8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
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1. T AVALON BAY 8 000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Operating Instructions Model Number AB8K LISTED Intertek 3092402 V 130509 Thank you for choosing a Avalon Bay 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 few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the op erational aspects of your new Avalon Bay Portable Air Conditioner For your own records please attach 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 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 power plug 6 Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord 7 Do not use2. room temperature is higher than 90 F gt Rubber Plug 7 13 _ _ _ 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 filter from the filter compartment on the left and 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 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 AIR AND WATER HAS NOT CO
3. 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 all 7 To complete the assembly tighten the wing Nuts B installed earlier The finished Window Kit 4 Now place the Sliding Track Panel D should resemble the image seen below over the Track Screw A on Hose Panel C1 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL TEMPERATURE AND TIMER INDICATOR AIR CONDITIONER DEHUMIDIFIER MODE BUCKET FULL FAN MODE Y MADE BUTTS POWER BUTTON TIMER TEMP DECREASE TIMER TEMP INCREASE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS 1 2 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 Mode Selection Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes Air Condi tioner Dehumidifier Fan only mode Each press of the MODE button will light up a different icon on the control panel the exhaust hose and window kit must be installed when the unit is in Air Conditioner De humidifier mode When using the unit as a fan it is not necessary to keep the exhaust hose and window kit connected to the unit Temperature Select the d
4. pressing the HOUR button Set the clock prior to programming the timer 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 11 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 NOTE you can set either T ON or T OFF also can set both T ON and T OFF If you set both T ON and T OFF simultaneously the timer will always cycle effectively unless removed either T ON or T OFF AAA OPERATING THE UNIT Air Conditioner 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 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button 4 Press the Mode button until the air conditioner mode icon light up on the control display 5 Press the or buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel dis play The temperature ranges
5. 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 Do Not Mix Old And New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Carbon Zinc Or Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Batteries _ PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hose Hose Adapter Window Kit Adapter Remote Control AAA Batteries 2 Window Kit 3 Sliding Panels 1 single hose panel 2 extension panels Owner s Manual SPECIFICATIONS e cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 F WB 78 F e 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 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 prope
6. ED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY Air and Water INC DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL Air and Water INC 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 For Technical Support amp Warranty Service Please Call 800 734 0405 Or Write To Air and Water Inc 1100S Linwood Ave Bldg B Santa Ana CA 92705 USA www Air n Water com 15
7. NDUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN 14 C WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Air and Water Inc warrants the accompanying Avalon Bay Portable Air Conditioner to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for period of ONE 1 year from the date of original retail purchase in the United States If the unit exhibits defect in normal use Air and Water Inc will at its option either repair or replace it free of charge within reasonable time after the unit is returned during the warranty period As 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 Air and Water Inc e Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLI
8. der High Medium Low Auto Each 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 mode you can select your desired tempera ture Press the or to select your desired temperature setting The temperature on the LCD display on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly Pressing the and buttons simultaneously will change the temperature select between F and C SLEEP MODE To set Sleep mode make sure the unit is in Air Conditioner mode Press the SLEEP Button on the remote control The display on the remote control will show the SLEEP icon on the remote control LCD display When in SLEEP mode the fan will run on low to keep fan noise at a minimum 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 When in Dehumidifier mode the temperature will not change when Sleep mode is selected 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
9. e Power button once more to turn the unit off When you press the POWER button the upper right square on the remote control LCD Display will light up When in Air Conditioner 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 When the unit is in Fan mode you will see the F icon instead of the set temperature on the con trol panel of the unit Mode Selection Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes Auto Air Conditioner Dehumidifier and Fan only 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 De humidifier 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 dis play on the remote control will show HIGH MED LOW under the SPEED label on the remote control LCD display There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only cooling mode This speed is next setting after low when pressing the FAN speed button on the remote control The speeds will cycle through in this or
10. e supplied window kit can be installed in sliding windows and sliding glass doors up to 7 ft long approximate length MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE e Choose a suitable location near a grounded electrical outlet and suitable window or door Remove packaging and locate components e Extend both ends of the exhaust hose approximately 6 inches e Screw the window kit adapter onto one end of the exhaust hose counter clockwise Screw the hose adapter onto the other end of the exhaust hose counter clockwise e Slide the hose adapter of the exhaust hose down arrow over the discharge opening on the back of the unit e Open the window or door and adjust the length of window kit to fit the opening Then make the kit fixed e Attach the window kit adapter of the exhaust hose to the window kit AAA l WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION Installation of the Venting Kit FOR SINGLE HOSE PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS The venting kit must be installed in order for the unit to work correctly in the air conditioning mode The venting kit should not be used while the unit is heating or fanning The window kit has been designed to fit into most vertical and horizontal window openings The window kit can also be used in sliding door 1 Choose suitable location near grounded electrical outlet and suitable window or door Remove packaging and locate components figure a 2 Slide the exhaust connector over the discharge opening on the back of the un
