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1. INTRODUCTION This portable air conditioner can alter the room temperature and humidity It has multiple functions of cooling dehumidifying drying and fan ventilation and can be moved from room to room and transported from building to building easily The air conditioner can maintain set room indoor air temperatures between 18 C and 32 C The set room temperature is displayed on the remote control and in the control panel on the unit This does not mean that the air conditioner will necessarily reduce the actual room temperature to the set room temperature The Polocool KN 10 C portable refrigerated air conditioner has a maximum cooling capacity of 10 000 BTU or 2 9kW It is suitable to cool rooms up to 19 square metres of floor area in ideal conditions The Polocool KN 12C has a maximum cooling capacity of 12 000 BTU or 3 5kW It is suitable to cool rooms up to 23 square metres of floor area in ideal conditions This air conditioner incorporates the latest mist motor technology which means the water tray will never need emptying even in extremely humid conditions In dehumidifying mode the mist motor does not operate and the drain hose can be connected to drain excess water and ensure the water tray only needs occasional emptying GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMISING COOLING EFFECTIVENESS e Do not place the air conditioner or plastic window slider in direct sunlight Close all curtains in the room being cooled e For maximum cooling press the POW2. Cooling power not enough for the conditions of area or room Air exhaust hose blocked Air exhaust hose bent over e Standard air exhaust hose has been extended longer than 1 5m Air exhaust hose detatched e Window door opened Air inlet outlet blocked Air filter dirty e Fan speed set at low Has the temperature been set low enough Air Conditioner vibrates e Is it leaning or unbalanced Lt PF FT appears on the display 16 e Ensure A C is suitable for conditions of area and room Clear blockage Always keep the hose at its shortest possible length and as straight as possible Remove extension always keep standard hose length less than 1 5m e Connect the hose e Close the windows doors to room being cooled e Clear blockage e Clean air filter e Set suitable higher speed Reduce temperature setting e Place on level floor SELF DIAGNOSIS The appliance has a self diagnosis system to identify a number of malfunctions Error messages are displayed on the appliance display IF Is DISPLAYED WHAT SHOULD DO The appliance is fitted with a frost protection device to c avoid excessive formation la of ice The appliance starts up again automatically when Low TEMPERATURE the defrosting process is frost prevention completed If this is displayed contact your local authorised servi ce centre PROBE FAILURE sensor damaged Empty the internal safe
3. THE BATTERIES e Slide and remove the cover on the rear of the remote control e Insert two AAA 1 5V batteries in the correct position see instructions inside the battery compartment e Replace the cover If the remote control is not used for long periods remove the batteries USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The first part of the controls on the remote control are the same as those on the control panel of the appliance You should therefore refer to the instructions in the chapter Operating from the control panel to turn the appliance on and select the ope rating mode COOL DRY FAN and the fan speed The following section descri bes the additional functions corresponding to the controls on the bottom part of the remote control COOLING MODE Press the ON OFF button to turn the appliance on Press the 88 button to select COOL Set the temperature using the z button To select fan speed press the button repeatedly until the required speed is selected HIGH MED LOW NB in COOLING mode the appliance automatically removes excess moisture from the atmosphere DRY Dehumidifying MODE g Keep the windows and doors closed for an effective dehumidification When used as dehumidifier only keep the air exhaust hose connected Press the ON OFF button to turn the appliance on Press the 88 button to select DRY the fan speed will always be at L
4. number of fills of the drain pan are required It may be easier after 3 or 4 pans have been drained in order to avoid accidental spillage when shifting the air conditioner to wheel the unit outside remove the drain plug and drain the water onto the ground The water tank is considered sufficiently drained when no more water flows from the drain outlet Restart the air conditioner by pressing the on off button Ensure that the unit is in COOL or DRY mode The compressor will start approximately 3 minutes after the unit is switched on NOTE To completely drain all water from the water tank tilt the unit by lifting it slightly upwards from the front until no more water drains from the outlet N QD A intti up NNN NU RA AA VA VEN REN a Sa NN CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE When operating in dry dehumidifying mode continuous drainage can be used to avoid the trouble of emptying the water tank tray To operate the continuous drain method 1 Empty the water tank completely 2 Connect one end of the drain hose to the bottom drain outlet Pick the hose end that has a tight fit on this outlet and lead the other end to the outdoors or to a place where it can drain freely 3 Turn on the appliance and select dry mode MAL BAUG Please be sure that there is slope on the drain hose to enable water to flow through the drain hose continuously ie MR vn N ANA VA Drain cap Drain out
