OWNER S MANUAL. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A: BG-81G BG-101G BG-103G BG-123G BG-143G BGE-103G BGE-123G

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1 OWNER S MANUAL Room Air Conditioner with R-410A: BG-81G BG-101G BG-103G BG-13G BG-143G BGE-103G BGE-13G Heat Controller, Inc Wellworth Ave. Jackson, MI 4903 (517)

2 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NORMAL SOUNDS AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 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 an authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit. Contact an authorized installer for installation of this unit. If the power cord needs to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by authorized service personnel only. Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national and local electric codes and must be performed by authorized personnel only. 1

3 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions to the user propert damage, the instructions must be must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or operation due to ignoring instructions may cause or damage. damage. The seriousness The seriousness is classified by the following indications. is following indications. WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property. anings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below. Plug in power plug cord properly. plug properly Otherwise, it may cause electric it electric shock or fire due to or excess heat generation. Do not modify power cord length or share Do not modify power cord the outlet with other length or share the outlet appliances. with other appliances. It It may cause electric shock or electric shock or fire due to heat generation. Never do this. Always do this. WARNING Do not operate or stop the open the unit unit by inserting or pulling during operation out the power plug. It may cause electric shock or fire electric shock due to heat generation. Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or Do not operate with wet pulling out the power hands or in damp plug environment. It may cause electric shock. electric shock or fire due to heat generation Do not damage or use an Always ensure unspecified power cord. effective grounding It may cause electric shock or fire. Incorrect grounding If the power cord is damaged, it electric shock must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. strange sounds, Unplug the unit if Do not direct airflow at odors or smoke room occupants only. comes from it. This could damage your health. It may cause fire and electric shock Always ensure effective Do not operate with Do not allow water to run use the power Always install circuit Do not allow water earthing. wet hands or in a into electric parts. cord close heating breaker and a dedicated to run in to electric power circuit. damp environment appliances parts Incorrect earthing may cause It may cause failure of machine Incorrect installation may cause It electric shock. may cause electric shock or electric shock. It may cause fire and electric shock fire and electric shock. It may cause failure of machine or electric shock Unplug the unit if strange Do not use the socket if it is Do not open the unit sounds, smell, or smoke Unplug the unit if loose or damaged. Always install circuit during operation. Do not use the socket if comes from it. strange sounds, breaker and a dedicated it is loose or damaged It may cause fire and electric odors or smoke It may cause fire and electric power circuit It may cause electric shock. shock. comes from it. shock. Incorrect installation may cause It may cause fire and electric shock It Keep firearms away. may cause and electric shock Do not use the power cord fire and electric shock Do not use the power cord near close to heating appliances. flammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline, benzene, thinner, etc. Do not use a damaged or unspecified power cord Do not use the power It may cause fire. It may cause fire and electric It may cause an explosion or fire. cord near flammable gas It may cause electric shock or fire shock. or combustiblies, such If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized Ventilate room before operating air serivce center or a qualified person in order to avoid Do not disassemble or modify unit. a hazard gasoline, benzene, conditioner if there is a gas leakage from thinner, etc. another appliance. Do not disassemble or modify unit. It may cause an explosion or fire It It may cause explosion, fire and, burns. failure and electric shock It may cause failure and electric shock.

