HAC8 Air Conditioner User Manual

HAC8 Air Conditioner

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Numbers: HAC8, HAC10, HAC12, HAC14
• Refrigerant: R32 Hydrocarbons
• Power   Supply: 3 prong power supply cord with grounded plug
• Window Width Range: 23-36 inches for 8000-10000 BTU, 26-36 inches for 12000-14000 BTU
• Vertical Clearance: 14.5 inches for 8000-10000 BTU, 16 inches for 12000-14000 BTU

Installation Instructions

1. Prepare the Window
   This air conditioner is designed for installation in a standard double-hung window. Ensure the window width and vertical clearance meet the specified requirements. Secure all supporting parts to firm surfaces like wood, masonry, or metal. Keep the electrical outlet within reach of the power cord.

2. Top Rail Assembly
   The top rail must be assembled using a Phillips Head Screw Driver before installing the air conditioner in the window.

Product Usage Instructions

Using Your Air Conditioner

1. Operating Sounds
   Be aware of normal operating sounds of the air conditioner.

2. Manual Control Panel
   Familiarize yourself with the manual control panel to adjust settings.

3. Air Flow
   Understand how to control and direct the air flow of the conditioner.

Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning

1. Cleaning the Air Filter
   Regularly clean the air filter to maintain efficient operation.

2. Cabinet Cleaning
   Clean the exterior of the air conditioner cabinet as needed.

3. Winter Storage
   If storing the air conditioner during winter, follow proper storage guidelines.

Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with your air conditioner, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for guidance.

FAQ

• Q: What type of refrigerant does the air conditioner use?
  A: The air conditioner uses environmentally friendly hydrocarbons R32 refrigerant.

• Q: How should I prepare my window for installation?
  A: Ensure your window meets the specified width and vertical clearance requirements and that all supporting parts are securely attached to a firm surface.

Air Conditioner
User Manual
Read and save these instructions before use

HAC8, HAC10, HAC12, HAC14

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of
  time and money over the life of your air conditioner. You’ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of

• ‘Troubleshooting Tips’ first, you may not need to call for service at all.

• To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage.

Warning

• To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow the basic precautions below:
  • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
  • Do not remove the ground prong.
  • Do not use a plug adapter.
  • Do not use an extension cord.
  • Unplug the air conditioner before servicing.
  • Use two or more people to move and install the air conditioner.

R32 Refrigerant
The refrigerants used for air conditioners are environmentally friendly hydrocarbons R32. This kind of refrigerant is highly flammable. Please ensure that your air conditioner is installed correctly to avoid risk of fire.

Caution

• Please read the manual before installation, using, maintenance.

• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not pierce or burn the appliance.

• The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating sources (for example: open flames, an operating ignition gas appliance or an operating electric heater.)

• Please contact the nearest after-sale service center when maintenance is necessary. At the time of maintenance, the maintenance personnel must strictly comply with the

• Operation Manual provided by the corresponding manufacturer and any non-professional is prohibited to maintain the air conditioner.

• The handling, installation, storage, servicing and disposal must comply with
  the provisions of gas-related national laws and regulations, and also national wiring regulation.

• It is necessary to clear away the refrigerant in the system when maintaining or scrapping an air conditioner. Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Unit operation limits: Outdoor side 61~110°F, 80%RH, indoor side 61~90°F, 80%RH.

Electric Shock

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove the ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.

For your personal safety, this air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is equipped with a 3 prong power supply cord with a grounded plug. To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, the cord must be plugged into a 3 prong outlet and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a 3 prong outlet is not available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

1. LCDI Power Cord and Plug
   • This air conditioner is equipped with an LCDI (Leakage Current Detection and Interruption) power cord and plug as required by US National Electric Code 440.65. This cord consists of a length of shielded flexible cord with no termination on the load side and a LCDI attachment plug on the line side.
   • The LCDI power cord and plug will remove the supply source via electrical disconnect (circuit trip) if the nominal current leakage between the cord shield and either load conductor exceeds a predetermined value. The cord will remain deenergized until the device has been manually reset. This is intended to reduce the risk of a fire in the power cord or combustible materials nearby. The cord shields are not grounded and they must be considered a shock hazards if exposed. The cord shield must not be connected to ground or to any exposed metal.
   • The test and reset buttons on the LCDI Plug are used to check if the plug is functioning properly.