5. same mode as when it was turned off Press the MODE button B until the light corresponding to the required mode lights up Light F coolmode Light G amp dehumidifying mode Light H fan mode COOL MODE Ideal for hot muggy weather when you need to cool and dehumidify the room To set operation of the appliance correctly press the A D or V E buttons until the desired temperature is displayed Then select the fan speed by pressing the button C until the light corresponding to the required fan speed lights up HIGH the cool operates at maximum to reach the required temperature as rapidly as possible MED reduces noise levels but still maintains a good level of comfort LOW for quieter operation AUTO the appliance automatically selects the most suitable fan speed in relation to the temperature set on the digital display DEHUMIDIFYING DRY MODE Ideal for reducing humidity in spring and autumn during rainy spells or in damp rooms etc In dehumidifying mode the appliance must have the exhaust hose fitted to allow air to be discharged externally When the dehumidifying mode is selected the light G comes on and Jh appears on the display At the same time the AUTO fan light J comes on In this mode other speeds cannot be selected FAN MODE Adjust fan speed by pressing the button C as described for the cool mode The unit will not cool or dehumidify in this mode In this mode AUTO cannot b
6. standard vertical and horizontal window applications It may be necessary for you to improvise modify some aspects of the installation procedures for certain types of windows Some window types may require the use of cardboard or plastic fillers and or duct tape to install Additional complete window kits may be purchased from POLO to enable pre installation in windows in other rooms Please refer to illustration for minimum and maximum window openings Horizontal window ae ea Vertical window Window slider length Window slider length Min 50cm Min 50cm Max 96 5cm Max 96 5cm Standard door height 210cm Gap can be sealed using cardboard and duct tape Additional window sliders can also be purchased to fill this gap HF Gaps can be sealed using cardboard or plastic and duct tape 713 sS Window slider length Window Door slider height Min 50cm Max 96 5cm Max 96 5cm CONTROL PANEL F GH JK LM ON OFF button MODE selection button FAN speed selection button Programmed operation increase temperature Programmed operation decrease temperature COOL mode light DEHUMIDIFYING mode light FAN mode light Display area Auto speed fan
7. ERFUL button on the remote control see page 10 the appliance operates in cool mode at maximum fan speed While this function is selected it is not possible to set the temperature or change fan speed After approximately three minutes of operation the compressor will turn on and cooled air will come out of the front air outlet Hot air will also come out of the exhaust hose e In COOLING MODE the air conditioner will not cool unless the set temperature is below the existing room temperature In COOLING MODE once the existing room temperature reaches the set temperature the fan continues operating and the compressor switches on and off to maintain the set temperature within the room For maximum cooling output keep the exhaust hose as straight as possible Minimise bends which can reduce the maximum cooling capacity of the air conditioner e Make sure the air intake and outlet grills are unobstructed e Clean the filters at least once every two weeks DESCRIPTION OF EACH PART AND FUNCTION Air outlet grill cooled air comes out of this outlet Control panel controls the functions of the air conditioner Castors enables the air conditioner to be easily moved Air intake grills ao fF O N gt Remote control receiver receives commands for the cordless remote control Handles Evaporator Filter Air exhaust hose housing Oo on O Condensate drain remove cap to drain water from the wa
8. F SEASON OPERATIONS e Switch off the unit and disconnect the plug from the power supply outlet e Remove the plug from the bottom drain outlet to drain the water onto the drain pan and dispose of the water Tilt the unit by lifting it at the front to ensure all water is removed from the water tank Then operate the unit in fan mode for half a day until the pipe is dry e Wind the cable around the cable hooks on the back of the appliance e Wrap the appliance with the plastic bag and keep it in a dry place 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking repair or service please check the following PROBLEM CHECK ACTION No power to Air Conditioner IS A C plugged into power supply outlet Has fuse blown circuit breaker switched off or A C switched off Power to Air Conditioner but unit e Is timer on does not operate Air Conditioner does not cool after turning on Is air coming out of the exhaust hose Insert power plug securely into power supply outlet and turn power on Turn A C off replace fuse wire or turn on circuit breaker turn A C back on e Wait for timer to count down or cancel timer setting by pressing TIMER button If not wait three minutes from turning on safety device prevents compressor which provides cooling being turned on for about three minutes The compressor and fan has Is Ft displayed on LCD e Drain water stopped Air Conditioner not cooling satisfactorily e
