A4320A BR14081R-1 ArcticPro Manual.indd
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1. USER MANUAL PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER 2011 FE A4320A 14081 1 ON W 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 CONTENTS Important Information and Safety Precautions Parts and Accessories Control Panel Description Remote Control Guide Power Cord and Plug Information Installation Mounting Illustrations Timer Sleep Setting Cooling Mode Dehumidifying Fan Mode Water Drainage Maintenance and Long Term Storage Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting and Error Codes Customer Service W Q Energy Saving Tips Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the Outflow or Intake vents The minimum distance from furniture and wall should be 1 ft Keep blinds draperies and any windows closed during the part of the day Keep the filters clean Under normal conditions the filters should be cleaned about every 30 days More frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on the indoor air quality and frequency of use For the initial start up set the fan speed to high and the thermostat to the coldest position then set the fan to low and adjust the thermostat to a comfortable setting When the air conditioner is on keep doors and windows closed Turn off kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans while the air conditioner is on Turn off the air conditioner when you leave home Do not place anything that may generate heat near the unit it may cause the unit to run longer than necessary SAVE THE FOLLO2. Has the exhaust duct been altered If so this could cause the unit to work improperly TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED on page 17 16 PARTS Front Back Control panel 9887 Handle Horizontal and 244 vertical vents eens Power cord and plug a a Air intake Power cord storage Air filters Air outflow vent _ 3 Wheels Water injection port Drainage port i Hl WN Drain tube Water cup Flexible hose adapter Flexible exhaust hose Stretches from 14 36cm up to 59 150 Window exhaust adapter flat mouth Screw 3 8 Adjustable window slider kit Slider extends from 35 3 8 90cm up to 51 1 3 130cm also includes 3 strips of thick foam and 3 strips of thin foam to seal the window Foam not pictured CONTROL PANEL ATTENTIONS If the unit is turned off in Cool or Dehumidify mode and restarted immediately then the air conditioner will wait at least 3 minutes before running again 1 Buttons 52 Timers Press to set fimer Use the up and down arrows fo set time See Page 11 for more info Swing Press to make the vertical vent swing automatically Press again to stop Speed Press for 2 seconds to select high medium or low fan speed Up down Press the up or down button to set the temperature In Timer Mode this adjusts the time Press both buttons at the same time to switch be
3. C with a mild soap l 225 Usea soft lint free cloth 3 Rinse the filters thoroughly and let them dry completely in an area out of direct sunlight 4 Push the air filters back into their original positions End of season z CON XH Switch off the unit and disconnect the plug from the power supply Pull the plug from the drain mouth and remove the water from the basin You can remove the water entirely by carefully tilting the unit back Clean the air filters Let them dry completely before inserting them back in the ArcticPro Run the unit in Fan Mode on the low setting for half a day to dry the inside and prevent mildew Wrap the cord around the cord storage on the back of the unit Remove the air exhaust duct and store it in a dry and safe place Wrap the unit with a plastic bag and keep with all accessories in a dry place Take the batteries out of the remote control before storage 15 WATER DRAINAGE This product has a self evaporative system The condensing water will recycle to cool the condenser This water cooled mode not only can improve cooling efficiency and decrease noise but also save energy In Cool and Dehumidifying Modes water from the evaporator flows into an inside basin When the water reaches above a set level the pump will run until the water is under that level When the basin reaches its max capacity the compressor will stop working however the water pump lower
4. 32 F and needs to defrost Once the unit s temperature has reached above 8 C 46 F the unit will automatically restart 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING ATTENTION Before contacting Customer Service please refer to the following guide WARNING Immediately turn off the ArcticPro pull out the plug and contact Customer Service if any of the following occurs e Your electrical box switch often trips The power cord is overheated or the wires within the cord have been exposed e There is an unusual odor or smoke coming from the unit Issue Try The unit does not Make sure it is plugged and the plug is secure operate at all Check your fuse box for a tripped breaker Drain any excess water from the basin Cancel the Sleep Timer Mode if the timer has been set The cooling e Check for any blockage on the air inlet or outlet There performance should be at least 1 2 ft space around the unit is poor e Remove any heat sources the room and close curtains Heat sources will reduce the cooling performance Clean the air filters e Lower the temperature setting on the unit Set the fan speed higher e Keep the exhaust tube at a minimum length Noisy and or Make sure unit is placed on a level surface vibrating The inner refrigerant may not be flowing The unit starts and Make sure the unit is plugged into an appropriate outlet stops frequently Check to be sure the exhaust duct is not bent incorrectly
