MEI AC 4041 Portable Air Conditioner Instruction Manual

AC 4041 Portable Air Conditioner
Instruction Manual

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
MEI AC 4041

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read the instructions before operating the unit. This appliance is for indoor use only and intended for use in a domestic environment only. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electrical  shocks or other injury to user or property and could result in a voided warranty. Installation must be in accordance with regulations of the country where the unit is used. Disconnect the power before dismantling, assembling or cleaning.  Avoid touching any moving parts of the appliance. Never insert fingers, pencils or any other objects though the guard.
Do not leave children unsupervised with this appliance. Do not clean the unit by spraying it or immersing it in water.
Never connect the unit to an electrical outlet using an extension cord. Never operate this appliance if the cord, power adapter or plug is damaged. Ensure the power cord is not stretched or exposed to sharp objects/edges. Any service other  than regular cleaning or filter replacement should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE MUST WORK IN THE VERTICAL POSITION. DO NOT TURN IT OVER!

The dehumidifier must be stored and transported vertically, otherwise irreparable damage to the compressor may occur. You should wait for 24 hours with the appliance upright before starting the appliance. Failure to do so may damage  the unit and void the warranty.
If you turn off the dehumidifier, wait 10 minutes before turning it back on. This prevents the compressor from being damaged.
CAUTION: NEVER CONNECT THE APPLIANCE TO AN EXTERNAL TIMER, OR REMOVE THE DEVICE FROM THE OUTLET WHILE IN OPERATION. Use only the ON / OFF button located on the control panel to turn the unit off.  Failure to comply with this safety precaution could damage the appliance and void the warranty.
Always place the unit on a dry and stable surface. The appliance should not be installed in laundry or wet rooms. The appliance must be placed in a room without sources of ignition (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or  an operating electric heater).
R290 refrigerant gas complies with European environmental directives. R290 has a low GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 3. This air conditioner contains around 280 g of R290 refrigerant gas. Refrigerant gas may be odorless.
Do not use or store in an unventilated space with an area smaller than 18.2 m2 per unit.
The room must be such as to prevent stagnation of possible leaks of refrigerant gas as there could be a danger of fire or explosion should the refrigerant come into contact with electric heaters, stoves or other sources of ignition.
Do not use the product and contact the retailer for advice, if damage has occurred to the unit which may have compromised the refrigerant system. The refrigerant system should not be perforated or punctured.

ENERGY SAVING AND UNIT SAFETY PROTECTION TIPS

• Do not cover or restrict the airflow from the outlet or inlet grills.
• For maximum performance the minimum distance from a wall or objects should be 50cm.
• Keep the filters clean. Under normal conditions, filters should only need cleaning once every three weeks (approximately). Since the filters remove airborne particles, more frequent cleaning maybe necessary, depending on the air quality.
• For the initial start-up set the fan speed to maximum and the thermostat to 5 degrees lower than the current temperature. After, set the fan switch to low and set the thermostat to your desired setting.
• To protect the unit, we recommend not using the cooling function when the ambient temperature is higher than 38ºC.

FEATURES

• 4 in 1: Cooling, Heating, Venting & Dehumidifier.
• Recommended for rooms up to 38 m2.
• 24 Hours Start / Stop Timer.
• Digital Thermostat.
• Remote Control.
• Auto-Restart to retain the settings in the event of power failure.
• Castors for Enhanced Portability.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPONENTS

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Before using this unit, please keep it upright for at least 3-4 hours.
This unit can easily be moved from one room to another. While moving the unit please note that it must always be kept upright and then placed on an even surface.

1. Attach the fishtail connector to the end of the hose, by extending the end and twisting until firmly attached (At least 3 full rotations).
2. Attach the connector on the opposite end of the pipe to the exhaust outlet on the rear of the appliance by putting into position and twisting to lock in place.
3.  Make sure the unit is upright and there are no obstructions to their inlets and outlet grills.

INSTALATION OF WINDOW KIT

NOTES:

• The window kit is only designed to be installed with sliding or sash windows or doors.
  The window kit is not designed or to be used with any other style of windows.

• The fish tail adaptor can be used without the slide bar with most windows / doors.

• When using the air conditioner ensure that the opening left around the fishtail is as small as possible as the cooling will be less efficient.

• The best form of installation is through a wall duct. By properly venting you expel hot air from your room while efficiently cooling it.

• Your air conditioner should be used without the vent pipe in dry mode. When using dry mode ensure that an external water tank is used, monitored and regularly emptied before overflowing. Permanent plumbing can be also  installed for dry mode or an external uplift water pump can be set up for unattended use.

1. Partially open the window and place the extended slide bar in position before closing the window onto it.
2. Fix the fishtail adaptor into the opening on the slide bar.
3. Fix the exhaust connector on the opposite end of the exhaust hose to the exhaust outlet on the rear of the air conditioner.

Important Safeguards!

