INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PACR9 PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
VERY IMPORTANT
Do not install and use your air conditioner before completely reading these instructions.
This will help you optimize the operation of your air conditioner. Make sure that you haven’t
lost the little box placed on the top of the appliance itself. It contains all accessories,
which are essential for use.
The following advice and instructions should be followed closely:
Failure to comply with these
1. The unit must always be used in an
instructions may damage the upright
upright position as it contains a cooling
appliance and would invalidate the
agent.
WINDCHASER guarantee.
2. After unpacking, place the appliance
Using the unit in wine cellars or in any
upright to allow the cooling agent to
room with a temperature under 61°F is
stabilize, and wait 3 hours before use.
not recommended.
TO SAVE ENERGY
„ Each person present in a room provides
between 100 W and 150 W of heat output.
Consequently, the more people there are in a
room, the less successful the appliance will be
in cooling.
„ Blocking of the filter reduces the efficiency
of the air and increases its power
consumption by up to 6%.
„ Avoid opening doors frequently.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY
POWER INPUT
115V / 60Hz
900 W
COOLING CAPACITY
MOISTURE REMOVAL
COOLANT
9000 BTU./H
3.4 Pints / Hour (38.6 Liters / Day)
R-22
TIMER
12 Hours
AIR FLOW VOLUME
THERMOSTAT
188 CFM (Cubic Feet / Minute)
61° - 90°F (16° - 32°C)
18.1” x 30.7” x 12.6”
76 lbs. / 34.5 kgs (86 lbs. / 39 kgs)
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)
Weight Net (Gross)
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LEARN INTELLIGENT AIR-CONDITIONING
The unit is electronically controlled which allows precise programming to adjust room
temperature.
Air conditioning does not mean, “cooling down too much!” The use of an air conditioner
allows you to have a pleasant atmosphere by reducing the temperature. This air conditioner
allows you to control the 4 factors that determine optimal comfort in a room.
„ Humidity Rate: the humidity in a room also
causes a sensation of stifling heat in the
summer. The air conditioner not only cools
down the temperature but also dehumidifies
the air.
„ Air purity: thanks to the air filter, the unit
removes the dust particles creating a healthier
room atmosphere.
„ Airflow: The air conditioner regulates the air
flow, allowing the flow to be directed and
ensuring optimal air circulation.
„ Temperature: the main function of an air
conditioner is to draw hot air out of the room.
**Note: Avoid being in a cold air flow, and do not direct it onto people. To ensure the optimal efficiency of
the appliance, we advise you to keep doors and windows closed, and to take in account the surface of the
walls and windows exposed to the sun. In this case, in order to optimize the functioning of your air
conditioner, we recommend partially closing the window coverings.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
„ Do not bend or crush the warm air exhaust hose.
„ It is dangerous to modify or to change the characteristics
of the appliance.
„ Prevent children from climbing on the appliance.
„ Do not place the air conditioner near curtains (minimum
distance 1.5 ft.).
„ Do not place the power cord under a carpet.
„ Do not damage the power cord.
„ Never lay down the appliance while it is working.
„ Always keep it in an upright position to avoid any
damage in the cooling system.
„ Never splash water on the appliance’s cabinet or on the
control panel.
„ Be sure that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked or
„ Never install the appliance in direct sunshine or in the
covered up.
rain.
„ Never place anything on top of the unit and do not cover
„ When used for the first time, and every time it is turned
it with any kind of cloth while it is plugged in or in-use.
on, it takes the unit about 3 minutes to be
operational.
„ Keep the area around the warm air outlet sufficiently
clean and make sure that it is not congested.
„ For any repairs, refer directly to our customer
service department. Repairs carried out by
unqualified people may cause damage or may even
„ The air conditioner has been designed to be used only
in a house, office and similar conditions and it should
not be used for any other purpose.
„ Never connect the appliance to a defective socket.
„ Plug the appliance in a properly grounded dedicated
15 amp socket. Check your breaker box to determine
which circuit the socket is on.
„ Make sure that the appliance is correctly connected
be dangerous and void the warranty.
before switching it on.
„ Never unplug the air conditioner while it is working.
This could damage the electronic circuits.
„ To turn on the unit, always use the switch on the control
panel.
