FEDDERS Air Conditioner Room (42) Manual L0811032

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Installation & Operations Manual
Room

air conditioners

double

hung

for

windows

ENGLISH
Important

Safety Instructions

..................................

2

Installation
Window

installation

..............................................

3

Operation
Electronic
Cleaning

controls

Service/Troubleshootin
Warranty

......................

5

the air filter ..............................................
8 ..........................................

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7
8

Write down the model and serial numbers
The model and serial numbers can be found on the side of the
cabinet

near the control

respondence

or service

panel.

Use these numbers

calls concerning

your

in any cor-

Model No.

air conditioner.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

23-23-0363N-002

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INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL
& SAFETY

"_

REQUIREMENTS
PREGAUTIDNS

J

Additional
Electrical Shock Hazard _
•

Plug unit only into a grounded
electrical outlet.

•

Do not use an extension
adapter with this unit.

•

Do not operate unit with
or filter removed.

Zk
_[_

cord

or

decorative

Do not cut, alter or remove
any of the expanded
polystyrene
(styrofoam)
inside this air conditioner.

•

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

•

Do not introduce objects in the air discharge
could cause permanent
damage.

•

Do not pour liquids on the air conditioner
as this could
cause a malfunction.
With the unit unplugged,
use a
damp cloth for cleaning the unit.

plug

front

Failure to follow these precautions could
result in electrical shock, fire or personal
injury.

Do not use strong solvents

to clean the air conditioner.

•

Clean the air conditioner
avoid overheating
caused
operate without
filter.

filter every two weeks to
by air obstruction.
Do not

•

Do not obstruct
the air
conditioner,
as this could
activating the unit's security
unit.

plate

•

rating of 230 volts, it must have its own
fuse or circuit
breaker, and no other
device or unit should be operated on that
fuse or circuit breaker.

Do not
cabinet.

•

Do not block air flow inside with blinds, curtains, or
furniture,
or outside with shrubs, enclosures,
or other

should be operated
breaker.
If the air

on that fuse or circuit

conditioner

has a serial

We recommend
that a qualified electrician
install
unit
in accordance
with
the
National
Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances.

•

Use

copper

conductors

gauge and protector

of

correct

Important

wire

size only.

Do not alter cord or plug end.
remove warning label on cord.

Grounding

Do

•

Air
conditioner
has
a
three-prong
grounding
plug on the power supply cord,
which
must be plugged
into a properly
grounded
three-prong
wall receptacle
for
your protection
against
possible
shock
hazard.
For models up to and including
7.5 amperes,
use a grounding
type wall
receptacle to match the cord plug.

•

For models above 7.5 amperes use a single
outlet grounding
type wall receptacle
to
match the cord plug.

Do not operate

this air conditioner

without

proper time delay circuit protection
(circuit
breaker or fuse). Refer to serial plate for
proper power supply requirements.

Recommended

Wire Sizes

(As installed

per building

PROTECTOR

SIZEWIRE

code)

:

GAUGE

15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP#12

MINIMUM

30 AMP#10

MINIMUM

©©©©
125V
15A

250V
20A

250V
15A

250V
30A

buildings.
Do not

run

air

the

intake
area of your air
cause overheating,
thus
switch and shutting off the

circulation

air

to

conditioner

outside

with

louvers

an

of

outside

This could result in fire or
the air conditioner.

Depending
on the model, your air conditioner
may
weigh as much as 95 pounds. To insure safe handling,
obtain the necessary help to lift and position
the unit
during

not

Requirements

block

protective
cover in place.
mechanical
damage within
•

•

area. This

•

If the air conditioner
has a serial plate
rating of 115 volts and greater than 7.5
amps, it must have its own fuse or circuit
breaker,
and no other device or unit

•

Safety Precautions

•

installation

and removal.

•

Handle
air conditioner
gloves whenever
lifting

•

Carefully

with
care. Wear
or carrying the unit.

inspect the location

where

will be installed.
Be sure it will
the unit over an extended period

protective

the air conditioner

support the weight
of time.

of

(I

Tools
•

Needed

Screwdrivers

•

Ruler

i/23

tape measure

_

•

Window

Requirements

I

Air conditioner
is factory prepared for installation
in standard double hung
window
(air conditioner
cannot be installed
in other types of windows
without modification,
consult with a qualified
installation
serviceman).

