JOCEL JACP9030955 Portable Air Conditioner Instruction Manual

: August 6, 2024
: JOCEL

JOCEL JACP9030955 Portable Air Conditioner

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before using the device.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference or new users.

This device is designed for domestic use only and is not intended for bars, restaurants, farmhouses, hotels, motels, and offices.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by unsupervised children.
The device must be powered at a low safety voltage as stated on the marking.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the official Technical Support Service or similar qualified personnel to avoid risks.
The installation of pipelines should be kept to a minimum.
Pipelines must be protected from physical damage and must not be installed in an unventilated space.
Compliance with national gas regulations must be observed.
Mechanical connections shall be accessible for maintenance purposes.
WARNING: keep the ventilation openings clear from obstructions.
NOTE: servicing should be performed only as recommended by the manufacturer.
The minimum recommended area is 12~16m 2.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national electrical installation regulations
WARNING: the appliance must be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.
WARNING: the appliance must be stored in a room without continuously operating open flames (e.g. an operating gas appliance) or sources of ignition (e.g. an operating electric heater).
The appliance must be stored in such a way as to prevent mechanical damage.
Any person involved in work or intervention on a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate issued by an industry-accredited assessment authority, authorising their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry-recognised assessment specification.
Servicing should only be carried out as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repairs requiring the assistance of other qualified personnel must be carried out under the supervision of the person competent in the use of flammable refrigerants.
Service personnel must be instructed to perform the following when servicing an appliance using a flammable refrigerant.
Make sure that the mains voltage matches the voltage stated on the rating label of the appliance and that the wall outlet is earthed.
Do not immerse the cable, plug, or any other non-removable part of the appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not expose the electrical connections to water. Make sure your hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the device.
Do not carry or pull the appliance from the power cable. Do not use the power cable as handle. Do not push the cable against corners or sharp edges. Do not crush the power cable with the full weight of the appliance. Keep the cable away from hot surfaces.
Do not operate the appliance if its cable, plug, or body show visible damage, do not operate properly, or have been dropped.
Do not use the appliance in confined spaces with explosive or flammable vapours.
Keep the portable air conditioner away from heat sources.
Do not try to repair the appliance by yourself. Contact the Technical Support Service.
Do not install and use the portable air conditioner in the bathroom or other humid environments.
The portable air conditioner is designed for indoor use only and is not compatible with other uses.

Instructions on batteries

Battery ingestion can cause burns, soft-tissue perforation, and death. It can cause severe burns within two hours of ingestion.
In case of battery ingestion, please seek medical attention immediately.
Do not allow children to replace batteries without adult supervision.
Do not disassemble, open, or damage the batteries.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Pay particular attention to small batteries. In case of battery ingestion, please seek medical attention immediately.
Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Do not short-circuit an element or a battery. Do not store batteries in an untidy manner, in a box, or drawer where they can short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by other metal objects.
Do not subject batteries to mechanical shock.
Both batteries and cells can leak under extreme conditions.
In the event of a battery leak, keep your skin and eyes away from the liquid. If the liquid gets into contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention. Wear gloves to handle the battery and dispose of it immediately in accordance with local regulations.
Pay attention to the positive ( +) and negative (-) marks on the batteries and the remote-control compartment to ensure they are inserted correctly.
Do not use any batteries that are not designed for use with the appliance.
Do not use the remote control if powered with batteries that differ in capacity, size, or type.
Children should be allowed to handle the batteries only under adult supervision.
Always buy recommended batteries.
Keep the batteries clean and dry. Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth if they become dirty.
Keep the original instruction manual for future reference.
Use the batteries only for their intended purpose.
Whenever possible, remove the batteries when not in use.

PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Control panel
Louvres
Front panel
Wheels
Power cable
Air outlet
Drain tube
Air inlet

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Exhaust hose
Window connector
Adapter(exterior)
Hose connector (interior)
Window kit panel
Dowels

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Control panel

Full-tank indicator light
Cool mode indicator light
Dehumidification mode indicator light
Fan indicator light
Low speed indicator light
High speed indicator light
Sleep mode indicator light
On/off button
Modes button
Temperature decrease button
Timer button
Temperature increase button
Fan speed button
Sleep mode button

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Remote control

On/off button
Timer
Modes button
Temperature decrease button
Temperature increase button
Fan speed
Sleep mode

NOTE : The graphics in this manual are schematic representations and may not exactly match the device.

