Friedrich CP18C30 User manual

66121417 (4-06)

Operating Guide

Compact Programmable

Room Air Conditioner with remote control

CP18C30

Whenever you call to request service

on your appliance, you will need to

provide your complete model number

and serial number. You can ﬁnd this

information on the model and serial

number label.

Please record model and serial

number information below:

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

PURCHASE DATE

Please register

your air conditioner

Table of Contents

Air Conditioner Safety ......................................................................................................................................................2

Installation Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................3

Tools and Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................3

Location Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................3

Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................4

Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................6

Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................................................................6

Window Installation (on some models) ..............................................................................................................................7

Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation ...............................................................................................................................9

Complete Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Air Conditioner Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Starting Your Air Conditioner—Digital Control ..............................................................................................................12

Remote Control Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Normal Sounds .................................................................................................................................................................13

Air Conditioner Care ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Cleaning the Air Filter ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

Cleaning the Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Repairing Paint Damage ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Annual Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Assistance or Service ......................................................................................................................................................15

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Air Conditioner Safety

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

Tools Needed

Through-the-wall installation:

In addition to the tools listed above, the following tools are

needed for though-the-wall installation.

Parts supplied (on some models)

Check that all parts are included in parts package.

NOTE: Installation parts are supplied for double-hung windows

up to 40" (101.6 cm) wide. A special Wide Window Kit is available

from your dealer or service center. See “Accessories.”

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Check the location where air conditioner will be installed. Proper

installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything

necessary for correct installation.

The location should provide:

�Grounded electrical outlet within 4 ft (122 cm) of where the

power cord exits the air conditioner.

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

�Free movement of air in room to be cooled.

�A large enough opening for the air conditioner.

�Adequate wall support for weight of air conditioner. Air

conditioner weighs between 145 and 200 lbs (65 to 96 kg).

NOTE: Cabinet louvers must not be obstructed. Air must be able

to pass freely through the cabinet louvers.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your air conditioner, follow these basic precautions:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Unplug air conditioner before servicing.

Use two or more people to move and install air conditioner.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

�Flat-blade and Phillips

screwdrivers

�Level

�Tape measure

�Drill and ³⁄₁₆" or smaller bit

�Saw

�Wood preservative

�Caulk

�1" (2.5 cm) or thicker

lumber

�7 - #10 x 1" wood screws

A. Support brackets with

adjustment bolts (2)

B. Foam seals (2)

C. Window lock bracket (2)

D. #10 x

¹⁄₄

" pan-head Phillips

screws (6)

E. #10 x

³⁄₈

" washer-head

Phillips screws (4)

F. #10 x

¹⁄₂

" pan-head Phillips

screws (4)

G. #10 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screws (6)

H. #10 x

⁷⁄₈

" pan-head Phillips

screws (4)

I. Top channel

J. Side curtains (2)

A. Cabinet louvers

Window installation

Window opening measurements:

30"min. to 40" max. (76.2 cm to 101.6 cm) opening width.

20" min. (50.8 cm) opening height.

Through-the-wall installation

The wall opening measurements should be:

Width: 30" (76.2 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to

build frame.

Height: 19ı ˇ� " (50.2 cm) plus twice thickness of wood used to

build frame.

Depth: 2� ˇ� " (6.4 cm) minimum to 8" (20.3 cm) maximum.

Electrical Requirements

Ground wire must be connected to ground screw located in lower

right corner of air conditioner when air conditioner is in cabinet.

The electrical ratings for your air conditioner are listed on the

model and serial number label. The model and serial number

label is located behind the front panel on the flange below the

control panel area.

Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.

Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply

cord.

A. 30" min. (76.2 cm)

B . 20" min. (50.8 c m)

A. 19

� � �

" (50.2 cm)

B. 26

� �

" (66.1 cm)

C. Wood thickness

D. 2

� �

" (6.4 cm) minimum to

8" (20.3 cm) maximum

Power supply

cord Wiring requirements

230-volt (207 min. - 253 max.)

0-12 amps

15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker

Use on single outlet circuit only.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

��

(0.6 cm)

/2"

3/4

Recommended grounding method

This air conditioner must be grounded. This air conditioner is

equipped with a power supply cord having a grounded 3 prong

plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be

plugged into a mating, grounded 3 prong outlet, grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet

is not available, it is the customer' s responsibility to have a

properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrical

installer.

It is the customer's responsibility:

�To contact a qualified electrical installer.

