WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CATALOG NO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS AIR CONDITIONER SAFETY………………………………………………………………………………………….2 NORMAL CARE & MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………………………….3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………………………..5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………………………………..
INSTALLATION Complete step-by-step installation instructions are furnished with your unit. These instructions will be found on a separate page included with this manual or in the mounting kit assembly. Follow these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions with this manual for future reference. Your unit will be one of the following designs: • Unit with a window mounting kit These models are designed for mounting through an opening in a wall.
Front Grill and Filter Removal Fan Motor Care The front contains an air filter that can be removed on the left or right side of the front. To clean the filter use the following method for filter removal: The fan motor is permanently lubricated for long life. There is no need to oil the motor. Slide-out Chassis Removal from Outer Case 1. Remove two side Phillips screws attaching case to chassis base-pan. 2. Remove two control knobs. 3. Remove two side Phillips screws attaching front panel to case. 4.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions: • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet • Do not use an extension cord. • Do not remove ground prong. • Unplug air conditioner when servicing • Do not use an adapter • Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.
_______________________________________ Window Installation _______________________________________ Window opening measurements: • 27” min to 38” max (68.6 cm to 95.5 cm) opening width. • 16 ¼ min (41.3 cm) opening height. Electrical Requirements _ ______________________________________ Through-the-wall Installation _______________________________________ The wall opening measurements should be: • Height: 15 9/16” (39.5cm) plus twice the thickness of wood used to build frame. • Width: 22 13/16” (57.
_______________________________________ Recommended grounding method _______________________________________ This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________________________ UNPACKING 3. Remove front panel by removing 2 Phillips screws on both sides. 4. Remove both knobs from control panel. 5. Remove ground screw and ground wire from front of air conditioner base. Save ground screw. Remove packaging materials. • Remove and dispose or recycle all packaging materials.
Attach side curtains 1. Locate provided bag of screws 2. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in top and bottom curtain guides on air conditioner cabinet. 5. Slide curtain housing into guides as far as it will go. 6. Repeat above steps for left-hand curtain. _________________________________________ Attach Foam Adhesive Seal Back View Bottom View 3. Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the first screw through the middle hole of the curtain.
3. Repeat for left side. Adjust the cabinet until the distance on each side is the same. _______________________________________ Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame 1. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into window channel. Use a 3/32” drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the curtain housing and into the lower window sash. Front View 4. Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill 3 starter holes ½” deep through the 3 holes in the cabinet and into the window sill. 5.
Option 1 – Wood, metal or plastic molding When you are using wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame should line up with inside wall as shown. Complete Window Installation 1. Insert foam seal behind the top of the lower window sash and against the glass of the upper window. 2. Place window-lock bracket on top of lower window and against upper window sash. 3. Use a 3/32” drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the bracket and into the window sash. 4.
5. use existing holes and 6 - #10 x 1” wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame. NOTE: Do not over-tighten screws or cabinet will distort and provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner. 6. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet. NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently. 1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet. 4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface. 5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame. 6.
4. Position Ground wire pointing straight up. Put excess ground wire between coil and air conditioner cabinet. 5. 6. Install shipping screws on both sides of cabinet. Insert front tabs of front panel into top of cabinet and swing front into place. Attach bottom front of panel with front panel screws. Replace control knobs (on some models). 7. NOTE: For through-the-wall installations, if needed, install molding around room side of cabinet. 8. 9. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Dimensions of finished opening Outer Case Dimensions (chassis removed) General Instructions All compact room Air conditioners feature a slide-out chassis. Chassis and front cover must be removed from outer case for installation. Masonry Construction See CAUTION under General instructions. In masonry walls, cut or build a finished opening 15 9/16 inches high by 22 13/16 inches wide.
Placement of Outer Case in Opening Place outer case in opening, flush against one side of opening. Use carpenter’s level and ensure case is level from side to side and has a 3/8 inch slope from front to back (back of case must be 3/9 inch lower than front to ensure proper condensate drainage). If needed, use shims to level case (from side to side) and to obtain proper back slope.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________________________ While operation of all units is similar, controls vary slightly from model to model. Operating Controls section shows control panel of unit purchased and gives detailed information about operation of controls. Airflow Around Unit Select the highest fan speed and set temperature control to its coldest position.
Operating Controls Fan Control OFF Completely shuts off the unit. To prevent blowing fuses, wait two minutes after turning the unit off before turning it on again. LOW COOL Filters and circulates room air with the fan running continuously on low speed. Also cools and dehumidifies while the compressor is running. Select this setting for quiet cooling operation. HIGH COOL Filters and circulates room air with the fan running continuously on high speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner. Possible cause and suggested remedies are given for each problem. • UNIT WILL NOT RUN Push reset button on power cord. Set Fan control to position other than OFF. Make sure plug is firmly seated in outlet. Check for blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers. • LITTLE OR NO COOLING OR HEATING, (Fan and Compressor run) Set vent to CLOSED Remove obstruction from indoor grill or outdoor louvers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BTU COOLING BTU HEATING EER RATING WH12ZM 11600 – 11200 10700 – 8500 9.8 DEHUMIDIFICATION (pints/hour) AIRFLOW (CFM) VOLTAGE FREQUENCY AMPS COOLING AMPS HEATING WATTS COOLING WATTS HEATING PLUG TYPE POWER CORD RATING (amps) POWER CORD TYPE POWER CORD LENGTH REFRIGERANT REFRIGERANT CHARGE (oz.
WARRANTY International Refrigeration Products warrants that the product supplied is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is valid as long as this product is properly handled, installed, operated and serviced in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions shipped with this unit, and the warranty card is completed and mailed no later than 30 days after date of purchase.