• The length of the soft hose extends from approximately 30 cm to 180 cm. If hose is extended above this length, the unit may malfunction which can invalidate the warranty.
• The outlet vent must be well ventilated and not obstructed as this will cause the unit to overheat.
• Keep the hose as straight and short as possible and avoid bending the air hose by more than 30 degrees in order to maintain the performance of the unit. Excessive bends in the hose may prevent the unit from expelling the hot air,  which can lead to internal damage which would invalidate the warranty.

OPERATION

| Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON or OFF.
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| Press the MODE button to cycle between the 3 modes, the indicator for the selected mode will be illuminated.
COOL: The room is cooled with the cold air expelled through the front air outlet while hot air is expelled through the vent pipe. The desired room temperature can be set between 16 and 32 degrees using the + and – buttons, and the fan speed can be changed using the SPEED button.
HEAT: The room is heated with the hot air expelled through the front air outlet while cold air is expelled through the vent pipe. The desired room temperature can be set between 16 and 32 degrees using the + and – buttons, and the fan speed can be changed using the SPEED button.
FAN: The fan speed can be changed pressing the SPEED button.
AUTO: An intelligent cooling mode where the fan speed is automatically adjusted based on the amount of cooling required. Attempts to change the fan speed will move the unit into COOL mode.
| Repeatedly press the SPEED button to cycle through the three fan speeds. Each time the SPEED button is pressed, the indicator will change to show the currently selected speed. The fan speed can be changed between Low, Med and High. The fan speed cannot be changed in DRY mode.
| The timer functions cannot be combined or repeated.
POWER ON TIMER
With the appliance in standby, press the TIMER button to set the power-on timer. Use the + and – buttons to adjust the duration of the timer (1 to 24 hours). The Timer indicator will turn on and the unit will start after the selected number of hours.
POWER OFF TIMER
With the appliance running with the desired settings, press the TIMER button to set the power-off timer. Use the + and – buttons to adjust the duration of the timer (1 to 24 hours). The timer indicator will illuminate and the unit will stop after selected number of hours.
**| Used to adjust temperature in COOL and HEAT modes and to set the duration of the TIMER. The buttons are not used in F A N or D R Y modes. Press both buttons together to change between displaying the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
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**| DRY (DEHUMIDIFY)
The unit should be operated without the vent hose and with the unit set up for continuous drainage to remove moisture from the air. The unit will operate at low fan speed and will show dL on the display.
**| Press this button to enable the swing function. When the SWING** button is pressed again the louvres will stop in their current position. Do not attempt to adjust the angle of the blades manually.

REMOTE CONTROL

NOTE: The design of the remote may vary from the diagram, due to continuous product improvement.

MULTI PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS

Frost protection
In COOL, DRY or AUTO modes, if the temperature of the exhaust is too low, the machine will automatically stop operating until the temperature has risen.
Overflow protection
When the water in the internal water tank exceeds the warning level, the machine will stop operating and sound an alarm with the LCD display showing “E4”. To resume operation empty the internal water tank. After the water is emptied,  the machine will automatically return to the original state.
Auto-defrost
The machine has automatic defrosting function. If during operation the temperature of the internal coils drops too low, the unit will enter auto defrost and the heating symbol will flash on the control panel.
Automatic thermal protection
To protect the service life of the machine, the machine has automatic thermal protection. If the temperature within the unit is outside of the specified range, the compressor and the lower motor will stop operation. The appliance will  automatically return to normal operation after the temperature of the machine recovers.
Compressor protection
To prevent damage to the compressor there is a 3 minute delay start protection function.

EMPTYING THE INTERNAL WATER TANK

Manual drainage
When the internal water tank is full the unit will stop working.
Shut off the unit and unplug. Try not to move the model abruptly as this may cause the water in the internal tank to spill out. Place a tray under the lower water plug or place the unit in a drainage area.
Unscrew the drain plug cap and remove the rubber stopper – water will drain from the internal tank. Put the rubber stopper back and screw the drain plug cap back into place.

Continuous drainage
Unscrew the drain plug cap and remove the rubber stopper.
Connect a water pipe to the upper water outlet.
You can plumb this pipe into your current plumbing system, lead it outside and use gravity fall or use a water pump.

NOTE:

• This model has a self-evaporative function, which reduces the need to empty the water tank. If the unit is vented correctly most of the water is reused to cool the condenser coils and any excess is evaporated.
• Please do not use continuous drainage if you intend to use the self-evaporating facility.
• When using the unit in heating mode, it is advisable to use continuous drainage.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Please turn off the unit and unplug from the mains before cleaning or performing any maintenance!
Clean the surface
Clean the surface of the machine with a wet soft cloth. Do not use chemicals, such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline, etc; otherwise, as this may cause damage to the surface and or the internal workings of the machine.
Air filter cleaning
If the filter screen is clogged with dust, the effectiveness of the air conditioner is reduced. The filter screen should be cleaned once every two weeks or as often as necessarily in your environment.

