RACE5002E - Air Conditioning RCA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RACE5002E RCA

KC-E5 Please read this owner’s manual carefully and thoroughly before installing and operating your room air conditioner. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference after reading it thoroughly. OWNER'S MANUAL (WINDOW TYPE) AIR CONDITIONER

• Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electrical shock. Always ground the product.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock. Do not modify or extend the power cable.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock. Do not disassemble or modify products.

• It may cause failure and electric shock. Always install the expansion panel(s).

• Improper assembly or installation may cause incorrect operation, including injury, fire, and poor performance, electric shock hazards. Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or combustibles such as gaso- -line, benzene,thinner, etc.

• It may cause explosion or fire. Operation Do not place heavy object on the power cord and take care so that the cord should not be pressed. Always install a dedicated circuit and breaker. Do not touch(operate) the product with wet hands.

• There is danger of fire or electric shock.

• Improper wiring or installation may cause fire or electric shock

• There is risk of fire or electrical shock. WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not place the power cord near a heater.

• It may cause fire and electric shock. Do not allow water to run into electric parts.

• It will cause failure of machine or electric shock. Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent.

• The appearance of the air conditioner may deteriorate, change color, or develop surface flaws. If strange sounds, or small or smoke comes from product. Turn the breaker off or disconnect the power supply cable.
• There is risk of electric shock or fire. Do not open the suction inlet grill of the product during operation.

• Otherwise, it may electrical shock and failure. If water enters the product, turnoff the power switch of themain body of appliance. Contactservice center after taking thepower-plug out from the socket. 22Ventilate the room well when using this appliance together with a stove, etc. Turn off the power and breaker firstly when cleaning the unit. Turn off the main power switch when not using it for a long time.

• An oxygen shortage may occur.

• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may cause injury.

• Prevent accidental startup and the possibility of injury. Do not plug or unplug the power supply plug during operation.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock. Do not damage or use an unspecified power cord.

• It will cause electric shock or fire. Do not operate with wet hands or in damp environment.

• It will cause electric shock. Take care to ensure that power cable could not be pulled out or damaged during operation.

• There is risk of fire or electric shock. When gas leaks, open the window for ventilation before operating the unit.

• Otherwise, it may cause explosion, and a fire. Never touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter.

• They are sharp and may cause injury. Installation Install the product so that the noise or hot wind from the outdoor unit may not cause any damage to the neighbors.

• Otherwise, it may cause dispute with the neighbors. Keep level parallel in installing the product.

• Otherwise, it may cause vibration or water leakage. CAUTION Operation Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow.

• It may cause injury. Do not block the inlet or outlet of air flow.

• It may cause product failure. Use a soft cloth to clean. Do not use wax, thinner, or a strong detergent.

• The appearance of the air conditioner may deteriorate, change color, or develop surface flaws. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 33Do not step on the indoor/outdoor unit and do not put anything on it. Always insert the filter securely. Clean it every two weeks. Do not drink water drained from air conditioner.

• It may cause an injury through dropping of the unit or falling down.

• Operation without filters will cause failure.

• It contains containment and will make you sick. Be cautious not to touch the sharp edges when installing. Avoid excessive cooling and perform ventilation sometimes. Do not insert the hands or bars through the air inlet or outlet during operation.

• It may cause injury.

• Otherwise, it may do harm to your health.

• Otherwise, it may cause personal injury. If the liquid from the batteries gets onto your skinor clothes, wash it well with clean water. Do not use the remote if the batteries have leaked.

• The chemicals in batteries could cause burns or other health hazards. If you eat the liquid from the batteries, brush your teeth and see doctor. Do not use the remote if the batteries have leaked.

• The chemicals in batteries could cause burns or other health hazards.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSPreparation for Operation

1. Contact an installation specialist for installation.

2. Plug in the power cord properly.

3. Use a dedicated circuit. Overloading the line could create a fire hazard.

4. Do not use an extension cord.

5. Do not start/stop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

6. If the cord/plug is damaged, have an authorized Servicer install an exact replacement part.

1. Being exposed to direct airflow for an extended period of time could be hazardous to your

health. Do not expose occupants, pets, or plants to direct airflow for extended periods of time.

2. Due to the possibility of oxygen deficiency, ventilate the room when used together with

stoves or other heating devices.

