Soleus Air Lx 140 User Manual

14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner  
12,000 BTU Heat Pump  
Operating Instructions  
Model No. LX-140  
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© 2006 Soleus Air International  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
Portable Air Conditioner  
Exhaust Hoses (2)  
Hose Adapters (2)  
Window Kit Adapter (2)  
Remote Control  
AAA Batteries (2)  
Window Kit - 4 Sliding Panels (1 dual hose panel, 1 single hose panel, 2 extension panels)  
Air Intake and Outlet Covers (2)  
Owner’s Manual  
WARNING: This unit has a voltage rating of 115  
volts. The cord has a plug as shown in A. An adapter as  
shown in C is available for connecting three-blade  
grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The  
grounding lug extending from the adapter must be con-  
nected to a permanent ground such as a properly  
grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used if  
a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.  
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF  
THE GROUNDED PLUG.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
MODEL  
LX-140  
14,000 BTU/H  
12,000 BTU/H  
60 pts/Day  
1350W  
The cooling capacity is meas-  
ured at an ambient temperature  
of DB 86 °F, WB 78 °F.  
COOLING CAPACITY  
HEATING CAPACITY  
DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITY  
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.  
COOLING  
HEATING  
AIR FLOW VOLUME  
POWER  
1350W  
225 CFM  
Power consumption is meas-  
ured when the fan runs at the  
highest speed setting.  
115 V~ 60 HZ  
12/12 AMP HEATING/COOLING  
POWER SOURCE  
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL  
NET WEIGHT  
46 dB(A)  
82 Lbs  
These specifications are for  
reference only. For actual data,  
please refer to the rating label  
on the back of the unit.  
COOLING  
60.8-108℉  
23-89.6℉  
OPERATING  
TEMPERATURE  
HEATING  
If the environment temperature  
is higher than the max operat-  
ing temperature or lower than  
the minimum operating tem-  
perature, the air conditioner  
may not work properly.  
ASSEMBLED  
PACKAGE  
17.7” W ×32.9” H ×18.9” D  
DIMENSIONS  
19.9” W ×34.5” H ×22.5” D  
REFRIGERANT  
R22  
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM  
Control Panel  
Louvers  
Signal Receptor  
Casters  
Filter Compartment  
Air Intake Cover/Filter  
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY  
PARTS  
EXHAUST HOSE  
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.  
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SINGLE HOSE EXHAUST & WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION  
When you want quick spot cooling, install the LX-140 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  
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  
CONTROL PANEL  
TEMP & TIMER SELECTION  
POWER BUTTON  
MODE BUTTON  
TIMER BUTTONS  
TEMP SELECT  
FAN SPEED BUTTON  
MULTI-COLOR DISPLAY  
AUTO  
A/C  
DEHUM.  
FAN  
HEAT  
TIMER ON  
TIMER OFF  
FAN SPEED  
TEMPERATURE  
AND TIMER  
INDICATOR  
OSCILLATION ON/OFF  
COMPRESSOR ON/OFF  
BUCKET FULL  
SLEEP MODE ON/OFF  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS (Refer to the images on page 8)  
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 digital air segments  
progressing out from the windmill fan image on the Multi-color 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 press-  
ing the speed control button. The speeds will cycle through in this order: Low, Medium, High, 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. Press the °F/°C button on the control  
panel to select the desired temperature setting.  
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 Condition-  
ing mode, the timer will automatically turn the unit on and off in air conditioning mode according to the de-  
sired programmed times. The timer will also remember the temperature settings, fan speed, and oscillation set-  
ting. 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).  
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 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).  
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 button.  
5) To circulate more air, press the SWING button on the remote control. The louvers will oscillate in our  
exclusive WAVEFLO® pattern; back and forth and up and down, spreading more air throughout the  
room.  
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).  
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 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).  
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 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.  
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 tem-  
perature 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.  
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, pull the drain 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 is 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. It is not advised to use continuous drainage when the  
room temperature is higher than 90°F .  
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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 - 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 dis-  
play will light up showing which mode is selected. In Air Conditioner mode the display will show  
COOLING”, 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 low, medium, and high fan speeds. The dis-  
play on the remote control will show LOW, MED, & HIGH under the “SPEED” label on the remote con-  
trol 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 as-  
sociated 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 dis-  
play on the remote control will increase or decrease accordingly. Pressing the ▼and ▲ buttons simultane-  
ously will change the temperature select between °F and °C.  
5) SLEEP MODE - See “SLEEP MODE” on page 11.  
6) SWING - To turn on the exclusive WAVEFLO® oscillation, press the SWING button on the remote  
control. Once you press SWING, the louvers on the unit will oscillate up and down and back and forth.  
The bottom left square of the remote control display will show the “  
oscillation (SWING) is selected.  
“ icon when WAVEFLO®  
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 LX-140 Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump  
technology 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 Interna-  
tional 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, sal-  
vaged, 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 Warranty, Technical Support, Customer Service, Missing or Defective Parts  
Please Call (888) 876-5387  
Or Write To:  
Soleus International Inc.  
9451 Telstar Ave.  
El Monte, CA 91731 USA  
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