9. OW and can not be adjusted in DRY mode FAN MODE Press the ON OFF button to turn the appliance on Press the 88 button to select FAN To select fan speed press the fan button repeatedly until the required speed is selected HIGH MED LOW and fan speed AUTO can not be selected 11 POWERFUL FUNCTION Ideal for summer to cool rooms rapidly Activate by simply pressing the POWERFUL button The appliance operates in cool mode at maximum fan speed In this mode no set temperature is displayed and it is not possible to set the temperature or change the fan speed SLEEP FUNCTION This function is useful at night as it reduces the fan speed to low and dims the display on the unit To set this function correctly Select the operating mode cool dry as described above Press the she button the appliance operates in the previously selected mode SWING FUNCTION Al This function is useful for select the left right swing of air delivery To set this function correctly select the operating mode cool dry fan heat as described above Press the button the appliance operates in the previously selected mode the message A appears on the remote control to indicate the swing is active Press the swing button again the message disappears to indicate the swing is stopped SETTING THE TIMER This timer can be used to delay the appliance start up or shutdown t
10. PORTABLE REFRIGERATED AIR CONDITIONER USER MANUAL POLOCOOL KN 10C 10 000 BTU 2 9kW KN 12C 12 000 BTU 3 5kW Thank you for selecting our quality air conditioner Please be sure to read this user manual carefully before using POLOCOOL portable refrigerated air conditioners are imported and distributed throughout Australasia by POLO Any enquiries should be directed to Polo on 1 800 087 840 in the first instance POLO nen 20 749 103 558 17 Brett Drive Carrum Downs VIC 3201 www polocool com au Important Issues Regarding the Proper Use of this Air Conditioner Please contact Polo on 1 800 087 840 for advice before returning unit Use this air conditioner only as described in this instruction manual e This appliance is fitted with a special safety device When the compressor switches off or when the appliance is first turned on this device prevents the compressor from switching on again for at least three minutes This air conditioner has been designed and manufactured to operate in a domestic situation only and should not be used for other purposes The appliance is not intended for use by persons including childr
11. d into the hose inlet and outlet The hose inlet and outlet cannot be installed unless the hose ends have been fully extended e Clip the hose outlet into the window slider Take care to not break the tabs on the hose outlet when disconnecting from the window slider window hose hose hose slider outlet inlet MOUNTING OF ASSEMBLED AIR EXHAUST HOSE e Make certain the air intake and outlet grills are unobstructed e Push the hose inlet into the air exhaust hose housing lining up the slots with the side lugs Twist anti clockwise to secure Twist clockwise to remove e Place the hose outlet to the nearest window The length of the air exhaust hose is between 400mm and 1500mm use the minimum length when working e When mounting try and keep the air exhaust hose horizontal and do not extend its length by attaching it to another hose as this reduces the cooling capacity of the appliance If the hose needs to be extended use as few bends as possible NOTE e The exhaust hose should not be longer than 1 5 metres e Never bend the exhaust hose excessively when the appliance is working e Always keep the exhaust hose at its shortest length and as straight as possible when the appliance is working e Never move the appliance by pulling the air exhaust hose attached to the back of the unit Do not move the air conditioner when it is operating WINDOW SLIDER INSTALLATION The window slider has been designed to fit most
12. e selected The fan speed selected will be displayed oor K m a wae o l DESCRIPTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Mode indicator Sleep indicator Powerful indicator Timer selection Auto speed indicator Fan Speed indicator N Oo ao F OW N a Increase temperature button b Decrease temperature button 8 FAN button Press this button to select fan speed of HIGH MED LOW AUTO 9 POWERFUL button 10 ON OFF button Press this button to switch on off the appliance 11 TIMER button Press this button to set automatic startup shutdown 12 SLEEP button Press this button to on off sleep function 13 MODE button Press this button to select the modes of COOL DRY Dehumidify FAN 14 C F button Press this button to select the C or F set temperature in degrees centigrade or fahrenheit 15 SWING button Press this button to switch on off the automatic swing function of the vertical louvres inside the front air outlet grill 16 Swing indicator CORRECT USE Point the remote control at the receiver on the appliance The remote control must be no more than 7 metres away from the appliance without obstacles between the MAX 7 metres remote control and the receiver The remote control must be handled with extreme care Do not drop it or expose it to direct sunlight or sources of heat 10 INSERTING OR REPLACING
