| V.121011   ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS   The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the model and serial   number label located on the front left side of the unit (when facing the front).   Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below. Follow the   requirements below for the type of plug on the power supply cord.   Wiring Requirements   Power Supply Cord   • 115 volt (103.5 min.—126.5   max)   Electrical Shock Hazard   Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.   Do not remove the ground prong.   Do not use an adapter   • • 0-12 amps   15-amp time-delay fuse or   circuit breaker   Do not use an extension cord.   Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,   fire, or electrical shock   • Use on single outlet circuit only   Recommended Ground Method   For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a 3 prong power   supply cord with a grounded plug. To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, the cord must be plugged into a 3 prong   outlet and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a 3 prong outlet is not available, it is the cus-   tomer’s responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.   Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:   It is the customer’s responsibility:   National Fire Protection Association   • • To contact a qualified electrician   One Batterymarch Park   Quincy, Massachusetts 02269   To assure that the electrical installation is adequate   and in conformance with the National Electrical Code,   ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition, and all local codes and   ordinances.   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 the plug:   1. Plug power cord into a wall outlet   2. Press the TEST Button, the circuit should trip and cut all   power to the air conditioner   3. Press the RESET button for use   If a test is performed and the indicator light remains ON, the   current leakage has been detected. Do not use the air   conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug. Contact Customer   Service for troubleshooting recommendations.   NOTE: Your units power cord and plug may differ from the one shown.   3 PACKING LIST   • Window Air Conditioner   • Top Mounting Rail   • Top Mounting Rail Seal Strip   • 3/8” Screw for Top Mounting Rail (4)   • Accordion Panels (2)   • Sash Lock   • Window Sash Seal   • 3/4” Screw for Sash Lock and Accordion Panels (6)   • Foam Top Window Gasket   • Owner’s Manual   SPECIFICATIONS   • • • Noise level is measured at a distance of 3.28 ft away from the front of the unit 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 unit.   Model   SG-WAC-05SM-C   Power Supply (Ph/V/Hz)   Dehumidifying Capacity (Pints/Day)   Rated Cooling Capacity (BTU/h)   Rated Heating Capacity (BTU/h)   Cooling Power Input (Watts)   Heating Power Input (Watts)   Rated Current Cooling (Amperage)   Rated Current Heating (Amperage)   EER/C.O.P   1/115/60Hz   26   5,000   / 515   / 4.9   / 9.7 EER   56/54   Noise Level dB(A)   Air Flow   CFM   120 CFM   Design Pressure (PSIG) (H/L)   / 16.125 x 13.125 x 12   17.875 x 15.25 x 14.75   40/44   Dimensions (W” x D” x H”)   Package Dimensions (W” x D” x H”)   Net/Gross Weight (Lbs)   Refrigerant Charge (Oz)   9.1ꢀ   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.   4 INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS   Some assembly is required for your new air conditioner. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.   1. This air conditioner is designed to be installed in a   standard double-hung window with a window width   between 23” and 38” (584 mm - 965 mm).   2. The air conditioner can be installed without the   accordion panels to fit in a narrow window opening.   See the window dimensions.   3. The Lower Sash (the lower part of the window that   moves up and down) must allow for 12.5” of vertical   clearance when open. (See FIG. 1).   4. All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood,   masonry, or metal.   5. The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power   cord.   NOTE: Save the product packaging and installation instruc-   tions for future reference. Store the air conditioner in the   product box when not in use for an extended period of time.   Top Rail Assembly   The top rail must be assembled prior to installing the air conditioner in the window   Top Rail   Tools Needed: Phillips Screw Driver   Top Rail Hardware   3/8”   QTY   Box   FIG. A   4 Screw   Top   Panel   1 FIG. B   Attaching the Top Rail to the Air Conditioner   1. Remove the air conditioner from the box   and place on a hard flat surface.   2. Remove top rail from the bottom of the   packaging material as shown in FIG. A   FIG. C   3. Align the hole in the top rail with those in   the top of the unit as shown in FIG. B   4. Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8"   Screws as shown in FIG. C   When handling the unit, be careful to avoid cuts from   the sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on the front   and rear coils.   NOTE: For safety reasons, all 4   screws must be used to attach   the top rail.   5 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION (CONT.)   Storm Window Requirements   Accordion Panel Installation   A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to   tilt properly which in turn will keep it from draining properly.   