Model/modle : 87795021

MPS1-08CRN1-BH9

3
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Operator's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety rules ......................................................................................................................................2
Electrical information ..........................................................................................................................2
Operating conditions ........................................................................................................................3

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................3
Names of parts..................................................................................................................................4
AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES
Electronic control operating instructions ..........................................................................................5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating instructions ................................................................................................................... ...6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Location ...........................................................................................................................................8
Window kit installation .....................................................................................................................8
Exhaust hose installation ................................................................................................................ .11
Water drainage .................................................................................................................................12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...... ... ... ...............................................................................................13

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .................................................... ..........................................................1
REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ...... .............................. ...........................................................15

WARRANTY ... ..................... ...............................................................................................................22

The rating data indicated on the rating label is based on the testing
condition of installing the un-extended air exhaust duct without adaptor
(The duct and the adaptor are listed in the accessories chart in this
Instruction Manual).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safet y rules
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, these instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage.

Always do this

Never do this
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room
such as a bathroom or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands or
when barefoot.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel with
anything other than your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed covers. Never use this
appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has
been dropped or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.
Always use the switch on the control panel.
Do not cover or obsturct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or to come
into contact with the unit. Do not use the unit in the
presence of flammable substances or vapours such
as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc.
Do not allow children to operate the unit
unsupervised.
Do not use this product for functions other than
those described in this instruction manual.

Your air conditioner should be protected fom

rmoisture,e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc.
Do not place or store your air conditioner where it
can fall or be pulled into water or any other liquid.
Unplug immediately.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical
position and stand on a stable, level surface during
use.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to carry out
repairs. If the power supply cord is damaged it
must be repaired by a qualified technician.
Keep a free area of at least 1 ft (30 cm) all around the
unit from walls, furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use,
turn off the unit and unplug from the main power
supply immediately.

Energy Saving Tips

Use the unit in the recommended room size.

Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.
Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
Keep the filters clean.
Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out.
W ARN I NG

For your safety

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Prevent fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. Do not remove
any prongs from the power cord.
WAR NI NG

Electrical Information

Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This information can be found
on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is
important. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock
hazards.
Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend
to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified
electrician install a proper receptacle.
Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Operating conditions
The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range indicated below:
MODE

OOM TEMPERATURE

COOL
DRY

Note: Perform ance may be reduc ed outside of these o perating t emperatu res.

Accessories
PARTS

PAR TS NA ME

Q UA N TIT Y

Exhaust hose, adapter (flat mouth)

1 set

Window slider kit and bolt

(The bolt is in the poly bag containing
the instruction manual)

1 set

Foam seal (non-adhesive type)

1 pc

Foam seal (adhesive type)

2 pcs

Remote control and battery

(For remote control models only)

1 set

Drain hose

1 pc

Check that all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation instructions
for their usage.

NOTE: All i llustrations in this manual are for explanation purposes only. Your air conditioner
may be slightly different. The actual unit shall prevail.

Suggested tools for window kit installation

1. Screwdriver(medium size Phillips)
2. Tape measure or ruler
3. Knife or scissors
4. Saw (In the event that th e window kit needs to be cut dow n in size because
the window is too narrow for direct insta llation)

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
NAMES OF PARTS
Front
1

Control Panel

Horizontal Louver Control Lever

(adjust manually)

Carrying Handle
(both sides)

Remote Signal Receptor

Panel

Fig. 1

Rear

6 Upper Air Filter

(Behind the grille)

6
9
7

10

Air Outlet

Wheel

Air Intake

10 Drain Outlet

12

11 Air Intake

11

12 Lower Air Filter

(Behind the grille)

13 Bottom Tray Drain Outlet

13

Fig.2

AIR CONDITIONER FEATURES

ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Befo re you begin, th oroughly familia rize yourself wit h the control panel and remote control
and all its functions, then locate the symbol for the fu nctions desired.
Th e uni t can be co n t r o ll ed b y the u ni t contr o l pan el alo ne or w i th the r em ote control.

