Soleus Air Air Conditioner Ph4 13r 01 User Manual

Portable Air Conditioner with  
Heat Pump Technology  
PH4-13R-01  
Operating Instructions  
3092402  
© 2011 Soleus Air International  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
Portable Air Conditioner  
Exhaust Hoses (2)  
Hose Adapters (2)  
Window Kit Adapter (2)  
Air Intake and Outlet Covers (2)  
Remote Control  
AAA Batteries (2)  
Window Kit - 4 Sliding Panels (1 dual hose panel, 1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels)  
Air Intake Vent for Single Hose Installation (Additional Accessory) (1)  
Owner’s Manual  
SPECIFICATIONS  
The cooling capacity is measured at an ambient temperature of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F.  
Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit, when the unit is in cooling mode.  
Power consumption is measured when the fan runs at the highest speed setting.  
These specifications are for reference only. For actual data, please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit.  
If the environment temperature is higher than the max operating temperature or lower than the minimum operating temperature,  
the air conditioner may not work properly.  
MODEL  
PH4-13R-01  
13,000 BTU/H  
12,500 BTU/H  
60 pts/Day  
COOLING CAPACITY  
HEATING CAPACITY  
DEHUMIDIFIER CAPACITY  
COOLING  
HEATING  
AIR FLOW VOLUME  
1390W  
1180W  
POWER  
225 CFM  
115 V~ 60 HZ  
POWER SOURCE  
11 AND / 12.5 AMP  
HEATING / COOLING  
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL  
NET WEIGHT  
50 dB(A) at the lowest fan speed  
88 Lbs  
COOLING  
HEATING  
60.8-107.6℉  
OPERATING  
TEMP  
23-89.6℉  
19” W ×18.5” D ×32.25” H  
R-410A  
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS  
REFRIGERANT  
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LCDI POWER CORD AND PLUG  
This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord and  
plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexible cord  
with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.  
The LCDI power cord and plug will remove the supply source via electrical disconnect (circuit trip) if the  
nominal current leakage between the cord shield and either load conductor exceeds a predetermined value.  
The cord will remain de-energized until the devise has been manually reset. This is intended to reduce the risk  
of a fire in the power cord or combustible materials nearby. The cord shields are not grounded and they must  
be considered a shock hazards if exposed. The cord shield must not be connected to ground or to any exposed  
metal.  
The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly. To test:  
1. Plug power cord into wall outlet  
2. Press TEST Button, circuit should trip, cutting power to the air conditioner  
3. Press RESET button for use  
If test button is pressed and unit can still be turned on, current leakage has been detected. Do not use the air  
conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug. Contact Soleus Air Customer Service for troubleshooting  
recommendations.  
RESET  
TEST  
WARNING:  
1. DO NOT press the TEST button while the air conditioner is operating.  
2. The TEST and RESET buttons should not be used as ONand OFFswitches.  
3. The cord and plug are not intended to offer protection to externally connected loads or supply circuits.  
4. The cord and plug are intended for indoor use only.  
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY  
PARTS  
EXHAUST HOSES  
WINDOW KIT  
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION  
INSTALLATION  
When the unit is operating as an air conditioner, heater, or dehumidifier, the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts  
hot air (in AC or dehumidifier mode) or cool air (in Heat mode) out of the room to complete the air exchange. When the  
unit is operating in fan mode, no outdoor air exchange takes place. The window kit and exhaust hose do not need to be  
installed when the unit is used as a fan.  
NOTE: The supplied window kit can be installed in sliding windows and sliding glass doors up to 8 ft. long  
(approximate length).  
MOUNTING THE EXHAUST HOSES  
Choose a suitable location, near a grounded electrical outlet and suitable window or door. Remove  
packaging and locate components.  
Extend both ends of the exhaust hoses approximately 6 inches.  
