CLIMATE FA 15 CS - Air-conditioner POLTI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CLIMATE FA 15 CS POLTI

CLIMATISER AVEC FA15CS

SOLUTIONS EN CAS DE DYSFUNCTIONNEMENT

A. Stop/Start switch POWER
B. Deflector oscillation switch SWING
C. FUNCTION "MODE" selector
D. Hourly programming switch
E. Fan speed selector and automatic operation
F. Night operating selector
G. ^ TEMP ^ Temperature selector

INDICATORS

1. Indicator light night function
2. AUTO Indicator light AUTO function
3. Indicator lights fan speeds:

Low
Medium
High

1. Temperature/time display
2. Air conditioning function indicator
3. Dehumidification function indicator
4. Deflector oscillation indicator

Do not install and use your air conditioner before carefully reading this instruction guide. This will help you to get the optimal and safe operation of your air conditioner FA15CS.

The following advice and instructions must be followed:

1. After unpacking place your appliance vertically upright to allow the cooling agent to stabilize and it is important to wait 3 hours before use.
2. Your air conditioner FA15CS must always be used in an upright position, as it contains a cooling agent.

Failure to respect these 2 instructions may damage the appliance and would invalidate the Polti guarantee.

• The air conditioner must not be used in wine cellars or in any room with a temperature under 16^ .

TECHNICAL DATA

Type

Split air conditioner

• Cooling capacity

15000 BTU / H - 4350 W /h

• Power requirement

1400W

Cooling agent

R22 -820 g

Maximum air flow

530 m³/hour

Fan speed

3

Distribution of air flow

Automatic or manual oscillation

• Dehumidification

2,0 l/h at 80% RH and at 30°C

Controls

electronic

Thermostat

accurate to 0,5^

• Operating time

programmable from 1 to 12 hours

• Delayed start

programmable from 1 to 12 hours

Air filter to collect dust

easily removable, washable

Length of the connecting sleeve

3 meters

• Indoor unit

4 swivel castors, 2 with a brake

• Outdoor unit

2 steel brackets for wall fixing

• Dimensions: indoor unit outdoor unit

L 46 cm x H 88 cm x D 42 cm

L 54 cm x H 49 cm x D 33,5 cm

Weight 52 kg

52kg

• Accessories provided

2 steel brackets for wall fixing (outdoor unit)

1 remote control

This appliance complies with the relevant requirements of the directives 89/336/CEE relating to electromagnetic compatibility and 73/23/CEE relating to low voltage.

PRESENTATION OF THE SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER FA15CS

The FA15CS air conditioner is made up of two units:

• an indoor electronically controlled unit
• an outdoor unit to be installed outside the building

The two units are connected by a sleeve (3 metres) containing the refrigerant, the electrical connections and the condensation water evacuation pipe.

The air conditioner is delivered connected with the following accessories: 2 steel brackets + 2 pegs for fixing the outdoor unit, a remote control.

AIR CONDITIONING WITH FA15CS

Your air conditioner FA15CS is entirely electronically controlled which allows precise programming and adjustment of the room temperature.

LEARN INTELLIGENT AIR CONDITIONING

Air conditioning does not mean over-cooling.

The use of an air conditioner allows you to have a pleasant atmosphere by reducing the temperature.

The conditions for optimal comfort in a room are determined by 4 factors:

The temperature, the humidity rate, the air purity and the air flow. Your FA15CS air conditioner allows you to control these factors, so as to create a constantly pleasant room atmosphere.

• Temperature: the main function of an air conditioner is to draw off the hot air and evacuate it to the outside.
• Humidity rate: the humidity in a room also causes a sensation of stifling and heat in the summer. Your FA15CS air conditioner not only cools down the temperature but also dehumidifies the air.
• Air purity: thanks to the air filter, your FA15CS retains dust creating a healthier room atmosphere.
• Air flow: your FA15CS air conditioner regulates the air flow, allowing the flow to be directed and ensuring an optimal air circulation: without any draught, the air is distributed to avoid temperature differences inside the room (hot and cold zones).

Example: for an outside temperature of 30^ it is recommended not to select a temperature below 24^ .

Avoid being in a cold air flow and do not direct it onto people.