BEFORE USE

This appliance is packaged in a way as to protect it during transport. Take the device out of its box and remove all packaging materials. You can keep the original box and other packaging elements in a safe place. This will help you prevent damage to the device when transporting it in the future. In case the original packaging is disposed of, make sure all packaging materials are recycled accordingly.
Make sure all parts and components are included and in good conditions. If there is any piece missing or in bad conditions, contact the Technical Support.

PRODUCT INSTALLATION

NOTE

Leave a minimum of 30 cm distance to walls and other objects, as shown in figure.
Do not install and use the air conditioning in the bathroom or other humid environments.
Before using the portable air conditioner, keep it upright for at least two hours. When moving the appliance from one place to another, always keep it in an upright position and leave it on a flat surface.
The air outlet pipe should be 28-150 cm long, this length is based on the specifications of the air conditioner. Do not use extendible pipes or replace the pipe with a different one, as this may cause the product to malfunction. The exhaust hose must be clear of obstructions; otherwise, it may cause overheating.

Air outlet pipe assembly
Temporary installation.

Screw the adapter, hose connector and window connector to the ends of the exhaust hose.
Insert the adapter into the openings at the back of the appliance.
Place the other end of the exhaust hose on the windowsill.

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Window kit installation

The kit can be positioned vertically or horizontally. Check the minimum and maximum size of the window before installing it.
Place the kit in the window.
Adjust the length of the kit according to the width or height of the window and fix it with the dowel.
Insert the window connector of the hose to the hole on the window kit.

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NOTE

The flat end of the exhaust hose joints must be snapped into place.
The air outlet pipe must not be twisted or bent more than 45°. Keep the air outlet pipe free of obstructions.

The following checks must be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants:

The load size is in accordance with the size of the room where refrigerant-containing parts are installed.
Ventilation machinery and outlets can be properly operated and are unobstructed.
If an indirect cooling circuit is used, the secondary circuit must be checked for refrigerant presence.
Equipment marking remains visible and legible. Illegible markings and symbols should be corrected.
The components or refrigerant piping are installed in a position where they are not susceptible to exposure to any substance that may corrode the refrigerant-containing components, unless the components are made of materials that are inherently resistant to corrosion or are properly protected against it.

OPERATION

The following functions can be activated from the control panel or from the remote control.

On/Off
When the appliance is switched on, it will beep and enter Standby mode. Press the on/off button to switch the appliance on and off.

Modes
Press the mode button to switch between cool mode, fan mode and dehumidification mode.

Sleep mode

When the appliance is in operation with the cool mode activated, press the sleep mode button to adjust the temperature. The temperature shall increase by 1 °C after one hour and by a maximum of 2 °C after 2 hours.
Press the button again to deactivate sleep mode.

Increase and decrease
Use these buttons to increase or decrease temperature and operation time. Temperature cannot be increased or decreased in fan or dehumidification mode.

Fan speed
In cool mode, press this button to select a high or low fan speed setting. This option is not available under the dehumidification mode.
NOTE : Under certain conditions (defrost), it may not operate at the selected speed.

Timer
To set the switch-on time

When the air conditioner is off, press the timer button and select the desired switch-on time using the temperature and time setting buttons.
“Preset ON Time” will appear on the control panel.
You can select that the appliance switches on automatically within a period of 0 to 24 hours.
Press the timer button again to confirm the settings and activate the function.
To deactivate this function, press the timer button repeatedly until the indicator light turns off.

To set the switch-off time

When the air conditioner is on, press the timer button and select the desired switch-off time using the temperature and time setting buttons.
“Preset OFF Time” will appear on the control panel.
You can select that the appliance switches off automatically within a period of 0 to 24 hours.
Press the timer button again to confirm the settings and activate the function.
To deactivate this function, press the timer button repeatedly until the indicator light turns off.

Drainage instructions
When the air conditioner stops operating because the water tank is full, turn it off and unplug it from the power supply. The full-tank indicator light (FULL) will start flashing and the appliance will not operate until the water inside the tank is drained.

Manual drainage.
Full tank warning
This portable air conditioner has a sensor in the tank that monitors the water level. When the sensor detects that the tank is full and, thus, must be emptied, the corresponding indicator light will light up. Remove the rubber cap from the bottom to drain all the water.

Protection features

Frost protection function
In cool and dehumidification modes, if the temperature of the evaporator outlet pipe is too low, the appliance will automatically enter protection mode to prevent damage to the evaporator. The appliance will restart when the temperature is restored to normal values.

