Soleus Air KC-30H / KC-35H installation manual GeneralOperatingInstructions, Airflow Around Unit

GeneralOperatingInstructions		To install, remove the unit chassis from the outer case. Insert
		the condensate drain cup through the recessed ½” hole on
While operation of all units is similar, controls vary slightly		the back center of the outer case. Once inserted, place a ½”
from model to model. Operating Controls section shows
		diameter hose or tube on the drain cup bottom spout. The
control panel of unit purchased and gives detailed information
		hose allows you to route where you want the excess water to
about operation of controls.
		go. Reinsert the unit chassis into the outer case. The unit
		basepan overflow hole will be positioned directly above the
		drain cup and will catch any water that might run out.
Airflow Around Unit
Select the highest fan speed and set temperature control to
its coldest position. When the desired temperature is
reached, slowly move the temperature control toward a
warmer setting until the compressor shuts off. The thermo-
stat will then cycle the compressor on and off to maintain this				Outer Case
selected temperature. Adjust the fan speed for desired air
circulation.			Condensate
			Drain Cup
	BAFFLES			1/2" Diameter
OUTDOOR				Hose
		Switchover Thermostat Control
LOUVERS		Emergency heat switch overrides heat pump (compressor)
		and starts auxiliary electrical heater. When switch is ON,
	INDOOR
	GRILLE	heat pump is locked out.
Changing Airflow Direction Baffles		•	Use emergency switch only when heat pump fails to
			provide adequate heat. Cause of heat pump malfunc-
Airflow on unit may be diverted left or right from center by
			tion should be determined by authorized servicer. Cost
baffles. Upward and downward air discharge is provided by
			of operating unit will increase when emergency heat
tilting louvers. Adjust baffles and tilt louvers for desired			switch is engaged.
airflow pattern.		Only for Qualified Service Personnel
Airflow Around Unit		To access and engage emergency switch:
		• Unplug unit.
Check the indoor grille and outdoor louvers for obstructions
to airflow. Do not block the airflow to and from the unit. If air		1. Remove front grille, air filter, and plastic front, as described
is obstructed and/or deflected back into the unit, the air
			in Installation Instructions.
conditioner’s compressor may cycle on and off rapidly. This		2. Remove basepan clip.
could damage your unit.
		3. Slide chassis out of case about two inches.
Drain Cup Installation and Use		4. Locate access hole for emergency switch above label on
Your air conditioner uses a system where the water removed			right front of control box.
from the indoor air (condensate) is channeled to the outdoor		5. Remove control panel for access.
side of the unit. The outdoor fan blade has a “slinger” ring		6. Remove outdoor thermostat from control box and locate
attached to it that dips into the water and slings the water			"flat head" adjustment screw on back of thermostat.
onto the outdoor coil surface. This is the sound of water you		7. To start emergency heat, insert flathead screwdriver into
hear during normal operation. The water quickly evaporates
			slot and turn counterclockwise until switch-stop is reached.
on this warm surface and improves the efficiency of your air
		8. Return chassis to case.
conditioner. In normal conditions the unit can evaporate the
		9. Re-install lthermostat and mount control panel door.
water as fast as it is removed from the indoor air.
However, in very humid conditions excess amounts of water		10.Replace basepan clip, plastic front, air filter, and front
may drip off the unit chassis. If this proves to be a problem,			grille.
install the condensate drain cup included with the unit to
route excess water where it would not be a problem (see
illustration).

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