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PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER (LOCAL)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions carefully before operating the appliance or carrying out maintenance work.
Observe all the safety instructions; failure to observe the instructions may lead to accidents and/or
damage. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

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 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
FRONT VIEW

1) CONTROL PANEL - FUNCTION BUTTONS

WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL

2) HANDLE

3) REMOTE CONTROL COMPARTMENT DOOR

4) AIR DELIVERY

5) HORIZONTAL LOUVERS

6) VERTICAL LOUVERS

7) WHEELS

8) AIR INTAKE

9) GRILLE

10) TERMINAL CONNECTION FOR WINDOW

11) CIRCULAR CONNECTION FOR WINDOW

12) AIR EXPULSION HOSE

13) AIR EXPULSION HOSE TERMINAL

CONNECTION

14) FLAT CONNECTION

15) POWER CORD

REAR VIEW 16) CORD STORAGE HOOKS

17) REMOTE CONTROL

9) A
1

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Min/max operating limits (internal temperature)

Cooling: 18°C B.S. / 35°C B.S.
Dehumidification: 10°C B.S. / 35°C B.S.
Cooling mode room temperature adjustment range: 16°C B.S. / 30°C B.S.

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 APPLIANCE START-UP
Open the packaging and remove the box from above. Remove the product and the other elements supplied (illustrated in
the box below).

Type AAA
batteries for
LCD remote control
the remote
control.

Circular connection for window (1) for

Terminal
positioning between the end of the tube
connection for
and the terminal connection for the
window (2).
window.

Flat connection for positioning between Hose. Screws.

the air discharge port and the hose

Clamp Cap Cord storage Drain hose

Circular connection for

Window unit kit (3 pcs) window unit, for
positioning between the Window unit. Cap.
end of the tube and the
window unit itself.

Place the product in a vertical position on a flat, stable surface, as close as possible to a window;
leave a clearance of 50 cm from walls and other objects.

INSTALLING THE CORD STORAGE HOOKS

Install the cord storage hooks to the back of the When not using the appliance, wind the power cord onto
unit using the screws, as shown in the figure. these hooks.

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 USE WITH TERMINAL CONNECTION FOR WINDOW
Connect the flat connection to the hose, extend the Now slide the flat connector downwards into the grooves
hose as far as necessary to reach the outside and (A) and secure it with the hook (B).
connect it to the back of the air conditioner. The upper side of the flat connector is marked TOP.

Connect the circular window connector (1) to the end Open the windows and block one of the two leafs with the
of the hose and then the window terminal (2). handle.
Rest the terminal connector against the fixed section of the
window,and move the other section up towards it.

USE WITH WINDOW UNIT KIT

Insert the window unit without its closure cap into the
Make a 135 mm hole in the window panel. window. Fit the circular connector into the retractable hose
and insert the hose with its circular connector into the
window unit.

Insert the assembled hose into the back of the air

Fit the flat connector to the hose.
conditioner.

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 The outlet must be between 40 cm and 100 cm off the ground. Avoid tight curves and folds in the hose.

When not using the air conditioner, disconnect the hose and fit
the closing cap.

Connect the power cord to a suitable electrical socket (230V). Insert the provided batteries into the remote control, making
sure to observe their indicated polarities. Select the desired operating mode from the remote control.

HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE

This appliance can be used to Cool, Dehumidify and Fan.

When switching between modes, the fan continues operating but the compressor stops: the compressor will start again 3
minutes later. This delay protects the compressor from potential damage.

Cool, Fan Dry

THE DISCHARGE TUBE MUST BE CONNECTED to the appliance AT ALL TIMES: the only exception is when the
appliance is used for Dehumidification only, in which case it is recommended that the appliance discharges
directly into the environment to obtain maximum efficiency (see the paragraph entitled "Dehumidification Mode").
Clean the air filters under the easily removable rear grille regularly to keep the air conditioner working efficiently.

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 OPERATING MODES

1. COOL MODE
• The first time it is turned on, the air conditioner will operate in Cooling mode with the temperature set to 25ºC by
default.
• The control panel Cool led will turn on.
• The temperature can be adjusted from 16° to 30°C.
• In this mode, each time the ON/OFF button is pressed, the unit switches off, the appliance saves the temperature
setting and, when switched back on again, it will retain this setting.
• In this mode, the fan speed can be adjusted and the Timer and SLEEP functions can be set.
• For more silent operation, run the fan at low speed

2. DRY MODE
• Press the MODE button to select Dry.
• The temperature is controlled by the electronic card and cannot be regulated.
• In this mode, each time the ON/OFF button is pressed, the unit switches off, the appliance saves the settings and
when switched back on again, it will retain them.
• Fan speed is fixed to low and cannot be adjusted.
NOTE
The air conditioner does not cool the environment when operating as a dehumidifier.
When the appliance is used as a dehumidifier, the flexible hose must not be connected.
For maximum dehumidification efficiency, leave the rear discharge attachment free to discharge directly into
the environment.
Dehumidification mode is recommended in autumn and winter.
If used in the summer, it is best to leave the flexible hose attached, in order to send the hot air outside rather
than releasing it into the environment.
During dehumidification, it is best to provide for continuous drainage (see the next chapter, "HOW TO ELIMINATE
CONDENSATION").

