Freecom Technologies RCS-S5000U, RCS-S3000T, RCS-S5000B operation manual Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting a dealer or qualified service technician, please read and check the following troubleshooting guide. If, after reviewing and performing the following solu- tions, your unit should continue to operate improperly, turn unit off and contact your Freecom dealer for service.

CAUTION: Always use a qualified electrician to check/repair electrical systems.

PROBLEM

Unit does not turn on.

SOLUTION

1.Make sure city power supply is normal.

2.Check plug is correctly installed into outlet.

3.Check fuses and household breaker switches.

4.Remove electrical plug from outlet. Check electrical cord and plug for damage.

5.Water tank is full. Check "DRAIN WATER" light. If it is on, drain water tank. See "MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING".

6.Compressor delay feature may be active. Unplug unit and wait for 3-5 minutes. Plug unit into outlet and press "POWER ON/OFF" switch.

7.Check/replace roller in cabinet. Please consult a qualified service technician for service.

Unit running low air flow or cooling.

1.Check and clean air filter.

2.Check louvers and grills for obstacles or debris.

3.Check MODE and/or THERMO CONTROL selection and adjust for higher air output. (See "OPERATION.")

4.Allow unit to stand upright for a minimum of two hours before attempting to operate.

Compressor stops after a short time.

1.Power voltage is too low. Use only proper voltage when operating. See "SPECIFICATIONS."

2.Using an extension cord can reduce power. DO NOT use an extension cord; plug directly into wall outlet.

3.Thermo-control has been activated. Reset the ther- mo control by turning unit off for 5 minutes.

Unit noisy when operating.	1.	Check that unit is on a flat, level, solid surface.
	2.	Check filter is installed properly.
	3.	Turn unit off. Check louvers and grills for
		obstructions.
	4.	Allow unit to stand upright for a minimum of two
		hours before attempting to operate.
	5.	The refrigerant causes the unit to make a "bubbling"
		sound during operation. This is normal.
Water leaking from unit.	1.	Check that unit is on a flat, level, solid surface.
	2.	Check that water drain tube is secure in its plastic
		holder on the back of the indoor unit. Check that
		plug is secure and in place on water drain tube.
	3.	Height of outdoor unit must not exceed 6 feet above
		indoor unit.