Sunbeam Sca062rwb1 User Manual

User’s Manual

5,850 BTU Room Air Conditioner

Model: SCA062RWB1

20060316

Table of Contents

Page

Introduction

Parts Identification

Electrical Specifications

Tips Before Installation

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this room air conditioner to cool your home. This USE AND CARE MANUAL

provides information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new room air conditioner.

If properly maintained, your air conditioner will give you many years of trouble free operation. To avoid

installation difficulties, read instructions completely before starting. This manual contains information for the

installation and operation of your room air conditioner.

Part Identification

Mechanical control model

Horizontal Air Vane

Vertical Air Vane

Interior Air Outlet

Fresh Air Lever (for 8K model only)

Cabinet

Air Filter(Inside)

Front Panel

Interior Air

Inlet Grille

Exterior

Air Inlet

Control Knob

Power Cord

Note:

The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard model.

Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.

Introduction

Part Identification

Remote control model

Horizontal Air Vane

Vertical Air Vane

Interior Air Outlet

Fresh Air Lever (for 8K model only)

Cabinet

Air Filter(Inside)

Front Panel

Exterior

Air Inlet

Interior Air

Inlet Grille

Tim

Remote Control

Control Panel

Power Cord

Control Panel

Remote Control

Power

Mode

Timer

Power Saver

Mid

Auto

Fan Speed

High

Low

Temp/Time

Fan

Timer

Speed

Mode

Airconditioner

Note:

The figures in this manual are based on the external view of a standard model.

Consequently, the shape may differ from that of the air conditioner you have selected.

Electrical specifications

1. All wiring must comply with local and national

electrical codes and must be installed by a

licensed electrician. Once you have any

Electric Shock Hazard

If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating

of 115 volts and up to and including 7.5 amps

the unit maybe on a fuse or circuit breaker

with other devices. However, the maximum

amps of all devices on that fuse or circuit

breaker can not exceed the amps of the fuse

of circuit breaker.

questions regarding the following instructions,

contact a licensed electrician.

2. Check available power supply and resolve any

wiring problems BEFORE installing and operating

this unit.

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 should be

operated on the fuse or circuit breaker.

3. For your safety and protection, this unit is

grounded through the power cord when

plugged into a matching wall outlet. If you are

not sure whether your wall outlet is properly

grounded, please consult a licensed

electrician.

To avoid the possibility of personal injury,

disconnect the power to the unit before

installing or servicing.

4. The wall outlet(3-pin) must match the plug

(3-pin) on the power cord supplied with the unit.

DO NOT use plug adapters or extension cords.

See (Table 1) for receptacle and fuse information.

5. The rating plate on the unit contains electrical

and other technical data. The rating plate is located

on the right side of the unit.

RECEPTACLE AND FUSE TYPES

5K 6K 8K

125

COOLING CAPACITY

RATED VOLTS

AMPS

WALL OUTLET

FUSE SIZE

Time Delay Fuse

(or circuit breaker)

Plug type

Table 1

Tips before installation

Your RoomAir Conditioner unit is designed to

be highly efficient and save energy. Follow these

recommendations for greater efficiency.

Your RoomAir Conditioner was designed

for easy installation in a single or double-hung

window. NOTE: This unit is NOT designed for

vertical (slider type) windows.

1. Select thermostat setting that suits your

comfort needs and leave the thermostat at

that chosen setting.

CAUTION

To avoid installation/operating difficulties,

read the instructions thoroughly.

2. The air filter is very efficient in removing airborne

particles. Keep the air filter clean. Typically, filter

should be cleaned once a month. More

NOTE:

Save the shipping carton and packing

materials for future storage or transport of the unit.

Please check the contents of the hardware kit

against the corresponding model check list, prior to

installation of the unit.

frequent cleaning may be necessary depending

on outdoor and indoor air quality.

See lists below.(Fig.1)

3. Use drapes, curtains, or shades to keep

direct sunlight from heating your room, but

DO NOT obstruct the air conditioner.Allow air to

circulate around the unit without obstructions.