�To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -

latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Power Supply Cord

NOTE: Your unit’s device may differ from the ones shown.

This room air conditioner is equipped with a power supply cord

required by UL. This power supply cord contains state-of-t he-art

electronics that sense leakage current. If the cord is crushed, the

electronics detect leakage current and pow er will be

disconnected in a fraction of a second.

To test your power supply cord:

1. Plug power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

2. Press RESET.

3. Press TEST (listen for click; Reset button will trip and pop

out).

4. Press and release RESET (listen for click; Reset button will

latch and remain in). The power supply cord is ready for

operation.

NOTES:

�The Reset button must be pushed in for proper operation.

�The power supply cord must be replaced if it fails to trip when

the test button is pressed or fails to reset.

�Do not use the power supply cord as an off/on switch. The

power supply cord is designed as a protective device.

�A damaged power supply cord must be replaced with a new

power supply cord obtained from the product manufacturer

and must not be repaired.

�The power supply cord contains no user serviceable parts.

Opening the tamper-resistant case voids all warranty and

performance claims.

A. Reset button

B. Test button

TEST

RESET

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Installation Instructions

Unpacking

Remove packaging materials

�Remove and dispose of/recycle packaging materials.

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning

on the air conditioner. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap

over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water

and dry.

�Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These

products can damage the surface of your air conditioner.

�Handle air conditioner gently.

1. Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place it on

cardboard.

2. Remove shipping screws from the rear of the cabinet.

3. Remove the window lock bracket and screw from the air

conditioner and set aside.

4. Remove the ground screw and ground wire from the front of

the air conditioner base. Save the ground screw.

5. Pull on handles to slide air conditioner out of cabinet. Place

air conditioner on cardboard.

NOTE: Do not lift, push, pull or remove any expanded

polystyrene (foam) from inside the air conditioner. It is not

packing material.

A. Shipping screws

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

A. Window lock bracket screw

B. Window lock bracket

A. Green ground wire

B. Ground screw

A. Handles

A B

Window Installation (on some models)

NOTES:

�Handle air conditioner gently.

�Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the

opening during installation or removal.

�The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner

should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded

3 prong outlet.

�Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

�Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

Attach Top Channel

NOTE: Attach top channel and side curtains to air conditioner

cabinet before placing cabinet in window.

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

2. Place top channel on top of air conditioner cabinet, lining up

the 4 holes in top channel with the 4 holes on top of air

conditioner cabinet.

3. Using 4 - #10 x ³⁄₈" washer-head Phillips thread-cutting

screws, attach top channel to air conditioner cabinet.

Attach Side Curtains

1. Locate provided bag of screws.

2. Insert top and then bottom of right-hand curtain housing in

top and bottom curtain channels on air conditioner.

Top view

Bottom view

3. Extend right-hand curtain outward so you may insert the

first screw through the middle hole of the curtain. Using #10 x

¹⁄₄" pan-head Phillips screw, screw curtain to middle hole in

air conditioner cabinet.

NOTE: This screw is required to correctly attach curtain (top

to bottom) to the air conditioner cabinet.

4. While the right-hand curtain is still extended, insert #10 x ¹⁄₄"

pan-head Phillips screws into the top and bottom slots of

curtain. Screw curtain to the top and bottom holes in the air

conditioner cabinet.

5. Slide the curtain housing into the curtain channels as far as it

will go.

6. Repeat above steps for the left-hand curtain.

Attach foam adhesive seal

Attach foam adhesive seal along the bottom of the curtain

bottom channel.

A. Top channel

B. #10 x

³⁄₈

" washer-head Phillips thread-cutting screws

A. Curtain housing

B. Curtain top channel on air conditioner

A. Curtain housing

B. Curtain bottom channel on air conditioner

A. Curtain housing

B. Foam adhesive seal

Install Cabinet into Window

�Handle air conditioner gently.

�Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the

opening during installation or removal.

�The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner

should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded

3 prong outlet.

�Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

�Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

1. Center empty cabinet in window. Check that lower rail of air

conditioner cabinet is behind and against back side of

windowsill. Maintain a firm hold on the air conditioner

cabinet. Lower window sash to hold cabinet in place.

2. Measure the distance between the right-hand side of the

cabinet and the inside of the window channel.

3. Repeat for the left side. Adjust the cabinet until the distance

on each side is the same.

4. Use a ³⁄₁₆" drill bit to drill 4 starter holes ³⁄₈" deep through the 4

holes in the cabinet and into the windowsill.