To ensure the optimal efficiency of the appliance, we advise you to keep doors and windows closed and to take in account the surface of the walls and windows exposed to the sun. In this case, so as to optimize the functioning of your FA15CS air conditioner, we recommend to partially close the shutters.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Your FA15CS air conditioner has been designed to be used only in household conditions and it should not be used for any other purpose.
• Plug the appliance in a properly earthed socket.
• Never unplug the unit while it is working. This could damage the electronic circuits. To turn off your FA15CS, always use the switch on the control panel.
• Never lay down the appliance while it is working. Always keep it in an upright position to avoid any damage of the cooling system.
• Ensure that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked or covered up.
• Never place anything on the unit and do not cover it with any kind of cloth.
• Do not place the air conditioner near the curtains (minimum distance 50 cm.).
• Do not place the connecting sleeve under a carpet.
• When used for the first time, and and each time it is turned on, it takes 3 minutes for the air conditioner to become operational.
• It's dangerous to modify or change the characteristics of the appliance.
• In case of technical problems, contact our approved after sales service.

INDOOR UNIT

• The air conditioner must be connected to an electrical socket providing 220-240V/50Hz.
• Install the indoor unit in the room where the air conditioner is to operate. It has to be placed on "a flat surface".
• The 2 rear rollers are fitted with a brake (8) allowing the FA15CS to be blocked in a stable position. Do not forget to release the brake whenever you wish to move your FA15CS air conditioner.

OUTDOOR UNIT

• The outdoor unit must be installed outside the building.
• This outside unit has been designed to withstand all types of weather conditions and does not require any particular sort of protection.
• It must be placed directly on the floor of a balcony or terrace (Fig. 3) or any other horizontal surface.
• It can also be fixed onto a wall (Fig. 4) using the wall brackets provided. A minimum distance of 6 ~cm must be kept between the outdoor unit and the wall, 50 ~cm on each side (Fig. 5).
• If the outdoor unit is installed at a certain height, it is important that the highest point of the sleeve does not exceed 1,60 ~m higher from the base of the indoor unit (Fig. 4).
• Excessive pressing or bending of the sleeve must be absolutely avoided (Fig. 4).

Your FA15CS is fitted with a water evacuation pipe, the opening being situated on the right hand side of the connections of the indoor unit (9). If your outdoor unit is positioned at a height of more than 1,60m , it is recommended to evacuate the water through the sleeve of the inside unit by removing the plug. A plug must, therefore, be placed on the outlet of the water evacuation on the outdoor unit.

Failure to comply with these two instructions may hinder the correct functioning of the condensation water evacuation (dehumidification) and in this case, water leakages, coming from the inside unit, may occur.

You can either program how long you want your FA15CS air conditioner to operate or when you want it to come on. However, it is not possible to combine these two functions.

Length of operation

• Switch the appliance on by pressing (A).
• Press the hourly programming switch (D).
• The temperature display disappears: you can now program from 1 to 12 hours by pressing button (D) several times. The selected operating time is displayed.

Example: You want your air conditioner to go on working another 2 hours after you have gone to bed: use the hourly programming switch (D) to display 2. Your air conditioner will now switch itself off 2 hours later.

Delayed start

Switch your FA15CS air conditioner off before programming the delayed start. The appliance will operate according to the parameters memorised on use.

• With the appliance switched off, press the programming switch (D).
• You can now display from 1 to 12 hours by pressing a switch (D) several times. The number displayed indicates the number of hours remaining before the appliance turns on.

Example: you leave the house at 8 a.m. and you want to find a pleasant temperature at 6 p.m. You therefore want your FA15CS to start working 3 hours before. Proceed as follows:

• With the appliance switched off, use the programming switch (D) to display the number 7 (there are 7 hours between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.). That's all! Your FA15CS will start working in automatic mode 7 hours later, i.e. 3 p.m., and will continue operating until you decide to switch it off.

TURNING ON THE FA15CS

Before reading, fold out the first cover page with the illustrations.

Note: the functions on the remote control and on the control panel indicated with the same letter perform the same function.

Insert the plug into the socket.

Press the switch (A)

Choose the operating function using the switch (C). To select another function, press the switch (C) until the indicator for the desired function lights up.

