GERMAN PAC-15PX Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner Instruction Manual

GERMAN PAC-15PX Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner

Specifications

• Model: PAC-10P / PAC-15PX Portable Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner
• Functions: Cooling, Heating, Dehumidifying
• Installation: Indoor use, with window kit for outdoor use
• Exhaust Pipe Length: Recommended not to exceed 1.5m

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Guidelines

Before using the air conditioner, please ensure to read and follow these safety guidelines:

1. Read the instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.
2. Ensure the unit is placed on flat ground with at least 50cm distance from walls or objects.
3. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, water, or other liquids.
4. Avoid operating the unit near flammable or corrosive substances.
5. Use the recommended exhaust pipe length to prevent operational issues.
6. Wait at least 4 minutes before restarting the unit to prevent compressor damage.

Installation Instructions

Follow these steps for proper installation of the air conditioner:

1. Place the unit indoors in a dry environment or outdoors with the window kit installed.
2. Ensure the machine is placed on flat ground with proper ventilation space.
3. Install the exhaust pipe according to the recommended length.

Operating Instructions

To switch between cooling, heating, and dehumidifying modes, follow these steps:

1. For Cooling:
2. Ensure correct positioning of exhaust pipe and air outlet cover.
3. Press Power button to turn on the unit.
4. Select Cooling mode by pressing Mode button.
5. Adjust temperature using TEMP buttons.
6. For Heating:
7. Interchange exhaust pipe and air outlet cover positions.
8. Press Power button to start the unit.
9. Select Heating mode using Mode button.
10. Adjust temperature as needed.
11. For Dehumidifying:
12. Connect a drain hose to the upper drain hole.
13. Remove exhaust pipe if needed.
14. Press Power button to turn on the unit.
15. Select Dehumidifying mode using Mode button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I operate the air conditioner near flammable substances?

A: No, it is advised to keep the unit away from flammable or corrosive substances to avoid damage.

Q: How long should I wait before restarting the unit?

A: Wait at least 4 minutes before restarting the unit to prevent compressor damage.

Online Warranty Registration

Please read these instructions and warranty terms and conditions carefully before use, and keep them handy for future reference.

Please register your warranty information now !
For Warranty Terms & Conditions,
please refer to the last page of this user manual.

Quick Operating Guide

Switching between Cooling & Heating

Cooling

Heating

Dehumidifying

Safety Guidelines

Important
For safety purposes, you should read the instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time. Save for future reference.
The appliance is designed for domestic use and may only be installed and operated in accordance with these instructions.

1. This unit is used for cooling, heating and dehumidifying and should be placed indoors in a dry environment, with the exception of the window kit exclusive for this PAC series. With the window kit installed you may place the air conditioner outdoors while cool air or hot air is blown in via an opening in the window.

2. Place the unit on flat ground, and keep a distance of at least 50cm between the machine and the wall or other objects. Keep the machine upright so that the compressor can work properly.

3. For cooling, operate this unit at an ambient temperature of 17 – 35°C. For heating, operate it at an ambient temperature of 5 – 23°C.

4. Keep the machine away from heat sources, power supply and direct sunlight. Also keep it away from water and other liquids. Do not spatter water or oil onto the unit.

5. Do not operate the machine near gasoline
   or any other flammable or corrosive substances. Do not apply spraying agents (such as pesticides or paint) or flammable substances onto the unit. Otherwise, plastic deformation or electrical damage of the machine may occur.

6. It is recommended to use the originally supplied exhaust pipe or an exhaust pipe no longer than 1.5 m. If the exhaust pipe is too long, it may affect the unit’s operation.

7. When the unit is shut off, wait at least 4 minutes before restarting. This is to prevent the compressor from being damaged. Users also need to wait 4 minutes when changing between cooling and heating modes.

8. Turn off the machine before pulling out the plug. Do not tug the power cord when removing the plug from a power source or moving the machine.

9. Always unplug the machine before cleaning, part-replacement and repair, or when leaving unused for a long time.

10. Clean air filter periodically for efficient cooling.

11. Make sure the socket can be easily reached.

12. Do not insert hard objects into air grille.

13. Do not block the air inlet or outlet.

14. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or any individual lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

15. In order to avoid accidents, do not leave the machine unattended during operation. Turn off the unit if left unattended for a short while.

16. Remove faulty or damaged batteries from the remote control immediately and dispose of properly.

17. The appliance can only be connected to a supply with system impedance of no more than 0.219Ω. Please consult your supply authority for system impedance information if necessary.

18. If the power cord, plug or machine is damaged, do not use the machine. Contact our Repair Centre or a qualified technician for repair. Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself. Any attempt at repair by non-professional persons may result
    in danger. German Pool takes no responsibility for any damage that may result as a consequence of unqualified repair.

19. The appliance needs at least 10 Amps of electricity for its compressor to operate. To ensure regular household electricity supply, use a separate plug and do not use any extension cord for this unit.