To test the plug:

• Plug power cord into a wall outlet.
• Press the TEST Button, the circuit should trip and cut all power to the air conditioner.
• Press the RESET button for use.

If a test is performed and the indicator light remains ON, the current leakage has been detected. Do not use the air conditioner or attempt to reset the LCDI Plug. Contact Customer Service for troubleshooting recommendations.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Window
   • This air conditioner is designed to be installed in a standard double-hung window with a window width between 23” and 36” (584mm-914 mm) for 8000 BTU-10000 BTU. A window width between 26” and 36” (660mm-914mm) for 12000 BTU-14000 BTU.
   • The air conditioner can be installed without the accordion panels to fit in a narrow window opening. See the window dimensions.
   • The Lower Sash (the lower part of the window that moves up and down) must allow for 14.5” of vertical durance when open, for 8000 BTU-10000BTU. For 16” of vertical durance when open, for 12000 BTU-14000 BTU.
   • All supporting parts must be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.
   • The electrical outlet must be within reach of the power cord.
   • The air conditioner should be tilted about 3° for better drainage  of condensate and rainwater.
   • NOTE Save the product packaging and installation instructions for future reference. Store the air conditioner in the product box when not in use for an extended period of time.
2. Top Rail Assembly
   • The top rail must be assembled prior to installing the air conditioner in the window.
   • Tools Needed : Phillips Head Screw Driver
   • Attaching the Top Rail to the Air Conditioner
   • Remove the air conditioner from the box and place on a hard and flat surface.

Caution
When handling the unit, be careful to avoid cuts from the sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on the front and rear coils.

1. Remove top rail from the top of the packaging.
2. Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8” screws

Tools  Needed:

NOTE: For safety reasons, all 4 screws must be used to attach the top rail.

Install the Accordion Panels
NOTE The top rail and sliding panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of 5/16”. This is necessary for the proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are not using the side panels for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained.

1. Place unit on a flat, stable surface. Hold the accordion panel in one hand and gently pull back the center to free the open end.
2.  Slide the free end “I” section of the panel directly into the cabinet. Side the panel down. Be sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.
3. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the frame channel by making slight adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet.
4. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other side.

Storm Window Requirements

• A storm window frame will not allow the air conditioner to tilt properly which in turn will keep it from draining properly.
• To adjust for this, attach a board or piece of wood to the sill. The board or wood piece should have a depth of at least 1-1/2”. Make sure the board or piece of wood is approximately 1/2” higher than the storm window frame. This will allow the air conditioner to tilt enough for proper drainage.

Placing the Unit Inside a Window

• Place the air conditioner on the sill with the bottom mounting rail against its back edge. Center the air conditioner and close the window securely behind the top mounting rail. The air conditioner should be 3° slightly tilted to the outside area. Use a level, about a 1/3 bubble will be the correct case slant to the outside.
• (It is suggested to keep a downward angle to let accumulated rain water drain out from the back side of the unit bottom.)

1. Once the air conditioner is placed, extend both the left and right accordion panels to the width of the window.
2. Place the frame lock between the extended accordion panels and the window sill. Screw a 3/4” (19mm) locking screw through the frame lock and into the window sill.
3. Drive 1/2” screws into the top of the accordion panel frame and the top rail to securely attach the window air conditioner to the lower sash.

To secure the lower sash into place, use the sash lock and a 3/4” screw as shown below.

• For added insulation, cut the supplied insulation foam to the width of the window.
• Insert the foam between the window sashes to prevent air and objects from getting into the room.

Removing the Air Conditioner from the Window

1. Turn the air conditioner off and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the sash seal from between windows, and unscrew sash lock.
3. Remove the screws installed through the frame and frame lock.
4. Close (slide) the side panels into frame.
5. Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise the sash and carefully “rock” air conditioner backward to drain any condensate water in base of unit. Be careful not to spill any remaining water while lifting unit from window.
6. Store parts with the air conditioner in the box.

