Supercool

Portable Refrigerated Air Conditioner

Supercool NR-TRB-TRC- FR

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 INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU for choosing a Convair Energy Saving Tips
Air Conditioner. This appliance has
been carefully engineered to bring D Do not locate the air conditioner
you trouble-free personal air where furniture or other objects can
conditioning. Please read this obstruct the air flow.
manual carefully so that you take D Keep curtains and blinds closed
full advantage of the many benefits during the hottest part of the day.
your Convair provides. D Keep the filter clean.
D Set the air conditioner to maximum
This appliance is not intended for use cooling and high fan speed initially,
by persons (including children) with then adjust to a comfortable setting.
reduced physical, sensory or mental D Do not wait until the room is
capabilities, or lack of experience and excessively hot before using the air
knowledge, unless they have been conditioner.
given supervision or instruction in
using the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Do not place anything
through the ventilating slots.

Be sure the appliance has been

securely and correctly installed
according to the installation CONTENTS
instructions contained within this Introduction ......................................1
manual.
Safety ..............................................2
Component location.........................3
Personal Cooling Installing the exhaust hose ..............4

Your Convair is a portable air Control panel ...................................5

conditioning unit that supplies Remote control ................................6
refrigerated air to a personal area Operation .........................................7
within a room. It is not intended to
function as a house or room air Functions ......................................8-9
conditioner. Maintenance ..................................10
Troubleshooting .............................11
Specifications ...........................12-13

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 SAFETY
General Safety Electrical Safety

For indoor use only. Caution ! Check voltage: before

connecting the electrical power cord to
Transport the air conditioner in an a power outlet, check that the air
upright position only, or leave it in an conditioner voltage is the same as your
upright position for at least 2 hours power supply.
before use (Fig 1).
Ensure the appliance has been installed in
Use only in the upright position on a flat accordance with national wiring
level surface and at least 50cm from any regulations.
objects.
Plug the air conditioner directly into a
Ensure the air conditioner is connected to properly installed power outlet. Never use
a correctly grounded power supply (refer an extension cord, double adaptor or multi
to the rating label located at the back of the power outlet board to run this air
unit). conditioner.

Do not place objects on the air conditioner Switch off and unplug when not in use.
or restrict air inlets / outlets (Fig 2).
Do not use in humid environments such as
Closely supervise any children and pets bathrooms or other steamy or wet areas.
when the air conditioner is in use.
Do not touch or operate the air conditioner
Do not store or operate the appliance near with wet/damp hands or when standing
any flammable substances. barefoot.
During operation, water will collect in the Do not pull the unit along by the power cord
bottom tank of the air conditioner. Be or place the power cord near a source of
careful when moving the unit to prevent heat. Always unroll the power cord
water from spilling. completely before use.

If the power cord is damaged, in order to

avoid a hazard, it must be replaced by an
electrician, or similarly qualified person or
service agent.
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2

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 COMPONENT LOCATION
Remote Control compartment
3

Control panel

Air outlet

Handle

Remote
Control

4
Air Intake & Filter

Rating Exhaust Air Outlet

Label

Power cord

Air Intake

Drain

Condensate drain pipe

Exhaust
Exhaust Exhaust
Fitting
Window Kit Hose Fitting
(cooler end)
(window
end)
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 INSTALLING THE EXHAUST

Installing the exhaust hose to the air Note! The minimum distance from the
conditioner (Fig 5). operating air conditioner to any
Step 1: Locate the left hand side of the obstructing objects or walls is 50cm
exhaust hose slot into position on the (Fig 6).
rear of the air conditioner.
Keep the exhaust hose as short and
Step 2: Locate the right hand side of the straight as possible and minimise
exhaust hose into position just above the kinks. This will maximise the cooling
tabs on the rear of the air conditioner. performance.

Step 3: Push downwards on the top of Don’t use extension pieces for the
the right hand corner of the exhaust hose exhaust pipe as this will reduce the
connector until it locks into place. cooling performance.

Hot air and possibly mist will be

Installing the exhaust hose to the emitted from the exhaust hose.
window (Fig 6).
Do not have the condensate hose any
Step 1: Snap the oblong connector into higher than 1.5 metres above the
position on the window attachment. connection point at the air
conditioner.
Step 2: Open the window and fit the
adjustable window attachment. Extend Keep the exhaust hose as straight as
the attachment as required and lock into possible and minimise kinks.
place with the wingnut. Ensure the outlet
is not obscured. The window attachment 5
can be installed horizontally or vertically,
depending on the window.

