COMFORT-AIRE RAD-101A Owner's manual

Brand: COMFORT-AIRE

Model: RAD-101A

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

RAD-81A

MODELS: RAD-IOIA

Safety Precautions .......................... 3

Before Operation ............................ 7

Introduction .................................... 8

Symbols U_d in this Manua,I ........8

Features ........................................ 8

Electrical Safety ............................ 9

EJectrical Data ............................... 9

Temporary Use of an

Adapter .................................... 1t

Temporary Use of an

Extension Cord ............................ 1t

Installation .................................... 12

Window Requirements ............ 13

Size ......................................... 13

Select the best location .......... 13

Preparation of Chassis ............... 14

Unit Installation ............................ 15

Operating Instructions ................ 17

Location and Function

of Controls .................................... 17

Remote Centre! Operations ........18

Remote Controller ....................... 19

Additional Features .................... 20

Air Direction ............................ 20

Drain Pipe ............................... 20

Maintenance and Service ............2t

Air F_lter ................................... 21

Cleaning the Air Conditioner .....2I

How to Remove the

FrontGnl_ ................................. 22

Common Problems and

Solutions .........................................23

Troubleshooting .......................... 24

# FOR YOUR RECORDS

Wrde the model a,nd serlat nu,mbers here'

Model #

Serial #

You carl tindlthem on a label on 1he si,de el _he p,_(x_u(l_

De#!ler's IName

Date Purchased

III Sta_p,le your receipt to this page in the event you need i,t

to prove date r_fparPha.ee or fcJrwarranty isquns.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful h_nts on how to use and

maintain your air conditioner propedy Just a httle p_event,we

,(:are on your ;)art caf_ save you a _j[eal deal o_ hme a,r_d

money o,,,'ci [hc ]lie of you_ all corldittoncr_

Yeulll find many answe[s to common problems in the chart

of troubleshooting tips. if you review ou[ ch_t_tof

Troubleshooting, Tips first, you :may not need to call for

servif:e at a_l

PRECAUTION

• Con,tact an Authorized Service Center for repair o;r

maintenan, ce of thins ,unit. Carl 1-800-243-0000 to

locate the nearest ASC.

•This air conditioner is not mr ended for use by young

children or inv,!lids without supervision.

o¥o,u,ng children, should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the air conditioner.

- If the power cord requires replacement, Ihave an

Authorizedl Servicer install an exact replacement part.

• Inslallation work must be performed in accordance

with the Nation, all Electric Code Iby q,ual_fied and

authori_zed personn,el only.

2 Room Air ,Conditioner

To prevent iniury to the user or other peop.le and property damage, the following instructions

must be foil,owed,

[] incorrect operation due to ignoring instructions wilil _us.e harm or damage.. The seriousness

is clas.sifi_ by the bllowing indications.

[] Because ot the weight of the product, it is r_omm.ended that you have a hetper to. assist in

the installation.

[] Meanings of symbols us._ in this manua_ are as. shown below.

Biesure not to do 'i, _]

B,esure to follow

[] Installation

• improper assembly or _instatlation may cause

incorrect o_ration, inclluding injury, fire, and

ele_ric shock ha_rds.

• it may cau_ expliosiionor fire.

• It may cause fire and electric sh_k.

.. it may cause failure and el.e_ric sh_k.

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[] Operation

• Otherwise, it will cause

electric sh_k or fire

° ]t w[H _use electric: shock o,r

fire.

° _he_[se it may ,cause fire

and electric sh_k acciident.

• _twill cause el_tric shock or

fire_

°'_twill cause e_ric shock or

fire.

° _tmay cause fire and eiectr[,c

sh_;k,.

° it will cause electric sh_k or

fire

• INogrounding may cause

el_"tric sh_k.

° It w[[I cause electric sh_k.

4 Room Air Conditioner

, The air conditioner must be operated in a

enclosed area to be most effective

• Utmay cause explosion, fire, and burn.

. Ut:wi!l cau_ electric shock or fai!lure of

machine.

, Water may enter _e unit: and degrade the

insulation. It may cause an electric shock.

[] Installation

. They are sharp and may

cause injury,

C ,CAUT'O'"I

• _ may _use failure of

appliance or performan_

deteriorate.

• Ifthe outer case is damaged,

it must _ repair_ or

repi_aced immediately.

Leaving it damaged _uld

result in the air _nditioiner

hlling out of the window,

creating a _fety hazard.