13. en with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure they don t play with the appliance Never use the air conditioner in damp rooms eg bathrooms and laundries If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced with a new cord installed by a suitably qualified person or POLO serviceman This air conditioner is designed to be connected to a standard 10 amp power supply outlet Do not pull on or place strain on the power cord when using the appliance Do not operate or stop the appliance by inserting or pulling out the power plug Use the on off switch on the air conditioner control panel or the remote control Do not connect to multiple power outlets on extension leads Do not rest hot or heavy objects on the appliance Always unplug the unit from the power outlet before cleaning or maintenance operations for example filter cleaning Do not place the air conditioner or plastic window slider in direct sunlight For maximum cooling efficiency keep the exhaust hose as short and as free of bends as possible Clean the filters at least once every two weeks Do not splash the unit with water Do not move the unit by pulling the exhaust hose attached to the back of the unit Do not move air conditioner when it is operating Do not
14. f the set time the appliance switches on automatically and operates in the same working mode as prior to switching into STANDBY for example cooling mode 25 C fan speed high To cancel the TIMER setting press the button again whenever during the set time 13 WATER DRAINAGE METHOD This air conditioner is equipped with the very latest MIST technology which means that the water tank NEVER needs emptying even in high humidity areas Water drainage will generally only be required at the end of the season see End of Season Operations page 15 However the mist technology does not operate when the unit is in dry dehumidifying mode Thus the tank may require emptying on occasions when operating for long periods in this mode NOTE As a safety measure to positively prevent water spillage the air conditioner is equipped with a fail safe device if the water tank fills The unit will completely stop the control panel displays Ft FULL TANK as mentioned in SELF DIAGNOSIS in page 17 the compressor and fan will not restart until the tank has been drained Before draining the water tank tray take care not to move the air conditioner as water may spill onto the floor Turn the air conditioner off using the on off switch on the unit or remote control Then drain the water tank by unplugging the drain outlet and allowing the water to flow onto the drain pan The drain pan will not hold the full contents of the water tank A
15. his avoids wasting electricity by optimising operating periods PROGRAMMED SHUTDOWN With the appliance on press the TIMER button the O is displayed under the peso Set the time when you want the appliance to switch off using the buttons from 30 minutes to 24hours During the first ten hours you can select half intervals for times longer than ten hours one hour intervals can be selected Press the button again to confirm the setting the TIMER symbol light on the remote LCD lights up to indicate the timer is activated At the end of the set time the appliance switches off automatically To cancel the TIMER setting press the button again whenever during the set time 12 PROGRAMMED START UP Turn on the appliance and set the working mode COOL or DRY you require when the appliance starts up from standby for example cooling mode 25 C fan speed high Press ON OFF button to switch into STANDBY Press the button twice the time is displayed and symbol Set the time when you want the appliance to switch off using the buttons from 30 minutes to 24hours During the first ten hours you can select half intervals For times longer than ten hours one hour intervals can be selected Press the button again to confirm the setting the TIMER symbol light on control panel light up to indicate the timer is activated At the end o
16. let Drain hose TINE 14 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE METHODS e Before undertaking cleaning or maintenance turn the appliance off by pressing the ON OFF button then always unplug the appliance from the power supply outlet Do not use chemical solvent to clean the surface of the unit Never spray insecticides or similar in the vicinity of the unit e Clean the surface of the unit with a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Clean the evaporator filter every two weeks of operation This will keep the air conditioner working efficiently 1 Evaporator Filter Fig 1 a Push down on the tabs to remove the evaporator filter b Wash the filter by immersing it gently into warm water about 40 degrees celsius with a dishwashing detergent c Rinse the filter of detergent and dry it thoroughly in a shaded place d Insert the filter back to its original position and then attach the intake grill to the appliance 2 Condenser Filters The condenser filters are in two pieces a Remove the two screws securing the plastic cover retaining the first filter Remove filter from housing Fig 2 b Grasp plastic tab and remove second filter Fig 3 amp 4 c Clean as per instructions for evaporator filter d After cleaning reinsert filter part with plastic tab first Then reinstall second filter part in plastic housing and secure with the two screws END O