Step 3: Attach the condensate hose to

the air conditioner. Then run it out
through the rubber grommet in the
window attachment as shown (Fig 6).

50cm

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Engage 3 Push down
LH clip firmly to lock
2 Swing shut “CLICK”

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 CONTROL PANEL
Timer set button Swing Control button Signal Receiving Point Fan speed
Press to enter Press to enable / disable air Receives the infra red
control button 7
Press to cycle fan speed
the timer outlet louvres to sweep from signal from the remote from high to low then back
setting mode. side to side. control. to high speed.

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Temperature Temperature Power Water Full Power Mode

set button set button Indicator button ON/OFF Button select button
Press to decrease the Press to increase the Glows when the air When on, indicates that Press to turn the air Press to cycle between cooling,
outlet temperature. outlet temperature. conditioner is on. the water requires conditioner on and off. auto, fan only (NR/TRB/FR),
draining. heat (TRC only) and dry modes.

NOTE! To avoid damage to the control panel, do not operate with sharp objects.

NR, TRB & FR CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY

Fan Mode
Swing Display Fan Speed Display Cooling Mode
(Cool Only models)

8A

Timer On/Off

Automatic Mode

Temperature
Self-Lock Display Dry Mode
Display

TRC CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY

8B
Heating mode
(reverse cycle models)

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 REMOTE CONTROL
Signal
transmission point
9 10

Display area
Temperature
increase/decrease
buttons

On/Off button
Swing button
Mode button
Battery
Fan speed compartment
adjust button Hold button

Timer button Battery cover

Minute button
Hour button
Clock button

Preparation before operation receiving window on the control panel and

Step 1: Remove the battery cover and insert press the remote button. The air conditioner
new batteries (AAA), making sure the + and - will “beep” when a signal has been received.
match the compartment markings (Fig 10). If there is no beep, press the remote button
Step 2: The remote display will alternately again, ensuring it is within range (6 metres) of
flash “COOL” or “HEAT”. Select the the air conditioner.
operating mode to match your cooler type.
by pressing the MODE button when the If there are two of the same air conditioners
correct setting is displayed. installed, they cannot be controlled
! Select “COOL” for Supercool NR, TRB or FR separately. When you operate either
! Select “HEAT” for Supercool TRC remote, it will turn on both air conditioners if
they are both within signal range (6 metres).
To change the setting, remove the batteries
and press the “ON/OFF” button, then repeat Care of your remote control
steps 1 and 2. Don’t let the remote control drop onto hard
Your remote control is now ready for use surfaces or be subjected to sudden shocks
in any way. The warranty does not cover
During Operation misuse or accidental damage.
If the display disappears, or the remote
control will not operate the air conditioner, the
Don’t place the remote control in direct
batteries may need to be replaced.
sunlight, or near extremes of temperature.
This will affect the control’s temperature
If there is no display, or only part display,
reading.
remove the batteries and repeat steps 1 and
2 above. If this does not solve the problem
Don’t allow the remote control to get wet.
and the batteries have been replaced,
contact your nearest service centre for
Don’t place near strong electromagnetic
advice.
waves.
Note! The Supercool must be plugged in and
switched on for the remote control to operate Don’t mix old and new batteries ! If the
the air conditioner. To use, point at the signal remote control will not be used for a long
time, remove the batteries to avoid
NOTE: corrosion.
! WASTE BATTERIES SHOULD
BE DISPOSED OF CORRECTLY
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 OPERATION
Starting the air conditioner Note! In cooling mode, the fan will continue
to run even when the compressor has
Step 1: Ensure the cooler is plugged in and cycled off (set temperature reached).
switched on.
Step 6: The air conditioner has 2 sets of air
Step 2: Press the ON/OFF button on the direction vanes. Press the SWING button on
remote control or ON/OFF button on the the control panel or remote control to operate
control panel to start the air conditioner. the motorised vanes (the air will sweep from
side to side). Press the button again to stop
Step 3: Press the MODE button on the the sweeping vanes (Fig 12).
control panel or MODE button on the The outlet vanes can also be adjusted up or
remote control to select the desired down. Carefully move the vanes manually to
operating mode (Fig. 11): the desired position by hand (Fig 13). Do not
attempt to move the motorised swing
Auto mode - automatic settings set vanes by hand.
when you turn the cooler on.
Cooling mode - refrigerated cooling Note! Auto mode settings will be overidden if
Dry mode - refrigerated moisture the mode is changed. To return to Auto
removal from the air mode, the mains power must be turned off
Fan mode - Fan only operation (no and then on.
cooling or heating - NR, TRB & FR
models)
Heating mode - reverse cycle heating
(TRC model only)

