Heat Controller RADS-101J
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1. AS Room temperature sensor error Unplugthe unit and plug it backin If error repeats callfor service NOTE In Fan only mode it will display LO or HI e Evaporator temperature sensor error Unplug the unit and plug it back in If error repeats call for service NOTE eis displayed as shown in the left picture ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Now that you have mastered the operating procedure here are more features in your control that you should become familiar with e The Cool circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start ifthe unitis turned off and on quickly This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping The fan will continue to run during this time but the compressor will remain off and no cooling will occur Once the 3 minutes has passed the compressor will turn on and cooling will occur Fresh Air Vent Control on some models The Fresh Air Vent allows the air conditioner to 1 Recirculate inside air Vent Closed See Fig 1 2 Drawfresh airinto the room Vent Open see Fig 2 3 Exchange air from the room and draws fresh air into the room Vent and Exhaust Open see Fig 3 Figure 1 VENT CLOSED Figure 2 VENT OPEN Figure 3 VENT amp EXHAUST OPEN Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual Air Directional Louvers Air Direction The louvers will allow you to direct the air flow Up Left or Right throughout the r2. metal parts of the unit during cleaning e Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation It may cause an electric shock e It may cause an injury due to sharp edges of components When the unit is to be cleaned switch off and turn off the circuit breaker Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when taking it out S e Do not clean unit when power is on as it may cause fire and electric shock O e It may cause electric shock and damage Stop operation and close the window in storm or hurricane Ensure that the instal lation bracket of the outdoor appliance is not damaged e Operation with windows opened may allow rain to enter inside and damage property S e If bracket is damaged there is concern of damage due to falling of unit Do not place obstacles S around air inlets or inside of air outlet Do not place heavy ob ject on the power cord and ensure that the cord is not compressed e It may cause failure of appliance or accident e There is danger of fire or electric shock Do not use strong deter gents such as wax or thin ner use a damp soft cloth Use caution when un S packing and installing e Appearance may be deteriorated e Sharp edges could cause injury due to change of product color or scratching of its surface Heat Controller Inc Ventilate the room well when used together with a gas stove or if there is a gas leak e An oxygen s
3. the Auto Start program is initiated When the time of TIMER ON is displayed press the Timer button again the TIMER OFF indicator light illuminates Itindicates the Auto Stop program is initiated Press or hold the UP or DOWN button to change the Auto time by 0 5 hour increments upto 10 hours then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours The control will count down the time remaining until start The selected time will registerin 5seconds andthe system will automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting or room temperature when the unitis on Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to0 0 will cancel the Auto Start Stop timed program This feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter for more ef ficient operation The LED will illuminate after 250 hours of operation To reset after cleaning the filter press the Check Filter button and the light will go off Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES CONTINUED THE DISPLAYS DISPLAYS The control is capable of displaying temperature in degree Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius To convert from one to the Displays pray other press and hold the Left and Right Temp Timer buttons at the same time for 3 seconds acne Re Shows the set temperature in C or F and the Oan Auto timer settings While on Fan only mode it shows O off the room temperature Error codes
4. on COOL mode The fan shuts off The fan then cycles on for 2 minutes at 10 minute intervals until the room temperature is above ie ae turns back on and Cooling Starts Dy O Clean O med will continue to run for 3 minutes after the compressor O Timer O gt D om the settemperature at which time the compressor Fan O O High Fan Speed DO THIS Press the button Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES CONTINUED SLEEP FEATURE Temp Timer DO THIS Press Sleep button TIMER AUTO START ISTOP FEATURE Temp Timer soa DO THIS s Press Timer kei button oi Timer o Auto O O Auto Cool O O Low CHECK FILTER FEATURE Temp Timer DO THIS Press Check Filter button Auto O O Auto Cool O Low In this mode the selected temperature will increase by 2 F 1 or 2 C 30 minutes after the mode is selected The temperature will then increase by another 2 F 1 or 2 C after an additional 30 minutes This new temperature will be maintained for 6 hours before it returns to the originally selected temperature This ends the Sleep mode and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by again pressing the Sleep button When the unitis on or off first press the Timer button the TIMERON indicator light illuminates It indicates
