Kompact 18 Manual
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1. Portable Air Conditioner 18000 BTU Operating Instructions Model No Kompact 18 Please read owner s manual carefully before operating unit TABLE OF CONTENTS INPORTANT SAFECUA RO Sp ia 2 PRODUCT nC Alison teeea vives A A SiSaeseremenues 4 See Cre tr errr a 5 CONTROL PANEL AND MULTI COLOR DESPLA Sid is 7 CONTROL PENE E FUNCTION E AEE 8 OPERATION USING THE CONTROL PANEL oooooococcccccacancncconocococcccococcococcccocococcccorcccococorcocoso 9 COLIN O rr ee nr ec oe ere rer 9 DENNIS A A A A A EEE 9 PANIC A ans 9 AUTO MODE A As A cate O 9 STEED MODE Ss A arene wanes A 10 REMOTE CONTROL X OPE RAT LON saeeteiee es cecis Soni a a ds 11 MATNTENA NO ES O RS e 13 END OR SEASON STORACE ea E Io 13 TROUBLE SHOOT NA a 14 ERROR MES NPO ASA E Vesa E a 14 DISCLAIMER PSN asa 15 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before installing and using your portable air conditioner and heater it is important that you read this owner s manual carefully Store this manual in a safe place for future reference This instruction manual is used for guidance and does not form part of a contract It reserves the right to make technical changes without prior notice 9 COND AK 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Always place the unit on a level surface The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulation The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply For your safety this unit is grounded throug2. WATER DRAINAGE When used in high humidity areas over 60 humidity continuous operation may be interrupted due to excessive dehumidification producing excessive water This unit has a special built in facility to avoid the unit stopping operation The unique design of this unit allows you to connect a water drain pipe to the upper water release port for extra convenience and ease of use This will allow the machine to drain the water automatically ac N Automatic _ oe Drain Automatic p ort Drain Port When this feature is desired connect the 3 metre water pipe to the automatic water releasing port The water pipe will drain water out a window or suitable drainage area or exit point Please ensure the water drain hose is no higher than 1 5 meters from base of unit Ensure the drain pipe is not bent or twisted IF THIS FEATURE IS NOT REQUIRED due to lower humidity please ensure the plastic screw lid is tightly secured to upper drainage port NOTE Ifthe water release port and water release pump are NOT used during periods of high humidity water will collect in a water container at the bottom of the unit When the water container 1s full the compressor will stop but the fan will continue to run When the water container is full the unit will display e on the control panel until the
3. keep the exhaust hose straight as possible ERROR MESSAGES Diagnostic system indicators appear if any of the following interrupts operation of the unit The unit may require simple maintenance or repair by a qualified service technician CODE DIAGNOSIS ACTION FAULT E1 Faulty room temperature sensor Contact customer service for repair or service FAULT E2 Faulty inside sensor Contact customer service for repair or service FAULT E3 Internal frost in the unit Wait for unit to defrost FAULT E4 Unit malfunctions Contact customer service for repair or service 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL P1ISHCA Kompact 18 Power Consumption Rated Current i g 9 08 Sound Pressure Level lt 55db A Weight 43Kg net Dimensions 616x370 x780mm WxDxH Refrigerant RAIOA DISCLAIMER ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER S MANUAL ARE THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER COTTAGE STORES LLP HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN Koolbreeze is the registered trade name of Cottage Stores LLP 15
4. tank is emptied To resume operation 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 When the drain pan is full replace the rubber plug into the drainage hole to stop the water flow Empty the drain pan Repeat until all the water is emptied 4 Once the water container has been emptied replace the rubber plug into the drain hole firmly Do not allow the water to drip continuously into the drain pan as it might easily overflow DRAINING INTO THE DRAIN PAN CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE Drain tube Drain pan 12 MAINTENANCE Always turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning to avoid electrical shock CLEANING THE HOUSING Wipe the surface of the unit with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasive chemicals or detergents to clean the surface of the unit as the unit may become scratched or damaged E Avoid direct exposure to sunlight as this may change the surface color Ih IN ji CLEANING THE FILTER C Slide the filters out from the side of the unit Immerse the filter gently in warm water with a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly and dry before replacing An unclean air filter reduces air volume The filter should be cleaned every
5. e desired temperature appears on the multi color display The temperature ranges from 61 F 88 F 16C 31 6 Select the fan speed by pressing the Fan button NOTE During hot days the unit will cool off the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest and the fan speed at the highest Reducing the length of the exhaust hoses insulating the exhaust hoses and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency DEHUMIDIFYING l 2 3 4 Properly install the exhaust hoses Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet Turn on the unit by pressing the On Off button on the control panel Press the Mode button until the con appears on the multi color display NOTE The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifying The unit cools the room slightly during dehumidification Keep the windows and the doors closed to aid in the effectiveness of the unit in removing the moisture from the room NOTE The unit will not dehumidify when the room temperature is lower than 61 E FANNING l 2 3 4 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet Turn on the unit by pressing the On Off button on the control panel Press the Mode button until SA icon appears on the multi color display Select the fan speed by pressing the Fan button NOTE When the unit is running on fan mode the exhaust hoses are inoperative and are not required HEATING 1 Plug the power cord into a g
