NOTE: If the ambient temperature is above 90°F the unit may not blow cold air.

TIP: Run the unit before it is needed. For example, run the unit in the morning before the area gets hot, and continue to run the unit all day long in order to maintain a low temperature.

Troubleshooting continued

Issue

Possible Cause

Solution

My air conditioner is

Unit is not operating in

Set the unit to be in

not cooling at all.

cooling mode.

cooling mode, and

 

 

lower the set

 

 

temperature (pg. 13).

 

The compressor is not

The compressor may

 

on.

take up to 3 minutes to

 

 

turn on, or longer if it is

 

 

too warm.

 

The ambient

Lower the room

 

temperature is too

temperature to be

 

high.

below 90°F degrees.

 

The filter may be dusty

Clean the filters.

 

or blocked.

(pg. 16)

 

Blocked exhaust port.

Remove any

 

 

obstructions in the

 

 

exhaust hose and port.

My air conditioner

The unit is not vented.

The unit must be

blows cold air, but

 

vented. (pg. 4)

does not lower the

The area of the room

Minimize the size of

room temperature.

is too large.

the area to be cooled,

 

 

i.e. adding a drop

 

 

ceiling. Use more than

 

 

one unit to cool the

 

 

area, or use a larger

 

 

unit.

 

Open windows and

Close any open doors

 

doors.

and windows.

 

Too many heat

Remove or shut off

 

sources.

additional heat

 

 

sources such as radio

 

 

equipment, servers,

 

 

etc.

 

The room/garage may

Properly insulate the

 

be inadequately

room to be cooled, i.e.

 

insulated.

using fiberglass.

 

The ambient

The unit may not work

 

temperature is too

if the room

 

high.

temperature is above

 

 

90°F.

 

Direct sunlight is

Close curtains or pull

 

heating the room.

down blinds, and

 

 

minimize the direct

 

 

sunlight into the room.

 

The filter may be dusty

Clean the filter and

 

or blocked.

replace it if needed.

 

Dirty condenser coils.

Carefully vacuum the

 

 

coils clean.

 

Obstructed air intake

Remove anything

 

or exhaust ports.

blocking the ports.

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PAC8000S specifications

The KoldFront PAC8000S is a portable air conditioner designed to provide efficient cooling in various environments. This compact unit boasts an impressive cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU, making it suitable for rooms up to 300 square feet. It is ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or office spaces, offering a convenient solution for maintaining a comfortable atmosphere during hot summer months.

One of the standout features of the KoldFront PAC8000S is its user-friendly interface. The unit comes equipped with a digital display and remote control, allowing users to easily adjust settings from a distance. The unit offers multiple operating modes, including cooling, fan, and dehumidification, giving users the flexibility to tailor their comfort according to their needs. The dehumidification function is particularly useful in humid climates, as it removes excess moisture from the air, enhancing overall comfort.

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