2,

Install the air conditioner
in a window
where there will be enough clearance
around the cabinet to allow ample circulation
of air through the unit.
All supporting
parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry or metal.

3,

& Window

1.

Filler

Attach filler
screws
(Fig.

Panels

panels

r,I

I

I

....

_27A

]

to 39'_H

Size

1. If your air conditioner cabinet is 20" wide, it will fit window openings 23
7/8" to 39" in width. Minimum opening height is ]2 3/4" from bottom of
sash to sill. Removal of both filler panels permits installation in windows with
a minimum opening width of 20 ]/4". This size unit requires one leveling
bracket (Fig. 3).
2, If your air conditioner cabinet is 23 3/4" wide, it will fit window openings 27
5/8" to 39" in width. Minimum opening height is ]6" from bottom of sash to
sill Removal of both filler panels permits installation in windows with a minimum opening width of 24". This size unit requires two leveling brackets (Fig.
4).

Attach

1 9, i

L4/ z--ILk

Pencil_

1,

Unit

N"_

or

//

Level

IN STALLATDNJ

I;I
_

/._
•

iN STALLATIO

WINDOW

kii

o,, some
models...

to the existing

holes

in the cabinet

using the supplied

5).
Screws

Installation

in Normal

Width

Bottom

bar

Cabinet

Window

1. ()pen and mark center line of window. Depending on the size of your unit,
attach one leveling bracket on the center line of the window or one 8" to the
right and one 8" to the left of the center line. Brackets may be attached to
window sill in either direction for maximum support, depending on the depth
of the window sill.

OUTSIDE

2. Mark line I 1/4" from edge of window sill and fasten leveling bracket with 1"
long wood screws at mark through larger holes in bracket (Fig,. 6).
3. Screw leveling bolt in 3/8" threaded hole of leveling bracket and adjust so
bolt is 1/4" below top of window sill (Fig. 7).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for second leveling bracket, if required.

VIEW

3/8" threaded hole

1" long
wood screw

Screw
Leveling

U

bolt

Sill edg_

Leveling

bracket

1/4"

Screw

®

1 1/4"_
space
SIDE VIEW

INSTALLATION

WINDOW

INSTALLATON

"_

El

5.
Lower
Top

bar

Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner,
carefully
center air conditioner
in window
opening
with the bottom bar sitting
behind window
sill. Be sure cabinet maintains

i

an outward

shoukt
outside

d

pitch.

Air conditioner

slant slightly downward
on the
as shown by half a bubble off on

a carpenter's
level. This outward
pitch
prevents water from entering the room

(Fig._).

(
6.

Close

window

until

it touches

behind

conditioner
top bar. Slide filler
ward until they touch window

(Do not release grip on air conditioner
until lower window
sash is in final position)

p
"3

(Fig.9).

.)

7.

8.

0
_

Bottom

o
bar _

9.
1 1/4"space

Leveling

air

panels outsash tracks.

bracket

10.

Secure top of filler panels by driving
5/8"
long wood screws through top mounting
holes into window
sash (Fig. 9).
Secure bottom of filler panels by driving
5/8" long screws into window
sill through
filler panel tabs (Fig. 9).
Cut plastic foam seal to width of window
and install between
upper and lower window sash (Fig. 9).
Use sealant to fill any minor

openings.

Window sill

Sill edge

SIDE VIEW

Screw

Plastic foam

seal

,/'_

Upper

window

sash

Caution: Do not drill a hole in bottom pan. Unit is
designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of
water in bottom pan.

Installation
in Minimum
Width Window
1. Remove both filler panels from air
conditioner
cabinet (Fig. 5).
2. Refer to steps 1 through
7 of preceding
instructions
(Pgs. 2 & 3).
3. Close window
until it touches behind air

Lower

window

sash

4.

5.

5/8" wood screws

6.