3. FAN ONLY MODE

• Press the MODE button until the Fan icon displays.
• In this mode, the fan speed can be set.
• The temperature cannot be regulated.

HOW TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION

This equipment automatically evaporates condensation in Cooling and Heating mode.
When the air conditioner operates on Cool mode, there is no need to arrange for continuous drainage of
condensation; only in specific weather conditions where air humidity levels are very high may water deposit within
the unit. When the unit's tank is full, it beeps 8 times and the display reads “H8” to indicate that the tank is full; the air
conditioner switches off.

INSTALLING THE DRAIN HOSE

1. Remove the rubber plug on the back of the unit. 2. Screw the clamp onto the back of the unit to the right of
the drain hole.

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3. Screw the drain hose into the drain
hole and then secure it with the clip.
Fit the other end of the hose into the cap,
secure it with the clip and then run it
through the clamp.

Cooling

Ensure that when the unit is operating in Cool mode, the

rubber cap closing the drain hole on the back of the
appliance is in place.
To empty the container, switch the air conditioner off and
unplug. Remove the cap form the rear drain hole and
route its end over a normal drain.
Ensure that the tube is not twisted or bent. The tube must
slope downwards. Close the drain again with the cap, fit it
into the clamp, and resume use of the air conditioner.

Dry

WARNING!
When using the air conditioner in Dry mode, we
recommend always ensuring continuous drainage, in
order to guarantee maximum dehumidification
efficiency.

To empty the tank, switch the air conditioner off and pull
out its plug, remove the cap from the drain hole on the
back of the unit and route its end over a normal drain.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Insert the batteries into the remote control, respecting the indicated polarities.
Only use type AAA 1.5V batteries.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a month or
more.
Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. Change all batteries at the same time.
Do not throw batteries onto a fire, they may explode.

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 INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2006/66/EC
Please replace batteries when flat: at the end of their useful life, batteries must not be disposed of with unsorted waste. It must be
must be delivered to appropriate separated waste disposal plants or to dealers that provide a similar service. Separate waste
disposal of batteries prevents potential negative effects on the environment and human health resulting from inadequate disposal,
and also allows the materials from which it is made to be recovered and recycled in order to achieve significant savings in terms of
energy and resources. The separate disposal obligation is underlined by the crossed-out dustbin symbol appearing on the battery.
Illegal disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of administrative sanctions as defined by current
regulations.

If you will not be using the remote control for a long time,
store in its compartment on the side of the air conditioner.
Press the indicated arrow to open the compartment.
Press it again to close the compartment.

FOR OPTIMAL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION, POINT THE HEAD OF THE TRANSMITTER TOWARDS
THE RECEIVER ON THE AIR CONDITIONER.

Remote control receiver

Transmitter
head

Operating
display 1. ON/OFF BUTTON
2. MODE BUTTON
3. TEMPERATURE AND TIMER BUTTON
4. FAN SPEED BUTTON
5. X-FAN BUTTON
6. SLEEP BUTTON (only on remote control)
7. TIMER BUTTON (only on remote control)
8. TEMPERATURE AND ERROR DISPLAY
9. FAN SPEED DISPLAY
10. AUTO FAN SPEED DISPLAY
11. COOL MODE DISPLAY
12. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
13. FAN MODE DISPLAY
14. DRY MODE DISPLAY

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(1) ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the unit on or off.
When switched on, the appliance will start to operate as it was last set (memory function).

(2) MODE BUTTON

Press this button to select the different operating modes, according to the following sequence:
Cool → Dry → Fan Only → Heat (n/a)

(3) TEMPERATURE ▲▼ AND TIMER BUTTON

Increase temperature（▲）:
1) Enables the adjustment of the temperature desired in Cool mode.
2）Pressing the button （▲) increases the temperature by 1°C.

Decrease temperature (▼):

1) Enables the adjustment of the temperature desired in Cool mode.
2）Pressing the button (▼) decreases the temperature by 1°C.

The same button is used for setting the TIMER only on remote control (see par. 7).

(4) FAN SPEED BUTTON

Pressing this button adjusts the fan speed when the unit is running in cool mode; the settings are AUTO,
Low, Med and High.

The fan speed cannot be adjusted in DRY mode, when it is set to Low.

(5) X-FAN BUTTON

Pressing the X-FAN button in cooling or dehumidification mode, when the power is turned off the fan
continues to operate for about 2 minutes to completely dry the evaporator.