Step 4: Press + / - on the control panel or

r / s on the remote control to select the
desired temperature. 11
The temperature set range is 17°C-31°C
Step.4
Tip! Do not set the cooling temperature Step.2
too low, or heating temperature too high. Step.5 Step.3
This will consume more power. 24°C is Step.6
the recommended set temperature, with
high fan speed.

Step 5: Press the FAN SPEED button

on the control panel or FAN button on the
remote control to select fan speed. Each
press will cycle the fan speed as below:
12 13
High speed
Medium speed
Low speed

Note! In dry mode, the fan will always be

set to low speed.

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 FUNCTIONS
Timer Function - Remote Control
setup
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The air conditioner is fitted with a timer
function. This can be set so that the air
conditioner is operating before you wake
up, or to be cooling when you get home COOL

from work, up to 24 hours in advance. To AM - OFF

use this function, the cooler must be H

plugged in and ready to operate.

Setting the OFF time (Fig 14)

Step 1: With the air conditioner ON,

press the TIMER button on the remote Step.1
control. The display will show - OFF
with the time period in hours. Step.2

Step 2: Press the HOUR button to adjust

the time. Each time the button is pressed,
the time will increase in 1 hour increments.

Note! When the air conditioner is

working, only the TIMER OFF can be set.
When the air conditioner is off, only the
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TIMER ON can be set.

Setting the ON time (Fig 15)

Step 1: With the air conditioner OFF, AM - ON

press the TIMER button on the remote H

control. The display will show - ON

with the time period in hours.

Step 2: Press the HOUR button to adjust

the time. Each time the button is pressed,
the time will increase in 1 hour increments. Step.1

Step.2
Note! Remember to have the remote
control within range of the air conditioner.
The cooler will “BEEP” with each button
press.

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 FUNCTIONS
How to cancel the timer Setting the time on the control (Fig 16)

To cancel the timer, press the TIMER Press the CLOCK Button. Then use the
button when either the TIMER OFF or Hour and Min button to set the correct
TIMER ON has been set. will time. Press the CLOCK button again to
disappear and the timer setting will be set.
cancelled.
Self check function
Setting the timer at the cooler
The air conditioner incorporates it’s own
Follow the same setting procedures as self diagnostics. The following table
above, for both TIMER OFF and TIMER shows the code and problem.
ON functions, by pressing the button Code Problem
on the control panel. The setting will
E1 Indoor temperature sensor damaged
be displayed. Adjust the timer by pressing
E2 Evaporator tube sensor damaged
to increase the time. When the cooler
E5 Water Full - Pump may be damaged
is ON, the display will flash after 3
seconds, and then revert to the dF Defrost cycle in progress
temperature. When the cooler is OFF, the
timer setting will be shown. To cancel,
press the button until the timer symbol Self-lock function
disappears, or press the ON/OFF
button TWICE. If you wish to lock the current settings of
16 the air conditioner, to prevent them from
being changed, do the following:

Press the HOLD button on the remote

control. The will be shown on the
remote control display, and on the air
conditioner display. All buttons and
functions will now be locked.

To unlock, simply press the HOLD button

again . and will now disappear
and the buttons will perform their normal
functions.

You can also lock the settings at the cooler

by pressing the ON/OFF button for 5
seconds. The symbol will appear on
the display. Repeat this to unlock the
settings.

Clock button

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 MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the air conditioner from the electricity mains
before cleaning or draining.
To maximize the efficiency of the air conditioner, clean regularly.
Cleaning the housing
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the body clean.
Never use aggressive chemicals, spirits, detergents, chemically
treated cloths or other cleansing solutions. These substances could
possibly damage the cabinet.

