Page 2 - Table of Contents; How to operate your Friedrich KStar
Congratulations! You have purchased a Friedrich KStar ® room air conditioner. The Friedrich KStar ® is designed to provide maximum comfort and quietness. Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................2 Safety Precautions ...............
Page 3 - Before Operating Your Unit; For the Best Cooling Performance and Energy Efficiency; Introduction; MODEL; CIRCUIT; PLUG FACE
Before Operating Your Unit Make sure the wiring is adequate for your unit. If you have fuses, they should be of the time delay type. Before you install or relocate this unit, be sure thatthe amperage rating of the circuit breaker or time delay fuse does not exceed the amp rating listed in figure 1. ...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; WARNING; CAUTION; Be sure not to do this.
WARNING Safety Precautions To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must befollowed. ■ Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage, the seriousness is classifiedby the following indications. 3 WARNING This symbol i...
Page 6 - The controls will look like the following.; Controls
5 How to Operate Your KStar ® Room Air Conditioner The controls will look like the following. Controls • FOR NORMAL COOLING 1. Turn the Mode switch to the High, Med, or Low Cool setting.2. Set the Temperature control to the desired temperature point (the mid-point is a good starting position). If th...
Page 7 - Additional controls and important information.; Air Direction; How to Operate Your KStar; Ventilation
6 VENT CLOSE OPEN Part A Part B The direction of air can be controlled horizontally or vertically by using the horizontallouver or vertical louver. Horizontal Air-DirectionThe horizontal air direction is adjusted bymoving the inside louvers to the left orright. Vertical Air-DirectionThe vertical (up...
Page 8 - Care and Maintenance; • To Remove the Filter; Air Filter
Care and Maintenance The air filter behind the front grille should be checked andcleaned at least once every 2 weeks or more often ifnecessary.The grille is designed to clean the filter both upward anddownward. • To Remove the Filter 1. Remove the front cover by gripping the top outside edges and pu...
Page 9 - Installation Instructions; Electrical Data; Read these instructions completely and carefully.
8 Installation Instructions Electrical Data NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave theseinstructions with the air conditioner afterinstallation is completed. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Installationand Operating Manual for future use. Important notes: It is recommended that proper attire be wornduring installatio...
Page 10 - Electrical safety; Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power plug
Installation Instructions 9 SITUATIONS WHERE THE APPLIANCEWILL BE DISCONNECTED ONLY OCCASIONALLY: ❒ Because of potential safety hazards, westrongly discourage the use of anadapter plug. However, if you wish touse an adapter, a TEMPORARYCONNECTION may be made. UseUL-listed adapter, available from mos...
Page 11 - Features
10 1 7 2 3 4 5 14 10 11 9 12 13 8 Type C (5) Type A (13) Bolt (2) Nut (2) Type B (3) Foam topwindow gasket Window sash seal Right framecurtain Window locking bracket Left frame curtain Frame guide(2) Sill support(2) 6 Installation Instructions Learning part names prior to installation will help you ...
Page 12 - Select the Best Location
11 Over 20" About 1/2" HEAT RADIATION FENCE AWNING COOLED AIR 30"~60" Level 1/4 Bubble 22" to 36" 15" min Stool Offset 1/2" to 1 1 / 4 " 18 1 / 2 " min Sill Exterior Interior wall (Without frame curtain) (With accordion panels) (With frame curtain) Storm windo...
Page 13 - Preparing the Unit for Installation
12 Window sash seal Frameguide Bottom ofcase (Type A) (Type A) Shipping screws ✓ Remove the 2 shipping screws from the backof the case. ✓ Remove the 2 screws on each side of thecase. Keep these for later use. ✓ Slide the air conditioner from the case bygripping the base pan handle and pullingforward...
Page 14 - Install the Case in the Window
13 Topmountingrail Front angle Window stool Sashseal Cabinet Frame curtains INDOOR OUTDOOR Sill Support Nut Bolt INDOOR OUTDOOR ABOUT 1/2" Cabinet Screw(Type A) Frame guide (Type C) Screw SashTrack Front Angle Screw(Type B) Sill Support (Type C) Screw Foam top window gasket Topmountaing rail Win...
Page 15 - Install the Air Conditioner in the Case
14 Power Cord Screw Screw Inlet Grille Step 1. Slide the air conditioner into the case. Reinstall the 2 screws removed earlier oneach side of the case. Step 2. Before installing the front grille, pull out the vent control lever located above theunit control knobs, as shown. Step 3. A t t a c h t h e...
Page 16 - Troubleshooting Tips; Normal Operation
15 ? Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do ■ The air conditioner isunplugged. ■ The fuse is blown/circuitbreaker is tripped. ■ Power failure. ■ Airflow is restricted. ■ T...
Page 18 - FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.
920-138-00 (01/02) Post Office Box 1540 • 4200 N. Pan Am Expressway • San Antonio, Texas 78295-1540 • (210) 357-4400 • FAX (210) 357-4480 FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO. Visit our web site at www.friedrich.com P/NO.: 3828A20196J