9,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

PE1-09R-30

Operating Instructions

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Model No. PE I-O9R-30

© 2006 Soleus Air International

Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air PE1-09R-30 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):

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) Always place the unit on a level surface.

2) Never use or store gasoline or other flammable vapor or liquid near this unit unless instructed by this manual.

3) Maintain at least 10 inches (25 cm) clearance space around this unit. Do not block or cover air inlet or outlet grilles.

4) The unit must be connected to a correctly grounded power supply.

5) Do not start or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power plug.

6) Do not use an adapter plug or extension cord.

7) Do not use the unit in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.

8) Do not insert anything into the air outlet. Do not obstruct air inlet or outlet grills unless instructed by this manual.

9) Do not let children play near this unit.

10) Always inspect the cord for signs of damage before use. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service technician.

11) When cleaning the unit, always turn the unit offand unplug the power cord.

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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

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WARNING: This unit has a voltage rating of 115 volts.

The cord has a plug as shown in A. An adapter as shown in C is available for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles.

The

grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

The adapter should not be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.

DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF

THE GROUNDED PLUG.

SPECIFICATIONS

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The cooling capacity is meas- ured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F.

•

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.

•

Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting.

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These specifications are for reference only. For actual data, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.

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If the environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature, the air conditioner may not work properly.

MODEL

COOLING CAPACITY

HEATING CAPACITY

DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITY

POWER COOLING

HEATING

AIR FLOW VOLUME

POWER SOURCE

SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL

NET WEIGHT

OPERATING

TEMPERATURE

COOLING

HEATING

ASSEMBLED

DIMENSIONS

PACKAGE

REFRIGERANT

PE1-09R-30

9,000 BTU/H

1200 Watts

50 pts/Day

980 W

1350W

177 CFM

115V~60 HZ

9/12 AMP

HEATING/COOLING

46 dB(A)

75 Lbs

60.8°F-108°F

23T-89.6_F

17.75" W x 18.25" D x 32.5" H

21" W x 18.5" D x 34.5" H

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PRODUCT DIAGRAM

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Filter Compartment

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Drain

Port

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Evaporator Air Intake

Air Intake Hose

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY

PARTS

EXHAUSTHOSE

Hose Adapter

WINDOW KIT

Exhaust Hose

Window Kit

Adaptor

ASSEMBLY & 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 or heater modes, no outdoor air exchange takes place. The window kit and exhaust hose do not need to be installed when the unit is used as a fan or heater.

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

• Choose a suitable location, near a grounded electrical outlet and suitable window or door. Remove packaging and locate components.

• Extend both ends of the exhaust hoses approximately 6 inches.

• 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.

• Remove outlet covers from the back of the unit by screwing them counter-clockwise, then lifting up.

• Mount the exhaust hoses onto the back of the unit by locking the hose adapters into place.

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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 7)

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, Fan only, and Heater.

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 heating and cooling modes.

This

speed is next setting after low when pressing the speed control button.

The speeds will cycle through in this order: Low, Medium, High, Auto.

Each change in speed will be associated with a "beep" sound from the unit.

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Temperature

- Select the desired temperature by pressing either

•

or • key when using the unit in cooling or heating mode.

The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting.

After the temperature is set, the unit will display this temperature setting until it is changed by the user. The

Multi-color display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Press the °F/°C button on the control panel to select the desired temperature setting.

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 and back and forth.

6)

Timer

- To program the timer, press the TIMER ON button until the display shows a flashing" (_"_1 ,,

Press the • or • buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on.

Press the TIMER OFF button and the display on the unit will flash " 1_--!_o

". Press the • or • buttons to change the clock 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.

NOTE: The timer will also remember your settings when it is set. If you set the timer while in Air Conditioning mode, the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to the desired programmed times.

The timer will also remember the temperature settings, fan speed, and oscillation setting. The timer works when the unit is in Air Conditioner mode, Heating 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).

2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.

4) Press the Mode button until the" -_

" icon appears on the Multi-color display

5) Press the • or • buttons until the desired roomtemperature appears on the control panel display.

The temperature ranges from 61°F - 88 F (16 C - 31 C).

6) Selectthe

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).

2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER Button on the control panel.

4) Press the MODE button until the" _ "appears on the control panel display.

NOTE: The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifier mode.

The unit cools room slightly during the dehumidification.

Keep the windows and doors closed to aid the effectiveness of the unit in removing the moisture from the room.

NOTE: The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is lower than 61°F.