5. fan motor and upper fan motor will continue running for a short time When the basin is full the Water Full indicator will light and the compressor will stop working The buzzer will sound 10 times every 5 minutes until the water is automatically pumped below the set level or drained by hand If the water is neither pumped nor drained the unit will automatically shut off draining and after a 3 minute delay the unit will work normally ATTENTION TURN OFF THE ARCTICPRO BEFORE DRAINAGE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 a 473 t E eid ra git page A we Drain the water into the provided water cup Dispose of the water Do not drink Remove the plug You can place a pan beneath the plug before removal 10 prevent water dripping on the floor the drain Keep the other end aloft to avoid dripping WARNING Move the unit carefully if the basin is full or water may spill into the inside of the unit When the water in the basin is not enough to be pumped the pump will stop working At the same time the Water Injection indicator on the control panel will illuminate 7 Make sure the drain plug is secure Inject no more than 3 cups of water 1800ml into the water injection port slowly This will also help save energy 14 SHER MFC HD Power Timer Swing C F Cool Dry Fan Up Down High Med Low Econ REMOTE CONTROL To turn the unit
6. on off To set the timer To make the vertical vent swing automatically Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit To select Cool mode To select Dehumidify mode To select Fan mode To set temperature or adjust time To select High fan speed To select Medium fan speed To select Low fan speed Press for the Economy mode Only available in Cool mode This energy saving mode will automatically switch the temperature to 81 F and Low fan speed These settings can not be changed To cancel press this button again LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG OPERATION Cont This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI Leakage Current Detection and Interruption power cord and plug The peg gt LCDI power cord and plug will shut off the supply source via electrical disconnect circuit trip if the nominal current Dehumidifying Mode 4 leakage between the cord shield and either load conductor exceeds a predetermined value The cord will not be able to aie a ee 1 Turn Press the Power button to turn the unit on conduct power until the device has been manually reset This device provides protection to reduce the risk of fire due 1 to arcing faults in the power cord The cord shields are not grounded and they must be considered as shock hazards if 2 Select Dehumidify mode Press the Mode button 54 until the exposed The cord shield must not be connected to ground or to any exposed metal Dehumidify Mode indicator li
7. WING INSTRUCTIONS This product is designed for household use only 2 NOTES WARRANTY A This 1 year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement of product found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial abusive unreasonable use or supplemental damage Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty Fridge Electric LLC is not liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature Any implied warranty of Merchantability of Fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase B At its option Fridge Electric will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship While within the warranty period defective product may be returned to Fridge Electric C This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthoriz
8. certain types of windows Please refer to the illustrations To prepare your window for installation take the thin strips of self stick foam and peel off the adhesive liner on one side only Apply them around the window sill where the window slider will be placed Next peel off the remaining adhesive liner and apply the thick foam to this i ni Fit the window slider adapter securely within the window sliding it open until it completely fills the width of the window OPTIONAL you may also use the included screw to secure the slider to the window Close the window firmly Attach the window exhaust adapter to the end of the exhaust hose then snap it into the slider 9 MOUNTING ILLUSTRATIONS OPERATION Wall Mounting Timer Sleep Setting Sleep setting To automatically turn the unit OFF after a chosen length of time 1 Press the Timer button when the unit is on 2 The LED i i will flash five times Press the up or down button during this iin time or it will go back to displaying the temperature 3 Select the length of time you would like the air conditioner to run anywhere between 0 5h to 24h The time increases in half hour increments up to three hours and in 1 hour increments thereafter Once the time is set the number display will flash 5 times and then show the temperature again The Timer symbol O will stay lit indicating that the timer is set Once the selected amount of time ends the uni
