Fedders Window Air Conditioner User Manual

 Double-Hung Windows
Room Air Conditioner
Installation Instructions
and Owner's Manual
This manual must be left with the
owner of the equipment.
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Before using your air conditioner, please read
this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... eerste seen eee senses 2
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................eiieemiireeieeneneee. 4
3. NORMAL SOUNDS .................eeeeemnececennvecarenersneecent asen re coreanos reeeeee.. 5
4. AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES ...............ee.eeeneerreccarmier ene eres 6
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..............e..2reciiinn enn eee ens 7
6. CARE AND CLEANING ............e..eeecccecenenarccen ener eecten ee eee erronea. 11
7. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS..................eeeeececccerienen nene naci reee eeneeeeaa 12
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.
/\ CAUTION
® Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
e Contact the installer for installation of this unit.
* The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
* Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air
conditioner.
9 |f the power cord is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by
authorised personnel only.
© Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring
standards by authorised personnel only.
Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions
must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or
damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.
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This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
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fire due to heat generation.
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opened may cause wetting
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e Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
e This could injure the pet or
plant.
e |t may cause electric shock
and damage.
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is concern of damage due to
falling of unit.
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preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects.
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quality, etc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MN For your safety
rem 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. AI Electrical Information
In the event that the power supply
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
cord is damaged, it cannot be e Be 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
shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The power
| Do not, underany
+ | circumstances, cut, cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection
A | gif remove, or bypass against shock hazards.
ой the grounding prong/ | © Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall
grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker,
have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.
e Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
® Do not run air conditioner without side protective cover in place.
Power supply 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
® Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
e Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately
Operation of Current Device
(Applicable to the unitadopts 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 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.
* 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.
* If power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one obtained from the
product manufacturer.
NORMAL SOUNDS
High Pitched Chatter
High efficiency compressors
may have ahigh pitched chatter | ;
during the coolingcycle. Vibration
Unit may vibrateand make noise
because of poorwall or window
Construction or incorfectinstallation.
Sound of Rushing Air
At lhe frontof the unit, you may
hear the soundol rushing air
being moved bythe fan
Pinging or Switching
oplets of waterhitting condenser
during normal operationmay cause
"pinging or switching'sounds.
Gurgle/Hiss
“Gurgling or hissing"noise may
be heard due lo refrigerant
passing through evaporator
during normal operation
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POINTS FOR USING AIR CONDITIONER
[AWARNING To reduce the riskof fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
NOTE: If the air conditioner is turned off, wait 3 minutes before restarting. This allows pressure inside the
compressor and equalize. Failure to follow these instructions may be harmful to your unit.
To begin operating the air conditioner, follow these steps:
1. Set the thermostat to the highest number (coldest or cooler setting).
2. Set the selector control to the highest COOL setting.
3. Adjust the louver for comfortable air flow (see Air Directional Louvers).
4. Once the room has cooled, adjust the thermostat to the setting you find most comfortable.
5. Make sure that the air flow inside and outside are not obstructed by anything.
O. This air conditioner is designed to be operated under conditions as follows:
Ambient temp.: 18-43°C (64 F~109°F)
Operation temp.:17 -30°C (62°F~86°F)
Cooling Operation INTI The relative humidity of room should be less than 80%.
If the unit is usedin a condition with a relative humidity over
80%, there will be condensed water on the surface of the unit.
If the unit is operated beyond the conditions specified above, it may cause a failure of the unit.
AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
The controls featured in this manual are representative
Walt Three Minutes Before Restarting of many available models. Your model may offer slightly
TEMPERATURE different features.
Max Min
Cool 7 1 Coal
Va 2 Cool Mode
/ Na The desired cool setting is selected by rotating the knob to the
ón | right to the appropriate location.
\ | "HI COOL‘ has maximum cooling effect and airflow.
Ny?” "LO COOL” has minimum cooling effect and airflow.
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he Fan Mode
— Rotate the knob to the left to select your choice of fan speeds for air
E circulation.
\ NOTE: When selecting a fan speed, the compressor will not run.
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fan The thermostat is used to set the desired room temperature when the
COOLING unit is being operated in the COOL MODE."
To set the desired room temperature, rotate the thermostat switch
to the desired setting. After the set temperature is achieved the
thermostat will automatically start and stop the compressor in order
to maintain the desired set temperature.
Rotate the thermostat selector clockwise for higher cool settings.
Higher cool settings will provide lower room temperature. Rotate
the thermostat selector counter clockwise for lower cool settings.
Lower cool settings will provide higher room temperature.
Please always wait 3 minutes when turning unitoff then on again, and when changing
from cool to fan and backto cool. This prevents compressor from overheating & possible
circuit breaker tripping.
Air Directional Louvers
The louvers will allow you to direct the air flow
Eh A ; Left or Right throughoutthe room as needed.
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Left/Right direction is obtained.
Lever
Air Direction
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Yourair conditioneris designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of
22 to 36 inches(559mmto 914mm) (See Fig.1).
74 to 46"
So4mmi o B1 m0:
Wooden Windows
Mounting Hardware
3/4"Screws Lock Frame Sash Lock
(7) (2) (1)
Top Rail Hardware
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3/8 Screws Top Rail
(4) (1)
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical
opening of 14-1/2 inches (368mm). Side louvers and the rear
of the AC must have clear air space to allow enough airflow
through the condenser, for heatremoval. Therear ofthe unit
must be outdoors, notinside a building or garage.
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 pilot holes are needed)
CAUTION: When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from
sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and rear coils.
