Soleus Air PE3-12R-03 User's Manual
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1. 2 Unplug the unit 3 The unit should be stored a cool dry place DISCLAIMER ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER S MANUAL ARE THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN 16 WEE WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc warrants the accompanying Soleus Air PE3 12R 03 Portable Air Conditioner to be free of de fects 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 the United States If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use Soleus International Inc will at its option either repair or replace it free of charge within a reasonable time after the unit 15 returned during the warranty period As acondition 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 alt2. SOLEUSAIF5 12 000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner PE3 12R 03 Operating Instructions EIN Listed Intertek 3092402 Model No PE3 12R 03 2010 Soleus Air International WAVEFLO TECHNOLOGY Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air PE3 12R 03 Portable Air Conditioner This owner s manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner 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 WE 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Always place the unit on a level surface Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit unless instructed by this manual Maintain at least 10 inches 25 cm clearance space around this unit Do not block or cover air inlet or outlet grilles The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out
3. 2 Press TEST Button circuit should trip cutting power to the air conditioner 3 Press RESET button for use If test button is pressed and unit can still be turned on current leakage has been detected Do not use the air conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug Contact Soleus Air Customer Service for troubleshooting recommendations RESET TEST WARNING 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 Control Panel on top Louvers Remote Control Signal Receptor ae Casters e Back Ke a Evaporator Air Intake Filter Compartment SC e Air Outlet Hose Air Intake Hose Air Intake Cover Filter PARTS amp ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSES Exhaust Hose Hose lu 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 i
4. C2 2 Assembly First take the Track Screws A and screw one into each of the small holes found on the Hose Panels amp C2 Connected 6 The Hose Panels amp C2 should now con nected 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 4 Now place the Sliding Track Panel D over the semble the image seen below Track Screw A on Hose Panel C1 SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST amp WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When you want quick spot cooling install the PE3 12R 03 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 square air intake cover on the back of the unit and install the square air intake vent with removable washable filter Exhaust cover installed over circular air intake on right side Exhaust Hose installed onto circular air outlet on left side Air Intake Cover Air Intake Vent For Single Hose Window Kit Installation To install the wi
5. 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 CE 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 1s blocked with a dust the airflow volume may reduce It is recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as needed 1 Remove the filter from the filter compartment on the back of the unit 2 Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm water with a neutral detergent Rinse the filter and dry it thoroughly out of sunlight 3 Slide the filter back into the filter compartment after it is thoroughly dried 4 Ifthe filter is torn or unusable order a new filter by calling the customer service number on the watranty 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 the back of the unit located at the bottom
6. can select your desired tempera ture Press the A to select your desired temperature setting The temperature on the LCD display on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly Pressing the Wand 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 exclusive WAVEFLO oscillation press the SWING button on the remote control Once you press SWING the louvers on the unit will oscillate up and down The bottom left square of the remote control display will show the lt icon when WAVEFLO oscillation SWING is selected To change the horizontal direction of the air flow manually adjust the internal horizontal louvers left or right 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 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 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 with each press of the HOUR
7. the power plug Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath a shower or a swimming pool Do not insert anything into the air outlet Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills unless instructed by this manual 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 Hoses 2 Hose Adapters 2 Window Kit Adapter 2 Remote Control AAA Batteries 2 Window Kit 3 Sliding Panels 1 dual hose panel 2 extension panels Air Intake and Outlet Covers 2 Owner s Manual SPECIFICATIONS e The 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 Ifthe environment temperature 15 higher than the max operating temp
8. E The timer will also remember your settings when 1415 set If you set the timer while in Air Condition ing mode the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to the de sired programmed times The timer will also remember the temperature settings fan speed and oscillation set ting The timer works when the unit is in Air Conditioner 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 25 4 Press Mode button until the icon appears the Multi color display 5 Press the A or V buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display The temperature ranges from 61 88 F 16 31 6 Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN button NOTE During hot days the unit will cool the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest setting and the fan speed on high Reducing the length of the exhaust duct insulating the exhaust hose and window kit and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency 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 o
9. erations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus Interna tional Inc 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 INTERNATIONAL INC DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL 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 888 876 5387 Or Write To Soleus International Inc 20035 E Walnut Dr North City of Industry CA 91789 www soleusair com 17