6. eration Press the Sleep button The N icon appears on the multi color display The fan motor runs at low speed When in cooling mode the temperature will increase 1 F per hour during the first two hours Then the temperature will stay 2 F higher than the originally set temperature for 6 hours 6 hours later the unit will shut down When in heating mode the temperature will decrease 1 F per hour during the first two hours Then the temperature will stay 2 F lower than the originally set temperature for 6 hours 6 hours later the unit will shut down When in dehumidify mode the temperature will not change NOTE If the unit is turned off during cooling dehumidifying and then restarted there will be a 3 minute delay before the compressor will turn back on to prolong the life of the compressor Once the power recovers and the compressor restarts the unit will return to the original working mode 10 REMOTE CONTROL amp OPERATION The remote control provided with the unit can be used to operate the portable air conditioner The remote control uses 2 AAA batteries provided Install the batteries before using the remote control The remote control can be used to do all the operations that can be programmed from the control panel The LCD display on the remote control can show either Celsius or Fahrenheit Press the and keys simultaneously to change the display from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa 11
7. h the power cord plug when connected to a grounded wall outlet Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord Do not install the unit in an area where gas leakage may occur and or in an explosive atmosphere Do not apply an insecticide or any type of flammable spray on the unit Confirm drainage piping is connected properly Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug Do not operate with wet hands Close supervision is necessary when the unit is used near children The unit in not intended for use by children Do not insert anything into the air outlet Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills Do not expose skin or eyes directly to cool air for a long period of time If an abnormal odor or smoke comes out of the unit disconnect the unit immediately and contact a qualified service technician see page 13 When opening the filter cover do not touch the metal parts in the unit s interior Do not immerse the unit in water or any type of liquid Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath shower or swimming pool or in any other steamy wet areas When cleaning the unit always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord Always inspect the power 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 Do not place a plant or allow a pet in the direct path of the airflow to avoid injury Do not
8. n in cooling or heating mode the desired temperature can be selected by turn lef t and turn right buttons The multi color display flashes the temperature while it is being set The multi color display shows the set temperature when it is not in temperature setting mode The multi color display can show either Celsius or Fahrenheit turn letf and turn right buttons simultaneously to change the display from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa TIMER KNOB when the unit is not working turn down konb to set the auto start time until the multi color display shows a flashing OI gt when the unit is working turn down konb to set the auto stop time press the Timer Off button and the multi color display will show a flashing ME turn letf and turn righ buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically stop The light will flash for 3 seconds to activate the timer you programmed SWING To start horizontal oscillation press the Swing button once con will appear on the multi color display To stop oscillation press the Swing button again Vertical air flow direction can be adjusted manually OPERATION USING THE CONTROL PANEL COOLING 1 Properly install the exhaust hoses 2 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet 3 Turn on the unit by pressing the On Off button on the control panel 4 Press the Mode button until Econ appears on the multi color display 5 Turn the Knob until th
9. n to select among the modes of auto cooling dehumidifying fanning or heating KONB Button turn down when the unit is not working Press this button to turn the timer on KONB Button turn down when the unit is working Press this button to turn the timer off KONB Button turn left This button decreases the room temperature timer hours KONB Button turn right This button increases the room temperature timer hours SWING Button Press this button to oscillate the vertical louvers or to stop oscillation FAN SPEED Button During the modes of cooling heating and fanning press this button to choose high medium or low fan speed In dehumidifying mode this button is inoperable EN DISPI AY mo 10 gt ZOACETIO OM MULTI COLOR DISPLAY Auto Mode Cool Mode Dehumidify Mode Fan Mode Heat Mode if only cooling not work Fan Speed Low High Medium Compressor is on Swing Mode Sleep Mode Temperature and Timer Time On Time Off Water full CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ON OFF BUTTON Starts or stops the unit MODE BUTTON Press to select the operating mode Fan Mode Air Conditioning Mode Dehumidifying Mode Auto Mode FAN BUTTON Press to select the fan speed High Medium and Low The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the number of the digital air segments flow out from the windmill fan image on the multi color display TEMPERATURE KNOB Whe
