.. .. EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 8 After you have installed the exhaust hose and window kit, you can plug in your portable air conditioner and start using it. Connecting the duct connectors to the unit Connecting the duct connector to the grated adapter 7. Align the slots on the duct connector to the tabs and snap into the back of the unit. 8. Align the slots on the duct connector to the tabs on the grated adapter and snap in place. . .. 9 Your portable air conditioner is designed to exhaust condensate water that is collected from the air. This water, in either gaseous or droplet form, will be expelled out the exhaust port of the unit. Please take this into account when deciding how to vent it. 1. The exhaust hose supplied with the portable air conditioner can be extended up to 48 inches; however for maximum efficiency, use the shortest length possible. 2. Try to prevent any kinks or bends in the exhaust hose. Kinks or bends may trap exhaust air which can radiate heat into the room or potentially cause the portable air conditioner to overheat and shut itself off. Do not lengthen the exhaust hose by adding additional hoses or attachments. 3. The exhaust hose supplied with the portable air conditioner has been specifically designed for this air conditioner. Do not lengthen the hose by adding additional hoses or attachments or replace it with any other hose. Warning: Longer hoses are not recommended. Notes about the Exhaust hose EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 10 Control Panel Overview Control Panel LCD Indicators Function Power Powers the unit on or off. Mode Changes between cool, dehumidify, fan, and heat (HS model) modes. Speed Sets the fan speed. Timer . Used to enable the timer. . (Up) Increases the set temperature or timer hours. . (Down) Decreases the set temperature or timer hours. Water Light. The water light will turn on if the unit has filled the internal water reservoir. WATER POWER Mode Speed Timer Water Light LCD Display Power Button Down Button Mode Button Up Button Speed Button Timer Button Indicator Function F/C Shows if the set temperature is in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Temperature Displays the set or ambient temperature. Timer . Appears when the timer is enabled. Fan Speed Shows the set fan speed. Modes Shows the set mode between, Cooling, Dehumidify, Fan Only, or Heat (HS model only). Appears when the water reservoir is full. Timer Water Full Indicator Cool Mode Fan Speed Temperature Dehumidify Mode Fan Only Mode Heat Mode (HS Model) Fahrenheit / Celsius 11 Using the Control Panel Use the Power button to turn the portable air conditioner on and off. By default when you first use the power button, the unit should begin to operate in cooling mode. The unit will remember the last used mode/settings if you shut down and restart. Auto-Restart: If power to the unit is interrupted, the air conditioner will restart itself in its last used mode/settings once power is restored. The compressor will restart after 3 minutes. Cooling mode cools and dehumidifies the air. If the ambient temperature drops below the temperature you selected, the compressor turns off and the unit functions with the fan only. When the temperature rises above the temperature you selected, the compressor turns on again. Whether your desired temperature can actually be reached depends on the ambient conditions. The room temperature remaining above the set temperature is normal. To operate the unit in cooling mode: 1) Make sure the power cord is plugged into a power outlet. 2) Press the Power button. 3) Press the Mode button until the Cooling indicator is selected. 4) Select the fan speed by using the Speed button. You can choose between Low, Medium and High fan speeds. 5) Set the thermostat by using the Up and Down buttons. The thermostat is adjustable between 61°F - 89°F in one degree increments. During the Dehumidifying mode, the unit will condense water out of the air and exhaust it through the exhaust hose. . In high humidity conditions, you may need to manually drain the unit. The ambient temperature in the room will probably drop by a few degrees while using the Dehumidifying mode. To operate the unit in dehumidifying mode: 1) Make sure the power cord is plugged into a power outlet. 2) Press the Power button. 3) Press the Mode button until the Dehumidify indicator is selected. Power Cooling Mode Dehumidifying Mode NOTE: The exhaust hose must be used in Cooling mode in order to cool a room. NOTES: If the room temperature is below 77.F, the fan will always run on low speed while in the Dehumidifying mode. If you do not use the exhaust hose in Dehumidifying mode, you must manually drain the water from the unit. Additionally, the ambient temperature in the room will probably rise by a few degrees if you do not use the exhaust hose. You will be not be able to change the thermostat temperature while in Dehumidifying Mode. EdgeStar Portable Air Conditioner 12 The AP14000HS portable air conditioner can work as a heat pump. I...