5. HEAT CONTROLLER INC OWNER S MANUAL Room Air Conditioner with R 410A RADS 81J RADS 101J RADS 121J RAD 123J Heat Controller Inc e 1900 Wellworth Ave Jackson MI 49203 517 787 2100 www heatcontroller com Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc CONTENTS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cccsccscsscsssessessessessesseseeseesesseuseuseusevsnvees 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS c ccsccscssecsssessesseeeeseecenes 4 3 NORMAL SOUNDS ccececescscsscessesseseeseeseeseeseesessuseesesseusenseveneeess 5 4 AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES ccccecscsssesscsscsesesseeseeseeseeeeeeess 5 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cccccsesscssssssscssssessessesesesseeseeees 10 6 CARE AND CLEANING cccccccscssesscescessesseseeseeseeseeseeseeseuseuseuseees 14 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS cccccccsssssseessessescesseseesseseseusessesseseesses 15 Read This Manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your air conditioner You ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all N CAUTION e Contact an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit e Contact an authorized installer for
6. e Place remote control within 20 feet amp 180 radius of the front of the unit Remote control signal obstructed Remove obstruction Set temperature too low Increase set temperature 16 Design material performance data and components subject to change without notice HEAT CONTROLLER INC 1900 Wellworth Ave Jackson MI 49203 Ph 517 787 2100 Fax 517 787 9341 THE QUALITY LEADER IN CONDITIONING AIR www heatcontroller com 11 2011 2020001A9360
7. e sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have repaired it must be replaced with a chosen This information can be found on the serial plate which cord from the Product Manufacturer is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded To minimize bonot anderaiy shock and fire hazards proper grounding Is important The power circumstances cut cord is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for protection J remove or bypass against shock hazards p the grounding prong Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation i Do not run air conditioner without side protective cover in place Powersupply cord This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner with 3 prong grounding plug Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug and current detection device Operation of Current Device Applicable tothe unit adopts current detection device only The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord To test your power supply cord do the following 1 Plug in the Air Conditioner 2 The power supply cord will have TWO buttons on
8. e you press the button a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from Auto Cool Dry and Fan The indicator light beside will illuminate and remain on once the Q Timer O O Q mode is selected Auto O Ome To operate on Auto feature an ae DO THIS e When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode it Press the Mode will automatically select cooling or fan only operation button depending on what temperature you have selected and ng er the room temperature O The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically round the temperature point set by you Egergy Me Onoff e In this mode the fan speed cannot be adjusted it starts automatically at a speed according to the room temperature To operate on Fan Only e Use this function only when cooling is not desired such as for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air on some mod els Remember to open the vent during this function but keep it closed during cooling for maximum cooling efficiency You can choose any fan speed you prefer when Fan Only mode is selected e During this function the display will show the actual room temperature not the set temperature as inthe cooling mode l e In Fanonly mode the temperature is not adjusted To operate on Dry mode e In this mode the air conditioner will generally operate in the form of a dehumidifier However some degree of cooling will continue TO USE THE ENERGY SAVER FEATURE This function is available
9. ff UNIT CONTROL Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES CONTINUED NOTE The following instructions represent the Unit Controls the same instructions can be used for the Remote Control TO TURN UNIT ON O timer Q OFO Auto O O Auto O Low O Med O High DO THIS Follow Energy Me On Off aver TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTING DO THIS Press toraise Press tolower TO ADJUST FAN SPEEDS O Timer O gt QD Ma O Se Dry O Clean O Med Fan High O O A A Mode Fan Sppes o 8 8 DO THIS Press to select appropriate fan speed w On Off Press the On Off button Press or hold either Left lt or Right gt Temp Timer buttons until the desired temperature is seen on the display This temperature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 62 F 17 C and 86 F 30 C If you want the display to read the actual room temperature see To Operate on Fan Only section The fan speed button is used to select the Fan Speed in four steps Auto Low Med or High Each time the button is pressed the fan speed mode is shifted When the unit is operating in Dry mode the fan speed is automatically controlled at Low fan speed Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES CONTINUED TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE e To choose operating mode press the Mode button Each tim