10. erature or lower than the minimum operating temperature the air conditioner may not work properly MODEL PE3 12R 03 COOLING CAPACITY 12 000 BTU H DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITY 60 pts per Day COOLING POWER USAGE 1200 Watts 10 8 Amps AIR FLOW VOLUME 225 CFM POWER SOURCE 115 V 60 HZ SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL lt 46 dB A NET WEIGHT 81 Lbs OPERATING e TEMPERATURE DIMENSIONS ASSEMBLED 17 5 W 32 75 H X19 D REFRIGERANT R 410A 2 LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG This air conditioner 15 equipped with an LCDI Leakage Current Detection and Interruption power 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 1f 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 15 intended to reduce the risk of a fire 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
11. is speed is 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 A key when using the unit in cooling mode The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting After the tem perature 15 set the unit will display this temperature setting until 1 is changed by the user The Multi color display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit Press the and A simultaneously will change the temperature select between C and F 5 SWING To turn on the exclusive WAVEFLO oscillation press the SWING button on the control panel Once you press SWING the louvers on the unit will oscillate up and down To change the horizon tal direction of the air flow manually adjust the internal horizontal louvers left or right 6 Timer To program the timer press the TIMER ON button until the display shows a flashing Press the V buttons to change the timer to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on 2 Press the TIMER OFF button and the display on the unit will flash Press or V buttons to change the timer 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 NOT
12. k 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 window or door tightly figure j Your Portable Air Conditioner is now ready to cool 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 with a sliding door it is recommended to place the air outtake hose above the air intake hose Window Kit Assembly 1 Parts e A 2 Track Screws 2 Wing Nuts Cl amp C2 2 Hose Panels one with Two Exhaust Hose Openings D 1 Sliding Track Panel el 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
13. ndow 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 POWER BUTTON i d O BE iTr m y y LS WW 5 SWING LOUVER SES FAN SPEED BUTTON MULTI COLOR DISPLAY AUTO A C DEHUM FAN TIMER ON TIMER OFF FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE AND TIMER INDICATOR OSCILLATION ON OFF COMPRESSOR ON OFF EMERGENCY SLEEP MODE ON OFF CONDENSATE BUCKET FULL 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 and Fan only 3 Fan Speed Control Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds High Medium and low The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the speed of the digital air segments progressing out from the windmill fan image on the Multi color display There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only cooling mode Th
14. ontrol 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 and Fan only mode The upper left square on the Remote control display will light up showing which mode 15 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 15 an additional auto speed setting that is enabled only cooling mode This speed 15 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 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
15. s 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 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 hoses approximately 6 inches e 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 e Remove outlet covers from the back of the unit by screwing them counter clockwise then lifting up e Mount the exhaust hoses onto the back of the unit by locking the hose adapters into place DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION Innovative products for a cleaner installation of the Venting Kit more comfortable world 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 to 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 bac
16. the unit operates Dehumidifier mode when the room temperature 1s between 68 Fto 80 F And Air Conditioner mode when the room temperature 15 above 80 F Sleep Mode This mode can only be selected when using the Remote control 1 To set Sleep mode make sure the unit is in Air Conditioner mode 2 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 Dehumidifier mode the temperature will not change when Sleep mode 15 selected Compressor Indicator 19 OL The icon will light up on the control panel display when the compressor turns on icon will turn off when the compressor shuts off Emergency Condensate Holding Tank When the room temperature is low and the indoor humidity is high the air conditioner may not be able to evaporate some of the moisture fast enough When this happens the water will accumulate in an emergency condensate tank inside the unit Once the emergency condensate tank is full the unit will automatically shut off and the GR will appear on the control panel display To empty the condensate tank pull the drain plug at the bottom back of the
17. 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 15 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 13 eee OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY MODE BUTTON POWER BUTTON FAN SPEED TEMP SETTING SWING LOUVER OSCILLATION TIMER ON SLEEP BUTTON TIMER OFF HOUR SELECTER MINUTE SELECTER Remote Colors may differ from the image above REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power 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 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 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 c
18. utlet 3 Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER Button on the control panel 4 Press the MODE button until the appears 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 removing the moisture from the room NOTE The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room temperature 1s 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 panel 3 Press the MODE button until the icon appears on the control panel display 4 Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button 5 To circulate more air press the SWING button on the remote control The louvers will oscillate in our exclusive WAVEFLO pattern back and forth and up and down spreading more air throughout the room NOTE It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit fan mode 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 4 4 Press the MODE button until the con appears on the control panel display Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button NOTE During AUTO mode
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