Screw the window kit adapter onto one end of the exhaust hose clockwise. Screw the hose adapter onto  
the other end of the exhaust hose clockwise. Repeat on the other exhaust hose.  
Remove outlet covers from the back of the unit by screwing them counter-clockwise, then lifting up.  
Mount the exhaust hoses onto the back of the unit by locking the hose adapters into place.  
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DUAL HOSE WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION - To quickly and efficiently cool a large area.  
NOTE: The air conditioner in the images below may differ from the air conditioner you purchased. These  
images are for your reference and show how to connect any Soleus Air dual hose air conditioner.  
When using to a sliding door, it is recommend to make  
the air outlet up to air inlet.  
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WINDOW KIT ASSEMBLY  
1.Parts:  
A) 2 Track Screws  
B) 2 Wing Nuts  
C1 & C2) 2 Hose Panels, one with Two Exhaust Hose Openings  
D) 1 Sliding Track Panel  
5. Next, take the other Hose Panel (C2) and connect it  
to Hose Panel (C1) by placing the Sliding Track  
Panel (D) over the Track Screw (A) on Hose Panel  
(C2).  
2. Assembly:  
First, take the Track Screws (A) and screw one into  
each of the small holes found on the Hose Panels  
(C1 & C2).  
6. The Hose Panels (C1 &C2) should now be  
connected using the Sliding Track Panel (D).  
3. Next, take the Wing Nuts (B) and tighten them  
around each of the Track Screws (A). Do not tighten  
the Wing Nuts (B) all the way; make sure they are  
somewhat loose.  
7. To complete the assembly, tighten the wing Nuts  
(B) installed earlier. The finished Window Kit should  
resemble the image seen below.  
4. Now, place the Sliding Track Panel (D) over  
the Track Screw (A) on Hose Panel (C1).  
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SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST & WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION  
When you want quick spot cooling, install the PH4-13R-01 using the single hose window kit installation.  
For Single Hose Installation  
Install only the left exhaust hose over the circular air outlet (this outlet will be on the left side of the unit when  
you are facing the back of the unit). Cover the right circular air intake using the exhaust intake cover. After  
installing the hose remove the square air intake cover on the back of the unit and install the square air intake  
vent with removable/washable filter.  
Exhaust Hose installed  
onto circular air outlet  
on left side  
Exhaust cover installed  
over circular air intake on  
right side  
Air Intake Vent*  
Air Intake Cover  
*Additional Accessory  
For Single Hose Window Kit Installation  
To install the window kit, follow the same directions on page 6 for dual hose installation, but instead of using  
the dual hose window kit panel, use the single hose panel pictured below.  
Single Hose Window Kit Panel  
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CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTROL PANEL & MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY  
TEMP & TIMER SELECTION  
FAN SPEED BUTTON  
CONTROL PANEL  
SWING BUTTON  
POWER BUTTON  
TIMER BUTTONS  
MODE BUTTON  
TEMP SELECT  
MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY  
FAN SPEED  
AUTO  
A/C  
DEHUM.  
FAN  
HEAT  
TEMPERATURE  
AND TIMER  
INDICATOR  
OSCILLATION ON/OFF  
SLEEP MODE  
ON/OFF  
BUCKET FULL  
TIMER ON  
TIMER OFF  
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 9)  
1) Power On and Off - Press the POWER button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the POWER  
button once more to turn the unit off.  
2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto mode,  
Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater.  
3) Fan Speed Control - Press the FAN SPEED Button to cycle through the different fan speeds: High,  
Medium, and low. The fan speed can be visually distinguished by the speed of the fan icon on the front  
panel. There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling modes. This  
speed is next setting after low when pressing the speed control button. The speeds will cycle through in this  
order: High, Medium, Low, Auto. Each change in speed will be associated with a “beep” sound from the  
unit.  