To adjust for this, attach a board or piece of wood to the   sill. The board or wood piece should have a depth of at   least 1 1/2”. Make sure the board or piece of wood is ap-   proximately 1/2” higher than the storm window frame. This   will allow the air conditioner to tilt enough for proper drain-   age. (See FIG. 2).   Now that you have installed the top rail, you can now install   the accordion panels on each side.   1. Place the air conditioner on a hard flat surface.   2. Locate the accordion panels in the box.   3. Gently pull the free end of the accordion panel (See   FIG. 2). Do this for both panels.   FIG. 2   FIG. 2   SASH   STORM   WINDOW   FRAME   Board or wood   piece must be   approximately   1/2” higher   1 1/2” MIN   (38 mm)   than the storm   window frame   for proper   4. Slide the free end of the accordion panel into the side   panel of the air conditioner (See FIG. 3). Do this for   each side.   drainage   FIG. 3   Placing the Unit Inside a Window   1. Place the air conditioner on the sill with the bottom   mounting rail against its back edge. Center the air con-   ditioner and close the window securely behind the top   mounting rail. The air conditioner should be slightly   tilted to the outside area. Use a level; about a 1/3 bub-   ble will be the correct case slant to the outside. (See   FIG. 5 & FIG. 6)   5. Once the accordion panels are slid into place adjust   the top and bottom rails of the accordion panels into   the top and bottom rails of the air conditioner (See FIG.   4).   FIG. 6   FIG. 4   FIG. 5   2. Once the air conditioner is placed, extend both the left   and right accordion panels to the width of the window.   FIG. 7   6 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION (CONT.)   2. To secure the lower sash into place, use the sash lock   Frame Lock, Sash Lock, and Foam Seal   Installation   and a 3/4” screw as shown below (See FIG. 11)   MOUNTING HARDWARE   FIG.11   6 3/4” Screws   Sash Lock   1 3. For added insulation, cut the supplied insulation foam to   the width of the window. Insert the foam between the   window sashes to prevent air and objects from getting   into the room. (See FIG. 12)   Drive 3/4” screws into the top of the accordion panel   frame and the top rail to securely attach the window air   conditioner to the lower sash. (See FIG. 9/10)   1.   FIG.9   FIG. 12   Removing the Air Conditioner from the   Window   1. Turn the air conditioner off, and disconnect the power   cord.   2. Remove the sash seal from between windows, and   unscrew sash lock.   3. Remove the screws installed through the frame and   frame lock.   FIG. 10   4. Close (slide) the side panels into frame.   5. Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise the sash   and carefully “rock” air conditioner backward to drain   any condensate water in base of unit. Be careful not to   spill any remaining water while lifting unit from window.   6. Store parts WITH the air conditioner in the box   7 Operating Your Air Conditioner   USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER   Manual Control Panel   1. Power: Turn on the unit by rotating the   MODE dial to the desired setting.   2. Cooling Mode: For maximum cooling set the   MODE dial to “HIGH COOL”. In HIGH COOL   mode, the fan will automatically go to high.   This will help circulate the cool air throughout   the room. The fan will operate on low in “LOW   COOL” mode   3. Fan Mode: For fan only modes, choose   either HIGH FAN or LOW FAN. The air   conditioner will not cool the room when in fan   mode.   4. Thermostat: Turn the TEMP dial to set the   desired room temperature. For maximum   cooling turn the TEMP dial to 7 (coolest).   5. Directional Louvers: To direct the airflow,   rotate the small vertical louver wheel next to   the air vent on the front of the air conditioner   LOUVER WHEEL   NOTE: To minimize wear and tear on the air   conditioner, always wait at least 3 minutes before   changing modes. This will help prevent the   compressor from overheating and the circuit   breaker from tripping.   Normal Operating Sounds   • You may hear a pinging noise caused by water hitting   the condenser, on rainy days, or when the humidity is   high. This design feature helps remove moisture and   improve efficiency.   • • You may hear the thermostat click when the compres-   sor cycles on and off.   Water will collect in the base pan during rain or days of   high humidity. The water may overflow and drip from   the outside part of the unit.   • The fan may run even when the compressor is not on.   8 Cabinet Cleaning   To clean the air conditioner cabinet:   CARE AND CLEANING   Clean your air conditioner to keep it looking new   and to minimize dust build up.   • Unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or   a fire hazard. The cabinet and front panel of   the air conditioner may be dusted with an oil-   free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in   a solution of warm water and mild liquid soap.   Rinse thoroughly with a damp cloth and wipe   dry.   Air Filter Cleaning   The air filter should be checked at least once   every month to see if it needs cleaning. Trapped   particles and dust can build up in the filter and   may decrease airflow as well as cause the   cooling coils to accumulate frost. To clean the air   filter:   • • Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on   the cabinet front.   Be sure to wring excess water from the cloth   before wiping around the controls. Excess   water in or around the controls may cause   damage to the air conditioner.   