Before installing unit, the top rail must be assembled
on the unit.
Tool Needed: Phillips Screwdriver
A: Remove the airconditioner from the carton and place
on a flat surface.
B: Remove top railfrom the bottom of the packaging
material as shown in Fig. A
C: Align the hole in the top rail with those inthe
top of the unitas shownin Fig.B
D: Securethe top rail tothe unitwith the 3/8"
Screws as shown in Fig.C.
NOTE: For safetyreasons, allfour(4) screws
MUST be securely fastened.
HOW TO INSTALL
NOTE: Top railand Sliding Panels ateach 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 therear mustbe maintained.
En Place uniton floor, abench or a table. There isa Leftand Right Window Filler Panel- be sure
to use the proper panel foreach side. When installed the flange for securing the panelin place to
the window sill will be facinginto the room.
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A. Hold the Accordion Panel
in one hand and gently
pull back the centerto free
the open end. See Fig.1.
В. Slide the free and ("!” section) of the panel
into the cabinet as shown in Fig. 2A,2B 83.
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.
C. Once the panel has been installed on the side
of the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside
the frame channel by making slight adjustments.
Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into
the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top
and bottomrails of the cabinet. Fig.4.
D. Slide the panelall theway inand repeaton the
other side.
NOTE: If storm window blocks AC, see Fig. 11.
A 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,
Fig.6 3 Extend the side panels out againstthe window
frame (Fig.6).
4 Place the frame lock between the frame exten-
sions and the window sill as shown(Fig.7).
Drive 3/4 (19mm) locking screws through the
frame lock and into the sill (Fig.8).
NOTE: To preventwindow sill from splitting,
drill 1/8 (3mm) pilot holes before driving
screws.
Fig.7
5 Drive 1/2(13mm) locking screws through frame
holes into window sash (Fig.9/10)
6 To secure lower sashin place, attach right angle
sash lock with 3/4’(19mm) screw as shown(Fig.11).
Fig.11
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EL Cut foam seal andinsert inthe space between the
upper and lower sashes (Fig.12).
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If AC is Blocked by Storm Window
Fig.13 ; .
9 Add wood as shown in Fig. 13, orremove storm
pre window before air conditioneris installed,
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the
Storm window — 11/2 MIN Board drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted shut.
frame or other — (38 mm) thickness д Accumulated Rain Wateror Condensation must be
absitucion fed preter allowed to drain out.
a т pitch to rear,
ar along entire - ú
JL Г sill. Fasten Removing AC From Window
with nails or
LA Screws. * Turn AC off, and disconnect power cord.
¢ Remove sash seal from between windows, and
unscrew safety lock.
* Remove screws installed through frame and frame
lock.
¢ Close (slide) side panelsinto frame.
¢ Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash
and carefully “rock’ air conditioner backward to
drain any condensate water in base of unit. Be
carefully notto spillany remaining water while
lifting unitform window. Store parts WITH air
conditioner.
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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
EAR da The air filter should be checked at least once a
month to see if cleaning is necessary. Trapped
_==== = || e particles in the filter can build up and cause an
sinter tl accumulation of frost on the cooling coils.
== il * Remove the filter by sliding out from the right-
A hand side.
À e Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing deter-
gent and warm water. Rinse filter thoroughly.
Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be
sure the filter is thoroughly dry before replacing.
o Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the
filter clean.
Note: Never use hot water over 40 C(104F) 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.
= Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the
cabinet front.
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.
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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 materials in this appliance.
Problem Solution
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Air conditioner Wall plug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet
does not start House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker
Air from unit does
Selector Control in OFF position. Turn selector to the desired FAN or COOL setting.
Unit turned off by moving thermostat to a higher number and then immediately turning back to a colder
number. Wait approximately 3 minutes. Listen for compressor to start.
Unit turned off and then on too quickly. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Thermostat sel too low. Adjust thermostat to higher number for cooling.
Turn selector to a higher COOL position.
not feel cold Thermostat set too warm, Set thermostat to colder temperature.
enough Room temperature below 17°C(62°F). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 17C(62F).
Temperature sensing tube touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil.
Air conditioner Outdoor temperature below 18°C(64°F). To defrost the coil, set selector to FAN position.
cooling, but room
is too warm- ice
forming on cooling
Then, set thermostat to warmer position.
Air filter may be dirty. Clean filter, Refer to Care and Cleaning section. To defrost, set selector to FAN.
Thermostat sel too cold for night-time cooling. To defrost the coil, set selector to a FAN position.
coil behi nd Then, set thermostat to a warmer position.
decorative front.
; y Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
Air conditioner
cooling, but room
is too warm- NO
ice forming on
cooling coil behind
decorative front.
Thermostat set too warm. Turn thermostat clockwise to a colder 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 .
Doors, windows, registers, etc. Open- cold air escapes. Close doors, windows, registers.
Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time lo remove” Stored heat" from walls, cefling, floor and furniture.
Air conditioner
turns on and off
rapidly
Dirty air filter- air restricted. Clean air filter.
Outside temperature extremely hol. Set to high cool to bring air past cooling coils more frequently.
Noise when Air movement sound. This is normal . If too loud, turn selector to lower FAN setting.
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Sound of fan hitting water-moisture removal system. This is normal when humidity is high.
cooing Close doors, windows and registers.
Window vibration - poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer
Water dripping Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner slightly to the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to installation
INSIDE when instructions - check with installer,
unit is cooling.
Water dripping Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid days.
OUTSIDE when
unit is cooling.
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