Clean the upper filter screen frame
Slide out the filter screen frames from the unit. If there are screws holding the filter in place these should be removed.
The evaporator filter screen can be cleaned in warm water with neutral detergent (about 40℃ /104℉). It must be rinsed clean and dried in the shade before reinstalling in the unit.
Clean the lower filter screen frame
Hold the handle of the air inlet filter screen frame, and pull it outward gently to remove it.
Put the filter screen into warm water with neutral detergent (about 40℃ / 104 ℉). It must be rinsed clean and dried in the shade before reinstalling in the unit.

End of season maintenance

• Remove the rubber stopper from the drainage hole and empty the internal tank. Youkan also drain the water by leaning the unit.
• Then switch the unit to low fan mode.
• Keep the unit in this mode for half day – until the conduit is dried. Doing this helps to keep the inside of the unit dry and prevents mold from developing
• Turn off the unit and pull out the plug.
• Replace the rubber stopper.
• Coil the wire and bind it together, then put it into the accessories space.
• Separate the air-exhaust pipe and store it safely.
• Cover the unit and keep it in a dry place.
• Take the batteries out of remote control and store or dispose of them safely. Keep AL accessories with the unit ready for next season.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Do not repair or disassemble the air conditioner. Unqualified repair will invalidate the warranty and may lead to failure, causing injuries and property damage. Only use it as directed in this user manual and only perform operations advised here.

connecting it to a socket with electricity.
The display shows “E4”.| Discharge the water inside.
The ambient temperature is too low or too high.| Only use to use the machine within temperature range of 7-35⁰C (44- 95⁰F).
In cooling mode, the room temperature is lower than the desired temperature.| Change the desired temperature.
In dry mode, the ambient temperature is low.| The ambient temperature must be above 16 ⁰C (60 ⁰F).
The cooling effect is not good.| There is direct sunlight.| Use curtains to reduce the direct sun heat.
Doors or windows are open; there are a lot of people; or in cooling mode, there are other sources of heat (e.g. fridges)| Close doors and windows; increase air conditioner power.
The filter screen is dirty.| Clean or replace the filter screen.
The air inlet or outlet is blocked.| Clear obstructions; make sure venting is correct as described in this user manual and hose is not bent.
Loud Noise| The air conditioner is not placed on a flat surface.| Put the air conditioner on a flat and hard place (to reduce noise).
Compressor does not work.| Overheat protection starts.| Wait for 3 minutes until the temperature is lowered, and then restart the machine.
The remote control does not work.| The distance between the machine and the remote control is too far.| Let the remote control get close to the air conditioner, and make sure that the remote control directly faces the receiver.
The remote control is not aligned
 | with the receiver.|
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Batteries are dead.| Replace batteries.
Others| No refrigerant or there is very little refrigerant.| Refer to Service Centre (800 200 092).
Anti-freezing protection| Waiting for defrosting. Function will recover automatically. No user input needed.
High pressure protection.| After inside gas pressure comes down, it will function normally. No user input needed.

If problems not listed in the table occur or recommended solutions do not work, please contact the service center.

Error codes

operational range. Do not operate until the room is within the range required.
E4| Water full alarm.| Empty the water tank.
E5| Temperature sensor error.| Check the route of the vent pipe to ensure it is not constructed.
MODE light blinking| Cool / dry mode, the compressor has not started, the mode light will flash. This is normal.| The unit will start operation when the protection period has finished (approx. 3 minutes).

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension(L x D x H) box
Dimension(L x D x H) product| 50,6 x 52,5 x 83,8 cm
36 x 39 x 77,5 cm

Unit must be vented outside when in Air Cooling mode. For the purposes of EU regulation EN12102 this is a local air conditioner and produces less than 65dB(A) sound energy.

WARRANTY

This appliance has been properly tested to the EU standards. During the warranty period, we will proceed to the free removal – for repair or, in our decision, for replacement – of defects in the device or accessories that may arise from  material or manufacturing errors. The provision of warranty services will not extend it, nor will they start a new warranty period! The purchase receipt will consist of proof of this guarantee. Without it, it will not be possible to make any free exchange or repair.
In the event of a warranty, please return the complete appliance together with the purchase receipt to the store where it was purchased. ) In the event of damage to any accessories, a complete replacement of the appliance will not be carried out automatically.
Contact our Free Support line in this case. Damage caused by broken glass or plastic parts will have to be paid by the customer. No defects in accessories or wearing parts, or cleaning, maintenance, or replacement of wearing parts are  included in the warranty, and such costs must be reimbursed. The guarantee will be terminated whenever there has been interference on the equipment.
After the expiration of the warranty period, arrangements may be made by specialized personnel or by our repair services. The costs of repair will no longer be of the responsibility of MEI.

DISPOSAL: MEANING OF THE DUSTBIN SYMBOL

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential  effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilization of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed  of can be obtained from your local authority.

MEI EUROPA LDA
Free Support Line: 800 200 092
Website: www.mei.pt

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