3. Do not use this air conditioner for non-specified special purposes (e.g. Preserving precision

devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects). Such usage could damage the items.

4. The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate control system.

Cleaning and Maintance

1. Do not touch the metal parts of the unit when removing the filter. Injuries can occur when

handling sharp metal edges.

2. Do not use water to clean inside the air conditioner. Exposure to water can destroy the

insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

3. When cleaning the unit, first make sure that the power and breaker are turned off. The fan

rotates at a very high speed during operation. There is a possibility of injury if the unit’s power is accidentally triggered on while cleaning inner parts of the unit. Service For repair and maintenance, contact your authorized service dealer. Service

BEFORE OPERATIONHow and Why Your room air conditioner provides the following functions to make hot weather living more comfortable: 1.Cools and circulates the room air. 2.Lowers humidity by removing excess moisture. 3.Filters out summertime dust, dirt, and some airborne impurities. The air conditioner performs these functions by drawing the room air through a filter which traps dust and dirt particles. The air then passes over a cooling coil which refrigerates the air and removes excess moisture. The same air is then returned to the room-cooler, drier, and cleaner. Moisture removed from the room air is carried to the outside and evaporated. Normal Sounds Aside from the regular fan motor and compressor sounds coming from your air conditioner, you will once in a while hear a pinging sound. This is the result of moisture inside the room air being thrown against the running fan. This is normal and should not be caused for concern. Also, do not be alarmed if you hear a slight hissing or gurgling sound coming from your air conditioner after it is off. These are normal coolant noises. Your air conditioner is designed to be easy to operate and to provide plenty of cooling power. Fan You may hear air movement from the fan. Condenser You may hear droplets of water hitting the condenser, causing a pinging or clicking sound. Compressor The modern high efficiency compressor may have a high pitched hum or pulsating noise that cycles on and off. FIG.1 Capacitance and Running Time Proper unit size is important in deciding the desired comfort for the area you want to cool. The proper size is determined by the number of square feet in the area to be cooled. Whenever the heat or humidity load is above normal, the air conditioner must run longer and more often to keep the desired temperature you have selected. Under heavy heat load conditions, the air conditioner may need to run constantly to keep the temperature you want.

INTRODUCTIONAt times using the high fan setting to circulate the room air may make it comfortable even though you do not set the air conditioner to cool the air. This will save your cost of use. Features

1. Plug in the air conditioner. (To prevent electrical hazards, do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.)

2. Turn on the power switch.

3. Select the cool mode.

4. Set the fan speed at the high level.

5. Adjust the air direction control tabs for comfortable airflow.

6. Once the room has cooled, adjust the set temperature and fan speed to the setting you find most

comfortable. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the section of important safety instructions before operating the appliance. To begin operating the air conditioner after installation, follow these steps: Note: If the air conditioner is turned off, a “compressor protection ” is automatically self-activated. The compressor cannot operate during a “compressor protection”condition. (This is normal) it may take 3 minutes before the “protection circuit” self-deactivates. INTRODUCTION

FIG.3 GUIDE PANEL(RIGHT) SCREW(ST4X10FT) E Attention: For detailed content of accessories, please take our package as major reference. REQUIRED TOOLS: Tight fitting gloves Standard screwdriver Pliers Sharp knife 3/8-inch open end wrench or adjustable wrench 1/4-inch hex socket and racher Tape measure Electric drill 1/4-inch drill bit This air conditioner will be installed into standard double hung windows with actual clear opening widths of 23 to 37 (about 920mm to 580mm).(FIG.4). Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 13 (about 325mm). Side louvers and the rear of the air conditioner must have clear air space to allow enough airflow through the condenser for heat removal. The rear of the unit must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage. WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 23 to 37

FOAM STRIP(Adhesive backed)FOAM STRIP(Not adhesive backed)PREPARATION OF CHASSIS SIDE CURTAINS Pull the curtains and make them fit into the T shape groove from the top down, then insert and push the frame into the guides of the air conditioner, as shown in FIG.6.

UPPER GUIDE Fasten the upper guide(ITEM E) on the top of the air conditioner with 3 screws (ITEM A) as shown in FIG.5. ITEM AFIG.5 T SHAPE GROOVE Open the window and mark center line with pencil in the center of the inner sill, as shown in FIG.8.