4) Temperature - Select the desired temperature by pressing either or key when using the unit in  
cooling or heating mode. The temperature indicator flashes to display the desired temperature setting. After  
the temperature is set, the unit will display this temperature setting until it is changed by the user. The  
Multi-color display shows temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Pressing the and buttons  
simultaneously will change the temperature select between °F and °C.  
5) Timer - To program the timer, press the TIMER ON button until the display shows a flashing “  
”.  
Press the or buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on.  
Press the TIMER OFF button and the display on the unit will flash “  
”. Press the or ▼  
buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off. The TIMER OFF  
indicator will flash for 3 seconds to activate the times you programmed.  
NOTE: The timer will also remember your settings when it is set. If you set the timer while in Air  
Conditioning mode, the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to  
the desired programmed times. The timer will also remember the temperature settings, fan speed, and  
oscillation setting. The timer works when the unit is in Air Conditioner mode, Heating mode, Dehumidifier  
mode, Fan mode, and Auto mode  
OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE CONTROL PANEL  
Air Conditioner Mode  
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6,7 & 8).  
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.  
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.  
4) Press the Mode button until the “  
” icon appears on the Multi-color display  
5) Press the or buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel  
display. The temperature ranges from 61°F - 88 °F (16 °C - 31 °C).  
6) Select the desired fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button.  
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NOTE: During hot days, the unit will cool the room most efficiently by setting the temperature at the lowest  
setting and the fan speed on high. Reducing the length of the exhaust duct, insulating the exhaust hose and  
window kit, and keeping direct sunlight to a minimum will also improve the cooling efficiency.  
NOTE: When the unit is running on cooling mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be  
vented outside using the supplied window kit.  
Dehumidifier Mode  
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6,7 & 8).  
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.  
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER Button on the control panel.  
4) Press the MODE button until the “  
” appears on the control panel display.  
NOTE: The unit operates at low fan speed during dehumidifier mode. The unit cools room slightly during  
the dehumidification. Keep the windows and doors closed to aid the effectiveness of the unit in removing the  
moisture from the room.  
NOTE: When the unit is running on dehumidifier mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must  
be vented outside using the supplied window kit.  
NOTE: The unit will not perform in dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is lower than 61°F .  
Fan Mode  
1) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.  
2) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.  
3) Press the MODE button until the “  
” icon appears on the control panel display.  
4) Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button.  
5) To circulate more air, press the SWING button on the remote control. The louvers will oscillate which  
moves the louvers up and down to increase air circulation.  
NOTE: It is not necessary for the exhaust hoses and window kit to be installed to operate the unit in fan mode.  
Heating Mode  
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6,7 & 8).  
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.  
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.  
4) Press the MODE button until the “  
“ icon appears on the control panel display.  
5) Press the or buttons until the desired room temperature appears on the control panel display. The  
temperature ranges from 61°F - 88 °F (16 °C - 31 °C).  
6) Select the fan speed by pressing the FAN SPEED button. It is recommended to set the fan speed to low.  
NOTE: When heat mode is selected, the unit will shut down for 3-5 minutes, then start in heating mode.  
NOTE: When the unit is running on heating mode, the exhaust hoses are required and must be  
vented outside using the supplied window kit.  
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Auto Mode  
1) Install the exhaust hoses and window kit properly (see pages 6,7 & 8).  
2) Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet.  
3) Turn on the unit by pressing the POWER button on the control panel.  
4) Press the MODE button until the “  
” icon appears on the control panel display. Select the fan speed  
by pressing the FAN SPEED button.  
NOTE: During AUTO mode, the unit operates in Heating mode when the room temperature is below 68 °F,  
Dehumidifier mode when the room temperature is between 68 °F to 80 °F. And Air Conditioner mode when  
the room temperature is above 80 °F.  
Sleep Mode (This mode can only be selected when using the Remote control )  
1) To set Sleep mode, make sure the unit is in Air Conditioner mode or Heating mode.  
2) Press the SLEEP Button on the remote control. The “  
” icon appears on the control panel display.  
