Soleus Air KC-45H manual

18000 BTU Room Air Conditioner with Heat Pump OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Model: KC-45H Thank you for selectin g Soleus Air. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual and keep it for future reference .[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………..…………………………………….…................................1 SAFETY INFORMATION………………………………………………....…………........…..……...….1-2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………...………..………..[...]

1 Introduction Room air conditioners cool, dehumidify, and filter air inside your home. Heat pump and electric heat models offer both heating and cooling. Opening sections of manual provide gener a l information for all room air conditioner models. Operating Controls section describes operation of cont rols for each model. After reading the opening[...]

2 To a v oid dea t h, pers o nal inj u ry or pr o per ty dama ge due to electrical sh ock : • Obser ve all local codes and ordinances . • Disconnect elect rical power to unit before servicing. • Ground appli ance proper ly. • Check with a qual ifi ed el ectric ian if y ou are not sure this applianc e is properly grounded. • DO NOT ground [...]

3 NEMA No. 5-15P NEMA No. 5-15R 125V-15AMP 115V NEMA No. 6-15P NEMA No. 6-15R 250V-15AMP 230/208V rated at 12 amperes or less NEMA No. 6-20P NEMA No. 6-20R 250V-20AMP 230/208V rated over 12 amperes, but not more than 16 amperes NEMA No. 6-30P NEMA No. 6-30R 250V-30AMP 208V rated over 16 amperes, but not more than 24 amperes Unit Plug Receptacle Cir[...]

4 Front Grille and Filter Removal The front contains a removable grille that provides easy access to the air filter. To clean the filter use one of the following methods for filter removal: METHOD ONE Grasp filter handle and slide filter out of unit. Optional Charcoal Air Filter Installation Remove charcoal air filter from plastic bag. Insert three[...]

5 from outer case. Use both hands to grasp basepan and pull remaining chassis from outer case. P L A S T I C F R O N T CHA S S I S BAS E P AN C L I P NOTE: Basepan clip is shipped in plastic bag with mounting screw and condensate drain cup. Install clip after reinserting chassis into outer case to prevent accidental chassis removal. General Operati[...]

6 Installation Instructions BEFOR E YOU BEGI N Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT — Observe all governing co des and ordinances. • Note to Installer — Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer — Keep these[...]

7 Installation Instruction (Continuous)[...]

8 1. WINDOW REQUIREMENTS • These instructions are for a standard dou ble-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. • The air conditioner can be installed witho ut the accordion panels if neede d to fit in a narrow window. See the window openin g dimensions. • All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, mason[...]

9 5. PREPARE THE CASE A. Install the top mounting rail with 4 type B screws from the inside of the case. B. Insert the frames for the accordion panels into the top mounting rail and the bottom frame guides. Attach the accordion pan els to the side of the case using 3 type A scre ws on each side. Note: When attaching the acco rdion panels, make sure[...]

10 6. INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WINDOW (cont.) D. Adjust the leveling bolts and nuts again st the outside wall so that the case has a slight tilt to the outside. Tighten nuts with an adju stable wrench. Use a level; about a 1/2 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside. E. Use a wood block (not supplied ) between the leveling bolts and the[...]

11 8. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE CASE A. Slide the air conditioner into the case. Do not push on the controls or the finned coils. Make sure the air conditioner is firmly seate d. B. Reinstall the locking bracket and screw removed earlier. C. Reconnect the ground wire to the air conditioner using the scre w removed earlier. IMPORTANT: The g[...]

12 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 dehu- midifies while the compressor is running. Select this setting for quiet cooling oper[...]

13 Before Calling Service To r educe t h e risk of elec tric sh ock, pers onal inju ry, or d eath, tu r n th e f an c ontr ol to t he off po s iti o n a nd remo v e the u ni t pl ug fr om th e wa ll ou tl et be f or e doi n g any i nsp ec t ion or mai n tena n ce w ork . WARNING The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered whe[...]

14 When Service Is Required Your room air conditioner dealer ca n give you the name of your nearest Authorized Se rvice Center. Help them give you prompt service by providing: • An accurate description of problem. • Complete model, serial, and manufa cturing (P) numbers from serial plate. • Proof of purchase (sales receipt) upon request. Repa[...]

15 Introduction This instruction sheet provides g uidelines for installing a compact air conditioner through an outside wall. Installing an air conditioner through a wall require s extensive carpentry and/ or masonry experience. Thru-wall installations performe d by inexperienced or unqualified individuals can re sult in costly damage to home. Air [...]

Brick V eneer or Frame W all Construction. See CAUTION under General Instructions. Cut or build rough opening large enough to allow a framed, finished opening 1 7 -inches high and 2 6 1 / 8 -inches wide. When case is properly positioned in opening, secure it to framing material with nails or screws driven through holes in sides of outer case (shim [...]

17 Specifications Model KC-45H Cooling Capacity (BTU/HR) 17600/18000 Heating Capacity (BTU/HR) 16500/17000 Electric Heat (BTU/HR) 8600/10700 Rated Voltage 208/230V~ Rated Frequency 60Hz Design Pressure Lowside 150 P.S.I. Design Pressure Highside 340 P.S.I. Cooling AMPS 9.7/8.9 Cooling Watts 1955/2000 Cooling EER 9.0 Heating AMPS 8.8/8.3 Heating Wat[...]

18 Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air 18000 BTU Heat Pump Room Air Conditioner (KC-45H) to be free of defects in material and workma nship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for the period of parts specified below. 5 YEARS FOR COMPRESSOR 1 YEAR FOR OTHER COMPONENTS This warranty shall no[...]