7.

conditioner
top bar (Fig. 8).
Fasten lower window
sash to window
frame (use finishing
nails, wood screws,
or "L" brackets)
(Fig. 9).
If filler is required on sides of air
conditioner,
cut plastic foam seal to size
and fill both sides.
Cut plastic foam seal to width of window
and install between
upper and lower
window
sash (Fig. 9).
Use sealant to fill any minor openings.

Consult your authorized
dealer or importer
alternative
installation
instructions,

Window

sill

Filler

panel

INSIDE VIEW

4

for

OPERATION

....

S

Power

Control

The Power Control

Set

turns

the unit

on and off.

Temperature/Timer

Display

Shows the set temperature
when the unit is in operation
and hours
when the timer is being set. THE TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY ONLY
SHOWS
THE SET TEMPERATURE,
NOT THE ACTUAL
ROOM
TEMPERATURE.

• TIMER

Temperature/Timer
• MED

• COOL •FAN

D

These
ments
display
being
ments

........................
A

Power
Control

button.

C.

Temperature/Timer
Hour Control•

Cool

Control

restart the counter

and repositioned,

and cleaned
depress

the

and turn the light off.

Mode - The unit will circulate and cool the air.

Fan Mode
timing

is cleaned

(Heat

Models

Only)-

The unit will circulate and heat

Heater Safety Feature- When heater is powered off, low fan will automatically stay on and run for 60 seconds to ensure the removal of residual heat, meanwhile, the Low Fan LED blinks until the low fan stops.

Control

three minute

(some models)

Control

Heat Mode
the air.

Fan Speed

Built-in

Light/Reset

A green light will indicate which mode is currently
being utilized.

D. Mode
Control

F. Timer

Filter

This will

Mode
Set Temperature/Timer
Display

Controls

After 250 hours of usage the Check Filter light
will turn on. At this time, the filter needs to be removed
(see page 8). After the filter
Reset

B.

E.

Hour

buttons are used to raise or lower the set temperature
in increof 1 o from 66°F to 88°F. By depressing
both buttons at once, the
will toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
When the timer is
set, these buttons are used to change the hour setting in increof I from 00 to 24.

Check
ON/OF_

A.

")

- The unit will only circulate the air.

delay.

This electronic controlled unit will not automatically
resume operation after a power failure.
If this electronic unit will not respond to touch pad or
remote control commands, it is necessary to unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet for five seconds and then
plug the unit back in.

Energy

Saver

(The energy
The fan will
sor turns off
back on, the

Mode

-

saver mode is designed to operate with Cool mode only)
switch from the set fan speed to LO whenever
the compresin response to the thermostat.
When the compressor
cycles
unit will return to the original fan setting.

Fan

Speed

High,

Medium*,

Control
Low

and

Auto

The settings are adjusted with the Fan Speed Control,
each time the [)Litton is depressed it changes the setting. A green light will indicate which
setting is currently
being used.
When

the AUTO

feature

is selected

while

COOL or HEAT mode, the fan speeds will
temperature
in the room changes.
COOL Mode
• 7 ° or more above
will use HI FAN.

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Ea_:,lujn/[o_

_

Heat/Cool models or units with electric heat are designed to be used only
as a supplemental heat source. They
should be used in addition to regular
heating systems and never as the primary source of heat.

the air conditioner
change

the set temperature

• 4 ° or less above the set temperature
will use LO FAN.
HEAT Mode (Heat models only)
• 9 ° or more below the set temperature
will use HI FAN.
• 4 ° or less below the set temperature
will use LO FAN.
*MEDIUM
FAN NOT available
on HEAT models.

automatically

is in the
as the

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t E-ECTRON,C
CON -RO'S J
Timer

Control
....

The timer can he set to either turn the unit
On

or

S

Off,

To turn the unit on using the Timer:
Depress the timer key when the power is off, the display will read 00. Adjust to
the desired number of hours before TURN ON using the up/down arrows.
• The display will show the time by hours left until
TURN ON.
• To Turn the timer off, depress the timer key.
• A green light next to the Timer Control indicates
that the timer is set.

c

To turn the unit OFF using the Timer:
Depress the timer key when the power is on, the display will read 00. Adjust to
the desired number of hours before TURN OFF using the up/down arrows. The
display will automatically go back to the set temperature after 10 seconds.
*To display the amount of time left until TURN
OFF, depress the timer button once.
• To turn the TIMER OFF, depress the timer button
twice.
• A green light next to the Timer Control indicates
that the timer is set.