CONTROL PA NEL OF THE AIR CONDITIONER

Fig.3
MODE se le c t button
Use to select the desired operating mode.
Each time yo u press the butt on, a mod e
is selected in a sequence that goes from
AUTO, COOL, DRY,and FAN. The mode
indicator light illuminates under the different
modes (Fig.3).
SLEEP button
Used to initiate the SLEEP function.

UP ( ) and DOWN( ) button

Used to adjust (increase / decrease)
temperature settings(1 C/2 F increments)
in a range of 17 C(62 F) to 30 C(88 F) or
the TIMER setting in a range of 0~24hrs.
O

FAN bu t t on
Controls the fan speed. Press to select the fan
speed from three speeds: LOW, HI and AUTO .
The fan speed indicator light illuminates under
different fan settings except AUTO speed. When you
select AUTO fan speed, all fan indicator lights turn
off.
LED Di s p lay
Sh ows th e s et temperatu re in " C " or
O
" F" an d the Aut o- timer setting s.
When in DRY and FAN modes, it sh ows
th e r oom te mp erat ure.
Error cod es:
E1- Room temperature s ensor e rrorUnplug the unit and plug it back in.
If error repeats, call for service.
E2- Evapo rator temperatu re sens or erro rUnplug the un it and plug it ba ck in.
If error repeats, call fo r servic e.
E4- Display panel communication errorUnplug the un it and plug it ba ck in.
If error repeats, call fo r servic e.
E0- Unit m alfuncti on-- Unplug the unit an d
plug it back in. If error repeats, call for
service .

NOTE: The screen can display temperature in Fahrenheit or

Celsius degrees. To convert from one to the other, press
and hold the Up and Down buttons at the same time, for 3
seconds.

POWE R button
Use to turn the power off or on.
TIMER button
Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and
AUTO OFF stop time program, in conjuction
with the
&
buttons.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO operation
- When you set the air conditioner in
AUTO mode, it will automatically select
cooling,or fan only operation depending
on what temperature you have selected
and the room temperature.
- The air conditioner will control the room
temperature automatically to the
temperature set by you.
- Under AUTO mode, you can not select
the fan speed.

Pro tection code:

P1- Bottom tray is full - Connect t he
drain h ose and drain t he colle cted
water a way. If error re peats, call
for ser vice.
NOTE: When more than one error occurs,
the priority of the code display order is:
E4--E2--E1--P1.

FAN operat ion

Operating Instructions
COOL operation
- Press the MODE button until the COOL
indicator light comes on.
- Press the ADJUST buttons " " or " " to
select your desired room temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of
17 C-3 0 C/62 F-88 F.
- Press the FAN SPEED button to cho ose the
fan speed.
O

cannot

in the

SLEE P opera tion

When the SLEEP button is pressed, the
selected temperature will increase ( in
cooling mode) by 1 OC/2 OF in 30 minutes.
The temperature will then increase ( in
cooling mode) by another 1 O C/2 O F after an
additional 30 minutes. This new
temperature will be maintained for 7 hours
before it returns to the originally selected
temperature. This ends the Sleep mode
and the unit will continue to operate as
originally programmed
NOTE: This feature is unavailable under
FAN or DRY mode.

DRY operation
- Press the MODE button until the DRY
indicator light comes on.
- Under this mode, you cannot select a fan
speed or adjust the temperatu re. The fan
mo tor o perates at LOW speed.
- Keep windows and door s closed for the
best dehumidifying effect.
- Do not connect the duct in the window.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

to
- When the unit is on, press the Timer button to start the Auto-off program. The
indicator light illuminates. Press the UP
or DOWN button to select the desired time.
Press the TIMER button again within 5 seconds, the Auto-on program is initiated and the
indicator light illuminates. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired
Auto-on start time. When both timer settings have been made, both the and
indicator
lights will be on.
- When the unit is off, press the Timer button
to initiate the Auto-on program, then the
indicator light illuminates. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Auto-on start
time. Press it again within five seconds to start the Auto-off program, then the indicator light
illuminates. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired Auto-off time. When both
timer settings have been made, both the and indicator light illuminating.
- Press or hold the UP or DOWN button to change the Auto time in 0.5 hour increments,up to
10 hours, then in 1 hour increments up to 24 hours. The control panel will count down the time
remaining until start.
- The system will automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting if there
is no operation in a five second period.
- Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel the Auto
Start/ Stop timed program.
- When a malfunction (E1 , E2 or E4,) occurs, the Auto Start/Stop timed program will also be
cancelled.