Fan Mode

1) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

2) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control 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® room.

pattern; back and forth and up and down, spreading more air throughout the

NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode.

Heatinq 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) Press the Tor • buttons until the desiredroom temperature appears on the control panel display.

The temperature ranges from 61 F - 88 F (16 C - 31 C).

5) Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button.

It is recommended to set the fan speed to low.

Auto Mode

1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6 & 7).

2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.

3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.

4) Press the MODE button until the" _ _ " icon appears on the control panel display.

Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN button.

Dehumidifier modewhentheroomtemperature

And

Air Conditioner mode when the room temperature is above 80 F.

Emerqency Condensate Holdinq 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 offand the" _ "will appear on the control panel display.

To empty the condensate tank, pull the drain plug at the bottom back of the unit. You will need a small pan, approximately 1" high to catch the water coming out of the condensate tank.

Once the condensate tank is drained, the unit will begin working within a few minutes.

The emergency condensate tank is approximately 1.5 Liters of water.

Another option is to purchase a small hose from a hardware store that can fit around the 5/8" drain plug on the back of the unit and drain the unit into a gravity drain or larger pan for continuous drainage.

It is not advised to use continuous drainage when the room temperature is higher than 90°F.

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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE COArTROL

MODE BUTTON

FAN

SWING (LOUVER

OSCILLATION) --

SLEEP BUTTON

HOUR SELECTER

DISPLAY

TEMP

SETTING

TIMER ON

rIMER OFF

MINUTE SELECTER

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1)

Power On and

Off - Press the POWER (110) 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, Heating, and Auto mode, the selected temperature will appear on the remote control display.

When the unit is in Fan mode and Dehumidifier mode you will see the "- -" icon instead of the set temperature.

This shows that temperature selection is not available when the unit is in Fan or Dehumidifier mode.

2)

Mode Selection

- Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes:

Auto, Air

Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater mode.

The upper left square on the Remote control display will light up showing which mode is selected.

In Air Conditioner mode the display will show

"COOLING", in Heating mode the display will show "HEAT", in Dehumidifier mode the display will show "DRY", in Fan mode the display will show "FAN", and in Auto mode the display will show

"AUTO".

3)

Fan Speed

- Press the FAN speed button to cycle through low, medium, and high fan speeds.

The display on the remote control will show LOW, MED, & HIGH under the "SPEED" label on the remote control LCD display.

There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes.

This speed is 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 wilt not be a fan speed displayed on the remote control.

4)

Temperature Settinfl

- When the unit is in Air Conditioner or Heating mode you can select your desired temperature.

Press the • or • to select your desired temperature setting.

The temperature on the LCD display on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly.

ously will change the temperature select between °F and °C.

Pressing the •and • buttons simultane-

5)

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 and back and forth.

The bottom left square of the remote control display will show the "<-----_' icon when WAVEFLO® oscillation (SWING) is selected.

6)

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 1 with each press of the HOUR button.

Press the T-OFF button and the remote control display will flash the desired auto-off timer.

Press the MIN and HOUR buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off.

The timer is set when the auto-offtime stops flashing and the words "ON" and "OFF" are displayed next to the time.

7)

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.

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MAINTENANCE

Note: Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to performing any maintenance on the unit.

Clean or replace filter - If the air filter is blocked with a dust, the airflow volume may reduce.

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 alter it is thoroughly dried.

4) If the filter is torn or unusable, order a new filter by calling the customer service number on the warranty page of this manual.

Clean the unit Housing

1) Keep the unit from being exposed directly to the sun to prevent color fading.

2) Clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel.

Storing the Unit for an Extended Period of Time or Transporting the unit

1) Empty any excess water by unplugging the water drainage stop in the back of the unit (located at the bottom).

2) Unplug the unit.

3) The unit should be stored in a cool dry place.

DISCLAIMER

ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER'S MANUAL ARE THE

PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER.

SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT

TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWlTHIN.

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WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air PE1-09R-30 Portable Air Conditioner to be free of defects 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 in 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 is returned during the warranty period.

As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the consumer must present this Warranty Certificate along with a copy of the original purchase invoice.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

• Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.

• Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions.

• Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.

• Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus International Inc.

• 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, salvaged, 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 Warranty, Technical Support, Customer Service, Missing or Defective Parts

Please Call (888) 876-5387

Or Write To:

Soleus International Inc.

9451 Telstar Ave.

El Monte, CA 91731 USA

_.soleusair.com

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