Installation Hardware

Seal(1)

3/4"Screws (12)

2/5"Screws (8)

4. Start your air conditioner before outdoor

air becomes hot and uncomfortable. This

avoids an initial period of discomfort while

the unit is cooling off the room.

Foam(1)

Top Channel(1)

factory installed

Side Curtain RH(1)

Side Curtain LH(1)

L Bracket(2)

5. When outdoor temperature is cool

enough, use HIGH or LOW FAN

only. This circulates indoor air, providing

some cooling comfort, and utilizes less

electricity than when operating on a

cooling setting.

Side Bracket(2)

Fig.1

NOTE: Surplus screw(s) for spare use.

Tools Needed for Window Installation

Screw drivers: Both Philips and flat head

Power drill:

Pencil

1/8 inch diameter drill bit

Measuring tape

Scissors

Carpenters level

Installation instructions

F. Your unit was designed to evaporate condensation

under normal conditions. However, under extreme

humidity conditions, excess condensation may cause

the base pan to overflow to the outside.

The unit should be installed where condensation

run-off cannot drip on pedestrians or neighboring

properties.

CAUTION

Because the compressor is located on the

controls side of the unit (right side), this side

will be heavier and more awkward to manipulate.

Inadequate support on control side of the unit

can result in personal injury and damage to your

unit and property. Therefore, it is recommended

to have someone assist you during the installation

of this unit.

1. Select the Best Location

Awning

A. Your room air conditioner was designed to

fit easily into a single or double hung window. However,

since window designs vary, it may be necessary to

make some modifications for safe and proper

installation.

20"

Min.

12" Min.

B. Make sure the window and frame are structurally

sound and free from dry and rotted wood.

C. For maximum efficiency, install the air conditioner

on side of the house or building which favors more

shade than sunlight. If the unit is in direct sunlight,

it is advisable to provide an awning over the unit.

20"

Min.

Fence,

wall, or

other

obstacle.

30" Min.

Side

obstruction

D. Provide sufficient clearance around the cabinet

to allow for ample air circulation through the unit.

See (Fig.2). The rear of the unit should be outdoors

and not in a garage nor inside of a building.

Ground

Keep unit as far away as possible from obstacles

and obstructions and at least 30" above the floor or

ground. Curtains and other objects within a room

should be prevented from blocking the air flow.

Fig.2

Window opening requirements

(see table below)

Model

5K-6K

Size

E. Be certain the proper electrical outlet is within reach

of the installation. Use only a single outlet circuit rated

at 15 amps. All wiring should be in accordance with

local and national electrical codes.

Cabinet size

(W*H*D)

Min. Window

opening

Max. Window

opening

17.7" *12.4" *15.7" 18.5" *13.7" *17.7"

21"

35"

22"

36"

Installation instructions

Window installation step

1. If your air conditioner cabinet 18'' wide, it will fit

window openings 21'' to 32'' in wide. Minimum

opening height is 14'' from bottom of sash to sill

(Fig. 1).

21'' to 32''

Fig. 1

2. Insert the guide panels into the guides of the air

conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with screws

(Fig. 2).

2/5 '' Screws

Fig. 2

3. Cut the adhesive-backed seal strip the window width.

Remove the backing from the seal strip and attach

the seal strip to the underside of the bottom window.

(Fig. 3)

Seal

Fig. 3

4. Measure the inside window sill width and find

the center line as shown in Fig. 4.

Center Line

Fig. 4

Installation instructions

Inner Sill

Outer Sill

5. Install the L brackets on the outer sill with the

short side of the bracket against the back of the

inner sill. Install one L bracket 7.5 to each side

of center line. See Fig. 5.

Center Line

3/4'' Screw

7.5

Bracket

Short Side

7.5

6. Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into

the open window. Make sure the bottom guide of

the air conditioner drops into the notches of the L

brackets. When the air conditioner drops into the L

brackets, the air conditioner will be centered in window

opening as show in Fig. 6.