Ot h e r fea t u r es
A u t o -Re s t ar t
If the u nit turns of f u nexpec tedly due t o a power
outage or interruption,it wi ll restart automatically with
the previ ous s et tin g w he n t he power resumes.

A djust
m anuall y

Fig.4

Wai t 3 m i nut e s be fo r e r es u m i ng o p er at i o n
Afte r the unit has s topped, it ca n not be r estar ted
i n t he fir st 3 m in ut es. This is to pr ot ect t he unit.
Operat ion w ill autom aticall y s tart a ft er 3 minutes.
A ir f l ow dir ec t i on a dj u s t m en t
Ad ju st t h e a ir fl o w di r ect i on m an ua ll y
(Fi g. 4):
Th e louver c an be s et to the d es ire d p os iti on
manua lly.
D o n ot pl ac e a ny he avy ob jec ts or ot her lo ads
on t he louve r, doing s o w ill dama ge th e unit.
Ens ur e t he lo uv er is f u l ly o pe ne d in the heat
mode.
K eep t he lo uv er fu ll y o pene d du ri n g
o pe r at io n.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (optional)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATION

Fig.5

A:30cm (11.8")-100cm (39.4") B: 30cm (11.8")

Horizon ta l
win do w

The air conditioner should be placed on a firm

foundation to minimize noise and vibration. For
safe and secu re positioning, place the unit on a
smooth, level flo or strong enough to support the unit.
The unit has casters for easier placement, but it should
only be rolled on smooth, flat surfaces. Use caution
when rolling on carpeted surfaces. Do not attempt to
roll the unit over objects.
The unit must be placed within reach of a properly
rated, grounde d socket.
Never place any obstacles around the air inlet or
outlet of the unit.
Allow at least 11.8" (30 cm) to 39.4" (100 cm) of space
from the wall for efficient air-conditioning (see Fig.5).

Window Slider Kit Installation

Window Slider Kit

22.1"( 56.2cm).
38.6"( 98.2cm).

Fig.6

Your window slider kit has been designed to fit most

vertical
applications. However, it may be necessary for you to
improvise/modify some aspects of the installation
procedures for certain types of window. Please refer
to Fig. 6& Fig.7 for minimum and maximum window
openings.Window slider kit can be attached with a bolt
(see Fig.7a).
hole A
The other piece of window slider kit would not be necessary.
A in the

Horizontal
window
bolt

Window Slider Kit

22.1"( 56.2cm).
38.6"( 98.2cm).

Window slider kit

Fig.7
Hole A

Fig.7a

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (optional)

Foam seal A
(adhesive type)

Fig. 8

Window kit
22.1 ~ 38.6
windowsill
Fig.9

Installation in a double-hung sash

window
1. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper
length and attach it to the windowsill. See Fig.8
2. Attach the window slider kit to the windowsill.
Adjust the length of the window slider kit according
to the width of window, shorten the adjustable window
kit if the width of window is less than 22.1 inches.
Open the window sash and place the window slider
kit on the windowsill. Fig.9.
3. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper
length and attach it on the top of the window kit.
See Fig.10.
4. Close the window sash securely against the
window kit.