5. Attach cabinet to windowsill with 4 - #10 x ¹⁄₂" pan-head

Phillips screws.

6. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so

that water will run to the outside.

Attach Side Curtains to Window Frame

1. Pull left-hand curtain out until it fits into window channel. Use

a³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter hole through the hole in the

curtain housing and into the lower window sash.

Front View

Top View

2. Insert one of the #10 x ³⁄₄" round-head screws through the

threaded hole in the top of the curtain.

3. Repeat for right-hand curtain.

Attach Support Brackets

1. Attach support bracket to the cabinet by aligning the holes in

the bracket with the holes in the cabinet.

A. Window sash

B. Empty cabinet

C. Window channel

A. #10 x

�⁄₂

" pan-head Phillips screws

B. Windowsill

A. Left-hand curtain

B. Window channel

C. #10 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

A. #10 x

³⁄₄

" round-head screw

A. Align holes in cabinet with holes in support bracket.

2. Using #10 x ⁷⁄₈" pan-head Phillips screws, attach bracket to

cabinet. Repeat for other bracket.

3. Turn the adjustment bolt for each bracket until the bolt

touches the wall.

4. Turn the locking nut on adjustment bolt to lock in position.

Complete Installation

1. Insert seal behind the top of the lower window sash and

against the glass of the upper window.

2. Place one window-lock bracket on top of lower window and

against upper window sash on each side of window.

3. Use a ³⁄₃₂" drill bit to drill a starter holes through the holes in

each bracket into the window sash.

4. Attach both window-lock brackets to window sash with #10 x

³⁄₄" round-head screws to secure window in place.

Through-the-Wall Cabinet Installation

NOTES:

�Handle air conditioner gently.

�Be sure your air conditioner cabinet does not fall out of the

opening during installation or removal.

�The place where the power cord exits the air conditioner

should be no more than 4 ft (122 cm) from a grounded

3 prong outlet.

�It is the customer's responsibility and obligation to have this

product installed by a qualified technician familiar with

through-the-wall room air conditioner installations.

�Do not block the louvers on the front panel.

�Do not block the louvers on the outside of the air conditioner.

Option 1—Wood, metal or plastic molding

When using a wood, metal or plastic molding, the wood frame

should line up with inside wall as shown.

Option 2—Plastered wall with no molding

If the plastered wall is to be flush with the cabinet and no molding

is used, the wood frame must be set ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) into the inside

wall.

Install Wood Frame

1. Construct wood frame. See “Location Requirements” for

dimensions.

2. Measure outside width and height of frame to determine wall

opening dimensions.

3. Cut opening through the wall. Remove and save insulation.

NOTES:

�Dimension for depth depends on wall thickness and type

of molding.

�Do not block louvers in air conditioner cabinet.

A. Support bracket

B. Locking nut

C. Adjustment bolt

A. Window lock brackets

B. Window rail seal

C. Upper window glass

A. Molding

B. Inside wall

C. Wood frame

D. Louvers

A CB

A. Plastered wall

B. Inside wall

C. Wood frame

D. Louvers

A C

�Use 1" (2.5 cm) or thicker lumber for wood frame.

4. Apply wood preservative to the outside exposed surface.

5. Insert the frame in the wall opening. Square and level frame.

6. Attach frame securely to the wall.

Install Cabinet into Wood Frame

1. Remove top channel and both side channels using a ¹⁄₄" nut

driver or socket wrench. Discard top channel and both side

channels.

2. Insert cabinet into the framed wall opening. The top of the

cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) into the room. If there is

trim, the cabinet should extend ³⁄₄" (19.1 mm) past the trim.

3. Use a level to check that cabinet is level side to side.

4. Check that air conditioner cabinet is tilted to the outside so

that water will run to the outside.

5. Reuse the insulation to seal opening between cabinet and

frame.

6. Use existing holes in sides and top of cabinet and 7 - #10 x

1" wood screws (not provided) to attach cabinet to frame.

NOTE: Do not overtighten screws or cabinet will distort and

provide a poor air seal between cabinet and air conditioner.

7. Caulk all outside wall openings around cabinet.

Complete Installation

NOTE: Handle air conditioner gently.

1. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the

cabinet.

2. Insert air conditioner into cabinet.

A. Outside width

B. Outside height

C. Depth

A. Remove these screws

³⁄₄

" (19.1 mm) extending into room

B. Trim

A. Level

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

air conditioner.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

A. Make sure the free end of the ground wire is outside of the cabinet.

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