11. esired temperature by pressing either or key when using the unit in cooling mode The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting After the tem perature is set the unit will display this temperature setting until it is changed by the user The temperature indicator display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Press the and simultaneously to change between Celsius and Fahrenheit Bucket Full when the unit can not evaporate the collected moisture fast enough The excess water will collect in a backup water tank located inside the unit The bucket full icon will light up if this occurs Louver Direction This unit has 4 way directional louvers Use the louver guides manually to direct air where cooling or fanning is needed most AA y ES OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY MODE BUTTON POWER BUTTON MODE FAN SPEED FAN TEMP SETTING SLEEP T ON SLEEP BUTTON TIMER ON TIMER OFF HOUR SELECTER MINUTE SELECTER D AVALON BAY Remote Colors may differ from the image above 10 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 7 Power On and Off If the unit is already on press the POWER I O button on the remote while point ing the remote away from the unit This will turn the remote on If the unit is off now press POWER I O button once to manually turn the unit on Press th
12. from 61F 88 16 6 Select the desired fan speed by pressing FAN button by using Remote control 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 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER Button 4 Pressthe MODE button until the dehumidifier mode icon light up 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 effectiveness of the unit in re moving the moisture from the room NOTE When the unit is running on dehumidifier mode the exhaust hose is required 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 61 F Fan Mode 1 Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet 2 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control pa
13. it figure b 3 Connect the exhaust hose to the exhaust connector aligning the fitted grove figure c 4 Open the window or door and adjust the length of the window kit to fit the opening figure d If necessary mark the kit and cut one end down to properly fit the opening figures e amp f 5 Attach the window kit adapter to the window kit figure g 6 Place the window kit back into the window and attach the exhaust hose to the window kit adapter figures h amp i Close the window tightly figure j 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 it is not recommended to increase the length of the exhaust hose Do not use an extension cord with your portable air conditioner NOTE The Portable Air Conditioner above may differ from the unit described in this manual The above directions and images show general directions for Avalon Bay hose portable air conditioners WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY 1 Parts A 2 Track Screws B 2 Wing Nuts C1 amp C2 2 Hose Panels one Exhaust Hose Openings D I Sliding Track Panel 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
14. nel 3 Pressthe MODE button until the fan mode icon light up on the control panel display 12 4 Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button by using the Remote control NOTE It is not necessary for the exhaust hose and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode Auto Mode 1 Install the exhaust hose and window kit properly see pages 7 amp 8 2 Plug Power Cord into an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button 4 Pressthe MODE button on the remote control until the AUTO appears on the remote control LCD panel display NOTE During AUTO mode the unit operates in FAN 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 EEE CONDENSATE EVAPORATION 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 Once the emergency condensate tank is full the unit will automatically shut off and the led of BUCKET FULL will light up on the control panel display To empty the condensate tank pull the drain 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 Co
15. nnect the supplied drainage hose to the back of the unit to aid in drainage into the pan Once the condensate tank is drained the unit will begin working within a few min utes The emergency condensate tank is 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 It is not advised to use continuous drainage when the room temperature is higher than 90 F If you do not need the emergency tank emptied immediately simply leave the unit on The fan in your air con ditioner will continue to run to help evaporate the moisture as fast as possible To resume operation quickly 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 rubber plug from the drain hole The condensate water will drain out automatically 4 When the drain pan is full install the rubber plug back onto the drainage hole to stop the water flow 5 Empty the drain pan ps 1 6 Repeat steps 2 5 until all the water is emptied ee eee eee Drain Hole NOTE Once the water container has been emptied install the rubber plug back onto the drain hole It is not advised to use continuous drainage when the y
16. rly MODEL NUMBER AB8K COOLING CAPACITY 8 000 BTU H DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITY 38 pts per Day COOLING POWER USAGE 760 Watts 6 7 Amps AIR FLOW VOLUME 200 CFM POWER SOURCE 115 V 60 HZ SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL 46 dB A PRODUCT WEIGHT 50 Lbs OPERATING o TEMPERATURE 60 8 F 107 6F PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 11 75 W 31 H X13 75 REFRIGERANT R 410A Eee 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 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 Pres
17. s 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 Air and Water Customer Service for troubleshooting recommendations RESET TEST 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 indoor use only PRODUCT DIAGRAM Remote Control ee ee Fra ee 57 L gt ouvers EE AS Remote Control Eonia Panel on top Signal Receptor Casters Filter Compartment Conden Air Outlet ondenser Air Outle Evaporator Air Intake Condenser Air Intake Drain Hole Rubber Plug Drain Port PARTS amp ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSE Exhaust Hose Hose Adapter Window Kit Adapter WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY amp INSTALLATION INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner or dehumidifier the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts hot air 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 Th
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