Please note
It is necessary to choose the place where the inlet and outlet air of the indoor unit is even. It is necessary to avoid the places where there are other electrical products, power switch plugs and sockets, kitchen cabinet, bed, sofa and other valuables right under the lines on two sides of the indoor unit, and also prevent mechanical damage from occurring.

USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

1. Operating Sounds

2. You may hear a pinging noise caused by water hitting the condenser, on rainy days, or when the humidity is high. This design feature helps remove moisture and improve efficiency. You may hear the thermostat click when the compressor cycles on and off. Water will collect in the base pan during rain or days of high humidity. The water may overflow and drip from the outside part of the unit. The fan may run even when the compressor is not on.

3. Manual Control Panel

4. Digital Display:
   When the timer is not in use, the operation mode and the set temperature
   will be displayed. Time will be displayed under the timer setting.

5. Mode Button:
   Press the mode button to cycle through the various modes: Cool, Dry, Fan and Auto.
   Cool Mode : The cooling function allows the air conditioner to cool the room and at the same time reduces humidity. Press the MODE button to activate the cooling function. To optimize this function adjust the temperature by pressing the up and down arrows and the speed by pressing the Fan Speed button.
   Dry Mode : This function reduces the humidity of the air to make the room more comfortable. Press the MODE button to set the DRY mode. An automatic function
   of alternating cooling cycles and air fan is activated.
   Fan Mode : This function only works when the air conditioner is vented. Press the MODE button to set the FAN mode. With pressing the FAN SPEED button, the speed changes in the following sequence: HIGH, MED, LOW in FAN mode.
   Auto Mode: I n AUTO mode the unit automatically chooses the mode of operation (COOL, FAN). In this mode the temperature is set automatically according to the room temperature (Room temperature is determined by the temperature sensor located in the indoor unit).
   Note:
   You may hear a pinging noise caused by water hitting the condenser. You may hear the thermostat click when compressor on and off. The fan may operate even when the compressor is off.

 Button
Use these buttons on the control panel and remote to increase or decrease the Set Temperature or Timer. Long press the down button 3s can override the dr mode. Temperature range: 61°F~88°F or 16°C~31°C.
Sleep Button

• Press the SLEEP button, all of the display lights will turn off after a while, but the Sleep” light is always on. In SLEEP mode, the air conditioner will automatically adjust the temperature and fan speed to make the room more comfortable during the night.
• The set temperature will automatically raise or decrease based on the room temperature and the duration of sleep

Eco Button

• When the unit is in ECO mode, the light will turn on. In ECO mode, the unit will turn off once the room is cooled to the user-set temperature. The unit will turn back on when the room temperature rises above the user-set temperature.
• Before the compressor starts, the fan motor will run for a while, then it will stop for a while, and will repeat to provide a much more comfortable feeling and save energy.

Power Button
Turn the air conditioner on and off.

Filter Button

When the Filter Check light is off, it is not necessary to press the Filter Check button. When the Filter Check light is on, you can turn off the light by pressing the Filter Check button. After the fan motor works for 500 total hours, the Filter Check light will turn on
to remind the user to clean the filter.

Timer Button

• Use these buttons on the control panel and remote to set the Timer. Timer Off: The timed stop is programmed by pressing TIMER button. Set the rest time by pressing the
  button or  until the rest time displayed is to your demand then press TIMER button again.

• Timer On: When the unit is off, press TIMER button at the first time, set the temperature with pressing the button . Press TIMER button at the second time, set the rest time with pressing the    Press TIMER button at the third time. confirm the setting, then it will show on the display. at the third time, confirm the setting, then it will show on the display.

• Note: It can be set to automatically turn off or on in 0.5-24 hours. Each press of the up and down arrow buttons will increase or decrease the timer. The Timer can be set in 0.5 hours increment below 10 hours and 1 hour increment for 10 hours or above. The SET light will turn on while setting. To cancel the setted function, press the TIMER button again.

Fan Speed Button
Press the FAN SPEED button to select the fan speed. In COOL MODE you can choose the following settings: HIGH, MED, LOW, or AUTO. In FAN MODE you
can choose from HIGH, MED, LOW.