Condensate water flood protection function
When the water level exceeds the maximum level allowed by the safety buoy, the appliance will switch off and activate the FULL indicator light on the control panel. To restart the device, the water inside the device will need to be drained through the bottom drain plug (shown in detail in the drainage instructions section). Once the water has been drained, the device will restart.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect it from the mains.
Do not use petrol or any chemical products for cleaning
Do not wash the appliance directly with water.
If it is damaged, please contact the official Technical Support Service.

Air filter
The air filter can become clogged by dust or dirt build-up; for that reason, we recommend that you clean it once every two weeks.

Removal
Open the air inlet grille first and remove the filter.

Cleaning
Wash the filter with a neutral soap and dry it thoroughly.

Reinsertion
Put it back into place.

Cleaning the air conditioner surface
Clean the surface of the air conditioner with a neutral soap and a damp cloth. Dry it well with another cloth.

Storage

Store the device in well ventilated areas.
Unscrew the drain cap, unplug the water plug, and discharge the water in the water tank into other water containers or directly tilt the body to discharge the water into other containers.
Turn on the appliance, adjust it to low-wind ventilation mode, and maintain this state until the drainage pipe becomes dry. This way, you will keep the inside of the body in a dry state and prevent it from mildewing.
Turn off the appliance, unplug the power plug, and wrap the power cord around the wrapping post. Install the water plug and the drain cap.
Remove the exhaust hose and keep it properly.
Cover the air conditioning with a plastic bag. Put the air conditioning in a dry place, keep it out of the reach of children, and take dust control measures.
Remove batteries of the remote control and keep them properly.
Ensure that the body is placed in a dry place and keep all machine components properly.

Maintenance
Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorises their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry recognised assessment specification.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Service information

Area verification
Before starting work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised. Before repairing the cooling system, the following precautions must be observed:
Work procedure
The work must be carried out in accordance with a controlled procedure to minimise the risk of a flammable vapour or gas being present while the work is being carried out.
General workspace
All maintenance personnel and others working in the area should be briefed on the nature of the work to be carried out. Work in confined spaces must be avoided. The area around the workspace should be divided into sections. Ensure that conditions within the workspace are safe by keeping flammable material under control.
Refrigerant verification
The area should be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector before and during work to ensure that the technician is warned of potentially flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak-detection equipment used is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. non-sparking, adequately sealed, or intrinsically safe.
Presence of fire extinguishers
If any high-temperature work is to be carried out on the refrigeration equipment or any associated parts, suitable extinguishing equipment must be available. Always have a dry-powder or CO2 fire extinguisher nearby the load area.
Absence of ignition sources
No person carrying out work related to a refrigeration system involving the exposure of piping containing or having contained flammable refrigerant should use any source of ignition in such a manner as to create a risk of fire or explosion. All possible sources of ignition, including cigarette smoking, should be kept far enough away from the installation, repair, pick-up, and disposal site, where flammable refrigerant can be released into the surrounding space. Before work starts, the area around the equipment must be thoroughly examined to ensure that no danger or risk of ignition is present. “No Smoking” signs must be displayed.
Ventilation
Ensure that the area is outdoors or adequately ventilated before intervening in the system or carrying out any work at high temperature. Proper ventilation must be kept at all times during work. Ventilation should safely disperse any refrigerant released and preferably expel it externally to the atmosphere.
Verification of refrigeration equipment
When electrical components are replaced, they must be fit for purpose and to the correct specification. The manufacturer’s maintenance and service guidelines must be followed at all times. In case of doubt, refer to the manufacturer’s technical department for assistance.
The following checks must be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants:
- The load size is in accordance with the size of the room where refrigerant-containing parts are installed.
- Ventilation machinery and outlets can be properly operated and are unobstructed.
- If an indirect cooling circuit is used, the secondary circuit must be checked for refrigerant presence.
- Equipment marking remains visible and legible. Illegible markings and symbols should be corrected.
- The components or refrigerant piping are installed in a position where they are not susceptible to exposure to any substance that may corrode the refrigerant-containing components, unless the components are made of materials that are inherently resistant to corrosion or are properly protected against it.
Verification of electrical devices
Repair and maintenance of electrical components should include initial safety checks and component-inspection procedures. If there is a fault that may compromise safety, then no power supply should be connected to the circuit until the fault is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault cannot be corrected immediately, but continued operation is necessary, a suitable temporary solution must be used. This should be reported to the owner of the equipment so as to inform all parties. During initial safety checks, make sure
- that capacitors are unloaded-this must be done in a safe manner to avoid sparks
- that no live wiring or electrical components are exposed while loading, recovering, or purging the system;
- that there is continuity in the earth connection.

