AC5517 - Climatisation TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AC5517 TRISTAR

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• This air-conditioner is suitable for indoor use only

rather than for other occasions.

• Rated operating range: this unit shall be connected

to 220-240V / 50Hz power output end.

• The air-conditioner shall be installed in accordance

with the wiring rules of local grid to ensure proper

grounding. Should you have any question about

electrical installation, follow the User’s Manual

or have the installation done by professional

electrician whenever necessary.

• Please put this unit in a flat and dry place and keep it

at least 50cm away from surrounding objects or walls.

• Once the air-conditioner is installed, ensure that

the plug wire is in good condition and inserted

firmly into the power socket and always ensure that

the power cord is arranged in order to prevent the

personnel from stumbling over it or the plug from

• Do not insert any object into the air inlet/outlet of

the air-conditioner. Be sure to keep the air inlet/

outlet of the air-conditioner unblocked.

• Where there is the need to install a drain pipe,

ensure that the connection of the drain pipe is in

good condition without flexure.

• When adjusting the horizontal/vertical louver at the

air outlet, turn it slightly by hand to avoid damage

• Keep the unit in an upright position when moving it.

• Keep this unit away from gasoline, flammable

gases, oven or other heat sources.

• Do not dismantle, inspect or modify the unit

without authorization as this may result in fault of

the unit, and even bodily injury & property damage;

to avoid dangers, if the unit is faulty, be sure to have

it repaired by the manufacturer or professionals.

• Do not install and operate this air-conditioner in a

bathroom or other wet environments.

• Do not allow the children to play with this machine.

Closely supervise the children or disabled people

when this unit is in use.

• Do not turn off this unit by removing the plug.

• Do not place such objects as cups on the unit to

prevent water or other liquids from spilling into the

• Do not use pest control aerosol or other flammable

substances near the air-conditioner.

• Do not wipe or wash the unit with chemical

solvents such as gasoline and alcohols, etc. Before

cleaning the air-conditioner, be sure to turn off the

power supply and wipe it with soft semi-wet cloth;

if the machine is indeed very dirty, wipe it with

• Do not operate this unit if the ambient temperature

is higher than 35°C in the cooling mode.

• The appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given supervision5

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in

a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by children

unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of

children less than 8 years.

5. Vertical Louvre connecting lever

12. C shape buckle of the heat exhaust

14. Lower air duct bottom

15. Wire-winding post

22. Base plate (Right side: remote control storage area)

24. Heat exhaust hose outer connector

25. Heat exhaust hose exhaust hose snap

26. Window sealing board assembly

27. Round Connector6

• Warning: leave this mobile air-conditioner in an upright position for at

least 2 hours before first use.

• This air-conditioner may be moved indoor conveniently; leave the air-

conditioner in an upright position while moving it. The air-conditioner

shall be placed on a flat ground surface. Do not install or operate this

air-conditioner in a bathroom or other wet environments.

ASSEMBLY Heat exhausts hose

• Heat exhausts outer connector (Figure 1A)

• Heat exhaust hose short connector (Figure 2A)

• Heat exhausts outer connector (Figure 1)

• Take out the two pieces of the heat exhaust hose outer connector,

these two pieces are the same in structure.

• Hold one piece with each hand, put the joint of one piece toward the other

one’s groove, and press them to make them snap tightly (Figure 1A).

• Take out the heat exhaust hose both connectors, screw both

connectors into the heat exhaust hose (Figure 1 + 2A).

Installation of the C shape buckle of the heat exhaust hose

Place the rotatory hole of the C shape buckle over the rotation shaft on the

back of the unit (as shown in Figure 3).

Installation of the heat exhaust hose

• Lift up the C shape buckle with one hand and place with your other

hand the short connector of the heat exhaust hose in de recess on the

back of the unit. (as shown in Figure 5).

• Lock exhaust hose firmly by pushing the C shape buckle downwards

until it clicks. (as shown in Figure 5).

Installation of the window sealing board assembly

• Open the window and mount the window sealing board assembly

onto the window, either vertically or horizontally (as shown in Figure 7

• Pull apart the parts of the window sealing board assembly, adjust the

distance of the assembly so the two ends of the assembly will come into

contact with the window frame, fasten the parts of the assembly with

Installation of the unit

• Make sure the unit is placed with at least 50cm away between the walls

or other objects. (As shown in Figure 9).

• Snap the flat end of the heat exhaust hose into the elliptical hole of the

window sealing board assembly (as shown in Figure 10and 11).

• The exhaust hose is 280mm-1500mm long and this length is

determined based on the specification of the air-conditioner (s). Do not

use prolonged hose or replace with other different hoses as this may

affect the functions of the air-conditioner. The exhaust must be smooth

and the air-conditioner may overheat if the exhaust is obstructed.

• The heat exhaust hose may not be bent and shall be free from

significant (greater than 45°) flexure, the heat exhaust hose shall be

ventilated properly.

15.Remote control sensor location

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• When the unit be plugged in for the first time, the buzzer will beep,

the display will show the ambient temperature and the temperature

display range is 10—35 °C. The unit enters the standby mode.

• Press the on off button to start or shut down the unit. The unit

will enter in the cooling mode. The fan speed is high and the set

temperature is 23°C.