Any damage resulting from failure to comply
with these instructions is excluded from the
warranty.
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Figure B - Rear View
Figure A - Front View
4) Air Filter
1) Control Panel
2) Cold air Outlet
3) Louvers
5) Rating Plate
6) Condensate Drain Hole
7) Warm Air Outlet
(6)
(7)
(8)
(5)
(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(11)
(12)
(10)
(9)
C
Figure C - Control Panel
7) Timer ON/OFF Indicator Light
8) Thermostat and Timer Display Panel
9) Thermostat and Timer Adjustment
Buttons
10) Timer ON/OFF Button
11) AC Fan Speed Button
1) Power ON/OFF Button
2) Alarm Indicator Light
3) Fan ON/OFF Indicator Light
4) Dehumidifier ON/OFF
Indicator Light
5) AC ON/OFF Indicator Light
6) AC Fan Speed Indicator Lights
12) Mode Button
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This air conditioner is a perfectly mobile self-contained appliance. All the components are
located inside the appliance. It is supplied with various accessories:
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2
1
3
4
5
D
Figure D - Accessories for Venting through a Wall
1) Exhaust Hose
4) Nozzle Fitting
5) Wall
2) Exhaust Hose Connector
3) Nozzle Fitting Cover
Adjustable
Window
Panel
2
1
2
4
3
5
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Figure D - Accessories for Venting through a Window
1) Exhaust Hose
4) Nozzle Fitting
2) Exhaust Hose Connector
3) Nozzle Fitting Cover
5) Adjustable Window Panel
If you need to extend your exhaust hose, it may be extended up to 5’ only
using 4” P.V.C. pipe available at your local hardware store. DO NOT USE
DRYER TYPE EXHAUST HOSE TO LENGTHEN. ..EXHAUST.
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INSTALLATION
Install the appliance in the room to be air-conditioned. It must be positioned on a flat surface.
If the appliance has been transported lying down, put it in the vertical position and leave it for 3
hours so that the coolant “stabilizes”.
1) Check the installation of the air filter.
2) Install the exhaust hose connector (2, Fig. D) on the warm air outlet (at the
back of the appliance), and turn it clockwise.
3) Connect the exhaust hose (1,Fig. D) to the connector turning it
counterclockwise and pull the hose to the desired length.
4) Place the second connector (2, Fig. D) on the opposite end of the hose,
turning it counterclockwise.
5) Drill a 4” diameter hole into a wall or install the plastic window panel in the window
and adjust it’s length.
6) Install nozzle fitting (3, Fig. D) into the hole in the wall or attach the nozzle fitting (3, Fig. D) to the
plastic window panel with four screws.
7) Connect the exhaust hose connector (2, Fig. D) into the nozzle fitting (3, Fig. D).
8) The cover (4, Fig. D) needs to be installed on the nozzle fitting (3, Fig. D) when the appliance is
not used.
For ceiling installation make sure there is adequate ventilation and airflow. The exhaust hose must
clear the surrounding insulation.
The air conditioner can now be connected to a 110V/60 Hz dedicated 15 amp socket.
You are advised not to use an extension cord. If, however, this is unavoidable, the cord must be
14 gauge, grounded at both ends and not be more than 30 feet long.
** Note: Make sure the unit is plugged into a “dedicated” circuit; this unit
requires 12 amps of power every time it is started.
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OPERATING
The compressor is an essential component of the appliance for producing cold air. This
appliance is fitted with a thermal protection device which allows the compressor to be
started only after a time delay of three minutes.
STARTING YOUR NEW WINDCHASER PRODUCTS PACE9
Air Conditioning ”
Ventilation Only a
1. Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the unit.
1. Press the ON/OFF Button to turn on the unit.
2. Press the Mode Button to select fan.
2. Press the “MODE” button to select a mode
function (Fan, Cooling or Dehumidifier).
3. Select Low, Medium or High Speed by
pressing the fan speed button.
3. Select Low, Medium or High Speed by
pressing the fan speed button.
4. Use the (+) and (-) Thermostat buttons to set
the desired thermostat temperature.
5. The appliance will stop air conditioning once
the selected temperature has been reached.
It will then continue to ventilate. Once the
room temperature has exceeded the
selected temperature, the unit will begin to
air condition again.
Adjust the direction of the airflow by directing the louvers (3,Fig. A).