Repair of sealed components

During the repair of sealed components, all power supplies should be disconnected from the equipment being worked on prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc. If it is absolutely necessary to have a power supply to the equipment during service, then a permanently operating form of leak detection should be placed at the most critical point to warn of a potentially hazardous situation.
Particular attention must be paid to the following to ensure that, when working on electrical components, the housing is not altered in such a way as to affect safety. This must include damage to cords, an excessive number of connections, terminals not conforming to the initial specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting of the stuffing box, etc.
Ensure that the instrumentation is securely mounted.
Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded until no longer being useful to preventing the penetration of flammable atmospheres. Spare parts must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
NOTE : the use of silicone sealant may inhibit the effectiveness of some types of leak-detection equipment. Intrinsically safe components do not have to be isolated before work.

Repair of intrinsically safe components

Do not apply any permanent inductive or capacitive load to the circuit without ensuring that it will not exceed the permissible voltage and current rating for the equipment in use.
Intrinsically safe components are the only type of components that can be worked on in a flammable atmosphere. The test instrumentation must have the correct assigned features
Replace components only with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other parts can ignite the refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak.

Wiring
Verify that the wiring is not subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration, sharp edges, or any other environmental effects. The verification should also take into account the effects of ageing or continuous vibration from sources such as compressors or fans.

Detection of flammable refrigerants
Under no circumstances should potential ignition sources be used in the search for or detection of refrigerant leaks. Do not use a halide lamp or any other detector using a naked flame.

Leak-detection methods

The following leak-detection methods are considered acceptable for systems containing flammable refrigerants.
Electronic leak detectors should be used to detect flammable refrigerants, but the sensitivity may not be adequate, or may need recalibration (the detection equipment should be calibrated in a refrigerant-free area). Ensure that the detector is not a potential ignition source and that it is suitable for the refrigerant used. The leak-detection equipment must be set to a percentage of the lower flammability limit of the refrigerant and calibrated for the refrigerant used with the appropriate percentage of gas (maximum 25%) confirmed.
Leak-detection fluids are suitable for use with most refrigerants, but the use of detergents containing chlorine must be avoided, as chlorine can react with the refrigerant and corrode copper pipes.
If a leak is suspected, all naked flames must be eliminated/extinguished. If a refrigerant leak is found and requires brazing, all refrigerants must be recovered from the system, or isolated (by means of shut-off valves) in a part of the system far away from the leak. Oxygen-free nitrogen must then be purged through the system both before and during the brazing process.

Removal and evacuation

When intervening in the cooling circuit for repairs or any other purpose, conventional procedures must be followed. However, it is important that best practices are followed, as flammability is a matter to be taken seriously. The following procedure is to be followed:

Remove the refrigerant.
Purge the circuit with inert gas.
Evacuate.
Purge again with inert gas.
Open the circuit by cutting or brazing.

The refrigerant charge must be recovered from the correct recovery cylinders. The system must be flushed with oxygen-free nitrogen to render the unit safe. This process may need to be repeated several times. Oxygen or compressed air must not be used for the task.
Cleanliness must be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with oxygen- free nitrogen and continuing to fill until working pressure is reached, then venting to atmosphere, and finally pushing to a vacuum. This process must be repeated until there is no refrigerant left in the system. When using the oxygen-free nitrogen end-charge, the system must be vented to atmospheric pressure to allow for work. This operation is absolutely vital if brazing operations are to take place on pipes.
Ensure that the vacuum pump outlet is not near any source of ignition and that ventilation is available.

Loading procedure
In addition to conventional loading procedures, the following requirements must be followed.

Ensure that no contamination of different refrigerants occurs when using the loading equipment. Hoses or lines should be kept as short as possible to minimise the amount of refrigerant contained in them.
Cylinders must be kept in an upright position.
Ensure that the refrigeration system is grounded before loading the system with refrigerant.
Tag the system when charging is complete (if not already).
Extreme care must be taken to avoid overfilling the cooling system.
Before reloading, the system must be pressure-tested with oxygen-free nitrogen. The system shall be leak-tested upon completion of loading, but prior to commissioning. A subsequent leakage test must be carried out before leaving the site.

