should be stored in a cool dry place DISCLAIMER ALL 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 HIN WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus Home Comfort warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump 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 If the unit
20. tween 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 re duce 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 1s functioning properly To test 1 Plug power cord into wall outlet The LED light will turn on 2 Press TEST Button circuit should trip cutting power to the air conditioner When this occurs the LED light will turn off 3 Press RESET button to restore power to the machine Once power 1s restored the LED light will turn on again If test button 1s 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 LED LIGHT Note Your units power cord and plug may differ from the one shown WARNING 1 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 cord and plug are not intended to offer protection to externally connected loads or supply circuits 4 The cord and plug are intended for indoo
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