Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump Technology PH4-13R-01 Operating Instructions 3092402 © 2011 Soleus Air International
Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump Technology. 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 with Heat Pump technology. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Hoses (2) Hose Adapters (2) Window Kit Adapter (2) Air Intake and Outlet Covers (2) Remote Control AAA Batteries (2) Window Kit - 4 Sliding Panels (1 dual hose panel, 1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels) Air Intake Vent for Single Hose Installation (Additional Accessory) (1) Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS • The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F. • Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.
LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord and plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexible cord with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.
PARTS & ASSEMBLY PARTS EXHAUST HOSES WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner, heater, or dehumidifier, the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts hot air (in AC or dehumidifier mode) or cool air (in Heat mode) out of the room to complete the air exchange. When the unit is operating in fan mode, 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.
DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION - To quickly and efficiently cool a large area. NOTE: The air conditioner in the images below may differ from the air conditioner you purchased. These images are for your reference and show how to connect any Soleus Air dual hose air conditioner. When using to a sliding door, it is recommend to make the air outlet up to air inlet.
WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY 1 Parts A) 2 Track Screws B) 2 Wing Nuts C1 & C2) 2 Hose Panels, one with Two Exhaust Hose Openings D) 1 Sliding Track Panel 5. Next, take the other Hose Panel (C2) and connect it to Hose Panel (C1) by placing the Sliding Track Panel (D) over the Track Screw (A) on Hose Panel (C2). 2. Assembly: First, take the Track Screws (A) and screw one into each of the small holes found on the Hose Panels (C1 & C2). 6.
SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST & WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When you want quick spot cooling, install the PH4-13R-01 using the single hose window kit installation. For Single Hose Installation Install only the left exhaust hose over the circular air outlet (this outlet will be on the left side of the unit when you are facing the back of the unit). Cover the right circular air intake using the exhaust intake cover.
CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL & MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY TEMP & TIMER SELECTION CONTROL PANEL FAN SPEED BUTTON SWING BUTTON POWER BUTTON TIMER BUTTONS TEMP SELECT MODE BUTTON MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY FAN SPEED AUTO A/C DEHUM.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9) 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.
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. NOTE: When the unit is running on cooling mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be vented outside using the supplied window kit.
Auto Mode 1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6 7 & 8). 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 “ by pressing the FAN SPEED button. ” icon appears on the control panel display.
Emergency Condensate Holding 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 off and the “ ” will appear on the control panel display. To empty the condensate tank, unscrew the screw plug at the bottom back of the unit.
OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL LCD DISPLAY MODE BUTTON FAN SPEED POWER BUTTON TEMP SETTING SWING (LOUVER OSCILLATION) TIMER ON SLEEP BUTTON HOUR SELECTER TIMER OFF MINUTE SELECTER 14
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1) Power On and Off - If the unit is already on, press the POWER (I/O) button on the remote while pointing the remote away from the unit. This will turn the remote on. If the unit is off, now press the POWER (I/O) 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.
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.
WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump 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.