9. e the ArcticPro where it may fall into bathtub or other water container To protect against fire electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord plug or the unit in water or other liquid The ArcticPro is not designed to run in excessively dirty areas such as a garage work shop barn or similar area with excessive dust and dirt Running the unit in an area such as this may cause damage to the unit or the location This product is designed for home use only Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter or block any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the unit or your home Do not place anything in the direct path of the airflow This unit has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside Do not use it in an area where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored Do not place the unit near any heat source or where gas leakage may occur Do not apply any kind of insecticide flammable spray or solvents onto or into the unit To avoid injury only use the attachments produced by the manufacturer Do not expose skin face or eyes directly to cool air for a long period of time When transporting or storing this unit and the cord keep in a dry place free from excessive vibrations and store so as to avoid damage Before storing the product always drain the water from the unit and clean the filter Do not use the product for anything other than its intended use The manufacture
10. ed attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual CUSTOMER SERVICE For unanswered questions or concerns contact Customer Service ArcticPro Fridge Electric LLC 3939 Everhard Rd Canton Ohio 44709 Phone 1 800 504 8105 Disposal Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary 18 CONGRATULATIONS Enjoy the refreshing breeze of the ArcticPro portable air conditioner in the comfort of your home Please be sure to read and retain this short and easy to read owner s manual GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS READ PRIOR TO USE When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Always keep the product in an upright position and on a flat surface Otherwise irreparable damage may be caused to the compressor or your home could be damaged It is recommended to wait at least 2 hours before initial use and after any instance where it may have been placed in non upright position Connect to properly grounded outlets only This unit is for use on 120 volt circuits only This unit has a grounded plug Do not use an adapter plug extension cord power strips or surge protectors It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch however a loose fit between AC outlet receptacle and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug Contact a qual
11. ght is on 6 Or press the dehumidify button on the remote control 3 Adjust Fan speed The fan speed will automatically set itself to Low The LED will display the room temperature These settings cannot be adjusted PLUG DIAGRAM Fan Mode fe 1 Turn on Press the Power button to turn the unit on IW TEST vest Power POWER INDICATOR 2 Select Fan Mode Press the Mode button 69 until the Fan Mode indicator light is on afa Or press the Fan Mode button on the remote control 3 Adjust Fan speed Press the Fan button to select the desired Fan speed or select Low Medium or High Ga on the remote control RESET To ensure if the plug is working properly please follow the following instructions to test it 1 Plug power cord into wall outlet 2 Press TEST button The circuit should trip cutting power to the air conditioner 3 Press RESET button for use DO NOT USE IF ABOVE TEST FAILS In the event the LCDI Plug of the power cord trips by itself then first examine the cord for any damage If there is no damage to the cord then press the RESET Button If the LCDI Plug trips again then immediately unplug the power supply cord and contact a professional technician or service center WARNING 1 Do not use the TEST and RESET buttons as ON and OFF switches 2 Do not press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating 3 T
12. he cord and plug are designed for indoor use only 4 Periodically examine the cord for any damage If the shield gets exposed immediately unplug the power cord and do not use the unit 8 13 OPERATION Cont re Energy Tips In Cool mode when the Water Injection indicator lights up DE you may inject some water through the injection port before cooling begins do not overfill to add humidity to the air In Dehumidifying Mode the water must be drained periodically otherwise the unit will turn off when the water level exceeds the maximum capacity Do not use the air exhaust duct when in Dehumidify or Fan modes 58 f the room is directly exposed to sun draw the curtains for better efficiency Cooling Mode 45 1 Turn on Press the Power button to turn the unit on ID 2 Select Cool Mode Press Mode button until the Cool Mode Indicator light is on or press the Cool Mode button on the remote control 3 Adjust temperature Press Up or Down W button to set the desired room temperature The range is 64 84 F 18 29 C 4 Adjust Fan speed Select the desired fan speed by pressing the fan button Cy on the unit by selecting Low Medium High on the remote control 5 Set Swing or oscillation Press Swing button to adjust the direction of the vertical vent Press this button once to set the vertical vent to swing automatically Press it again t
13. ified electrician to replace loose or worn outlets DO NOT plug into a loose fitting outlet Check periodically for a secure plug outlet fit DO NOT operate the ArcticPro with a damaged cord or plug if the unit malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Before contacting Customer Service first refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual Carefully supervise children and pets DO NOT permit them to play on or around the unit This product is not intended for use by children DO NOT use this unit as a step or place anything on top of this unit To disconnect this unit first turn off the ArcticPro then grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet Never pull by cord Do not turn the ArcticPro on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord directly 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Always unplug the ArcticPro when one is in the room and before cleaning Do not touch the metal parts inside Do not run cord under carpeting Do not cover cord with throw rugs runners or the like Arrange cord away from traffic areas to avoid the risk of tripping Use caution when moving the air conditioner unit from room to room Do not tip or shake unit with water inside If unit falls with water in it the plug should be pulled out immediately Unit can be switched on after drying for 24 hours DO NOT use outdoors near a bath shower swimming pool or in any wet environment Never plac