Window kit

5. Cut the foam seal (non-adhesive type) to an

appropriate length and seal the open gap
between the closed top window sash and outer
window sash. See Fig.11.

windowsill
Fi g.10

Foam seal (non-adhesive type)

Fig.11

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (optional)

Foam seal A
(adhesive type)

Fig.12

Window
panel
22.1 ~ 38.6

Installation in a sliding sash window

1. Cut the foam seal A (adhesive type) to the proper

length and attach it to the window frame. See Fig.12.
2. Attach the window slider kit to the windowsill.
Adjust the length of the window slider kit according
to the width of window, shorten the adjustable window
kit if the width of window is less than 22.1 inches.
Open the window sash and place the window slider
kit on the windowsill. See Fig.13.
3. Cut the foam seal (adhesive type) to the proper
length and attach it on the top of the window kit .
See Fig.14.

Fig. 13

4. Close the sliding sash securely against the window kit.

5. Cut the foam seal (non-adhesive type) to an
appropriate length and seal the open gap
between the closed side window sash and
outer window sash. See Fig.15.
Fig.14

Foam seal (non-adhesive type)

Fig.15

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (optional)

Ex ha ust h os e inst a llat ion:

The exhaust hose and adaptor must be installed or removed
in accordance with the installation of the unit.

Fig.16

COOL or AUTO mode

Install

FAN or DEHUMIDIFY mode

Remove

1. Install the window exhaust adaptor B onto the exhaust

hose as shown in Fig.16. Refer to the previous
pages for window kit installation.
2. Push the exhaust hose into the airoutlet opening along the
the arrow direction(See Fig.17).
.
Fig.1 7

Note:
Cover the hole using the adaptor cap when not in use.
The duct can b e compressed or extended moderately
accordin g to the installation requirements, but it is
preferable to ke ep the duct l ength to a minimum.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OVER BEND THE DUCT (SEE Fig.18)
Fig 18

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Water drainage:
R emove the
drain plug

During dehumidifying modes, remove the drain

plug from the back of the unit. You can also connect
the 3/4''(1.9cm) garden hose (locally purchased by
consumer) onto the drain connector (5/8''(1.58cm)
universal female mender already on the unit). For
models without a drain connector, just attach

the drain hose to the hole. Place the open end

of the hose directly over the drain area in your
basement floor. Please refer to Fig.19 & 20.

Fig.19

D rain plug

Continuou s
drain hos e

When the water level in the bottom tray reaches

a predetermined level, the unit beeps 8 times and
the digital display area shows "P1". At this time
the air conditioning/dehumidification process will
immediately stop. However, the fan motor will
continue to operate (this is normal).
Carefully move the unit to a drain location,
remove the bottom drain plug and let the

Fig.20

water drain away (Fig.21). Reinstall the bottom

drain plug and restart the machine until the " P1"
symbol disappears. If the error repeats, call for
service.

Bottom dra in plug

Fig.21

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Upper filter
(take out)

Lower filter
(take out)
Fig .22

IMPORTANT:
1) Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning or servicing.
2) Do not use gasoline, thinner or other chemicals to clean
the unit.
3) Do not wash the unit directly under a tap or using a hose.
It may cause electrical shock.
4) If the power cord is damaged, it should be repaired by
the manufacturer or its authorized agent.

1. Air filter
-

Clean the air filter at least once every two weeks to prevent
dust from affecting fan operation.
- Removal
This unit has three filters. Take the upper filter out in the
direction of the arrow (Fig.22).
- Cleaning
Wash the air filter by immersing it gently in warm water
(about 40OC/104O F) with a mild detergent. Rinse the filter
and dry it in a shady place.
- Mounting
Install the upper air filter after cleaning, then insert the side
filter into the unit and install the lower filter by using the
screws (see Fig.23).
NOTE: The upper (lower) grilles and the upper (lower)air filters
are connected and can be separated.
,,

Upper filter
(install)

Lower filter
(install)
Fig .23

2. Unit enclosure
- Use a lint-free cloth soaked with mild detergent to clean
the unit enclosure. Dry enclosure with a clean cloth.
3. If the unit will be idle for a long time
-