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a) LCD Screen
b) Power ON/OFF Button
c) Timer and Thermostat Setting Buttons
a)
b)
c)
d) Mode Button
(Select A/C, Fan or Dehumidifier)
e) A/C Fan Speed Button
(High, Medium or Low)
d)
e)
f) Timer ON/OFF Button
f)
g) Fahrenheit / Celcius Selector
g)
TIMER PROGRAMMING
1. To set the Shut-Off Timer on the unit, make sure the unit is on, then press the TIMER
SETTING button on the control panel or the ( ) button on the remote control .
2. Press the ( ) button on the remote or the (+) button on the control panel to set the
desired time. If the setting is higher than desired, press the ( ) on the remote control
or the (-) on the control panel to lower the time.
3. Finally press the ( ) button on the remote or the “TIME SETING” button on the control
panel to enter the selected off time to finalize the setting.
4. To activate the ON Timer, follow the instructions above, but the unit must be turned off first.
DEHUMIDIFICATION OPERATION
Press the “MODE” button on the control panel or ( ) button on the remote to select the dehumidifier
mode. When the dehumidifier mode is on, the temperature buttons and the fan speed buttons do not
function and the fan will operate on low speed. The dehumidifier indicator light will illuminate and stay
solid while the unit is dehumidifying. When the humidity in the room is 50% or lower, the compressor will
not run, the unit will not dehumidify, and the dehumidifier light will blink. Remember, the exhaust hose
does not need to be used in dehumidifier mode.
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FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS DISPLAY BUTTON
The temperature readings can be switched between fahrenheit and celsius by pressing the F/C button on
the remote. When the remote control is turned on for the first time, fahrenheit will be displayed first.
Pressing the F/C button will then display the temperature in celsius. To return the temperature display
back to fahrenheit, press the F/C button again.
DRAINING EXCESS CONDENSATE WATER
While air conditioning, the unit automatically dehumidifies the air in the room.
The water from dehumidification is stored in a collecting tank and then immediately
“evaporated” and evacuated via the warm air outlet duct.
However, when it is extremely humid, the collecting tank may fill up. In this case, the Alarm
Indicator Light (2, Fig. C) turns on and the air conditioner switches itself off.
It is then necessary to drain the water through the condensate drain hose
(6, Fig. B).
„ Place the drain hose (6) above an empty container
„ Remove the plug and to let the water run out (the capacity of the collecting tank is about 1.5 pts).
„ Refit the plug and put the condensation drain hose back in its original position.
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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Before cleaning and maintenance, turn off and unplug the unit. For safety
reasons, never wash the air conditioner.
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE APPLIANCE
„ Clean the air conditioner by using a damp sponge, and dry it with a clean cloth afterwards.
„ Never use alcohol or any product containing solvents.
AIR FILTER
The air filter collects dust contained in the air. To keep the dust from clogging the
appliance, the unit must always be used with its air filter.
„ The build up of dust reduces the efficiency of the air conditioner, therefore, the air filter must be
cleaned every two weeks, and more often if the machine operates in a dusty atmosphere.
„ If the filter is obstructed, the air conditioner will be less efficient.
„ Remove the air filter with the appliance switched off, by pulling upward on the tab.
„ Never use hot or soapy water.
„ Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner. If the filter is very dirty, you can wash it in warm water. Make
sure that the air filter is completely dry before putting it back.
„ Do not bend the filter.
LONG TERM STORAGE
When the season has ended or when you plan not to use the unit, we recommend the
following procedure to be taken:
„ Drain excess water from the pan.
„ Run the unit for 3 or 4 hours in fan mode. This will thoroughly dry the inside of the unit.
„ Disconnect the appliance and wrap power cord and plug.
„ Clean the appliance and store it, protecting it from dust.
„ Store the appliance in an upright position. Keep it in a cool / dry place and away from sunshine.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
When the air conditioner does not work, it is sometimes a minor problem which the
user can handle. Before calling customer service, you should check the following
points and see if you can solve the problem by yourself.
Problem
Probable Causes
Solutions
1) Plug not properly
inserted into wall socket.
The air conditioner does
not work.
1) Plug the appliance in
properly.
2) Insufficient amount of
amperage to start unit.
