Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; OPERATING CONTROLS............................................................................................12; This mark indicates a direction/procedure that must be followed!
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………..…………………………………….…................................1 SAFETY INFORMATION………………………………………………....…………........…..……...….1-2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………...………..………..…...............……2-3 NORMAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………………….…..………..…3-5 GENERAL OPE...
Page 3 - Introduction; Operating Controls; NOTE; Safety Information; RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION.
1 Introduction Room air conditioners cool, dehumidify, and filter air inside your home. Heat pump and electric heat models offer both heating and cooling. Opening sections of manual provide general information for all room air conditioner models. Operating Controls section describes operation of con...
Page 4 - Electrical Requirements; Grounding Instructions; WARNING; Unpacking
2 To avoid death, personal injury or property damage due to electrical shock: • Observe all local codes and ordinances. • Disconnect electrical power to unit before servicing. • Ground appliance properly. • Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly grounded. •...
Page 5 - Installation; Unit with a window mounting kit; Room Heat Pumps; To avoid property damage, personal injury; Annual Inspection
3 NEMA No. 5-15P NEMA No. 5-15R 125V-15AMP 115V NEMA No. 6-15P NEMA No. 6-15R 250V-15AMP 230/208V ratedat 12 amperes orless NEMA No. 6-20P NEMA No. 6-20R 250V-20AMP 230/208V ratedover 12 amperes,but not more than16 amperes NEMA No. 6-30P NEMA No. 6-30R 250V-30AMP 208V rated over16 amperes, butnot mo...
Page 6 - To reduce the risk of personal injury be; CAUTION; and evenly, until approximately 9-12 inches extends
4 Front Grille and Filter Removal The front contains a removable grille that provides easyaccess to the air filter. To clean the filter use one of thefollowing methods for filter removal: METHOD ONE Grasp filter handle and slide filter out of unit. Optional Charcoal Air Filter Installation Remove ch...
Page 7 - General Operating Instructions; Drain Cup Installation and Use; Switchover Thermostat Control
5 from outer case. Use both hands to grasp basepan and pull remaining chassis from outer case. PLASTIC FRONT CHASSIS BASEPAN CLIP NOTE: Basepan clip is shipped in plastic bag with mounting screw and condensate drain cup. Install clip after reinsertingchassis into outer case to prevent accidental cha...
Page 8 - Installation Instructions; BEFOR E YOU BEGIN; IMPORTANT; ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
6 Installation Instructions BEFOR E YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer — Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • No...
Page 10 - FROM; PREPARE THE WINDOW
8 1. WINDOW REQUIREMENTS • These instructions are for a standard double-hung window. You will need to modify them for other types of windows. • The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See the window opening dimensions. • All supporting p...
Page 11 - INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WINDOW
9 5. PREPARE THE CASE A. Install the top mounting rail with 4 type B screws from the inside of the case. B. Insert the frames for the accordion panels into the top mounting rail and the bottom frame guides. Attach the accordion panels to the side of the case using 3 type A screws on each side. Note:...
Page 12 - D. Adjust the leveling bolts and nuts against the; INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS AND THE; A. Attach the support brackets with two type D
10 6. INSTALL THE CASE IN THE WINDOW (cont.) D. Adjust the leveling bolts and nuts against the outside wall so that the case has a slight tilt to the outside. Tighten nuts with an adjustable wrench. Use a level; about a 1/2 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside. E. Use a wood block (n...
Page 14 - COMFORT ZONE; AND HEAT PUMP MODELS
12 Fan Control OFF – Completely shuts off the unit. To prevent blowingfuses, wait two minutes after turning the unit off beforeturning it on again.LOW COOL – Filters and circulates room air with the fanrunning continuously on low speed. Also cools and dehu-midifies while the compressor is running. S...
Page 15 - Before Calling Service; WHEN SERVICE IS REQUIRED
13 Before Calling Service To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, or death, turn the fan control to the off position and remove the unit plug from the wall outlet before doing any inspection or maintenance work. WARNING The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountere...
Page 16 - When Service Is Required; An accurate description of problem.; CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE
14 When Service Is Required Your room air conditioner dealer can give you the name of your nearest Authorized Service Center. Help them give you prompt service by providing: • An accurate description of problem. • Complete model, serial, and manufacturing (P) numbers from serial plate. • Proof of pu...
Page 17 - Air Conditioner Dimensions; General Instructions; Dimensions of Finished Opening; Masonry Construction; See CAUTION under General Instructions.; In; Thru-wall Installation Instructions; Kit RS100 for Soleus Air brand Compact Room Air Conditioner
15 Introduction This instruction sheet provides guidelines for installing a compact air conditioner through an outside wall. Installing an air conditioner through a wall requires extensive carpentry and/or masonry experience. Thru-wall installations performed by inexperienced or unqualified individu...
Page 18 - Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction.; Placement of Outer Case in Opening; Installation in Wall Thicker Than 9-inches
Brick Veneer or Frame Wall Construction. See CAUTION under General Instructions. Cut or build rough opening large enough to allow a framed, finishedopening 1 7 -inches high and 2 6 1 / 8 -inches wide. When case is properly positioned in opening, secure it to framingmaterial with nails or screws driv...
Page 19 - Specifications
17 Specifications Model KC-45H Cooling Capacity (BTU/HR) 17600/18000 Heating Capacity (BTU/HR) 16500/17000 Electric Heat (BTU/HR) 8600/10700 Rated Voltage 208/230V~ Rated Frequency 60Hz Design Pressure Lowside 150 P.S.I. Design Pressure Highside 340 P.S.I. Cooling AMPS 9.7/8.9 Cooling Watts 1955/200...
Page 20 - Warranty; YEARS FOR COMPRESSOR
18 Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air 18000 BTU Heat Pump Room Air Conditioner (KC-45H) to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for the period of parts specified below. 5 YEARS FOR COMPRESSOR 1...