LK 70 - Air-conditioner EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LK 70 EINHELL

GB Original operating instructions Air Cooler

Exterior view of a white industrial air conditioner unit with labeled component A (no text or symbols beyond label)

B SWING TIMER SPEED MODE COOL

C ICE BOX

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Technical line drawing of a vertical cylindrical device with internal panel array and labeled part '9' (no text or symbols beyond label)

4 22 24 20 Mode 3 x 6 kHz 21 25 23

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6 H F 8

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Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury

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Danger!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Danger!

Read all safety regulations and instructions.

Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

This equipment can be used by children of 8 years and older and by people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received instruction in how to use the equipment safely and understand the dangers which result from such use. Children are not allowed to play with the equipment. Unless supervised, children are not allowed to clean the equipment and carry out user-level maintenance work.

• Position the equipment in such a way that the mains plug is accessible at all times.
• Check the mains lead at regular intervals for signs of defects or damage. A damaged mains lead may only be replaced by an elec-

trician or ISC GmbH in compliance with the relevant regulations.

• This equipment is not designed for commercial use.
• The equipment must never be used in bathrooms.
  • Children or infirm persons may use the equipment only under supervision.
• Children are not allowed to use the equipment as a toy.
• Check that the actual mains voltage is the same as the mains voltage specified on the rating plate.
• The equipment may only be operated from a properly earthed shock-proof socket.
• For electrical safety purposes we recommend that you install a residual current device circuit-breaker (earth-leakage circuit-breaker).
• Important! Do not extend the cable and never use multiple plugs. Otherwise there is a risk that electrical safety can no longer be guaranteed.
• Never pull the mains plug out of the socket while the equipment is running.
• In the event of any abnormalities in the operation of the equipment (e.g. smell of burning), immediately switch off the equipment and pull the plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire damage if the equipment is allowed to continue running with possible defects.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling the cable. Hold the mains plug firmly to pull it out of the socket. Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the cable.
• Never actuate any switches with wet hands. Otherwise there is a danger of an electric shock.
• Never allow the cool air to blow directly at you.
• Never place and plants or animals directly in the path of the flow of cool air. Plants or animals may suffer under the effect of the flow of cool air.
• Never poke fingers or objects in the air outlet vents. The rotating fan can cause injuries.
• Never attempt to repair the air cooler yourself. Improper repair and maintenance work can result in damage to the equipment and cause fires.
  • Always switch off the equipment and pull the plug before you start to clean it (risk of injury).
• Never clean the air cooler with water. This could result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not use any inflammable agents for cleaning purposes as they could cause a fire

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or deformation.

• Never install the equipment in a room in which combustible gases can be emitted. Emitted gases may collect and cause an explosion.
• Never hold any burning objects close to the equipment if they could be directly affected by the emitted air. This may result in their not being completely burnt.
• Pull the mains plug out of the socket if the equipment is not going to be used for some time.
• Always switch off the equipment and pull out the power plug during a storm. Electrical parts may get damaged as a result of overvoltage.
• To avoid electromagnetic interference the equipment should be kept away from televisions and radios.
  • Never cover the air outlet.

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1)

1 Vertical air slats
2 Horizontal air slats
3 Window
4 Guide roller
5 Infrared receiver (for remote control)
6 Control panel
7 Transport handle
8 Filter frame
9 Water container

2.2 Items supplied (Fig. 2)

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
  • Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

Air cooler (A)
• Remote control (B)
• Cooling element (C)
• Original operating instructions

3. Proper use

The equipment is designed for cooling the air in enclosed rooms. The blown-out air is cooled by the evaporation of cooled water from the equipment's water tank.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Tips on saving energy when cooling

Close all windows, doors and venetian blinds in order to reduce incoming sunlight as far as possible.

4. Technical data

Mains voltage: 220-240 V \~ 50 Hz

Nominal power rating: 70 W

Water tank volume (max. mark): 4 liters

Air throughput: 250 m³/h

Fan settings: 3

Dimensions (WxDxH): ...... 324 x 200 x 634 mm

Protection class:

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5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.

Warning!

Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

5.1 Information

• Remove all adhesive retention tapes, if there are any, before putting the equipment into operation. The water container may hold accessories.
• Please note that the minimum distance between the equipment and the wall to the side and rear must be 40cm. The minimum distance to other objects at the front must be 1m.
• The device must never be tilted, moved or emptied while switched on or while connected to the power supply.
• Only ever move the device when the water tank is empty and the device has been disconnected from the power supply.
• Use only clean, cold tap water or distilled water.
• Never add any scents or fragrances to the water.
• The settings which have been made are shown on the LED display. The applicable LEDs shine.

5.2 Filling with water (Fig. 3)

• Pull the water container (9) out as far as it will go.
  • Fill up the water container (9).
• To improve the cooling effect you can place normal ice cubes and/or the frozen cooling elements (Fig. 2 / Item C), after you have filled the elements with water before freezing, in the water container. Please watch out for the water level if you do this.
• Push the water container (9) back into the housing.
  Make sure that the water level lies between the „min“ and „max“ marks.
• Replace the water once a week.

6. Operation (Fig. 4)

Insert the power plug into a live socket outlet. A short signal will sound.