AIR CONDITIONING

AUTO

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

Adjust the desired temperature level using the switch G

DEHUMIDIFICATION

low ventilation speed is automatically selected

Adjust the air flow using switch B for the oscillation of the louvers (never move them manually!).

Press switch B once more to stop the louvers in a particular oscillation position.

The night operating function can be selected by pressing switch F

2 hourly programming possible:

• length of operation

• delayed start by pressing switch D

OPERATING FUNCTIONS OF THE FA15CS.

Help yourself by taking the previous page as a reference

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

• When switched on, the appliance will operate according to the previously stored parameters.
  To change these parameters, refer to the diagram page 48.
• It is important that the difference between the outside temperature and the chosen temperature is less than 6^ . It is recommended to select a temperature of 24^ , which is ideal for the human body.
• The appliance will stop providing air conditioning as soon as the selected temperature is reached. The lamp will start flashing and the appliance will continue to provide ventilation. It will revert to air conditioning if the room temperature once again exceeds the selected temperature.
• It is possible to choose AUTO, whereby the appliance will operate automatically as required, at one of the 3 fan speeds.

You can also choose one of the 3 fan speeds yourself.

This speed will then operate constantly.

• Enables optimum night-time operation.
• Automatic and progressive temperature control and particularly silent operation.
• As the night-time temperature gradually decreases, your FA15CS regulates the selected temperature by increasing it at 0.5^ C intervals every 30 minutes. In this way, the temperature will not drop too sharply.
• This increase in the selected temperature will not exceed 2^ in total. The appliance will then start providing air conditioning at this temperature.

Example: if you set your temperature at 23^ C at 11 p.m., it will provide air conditioning progressively until the temperature reaches 25^ C and will maintain this temperature during the night.

DEHUMIDIFICATION

• Enables you to use your FA15CS as a dehumidifier.
• The FA15CS automatically selects the low fan speed.
• It is normal for the appliance to operate in cycles: the appliance stops and starts again automatically.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Your FA15CS is fitted with thermal protection which only allows the compressor to start in air conditioning mode after a three-minute time delay. The light flashes during this time.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

When the air conditioner does not work, it is sometimes a minor problem which the user can easily deal with himself.

Before calling the After Sales Service, you should check the following points and see if you can solve the problem by yourself.

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The air conditioner does not work	• no electrical supply • plug not properly inserted in socket • button I/O not pressed	• wait and check the fuse • plug the appliance properly in • press the button I/O
Poor performance	• 3 minutes delay • wrong selection of the mode • air filter blocked with dust	• wait for 3 minutes • select the correct function • clean the air filter
The air conditioner makes a bubbling noise	• the cooling agent circulates in the circuits	• this is normal
Water leak	• the outside unit is placed higher than 1,60 m from the bottom of the inside unit	• place the outside unit lower as shown on picture 3
Motor noise when the appliance is turned off	• automatic operating of the pump to evacuate the water of condensing	• this is normal

MAINTENANCE OF FA15CS

CLEANING

Before cleaning and maintenance operations, turn off and unplug the unit.

For safety reasons, never wet the air conditioner.

EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE APPLIANCE

• Clean the air conditioner by using a damp sponge, and dry it with a clean cloth afterwards.
• Never use petrol, alcohol or any product containing solvents.

AIR FILTER

The air filter collects the dust contained in the air so that dust does not clog up the appliance, your FA15CS must always be used with its air filter.

The build-up of dust reduces the efficiency of the air conditioner. Against this, the air filter needs to be cleaned fortnightly or more often if the unit operates in a dusty atmosphere.

• Remove the filter by lifting it slightly to disengage it and pull it downwards.
• Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner. If the filter is very dirty, you can wash it in warm water. Make sure that the air filter is completely dry before replacing.

GUARANTEE

The Climate FA15CS is guaranteed to the original purchaser for one year from purchase date against manufacturing or raw material defects. The guarantee is not valid if the appliance has been misused in any way. Unauthorised alterations or repairs to the machine will automatically invalidate this guarantee.

Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of Climate FA15CS which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.

ATTENTION

The appliance is built according to the current recycling rules.

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