Fig. 5

Foam

While steadying the air conditioner, carefully bring

the window sash down behind the top channel

of the air conditioner, as shown in Fig. 7.

3/4 screw

First, fix both sides onto the window sill with two 3/4

3/4 screw

screws and one 2/5 screw ( which is unscrewed from

each side of the unit). Then fix top channel to widow

sash with one 3/4 screw and fix side curtain frames

with four 3/4 screws as shown in Fig.6.

3/4 screw

2/5 screw

3/4 screw

Aircon

ditione

Fig. 6

7. If storm window presents interference, fasten a

2'' wide wood strip to the inner window sill across

the full width of the sill. The wood strip should be thick

enough to raise the height of the window sill so that

the unit can be installed without interference from the

storm window frame, as show in Fig. 8.

About 5

Seal

Top of wood strip should be approximately 3/4'' higher

than the storm window frame to help condensation to

drain properly to the outside.

L Bracket

Install a second wood strip (approximately 6'' long by

11/2''wide and same thickness as first strip) in the center

of the outer sill flush against the back of the inner sill.

Screw the L brackets into this strip.

Fig.7

3/4''Clearance

This will raise the L bracket as shown in Fig. 8.

Storm window

frame

Inner sill

Fig.8

Operating Instructions

Mechanical control model

MODE

The mode knob controls fan speeds and cooling

speeds. To set desired cooling temperature, simply

rotate the mode knob dial to the appropriate

setting. See Fig. 9.

Thermostat knob

Mode knob

THERMOSTAT

The thermostat automatically controls the cooling

cycle (compressor) of the air conditioner to maintain

room temperature. However, the fan motor will

continue to operate after the compressor (cooling

cycle) is completed. See Fig.9.

Fig.9

LOW FAN will circulate the air at a minimum speed

without cooling.

HIGH FAN will circulate the air at a maximum speed

without cooling.

CAUTION

LOW COOL provides cooling, automatically with

minimum air circulation. Recommended for night-

time use.

When using FAN control, turn slowly allowing unit

to adjust.

When using THERMOSTAT, be sure to allow three

minutes before changing temperature. Adjusting

too quickly may cause an overload resulting in a

blown fuse.

HIGH COOL provides cooling, automatically with

quick cooling or for extremely hot days. Once room

is cooled, reduce setting to LOW COOL.

OFF will completely shut-off the unit.

NOTE: After setting the mode, allow 3

minutes before switching to another mode.

Fresh Air Ventilation is usually kept in the closed

position. Use only when clearing smoke and/or

odors from the room. Pull to open. (See Fig.10).

Fresh Air

Vent Lever

Fig.10

Operating Instructions

Control Panel

You can easily operate this air conditioner by pressing relevant

button on the control panel as well as the remote control.

Control Panel

Button

The air conditioner will be started when it is energized or will

be stopped when it is in operation, if you press this button.

When the air conditioner is heating, allow 3 minutes after you

press this button.

Mode button

Each time Mode button is pressed, the operation

mode is changed in sequence:

5K 6K 8K cooling only COOLING FAN ONLY

ENERGY SAVING COOLING

8K with heater COOLING FAN ONLY HEATING

ENERGY SAVING COOLING

Fan

Timer

Speed

NOTE: After setting the mode, allow 3 minutes before switching

to another mode.

Mode

In the FAN ONLY Mode , Room Temperature display range is

Airconditioner

from

(32 ) to 38 (99 ).

Room Temperature below 32 ,the Temperature display L0.

Room Temperature above 99 ,the Temperature display H1.

Fan Speed button

Used to select fan speed in sequence auto, low, medium

and high (low and medium are in same fan speed).

Indication symbols of LED on control panel :

Timer button

Used to set or cancel timer operation.

Auto fan speed

Low fan speed

Medium fan speed

High fan speed

Cooling

Fan only

Heating

Display set temp

Display set timer

When the unit is in operation, you can set OFF TIMER.

When the unit is off, you can set ON TIMER.