FOAM STRIP(ITEM F)FIG.7 Cut the adhesive-backed foam strip(ITEM F) to the window width. Remove the backing from the foamstrip and attach the foam strip to the underside of the bottom window. (FIG.7)

INSTALLATIONUNIT INSTALLATION Caution: During the following step, hold unit firmly until window sash is lowered to top channel behind side panel frames. Personal injury or property damage may result if unit falls from window. INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER ON THE WINDOW FIG.9 Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into the open window. Make sure it is put in the center of the window as shown in FIG.9. While steadying the air conditioner, carefully bring the window sash down behind the upper guide of the air conditioner. Extend the guide panels to fill the window opening , as shown in FIG.10.

SECURE THE GUIDE PANELS

FIG.11ITEM BITEM BITEM GFasten the top of the to the sash with 3 screwswith 2 screwsguide panels (ITEM B),then fasten the lower part of the guide panels to the sill (ITEM B),as shown in FIG.11. FIG.10CENTER LINEWhen the air conditioner is properly installed, it should tilt slightly down at the back. If it is set correctlyin the window, it will hang lower in the back automatically. If it does not, there is a problem with the installation.

INSTALLATION Finally, inset the foam seal (ITEM G) in the space between the window sill and the bottom of the air conditioner. As shown in FIG.11. ITEM BREMOVAL FROM WINDOW Turn off the air conditioner and disconnect the power cord. Remove the 5 screws installed through the window and the air conditioner, and save for reinstallation later. Close the guide panels. Keeping a firm grip on the air conditioner, raise the sash, and carefully tilt the air conditioner away from you to drain any condensate water. Remove the air conditioner from the window . CAUTION When handling the air conditioner, be careful to avoid cuts from sharp metal fins on front and rear coils.Make sure air conditioner does not fall during removal.Air conditioners covered in this manual pose an excessive weight hazard. Two or more people are needed to move and install the unit.To prevent injury or stain, use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving unit. Note: Please note that there is a screw on the left and right side of the air conditioner covered by the curtain fastening strips. Before disassembling the unit please first take out the curtain fastening strips then loose the screw on each side, as shown in FIG.13. CURTAIN FASTENING STRIPSCREWFIG.13

Install a second wood strip(approximately 6 long by 1.5 wide and same thickness as first strip) in the center of the outer sill flush against the back of the inner sill, as shown in FIG.12.

IF AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOCKED BY STORM WINDOW FRAME If storm window presents interference, fasten a 2 wide wood strip to the inner window sill across the full width of the sill. The wood strip should be thick enough to raise the height of the window sill so that the unit can be installed without interference from the storm window frame. See FIG.12. Proper clearance enhances the cooling efficiency of the unit and prevents heat radiation of the condenser.

The top of the wood strip should be approximately 0.75 higher than the storm window frame or wood strip to help condensation to drain properly to the outside.

If the distance between storm window frame and wood strip mounted on top of inner sill is more than 1 two of wood strips are not necessary.

1 MAXWOOD STRIP MOUNTEDON TOP OF INNER SILLINNER SILL

INSTALLATION 3Caution: If you turn off the air conditioner or switch from cooling to the fan, wait at least 3 minutes before setting to cooling again. OPERATION PANEL The control featured in this manual are representative of the many models available. Your model may look slightly different. 1.ON/OFF button Turns on/off the air conditioner.

Use to set the fan speed in the order of: low medium high low.

6. AIR FLOW DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT

Moving the wheel on the front grille of the unit , the airflow can be directed to the left, right, straight ahead, or any combination of these directions. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Notice: The time of AUTO-OFF will be displayed for 10 seconds , after that the display will change todisplay the set temperature but in fan mode the room temperature will be displayed. 1) When the unit is on, press this button once to start timer off function and “01” will be shown on the display ,every press of this button increases the AUTO-OFF time by 1 hour(24 hours at most), when the time accumulates to 24 , press this button again the air conditioner will quit timer function. You can refer to the following: 01 02 quit timer function.