Ownerb Manual 5

• It may _use injury: * It may cau_ e_ectric shock

and damage_

,, it will waste power'

consumption in vain and it

may cause accident_

° Since the fan routes at high

speed during o_ration, it may

cause injury.

• Operation without filters will

cause failure.

,,This couUdiniure the pet or

plant,

!il_ ii_¸ _:_,0

_ii;iii!!_"_:i_:_

° it is an air conditioner, not:a

precision refrigera_on system,,

,'The ap_arance of the air

conditbner may deteriorate,

change color_ or devebp

suda_ flaws.

,,It is not sanitary and could

cause illness ,or_rs,ona_

injury hazard.

6 Rc_m Air Conditioner

BeforeOperation

1i' Plug in the power cord properly.

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

3. Iao not use an extension cord. See page, 11 for more details.

4. Do not staWstop operation by plugging/unplugging the power cord.

5. IIfthe power cord is.damaged and requires, replacement, have an Authorized

Servicer install an exact replacement part.

1i_ Being exposed to direct airflow for .an extended period o,ftime could b,e

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 ,orother heating devices.

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

preserving precision devices, food, peR, p,lan_, and art objects). Such usage

could damage the items.

43The air conditioner is a consumer comfort appliance, not a precision climate

control system.

21.

Do not touch the metai parts o,fthe unit when removing the filter. Iqunes ,can

occur when handling sharp metal edges.

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

destroy the insulation, leading to possible electric shock.

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 isia

possibility of injury if the unit's power is.accidentally triggered o,nwhile

cleaning inner parts of the unit.

For repair and maintenance, contact an Authorized Service Center. See the,

warranty page for details or calt 1i-8.77-755-7932 Have your model number and

serial number .available. They should be written on page 2 of this manual.

Owner_ Manual 7

In,troduc,don

_i _LI_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I :i

This symbol aleds you to the risk of electric shock.

This symbol aleds you to haza_s that could cause harm to the

air conditioner.

This symbol indicates s_cial notes.

WARNING: This appliance should be ins_lled in accordance with

national Electric Code.

CABINET

FRONT

GRILLE

A!RFILTER

VERTICAL A_RDEFLECTOR

(HORIZONTN_LOUVER)

HOR_'ONTALAIR DEFLECTOR

(VERTICAL LOUVER)

D_SCHARGE

AIR _NTAKE

(INLETGRILLE)

BRACE

E_<&POR_rOR_

CONTROLBOARD

REMOTE

CONTROLLER

CONDENSER

_BASEPAN

POWER CORD

VER"[_CALAIR DEFLECTOR

4ORIZONT_ AIR DEFLECTOR

FRONT

AIR F_LTER

DISCHARGE

AiR iNTAKE:

(INLET GiRiLLEi

CONTROLBOARD

_BASEPAN

POWER CORD

8 Rc_m Air Conditioner

Elect.dealSafety

115V~ 230V ~

Power _rd may include a current

inte_upter device. A test and reset butto,n i,s

provided on Me, plug case. The devil,

shouM _ tested on a periodic basis by first

pressing the TES]" button and then the

RESET button, if the TES] button does not

#'ip ,o,rif the RESET button wil! not s,_y

engaged, di.s_ntinu,e use d the air

_ndifloner and contact a qualified seHice

te_nic:ian_

Use Wall Receptacle Power Supply

Sl_andardI25V, 3-wire gmun,ding

receplac_e rated 15A_125V AC

Standard 250V'_ 3-wire grounding

_eceptacle rated 15A, 250V AC

@.-

Standard250V, 3°wh*e groundk_g

receptacle rated _A, 2_V AC

Use 15 AMP, tJer_

de_ay fL_e or 15 AMP

drcuit breaker°

Use 20 AMP_ t_

de_ay f_e or :20 AMP_

drcuit breaker.

Use of extension cords

Be_u_ d _ential sa_ hazards, we

strongly dis_urage the use d an extension

®rd. However, if you wish to u_ an

extension _rd, use a CSA certifiiedlUL-listed

3-wire (grounding) extension oord rated 15A,

125V.

N_wiring should _ made in .accordance with

Io_ eledrical codes and r_ulations.

Aluminum house wiring may pose special

problems. Consult a qualified electrician.

ELECTRICAL SAFE_

IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Air conditioner has a three-pronggrounding plug on

its power supply cord, which triust _ pNgged into

properly grounded threeoprong wal_receptacle for

your pm_ection against p,ossib# shock hazard.

