Pinguino PAC 290 U User manual

OWNERS’ MANUAL

PAC 290 U Portable Windowless

Air-Conditioner

IMPORTANT: NOTE MAINTENANCE NEEDS ON PAGE 14

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 1

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

- Read all instructions.

- To protect against fire, electrical shock and personal injury, do not

immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.

- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

- Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the

appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination,

repair or adjustment.

- The use of accessory attachments or spare parts not recommended

by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock or

personal injury.

- Do not use outdoors.

- Do not use the appliance for other than the intended use.

- Do not place any strain on the power cord. Avoid twisting and/or tan-

gling.

- Ensure that outlet vent of exhaust hose is kept debris-clear and

obstruction free.

- Ensure that ventilation holes on the rear of the machine and front lou-

vers are not blocked.

- The Pinguino should not be installed where the atmosphere could

contain combustible gases.

- Avoid using Pinguino in oily or sulphurous atmospheres or near sour-

ces of heat.

- Wait at least 3 minutes before restarting, after the air-conditioner has

been switched off or the thermostat setting changed.

- Before moving the air-conditioner, remove tank and empty water

from collectiong tray (see instructions for drainage at page 12).

- Do not place hot or heavy objects on the appliance.

- Clean air filter every week (see instructions at page 13).

-Important: If you need to use an extension cord, please be sure to

use a heavy duty extension cord (minimum 14 gauge).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 2

Dear user,

We thank you for purchasing the

Pinguino air-conditioner and congra-

tulate you on your wise choice.

For optimal results please read this

manual carefully before installing or

operating.

We know that the Pinguino will main-

tain your environment pleasingly

comfortable at all times.

With best wishes

De Longhi America, Inc.

If you have any questions about the operation

or service of your Pinguino, please call our

toll-free service number 1-800-322-3848 or

1 - 877-235-1052 in the U.S. or no. (905) 238-

1313 in Canada.

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 3

30.65

Water tank capacity pints

SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply voltage V 110-120

8500*

7500*

6,5/ 990

212

adjustable

R 22

Overload relay

see rating label

22”,05

28”,74

15”,35

Frequency Hz

Cooling capacity:

With water Btu

With air Btu

Current consumption A/W

Air flow capacity cfm.

Room thermostat (34° to 102°F)

Dimensions: width in.

height in.

depth in.

Net weight lbs.

Refrigerant system (freon)

Compressor protection

Freon charge lb. (gr)

*Data according to pending standard testing procedures subject to review by the U.S. Dept. of

Energy.

OPTIMUM OPERATING RANGE

ROOM TEMPERATURE 70°F - 90°F

ROOM HUMIDITY FACTOR

FREQUENCY

VOLTAGE

50% - 80% RH

POWER

SUPPLY

60 HZ

115V

see rating label

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 4

Air outlet grid

Air filter

Air intake grid

Exaust hose

Power cable comp.

Manually resettable red button

Castor

Castor stops

Water collecting tray

Water container compartment door

Control panel

Water container

ILLUSTRATED MAIN FEATURES LIST

Programmer (timer)

Handle

Water collecting tray drainage tube

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 5

ILLUSTRATED ACCESSORY LIST Table 1

DESCRIPTION SUPPLIED

Exhaust hose 1

Permanent wall vent 1

Caster stop 2

Descaling fluid 1

Window nozzle 1

Adjustable window bracket 1

Suction disc 2

ACCESSORY CHECK

Check that all parts listed in Table 1 are included.

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 6

PERMANENT INSTALLATION

The Pinguino accessories include one wall vent for

exhausting your Pinguino. Once installed, this vent

is the only item needed for using Pinguino.

Permanent installation outlet holes must be in an

exterior wall and opening diameter should not

exceed 4”1/2.

INSIDE OUTSIDE

4”.17

in a window pane

INSIDE OUTSIDE

4”.17

through the wooden base-sec-

tion of a door or window







,,





INSIDE OUTSIDE

through the wall

4”.17

1”

fig. 1

fig. 2 fig. 3

fig. 4

In case of fixed installation, air discharged

from rear hose has been extracted from the

room where the appliance is installed.