3) When in SLEEP mode, the fan will run on low to keep fan noise at a minimum.  
4) When in Air Conditioner mode, the temperature setting will gradually increase to 2°F above the original set  
temperature for 6 hours. After 6 hours the temperature setting will return to the set temperature.  
5) When in Heating mode, the temperature setting will gradually decrease to 2°F below the original set  
temperature for 6 hours. After 6 hours, the temperature setting will return to the set temperature.  
6) When in Dehumidifier mode, the temperature will not change when Sleep mode is selected.  
Compressor Indicator  
The “  
” icon will light up on the control panel display when the compressor turns on. The “  
” icon will  
turn off when the compressor shuts off.  
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Emergency Condensate Holding Tank  
When the room temperature is low and the indoor humidity is high, the air conditioner may not be able to  
evaporate some of the moisture fast enough. When this happens, the water will accumulate in an emergency  
condensate tank inside the unit. Once the emergency condensate tank is full, the unit will automatically shut  
off and the “  
” will appear on the control panel display. To empty the condensate tank, unscrew the screw  
plug at the bottom back of the unit. You will need a small pan, approximately 1” high to catch the water  
coming out of the condensate tank. Once the condensate tank is drained, the unit will begin working within a  
few minutes. The emergency condensate tank holds approximately 1.5 Liters of water. Another option is to  
purchase a small hose from a hardware store that can fit around the 5/8” drain plug on the back of the unit and  
drain the unit into a gravity drain or larger pan for continuous drainage.  
To resume operation quickly, empty the water container according to the following steps:  
1. Turn the unit off. Do not move the unit when the water container is full.  
2. Place the drain pan accessory under the drainage port at the back of the unit.  
3. Remove the screw plug from the drain hole. The condensate water will drain out automatically. When the  
drain pan is full, screw the screw plug back onto the drainage hole to stop the water flow. Empty the drain  
pan. Repeat until all the water is emptied.  
Once the water container has been emptied, screw the plug back onto the drain hole. Do not allow the  
water to drip continuously into the drain pan, as it might easily overflow.  
SCREW PLUG  
DRAIN HOLE  
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OPERATING THE UNIT USING THE REMOTE CONTROL  
REMOTE CONTROL  
LCD DISPLAY  
MODE BUTTON  
FAN SPEED  
POWER BUTTON  
TEMP SETTING  
TIMER ON  
SWING (LOUVER  
OSCILLATION)  
SLEEP BUTTON  
TIMER OFF  
MINUTE SELECTER  
HOUR SELECTER  
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1) Power On and Off - If the unit is already on, press the POWER (I/O) button on the remote while  
pointing the remote away from the unit. This will turn the remote on. If the unit is off, now press the  
POWER (I/O) button once to manually turn the unit on. Press the Power button once more to turn the unit  
off. When you press the POWER button the upper right square on the remote control LCD Display will  
light up. When in Air Conditioner, Heating, and Auto mode, the selected temperature will appear on the  
remote control display. When the unit is in Fan mode and Dehumidifier mode you will see the “- -” icon  
instead of the set temperature. This shows that temperature selection is not available when the unit is in  
Fan or Dehumidifier mode.  
2) Mode Selection - Press the MODE Button repeatedly to cycle between the different modes: Auto, Air  
Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan only, and Heater mode. The upper left square on the Remote control  
display will light up showing which mode is selected. In Air Conditioner mode the display will show  
COOL”, in Heating mode the display will show “HEAT”, in Dehumidifier mode the display will show  
DRY”, in Fan mode the display will show “FAN”, and in Auto mode the display will show “AUTO”.  
3) Fan Speed - Press the FAN speed button to cycle through high, medium, and low fan speeds. The  
display on the remote control will show High, Medium, Low, under the “SPEED” label on the remote  
control LCD display. There is an additional auto speed setting that is enabled in only heating and cooling  
modes. This speed is next setting after low when pressing the FAN speed button on the remote control.  