230, 208, and 2301208 VOLT UNITS

'These units am equipped with a throe-prong

grounding pJugon the peter supply ,cord,which

must/L_ iplu_ed into a matching properly grounded

thr_prong wad r,eceptacJefor your prot,e,ction

against possib_ shock hazard. If ,suchan outlet is

not:pr_ent, one must i_ installed by a qualified

e_ectrician iil accordance with the National Electrical

Code and i_al c_es and o,rdinan_s.

DO NOT USE AN EX"[ENSION CORD on 2_,

_8, and 23012_8Volt units.

Owner's Mar, ual 9

WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded..

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug.

To miinimize the risk of electric shock, use the plug with a standard three-slot

grounding wall power outlet. If the power outlet does not include a grounding slot,

have a qualified eiectrician replace the outlet before you use the room air

conditioner.

Changing the outlet without making the appropriate wiring

changes will create an unsafe condition that could result in fire o.r

el_trical shock, Refer all such work to a li.cens_ and qualified

exists _t:ore u_

Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the _wer

WARNING: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover _rew does not ground tlhe appliance unless the

cover screw is metal and not insulate, and the wall receptacle is

grounded through the house wiring.

WARNING: If you have any doubt whether the air conditioner is

properly ground_, have the wall r_eptacle and circuit checked by a

qualified el_trician,

10 Room Air Coeditioner

ElectricalSafety

We strongly di_ourage the use of an adapter due to potential sdety hazards.

For temporary connections, use only a UL-][sted adapter, avaiiaibie from most

local hardware stores. Ensure that the large slot in the adapter is aligned with

the large slot in the receptacle for a proper polarity connection.

To disconnect the power cord from the adapter, use one hand on each to avoid

damaging the ground terminal. Avoid frequently unplugging the power cord as

this can lead to eventual ground terminal damage.

Adapter Plug_._ i

Receptacle Cover

"Metal _rew

Never u_ the appliance with a broken adapter,

We strongly di_ourage the use of an extension cord due to potential safety

h_ards. For temporary situations, use only CSA certified and UL listed 3-wire

grounded extension cords, rated 15 A, ! 25 V.

Owners Manual 11

Instaifl,ation

Type&SEA "[y_ C:5EA

Ty_ D:2EA TypeE:2EA TypeF:2EA

(FR_E CURTAIN) (SILLSUPPORT)

TypeG:2EA

_ j,

TypeH:I_ TypeI:1EA TypeJ:t EA %v_ K:2EA

(UPPERGUIDE)

_ L:IEA TypeO:1EA

(W1ND_LQ_SB_£"_ ,(D_N JOINT PIPE) (DRAINWASHER}

Have the following tools available for installation:

* _r_dlriver (Slotted and Philllips) * Ruller

* Knife * Hammer

* Pencil * Level

12 Room Air ,Conditioner

installation

This room air conditioner is

designed for installation in standa#d

double-hung windows with actual

opening widths from 22" to 36".

The upper and lower window sash

must open s,ufficiently to a!!ow a

clear ve_ical opening of i5" f_m the

bottom of the upper _sh to the

window sty!,

to 1t/4"

WARNING:This product is a WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER. As such,

a standard single-hung or doiuble-hung wind_ is required for proper

insta!lation_ Non-window installations, including using sleeves, holes

in walls, and other installations are not recommended..

Select the best location

1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure

the unit is.install_ securely and firmly

2. Ins,tall the unit where the sunlight does not / ,ing

shine, directly on the unit. /

C_led air _ _ Heat

3, The outside d t!he cabinet must extend R'_._ _ radiation

outward for at least iii and there should II

be no obs_cles., s.uch as a fence o,rwalll, " II ,=,= i

within 20" from the back of the cabinet _ _ _t-!__i_ ...............

because it will prevent heat radiation of the _/ [1 -"_'] AboutI/Z' ,

condenser.. _ /_ over 2o'

Restriction of outside air wili greatly r_uce

the c_ling efficiency d the air conditioner.

Fence

All side louvers of the cabinet must remain expos_ to the outside of the

4. Install the unit a li_le slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front(about V2").

This will force _ndensed water to flow to,the outside.

5. install the unit with the _ttom a_ut 30"-"60" a_ve the fl_r level.

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Installation

1, Remove the screws which fasten the cabinet

at both sides and at the ba,ck,

Use a long screwdriver and installing the

screws will b,e easier.