2) When the unit is off, press this button once to start timer on function and “01” will be shown on the display ,every press of this button increases the AUTO-ON time by 1 hour(24 hours at most), when the time accumulates to 24 , press this button again the air conditioner will quit timer function. You can refer to the following: When the timer on is activated the timer indicator lamp and the relative mode indicator lamps will flash and other buttons on the control panel are not functional , modes can be changed by pressing the buttons on the remote controller. Notice: AUTO-ON time will be displayed all the time before the air conditioner is turned on.3) The display of AUTO-ON/OFF time will be decreased by one hour. 01 02 quit timer function.

Button: When the unit is on, at cool mode the set temperature is displayed on the display all along . Press button once the set temperature will increase 1°F(1 ), every press of this button increases the set temperature by 1°F(1 ). The range of setting temperature is limited to 88°F(31 ). At fan mode, button is not functional. Button: When the unit is on, at cool mode the set temperature is displayed on the display all along . Press button once the set temperature will decrease 1°F(1 ), every press of this button decreases the set temperature by 1°F(1 ). The range of setting temperature is limited to 61°F(16 ). At fan mode, button is not functional. 1. COOL RUNNING1). Initial set temperature is 79 (26 ). 2). 3-minute time delay function of the compressor. When the setting temperature is lower than the room temperature, the compressor starts; when the setting temperature is higher than the room temperature the compressor stops. 3). The range of setting temperature is 61 -88 .(16 -31 ) F F 4). Both fan speed and air flow direction are adjustable.2. FAN RUNNING 1). In fan mode, the display panel displays the room temperature, and both fan speed and air flow direction are adjustable. 2). The compressor does not operate during FAN mode.

1). This function is only available during cool running and the fan speed can be adjusted. 2). During ENERGY SAVER fan motor runs when the compressor runs, fan motor stops when the compressor stops.

Press the sleep button on the remote controller to start sleep function and press it again to stop sleep function . During sleep mode, only the relative function indicator lamp lights. Notice: Press fan speed button during sleep mode, the air conditioner will stop sleep function.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS After the air conditioner has run for 200 hours and when it is turned off, the display panel will flashly display”CF” to remind you of cleaning the air filter.

4.PROMTING FOR CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

During cooling mode, the set temperature will increase 2 one hour after setting SLEEP mode, and will increase 2 once more in the next one hour (that means the set temperature increases 4 within two hours after setting sleep mode), then the air conditioner will work at this temperature all along. (1 ) (1 ) (2 )

F F During SLEEP mode, FAN SPEED will be "LOW".SLEEP REMOTE CONTROLLER It sends signals to the unit. Signal ejecting window

INCREASE button ENERGY SAVER buttonUsed it to initiate or stop energy saver operation. It is only functionalin cool mode. FAN SPEED buttonTEMPERATURE+ ADJUSTMENT button TEMPERATURE- ADJUSTMENT button ON/OFF button OPERATION MODE buttonTurns unit ON/OFF.Press it to change the fan speed in the order of low-medium-high-auto-low. COOL FAN Press it to select the operation mode:In cool mode decreases the setting temperature by every press of this button 1 . If it is pressed continuously the temperature will decrease by 1 every 0.5 second after 1 second.The range of setting temperature is61-88 . (1 ) (1 ) (16 -31 )

In cool mode increases the setting temperature by every press of this button 1 . If it is pressed continuously the temperature will increase by 1 every 0.5 second after 1 second. The range ofsetting temperature is 61-88

SLEEP buttonPress it once to start sleep functionand press it again to stop sleepfunction.

Press it once, if the air conditioner is set timer before the display will display the time of timer and you can increase the time by pressing this button ,if not, the timer function will be initiated and “01” will be shown on the unit, which means the time of timer is 1 hour. Every press of thisbutton increases the time by 1 hour(24hours at most).If it is pressed continuously the time will increase by 1 hour every 0.5 second after 1 second. You can refer to the following: 24 quit timer function. 1.Press it once, if the air conditioner is set timer before the display will display the time of timer and you can decrease the time by pressing this button ,if not, the timer function will be initiated and“01” will be shown on the unit, which means the time of timer is 1 hour. When the timer is set 1 hour, press this button again the timer function will be stop. 2. When the time of timer is set by the button “ ”, you can decrease the time by pressing this button. Every press of this button decreases the time by 1 hour. If it is pressed continuously the time will increase by 1 hour every 0.5 second after 1 second. You can refer to the following: 24 23 01 quit timer function.