1. Remove the filter by sliding it out from the   front right side of the air conditioner. (See   FIG. 13)   2. Wash the filter using liquid dish soap and   warm water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Gen-   tly shake the filter to remove excess water.   Winter Storage   3. Let the filter dry completely before placing it   into the air conditioner.   4. If you do not wish to wash the filter, you may   vacuum the filter to remove the dust and   other particles.   To store the air conditioner when it is not in use   for an extended period of time, remove it care-   fully from the window according to the installation   instructions and cover it with plastic or place it in   the original box.   FIG. 13   9 TROUBLESHOOTING   PROBLEM   POSSIBLE CAUSES   SOLUTIONS   The Air Conditioner will not start   The air conditioner is unplugged   • Make sure the air conditioner is   plug is pushed completely into the   outlet   • Check the house fuse/circuit   breaker box and replace the fuse   or reset the breaker.   The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is   tripped.   • • The unit will automatically re-start   when power is restored.   There is a protective time delay   (approx. 3 minutes) to prevent   tripping of the compressor   Power Failure   overload. For this reason, the unit   may not start normal cooling for 3   minutes after it is turned back on.   • • Press the RESET button located   on the power cord plug.   If the RESET button will not stay   engaged, discontinue use of the   air conditioner and contact a   qualified service technician.   The current interrupter device is   tripped.   The Air Conditioner does not cool   as it should   Airflow is restricted   • Make sure there are no curtains,   blinds, or furniture blocking the   front of the air conditioner   • • • Turn the TEMP dial to a higher   number   The temperature control may not be   set correctly.   The air filter is dirty   Clean the filter. See the Cleaning   and Care Section of the manual.   Please allow time for the room to   cool down after turning on the air   conditioner.   The room may be too warm   • • • Check for open furnace registers   and cold air returns   Cold air is escaping   The Cooling Coils are frozen   See “Air Conditioner Freezing Up”   below.   The Air Conditioner is freezing up   Ice blocks the air flow and stops the air   conditioner from cooling the room   Set the MODE dial to HIGH FAN   or HIGH COOL and set the TEMP   dial to 1 or 2   The Remote Control is not working The batteries are inserted incorrectly   (if included with your air condi-   • • Check the position of the batteries.   Replace the batteries   tioner)   The batteries may be dead   10   TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)   PROBLEM   POSSIBLE CAUSES   SOLUTIONS   Water is dripping outside   Hot and Humid weather.   • • This is normal   Water is dripping inside the room   Water collects in the base pan   The air conditioner is not correctly   tilted outside.   For proper water drainage, make   sure the air conditioner is slightly   tilted downward from the front of   the unit to the rear.   Moisture removed from the air is   draining into the base pan.   • This is normal for a short period in   areas with low humidity and nor-   mal for a longer period in areas   with high humidity.   11   Warranty   Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Air Conditioner to be free of defects in mate-   rial and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for the period of parts specified   below.   5 YEARS FOR COMPRESSOR   1 YEAR FOR OTHER COMPONENTS   This warranty shall not apply to broken or marred cabinets, accessories, knobs, filters or routine maintenance.   This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation   of the product after repair.   This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of Soleus   International including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unau-   thorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or tran-   sit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage,   fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.   Warranty service must be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor. Soleus maintains a centralized service   network to provide parts and assist in resolving service problems if difficulties are encountered. Soleus agrees   to provide service information, sell repair parts and reimburse the dealer /serviceman for parts in accordance   with Soleus International’s Policies and Procedures.   SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL MAINTAINS THAT ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WAR-   RANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED   ABOVE. SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMS ANY LIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCI-   DENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC.’S LIABILITY EX-   CEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER.   This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers. It does not cover   internet sales, used, salvaged, or refurbished products.   FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT:   Soleus International Inc. 20035 E Walnut Dr North, City of Industry, CA 91789. USA   Tel: 1-888-8-SOLEUS Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST   Email: [email protected]   Website:   12   |