(6) SLEEP BUTTON (remote control only)

Press this button to activate the Comfort function, which automatically adapts the temperature to changes in body and
room temperature throughout the night, to optimise comfort when sleeping and minimise consumption.

(7) TIMER BUTTON (remote control only)

Press and hold this button for 1 second to set the timer.

1）Timer-on (auto-on)
When the appliance is off, this button is used to set a delay after which the unit will switch itself on.
The T-ON and H icons light up. Press the + and - buttons within 5 seconds to set the delay. Select a number of
hours from 0.5 to 24. Press the TIMER button to confirm. The T-ON icon will remain on to indicate that the TIMER is
running.

2）Timer-off (auto-off)
When the appliance is running in COOL mode, this is used to set a delay after which the unit will switch off. The T-
OFF and H icons light up. Press the + and - buttons within 5 seconds to set the delay. Select a number of hours

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 from 0.5 to 24. Press the TIMER button to confirm. The T-OFF icon will remain on to indicate that the TIMER is
running.

Cancelling the timer: If the TIMER is set, press TIMER to display the delay. Press TIMER again to cancel the setting.

(8) TEMPERATURE AND ERROR DISPLAY

Problem Cause Solution

E5 Overcurrent protection. Pull out the plug and insert it again after 10 minutes.
If the problem persists, contact a service centre.
H8 Tank full. Empty the tank.
If the problem persists, contact a service centre.
F1 Temperature sensor failure. Contact a service centre.
F2 Evaporator temperature sensor failure. Contact a service centre.
F0 Refrigerant leak. Air conditioner out of Contact a service centre.
service.
H3 The room temperature is in excess of Wait for the temperature to drop below 35°C.
the appliance's operating range (over Clear the obstruction to the ventilation grilles.
35°).
The ventilation grilles are blocked. If the problem persists, contact a service centre.

SAFETY FUNCTIONS

LOCK REMOTE
Press + and - at the same time to lock the remote control.
The Lock icon will light up on the remote control, and it will not respond to commands.

SWITCHING BETWEEN °C AND °F.

Press - and MODE together to switch between °C and °F.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, unplug from the electric socket.

1. Cleaning the air filters

The air filter must be checked at least
once every two weeks of use.
Operating with dirty or blocked filters
will decrease the effectiveness of the
air conditioner and can cause serious
problems.

To remove the filter, release the rear

grille and carefully pull the filter out
sideways.

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust. If this is not

sufficient, wash it with lukewarm water and some neutral
detergent (if necessary), rinse it thoroughly in cold water
and leave to dry in air before restoring it. Once the filter
has been replaced, close the grille and return to using the
air conditioner.

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2. Cleaning the casing
Use a damp and soft cloth to clean the exterior surface of the air conditioner.
Do not use water that is too hot, solvents, petrol or other aggressive
chemical compounds, talcum powder or brushes: these may damage the
surface or colour of the casing.
To remove stains use warm water with a little neutral detergent.
Do not pour water onto the air conditioner to clean it: this may damage the
internal components or cause a short circuit.

3. Storage.
When you do not envisage using the air conditioner for a long time, before
storing it away, clean the filters.
Keep the appliance in a vertical position at all times. Do not rest heavy objects on the
top and, if possible, protect the air conditioner with a sheet of plastic.

4. Transport
If possible, transport the air conditioner in a vertical
position.
If not possible, lie it on its right side; when you reach your
destination, immediately return the appliance
to a vertical position and wait at least 4 hours before using
it to cool.

5. For complete safety, regularly check the condition

of the power cord; if it should be damaged through use, to replace it contact the Service Centre.

ADVICE FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT AND MINIMUM CONSUMPTION

CHECK that:
• the unit suction and delivery grilles are always free;
• the air filters are always clean; a dirty filter will decrease the passage of air and reduce the unit performance;
• doors and windows are closed, to avoid the infiltration of unconditioned air;
• the flexible hose is correctly positioned, without sharp bends or curves;
• the room temperature is above 18ºC for Cool mode, 10ºC for Dry mode.

REGULATION (EU) N. 517/2014 - F-GAS

The unit contains R410A, a fluorinated greenhouse gas with global warming potential (GWP) = 2087.50.
Do not release R410A into the atmosphere.

INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPEAN
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU
This appliance may not be scrapped with domestic waste at the end of its life cycle. We call your attention to
the crucial role played by the consumer in the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of such waste.
The appliance must be scrapped by a sorted waste disposal centre or by returning it to the retailer (no charge is
levied for this service), when you purchase a new equivalent appliance.
Sorted disposal of electric and electronic equipment prevents the negative effects on the environment and
human health resulting from improper scrapping, and also allows the materials from which it is made to be
recovered and recycled, with significant savings in terms of energy and resources.
The sorted disposal requirement is indicated by the crossed wastebin label affixed to the appliance.

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