Directional Levers
Use the horizontal wheels to control horizontal airflow and the air deflectors to control vertical airflow.

Operating Sounds

1. POWER
   Turn the air conditioner on and off.

2. COOL
   Press the COOL button to COOL mode.

3. Use these buttons on the control panel and remote to increase or decrease the Set Temperature or Timer. Temperature range: 61°F~88°F or 16°C~31°C .

4. SLEEP
   Press the SLEEP button, all of the display lights will turn off after a while, but the Sleep light is always on. In SLEEP mode, the air conditioner will automatically adjust the temperature and fan speed to make the room more comfortable during the night. The set temperature will automatically raise or decrease based on the room temperature and the duration of sleep.

5. TIMER

   • Use these buttons on the control panel and remote to set the Timer. Timer Off: The timed stop is programmed by pressing TIMER button. Set the rest time by pressing the up arrow button or down arrow until the rest time displayed is to your demand then press TIMER button again.
   • Timer On: When the unit is off, press TIMER button at the first time, set the temperature with pressing the up arrow button or down arrow button. Press TIMER button at the second time, set the rest time with pressing the up arrow button or down arrow button. Press TIMER button at the third time, confirm the setting, then it will show on the display.
   • Note: It can be set to automatically turn off or on in 0.5-24 hours. Each press of the buttons will increase or decrease the timer. The Timer can be set in 0.5 hours
     increment below 10 hours and 1 hour increment for 10 hours or above. The SET light
     will turn on while setting. To cancel the set function, press the TIMER button again.

6. AUTO-MODE

   • In AUTO mode the unit automatically chooses the mode of operation (COOL, or FAN).
   • In this mode the temperature will be set automatically according to the room temperature (tested by the temperature sensor which is incorporated in the indoor unit.).

7. FAN SPEED
   Press the FAN SPEED button to choose the fan speed options. You can choose HIGH, MED, LOW or auto speed in COOL mode and choose HIGH, MED, LOW in FAN mode.

8. dISPLAY
   To press the DISPLAY button, it can switch off/on all lights or LED display.

9. ECO
   When the unit is in ECO mode, the light will turn on. In ECO mode, the unit will turn off once the room is cooled to the user set temperature. The unit will turn back on when the room temperature rises above the user set temperature. Before the compressor starts, the fan motor will run for a while, then it will stop for a while, and will repeat to provide
   a much more comfortable feeling and save energy.

10. Fan Only
    Press the Fan Only button to FAN ONLY mode.

Battery Size:
AAA-NOTE: Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of AAA batteries.

CARE AND CLEANING

To clean the air filter:

1. Take off the power plug, then remove the filter by sliding  it out from the front right side of the air conditioner.
2. Wash the filter using liquid dish soap and warm water. Rinse the filter thoroughly.
3. Gently shake the filter to remove excess water.
4. Let the filter dry completely before placing it into the air conditioner.
5. If you do not wish to wash the filter, you may vacuum the filter to remove the dust and other particles.

Cabinet Cleaning

1. Unplug the air conditioner to prevent shock or a fire hazard. The cabinet and front panel of the air conditioner may be dusted with an oil free cloth or washed with a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water and mild liquid soap. Rinse thoroughly with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
2. Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the cabinet.
3. Wring excess water from the cloth before wiping around the controls.  Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner.

Winter Storage
To store the air conditioner when it is not in use for an extended period of time, remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions and cover it with plastic or place it in the original box.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you want to return or replace the product, please contact the store where it was purchased (remember to bring the purchase invoice). If your product needs repair, please contact us via email or phone.

• BHRS Group, LLC
• 585 Prospect St.
• Lakewood, NJ 08701
• Customer Service T el: 1-888-604-0295
• Customer Service Emai l: support@honeywellcoolingappliances.com
• Website: honeywellcoolingappliances.com
• ©2023 BHRS Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
• The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this  product. This product is manufactured by BHRS Group, LLC.
• MADE IN CHINA

References

• Honeywell Appliances | Refrigerators, Freezers, Beverage Centers – Honeywell Cooling Appliances

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