10. put a stove etc where 1t would be exposed to the direct airflow It may affect combustion Do not sit on the unit or place anything on it Before storing the water must be drained from the unit and the filters cleaned 1 UK PLUG A Europlug PRODUCT DIAGRAM FRONT A Control panel B Vertical air louvers C Air outlet D casters E Cable power cord and plug BACK A Hot air outlet grill B Lower air inlet grill C Water Release Port ACCESSORIES Flexible exhaust hose with 2 adapters e 3 piece set e stretches from 14 1 4 to 60 5 8 36cm to 150cm Window exhaust adapter Adjustable window slider kit e 3 piece set e adjusts 33 1 2 to62 85cm to 157 5cm Drain tube Drain pan E O Drain tube Drain pan tems 3 8 screw 1pc Window Exhaust Adapter in ott SS al gt O gan gt A et a Adjustable Window Slider Kit Adapter INSTALLATION SELECTING THE LOCATION Place the unit in a flat location where the air outlets are not obstructed Place the unit at least 20 50cm away from a wall or other obstacle MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSE Slide the square end of the exhaust duct over the hot air outlet on the back of the unit The exhaust hose should be kept as short and straight as possible Prevent any sharp bends in the exhaust hose as thi
11. rounded outlet 2 Turn on the unit by pressing the On Off button on the control panel 3 Press the Mode button until HE icon appears on the multi color display Turn the Knob until the desired room temperature appears on the multi color display The temperature ranges from 16C 31 C 5 Select the fan speed by pressing the Fan button It is recommended to use the low fan speed NOTE When the unit is running on heating mode the exhaust hoses are inoperative and are not required AUTO MODE l og A I Properly install the exhaust hoses Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet Turn on the unit by pressing the On Off button on the control panel Press the Mode button until the Press the Fan button to select the fan speed on appears on the multi color display During the Auto mode The unit operates in dehumidifying mode when the room temperature is between 68 F 73 F The unit operates in cooling mode when the room temperature is above 73 F You may use the timer with the Auto mode NOTE If the unit is turned off during cooling dehumidifying and then restarted there will be a 3 minute delay before the compressor will turn back on to prolong the life of the compressor Once the power recovers and the compressor restarts the unit will return to the original working mode SLEEP MODE This mode can only be programmed from the remote control l 2 on 4 The air conditioner will need to be in op
12. s will trap hot exhaust air The hot exhaust air can be vented through the wall or out a window If mounting in the wall the height of the hole should be 16 to 50 inches 40cm to 130cm gt W al ll Umu WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION The window kit is designed to fit into most standard vertical and horizontal windows as well as some sliding glass doors However it may be necessary to modify some aspects of the installation process for certain window types 1 Open the window or sliding door and adjust the length of the window kit to fit the opening If the window kit is not long Window Slider Kit enough connect the extra window kit panel Minimum 33 5 85cm to fit the opening Mark and cut down a Maximum 62 157 5cm single panel of the window kit if necessary 2 Place the window kit between the window and the window frame as shown in the VERTICAL WINDOW images to the right Close the window onto the window kit to form a tight seal 3 Attach the exhaust duct adapter to the window kit Tabs located on the adapter will lock into place securing the adapter to the window Kit Window Slider Kit Minimum 3315 85cm Maximum 62 15 7 5c m CONTROL PANEL AND MULTI COLOR DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL AND VFD DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL POWER Button Press this button to turn the unit on or off MODE Button Press this butto
13. two weeks END OF SEASON STORAGE Turn off and unplug the unit Drain all condensate water from the water container Turn the unit to fan mode for a couple of hours to completely dry out the inside Clean the filter Wrap the cord around the cord hooks It is recommended that the unit be packed in its idos original carton for storage Store in a dry location Power cord 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Before seeking repair or service please check the following PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Is the unit plugged in Securely plug the power cord into the wall outlet Unit does not operate or Is the main power supply on Reestablish the main power supply only runs in fan mode Is the water container full indicator light on Empty the water container Is the timer set Change timer settings Is the air inlet or outlet blocked Clear the blocking Cooling efficiency is not ls there any other heat source in the room Move the heat source ARALO Are the air filters dirty Clean the air filters Is the temperature setting suitable Change the temperature setting Is the fan speed set at low Increase the fan speed Unit is noisy or vibrates P a CAN POSINONEE UNEVEN Y ON a 1EY Place the unit on a level surface surface Is the voltage from the power source correct Use a proper power source The unit starts and stops frequently Is the exhaust hose positioned incorrectly Position the exhaust hose correctly and
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