2) Check circuit board
for 15-20 amp fuse
availability.
3) Water tank is full /
alarm light illuminated.
3) Empty the water tank.
Poor performance.
1) 3 minute temporizing.
1) Wait 3 minutes.
2) Wrong selection of
operating function.
2) Select correct
operating function.
3) Air filter obstructed by
dust.
3) Clean air filter.
4) Assure proper running
of the duct.
4) Warm air outlet duct is
squashed or obstructed.
Noisy.
The unit is on an uneven
surface and is vibrating.
Place the unit on a flat
surface.
The air conditioner makes
a bubbling noise.
The cooling agent is
circulating through the
circuits.
This is normal.
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PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
This Warranty applies to new Product only and excludes optional accessories and attachments. Extended
Compressor Warranty applies only to Product with manufacturing dates beginning January 1,1998.
During the first year from date of original purchase WINDCHASER Products are warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship under normal use, service and maintenance. During the 2nd through 5th years from date of
original purchase WINDCHASER warrants the compressor (part only) against defects in material or workmanship
under normal use, service and maintenance.
This Warranty applies to the original purchaser subject to the following terms and conditions:
WHAT IS COVERED: Product’s components as originally affixed by the manufacturer there of are defective in
materials or workmanship under normal use, service and maintenance.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This Warranty does not extend to or cover:
(1) Any defect due to the negligence of others; failure to install, operate or maintain unit or accessories and
attachments in accordance with installation instructions (operating, installation and maintenance manual and
instructions are furnished with each new unit); unreasonable use; accidents; alteration, use of unauthorized or
non-standardized WINDCHASER parts, accessories and attachments; acts of God; theft; vandalism; blown fuses;
electrical malfunction. (i.e., resulting from power surges, shorted or overloaded circuits, outlets or electrical utility
power quality, etc.), incorrect installation; use of any power source other than that specified on the Product’s
specification label; or repair by anyone other than a service facility specified by an authorized WINDCHASER
representative.
(2) Diagnostic, troubleshooting and travel costs.
(3) Operation and usage orientation costs.
(4) Performance or operation certification and testing costs.
(5) Normal wear and tear of parts including but not limited to, hoses, cables, accessories and attachments.
(6) Shipping, handling, packaging and delivery costs of the product, parts or accessories.
(7) Shipping, handing and freight damages.
(8) Diagnosing, repairing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing and/ or handling costs of either defective parts or
replacement parts as relating to Extended 4 Year Compressor Warranty.
WHO IS COVERED: The original purchaser from the retailer.
WHAT WE WILL DO: During the first year WINDCHASER will either repair or replace, at its option, all defective
Product components free of charge that are covered by this Limited Warranty on a carry-in basis to the authorized
WINDCHASER repair station. During the second through fifth years WINDCHASER at its option, will provide a new or
refurbished compressor (part only) free of charge as covered by this Limited Warranty on a carry-in basis to the
authorized WINDCHASER repair station.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE: You must return the defective Product to your authorized
WINDCHASER repair station along with a copy of bill of sale or credit card charge receipt or other document
evidencing the date of original purchase and Product’s model and serial number.
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NOTE :
„ Before returning the Product; call your WINDCHASER dealer or distributor that sold you the Product
for instructions and details regarding their return merchandise policies.
„ Do not return Product, components or parts to WINDCHASER without prior written approval and
Return Authorization from WINDCHASER.
„ You are responsible for prepaying all shipping, handling, packaging and delivery costs to and from
the warranty repair center and or factory.
„ WINDCHASER, its dealers, distributors and representatives cannot be responsible for damage
resulting from improper packing and or mishandling by shipper.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESSES ALL OF WINDCHASER’S OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES WITH RESPECT TO
THE QUALITY OF PRODUCT, ITS COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS FURNISHED BY IT. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES. TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. WINDCHASER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS,
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT ITS COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES OR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM OR ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, ITS COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES.
NO ONE OTHER THAN WINDCHASER HAS AUTHORITY TO EXTEND OR MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER.
Some states do not allow that exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives
you certain legal rights and you may also have other rights specific to your country, state or province. This warranty
is only valid in the United States and Canada.
For further information call:
WINDCHASER PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONERS
CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMATION
TOLL FREE 800-405-2943
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