17. mode light Low speed fan mode light Mid speed fan mode light High speed fan mode light zrXz IQTIMUNOU gt OPERATING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL The operating temperature ranges for cooling and dehumidifying are 18 C to 32 C A temperature within this range may be set but the room may not necessarily reach this set temperature If the appliance is turned off during cooling or dry dehumidifying operation and turned on again immediately the unit will wait at least 3 minutes before restarting the compressor The control panel enables you to manage all the main functions of the appliance but to fully exploit its potential you must use the remote control unit TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON e Plug into the mains socket MESTE Two lines appear on the display indicating that the appliance is in standby e Press the l button until the appliance comes on The last function active when it was turned off will appear oY Never turn the air conditioner off by unplugging from the mains Always press the button 0 then wait for a few minutes before unplugging This allows the appliance to perform a cycle of checks to verify operation OPERATION TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON Plug into mains socket do not plug into power boards being used for other appliances Two lines appear on the display indicating that the appliance is in stand by Press the ON STAND BY button A When turned on the air conditioner starts operating in the
18. ter tray tank 10 Power cable cord and plug 11 Air exhaust hose approx 1 5m long fully extended 12 Hose outlet connects in window slider 13 Hose inlet connects to air exhaust hose housing 14 Castor locks put under castors which stops unit rolling 15 Suckers not applicable in Australia 16 Window slider fits in window and hose outlet is attached 17 Drain pan fits under unit and is used to catch water from the water tank tray 18 Drain hose connects to condensate drain when in dehumidifying mode 19 Remote control also displays set room temperature INSTALLATION SELECTION OF INSTALLATION LOCATION Place the portable air conditioner in a flat location where the air inlets and outlets cannot be covered up Place the unit no less than 50cm away from a wall or other obstacle In addition a minimum 50cm clearance is required from all faces of the air conditioner including the rear face ASSEMBLY OF EXHAUST HOSE HOSE INLET HOSE OUTLET AND WINDOW SLIDER e Fully extend each end of the exhaust hose by about 10cm and attach the hose inlet and hose outlet to opposite ends by rotating the inlet outlet in a counter clockwise direction approximately 3 to 4 turns making sure that the hose wire is well threade
19. ty tank following the instructions in the End of season operations paragraph FULL TANK safety tank full SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SIZE OF BOTH APPLIANCES Polocool KN 10C Width 435mm Rated voltage 240 volts Height 715mm Rated power input 1130 watts Refrigerant R410a 440gm Cooling capacity 2 900 watts 10 000 BTU Depth 350mm Polocool KN 12C Rated Voltage 240 volts Rated power input 1200 watts 715mm Refrigerant R410a 600gm g Cooling capacity 3 500 watts 12 000 BTU Ht LIMIT CONDITIONS OF AIR CONDITIONING Room ambience in air conditioning Temperature 21C 32C Relative humidity 60 90 COOLING 17
20. use the unit with the air intake and outlet grills closed covered or obstructed Before transporting drain the water tray in accordance with the instructions on page 15 After transportation wait at least one hour before switching the unit on The unit should be transported in a vertical position If this is not possible secure the unit at an angle do not lay it horizontally After transporting wait at least one hour before switching the unit on Do not operate the air conditioner outdoors or in areas open to the outdoors If the air conditioner is correctly set and runs without cool air coming out of the top air outlet after 10 minutes of correct operation switch off the unit and contact POLO immediately When cool air is coming out of the front air outlet hot air should always be expelled from the bottom rear outlet If it is not switch off and contact POLO immediately THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MOI 3 Installation merere se cc eee EEE eee 5 Control panel EE ER ersinnecceninnieess crannies 8 GL 9 1 ON ER RE eee 9 Description of remote control wrsrnnnnvrvnnnnnnnnnvvvvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnn 10 Water drainage methods cccccssssceeecsseeseseeeeeseeeseeeeessenes 14 Maintenance and SCIVI CC irsrccccctece cits ca ccdecttesttstescdaacnccenteeedieeee 15 Trouble SMO OU ING xii sactwuiinnnnrarbelintnsasniecaiaddiiamauseiaaasananiadianebies 16 Specifications EE EA trenen 17
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