Remove the rubber plug at the back of the unit and attach
a hose to drain outlet . Place the open end of the hose
directly over the drain area in your basement floor
(See Fig.19 & 20).
Remove the plug from the bottom drain outlet, all water
in the bottom tray will drain out (See Fig.21).
Keep the appliance running on FAN mode for half a day
in a warm room to dry the appliance's inner parts and
prevent mold.
Stop the appliance and unplug it, wrap the cord and
attach it with the tape. Remove batteries from the
remote control.
Clean the air filter and reinstall it.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

TROUB L ESHOOTING
TROUBLES

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SUGGEST REMEDIES

1. Uni t does not

- P1 appears in the display window

Drain the water in the bottom tray.

start when
pressing on/of f
button

- Room temperature is lower than

the set temperature.(Cooling mode)
- The windows or doors in the room
are not closed.

2. Air is not cool enough

- There are heat sources inside the

Remove the heat sources if possible.

room.

is blocked.

Connect the duct and make

sure it can function properly.

- Temperature setting is too high.

Decrease the set temperature.

- Air filter is blocked by dust.

Clean the air filter.

- The floor is not level or not flat

Place the unit on a flat, level

enough.
5. Gurgling sou nd

Make sure all the windows and

doors are closed.

- Exhaust air duct is not connected or

4. Noise or vibrati on

Reset the temperature.

floor if possible.

- The sound comes from the

This sound is normal.

refrigerant flowing inside the

air conditioner.

6. Power shut off in

heating mode

- Caused by the unit's overheating

protection function. When the
t emperat ure at the air out le t
O
O
e x c e e d s 70 C/158 F, the unit
wi ll stop .

14

Switch on again after the unit

has cool down.

CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

getting

powered
back of the remote,

AAA batteries

containers to protect the environment

Do not recharge batteries or dispose of them in fire.

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INSTRUCTIONS

RG51B30/CE

AAA

Only Celsius Scale (C) for RG51B30/CE

increments

increments

following sequence:

remote

Model: RG51B30/CE

speeds:

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INSTRUCTIONS

TEMP.( C)
AUTO

8
TEMP

2
5
6
7

1
3

MODE

8
9
10
11

for when you are sleeping

NOTE: While the unit is running under SLEEP mode, it would be cancelled
if ON/OFF, FAN SPEED, SLEEP or MODE button is pressed.

10

Model: RG51B30/CE

any other settings.

11

screen

SET TEMPERATURE

the LOCK button has been pressed.

display.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Mode
TEMP.( C)
AUTO

MODE
TEMP

TEMP

(88F)

MODE

NOTE
runs in either COOL, DRY or DRY modes

cannot select

set.

Mode

TEMP.( C)
AUTO

MODE
TEMP

TEMP

(88F)
2

MODE

NOTE

Mode
TEMP.( C)
AUTO

MODE
TEMP

MODE

NOTE

cannot select
set.

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INSTRUCTIONS

When this button is pressed,

control sends

control displays

control sends

19

INSTRUCTIONS

3. Wait for about 3 seconds and the digital display area will show the temperature
again. Now this function is activated.

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INSTRUCTIONS

h
home.
Example:
setting.
Start
Stop
On

3.

Set

h
Example:

Start
Off

Stop

Set

CAUTION

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WARRANTY

Thank you for purchasing this UBERHAUS product. These products have
been made to meet high standards of quality and are guaranteed for
domestic use against manufacturing faults for a period of 36 months from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
In case of any malfunction of your product (failure, missing part, etc.),
please contact one of our service technicians using our toll-free service line
at 1-866-206-0888, from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard
Time. RONA reserves the right to repair or replace the defective product, at
its discretion.
The product is guaranteed for 36 months if used for normal purposes and is
valid for the original buyer only. Any warranty is deemed invalid if the product
has been overloaded or used improperly, subject to neglect or attempted to
be repaired by anyone other than an authorized agent. Heavy-duty, daily
professional or hire usage are not guaranteed. RONA is not responsible for
any costs related to labour, injuries or any other loss incurred during the
product installation, repair or replacement, including any indirect or
consequential damages.
Due to continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change
the product specifications without prior notice.

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