Check that the room (especially if small) is

not “air-tight”; a drop in pressure would

cause irregular functioning, which could

consequently activate reset switch. Air

entering through door and window cracks

is normally sufficient. If deemed, necessary

leave a door ajar (approx. 1/2 inch is enou-

gh).

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 7

TEMPORARY INSTALLATION

Note: In both cases (permanent and temporary installations) make sure that the Pinguino is positio-

ned on level ground. If necessary use the two caster stops for the front casters

This installation makes it easy to

use Pinguino in any room, provi-

ded there is a window or a door: it

allows you to use the Pinguino

immediately (Fig. 5).

Suction discs may be used to

keep window or door closed (Fig.

6).

Pinguino is equipped with an adju-

stable window bracket. If you have a

sash window, place the bracket on

the window sill, extend the bracket

fully within the window frame and

lower the window onto the bracket.

Insert the nozzle of the exhaust hose

into the slot, then connect the hose

to the air conditioner (Fig. 7).

Thanks to the wing nut, it’s possible to

use the window bracket also for sliding

windows. Position the hole of the

bracket so to allow a correct installa-

tion of the exhaust hose (see the fol-

lowing instructions).

30 cm

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR USE

1) Fit the exhaust tube in place; if your conditioner is sup-

plied with a bayonet tube, it is fitted as illustrated in the

diagram.

2) For permanent installation, place the appliance near the

wall or window outlet. Make sure it is standing on a

level surface and fit the special shock absorbers/castor

stops underneath the castors.

1) Water collects at this point 2) Bend this section 3) Bend this section

NO YES YES

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Check that the power supply voltage is 115 V ~ 60 Hz.

Important: if you need to use and extension cord, please be sure to

use a heavy duty extension cord (minimum 14 gauge).

Before connecting the Pinguino to power supply, make sure that all

switches on the front control panel are in the OFF position.

Connect power cord found in storage compartment at rear of the

Pinguino (Fig. 9).

fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 7

fig. 8

fig. 9

window

bracket

Note: Additional exhaust hoses are avilable through Dè longhi

America. For best results we do not recommend using

more than one.

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 8

- Doors and windows of room to be air-

conditioned are closed (with the excep-

tion of temporary installation where a par-

tially opened window is necessary).

- Shade the room as far as possible from

direct sunlight by drawing curtains and/or

lowering blinds or shutters, for economical

and efficient air-cooling.

- Ensure that intake and outlet vents (fig. 2

and 3) are not blocked.

- Make sure there are no sources of heat in

the room.

SPECIAL NOTE

This machine is designed to be used with or without water. Maximum performance is obtained

using water. When used without water, Pinguino will mantain a full 88% of its cooling capacity.

HOW TO PREPARE WATER CONTAINER

Use only clean, salt-free tap water. The water is essential for the air cooling operation and si dischar-

ged in the form of steam through the exhaust outlet. A container full of water lasts for a period that

depends on a number of conditions such as temperature, humidity, insulation, exposure of the room,

number of people present, etc. On average it will last approximately 7 to 10 hours.

When the container is empty, the appliance automatically changes function from water to air. At the

same time, the quantity of air discharged from the rear hose will increase.

FINAL CHECK

In order to obtain the maximum performance from your air-conditioner make sure that:

Open the water container compartment

door, tip the container forwards and lift

up to remove.

Remove the cap, pull out the extenda-

ble tube and fill the container, standing

it on the floor.

After filling, replace the extendable

tube, screw the cap on tightly and

return the container to its place, making

sure the word FRONT is facing out.

During “water condensation” cooling function and in particularly quiet surroundings (eg. bedroom), a

slight gurgling noise may be heard. This may be regarded as perfectly normal.