Commissioning

Before performing this procedure, it is essential that the technician is thoroughly familiar with the equipment and all its details. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are safely recovered. Before the task is carried out, a sample of oil and refrigerant should be taken in case an analysis is required before the recovered coolant is reused. It is essential for there to be power before starting with the task.

It is important to get familiar with the equipment and its operation.
Electrically isolate the system.
Before attempting the procedure, ensure that
the mechanical-handling equipment is available, if required, for the handling of refrigerant cylinders:
- all personal protective equipment is available and correctly used;
- the recovery process is supervised at all times by a competent person;
- cylinders and recovery equipment conform to appropriate standards.
Pump the cooling system, if possible.
If vacuum is not possible, make a manifold so that refrigerant can be removed from various parts of the system.
Ensure that the cylinder is positioned on the scale before recovery takes place.
Switch on the recovery machine and operate it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not overfill cylinders (no more than 80% of the liquid charge by volume).
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the cylinder, even temporarily.
When the cylinders have been correctly filled and the process is complete, ensure that the cylinders and equipment are promptly removed from the site and that all equipment isolation valves are closed.
Recovered refrigerant must not be charged to another refrigeration system, unless cleaned and checked.

Labelling
The equipment must be labelled stating that it has been taken out of service and drained of refrigerant. The labelling must be dated and signed. Ensure that there are labels on the equipment stating that the equipment contains flammable refrigerant.

Recovery

When refrigerant is removed from a system, either for service or decommissioning, it is recommended good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely.
When transferring refrigerant to cylinders, ensure that only suitable refrigerant-recovery cylinders are used. Ensure that the correct number of cylinders is available to support the total load of the system. All cylinders to be used are designated for the refrigerant recovered and labelled for that refrigerant (i.e. special refrigerant-recovery cylinders). Cylinders must be completed with pressure-relief valves and associated shut-off valves in good working order. Empty recovery cylinders are evacuated and, if possible, cooled before recovery takes place.
Recovery equipment must be in good working order with a set of instructions concerning the equipment at hand and must be suitable for the recovery of flammable refrigerants. In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales must be available and in good working order. Hoses must be complete with disconnect couplings free of leakage and in good running order. Before using the recovery machine, check that it is in good running order, properly maintained, and that all associated electrical components are sealed to prevent ignition in the event of refrigerant release. Consult the manufacturer in case of doubt.
The flammable refrigerant must be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct recovery cylinder, and the applicable waste transfer note must be provided. Do not mix refrigerants in recovery units and especially not in cylinders.
If compressors and compressor oils are to be removed, ensure that they have been drained to an acceptable level so that no flammable refrigerant remains within the lubricant. The evacuation process must be carried out before returning the compressor to the suppliers. Only electrical heating of the compressor body should be used to accelerate this process. When oil is drained from a system, it must be done in a safe manner.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES
This symbol indicates that, according to the applicable regulations, the product and/or batteries must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its shelf life, you should dispose of the cells/batteries/accumulators and take them to a collection point designated by the local authorities. Consumers must contact their local authorities or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of old appliances and/or their batteries.
Compliance with the above guidelines will help protecting the environment.

GENERAL WARRANTY TERMS

The warranty is valid only on presentation of invoice of purchase.
This WARRANTY is limited exclusively to parts substitution ineffective due to faulty manufacture, made in our workshops.
The elimination of several faults of the scope of the guarantee is made for repair or replacement of defective parts, according to the discretion of our technical services. Defective parts are our property.
Are not covered under warranty damage caused by transportation, neglect or poor use, improper assembly or installation, as well as external influences such as: lightning strikes or power, flooding, humidity, etc.
Lose warranty, all appliances that are not being used according to the instructions or connected to FEEDING NETWORKS not guarantee a constant voltage of 220/240V.
The warranty does not cover damages for personal injury or damage caused directly or indirectly in any capacity whatsoever.
This warranty terminates when it is found to have been undergoing repairs, alterations or interventions by any person not authorized by Jocel.

THE WARRANTY EXPIRES

If the appliance has not been installed by an Accredited Technician.
Exceeded the period for home appliances and for industrial appliances, warranty expires and assistance will be made by charging the costs of manpower, according to current fees.
With the modification or disappearance of the nameplate of the appliance.

NOTE : GLASSES AND LAMPS ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANT.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For technical assistance request, our services are available through the following contacts:
Telef. 00 351 252 910351
E-mail: assistencia@jocel.pt