Whynter ARC-14SH instruction manual Safety Precautions

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before the portable air conditioner is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as detailed in this manual.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Make sure this unit is connected to a correctly grounded power supply outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip.

The power cord is UL listed. It has a built-in L.C.D.I. (leakage, current, detection, interruption) circuit breaker for added safety. If the power supply is interrupted, press the reset button to reconnect the unit to power source.

It is recommended to use a separate circuit that its size should be 15 Amps for the air conditioner.

Do not use an excessively wet cloth, industrial solvents, oil-based products to clean this portable air conditioner.

To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms, or in any other steamy or wet areas.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances.

Do not repair, disassemble and/or modify the unit by yourself.

Always turn off the portable air conditioner when cleaning the air filter, and transporting.

Do not turn this unit on and off by plugging and unplugging. Always use the ON/OFF switch.

Transport the unit in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use.

Ensure curtains or other objects are not obstructing the air inlet filters.

Do not bend or crush the exhaust hose while in use.

Always allow at least 20” of clearance around the unit for ventilation. Do not use this unit inside closets, cabinets and/or cramped spaces between furniture.

This unit is optimized to operate in an ambient temperature of 64°F – 95°F.

This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

The unit should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

Always place the unit on even and hard and level surface.

Do not sit or place objects on the unit.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the unit. The air conditioner could tip over and get damaged and/or seriously injure somebody.

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Contents MODEL# ARC-14SH Table of Contents Disposal Safety Precautions DRY Operating ConditionHeat Identification of Accessories Image Accessory Name QuantityIdentification of Parts RearOperating Your AIR Conditioner Control PanelInstallation Instructions LocationWindow kit Installation AIR Filters Installation ∙ Before Using Your Portable AIR Conditioner Operation InstructionsHeat Mode Water Drainage Remote Control Installing BatteriesCare and Maintenance Cleaning the PRE-FILTERTechnical Data ARC-14SHTroubleshooting Problem Possible Causes SolutionsA g e ONE Year Limited Warranty Three Year Warranty on Compressor This Warranty does not Cover