4 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. CAUTION When the air filter is to be is to be removed, do not touch the do touch the metal parts of the unit. the It It may cause an injury. an due to sharp edges of components. Do not clean the air allow water to conditioner with water. enter inside the unit during cleaning Water may enter the unit and enter the and degrade degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock cause an electric shock. Ventilate the room well when the used together with a stove, when with etc. a gas stove or if there is a gas leak An oxygen shortage may occur. An oxygen shortage may occur May cause explosion, fire and/or burns When the unit is to be is to be cleaned, switch off, and turn cleaned, switch off, and off the circuit breaker. turn off the circuit breaker Do not clean unit when Do not clean unit when power is on as it may power is on as it may cause cause fire and electric shock fire and electric shock, it may cause an injury. Stop operation and close Stop operation and close the window in storm or the window in storm or hurricane hurricane. Operation with windows opened may allow Operation with windows rain to enter inside and damage property opened may cause wetting of indoor and soaking of household furniture. Do not place obstacles Do not place obstacles around air-inlets or inside around air-inlets or inside of air-outlet It may of air-outlet. cause failure of appliance or accident It may cause failure of appliance or accident. Do not use strong detergents such as wax or thinner; Do not use strong detergent such as wax or use a damp, soft cloth Appearance thinner but use a soft cloth. may be deteriorated due to change of product color or scratching Appearance may be of its surface deteriorated due to change of product color or scratching of its surface. Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges could cause injury. Do not put a pet or house Hold the plug by the plant where it will be head of the power plug exposed to direct air flow. when taking it out This could injure the pet or It may cause electric shock and damage plant. Ensure that the installation bracket of of the power plug when outdoor appliance is Hold the plug by the head taking it out. not damaged It may cause electric shock If bracket is damaged, there is concern and damage. of damage due to falling of unit. Do not place heavy object the power cord Ensure that the installation bracket of the outdoor appliance is not damaged and ensure that due to prolonged exposure. cord is not compressed There If bracket is damaged, there danger of fire or electric shock is concern of damage due to falling of unit. Use caution when unpacking and installing Do not place heavy object on the power cord and ensure that the cord Sharp is not compressed. edges could cause injury There is danger of fire or electric shock. Do not use for special Turn off the main power purposes. switch when not using the unit for a long time Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, It may cause failure of product or fire pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration of quality, etc. Always insert the filters Turn off the main power securely. Clean filter switch when not once every two using the weeks unit for a long time. Operation without filters may cause It may cause failure of product or fire. Operation with dirty/clogged filters may cause failure Do not drink water Always insert the filters drained from air conditioner securely. Clean filter once It every two weeks. contains contaminants and could make you sick Operation without filters may cause failure. If water enters the unit, turn the unit off at the Do not drink water drained from air conditioner. power outlet and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate supply by taking It contains contaminants and power-plug out and contact a qualified service could make you sick. technician Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an If water enters the unit, turn the unit off at the power electric shock outlet and switch off the circuit breaker. Isolate supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a qualified service technician. 3

5 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE 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 the section Operation of Current Device for details. Device for In the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired-it must be replaced with a cord from the Product Manufacturer., Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug and current detection device, WARNING 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. WARNING Electrical Information Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which 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 cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. 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. Do not run air conditioner without side protective cover in place. This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Operation of Current Device 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. Plug in & press RESET TEST RESET NOTE: Some plugs have buttons on the top.. 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: Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off. Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation. The power supply must be replaced if it fails reset when either the TEST button is pushed, or it cannot be reset. A new 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. 4

6 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. High Pitched Chatter High efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle. Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise and make noise because of poor wall or window or window construction or incorrect installation. or incorrect installation. Sound of Rushing Air At the front of the unit, you may hear the sound of rushing air being moved by the fan Pinging or Switching Swishing Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause pinging or switching sounds. swishing sounds. Gurgle/Hiss Gurgling or hissing noise may be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation. AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before you you begin, begin, thoroughly familiarize familiarize yourself yourself with the with control the control panel and panel remote and as remote shown as below shown below and all all its its functions. functions, The then unit follow can be the controlled symbol for by the functions unit control you alone desire. or with The unit the remote. can be controlled by the unit control alone or with the remote. UNIT CONTROL Temp Temp Temp Temp Energy Saver Sleep Timer Timer Clean Check Air Filter Energy Saver Sleep Timer Timer Check Filter Fan Dry High d Fan Heat Dry High d Mode Timer Fan Mode Timer Fan Auto Cool On Off Auto Low On/Off Auto Cool On Off Auto Low On/Off (Cooling BG Only Series Models) (cooling only models) (Electric BGE Heating SeriesModels) (electric heating models) 5 5