Air Conditioner

Remote

touch controls,

and insert the batteries
@! k

e'iIMER
• LOW

eCOOL

eFAN

ONIOFF
0

Control

The functions work the same as your air conditioner's

• MED

with the poles (+) and (-)
Remove the back cover
in the correct position.

• Use only AAA or lEG R03 1.5V batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not used for a month or
longer.
• Do not attempt to recharge the supplied batteries
• All batteries should be replaced at the same time.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as they may explode.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed
away from
young children. Contact a doctor immediately
if an object is swallowed.

A.

Power
Control

B.

Set Temperature/Timer
Display

C.

Temperature/Timer
Hour Controls

D.

Mode
Control

E. Fan
F. Timer

Speed

Control

Control

_

i

D

..............

A

Directing

Airflow

Adjustable

Unit is engineered
with adustablej
are manually
adjusted
by moving

Cleaning

Air

Iouvers_ to direct
levers in direction

discharge
airflow.
of desired airflow

louvers

Louvers
(Fig. 10).

Filter

Air filter

Clean the filter every two weeks
1.

Turn unit OFF.

2.

Remove the air filter by grasping the top corners and pulling
it up and out
of the unit (Fig. fO).
Wash in hot soapy water, rinse and shake dry.
Replace the filter, with the front of the filter toward you.
To dry the filter thoroughly,
run your unit for a few minutes.
Remember,
only a clean filter works properly
and delivers top performance.

3,
4.
5.

Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of the
unit. It is recommended to annually inspect and clean the coils and condensate
water passages. Expense of annual inspection is the consumers' responsibility.

Before cleaning or servicing this unit, it is recommended that the unit be disconnected from any
electrical supply outlet.
Troubleshooting Guide
Occurrence
Air

Possible

conditioner

will

not

operate

• Wall

Cause

plug disconnected.

• House

fuse blown

• Power control
• Unit

turned

• Unit turned

feel cold

unit

does

not

enough

turned

to a higher

immediately

_/ Push plug firmly

or circuit

breaker

tripped.

in (:)FF position.

accidentally

thermostat

Air from

Solutions

€" Turn power

off by moving

temperature

and then

back to a colder

off and then

the

control

_/ If air conditioner

/

• Selector in fan position.
• Thermostat set too warm.

_/ Set mode to cool
_/Set

thermostat

Cooling

• Dirty air filter

Noise

when

unit

is cooling

/

To defrost
Then,

coil

to (:)N.

/

air restricted,

• Thermostat set too cold for nighttime cooling.

/

• Dirty air filter

/

air restricted.

is turned off,

position.

to colder

temperature.

may not occur

temperature

ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative
front

type

wait 3 minutes before restarting.
Adjust thermostat to higher setting for cooling.

• Thermostat set too low for cooling.

• (:)utdoor temperature below 70°F.

outlet.

position.

on too quickly.

Air conditioner
cooling,
but room is too warm --

wall

_/ Wait approximately
3 minutes.
Listen for the compressor
to start.

• Room temperature below 70°F.

Air conditioner
cooling,
but room too warm -NO ice forming on cooling
behind decorative
front

into

Replace fuse with time delay
or reset circuit breaker.

until

rises above
the coil,

room

70°F.

set selector

set thermostat

to warmer

to FAN position.
position.

(:lean filter. See "(::leaning
the Air Filter"
To defrost, set selector to FAN.
To defrost

the coil,

set selector

Clean air filter. Refer to"Cleaning
section (above).

section.

to FAN position.

the air filter"

• Thermostat set too warm.
• Fan selector set on LOW,

/
/

• Air movement

V" The sound of rushing air is normal. If too loud,
turn selector to lower fan setting.
V" This is normal when humidity is high.
Close doors, windows and registers.
Refer to installation instructions
check with installer.

sound,

• Sound of fan hitting water-moisture
removal system.
• Window vibration
poor installation.