14. o make it stop Adjust the horizontal vent by hand 6 OPTIONAL ENERGY SAVING COOL MODE This unit also has an Economy Mode to help save energy This is only available in Cool Mode To select this mode press the economy mode button on the unit or the remote The Cool Mode indicator will blink to show that the unit is running in Economy Mode The temperature will automatically switch to 81 F and a low fan speed These settings can not be changed To cancel this mode press the Economy Mode button again OPERATION CONTINUED on page 13 IR Exhaust Duct Mounting Method 1 Attach the square end of the exhaust duct to the exhaust terminal of the unit 2 Attach the other end outflow to the nearest window Leave at least 1 7 ft of space around the unit Z N ATTENTION This length has been designed according to the specifications of the air conditioner Do not use an extension or exchange of a different hose as that may lead to a malfunction Placement Place the unit in a flat dry place Leave at least 1 ft of space around the unit when the hose is not connected Energy tip The length of the air exhaust duct can expand up to 5ft but the shorter the exhaust duct is kept the more efficiently the unit will work Window Kit Installation The window kit is designed to fit most standard vertical and horizontal windows However it may be necessary to modify some aspects of the installation procedures for
15. r reserves the right to make technical changes without notice If there is an abnormal smell or sound stop usage immediately and unplug the power cord TROUBLE SHOOTING Cont The remote e Use the remote control near the unit and make sure it is control is aimed at it malfunctioning Try different batteries in the remote control e Make sure the sensor on the remote and the sensor on the unit are clean and free of dirt The LCDI Plug e Examine the cord for damage If the power cord is trips by itself damaged immediately unplug the unit and call Customer Service If there is no damage to the cord press the reset button on the plug Your breaker Examine the cord for damage If the power cord switch trips is damaged immediately unplug the unit and call repeatedly with Customer Service product use e If there is no damage to the cord run the plug test as indicated on page 8 of this manual e If there is no damage to the cord try running the unit in a different outlet that is also on a different breaker switch in your home If this works wiring to the original outlet may be bad call a certified electrician for repair Error Codes Code Meaning E2 The sensor that detects the room temperature is malfunctioning and needs replaced Call Customer Service E3 The sensor that detects the coil temperature is malfunctioning and needs replaced Call Customer Service EA The evaporator reached a temperature below 0 C
16. t will turn off automatically Set Timer To automatically turn the unit ON after a chosen length of time 1 First make sure the unit is set to the desired mode To do this press the power button 0 to turn the unit on press the Mode button 654 to set the desired mode set the desired fan speed if available Cg available in Cool mode or Fan mode then press the Power button again to turn the unit off 2 While the unit is off press the Timer button Follow steps 2 3 as indicated above under Sleep Setting Once the chosen amount of time ends the unit will turn on automatically Adjust Cancel the Timer or Sleep Setting When Timer is on indicated by the illuminated timer symbol O you can check the remaining amount of time by pressing the Timer button It will flash 5 times Press Up or Down button to adjust set time The set time can also be cancelled if you press the Timer button once again while the time is flashing OPERATION CONTINUED on page 12
17. tween Celsius and Fahrenheit Mode Press this button to select cool dehumidify or fan mode Economy Mode Press for the energy saving mode cool mode only The the LED display will blink indicating the Economy mode is selected The temperature will automatically switch to 81 F and a low fan speed These settings can not be changed To cancel press this button again Power Press this button to turn the unit on off 2 LED display i O E ey an ERD a G F Timer W ak fe Dehumidify Cool and Fan Modes ES Water Full indicator Sa 44 Sy High Medium and Low fan speeds Indicates time and temperature Also displays error codes In case of malfunction refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual Water Injection indicator Remote Control sensor Indicates Celsius or Fahrenheit degrees 6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ATTENTION Turn off the unit and pull the plug out before any cleaning Vs Q Energy Tip Dust in the air filter will reduce efficiency Clean the filter every 2 4 weeks for better performance Cleaning the surface Clean the surface of the unit with a duster or a damp soft cloth Do not use a chemical solvent like benzene alcohol gasoline etc as it may damage or even deform the unit Cleaning the air filter 1 Pull out the air filters 2 2 Wash the air filters by immersing them gently into nnn warm water under 104 F or 40
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