7 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: Temp Timer Clean Check Air Filter High d Fan DO THIS: Press the On/Off button. Auto Low On/Off TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTING: Sleep Timer Timer Temp Temp On Off Timer High d Fan Auto Low DO THIS: Press to raise Press to lower NOTE: Press or hold either Up( ) or Down ( ) button until the desired temperature is seen on the display. This temperature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 6 F(17 C) and 86 F(30 C). Except under Heating mode, the temperature is adjustable between 60 F(16 C) and 90 F(3 C).If you want the display to read the actual room temperature, see To Operate on Fan Only section. TO ADJUST FAN SPEEDS: Temp Temp Sleep Timer Timer High d Timer Fan DO THIS: Press to select appropriate fan speed NOTE: Used to select the the Fan Fan Speed in in four four steps-auto, Auto, Low, d Low, or d High. or Each High. time Each the time button the is button pressed, is the pressed, fan speed the mode fan speed is shifted. mode If Auto is shifted. mode is selected, the fan mode is automatically controlled. (See To Select the Operating Mode section for more information on this feature.) On Off Auto Low 6

8 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES(CONTINUED) TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE: Energy Saver Fan Dry Sleep Timer Mode Timer Temp Auto Cool On Off TO USE THE ENERGY SAVER FEATURE: Energy Saver Fan Dry Sleep Timer Mode Timer Temp Auto Cool On Off DO THIS: Press the Mode button. DO THIS: Press the button NOTE: To choose operating mode, mode, press press the the Mode Mode button. button. Each Each time you time press you the press button, the a button, mode is a selected mode is in selected a sequence in that a sequence goes from Auto, that goes Cool, Dry, from Heat Auto, (Heat Cool, mode Dry only, Heat (Cooling applies to only models models with Electric without) Heat) and and Fan. Fan. The The indicator light beside each will mode be illuminated will be illuminated and remained and remain on on once while the mode is is selected. To operate on Auto feature: In this mode, the fan speed cannot be adjusted, it starts automatically at a speed according to the room temperature. If the room does not get too warm, it will stay at Low speed. To operate on Fan Only: Use this function only when cooling is not desired, such as for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air(on some models). (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. During this function, the display will show the actual room temperature, not the set temperature as in the cooling mode. NOTE: In this mode, the fan will continue to run for 3 minutes after the compressor shuts off. The fan then cycles on for minutes at 10 minute intervals until the room temperature is above the set temperature, at which time the compressor turns back on and cooling starts. SLEEP FEATURE: Energy Saver Fan Dry Temp Sleep Timer Mode Timer Auto Cool On Off DO THIS: Press Sleep button NOTE: In this mode the selected temperature will increase by degrees F every 30 F 30 minutes after after the mode the mode is selected. is selected. The temperature will then increase by another degrees F after an additional 30 minutes. This new temperature will be maintained for 7 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. 7 7

9 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES(CONTINUED) TIMER: AUTO START/ STOP FEATURE: Energy Saver Fan Dry Temp Sleep Timer Mode Timer Auto Cool On Off CHECK FILTER FEATURE: DO THIS: Press Timer button NOTE: First press the the Timer button, the the indicator light light besides besides word On word illuminates On illuminates. and indicates It indicates the Auto Start the Auto Start program program is initiated. is initiated. Press or hold the Up( ) or Down( ) to change the Auto time by 0.5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 4 hours. The control will count down the time remaining until start. The selected time will register in 5 second and the system will automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting. Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time will cancel the Auto Start/Stop function. Temp Timer Clean Check Air Filter High d Fan On/Off Auto Low DO THIS: Press Check Filter button NOTE: This feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter for more efficient operation. The LED(light) will illuminate after 50 hours of operation. To reset after cleaning the filter, press the Check Filter button and the light will go off. CLEAN AIR FEATURE: (on some models) Temp Timer Clean Check Air Filter DO THIS: Press Clean Air button NOTE: Press the the Clean Air Air button, the the ion ion generator is is energized gized and and will will help help to remove to remove pollen pollen and and impurities from from the the air, air, and and trap trap them them in the in filter. the filter. High d Fan FOLLOW ME FEATURE: (on some models) Auto Low Temp Timer Clean Check Filter Air High d Fan Auto Low On/Off On/Off Light flashing NOTE: This feature can be be activated from from the the remote remote control ONLY. The The remote control serves serves as a as remote a remote thermostat thermostat allowing for allowing the precise for the temperature precise temperature control its location control rather its location. than from the unit s To temperature activate the sensor. feature, point the remote control To activate towards the the unit and feature, press point the the remote control towards the unit and press the button. The button. The remote display is actual temperature at its location. The remote control will send this remote display is actual temperature at its location. The signal to the air conditioner every 3 minutes interval until remote press control the will send this button signal again. to the air If conditioner the unit does every not 3 minutes receive until the the signal button during is pressed any 7 minute again. If interval, the unit does the unit not will receive beep the to indicate the signal during any 7 mode minute has interval, ended. the unit will beep to indicate The the actual temperature mode has ended. can be displayed at the unit by The pressing actual temperature the Fan Only can mode. be displayed When at in the unit Cool by mode, pressing the the unit Fan display Only mode. indicates When the in the set Cool temperature. mode, the unit display indicates the set temperature. 8 8