Cleaning the filter

Remove the filter as shown (Fig 17A).
Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the filter lightly to remove loose dust
and dirt from the filter and then rinse thoroughly under running water
(no hotter than 40°C).
Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Note! Never operate the air conditioner without the filter.

Draining the Air Conditioner 17

To drain the air conditioner, place it over
a drain or put a container under the drain
point before removing the drain plug, as A
the water will flow out as soon as the plug Lift handle and
is removed. flex outwards
to remove the
Remove the plug at the bottom rear of filter.

the appliance and allow the tank to

completely drain (Fig 17B) .

Note ! Always replace the plug

immediately after draining.

End of season storage: B

· Drain any water in the unit.
· Operate the unit in ventilation only mode for a few hours, to
thoroughly dry the inside.
· Clean or change the filter.
· Unplug and carefully store the power cord and plug end .
· Replace in the original carton or cover for storage.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Check
The air conditioner does Is the air conditioner plugged in ?
not run.
Is there a power failure ?
Is the "WATER FULL" indicator flashing ? Drain the
tank as shown (Fig 17).
Is the room temperature below the set temperature ?
The air conditioner has little Is there direct sunshine? Remember to close
effect (firstly ensure that the curtains or blinds.
room being cooled is not too
large for the stated capacity Are windows or doors open ?
of the air conditioner). More people in the room will generate more heat.
Is there something in the room producing excessive
heat ?
Is the exhaust fitted incorrectly or obstructed ? All
exhaust air needs to be completely removed from
the room.
The air conditioner is not as Is the filter dusty or dirty, restricting the airflow ?
cool as it once was.
Is the air inlet or outlet blocked ?
Is the room temperature below the set temperature ?
The air conditioner is too Is the air conditioner positioned unevenly, so as to
noisy. create vibration ?
Is the floor beneath the air conditioner uneven ?
The compressor will not run. It is possible that the overheat protection for the
compressor is on. Wait for the temperature to drop.

Note: when changing between different modes

(cooling to fan or heating mode etc) the compressor
will turn off. A 3 minute delay will occur before the
compressor will turn on again.

Never try to dismantle the air conditioner yourself.

In case of problems that cannot be fixed by using the above guide,

or if service on your air conditioner is required, please contact your
dealer or designated service agent.
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 SPECIFICATIONS

Model Supercool NR Supercool TRB Supercool TRC Supercool FR

Personal Heating
Function Personal Cooling Personal Cooling Personal Cooling
& Cooling
Cooling capacity (Watts) † 2600 (9000Btu/hr) 3500 (12000Btu/hr) 3500 (12000Btu/hr) 4100 (14000Btu/hr)

Heating capacity (Watts) † 3500 (12000Btu/hr)

Input power(Watts) 1250 1500 1500 1950

Standard current (A) 5.5 7.5 7.5 8.5

Refrigerant number R407C R407C R407C R407C

Charging(kg) 0.40 0.60 0.61 0.68

Pressure - suction
maximum (MPa) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Pressure - discharge
maximum (MPa) 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

Power supply 220-240V~,50Hz 220-240V~,50Hz 220-240V~,50Hz 220-240V~,50Hz

Weight(kg) 36 38 38 42
Shape dimensions (mm)
(length/width/height) 410 / 520 / 865 410 / 520 / 865 410 / 520 / 865 410 / 520 / 865

†Based on manufacturer's test results using the Air Enthalpy method

Supercool NR, TRB, FR wiring diagram

GN

CC = compressor capacitor 25uF, 450V (Supercool NR)

30uF, 450V (Supercool TRB, TRC, TRX)
35uF, 450V (Supercool FR)
CF = fan capacitor 4uF, 450V

As a policy of continual product improvement, this manual, it’s contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Supercool TRC wiring diagram

GN

CC = compressor capacitor 25uF, 450V (Supercool NR)

30uF, 450V (Supercool TRB, TRC, TRX)
CF = fan capacitor 4uF, 450V

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with

household waste. This product should be taken to your local
recycling centre for safe treatment.

As a policy of continual product improvement, this manual, it’s contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 It is the policy of Seeley International to introduce continual
product improvement. Accordingly, specifications are
subject to change without notice. Please consult with your
dealer to confirm the specifications of the model selected.

Service
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