User manual ALPATEC UNICO EASY

[. . . ] GENERAL INFORMATION We wish to thank you, first of all, for purchasing an air-conditioner produced by our company. We are sure you will be happy with it because it represents the state of the art in the technology of home air conditioning. This manual serves to provide you with the instructions and explanations you need to make the best possible use of your air-conditioner. We suggest that you read it carefully before starting to use the appliance. [. . . ] Should a fault occur in the condensation water discharge system, the air conditioner will stop completely and all the LEDs that are alight will switch-off. To operate the unit temporarily while waiting for the arrival of the service technician, the water contained in the air conditioner can be drained by performing the following operations: - Place a container with a capacity of at least 1 litre centrally underneath the conditioner. - With the thumb and forefinger, grasp the rubber stopper located centrally in the lower part of the conditioner and remove it from its seat (fig. PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Air conditioners of this type do not require any particular routine maintenance except: - Cleaning or washing the room air filter when the green led lights up (see user manual). - Cleaning of "external air" battery, to be done as needed, depending on the amount of dirt in the external air, once or twice a year. - Cleaning can be done using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush, taking particular care not to damage the aluminium heat exchanger baffles. It may be necessary to use water and detergents to remove heavily encrusted dirt. Before you leave the site of installation you should gather up all packing material and use a damp cloth to remove any traces of dust that may have deposited on the machine during assembly . These operations, though certainly not essential, have a beneficial effect as they enhance the professional image of the installer in the eyes of the client. To prevent unnecessary calls by the user, before you leave the site of installation it is also a good idea to: - Explain the contents of the Instruction Manual to the user. - Explain when and how he should contact the Service Department IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS Installation and connection of the air conditioner should be carried out by specialized personnel in possession of the qualifications specified in Law 46/90. ) should ever obstruct the normal flow of air from either the internal or external gratings. Never lean or, worse yet, sit on the casing of the air conditioner as this could cause serious damage to the external parts. If the unit leaks water, switch it off immediately and disconnect it from the power mains. The air conditioner must not be installed in rooms where explosive gasses develop or where there are conditions of heat and humidity beyond the maximum limits indicated in the installation manual. 1) Service microkey 2) Red Stand-by LED; 3) Green LED signalling the air conditioner is switched on; 4) Orange LED signalling the switch on and/or off program is enabled; 5) Green LED signalling the appliance is running in automatic function; 6) Transparent remote control signal reception zone. REMOVING THE REMOTE CONTROL To remove the remote control from the conditioner, use the special key provided. Insert the key in the seat located on the control panel and turn it anticlockwise about 90° (fig. Grasp the rear part of the remote control and, turning it slightly, extract it from its seat. To replace the remote control in its seat, repeat the same operation in reverse order. It is not essential to lock the remote control with the key again unless this is deemed necessary. SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE AND FUNCTION MANAGEMENT To manage the appliance using the remote control, insert the plug on the appliance to the mains power supply outlet. [. . . ] HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS To ensure the indoor air is filtered correctly and to guarantee that your air conditioner runs efficiently, it is vital to clean the air filters regularly. When the appliance has been in use for a certain amount of time, the green LED (3) on the control panel (fig. 13) starts to flash indicating that it is time to clean the air filters. switch off the air conditioner by pressing the mini service button on the control panel. [. . . ]