10 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. 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. The cooling Cool circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if start the unit if the is unit turned is turned off and off on quickly. and on This quickly. prevents This overheating prevents overheating of the compressor of the compressor and possible and circuit possible breaker circuit tripping. breaker The fan tripping. will continue The fan will to run continue during this to run time. during this time. The control will maintain any set temperature within F, between 60 F and 90 F degrees. The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press and hold the Up and Down Temp/Timer buttons at the same time, for 3 seconds. Air Directional Louvers The 4-way air directional louvers allow you to direct the air flow Up or Down and Left or Right throughout the room as needed. To adjust the air directional louvers side-to -side, use the center handles as you move it side-to-side. Air Direction(4- way) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Do This First Existing (for existing Wall sleeve) Sleeve Installation: 1 Note that the air conditioner dimensions are: 4 inches wide, 14 / inches high, and 181/ inches deep(without front). Install Air Conditioner according to these installation instructions to achieve the best performance. Save these installation instructions for future reference. Items in Kit You may not need all parts in the kit. Discard unused parts. Qty. Tapered Spacer Blocks 17 Long Centering/Support Blocks 4 1 / x3 1 x1 1 / / Plastic Divider 1/8 x4 1 / x14 1 / 1 Stuffer Seal 1 x1 1 / x84 1 Seal 1 / x1 1 x6 1 / / Seal 1 / x1 1 / x14 Seal 1 x3/8 x6 1 / / Seal 1 / x3/8 x14 Seal 1 x3/4 x14 1 Trim Frame(side legs) Trim Frame(top & bottom legs) Ground Wire(green) 1 Nut for grounding screw 1 Grounding Screw 1 Grille(plastic) 1 Grille Aluminum 1 Nuts(plastic) 4 Screw Washer 4 9

11 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(CONTINUED) How to Install 1. Identify the wall-sleeve brand for your installation, from the chart below. Brand Wall Sleeve Dimensions (inches) Width Height Depth White-Westinghouse Frigidaire Carrier General Electric/Hotpoint Whirlpool Fedders/Emerson Sears/Kenmore Carrier Emerson/Fedders Friedrich 51/ 151/4 16,171/ or 6 155/8 16 7/8 57/8 161/ 171/8 or /4 163/4 or 19 3/4 53/4 167/8 18 5/8 63/4 153/4 15 3/ NOTE: All wall sleeves used to mount the new Air Conditioner must be in sound structural condition and have a rear grille that securely attaches to sleeve, or rear flange that serves as a stop for the Air Conditioner. CAUTION: When When installation is complete is complete, the replacement unit unit MUST MUST have have a a rearward slope as shown. Also, And ensure the RUBBER CLAMP on the chassis at at the the back back of of the the unit unit has been had been removed removed before before placing place the unit the unit into the into sleeve. the sleeve. But if the But rearward if the rearward slope is slope more than is more 1/, than do not 1 / remove, do not the remove Rubber the Clamp Rubber before Clamp installation. before installation. REAR Wall Sleeve / UNIT 1 /4 to 5 /16 FRONT LEVEL. Remove old Air Conditioner from wall sleeve and prepare wall sleeve as follows: --- Clean interior (do not disturb seals). --- Wall sleeve must be securely fastened in wall before installing Air Conditioner. Drive more nails or screws through sleeve, into wall, if needed. --- Repair paint if needed. 3. If not existing, drill a 3/16 clearance hole for grounding screw through left side of wall sleeve, in a clear area about 3 inches maximum (to suit) back from front edge of sleeve as shown below. Next attach ground wire inside sleeve, using grounding screw and nut. Pull loose end of ground wire out front of sleeve, and temporarily bend it down and around lower edge of sleeve. Wall sleeve to unit sleeve grounding 1 RUBBER CLAMP 3 Max. 4. Prepare the wall sleeve for installation of the new unit per the following Brand instructions. #1 Emerson 15 Deep # Fedders 19 3 /4 Deep #3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 3 /4 Deep #4 General Electric/Hotpoint 16 7 /8/ Deep #5 Sears or Carrier 18 5 /8/ Deep #6 Whirlpool 17 1 /8/ Deep #7 Whirlpool 3 Deep #8 White-Westinghouse/ /4 Deep Frigidaire/Carrier #9 White-Westinghouse/Frigidaire Deep 5. Install new unit into wall sleeve. 6. To attach ground wire to the new unit, remove the screw from the left side front. 7. Assemble and install the Trim Frame (see instruction). 3/16 Hole

