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EdgeStar AP410W manual

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    Table of contents Table of contents 1 Thank you 2 Energy saving tips 2 N o t e s 2 Specifications 3 Safety precautions 3 P a r t s 5 Front view 5 Rear view 5 Accessories 6 Installation 7 Installing the exhaust hose 7 Window installation 8 Wall installation 9 N o t e s 1 0 Control panel 11 LED indicators 11 Buttons 12 Remote control 12 Setting up th[...]

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    Thank you Thank you for purchasing an EdgeStar portabl e air condition er. Rest assured that all EdgeStar products are designed and manufactured to the hi ghest standards. We would like you to be able to fully utilize all features of this portable air conditioner, so please take the time to read this owner’s m anual in full prior to using the uni[...]

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    Specifications Model AP410W Maximum Room Size (cooling)* 400 ft² Power consumption for cooling mod e 1000W Air flow 212 ft³/m Humidity removal capacity 2.11 p/h Noise level <54 dbA Power supply 115V/ 60Hz Compressor Rotary Refrigerant R-22 Refrigerant Load 15.2 oz Timer 1-12 hours Thermostat 61°-88°F Net weight 70.5 pounds Dimensions 29 1/4&[...]

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    5. This portable air conditioner is designed to operate in an ambient tem perature of 61°-97° F. 6. This portable air conditioner has b een designed for residential use. 7. Always turn the portable air cond itioner off before unplugging it. 8. Do not damage the power cord. 9. Do not use this portable air conditioner fo r functions other than thos[...]

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    Parts Front view 1. Control panel 2. Adjustable louvers 3. Carry handles 4. Caster wheels Rear view 1. Air inlet 2. Exhaust port 3. Power cord hooks 4. Caster wheels 5. Drain plug (a plastic drain cap covers a rubber stopper) 6[...]

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    Accessories Owner’s manual and warranty card Drain hose Exhaust hose Rectangular vent connector Round adapter Drain tray Carbon filter Cap for round adapter Plastic window kit and screws Remote and batteries 7[...]

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    Installation Installing the exhaust hose In order to be used effectiv ely, the exhaust hose must be mounted to the back of the unit. 1. Make sure the rectangular ve nt connector is fitted to one end of the exhaust hose and fit the round adapte r to the other end. 2. Insert the rectangular vent connector into the exhaust port on the back of the unit[...]

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    Window installation This portable air conditioner ships with a plastic window kit for tem porary mounting in standard windows. The plastic window kit comes in three sections, and its size is adjustable. If you window is too small to fi t the plastic window kit in, the parts may be easily cut to size with a hacksaw. CAUTION: Do not attempt to cut th[...]

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    Wall installation (permanent mounting) Key for the above diagram: 1. Exhaust port 2. Vent connector 3. Exhaust hose 4. Round adapter 1. Drill a 5 1/8” diameter (approx.) hole thr ough th e wall. For safety and to avoid cutting into structural support beams or el ectrical wires, please have a qualified technician drill this hole. 2. Insert the rou[...]

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    Notes: 1. The exhaust hose supplied with the portable air condition er can be extended from 14 1/2” to 59”. However, the shorter the hose, the m ore efficient the unit w ill perform. 2. Try to prevent any kinks or bends in th e exhaust hose. Kinks or bends may trap exhaust air which can radiate heat into the room or potentiall y cause the porta[...]

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    Control panel LED indicators 1. “ST” = Set Temperature When this light is lit (when the TEM P. UP or TEMP. DOWN buttons are pressed), the LED display shows the temper ature that the unit is set to cool to. 2. “RT” = Room Temperature When this light is lit the LED display shows the current ambient tem perature in the room. 3. “LO” = Low [...]

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    If this light is flashing, th e internal condensate tank is full and the unit has shut itself off. Empty the tan k to restart the unit. See the Drainage section f or more information on performing this operation. Buttons 1. “TEMP. UP” = Adjusts Temperature Up This button raises the thermostat temperat ure setting. It only affects the operation [...]

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    Caution: Do not abuse the remote control. Do not expose the remote control to direct s unlight or leave it next to a radiator or another source of heat. Do not mix different types of ba tteries in th e remote control. Remote control functions 1. LCD Display This displays the time and the settings selected fo r the portable air conditioner 2. Mode s[...]

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    This button activates or deactivates th e “On timer.” As noted in m ore detail above, the On timer turns the portable ai r conditioner on afte r a num ber of hours (you select the number of hours) elapses. To set the On timer using the remote control, the portable air conditioner must be off. Press the On timer button once. Press the Hour butto[...]

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    Regulating airflow direction To adjust airflow, the louvers on this porta ble air conditioner can be adjusted up and down and from right to left. To adjust the horizontal louvers, gently move them up or down as desired. To adjust the vertical louv ers, move the handle at the bottom of the louvers. 16[...]

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    Manual drainage When the portable air condition er is in cooling or dry mode, it will dehum idify the air. The water dehumidified from the air will be collected in an internal reservoir. This water will be used to help cool th e comp ressor and it will be evaporated and exhausted out the exhaust hose. This unit is designed to exhaust most or all co[...]

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    5. Empty the drain tray. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary. Direct drainage 1. Remove the drain cap and rubber plug from the drain. 2. Connect the drain hose to the drain. The drain hose can be extended if needed. The portable air conditioner will now drain through the drain hose. Please note that this unit has no drain pump; all water w ill d rain [...]

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    Installing the charcoal filter 1. Grasp the filter frame (it slides in and out of the top back of the portable air conditioner) and pull up until it slides completely out of the u nit. 2. Lay the filter frame on a flat surface, and rem ove the plastic grid from the filter frame. 3. Lay the charcoal filter on the inside surface of the prefilter . Re[...]

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    Troubleshooting If the portable air conditioner is not working properly, it is usually due to a minor problem that the user can handle. Before calling customer service, refer to the following chart for troubleshooting: Problem Possible Causes Solutions The plug is not properly installed into a power outlet Plug the unit in properly. There is insuff[...]

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    The air intake or exhaust ports are partially obstructed. Remove the obstruction. The condenser coils are dirty Vacuum the air inlet loca ted on the side of the unit The unit has a minor electrical fault Move the unit to another circuit or unplug the unit and plug it in again. The control panel lights are blinking randomly The unit is plugged into [...]

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    LCDI plug wring instruction : This unit is provided with Leakage Current detection interrupt ion circuit (LCDI )built into the plug of the power supply cord . This device prov ides protection to reduce the risk of fire due to arcing faults in the pow er–supply cord. Before use, follow the “Plug Testing Instructions” to ensure that th e LCDI c[...]

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    Limited warranty: This EdgeStar product is warranted to be fr ee from defective workmanship and materials for the first year following the date of or iginal purchase. Replacement parts will be supplied free of charge for the first year following the date of original purchase. Labor will be performed free of charge for the first 90 days followin g t[...]

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    Contact EdgeStar for troubleshooting assistan ce and warranty service authorization at 1- 866-319-5473. Please have your order receipt ava ilable to confirm the date of purchase. Once an EdgeStar authorized representative has confirmed that your product is eligible for warranty service, the product must be retu rned to an EdgeStar authorized repair[...]

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