6.1 Switching the equipment on/off (Item 20) Press the Power button to switch on the equipment. Air will then be blown out at medium, uniform fan speed. Press the button again to switch off the equipment.

6.2 Switching on the vertical slat adjustment (Item 21)

Press the „Wind“ button for the vertical slats to swing automatically back and forth. Press the button again to switch off this function.

6.3 Switching on fan mode (Item 22)

The fan is set to „Normal“ as standard. Press the „MODE“ button to change the setting in the following order: Normal – Natural – Sleep. The LEDs will light up accordingly.

Sleep: The fan speed slows down in accordance with a timed sequence (30 min. fast -> 30 min. medium -> permanently slow).

6.4 Switching on the timer (Item 23)

Press the „TIMER“ button to limit the ON time to 0.5 – 7.5 hours. One press of the button equals 0.5 hours; the LEDs for 0.5h – 4h will light up according to the set time.

6.5 Setting the fan speed (Item 24)

Press the „SPEED“ button to set the fan speed in the following order: Medium – Fast – Slow – Medium. The LEDs „MI – HI – LO – MI“ will light up accordingly.

6.6 Switching on cooling mode (Item 25)

Note: Make sure that the water level in the water container lies between the „min“ and „max“ marks. Otherwise cooling mode will not work and the „COOL“ LED will blink (see 5.2). A warning signal will sound.

Press the „COOL“ button. The „COOL“ LED will light up. The integrated pump will convey the (ice-cooled) water up and out of the container so that it then flows down over the honeycomb insert. The air which is suctioned in will be blown out cooler and with a higher air humidity than when it was suctioned in. The cooler the water in the water tank, the cooler the air which is blown out.

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6.7 Remote control

Note: All modes and functions can be set using the buttons on the appliance as well as with the remote control. The remote control requires a CR 2025 button cell (included in the remote control). Pull the contact protection (small plastic plates) out of the housing before use.

• Never use a battery type other than the specified one.
• If the remote control is not used for a lengthy period of time, remove the battery to prevent it leaking.
• Point the remote control towards the heater. The range is max. 5 meters.
• Direct sunlight and objects can considerably reduce the range of the remote control.
• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop it and keep it away from heat and moisture.

Inserting the battery (Fig. 5):

1. Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the lock (D) towards the middle and pulling the battery compartment out at the same time.
2. Make sure you fit the battery with the + and - terminals correctly positioned as shown on the housing.
3. Press the battery compartment cover into the remote control.

As the end user you are legally required to return spent batteries. You can hand them in at public collection points provided by your council or sales outlets where batteries of this type are sold. Observe the instructions in section 11 as well.

7. Replacing the power cable

Danger!

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

8. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!

Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

8.1 Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

8.1.1 Cleaning during non-use / minimum intervals

The following minimum times tell you when various parts must be cleaned. If the parts become dirty sooner, cleaning must be performed more often.

• Emptying and cleaning the water container

The water container must be cleaned every 2 weeks. Pull the water container (Fig. 3 / Item 9) out. Slide a suitably large trough under the water container, remove the plug on the base of the water container and allow the water in it to drain out. Insert the plug back in place and clean the container carefully with soap solution. Remove the soap solution as described above and leave the container to dry. Insert the plug back in place again. You can then fill the water container again (see 5.2).

• Cleaning the air intake filter (Fig. 6)

The air fi liter (Fig. 1/Item 8) needs to be cleaned once a week. Press the two latches (F) and take out the air intake fi liter (8). Note: Never use the equipment without air fi liters. Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the dust filter gently to remove the dust. If the filter is very dirty, wash it carefully with warm water. Then allow to dry thoroughly and fasten to the equipment when dry.

• Cleaning the honeycomb insert (Fig. 6)

The honeycomb insert (H) must also be cleaned every 4 weeks. Important! You must again remove the air intake filter as previously described. Clean it with soapy water and then allow it to dry.

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Reinsert the honeycomb insert (H) and fasten the air intake filter (8) to the equipment.

8.2 Maintenance

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

8.3 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
- Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

10. Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30°C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

11. Disposing of batteries

Batteries contain materials that are harmful to the environment. Never place batteries in your household refuse, in fi re or in water. Batteries should be collected, recycled or disposed of by environment-friendly means. Send your old batteries to iSC GmbH, Eschenstrasse 6 in D-94405 Landau. You can then be sure that the equipment will be correctly disposed of by the manufacturer.

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12. Troubleshooting

If the equipment is operated properly you should experience no problems with malfunctions or faults. In the event of any malfunctions or faults, please check the following before you contact your customer services.

Problem	Check
Air cooler does not work Is the mains plug properly connected?Is there a voltage supply at the mains socket outlet?Has the On/Off switch been pressed?
The fan speed changes of its own accord Has the “Natural” function been set?
Remote control does not work Have the batteries been inserted, are they working and are the poles the right way around?Is there visual contact between the remote control and the device?

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For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:

As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH.

Subject to technical changes

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Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.

Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

Category Example
Wear parts*	Honeycomb filter, foam filter, batteries
Consumables*
Missing parts

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.

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Warranty certifi cate

Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectification of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

4. Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.

5. Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).

6. Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

7. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

8. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

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Subject to change without notice

Archive-File/Record: NAPR015489

Documents registrar: Landauer Josef

Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

EH 02/2017 (01)