12 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. If this is an existing sleeve, and there is an existing rear grille, the louvers will have to be bent as per the instructions at the beginning of each section. If this proves too difficult to accomplish; either: EITHER 1. Remove the existing grille.. Place the included aluminum grille towards the rear of the unit. 3. Mark through the hole positions. 4. Drill through the sleeves flanges with a 1/8 drill bit. 5. Attached the new grille with self-threading screws and washers(not included). 6. It It is VERY IMPORTANT that that the the grille grill is e installed is placed exactly exactly as shown as shown below. below. 11

13 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual Wall Sleeve Brands: #1 Emerson 15 Deep Remove existing rear rear grille grille and replace as shown with on provided Page 11 louvered of this manual rear panel. and Install replace as shown with provided here. louvered NOTE: You rear may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Attach(1)1 1 x x3/8 3/8 x5 x 5 long seal in at the top center of the at sleeve. the top Remove of the sleeve. the backing Remove paper the and backing press into paper position. and press into position. 3. Attach the () 1 1 x x3/8 3/8 x x14 14 long seals seals to to the the bottom left and left and right right sides sides of the of sleeve. the sleeve. 4. Cut () 1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x x5 14 to long 5 seal long seals, to 14 and long, attach and them to attach the vertical it to the sections vertical of sections the rear grille of the as rear shown. grille as shown. 5. Attach ()4 1 /x3 1 / x1 1 / centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 6. Gently slide unit into sleeve. 7. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on on the left left side of of unit. 8. Remove the plastic washer from the screw. 9. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet. 10.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled. 11.Seal & Frame the unit as described on page the last. page of these instructions. 1. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page

14 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. Wall Sleeve Brands: # Fedders 193/ 4 Deep 1. Remove existing rear rear grille grille and replace as shown with on Page provided 11 of this louvered manual rear and panel. replace Install with as provided shown here. NOTE: louvered You rear may panel. need to Install drill holes as shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Attach()4 1/ x3 1/ / x1 1/ / centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 3. Cut () 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below. into two pieces /4 Cut Cut Here Tapered Spacer Block 1 4 Protection Paper Backing 3 4. The 4 section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. The remaining portion will be placed behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit Attach (1)1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x 5 x5 long seal seal at in the the top center of the sleeve. at the top Remove of the the sleeve. backing Remove paper and the backing press into position. paper and press into position Attach the () () 1 1 x3/8 x 3/8 x14 x 14 seals long to seals the left to the and right bottom sides left and of the right sleeve. sides of the sleeve Cut () 1 1 x x3/8 3/8 x x5 14 to long 5 seal long to seals, 14 long and attach and them attach to the it vertical to the sections vertical of sections the rear of grille the as rear grille shown. as shown Gently slide unit into sleeve Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on left side of unit Remove the plastic washer from the screw Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 1. 13