10. he center and pull up and out e Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing deter gent and warm water Rinse filter thoroughly e Gently shake excess water from the filter Be sure the filter is thoroughly dry before replacing e Or instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean Note Never use hot water over 104 F 40 C to clean the air filter Never attempt to operate the unit without the air filter Cabinet Cleaning Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or fire hazard The cabinet and front may be dusted with an oil free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild liquid dishwashing detergent Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry e Never use harsh cleaners wax or polish on the cabinet front e Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner e Plug in air conditioner Winter Storage If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions Cover it with plastic or return it to the original carton 14 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Before calling for service review this list It may save you time and expense This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workman ship or mater
11. hortage may occur e May cause explosion fire and or burns O Turn off the main power switch when not using the unit for a long time e It may cause failure of product or fire O Always insert the filters securely Clean filter once every two weeks e Operation without filters may cause failure e Operation with dirty clogged filters may cause failure Do not drink water drained from air condi tioner e It contains contaminants and could make you sick If water enters the unit turn the unit off at the power outlet and switch off the circuit breaker Isolate supply by taking power plug out and con tact a qualified service technician e Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation It may cause an electric shock Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Avoid fire hazard or electric shock Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug Do not remove any prong from the power cord For some models the power supply cord with this air conditioner contains a current detection device designed to reduce the risk of fire Please refer to the section Operation of Current Device for details MGI Electrical Information In the event that the power supply cord is damaged it cannot be B
12. ials in this appliance Problem Air conditioner does not start Air from unit does not feel cold enough Air conditioner cooling but room is too warm ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front Air conditioner cooling but room is too warm NO ice forming on cooling coil behind decorative front Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly Noise when unit is cooling Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling Solution Wall plug disconnected Push plug firmly into wall outlet House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker Plug Current Device Tripped Press the RESET button Control is OFF Turn Control ON and set to desired setting Room temperature below 62 F 17 C Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 62 F 17 C Temperature sensing element touching cold coil located behind air filter Straighten tube away from coll Reset to a Lower temperature Compressor shut off by changing modes Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for compressor to restart when set in the COOL mode Outdoor temperature below 64 F 18 C To defrost the coil set FAN ONLY mode Air filter may be dirty Clean filter Refer to Care and Cleaning section To defrost set to FAN ONLY mode Thermostat set too cold for night time cooling To defrost the coil set to FAN ONLY mode Then set temperature to a Higher setting Dirty a
13. installation of this unit e Ifthe power cord needs to be replaced replacement work shall be performed by authorized service personnel only e Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national and local electric codes and must be performed by authorized personnel only NOTE All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only Your air conditioner may be slightly different Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user and propert damage the following instructions must be followed Incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions may cause harm or damage The seriousness is classified by the following indications J N WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property WE Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below Never do this Always do this Q Plug in power cord Do not open the unit Q Always ensure plug properly during operation effective grounding e Otherwise it may cause electric e It may cause electric shock e Incorrect grounding may cause shock or fire due to excess heat electric shock generation Do not modify power Pe not operate or stop O Unplug the unit if cord length or share the unit by inserting or strange sounds the outlet with other pulling out the power odo