The speeds will cycle through in this order: High, Medium, Low, Auto. Each change in speed will be  
associated with a “beep” sound from the unit. The remote control will not display “AUTO” under the  
speed label. Once Auto fan speed is selected the unit will beep and there will not be a fan speed displayed  
on the remote control.  
4) Temperature Setting - When the unit is in Air Conditioner or Heating mode you can select your desired  
temperature. Press the or to select your desired temperature setting. The temperature on the LCD  
display on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly. Pressing the and buttons  
simultaneously will change the temperature select between °F and °C.  
5) SLEEP MODE - See “SLEEP MODE” on page 12.  
6) SWING - To turn on the oscillation, press the SWING button on the remote control. Once you press  
SWING, the louvers on the unit will oscillate up and down. The bottom left square of the remote control  
display will show the “  
“ icon when oscillation (SWING) is selected.  
7) TIMER - To program the timer, first press the T-ON button. Once T-ON is pressed the auto-on timer will  
blink in the bottom right rectangle of the remote control display. Press the MIN and HOUR buttons to  
change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn on. The minutes will increase by 10  
with each press of the MIN button and the hours will increase by 1 with each press of the HOUR button.  
Press the T-OFF button and the remote control display will flash the desired auto-off timer. Press the MIN  
and HOUR buttons to change the clock to the desired time for the unit to automatically turn off. The timer  
is set when the auto-off time stops flashing and the words “ON” and “OFF” are displayed next to the time.  
8) CLOCK - To set the clock on the remote control, hold down either the MIN or HOUR button until the  
displayed time flashes on the remote control display. Change the minutes by pressing the MIN button and  
change the hours by pressing the HOUR button.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Note: Make sure power is off and the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet prior to  
performing any maintenance on the unit.  
Clean or replace filter - If the air filter is blocked with a dust, the airflow volume may reduce. It is  
recommended to clean the filter once every two weeks or as needed.  
1) Remove the filter from the filter compartment on the back of the unit.  
2) Wash the air filter by immersing it gently into warm water with a neutral detergent. Rinse the filter  
and dry it thoroughly out of sunlight.  
3) Slide the filter back into the filter compartment after it is thoroughly dried.  
4) If the filter is torn or unusable, order a new filter by calling the customer service number on the  
warranty page of this manual.  
Clean the unit Housing  
1) Keep the unit from being exposed directly to the sun to prevent color fading.  
2) Clean the surface with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel.  
Storing the Unit for an Extended Period of Time or Transporting the unit  
1) Empty any excess water by unplugging the water drainage stop in the back of the unit (located at  
the bottom).  
2) Unplug the unit.  
3) The unit should be stored in a cool dry place.  
DISCLAIMER  
ALL INFORMATION AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED IN THIS USER’S MANUAL ARE THE  
PRESENTATION OF THE MANUFACTURER. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL HAS NOT CONDUCTED INDEPENDENT  
TEST TO THE INFORMATION AND THE SPECIFICATIONS PRESENTED HEREWITHIN.  
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WARRANTY  
One Year Limited Warranty  
Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump to be free of  
defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1)  
year from the date of original retail purchase in the United States.  
If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace it, free of  
charge within a reasonable time after the unit is returned during the warranty period.  
As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the consumer must present this Warranty Certificate along with a  
copy of the original purchase invoice.  
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:  
Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in  
material or workmanship.  
Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions  
in the instructions.  
Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.  
Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus  
International Inc.  
Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.  
ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO  
ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC.  
DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT  
SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE UNIT FOR  
BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS UNIT.  
This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers. It does not cover used,  
salvaged, or refurbished products.  
As some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or do not allow  
limitation on implied warranties, the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you  
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For Technical Support and Warranty Service  
Please Call (888) 876-5387  
Or Write To:  
Soleus International Inc.  
20035 E. Walnut Dr. N.  
City of Industry, CA 91789  
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