15 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual Wall Sleeve Brands: #3 Fedders or Friedrich 16 / Deep Remove existing rear rear grille grille and as replace shown with on Page 11 provided of this manual louvered and rear replace panel. Install with provided as shown here. louvered NOTE: You rear may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.. Attach()4 1/ x3 1/ / x1 1/ / centering/support blocks one on each side wall. Place in center of side wall with the tapered end facing the opening. 3. Cut () 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into three pieces /4 Tapered Spacer Block 1 Cut Here 1-1/ -1/ Protection Paper Backing 3 4. The 1 / section is placed in front of the rib on base with the tapered end facing the back of the sleeve. Cut the remaining portion to 1 1 / and placed behind the rib again sloping toward the rear of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slope on the unit Attach (1) (1)1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x 5 x5 long long seal seal at in the the top center of the sleeve. at the top Remove of the the sleeve. backing Remove paper and the press backing into position. paper and press into position Attach the () () 1 1 x3/8 x 3/8 x14 x 14 seals long to seals the left to the and right bottom sides left and of the right sleeve. sides of the sleeve Cut () 1 1 x x3/8 3/8 x x5 14 to long 5 seal long to seals, 14 long and attach and them attach to the it vertical to the sections vertical of sections the rear of grille the as rear grille shown. as shown Gently slide unit into sleeve Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on left side of unit Remove the plastic washer from the screw Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 1. 14

16 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. Wall Sleeve Brands: #4 General Electra/Hotpoint 167 / 8 Deep 1. Remove existing rear rear grille grille and as replace shown with on Page 11 of provided this manual louvered and rear replace panel. Install with provided as shown here. louvered NOTE: You rear may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.. Cut () 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces. cut here /4 Tapered Spacer Block 1 13 Cut Here Protection Paper Backing 3. Install as shown with the tapered end 1 / from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit. 4. Attach (1)1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x 5 x5 long seal seal at in the the top center of the sleeve. at the top Remove of the the sleeve. backing Remove paper and the backing press into position. paper and press into position. 5. Attach the () () 1 1 x3/8 x 3/8 x14 x 14 seals long to seals the left to the and bottom right sides left and of the right sleeve. sides of the sleeve. 6. Cut () 1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x x5 14 to long 5 seal long seals, to 14 and long attach them and attach to the vertical it to the sections vertical of sections the rear of grille the as rear shown. grille as shown. 7. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve. 8. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on left side of unit. 9. Remove the plastic washer from the screw. 10. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet. 11.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled. 1.Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions. 13. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 1. 15

17 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual Wall Sleeve Brands: #5 Sears or Carrier 51S Series 5 ( 18 / 8 Deep) Remove Remove existing existing rear rear grille grille and replace as shown with on provided Page 11 louvered of this manual rear panel. and Install replace as shown with provided here. louvered NOTE: You rear may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Install () tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve as shown. DO NOT CUT THERE BLOCKS. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit. 3. Install as shown with the tapered end 1 / from the back of the sleeve. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit Attach (1)1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x 5 x5 long seal seal at in the the top center of the sleeve. at the top Remove of the the sleeve. backing Remove paper and the backing press into position. paper and press into position Attach the () () 1 1 x3/8 x 3/8 x14 x 14 seals long to seals the left to the and bottom left right and sides right of sides the sleeve. of the sleeve Cut () 1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x x5 14 to long 5 long seal seals, to 14 and long attach them and attach to the vertical it to the sections vertical of sections the rear of grille the as rear shown. grille as shown Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on left side of unit Remove the plastic washer from the screw Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 1. 16

18 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. Wall Sleeve Brands: #6 Whirlpool 171/ 8 Deep Remove existing rear rear grille grille and as replace shown with on Page 11 of provided this manual louvered and rear replace panel. with Install provided as shown here. louvered NOTE: You rear may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille.. Cut () 17 Tapered Spacer Blocks as shown below into two pieces /4 Cut Here Cut Here Tapered Spacer Block 1 13 Protection Paper Backing Install to the floor of the sleeve as shown. This helps induce a rearward slop on the unit Attach (1)1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x 5 x5 long seal seal at in the the top center of the sleeve. at the top Remove of the the sleeve. backing Remove paper and the backing press into position. paper and press into position Attach the () () 1 1 x3/8 x 3/8 x14 x 14 seals long to seals the left to the and left and right sides of of the the sleeve Cut () 1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x x5 14 to long 5 seal long seals, to 14 and long attach them and attach to the vertical it to the sections vertical of sections the rear of grille the as rear shown. grille as shown Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on left side of unit Remove the plastic washer from the screw Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled. 1.Seal 11. & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 1. 17