Warning: Do not use water containing salt, eg. seawater or water treated using softening systems

that utilize kitchen salt.

fig. 10

fig. 11

fig. 12 fig. 13

fig. 14

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 9

DESCRIPTION OF PINGUINO PAC 290U CONTROLS

SETTING THE TIMER

The programmer/timer, like all clocks, must be

set to the exact time. If for example it is 4.00

p.m., turn the dial in a clockwise direction (fol-

lowing the direction of the arrow) until the num-

ber 4 is lined up with the arrow pointer (the

arrows indicates 4:00 p.m. approximately).

Note:Never turn the dial in an anti-clockwise

direction!

The timer is in effect, an electric clock and

works only if the plug is connected to the

power supply. Whenever the plug is discon-

nected or there is a power failure, the program-

mer stops (the clock is then “slow”) and must

be re-set.

The unit can be used in either programmed or

non-programmed mode.

PROGRAMMED MODE

1) Release B timer button.

2) Set the operating times by pushing out the

notches on the dial corresponding to the

period required (each notch represents 15

mins.).

3) Check that the timer indicates the correct

time (see instructions on setting).

4) Select the desired function as shown in the

chart overleaf.

The unit will now switch on and off each

day at the selected times.

Note: To override the programmed operating

times, simply press the ON/OFF key.

NON-PROGRAMMED MODE

1) B TIMER button must be pressed

2) Select the desired function as shown in the

chart on the following page.

arrow pointer

Funzionamento

Operating time

N.B: For technical reasons, the temperature is not expressed in degrees but by a line increasing

in thickness. We therefore recommend that when starting up the appliance, the thermostat

be turned to maximum (thick green line = maximum cold). When the desired temperature

has been reached, turn the thermostat slowly away from the maximum cooling position until

the appliance switches off. Leave the thermostat in this position. The air-conditioner is now

programmed to maintain the exact temperature at all times.

After switching the appliance off, wait at least 3 min. before switching on again.

eg. from 9 to 11 a.m.

ON/OFF pilot light ON/OFF button Thermostat

Selecting fan

speed button

Timer ON/OFF

button

“Alarm” pilot light

Timer ON/OFF

pilot light

Timer

5751000300 PAC290U GB 18-01-2001 16:42 Pagina 10

Other manuals for PAC 290 U

Table of contents

Other Pinguino Air Conditioner manuals

Pinguino

Pinguino CF 210 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino C100 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC 210 U User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PINGUINO PAC600T User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC GSR/MU User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino T90 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino panguino pac 700 t User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PACT100P User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PINGUINO L10 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PACA110 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC 290 U User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC 02 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino C120E User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC AN130ES User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino Pinguino PAC 250 U User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC 75U User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino C100 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino EL Series User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC CN86 Silent User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino CF 210 User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC 75U User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PACT100P User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PACT100P User manual

Pinguino

Pinguino PAC 10 User manual

Popular Air Conditioner manuals by other brands

Spheros

Spheros CC 355 instructions

Bosch

Bosch Climate 5000 SCI 24 CAS/ OU- OUE owner's manual

Panasonic

Panasonic CS-E12HKEW operating instructions

nedis

nedis ACMB1WT7 quick start guide

Samsung

Samsung AR KV Series User & installation manual

Daikin

Daikin FCFV50A Operation manual

Fujitsu

Fujitsu Inverter ASBA30JFC operating manual

Toshiba

Toshiba RAS-M10SMUV-E installation manual

Daikin

Daikin FXLQ20MAVE Operation manual

Hitachi

Hitachi RAS-E24CAK instruction manual

CIAT

CIAT Magister 2 Series Installation, Operation, Commissioning, Maintenance

Bestron

Bestron AAC6000 instruction manual

Hisense

Hisense 7K Use and Installation Instructions

Frigidaire

Frigidaire FFRE0533S1E0 Use & care guide

Samsung

Samsung AS09HM3N user manual

Frigidaire

Frigidaire CRA073PU11 use & care

Soleus Air

Soleus Air GB-PAC-08E4 operating instructions

McQuay

McQuay MCK020A Technical manual