Impecca IWA15-KS30 - User Manual

ENGLISH –6– INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this quality Impecca window air conditioner unit. To ensure the longest life and highest energy efficiency of your unit, please carefully follow these operating instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and consult them as needed. Please ...

ENGLISH –7– OPERATING CONDITIONS • The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range of 62°F to 95°F (16°C to 35°C). • A perimeter of 12′′ (30cm) around the air conditioner should be free of all objects.• Keep air inlet and air outlet clean and free of obstructing objects.• During op...

ENGLISH –8– USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS FUNCTIONS Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panels as shown below and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel located on t...

ENGLISH –9– TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Press or hold either Down  or Up  button until the desired temperature is seen on the display. This temperature will be automatically maintained anywhere between 62° F (17° C) and 86° F (30° C).If you want the display to read the actual room tempera- ture, refer ...

ENGLISH –10– PMTS — FOLLOW ME P ersonal M apping T emperature S ensor: Your model may be equipped with a special feature that allows the remote control to act as a thermostat. If your unit shows this PMTS LED on the control panel, and you have the accompanying LCD remote control then your unit is eq...

ENGLISH –11– DELAY START/STOP (TIMER) The timer buttons enable two separate functions: one to au- tomatically start the unit within a 24 hour period of time and another to automatically turn off the unit within a 24 hour period of time. These functions are called, respectively, AUTO ON and AUTO OFF....

ENGLISH –12– ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND INFORMATION FRESH AIR VENT When cooling, always leave the vent closed (Fig. A). When operating the unit in fan only mode, you may also open the vent (Fig. B) Another option is opening the vent and exhaust at the same time(Fig. C), which is good for re- moving odo...

ENGLISH –13– 1 2 3 7 9 8 11 13 12 14 15 16 4 3 5 6 10 PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) INCLUDED PARTS & ACCESSORIES* 1. Air conditioning unit 2. Flexible window filler panels 3. Upper Rail Angle Bracket (x1) 4. Upper Rail seal (may already be af- fixed to bottom of rai...

ENGLISH –14– UNIT CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW Window Sash Seal Safety Lock and ¾” (or ½”) length Hex Head Screw Foam Gasket Upper Rail Washer Head Locking Screw Frame Assembly (Left) Frame Assembly (Right) Side Retainer Bottom rail seal ½” length Screw and Locknuts Locknut ¾” Long Flat Head Bolt Sill Angl...

ENGLISH –15– WINDOW REQUIREMENTS Your air conditioner is designed to be installed in standard double hung windows with minimum width and height requirements as follows: W : Opening widths of 28 inches (for 15K and 18K models) or 31 inches (25K models). H : Opening height of 18.5 inch- es (for 15K an...

ENGLISH –16– WINDOW INSTALLATION  Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges can cause injury. Appearance of unit in these diagrams is for illustrative purposes only and may not precisely reflect your unit’s design. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. Check for anything that could block airflow : Any s...

ENGLISH –18– STEP 2: INSTALL UPPER RAIL AND SIDE BRACKETS 1. Affix foam gasket to bottom of upper rail bracket (if not already affixed). 2. Install upper rail and side retainers to cabinet as shown using a total of 10 5/16” screws, with the screws being inserted from the inside of the cabinet. STEP ...

ENGLISH –19– 3. Shift cabinet left or right as needed to line up the center on the line you marked on the window stool. 4. Fasten cabinet to window stool with two screws. (You may wish to drill pilot holes in advance.) 5. Add bottom rail seal over screws to window stool. STEP 5: INSTALL SUPPORT BRAC...

ENGLISH –20– 4. Tighten all 6 bolts securely. STEP 6: EXTEND WINDOW FILLER PANELS 1. Carefully raise window sash to expose filler panel locking screws. Loosen screws so filler panels slide easily. 2. Extend panels to fill window opening completely. Tighten locking screws on top. 3. Close window behi...

ENGLISH –21– through the already extant hole in the middle of the upper rail into the window frame, and drive one ¾” (or ½”) Hex-Head locking screw through hole in the middle of upper rail into the window frame as shown. STEP 7: SECURE WINDOW FILLER PANELS TO WINDOW FRAME 1. Extend the window filler...

ENGLISH –22– 2. Attach right-angle safety lock using the ¾” (or ½”) length hex-head screws as shown (Fig. X). STEP 9: INSTALL CHASSIS INTO CABINET AND REATTACH FRONT PANEL. 1. Lift air conditioner chassis and carefully slide into cabinet leaving 6 inches protrud- ing. 2. DO NOT push on controls or f...

ENGLISH –23– THROUGH-THE-WALL INSTALLATION Note: Consult local building codes prior to installation, or hire a qualified carpenter. STEP 1: SELECT WALL LOCATION The air conditioner has a slide-out chassis, so that it can be installed through an out- side wall as specified below: • Max. Wall thicknes...

ENGLISH –24– 4. Build a wooden frame with the inside dimensions of your model as listed above. (Remember to measure twice, cut once!) Frame depth should be the same as the thickness of the wall. Fill in the space from the opening to the studs with wood spacers as shown. 5. Nail frame to spacers, ens...

ENGLISH –25– STEP 3: PREPARE AND INSTALL CABINET 1. Slide chassis from cabinet. 2. For detailed instructions, see Step 1, in the Window Mounting section, above. 3. Place cabinet into opening with bottom rail resting firmly on bottom board of wooden frame. 4. Position cabinet to achieve proper slope ...

ENGLISH –26– 8. Screw or nail cabinet wooden frame using shims if frame is oversized, to eliminate distortion. See diagram. Remember to maintain proper slop as described in Step 3. 9. Re-insert chassis into cabinet by following all steps in Step 8 of Window Mounting. OPTIONAL: Caulking and installat...

ENGLISH –27– R1 INSTALLATION OF ENERGY STAR INSULATION "R1" is the name given to special additional insulation that applies to current Energy Star certified models. If your model fits this criterion, you will have found a weather stripping foam and additional panels that fit over the side cu...

ENGLISH –28– INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING Your air conditioner includes whether stripping which can be used to plug any gaps that may cause air leaks between the unit and the window opening. To use, first trim the stripping to a proper length and peel off the protective backing.

ENGLISH –29– CLEANING & MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING To avoid electric shock, fire, damage, or injury while performing maintenance on your unit: • Always turn off and disconnect the air conditioner from electric power.• Never submerge the unit in water or spray liquids directly on the unit.• Never...

ENGLISH –30– or other harder to remove substances is on the unit, use a wrung-out cloth dampened with warm, soapy water. Use a soft brush to clean off the grille. CLEANING THE FILTER For energy efficient operation, your filter should be cleaned at least once a month. Units in dusty environments may ...

ENGLISH –31– trician to troubleshoot and upgrade your electrical circuits if your air conditioner unit exceeds the rated capacity. FOG BLOWS OUT DURING COOLING • In warm, high humidity environments this may naturally occur. Continued cooling will remove excess humidity from the room and the fog will...

ENGLISH –32– CUSTOMER SUPPORT Before contacting customer support, please see the troubleshooting guide above. Upon unpacking your air conditioner, please be sure to write down the model and serial number of your unit . This will be needed should your unit require servicing in the future. The number ...