19 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual Wall Sleeve Brands: #7 Whirlpool ( 3 Deep) Remove existing rear rear grille grille and as replace shown with on Page 11 of provided this manual louvered and rear replace panel. with Install provided as shown here. louvered NOTE: rear You may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using the method described below:. Place () () 1 x1 1 1 / x14 1 x14 seals seals against against each side. each (do side. not attach) 3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is attached. 4. If position is Ok, remove unit and proceed to the next step. If not go to step Attach (1)11 x x1 1 / 1 x x5 5 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position. 6. Attach () 1 x1 1 1 x 1 / x x14 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve. 7. Cut () 1 1 x x1 1 / 1 /x x5 14 to long 5 long seal seals to 14 long and attach to the vertical sections of the grille as shown. 8. Attach the tapered spacer blocks to the floor of the sleeve. Now go to step Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into the room. 9. Attach 1 1 x 3 /4 x x14 14 long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear grille. 10. Attach () 4 1 / x x3 3 1 // x1 x 1 / / foam blocks with the slot overlapping the seal above. 11. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to trim the length to size. 1. Repeat steps 9-11 for the other vertical shown portion of the grille as shown in the picture. 13. Attach () 11 x x1 1 / 1 x x14 14 seals along the sides of the sleeve again making sure all seals are flush. 14.Cut the 11 x x1 1 / 1 / x x5 5 seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The The pieces pieces must must fit flush be to fitted the edge flush of to the the divider. edge of the divider. 15. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve. 16. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 1st screw from front on left side of unit. 17. Remove the plastic washer from the screw. 18. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet. 19.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled. 0.Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions. 1. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page

20 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. Wall Sleeve Brands: #8 White Westinghouse/Frigidaire/ Carrier 5F Series ( / Deep) 1. 1.Remove existing rear rear grille grille and as replace shown with on Page 11 provided of this manual louvered and rear replace panel. Install with provided as shown here. louvered NOTE: You rear may panel. need Install to drill as holes shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille Attach (1) (1)1 1 x 3/8 x3/8 x 5 x5 long long seal seal at the in the top center of the at sleeve. the top Remove of the the sleeve. backing Remove paper and the backing press into paper position. and press into position. 3. Attach the () () 1 1 x3/8 x 3/8 x14 x 14 seals long to seals the left to the and left and right sides of of the the sleeve. 4. Cut () 1 1 x x3/4 3/8 x x14 14 long seals vertically and attach 7 them to the vertical from the sections left and of right the rear sides grille of as the shown. sleeve. 5. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve. 6. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove nd screw from front on left side of unit. 7. Remove the plastic washer from the screw. 8. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet. 9. Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled. 10.Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions. 11. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page 1. 19

21 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual Wall Sleeve Brands: #9 White Westinghouse or Frigidaire ( 3 Deep) 1. Remove existing rear rear grille grille and as replace shown with on Page 11 provided of this louvered manual rear and panel. replace Install with as provided shown here. NOTE: louvered You rear may panel. need to Install drill holes as shown in flange here. of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. (see pg. 11) NOTE: You may need to drill holes in flange of existing sleeve to match new rear grille. Because of the increased unit depth, first try dry fitting using the method described below:. Place () () 1 x1 1 1 / x14 1 x14 seals seals against against each side. each (do not side. attach) 3. Gently slide unit in and check if amount extending from the sleeve is sufficient once the trim frame is attached. 4. If position is Ok, remove unit and proceed to the next step. If not go to step Attach (1)11 x x1 1 / 1 x x14 14 long seal in the center at the top of the sleeve. Remove the backing paper and press into position. 6. Attach () 11 x x1 1 1 / x x14 14 seals to the left and right sides of the sleeve. 7. Cut () 1 1 x x1 1 / 1 /x x5 14 to long 5 long seal seals to 14 long and and attach them it vertically to to the rear grille from the the left left side, side repeat,repeat and and attach attach 3 from 3 from the the right right side. side. Use these next steps if the unit requires extra extension into the room. 8. Attach 1 1 x 3 /4 x x14 14 long seal over the solid vertical portion of the rear grille. 9. Attach () 4 1 / x x3 3 1 / x x1 1 / foam blocks with the slot overlapping the seal above. 10. Install the divider into the slots of the foam blocks. You may need to trim the length to size. 11. Repeat steps 8-10 for the other vertical shown portion of the grille as shown in the picture. 1. Attach () 11 x x1 1 / 1 x x14 14 seals along the sides of the sleeve again making sure all seals are flush. 13.Cut the 11 x x1 1 / 1 / x x5 5 seal to fit the top of the sleeve. The The pieces must must fit flush be fitted to the flush edge to of the the divider. edge of the divider. 14. Center unit and gently slide unit into sleeve. 15. Before sliding all-the-way back, remove 1st screw from front on left side of unit. 16. Remove the plastic washer from the screw. 17. Screw and attach the other end of the ground wire to the unit as shown in picture. Make sure that the toothed washer is against the cabinet. 18.Slide the unit completely to the rear to ensure a good seal, making sure the ground wire does not become tangled. 19.Seal & Frame the unit as described on the page last. page of these instructions. 0. If you have difficulty with mounting the grill to the sleeve, follow the instructions for direct mounting on Page