Water
when

dripping
inside
unit is cooling

• Improper

Water
when

dripping
outside
unit
is cooling

• Unit removing
large quantity
from humid room.

/

installation.

Set thermostat
Set fan speed
for maximum

Tilt air conditioner
allow water
instructions

of moisture

7

to colder setting.
selector to HIGH
cooling.

_/This

is normal

slightly

drainage.
check

during

to the outside

to

Refer to installation
with installer.

excessively

humid

clays.

'-

WARRANTY

")

How to Obtain

Warranty

Service

or

Room

Air

Conditioner

Warranty

contiguous

States,

Parts
(Within
Note:

Before

calling

for service,

Installation

and Operations

For Models

Installed

First make

the

in North

recommended

Troubleshooting
guide
still need assistance:

carefully

read

this

the 48

Columbia,

Puerto

America
checks

on page

:

Full 90 Day Parts and Labor

in the

7. Then,

if you

conditioner

District

of

Warranty

for service

by calling the following

toll-free

number:

1-800-332-6658
or you may write:
CareCo, Service Department
415 W. Wabash Ave., RO. Box 200
IL 62401

For Models Installed Outside

For room air conditioners purchased for use
outside North America, the manufacturer
does
not extend any warranty either expressed or
implied. Consult your local dealer for any
warranty terms extended by the importer in your
country.
Date

It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish
the original purchase date for warranty purposes.
We recommend that a bill of sale, cancelled check,
or some other appropriate payment record be kept
for that purpose.

of the owner.

Exceptions
does not cover failure

to function

caused

by damage

to

the unit while in your possession (other than damage caused by defect or
malfunction),
or by its improper installation,
or by unreasonable
use of the
unit,
sary

including
without
maintenance
or

limitation,
to follow

failure to provide reasonable and necesthe written
Installation
and Operating

If the unit is put to commercial,
business, rental, or other use or
other than for consumer use, we make no warranties,
express or

implied, including
but not limited to, any implied
ity or fitness for particular
use or purpose.

warranty

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED

EXPRESS WARRANTY

FOR IN THE ABOVE

of merchantabilARE

THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THEREFOR, NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE MADE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING
BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
USE OR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE.
IN NO
EVENT SHALL

North America :

is the responsibility

Note: In the event of any required parts replacement within the period of this warranty, Fedders Appliances replacement parts shall be used and will be warranted only
for the period remaining on the original warranty.

Instructions.
application

CareCo by email:

customerservice@fedders.com

of Purchase

the

During
the first 90 days after the date of original
purchase,
Fedders
Appliances
will, through its authorized
servicers and free of charge to the

The above warranty

Proof

Hawaii,

owner or any subsequent
user, repair or replace any parts which are defective in material or workmanship
due to normal use. Ready access to the air

2. If your dealer is unable to give you the name of
a servicer or if you need other assistance,
contact CareCo for the name of an authorized
servicer.

Effingham,

state of

manual.

1. Call a CareCo authorized
servicer and advise
them of model number, serial number, date of
purchase and nature of complaint. Service will
be provided
during normal working
hours.
Contact your dealer for the name of an
authorized servicer, if unknown to you.

You may contact

United

Rico and Canada)

DENTAL,
ADVANCE

FEDDERS

APPLIANCES

OR CONSEQUENTIAL
OF THE POSSIBILITY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

BE LIABLE

FOR

INDIRECT,

INCI-

DAMAGES,
EVEN IF ADVISED
IN
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NO WARRANTIES,

ARE MADE

TO ANY

BUYER UPON

RESALE.

Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty
lasts
or do not allow the exclusion
or limitation
of incidental
or consequential
damages, so the above limitations
or exclusions
may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which

may vary from state to state.

No warranties

are made for units sold outside

distributor
or final
these areas.

Visit www.fedders.com for obtaining service parts
beyond your warranty period.

8

seller

may

provide

of the above stated areas. Your

a warranty

on

units

sold outside

of



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