2. S_ide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the

base pan handlUe and pulling forward whi_e

bracing the cabinet,

3. Cut the window sash sea_ to the proper

length,

Peel off the backing and attach the Foam-Pe

to the underside of the window sash.

Remove the backing from the top, Upper Guide

Fo,am-PE and attach it to the bottom of the

Upper Guide

Attach the Upper Guide onto the top of the

cabinet with 3 Type A screws.

6. Inse_ the Frame Guides into the bottom of

the cabinet,

Inse_ the Frame Cu_ain into the Upper Guide

and Frame Guides,

8. Fasten the curtains to the unk with 4 Type

FOamope

(Type A) upperGuide

_rcw

Screw

,(Ty_ A)

Frame ,Gui_s, (Type A),

Foam-Pe

14 Room, Air Co,nditioner

Installation

Caution: During the following step, ihold unit firmly until window sash

is lowered to top channel _hind side panel frames. Personal injury or'

property damage, may result if un_ falls from window.

Open the window. Mia_ a line on

center of Me window stoo,[(or desired

air conditioner _ocatJon)_

Carefully p_acethe cabine! on the

window stool and align the center

mark on '[he boltom front with the

center line markd in the window

stool.

Pull the _3ttom window sash down

behind the up_r guide unti_it meets.

_i :Do not pull #_ewindow sash

down _ tightJy that the movement of

Frame Cu_ain is,restricted,

& Lo_lly as_mble the silli support

using the parts in Figure 3,,

4. S,elect the _ition thai:wiHIp_ac_the

sil_support near the outer most _int

on sill (See Figure 4),

_i " B,e_reful when you install

#}e cabinet ,(Frame Guides will be

broken easily}.

Attach the sill support to,the cabinet

track ho,llein relation to Me sel_ted

position using 2 Ty_ A screws in,

each sup_r[(See Figure 4).

6_ The _binet shoulid be instalil_ with a

ve_ s|igh't ti!t(about Vz") downward

toward the, outside (See Figure 5),,,

Adjust the _lt ,and the nut of sil!

sup_rt for balandngi the cabinet.

7. Attach the @binet to the window stool

by driving the screws (Type B:Length

sixteen millimeters and below.) through

the front angle into window stool

8. P'uHeach Frame cut.in fullly to,each

window sash track, and repeat step 2

Upper Guk_e

_Wi_ow S_ool

Fro_ Angle Figure 1

Up_,r Guide

Figure 2

INDOOR

Bo_t

Fimame Guide

Nut Figure 3

S_'ew(Type A)

iNDOOR

9UTDOOR Figure 4

Sc_,ew(Type B)

Sil! Supper

Si_iSupport

Figure 5

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Installation

9., Attach each Frame Curtain the window sash

using screws (Type C),.(S_ Figure 6)

: DO NOT DRILL A HOLE IN THE

8oTroM PAN. me unit is ,designed to operate

with approximately 1/2" of water in bottom pan.

Figure 6

10. Slide the. unit into the cabinet.(See Figure 7)

: For security purpose, reinst_l

screws(Ty_ A),at cabinet's sides.

[

Screw(TypeA}

Power Cord

11, Cut the Foam-Stdp to the p,#o_r length

and inse_ _tw_n the up_r window _h

and the I!,owerwindow _sh_

(See Figure 8)

Foam Stdp

Figu_ 8

12, Attach the Window Locking Bracket with

a Type C screw,., (See Figure 9,)

13. Attach the front gdlle toi the cabinet by

inseAing the tabs o,nthe grille into,the tabs

on the front of the cabinet. Push the gri_ie

in until it snaps into place. (See Figure 10)

14. Lift the inlet gdHe _d s_ure it with a Type

A screw through the front grille.

(See Figure 11 )

15. Window installation of room air _nditloner

is now completed° See ELECTRICAL DATA

for a#aching _w_" cord to .electrica/ outleL

Figure 9

Figure I0

Figure 11

16 Ro,_m, Air Co#ditioner

OperatingInstructions

CAUTION: if you turn off the air conditioner or switch from _o.iing to

the fan, wait at:least 3 minutes. _fore se_ing to cooling again.

,O_rafJon

_,_

T_rm_

Off - Turns air conditioner oft

Med Fan - Med sp_d fan operation withoull coo,ling.

Low Fan oLow s,pe_ f_n operation without c_][ng,,

Higih € oo] - C_ling with h_h s_i fan operation,

Med Cool - C_ling with fred speed fan operation

Low Co,o_ oC_Jlin,gwith low spe_ 'tanoperation_

This automatically m,ntrds lhe temperature of'the ind(_r air.