22 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. Direct Unit Mounting: The previous directions are are the the preferable preferable way way to mount to mount the new the rear new grill. rear The grill. unit s The performance units performance is is slightly better and and the the possibility of drafts of draughts are reduced. is reduced. As a last As resort, a last direct resort, mounting direct mounting of the grille of to the the grille unit to the can unit be can considered. be considered. Note: The grille must be installed prior to inserting the unit into the sleeve. 1. Attach the () seal pieces (1 X3/8 x 3/8 X14 x 14 ) ) as shown in Fig. 1..Position the grille over the rear of the unit making sure that: a. The a. double The double set of set screw of screw holes holes are at are the at the bottom. bottom. b. The b. fins The of fins the of grill the are grill pointed are pointed away away from from the the unit. unit. 3. Alight Align the top of of the grille with with the the top top of the of the unit. unit. Ensure The that overhang the overhang on each on side each is side equal. is equal. 4. If the unit has not been pre-drilled (some models), carefully drill 4-1/8 holes through the grille and into the side flange of the unit approximately 1 1 / to from the top and bottom as in Fig., 3. (Be careful not to drill into the copper heat exchanger coils.) 5. Install (4) 4 -#8 self tapping screws to affix to affix the the grille grille to the to unit. the unit. 6. Insert the unit into the sleeve. 1 1

23 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual 1. Install the 1 x1 x84 long stuffer-seal between 1 / the wall-sleeve and the unit. A flat-bladed screwdriver or putty knife is recommended.. Assemble the trim frame by inserting top and bottom pieces into side pieces and snapping into place. 3. Pull cord through trim frame then slide over unit until flush with wall.

24 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION WARNING Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent chock or fire hazards. shock 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. Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and out. Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse filter thoroughly. Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be sure the filter is thoroughly dry before replacing. Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the filter clean. Note: Never use hot water over F C(104 (40 C) F) 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. 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. 3

25 Heat Controller, Inc. Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Owner s Manual 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 Air conditioner does not start 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. Air from unit does not feel cold enough O O Room temperature below 17 C(6 F). Cooling may not occur until room temperature 6 F (17 C). O O rises above 17 C(6 F). 6 F (17 C). Temperature sensing element touching cold coil, located behind air filter. Straighten tube away from coil. 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. 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. O Outdoor temperature below 18 C(64 F). To defrost the coil, set FAN ONLY 64 F O (18 C). 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 air 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. Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly Noise when unit is cooling Water dripping INSIDE when unit is cooling. 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 outside to allow water drainage. the rear/outside to allow water drainage. Refer to installation instructions - check with installer. 4

26 Owner s Manual Room Air Conditioner with R-410A Heat Controller, Inc. Problem Water dripping OUTSIDE when unit is cooling. Remote Sensing Deactivating Prematurely (some models) Room too cold Solution Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humid room. This is normal during excessively humid days. Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 0 feet & 180, radius of the front of the unit. Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction. Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature. 3

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