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EdgeStar AP10002BL manual

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    Portable Air Conditioner Owner’s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the w eb, go to http://www.edgestar.com AP10002BL[...]

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    i Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious d amage to the appliance and/ or to the user. Please read the following safety information. Your portable air conditioner is suppli ed with a Leakage-Cu rre nt Detection and Interruption (LCDI) safety plug. This d evice provide s protection to reduce the risk of fire due to arci ng [...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner ii Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I  INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1  PARTS IDENTI FICATION .....................................................[...]

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    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar portabl e air conditioner. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and EdgeStar. We will prov ide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important inform ation regarding the proper installati[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 2 Parts Identification Front View Back View Parts Key: 1. Control Panel 2. Handle 3. Remote Control Holder 4. Air Vent 5. Louvers (Vertical & Horizontal) 6. Castors (4 ) 7. Air Inlet 8. Filter Grill 9. Air Outlet 10. Power Cord Hook 11. Power Cord 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11[...]

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    3 Parts Included Preparations for installing the window kit You must vent your portable ai r conditioner when running in it cooling mode. Your unit includes a window exhaust kit that can be used to vent the unit out a window. Before you begin, make sure you have all the parts necessary for installation. If you have multiple windows, choose one that[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 4 Your window kit can be installed on a horizontal or vertical sliding window as shown in the pictures below. Please follow the installation instructions carefully to avoid personal injury or damage. Window Kit Installation Instructions 1 Cut the foam seal B to the proper length and attach it to the windowsill. 2 A[...]

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    5  3 Attach the window panel to the window panel If the inner width of the window is less than 28” (718 mm) wide: 1) Remove the adjustment panel from the window panel, and cut the window panel to the same width as the panel. 2) Open the window sash and place the window panel on the windowsill. 3) Secure the window panel to the windowsill. If t[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 6 Installation of the Exhaust Hose 4 Cut the foam seal B to the proper length and attach it to the window panel. Close the window sash securely against the window panel. Cut the foam seal A to an appropriate length between the top of the inner window sash and outer window sash. 5 6 Attach the bracket with a screw. [...]

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    7 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 [...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 8 Do no t l en gth en t h e ex haust ho se b y ad di ng addi ti ona l ho se s or at tac hme nt s. Warning: Longer hoses are not recommended. Installation of the Drain Hose Note: Drainage hose must be installed before using this unit to as not doing so can occur in a block in the drain and prevent the unit from func[...]

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    9 Draining the Unit When the portable air conditioner is in cooling m ode, or dehumidify mode, it will remove moisture from the air. The condensed water from the air will be coll ected in an internal reservoir and will be evaporated and exhausted out of the exhaust hose. However, in very humid conditions, the internal reservoir may fill completely.[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 10 Installing the Filter Your portable air conditioner sh ips with a pre-filter. It is recommended you replace the filter every two to three months, or as needed. It is necessary to clean the pre-filter periodically. Follow the steps below to inst all the carbon filter: 1. Shut off the unit if it is on. In the rear[...]

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    11 Operating Instructions Control Panel Overview On/Off Button Press the button once to manually turn the unit on. Press once more to turn the unit off. “+” / “-“ Button In COOL mode, press “-“onc e, the set temperature will decrease by 1° degree Fahrenheit. Continue to press to get to desired temperatur e. Press “+” to increase, f[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 12 Directional Louvers Remote Control Overview The remote control is used to operate all of your portable air conditioners functions. Use the remote control to change modes, fan speed, timer, and temper ature settings and sleep mode. NOTES : Be careful not drop the remote control. Do not place the remote control in[...]

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    13 Installing the batteries Cooling Mode: Cooling mode cools and dehumidifie s the air. If the ambient temperature drops below the te mperature 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 temperat u[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 14 Timer: The timer can be used to either turn the unit on or off after a number of elapsed hours. The ti mer is adjustable between 0.5-24 hours in one hour increments. . How to set the unit to automatically turn on : 1) Press the Timer button on the remote control while the unit is powered off. 2) Use the Up and D[...]

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    15  Minimize the amount of humidity in the room. For example, run the unit as a dehumidifier.  To prolong the compressor's life, please wait at least 3 minutes before turning the unit back on after shutting it off.  Inspect and keep the pre-filter s clean by cleaning regularly.  Inspect and replace the activated carbon filters regu[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 16 Preparation for Storage If you are not going to be using the unit for an extended period of time, follow the instructions bel ow before storing your unit: 1) Drain all the water from the uni t’s reservoir. Operate the unit in fan mode for a few hours to thoroughl y dry any moisture left on the coils inside the[...]

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    17 Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide bel ow to resolve common issues. Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is not functioning at all. Unit is not receiving power. Make sure the unit is plugged in to a grounded outlet. LCDI power cord is tripped. Press the Reset button on the LCDI cord. Insufficient power. Move the unit to[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 18 Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is not cooling at all. Unit is not operating in cooling mode. Set the unit to be in cooling mode, and lower the set temperature (pg. 13). The compressor is not on. The compressor may take up to 3 minutes to turn on, or longer if it is too warm. The ambient tempera[...]

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    19 Issue Possible Cause Solution My air conditioner is not cooling at all. Unit is not operating in cooling mode. Set the unit to be in cooling mode, and lower the set temperature (pg. 13). The compressor is not on. The compressor may take up to 3 minutes to turn on, or longer if it is too warm. The ambient temperature is too high. Lower the room t[...]

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    Edgestar Portable Air Conditioner 20 Specifications Description of product Po rtable Air Conditioner Model AP10002BL Voltage/Frequency AC 115V~60Hz Input Power 1120W Current 9.0 A Color Black Coolant R-410A Timer 24 Hour Dimensions WxHxD 13 3/8” x 30 11/16” x 15 1/2” Weight 52.9 lbs[...]

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    21 EdgeStar Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defecti ve workmanship and materials, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) D AYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge [...]