20. Only use supplied accessories, otherwise danger and damage to the machine may occur.

21. Power voltage and frequency should comply with the main technical parameter requirements of the machine.

Product Structure

Body

1. Exhaust Pipe

2. Control Panel

3. Cable Connecting Plug
   (For connecting to the window kit)

4. Cold Air Outlet (Adjustable)

5. Upper Drain Hole

6. Exhaust Pipe Cover

7. Hot Air Outlet & Storage Compartment

8. Cold Air Inlet

9. Cold Air Filter

10. Hot Air Inlet

11. Hot Air Filter

12. Lower Drain Hole

Accessories

• A. Exhaust Pipe
• B. Pipe Connector (Connect Exhaust Pipe to Sealplate)
• C. Sealplate
• D. Remote Control (2 x AAA batteries included)
• E. Drain Hose
• F. Window Kit (To be purchased separately)

Installation Instructions

A. Unpacking

1. Place the unit in the correct upright position before unpacking.
2. Cut the two packing straps.
3. Slide the carton upwards to release from the base.
4. Grip the handles located on both sides of the unit and carefully lift until it slides out of the foam base.
5. Disconnect the tie-in inside the exhaust pipe and take out the exhaust pipe.
6. Install the exhaust pipe before operating the unit.

B. Operating Environment

• Ensure the unit is not placed against objects which will obstruct air intake, e.g. furniture or curtains.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, as this may cause the unit to overheat and turn off.
• Do not operate in a narrow place, since the appliance will expel hot air.
• Do not operate in a humid environment, in order to prevent power leakage.
• Do not place the appliance in a sunlit corner, in order to prevent color fading.
  Note:
  The unit is fitted with a thermal cut-off device for safety protection.

C. Installation of Exhaust Pipe

D. Storage of Exhaust Pipe

E. Placement
The following steps are recommended for effective heating and cooling functions:

• Extend the exhaust pipe to a length of not more than 40 cm.
• The exhaust pipe must be kept level. Do not bend it upwards or downwards.
• Keep a distance of at least 50 cm between the filtered side and any surrounding objects.

F. Power Supply

• Make sure the plug is not damaged. Check if the voltage is correct.
• Insert plug into the socket. Turn on the socket switch and then press “POWER” to run the machine.
• Do not tug on the power cord when pulling out the plug or moving the machine. In order to prevent electrical leakage, avoid scarring the cord.

G. Change of Exhaust Pipe Installation for Heating
Before using the heating function, disassemble the air outlet cover and the exhaust pipe with cover according to arrow directions (Fig. G1 & G2).
Then, exchange the two assemblies and install.
The finished illustration is shown in Fig.G3.

H. Installation of Window Sealplate (Optional)

• Put pipe connector into window sealplate.
  Adjust window opening width, so that the sealplate matches the window properly.

• Secure the sealplate with nails via small holes.The length of the sealplate can be extended to about 1.5 m.

I. Window Kit (To be purchased separately)

You may choose to place the air conditioner outdoors by installing the window kit (please refer to the window kit’s operating instructions for installation and operating methods). In this way, the cool air (or hot air) is blown indoors via the window kit on the window, while the unused air and the noise is kept outdoors.

Basic Installation Requirement:
You need to cut a circular hole with a diameter of 190mm in the window (note: the dimensions of the window kit is (H)240mm x (W)205mm x (D)58.5mm).

Operating Instructions

Control Panel

Remote Control

A. Control Panel & Press Buttons

POWER
Press to turn unit “ON” or “OFF”.

MODE
Press to select from the following modes:
Cooling, Dehumidifying, Heating and Sleep.

Note:

• Water drainage is needed for Heating and Dehumidifying (Please see “Water Drainage” section).
• Users need to wait 4 minutes when changing between cooling and heating modes.
• When the ambient temperature reaches 5°C, the auto-defrost function starts, the wording “DF” will be shown on the display and the appliance will shut off. When the function ends, the appliance can be restarted.

TEMP
Press “Temp +” to raise temperature by 1°C with each press.
Press “Temp – ” to lower temperature by 1°C with each press.

Note:
Adjustment range for Cooling mode: 17°C – 30°C. Adjustment range for Heating mode: 15°C – 25°C.

LED DISPLAY
The display indicates the temperature or the time setting. When the time is set, the display will return to the preset temperature.

SPEED

• Press to select fan speed: High, Medium, Low or Auto.
• If “AUTO” is selected under Cooling mode, “HI” or “MED” or “LO” will be selected automatically according to the difference between set temperature and room temperature.

Note:
Under Heating and Dehumidifying modes, the fan speed is not adjustable. For Heating mode, the default speed is high. For Dehumidifying mode, the default speed is low.

TIMER

Pre-set power-on time:

1. Press the “TIMER ” key at stand-by status to set the desired power-on time (1 – 24 hr).
2. Once the set time has come the unit will turn on automatically.
3. If the “POWER ” key is pressed before the time is up, the timer setting will be cancelled and the unit will be turned on.