• Press the mode button to switch among cooling, air supplying,

and drying modes. In the meanwhile, corresponding indicators will

• Cooling mode: Press Mode Button to choose this mode. In this mode,

press the Up/Down Button to set desired temperature. The temperature

range is 17~ 30°C. One press makes the temperature rise or fall 1°C. Press

Fan Button to choose suitable fan speed. Press Timer Button + Down

Button together and to choose Sleep mode. Under this mode, after the

unit operates for 2 hours, the setting temperature raises 1°C automatically.

After operating for another 2 hours, the setting temperature raises 1°C

again. After that, the setting temperature won’t change.

• In the dry mode, if the ambient temperature is higher than 17°C, the

compressor will start. When the ambient temperature will come below

15°C, the compressor shuts down. When the ambient temperature rises

to be higher than 17°C, the compressor starts again.

• In the air supply mode, only the fan motor works.

The fan will operate in the following manners in the cooling mode (except

the sleep mode) and air supply mode: high > low > high.

• During operation press the Timer button to enter the shutdown time.

• During standby press the Timer button to enter the start time. In the

meanwhile, the timer indicator will illuminate.

• Press the Timer button to enter the timing function (start/ shutdown).

Use the up or down button to set the desired time in hours.

• After the start or shutdown time is set, the timer indicator will

extinguish and the ambient temperature is displayed.

• Press the up button or down button when displaying the ambient

temperature, the ambient temperature will change to the desired

temperature (the unit will not respond to this operation in the air supply

• In the cooling mode, the temperature setting range is 17~30°C.

• Press the up and down button simultaneously to switch between the

Fahrenheit degree and Celsius degree. When the Celsius degree is

displayed, the Celsius degree indicator illuminates.

• Once the unit shuts down upon full water, turn off the unit and unplug

• Put a tray for the water below the water outlet at the back of the unit.

• Screw off the drain cap, unplug the water plug and water will flow out.

• Tilt the unit slightly backward when draining.

• If the water tray is full before the unit is empty block the water outlet

with the water plug as soon as possible to prevent the water from

flowing onto the ground or carpet.

• Once the water is fully drained, insert the water plug and screw on the

• Turn on the unit only after the water plug and drain cap are installed properly;

otherwise, the condensate of the unit will flow onto the ground or carpet.

Continuous drain (Figure 13 + 14)

1. Screw off the water cap insert a 13mm PVC drain hose 8mm-10mm into

2. Connect the drain hose to the toilet or outdoor.

3. When operating in the heating mode, adopt continuous drain; other-

wise, the unit may shut down due to full water.

4. Put the drain hose in an inaccessible place at a height not above the

water outlet and keep the drain hose free from flexure.

Maintenance and Servicing

Prior to maintenance and servicing of the unit, turn off the power and

• Clean the surface of the unit with wet soft cloth. Do not use chemical

solvents such as alcohol and gasoline; otherwise, the surface of the air-

conditioner may be damaged.

• Clean the filters once every two weeks. If the filter frame and filter are

clogged with dust, the function of the air-conditioner may decrease

• Take out the filter frame gently in the direction shown by the arrow (as

shown in Figure 15 + 16).

• Put the filters into warm water (about 40°C) to which neutral cleaner is

added for cleaning and then dry them in the shade.

• Make sure the filters are completely dry before placing them back in the

• The room temperature is lower

than the set temperature in the

• Connect the unit to a live

socket and turn it on.

• Drain the water stored in the

• It is recommended that this

unit be operated at 10-35°C.

• Change the set temperature

Bad cooling or heating

• There is direct sunlight

• The doors and windows are

open, the room is crowded or

there are other heat sources

• Filter mesh very dirty

• Air inlet or air outlet clogged

• Draw the curtain on.

• Close the door and window

and add new air-conditioners

• Clean or replace the filter

• Remove the obstruction

Large noise • Air-conditioner not put on a

• Put the air-conditioner in a flat

and firm place (may reduce

• Initiation of overheat

• Wait 3 minutes until the

temperature decreases and

then turn on the unit

• Too long a distance

• The remote control does not

point toward the receiving

head of the remote control

• The batteries have no

• Bring the remote control

close to the air-conditioner

and ensure that the remote

control points toward the

receiving head of the remote

sensor and related circuits

sensor and related circuits

Display E4 • Anti-freeze protection • Restore the functions

automatically once defrozen.

Full water indicator

• The water in the baseplate

of the unit reaches the full

• Drain the water in the

• This product is guaranteed for 24 months granted. Your warranty is

valid if the product is used in accordance to the instructions and for

the purpose for which it was created. In addition, the original purchase

(invoice, sales slip or receipt) is to be submitted with the date of

purchase, the name of the retailer and the item number of the product.

• For the detailed warranty conditions, please refer to our service

website: www.service.tristar.eu

ENVIRONMENT This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage at the end

of its durability, but must be offered at a central point for the recycling

of electric and electronic domestic appliances. This symbol on the appliance,

instruction manual and packaging puts your attention to this important issue.

The materials used in this appliance can be recycled. By recycling of used do-

mestic appliances you contribute an important push to the protection of our

environment. Ask your local authorities for information regarding the point of

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