14. installed onthe side of the cabinet make sure itsits securely inside the frame channel by making slight adjustments Slide the top and bottom ends ofthe frame into the top and bottom ends ofthe frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet Fig 4 D Slidethe panelall the way in and repeaton the other side NOTE If storm window blocks AC see Fig 13 2 Keep afirm grip on the air conditioner carefully place the unit into the window opening so the bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the window sill Fig 5 Carefully close the window behind the top rail of the unit 3 Extend the side panels out againstthe window frame Fig 6 Place the frame lock between the frame extensions andthe window sill as shown Fig 7 Drive3 4 19mm or 1 2 13mm locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill Fig 8 NOTE To prevent window sill from splitting drill 1 8 3mm pilot holes before driving screws 12 Owner s Manual Storm window 11 2 MIN Board frame or other 38mm thickness f obstruction as required H for proper pitch to rear amp along entire sill Fasten with nails or screws Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc 5 Drive 1 2 13mm locking screws through frame holes into window sash Fig 9 10 6 To secure lower sash in place attach right angle sash lock with 3 19mm or1 2 13mm screw as shown Fig 11 Cut foa
15. ir filter air restricted Clean air filter Refer to Care and Cleaning section Temperature is set too High set temperature to a Lower setting Air directional louvers positioned improperly Position louvers for better air distribution Front of units is blocked by drapes blinds furniture etc restricts air distribution Clear blockage in front of unit Doors windows registers etc Open cold air escapes Close doors windows registers Unit recently turned on in hot room Allow additional time to remove Stored heat from walls ceiling floor and furniture Dirty air filter air restricted Clean air filter Outside temperature extremely hot Set FAN speed to a Higher setting to bring air past cooling coils more frequently Air movement sound This is normal If too loud set to a slower FAN setting Window vibration poor installation Refer to installation instructions or check with installer Improper installation Tilt air conditioner slightly to the the rear outside to allow water drainage Refer to installation instructions check with installer 15 Heat Controller Inc Problem Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is cooling Remote Sensing Deactivating Prematurely some models Room too cold Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual Solution Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room This is normal during excessively humid days Remote control not located within rang
16. m seal and insert inthe space between the upper and lower sashes Fig 12 If ACis Blocked by Storm Window Add wood as shown in Fig 13 or remove storm window before air conditioner is installed If Storm Window Frame must remain be sure the drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted shut Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation must be allowed todrain out Removing AC From Window Turn AC off and disconnect power cord e Remove sash seal from between windows and unscrew Safety lock Remove screws installed through frame and frame lock Close slide side panels into frame Keeping afirm grip on air conditioner raise sash and carefully rock air conditioner backward to drain any condensate water in base of unit Be carefully notto spill any remaining water while lifting unitform window Store parts WITH air conditioner 13 Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent chock or fire hazards Air Filter Cleaning The air filter should be checked at least once a month to see if cleaning is necessary Trapped particles in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on the cooling coils e Push the vent handle to the Vent Closed position where applicable e Open the front panel e Grasp the filter by t
17. models only A Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place on aflat surface B Remove top rail from the rear of the packaging material as shownin Fig A Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc C Align the hole inthe top rail with those inthe top of the unitas shown in Fig B D Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3 8 Screws as shown in Fig C NOTE For safety reasons all four 4 screws MUST be securely fastened HOW TO INSTALL NOTE Top rail and Sliding Panels at each side are offsetto provide the proper pitch tothe rear of 5 16 This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage If you are not using the Side Panels for any reason this pitch to the rear must be maintained El Place uniton floor abench ora table There isa Leftand Right Window Filler Panel be sure to use the proper panel for each side When installed the flange for securing the panelin place to the window sill will be facing into the room A Hold the Accordion Panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the open end See Fig 1 B Slide the free end and I section of the panel into the cabinet as shown in Fig 2A 2B amp 3 Slide the panel down Be sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet 11 Heat Controller Inc Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Owner s Manual C Once the panelhas been