Turn the kn_ so that arrow points to the later marks,for greater coding,

Point the a_ow to,the smaller marks, for m_e m_era_ coo,ling_

(i.e. the hight the numb_;_,t_ grater the coding)

FOR NORMAL COOLING

1 Turn the operation switch to the High Cool or the Low Cool se_ing,

2. Set the thermostat _ntrol to the ,desired temperature mark (the mid-_int is a

good starting positio.n). If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a

reasonable time, adjust the control to a _o, ler or warmer s,e_ing, as.

FOR MAXIMUM COOLING

i, Turn the operation switch to the High Cool setting,

2o Set the thermostat _ntrol to the largest temperature mark.

FOR QUIETER OPERATION

1. Turn the operation switch to the Low Cool setting.

2, ,Set the thermostat _ntrol as needed.

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Operatinginstructions

The controls _k like this:

® •

_ 10jturnthe aircond_#ner ON, _sh the buBon_[o turnthe air condLtionerOFF,pushthe buttonagain.

• Thisbu_ontakespriority o,_r anyotherbuffo,ns_

• When theuni_isfi_s_poweredup,it defaultsto settings ofHigh Cee| at72_

TEMPERATURE SETTING

• Thils_on canaul_aticaUy _'_nt[olthe tem_ature ofthe room.Thetem_rature can be_t within a range

of@°F '1[o,86°F _ 1°£(16°C to 30°Cby 1°C)

Sel_t the_wer numbe_fo_I_er tem_ture ofther_m.

E_ry_ime _u push this I_Jt[,on,it wfflt_,gle be_,_n COOL, FAN, and DRY

ENERGY SAVER

• _e fan stops,when _e compress_ stops c_lJng,

• Approximatellye_ry 3 minutesthe'_n will1turn on andch_ the roomai_todetermine i'l_c_ling is needed,

- Stopping Operation

• Each press,of the button cycl_ through t:_ opU.onsin this o_der:

IHour _,2140u_-*3Hours--4Hou_ -_5Hours_6Hours

7!_ou_s.,8Hou_s_ 9Houi's., lOHou_s.._11Hours_ 12Houis_ CANCLE

• The settemperature wiil!be rai_d by 2_ after 30 minutes and again after anoth_ 30 minut_

- Starting Operation

• Each press of i_hebutton cycles through tt_ options in _is order:

1Hour--_4ours _,3Hours _4Hou_ --5Hours -_6.Hours-_

7Hour- 8H®rs-,. 9Hours-- 10N_irs _ 11Hours-_12H_s --CANCEL

FAN SPEED

Pressing the Fans_d button t_g_s _e_ Low,Mid and Nigh s_s.

REMOCON SIGNAL RECEIVER

18 Ro,_m, Air Co#ditioner

OperadngInstructions

CAUTI,ON: The Remote Controller will not function properly ff strong

light strikes the sensor window of the air _nditioner or ff there are

obstacles beH_een the Remote Controller and the air conditioner.

• _o turn he Set O,N,push the button. To turn the Set OFF, push the button again.

• This b_on takes priority over any other buttons.

• When you first turn iton, the se_is on the High cool mode and 'the,'temp. at 72'_F

Temperature Se_ing

• This button contro_the room temperature setting in a range

_een 60_F to 86_Fin 1_Fincrements.

Fan S_

• Pressing the F_q Spe_ bu_0n t0ggU_ bei_een Low,Mid and Hi

speeds,

On/_ Timer

- Stopping O_ration

• Each press of the button cycles through the options in his

o_der:

IHour_ 2Hours_ 3Hours-,,4Hours-_5Hours-_6Hours._

7Hours_ 8Hours-,.9Hours_10Hours--11Hours--12Hour_ CANCLE,

° The set temperature will be _ai_d by 2'_Fa_er _ minu_es_d

agan after another _ minute.

- Starling Operation

• Each pros of the button cyc_ through the options in this

order:

1Hour-_2Hours-_3Hours_*4Hours- 5Hours- 6Hours.._

7Hours_SHours _9Hours_ 10Hours_11Hours-_12Hours_ CANCLE,

Energy Saver ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

The fan stops when the compre_or stops cooling_

* Approximately eve_ 3 minutes the fan wil! tuimon and

check thieroom air to dete_iine if coo_ingis needed.