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OPERATION MANUAL
CT-12
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON CORRECT
INSTALLATION AND USAGE, AND READ ALL SAFEGUARDS
PORTABLE SPOT AIR
CONDITIONER
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION
Nameplate Label
Nameplate Label Position
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FOREWORD
Congratulations on purchasing the ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner. This
manual explains how to install and operate the ClimaTemp Portable spot air
conditioner. Please read this operation manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself
with the features of the unit and to ensure years of reliable operation.
Definition of Terms
WARNING: Describes precautions that should be observed in order to
prevent injury to the user during installation or unit operation.
CAUTION: Describes precautions that should be observed in order to
prevent damage to the unit or its components, which may occur during
installation or unit operation if sufficient care is not taken.
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GENERAL WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
1. All electrical work, if necessary, should only be performed by qualified electrical
personnel. Repair to electrical components by non-certified technicians may
result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. All electrical components
replaced must be genuine ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner, purchased
from an authorized reseller.
2. The proper electrical outlet for ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner units
must be equipped with a UL listed circuit breaker, whose specification is 15A,
30mA, response time within 0.1sec.
3. Because of potential safety hazards under a certain condition, we strongly
recommend against the use of an extension cord.
4. The ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner are equipped with UL listed LCDI
power cords. For replacement, fixed location (hard wired) or power cord
lengthening (extension cord) cords are required as below, contact your reseller
or a qualified electrician for approved replacement methods.
Length of Power Cord
Specifications
Less than 8m(315 inch)
14AWG
Less than 20m(787 inch)
12AWG
Note:
Cross-sectional area of ground line is 14AWG.
5. Never fold or place heavy objects on the power cord. This could result in
damage to the power cord causing electrical shock or fire.
6. Do not place water or any other liquid on the unit. This can cause damage to
the unit and increase the risk of electrical shock.
7. Do not sit or stand on the unit.
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INVENTORY
After unpacking your ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner, please check to
make sure you have the following items:
1. Portable spot air conditioner
2. Operation Manual/Product Registration
Note: If any of these items were not included in the box or appear damaged,
please contact your ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner reseller for
replacement.
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INSTALLATION
Choosing an Installation Site
CAUTION: Following are some precautions to consider before choosing
your installation site. Please review carefully as improper installation may
result in personal injury of damage to the unit.
1. Do not use the unit in areas where leakage of flammable gas may occur.
2. Do not use the unit in areas where it is exposed to rain or water.
3. Do not use the unit in an environment which contains excessive amounts of
corrosive gas or vapors.
4. Do not use in areas where the temperature is outside the allowable operating
range.
5. Do not install the unit in sloped areas. The unit may move or topple over even
if the casters are set to the LOCKED position.
6. Install the unit in areas that can withstand the weight of the unit.
MODEL
UNIT WEIGHT
CT-12 Portable spot air
conditioner
136lbs
*1: Approximate weight when the drain tank is full of water.
7. Do not use the unit at condition above 113
℉
(45
℃
) or below 64
℉
(18 ) .
8. When in operation, the front and back of the machine should be more than 20"
from the wall or other barrier. The cold air exhaust should be at least 12" away
from any barrier and hot air exhaust should be more than 79" from roof or
barrier.
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
Moving the Unit
Unlock the casters and push the Portable spot air conditioner unit using the side
handles to a flat, level surface and set the casters back to the LOCKED position.
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
Plugging in the Unit
1. Check the prongs and surface of the power cord plug for dust/dirt. If dust
and/or dirt are present, wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
2. Check the power cord, plug and prongs for damage or excess play. If any
damage or excess play is found, contact your Portable spot air conditioner or a
qualified technician for repair.
WARNING:
1. If the power cord or plug is damaged, replacement should only be
performed by qualified electrical personnel.
2. Do not connect/disconnect the power cord or attempt to operate buttons
with wet hands. This could result in electrical shock.
3. Because of potential safety hazards under a certain condition, we strongly
recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect
to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it is a UL listed, 3-
wire grounding type appliance extension cord, having a 3-blade and a 3-slot
receptacle that plugs into the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord should be the following rating or equivalent.
MODEL
RATING OF EXTENSION CORD
CT-12
115V, 15A
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
Plugging in the Unit (cont.)
CAUTION:
The power source should be a dedicated single outlet circuit with UL
listed short-circuit and ground fault protective breaker. Do not share the AC outlet
with any other instrument or equipment. The minimum power supply rating and
the maximum fuse size for each corresponding model are listed below.
MODEL
MINIMUM POWER SUPPLY RATING
RECOMMENDED
FUSE SIZE
CT-12
115V, single phase,60Hz,15A
15A maximum
Note:
1. Make sure the AC outlet is free of dirt, dust, oil, water, or any other foreign
matter.
2. The ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner is equipped with UL listed LCDI
cord and NEMA plug configuration. The appropriate outlet must be used for
this plug type.
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OPERATION
Control Panel
Before operating the unit, it is important to familiarize yourself with the basic
controls located on the control panel.
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OPERATION(cont.)
Operating Method
1. Power Switch
After power on, power switch LED is on, press the POWER button to turn on
and turn off the unit.
2. Air volume selection
Press Fan Speed to select the high or low air volume, the LED will display
strong or weak, respectively.
3. Temperature setting
Procedure: Unplug unit from power source. While plugging the unit back into its
power source press and hold the Fan Speed button; once the digital display
shows CF, let go of Fan Speed button. If the current setting is in Celsius, the
indicator will display
. If the current setting is in Fahrenheit, the indicator will
display
. Press the temperature button to change to C or press the timer button
to change to F. Leave the settings by pressing the Fan Speed button.
- "the unit will turn off" change to "the unit will turn off".
Press up and down adjustment button to set the temperature you need, 3
seconds later the display will show the temperature of the environment now. The
range is 18 ~35 (64 ~113 ). When the environment temperature is higher
than the setting temperature, the compressor starts working, producing cold air.
When the environment temperature is lower than the setting temperature, the
compressor stops working.
4. Time setting
Press timer button, the timer LED turns on, temperature light will turn off, the
display will show the time our unit will turn off (12 hours), press up and down
button to change the time(1-12 hours), 3 seconds later the display will show
the temperature of the environment again, the temperature light will turn on.
5. Alarm indicator
When the unit’s condensate bucket is full of water, or an overcurrent or
overheat, the alarm indicator will turn on. When the unit stops working, LED
display will show the error code.
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OPERATION (cont.)
Empty the Drain Tank
During COOL mode, condensate water accumulates in the drain tank.
When the drain tank becomes full,
alarm indicator blinks and LED displays “FL”,
then the unit will cut off the power supply and stop.
Note: If you want to empty the drain tank, please wait after the unit stops.
1. Open the drain tank door.
2. Pull the drain tank from the unit.
3. Remove the cap and empty the drain tank.
4. Replace the cap and return the drain tank to the unit.
5. Close the drain tank door.
6. Press the Power button to restart the unit.
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OPERATION (cont.)
• When the “Tank Full” light illuminates, the unit will cut off the
power supply and stop. Please open the drain tank
door and pull out the drain tank from the unit, remove
the cap and empty the drain tank.
• Carefully remove the water tank and do not
damage the top components on the top of water tank.
• Make sure the water tank is in correct position,
otherwise it may cause water to leak and damage
the unit and surroundings.
Note: The condensed water can be directly discharged through the drains.
Remove the drain tank, connect the drain outlet directly to the machine through
the bottom side discharge hose or right side discharge hose.
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DAILY INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
Empty the Drain Tank
To empty the drain tank, refer to instructions on page 12.
Clean the Air Filters
Clean the air filters once a week. If the unit is used in a dusty environment, more
frequent cleaning may be required. A dirty filter can reduce air output resulting in
a decrease in the cooling capacity and damage to the compressor and
components.
Filter Removal Method
1. Turn the unit off by pressing the Power button.
2. Remove the two air filters.
Note: to remove the filter, open the front panel and side panel filter doors. On
the front panel door, carefully remove the filter retainer from its clips by pulling
on the retainer at those two points. On the side panel door, carefully remove
the filter element from the wire frame.
Filter Cleaning Method
1. Remove dust from the element with a vacuum
cleaner, or rinse in cold or lukewarm water. If the
element is extremely dirty, wash with a neutral
detergent.
2. After the element has been cleaned, reinstall.
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DAILY INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE (cont.)
In-Season/Off-Season Inspection & Maintenance
In-Season
WARNING: To prevent an accident due to electrical shock, perform
inspection and maintenance only after unplugging the power cord.
1. Check the prongs and surface of the power cord plug for dust and/or dirt. If
dust and/or dirt are present, wipe off with a clean dry cloth.
2. Check the power cord, plug and prongs for damage or excess play. If any
damage or excess play is found, contact your Portable spot air conditioner
reseller or a qualified technician for repair.
3. Check the air filters and drain tank.
4. Clean the outside of the unit(s) with a damp cloth or mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Off-Season
1. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
2. Check the prongs and surface of the power cord plug for dust and/or dirt. If
dust and/or dirt are present, wipe off with a clean dry cloth.
3. Check the power cord, plug and prongs for damage or excess play. If any
damage or excess play is found, contact your Portable spot air conditioner
reseller or a qualified technician for repair.
4. Clean the air filters.
5. Empty all water from the drain tank.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following items before calling your ClimaTemp Portable spot air
conditioner reseller or a qualified technician.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Unit does not
operate
1. Ground fault breaker trip or
LCDI power cord trip.
Reset breaker or reset
power cord.
2. Drain tank is full.
Empty the drain tank.
Water leaking
1.
Drain port plug
1. Dredge drains.
2.
Drain Tank is not in the
right place.
2. Put the drain tank in
the right position, note
the relative position of
the float and lever.
3. Dust and dirty are on the
front filter.
3. Clean the front filter.
4. The water lever of drain
tank is too high.
4. Pull out the drain tank
and empty it.
No cooling.
1. The surface of the
condenser is dirty.
1. Clean the surface of
the condenser.
2.
Hot
exhaust
fan
malfunction.
2.
Repair, replacement
heat exhaust fan.
3.
Temperature of the
external environment is
too high
3. Use the unit only if
surrounding temperature
is between 64F and 113F
4.The capacitor of the
compressor damages
4.Replace the capacitor
5.
Input voltage is too high or
too low.
5.
Select the appropriate
voltage.
6.
Compressor thermal
overload protection
6. Restart the unit after it
is cool.
7.
Compressor motor
damages
7. Repair, replace
Compressor motor
If conditions persist after the above actions have been taken, turn the unit off,
disconnect the power and contact your ClimaTemp Portable spot air conditioner
reseller or a qualified technician.
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PARTS LIST
Item
Parts No.
Description
Q’ty Item
Parts No.
Description
Q’ty
1
PSAC35-12-04-01a
Base Frame Assy.
1
45
PSAC35-16-10
Muffler 3
1
2
PSAC35-56-02
Swival Wheel
2
46
PSAC45AA-16-12
Tee
1
3
PSAC35-56-01
Rigid Wheel
2
47
PSAC35-16-09
Muffler 2
1
4
PSAC35-20-06
Below Side Plate
1
48
PSAC35-16-07
Intake Pipe
1
5
CF-20-08A
Float Assy.
1
49
PSAC3511-04
Outlet Plate
1
6
PSAC35-20-08
Water Tank
1
50
PSAC35-14-01
Evaporator Centrifugal Fan
1
7
DM30-26-01
Tank Rubber Ring
1
51
PSAC35-11-09
Evaporator Turbin Assy.
1
8
Power Cord Clamps
Power Cable Clip
1
52
PSAC35-11-02
Up Bulkhead
1
9
PSAC35-12-03a
Rear Cover
1
53
PSAC3511RA-30-01
Fan Motor
1
10
Over Line Retainer Φ18
Over Line Retainer Φ18
2
54
PSAC35-11-07
Condenser Turbin Bracket
2
11
Power Cord
With Leakage Protection
1
55
PSAC35-14-02
Condenser Centrifugal Fan
1
12
PSAC35-12-02a
Right Side Panel
1
56
PSAC35-11-06
Support Plate
1
13
PSAC35-20-09
Right Chafing Strip
1
57
PSAC35-11-10
Condenser Turbin Assy.
1
14
LQ4-20-12A
Handle
4
58
PSAC35-20-16
Plastic Plug
4
15
Over Line Retainer Φ38
Over Line Retainer Φ38
1
59
PSAC35-50-02a
Condenser
1
16
PSAC35-11-05
Electrical Box
1
60
PSAC35-16-03
Gas Vent Tube 3
1
17
U-wire protective sleeve
U-wire protective sleeve
2
61
PSAC35-16-04
Gas Vent Tube 4
1
18
Electrical Installation Guide
Electrical Installation Guide
1
62
PSAC65-16-12
Liquid Collection Tee
1
19
3RT6018-1AF01
Siemens Contactor
1
63
Φ3.2*Φ2.0*800
Capillary
1
20
3RU6116-4ABO
Siemens Thermal Relay
1
64
PSAC45AA-16-11
Filter
1
21
Electric Control Board
Holder
Electric Control Board Holder
4
65
PSAC35-16-05
Condenser Outlet Pipe 1
1
22
Electric Control Panels
Electric Control Panels
1
66
PSAC35-16-06
Condenser Outlet Pipe 2
2
23
Two-wire Connector
Two-wire Connector
1
67
PSAC32-26-01
Condenser Filter
1
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Item
Parts No.
Description
Q’ty Item
Parts No.
Description
Q’ty
24
CBB65 25uF250V
Capacitor, Fan
1
68
PSAC35-20-10
Outlet Window
1
25
250V60uF CBB65
Capacitor ,Compressor
1
69
PSAC35-20-02
Blind
1
26
LQ4-11-18B
Capacitor Clip
1
70
PSAC35-20-05
Outlet Side Plate
1
27
PSAC35-20-14
Left Chafing Strip
1
71
PSAC35-20-11
Electrical Box
1
28
PSAC35-12-01a
Left side Panel
1
72
Electric control panel
Electric control panel
1
29
PSAC35-20-03
Water Tray
1
73
PSAC35-20-12
Cover, Capacitor Box
1
30
PSAC35-11-03
Lower Baffle Plate
1
74
PSAC35-20-07
Top Cover
1
31
Outlet Pipe
Outlet Pipe
1
75
PSAC35-11-11a
Foot Pedal
1
32
PSAC35-11-08
Micro-switch, Pendulum Bracket
1
76
PSAC35-12-06a
Rear Protective Screen
1
33
MRA12241-12038
Compressor Thermal Protection
1
34
PSAC35-16-08
Muffler 1
1
35
PSAC35-16-01
Gas Vent Tube 1
1
36
44A281B
Compressor
1
37
LQ3A-10-01
Compressor Pump Foot
3
38
Rubber Pump Foot
Rubber Pump Foot
3
39
PSAC35-16-02
Gas Vent Tube 2
1
40
LQ4-16-03
Charge Pipe
1
41
PSAC45AA-16-13
Charge Tee
1
42
PSAC35-20-04
Cover Plate ,Upper
1
43
PSAC35-20-13
Evaporator Filter Mesh
1
44
PSAC35-50-01
Evaporator
1