18. oom as needed Pivot horizontal louvers until the desired Up direction is obtained Move the Levers from side to side untilthe desired Left Right direction is obtained INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Yourair conditioneris designed to installin standard double hung windows with opening widths of 23 to 36 inches 584mm to 914mm See Fig 1 23 to 36 584 mm to 914mm Mounting Hardware 3 4 or1 2 Lock Frame Sash Lock Screws 2 7 Top Rail Hardware G CD 3 8 Screws Top Rail 4 1 Pack ging Top Rail Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of following size see Table 1 Side louvers andthe rear ofthe AC musthave clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser for heat removal The rear of the unit must be outdoors notinside a building or garage Table 1 5000 8000Btu h 10000 12000Btu h 14 356mm 15 1 2 394mm NOTE Save Carton and these Installation Instructions for future reference The carton isthe best way to store unit during winter orwhen notin use TOOLS NEEDED Phillips Screw Driver Drill If pilotholes are needed CAUTION When handling unit be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and rear coils NOTE The top rail hardware and the following Fig A Fig B and Fig C arenot applicable to the units more than 10000Btu h Before installing unit the top railmust be assembled on the unit For lt 10000Btu h
19. ors Vibration may have ahigh pitched chatter during the cooling cycle Unit may vibrate and make noise because of poor wall or window construction or incorrect installation Sound of RushingAir At the frontof the unit you may hear the soundof rushing air being moved bythe fan SS SS Ul Lo ni x SI a T a a T Pinging or Swishing Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause pinging or swishing sounds Gurgle Hiss Gurgling or hissing noise may y be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote as shown below and allits functions then follow the symbol for the functions you desire The unit can be controlled by the unit control alone or with the remote seuren CQ i Cum 7 OR TIME Temp Timer Temp Timer OR TIME O On ACTIVATES O oft eae ae NOTE Clear Air and or Follow ni 3 sen Se eee Me features only apply to Timer SLEEP MODE i a us certain models Your control O a aes panel may or may not have T a these features and display Dy O clean O Med lights Check the actual unit JETS NODE 5 D SET FAN SPEED you purchased to determine oo SY FOLLOW ME INDICATOR if these options apply on some models ENERGY TURNS UNIT SAVER MODE ON OR OFF On O
20. rs or smoke appliances plug comes from it e It may cause electric shock or e It may cause electric shock or e It may cause fire and electric shock fire due to heat generation fire due to heat generation Do not allow water to run in to electric parts S Do not operate with D Do not use the power wet hands or in a cord close to heating damp environment appliances e It may cause electric shock e It may cause fire and electric shock e It may cause failure of machine or electric shock Always install circuit Do not use the socket if breaker and a dedicated it is loose or damaged power circuit 0 Unplug the unit if strange sounds odors or smoke comes from it e Incorrect installation may cause e It may cause fire and electric shock e It may cause fire and electric shock fire and electric shock S Do not use a damaged or unspecified power cord D Do not use the power cord near flammable gas e It may cause electric shock or fire e If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an ji authorized serivce center or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard as gasoline benzene or combustiblies such thinner etc e It may cause an explosion or fire D Do not disassemble or modify unit e It may cause failure and electric shock Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Do not allow water to enter inside the unit When the air filter is to be removed do not touch the
21. the plug head Press the TEST button you will notice a click as the RESET button pops out 3 Press the RESET button again you will notice a click as the button engages 4 The power supply cord is now supplying electricity to the unit On some products this it also indicated by a light on the plug head NOTES e Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off e Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation e The power supply must be replaced if it fails reset when either the TEST button is pushed or it cannot be reset Anew one can be obtained from the product manufacturer o f power supply cord is damaged it cannot be repaired It MUST be replaced by one obtained from the product manufacturer NOTE This air conditioner is designed to be operated under condition as follows Outdoor Temp 64 4 109 4 F 18 43 C T Environment 69 8 125 6 F 21 52 C T Environment Cooling operation Indoor Temp 62 6 89 6 F 17 32 C T Environment 62 6 89 6 F 17 32 C T Environment Outdoor Temp 23 0 75 2 F 5 24 C T Environment 19 4 75 2 F 7 24 C T Environment Heat operation Indoor Temp 32 0 80 6 F 0 27 C T Environment 32 0 86 0 F 0 30 C T Environment Note Performance may be reduced outside of these operating temperatures 4 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R 410A Heat Controller Inc NORMAL SOUNDS High Pitched Chatter High efficiency compress
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