NOTICE: 1.To operate, the remote should be within 6 meters of the unit with a clear line of sight. 2.Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for long periods of time. For specific usage and function of all buttons, please refer to “ OPERATION PANEL” on Page 12-14. HEAT mode is not applied to cool only type .

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COOLTURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET. Air Filter Cleaning The air filter should be checked at least twice a month to see if cleaning is necessary. Trapped particles in the filter will build up and block the airflow. This reduces the cooling capacity and also causes an accumulation of frost on the cooling evaporator. To clean the air filter: Clean the front grille and inlet grille by wiping with a cloth dampened in mild detergent solution, as shown in FIG.15.The cabinet may be washed with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water, then polish with liquid appliance wax. Air Conditioner Cleaning To ensure continued peak efficiency, the condenser coils(outdoor side of the unit) should be checked periodically and cleaned if they become clogged with soot or dirt. Brush or vacuum exterior coils to remove debris from fins. How to Remove the Front Grille

1. Put your hands on the handle on the right hand side of the front grille then pull the air filter out, as

2. Wash the air filter under the faucet with warm water. Be sure to shake off all the water before replacing

the filter. MAINTENANCE

1. Remove the two screws securing the front grille.

2. Pull the grille up from the bottom and pull the top of the grille away from the case to lift the top tabs out

of their slots, as shown in FIG.16.

Check the following list to be sure a service call really necessary. A quick reference to this manual mayhelp you avoid an unneeded service call.

THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT OPERATE

Check if... Wall plug disconnected. House fuse blown or electric breaker tripped. Power switch is OFF position. Unit was turned off and then immediately on. Control knob set warmer than room temperature. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker. Turn power switch the ON position. Turn unit off the wait 3 minutes before restarting. Wall plug disconnected. House fuse blown or electric breaker tripped. Unit was turned off and then immediately on. Temperature set warmer than room temperature. Push plug firmly into wall outlet. Replace fuse with time delay type or reset circuit breaker. Turn unit off and wait 3 minutes before restarting. Set the temperature lower . Then... AIR FROM UNIT DOES NOT FEEL COLD ENOUGH Check if... House fuse blown or electric breaker tripped. Then... Fan speed set in low . The temperature set too warm. Room temperature below 61°F(16 ). Cooling may not occur until room temperature rises above 61°F(16 ). Temperature sensing tube touching evaporator coil,located behind front grille. Remove front grille, and straighten tube away from evaporator coil. Set fan speed to high . Set the unit to lower temperature. THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM-ICE FORMING ON COOLING COIL BEHIND INLET GRILLE. Check if... House fuse blown or electric breaker tripped. Then... Outdoor temperature below 70°F(21 ). Air filter may be dirty. The air conditioner set too cold for night-timecooling. To defrost the coil, set the air conditioner to fan mode. Clean filer. Refer to maintenance section of owner’s manual. To defrost the coil, set the air conditioner to fan mode. THE AIR CONDITIONER COOLING, BUT ROOM IS TOO WARM Check if... House fuse blown or electric breaker tripped. Then... Dirty air filter-air restricted. Front of unit is blocked by drapes, furniture, etc. Air distribution is restricted. Clear blockage in front of unit. Clean air filter. Refer to maintenance section of owner’s manual. Doors, windows, registers, etc. open, cold air escapes. Close doors, windows registers, etc. Unit recently turned on in hot room. Allow additional time to remove stored heat from walls, ceiling, floor and furniture. THE AIR CONDITIONER TURNS ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. Check if... Then... Outside temperature is extremely hot. Set fan speed to high speed to bring air past cooling coils faster.

NOISE WHEN UNIT IS COOLING

Check if... Then... Sound of fan hitting water-from the moisture removal system. This is normal when humidity is high. Close doors, windows and registers. Window vibration-poor installation. Refer to installation instructions or check with installer. TROUBLE SHOOTING The temperature set too warm. Set the unit to lower temperature. 1717TROUBLE DISPLAY Er : indicates malfunction of the room temperature resistance. En : indicates malfunction of the pipe temperature resistance. Ed : indicates malfunction of anti-icing protection. E1: air filter clean. TROUBLE SHOOTING