Timer setting range is 0 to 24 hours.

Energy-saving

Timer

If the OFF TIMER is set, the timer LED displays the

remaining time to turn off the unit for only 12 seconds,

then LED shifts to display set temperature. If you press

Above LED lights on when the relevant mode is in used.

TIMER button within the 12 seconds, OFF TIMER will be

canceled.

If the ON TIMER is set, the timer LED displays the

remaining time to turn on the unit. If you want to cancel

ON TIMER, press TIMER button.

Button

Used to set room temperature in COOLING mode or used to set time in TIMER mode.

If the two keys are pressed at the same time, the temperature LED display will alternate between and

NOTE: Temperature setting range is from 19 (66 ) to 31 (88 ).

Operating Instructions

Remote control

Power BUTTON

The appliance will be started when it is

energized or will be stopped when it is

in operation, if you press this button.

Power

Mode

Timer

Mode BUTTON

Used to select the operation mode.

Power Saver

BUTTONS

Mid

Auto

Fan Speed

Used to set room temperature in COOLING

mode or used to set time in Timer mode.

High

Low

High BUTTON

Used to select the high fan speed mode.

Temp/Time

Mid BUTTON

Used to select the mid (same as low) fan

speed mode.

Low BUTTON

Used to select the low fan speed mode.

Auto BUTTON

Used to select the auto fan speed mode.

Timer BUTTON

Used to set or cancel timer operation.

Power Saver BUTTON

Used to select the Energy-saving mode.

When changing modes during operation, sometimes the unit does not always response at once. Wait 3 minutes.

Wait 3 minutes before restarting the appliance.

Operating Instructions

Remote control

How to Insert the Batteries

Remove the battery cover according to the arrow direction.

Insert new batteries making sure that the (+) and (-) of

battery are matched correctly.

Reattach the cover by sliding it back into position.

Note:

Use 2 LR6 AA(1.5volt) batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Replace batteries with new ones of the same type when the display

becomes dim.

If the replacement is done within 1 minute, the remote control

will keep original presetting. (This function only for LCD remote

control)

How to Use

To operate the room air conditioner , aim

the remote control to the signal receptor.

The remote control will operate the air

conditioner at a distance of up to 23 feet

when pointing at signal receptor of indoor

unit.

Air

itio

Signal receptor

Care and Maintenance

When servicing the air conditioner, be sure to

turn the mode switch to the "OFF" position and

disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

CAUTION

DO NOT forget to install the air filter. If the air

conditioner is left to operate without the air filter,

dust is not removed from the room and may

cause your air conditioner to fail.

1. DO NOT use gasoline, benzine, thinner or

other chemicals on the air conditioner as these

substances may cause damage to the paint finish

and deformation of plastic parts.

When the air filter inlet grill and cabinet are dirty,

wipe with lukewarm water (below 104 F).Use of

mild detergent is recommended.

2. Never attempt to pour water directly in front

of the unit as this will cause deterioration of

the electrical insulation.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Cleaning of Air Filter

1. Remove dust clogged in the filter by

tapping it or vacuum clean it.

If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, air-flow

is obstructed and reduces efficiency. The air filter

should be cleaned once a month. More frequent

cleaning may be necessary depending on outdoor

and indoor air quality.

2. Wash the filter well with lukewarm water below

40 C (104 F) while rubbing lightly. To get better

results, wash it with soapy water or a neutral

cleaning agent.

Air Filter Removal

3. Rinse the filter well using clean water then

dry completely.

The air filter on the above models is located

behind the air intake front grill.

End-of-Season Care

To remove the air filter, grasp the filter handle(tab)

located on the up (center) side of the air inlet grille

and slide the air filter to the up.

1. Operate the fan alone for half a day to dry out

the inside of the unit.

2. Turn off power and remove plug from wall socket.

3. Clean filter.

To reinstall the air filter, reverse the above

procedure.

4. Store in a dry location.

Troubleshooting Guide

Frequently, a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary, use this troubleshooting guide for a

possible solution.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE