Amcor PCMB 12000EH user manual

Table of Contents

THANK YOU ……………………………………………………………………… 2

Energy SavingTips …………………………………………………………… 2

SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………………………… 3

BEFORE USE ……………………………………………………………………… 4

THE PCMB UNIT / PARTS ………………………………………………………… 5

AUTODRAIN NANOMIST TECHNOLOGY™ ASSEMBLY ……………………… 6

INSTALLATION OFTHE WINDOW KIT ………………………………………… 7

Window Kit Installation ……………………………………………………… 7

INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………………… 8

OPERATION ……………………………………………………………………… 9

Turning the Unit On ………………………………………………………… 9

Setting the Clock ……………………………………………………………… 9

Setting theTemperature ……………………………………………………… 9

Mode Button ………………………………………………………………… 9

Fan Speed …………………………………………………………………… 9

Heat Mode …………………………………………………………………… 9

To Set theTimer ……………………………………………………………… 9

Canceling theTimer Function ………………………………………………… 11

Sleep Mode …………………………………………………………………… 11

REMOTE CONTROL ……………………………………………………………… 12

EMPTYINGTHE INTERNAL WATER CONTAINER ……………………………… 13

MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………… 14

Cleaning the Unit……………………………………………………………… 14

Cleaning the Filter …………………………………………………………… 14

End of Season Storage………………………………………………………… 14

TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………… 15

WARRANTY ……………………………………………………………………… 18

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Thank You!

Thank you for purchasing an AMCOR Portable Air Conditioner. AMCOR is a leading brand in indoor air

treatment. We would like you to enjoy the many beneﬁts this unit offers, so please read this

manual carefully and take full advantage of the many advanced features that your AMCOR Portable Air

Conditioner offers you.

AMCOR has specialized in complete indoor environment control, manufacturing world-class air

conditioners, dehumidiﬁers and air puriﬁers with innovative technology.

In designing these advanced products, we have listened carefully to our customers and have passed

their views on to our research and development laboratories.

We wish you many years of enjoyable use.

After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Energy Saving Tips

• Do not locate the air conditioner where furniture or other objects can obstruct the airﬂow.

• Keep doors closed so cool air does not escape.

• Keep the ﬁlters clean.

Set the unit to maximum cooling and high speed fan initially, then adjust the unit to a comfortable setting.

NOTE: Use the Temperature Control (UP/DOWN) to adjust Air Conditioner

cooling to a desired level.

2

Speciﬁcations

PCMB-12000E

12,000 BTU/hr

1,100 W / 9.8 A

N/A

PCMB-12000EH

12,000 BTU/hr

1,100 W / 9.8A

4,000 BTU/hr

1,150 W / 9.2A

115V / 60Hz / 1 Phase

80 pints / Day

Up to 400 sq. ft.

R-22

Model

Cooling Capacity

Cooling Power Consumption

Heating Capacity

N/A

Heating Power Consumption

Power Supply

115V / 60Hz / 1 Phase

80 pints / Day

Up to 400 sq. ft.

R-22

Dehumidification

Recommended room size

Refrigerant

Compressor

Fan Speeds

Rotary

3 (2 + 1Turbo)

64º - 90º F

3 (2 + 1Turbo)

64º - 90º F

Thermostat

Timer

0-24 hours

Dimensions

Weight

20”W x 16”D x 33”H

75 lbs.

20”W x 16”D x 33”H

75 lbs.

REMARKS:

The cooling capacity of the unit may be affected by the

height of the ceiling, quality of insulation, number of windows, etc.

Subject to modifications without prior notice.

Please refer to the rating label for greater precision.

3

Before Use

IMPORTANT!

• Leave the unit in an upright position for at least 2 hours before use.

• Always place the unit on an even surface.

• The power cord has a built-in L.C.D.I. (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption)

circuit breaker for added safety. If the power supply is interrupted, please press the reset

button to reconnect the unit to the power source. The green light should be on.

• Make sure the unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply.

• For proper operation, the unit must be vented to the outside.

• Do not cover or obstruct the appliance inlet or outlet grilles.

• To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms

or in any other steamy or wet areas.

• Always transport the unit in an upright position.

• Do not sit or stand on the unit.

• Do not place objects on the unit.

• Do not touch the unit with wet/damp hands or when standing barefoot.

• Drainage of the water container is required before moving the unit or

putting it into storage.

• If the electric socket is different from the plug provided, have a professionally qualiﬁed

electrician replace the outlet with a suitable one. Avoid the use of adaptor plugs, multiple

sockets and/or extension cords; if their use is necessary, ensure that they conform to the

current safety regulations.

• Do not pull the power cord or place it near a source of heat; always unroll it completely

to avoid the possibility of dangerous overheating.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualiﬁed person.

THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE

INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

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The PCMB Unit

Air Outlet

Control Panel

Air Inlet

Carrying Handle

Exhaust Air

Outlet

Water Stopper /

Drain Cap

Castor Wheels

Parts

Air Filter (Pre-installed)

ON/OF

F

UP

FA

N

DOW

N

Exhaust Hose

Drain Pan

Remote Control

Insulation Strip

Spiral Water Pipe

with Connector

Slide Bar Connector

Adjustable Slide Bar

Display

ON/OFF

UP

SLEEP

FAN SPEED

COOLING

HEAT

00:00

24:00

18:00

DOWN

MODE

TIMER

06:00

12:00

SWING

08:15 HOURS: MINUTES

75 °F TEMPERATURE

5

AutoDrain NanoMist Technology^TMAssembly

Put spiral water

pipe into hot air

ﬂexible hose.

Attach Window

Slide Bar

Connector to

Exhaust Hose by

twisting as shown.

1

3

5

7

2

4

6

Turn the

connector

90 degrees

clockwise until it

is locked in place.

Connect the

female half of the

quick connector

at the end of the

spiral water pipe

to the male part

in the hot air

outlet pipe.

Assemble the

hot air hose on

the unit.

Clip on the

water atomizer

at the end of

the spiral pipe

to the holder.

Unfold ﬂexible

Only

Required For

Disassembly.

hose with attached 8

hose adapter

connector, and

snap into

Window Slide Bar.

In order to

unlock the quick

connector, push

the tab and turn

the connector

90 degrees

counter-

clockwise.

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In order for this unit to function properly, it must be vented to the outside.

Fitting the Exhaust Hose through a window is easy. Please see below.

Adjustable

Slide Bar

Connector

Exhaust

Hose

Window Kit Installation:

1. Extend Exhaust Hose at least 6" and insert it into back of the unit, tightening

into place by turning it clockwise.

2. Attach Slide Bar Connector to the other end of the Hose by extending hose at

least 6". Then tighten Hose by turning the Slide Bar Connector clockwise.

3. Place Adjustable Slide Bar in the window and expand so it ﬁts tightly.

4. Mark Slide Bar to record width of the window.

5. Apply Insulation Strips on top and bottom of Slide Bar.

6. Reposition Slide Bar Connector in the window. Expand the Slide Bar to ﬁt tight.

Tighten the screws.

7. Lower the window.

8. Make sure Hose has no kinks.

Slide Bar has 3 sections which allows installation in windows up

to 48" in width.

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Installation

WARNING!

The length of the exhaust pipe is specially designed according

to the speciﬁcation of this product.

Do not extend it with your own hose, as this

could cause the unit to malfunction

8

Operation

IMPORTANT: The air conditioner should be left in

an upright position for at least two hours

Reset Button

A. Turning the Unit On:

1. Plug the unit into a working electrical outlet.

2. Make sure the green light on the plug is on.

(If not, press the Reset button.)

Test Button

Green Light

3. Press the unit’s ON/OFF Button on the LCD display.

It may take a few minutes before cold air is dispersed.

4. Adjust FAN Speed by pressing the FAN Button

until the preferred fan speed is reached.

5. Press the TIME Button to Set.

B. Setting the TIME:

1. Press the TIME button for 3 seconds to set the clock. The hour digits will ﬂash.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the hour.

3. Press the TIME button, the minute digits will ﬂash.

4. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the minutes.

5. Press the TIME Button to Set.

C. Setting the Temperature:

To change the set temperature press the Up/Down button.

The 2 digit display will indicate the set temperature.

NOTE: Reaching the set temperature depends on the room and outdoor climatic conditions.

The set temperature range is 64°F to 90°F.

D. Mode Button:

Press the Mode Button repeatedly until the icon representing the desired mode is

displayed (Cool or Fan). On the LCD-display you will see:

Cooling

Fan only

All settings will remain in memory unless power to the unit is shut off.

At re-start unit will revert back to default temperature setting of 72°F.

E. Fan Speed:

To select the desired fan speed, press the fan button. Options are Slow, Medium, and Turbo.

F. Heat Mode

• EH models feature an electric heater.

• With the Mode Switch, select the Heat Function.

• The fan speed is selected automatically.

• The heat function will operate with or without the hose attached.

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Operation

Timer

The TIMER function allows you to program the time the unit turns on and turns off.

TO SET THE TIMER:

• Press the TIME button brieﬂy, the 2 hour digits will ﬂash.

• Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the hour.

• Press the TIME button again. The 2 minute digits will ﬂash.

• Press the UP or DOWN button brieﬂy to adjust the minutes.

• The TIME is set. After 10 seconds the time display returns.

Programming the Timer for ON:

24:00

00:00

06:00

• Perform the standard steps as described above.

The circular time scale will be on between the

ON programmed times until 24:00.

18:00

OFF

The ﬂashing bar on the time scale indicates the

real time and moves a segment ahead every

30 minutes until it reaches the ON timer

time, then the black segments in the circular time

scale will disappear.

ON

Timer Example

Programming the Timer for OFF:

• Perform the standard steps as described above. The circular

time scale will be on between the present time t