Most of this water is used to cool the unit and make it run more efficiently. This is a feature not found in most Portable Air Conditioners. If the unit is operated inVERY HUMID air, water will collect in the container inside the unit. If the Internal Water Container is full, the Full Water Indicator will flash, the unit will shut off, and it must be drained before it will re-start. How to Drain the Unit Use a Shallow Container or Dish 1. Turn off the unit. 2. Position a flat container or dish under the drain hole. Do not allow the water to drip continuously into the container, as it might easily overflow. 3. Remove the drain knob & rubber plug from the drain hole. The condensed water will drain out automatically. 4. When the container is almost full, replace the rubber plug into the drain hole to stop the water. Empty the container. 5. Repeat steps 2,3 & 4 until all the condensed water is emptied. 6. Once all the condensed water has been removed, replace the rubber plug into the drain hole firmly. The Full Water indicator should be off now. 7. Replace the drain knob. 8. Turn unit on, the unit will resume working. water hole rubber plug / water tray drain knob rubber plug drain knob 10 Specifications Model Number ALD I2000M Cooling Capacity 12,000 BTU/hr Heating Capacity N/A Power Consumption 950W / 8.4A Humidity Removal Capacity 65 Pts. / Day Recommended room size* Up to 400 sq.ft. Power Supply 115V/ 60Hz / 1 Phase Compressor Rotary Refrigerant R-22 Fan Speed 2 Timer 1 -8 hours Temperature Set Range 62°F - 90°F Unit Weight 65 lbs. Dimensions I6"W x I7"D x 30"H Working Temperature Cooling: 62°F to II0°F REMARKS: The cooling capacity of the unit may be affected by the height of the ceiling, quality of insulation, number of windows, etc. 3 Operation 1. Power indicator 2. Fan operating indicator 3. Cooling operating indicator 4. Full water indicator 5. Thermostat 6. Speed switch with options for -LOW FAN, HIGH FAN, LOW COOL, HIGH COOL 7. Timer (1-8 hours) as well as ON/OFF switch Turning ON/OFF Set TIMER to ON for continuous operation (the unit will operate as long as it is not turned off). Power indicator comes on. To turn off the unit, turn the TIMER to the OFF position IMPORTANT! • The compressor will start approximately 3 minutes after the unit is turned on (this will help prolong the life of the compressor). After switching the unit off, please wait at least 3 minutes before turning the unit back on. • The cooling system will switch off if the room temperature is lower than set. The fan, however, keeps working at the set level. If the ambient temperature rises above the chosen temperature +/_5°F, the cooling will resume 8 Front Back 1. Control Panel 2. Cooling Air Outlet 3. Handle 4. Castors 6. Air Inlet 7. Exhaust Air Outlet 8. Cord Hanger 9. Water Stopper (Rubber Plug Inside) Accessories 10. Adaptor - for insertion over the hose and into the back of the air conditioner I I. Exhaust Hose 12. Adjustable Slide Bar I 3. Round Connector 14. Cap for Round Connector (ia 5. Air Filter Installation Window Kit Installation In order for this unit to function properly, it must be vented to the outside. Fitting the Exhaust Hose through the window is easy. Please see below. I. Extend Hose at least 6" and insert it into back of the unit, tightening into place by turning it clockwise. 2. Attach Slide Bar Connector, (Round Connector) to the other end of the Hose by extending hose at least 6". Then tighten Hose by turning the (Round Connector) clockwise. Slide Bar Connector 3. Place Adjustable Slide Bar in the window and expand so it fits tightly 4. Lower the window. 5. Make sure the Hose has no kinks. Slide Bar has 3 sections which allows installation in windows up to 48" in width. Wall Connection 1. Make a hole (5.1" in diameter) in the wall. 2. Insert the Round Connector (part #13) into the hole and hold in place by using 4 small screws (not supplied). Extend one end of the Exhaust Pipe (part #1 I) and screw into the Round Connector by turning clockwise. 4. Extend other end of exhaust pipe and screw in Adaptor (part # 10) by turning clockwise. Round Connector 5. Push Adaptor to fit firmly over the opening on the back of the unit. **When not in use, cover the Round Connector and hole with Cap (part #14). 6 Installation Mounting the Exhaust Pipe • The supplied Exhaust Hose can be extended from I foot to 5 feet for mounting. It is recommended that you use the shortest possible length of Hose • Take care to prevent any kink or bend in the middle of the Exhaust Hose, as this will trap hot exhaust air, which will radiate back into the room. WARNING! The length of the Exhaust Pipe is specially designed according to the specification of this product. Do not replace or extend it with your own hose as this could cause the unit to malfunction. Cleaning the Filter Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly to remove loose dus...