Pre-set power-off time:

1. Press the “TIMER ” key to set the desired power-off time (1 – 24 hr).
2. Once the set time has come the unit will turn off automatically.
3. If the “POWER ” key is pressed before the time is up, the timer setting will be cancelled and the unit will be turned off.

SLEEP

• Press “SLEEP ” to select Sleep function.
  Default fan speed is low.

• Under Cooling mode: When Sleep function is chosen, the temperature will raise 1°C from the set temperature after 1 hour, and raise a further 1°C after another hour, and then remain the same.

• Under Heating mode: When Sleep function is chosen, the temperature will drop 1°C from the set temperature after 1 hour, and drop a further 1°C after another hour, and then remain the same.

• Sleep function cannot be selected under Dehumidifying mode

Note:
Wait at least 4 minutes after shut down to restart the machine in order to protect the compressor.

Water Drainage

Note:

• Make sure the rubber cap is locked onto the lower drain hole when the unit is running, except when “E4” is shown on the display.
• Under Cooling mode, “E4” will be shown on the display if water builds up inside the unit. When this happens, remove the rubber cap from the lower drain hole to drain water. The unit can then be restarted.

Under Cooling Mode:
Please make sure the rubber cap is locked onto the upper drain hole when the unit is running. Note:Product may need drainage in highly humid environment.

Under Heating or Dehumidifying Mode:

1. Pull out the rubber cap (see fig. 1) on upper drain hole.
2. Drain water.

Method:
Connect a proper drain hose (see fig. 2) to upper drain hole for continuous drainage.

Caution
In order to avoid electric shocks, please turn off the power and unplug the unit before cleaning or repair.

Unit Body

• Unplug the unit before cleaning.
• Use a soft semi-dry cloth to clean the machine. Do not use chemical agents, such as benzene, alcohol or gasoline. Otherwise, the machine surface or even the machine itself will be damaged.
• Do not spatter water onto the machine.

Filter
The air filter located on the left hand side of the unit can be taken out for cleaning. Simply pull the frames sideways following the arrow directions (fig. below).

Note:
Do not run the machine without filters.

Filter Cabinet
Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a soft cloth.

Condenser & Evaporator
Clean with the brush attached to a vacuum cleaner.

Troubleshooting

When you run into any problems operating this product, use the table below to troubleshoot the problems.

for repair.
E2| Temperature sensor copper tube and

PCB wiring short-circuited.

| Contact an electrician for repair.
E4| Water tank is full or possibly the wiring of plug is incorrect.| Pull out the rubber cap located at the lower drain hole to drain the water away. Check that the plug has been wired connected properly.

Note: If the problem persists or other abnormal situations occur, turn off the machine and pull out the plug. Then contact our Repair Centre for help.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
Refer to www.germanpool.com for the most up-to-date version of the Operating Instructions.

Warranty Terms & Conditions

Under normal operations, the product will gurantee a 1-year full warranty provided by German Pool (effective from the date of purchase).

• This warranty is not valid until customer registration information is received by our Service Centre within 10 days of purchase via one of the following means:

  1. Visit our website and register online:
     www.germanpool.com/warranty

  2. Complete all the fields on the attached Warranty Card and mail it back to our Customer Service Centre.

Please fill out the form below. This information and the original purchase invoice will be required for any repairs. Warranty will be invalidated if information provided is found to be inaccurate.

Model No. :

PAC-10P
PAC-15PX

Serial No. :
Purchased From :
Invoice No. :
Purchase Date :

1. Customer who fails to present original purchase invoice will not be eligible for free warranty service.
2. Customer should always follow the operating instructions. This warranty does not apply to:
   • labour costs for on-site installation, check-up, repair, replacement of parts and other transportation costs;
   • damages caused by accidents of any kind (including material transfer and others);
   • operating failures resulting from applying incorrect voltage, improper usage, and unauthorized installations or repairs.
3. This warranty is invalid if:
   • the purchase invoice is modified by an unauthorized party;
   • the product is used for any commercial or industrial purposes;
   • the product is repaired or modified by unauthorized personnel, or unauthorized parts are installed;
   •  the serial number is modified, damaged or removed from the product.
4. German Pool will, at its discretion, repair or replace any defective part.
5. This warranty will be void if there is any transfer of ownership from the original purchaser.

Customer Service & Repair Centre

Hong Kong, China
10/F, Kowloon Godown
1-3 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

• Tel : +852 2333 6249
• Fax : +852 2356 9798
• Email : repairs@germanpool.com

Macau, China
3/F, Edificio Industrial Pou Fung, 145 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira, Macau

• Tel : +853 2875 2699
• Fax : +853 2875 2661

This warranty is valid only in Hong Kong and Macau

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References

• 德國寶German Pool | 家庭電器、廚櫃、傢俬 | 香港十大名牌
• 德國寶German Pool | 家庭電器、廚櫃、傢俬 | 香港十大名牌

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