Quasar Room Air Conditioner Hq2081th Installation And Operating Instructions

							INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Room Air Conditioner
Model : HQ-2081TH
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly
before using your air conditioner and keep for future reference.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or 
Register your product at : http://www.panasonic.com/register 
						

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Safety Precautions
About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Features and Installation
Before you call for service...
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Staple your receipt to this page in case you need it later.
Write down the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Dealers Name
Date Purchased
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal of time and
money over the life of your air conditioner.
Youll find many answers to common problems in the chart
of troubleshooting tips. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tipsfirst, you may not need to call for
service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
CAUTION
• Contact the authorized Service technician for repair or
maintenance of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the air conditioner.
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions .............3
About the Controls on
the Air Conditioner
Controls ..............................5
Ventilation ..........................6
Air Direction........................6
How to Secure Drain Pipe....6
Care and Maintenance 
Air Filter Cleaning...............7
Features
Features .............................8
Installation
How to Install the Unit ........9
Window Requirements .......9
Installation Kit Contents ...10
Suggested Tool
Requirements ...................10
Cabinet Installation...........11
Electrical Data ..................13
Electrical Safety ...............14
Before you call for
service...
Normal Operation .............15
Abnormal Operation .........15 
						

							WARNING
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Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions 
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.
WARNING: This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
CAUTION:This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to
property only.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Be sure not to do this.
Be sure to follow the instructions.
Plug in the power plug
properly.
• Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation.
Do not operate or stop the
unit by inserting or pulling
out the power plug.
• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Do not damage or use an
unspecified power cord.
• It will cause electric shock or fire.
• 
If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorized service center or a
similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Do not modify power cord
length or share the outlet
with other appliances.
• It will cause electric shock or fire
due to heat generation.
Do not operate with wet
hands or in a damp
environment.
• It will cause electric shock.
Do not direct air flow at room
occupants.
• This could lead to health
problems. 
						

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Safety Precautions
When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the unit.
• It may cause an injury.
Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.
• Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
Ventilate well when used
together with a stove, etc.
• An oxygen shortage may occur.
When the unit is to be
cleaned, switch off, and turn
off the breaker.
• Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, it may
cause an injury.
Do not put a pet or house
plant where it will be exposed
to direct air flow.
• This could injure the pets or
plants.
Do not use for special
purposes.
• Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food,
pets, plants, and art objects. 
It may cause deterioration of
quality, etc.
Do not operate switches 
with wet hands
.
• It may cause an electric shock.
Do not apply an insecticide 
or flammable spray.
• It may cause a fire or deformation
of the cabinet.
Do not put a heater, etc.
where it is exposed to direct
air flow.
•It may cause imperfect
combustion. 
						

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
The controls will look like one of the following.
Controls
When the air conditioner has performed its cooling operation and is turned off or set to the fan
position, wait at least 3 minutes before resetting to the cooling operation again.
Off- Turns air conditioner off.
Med Fan- Med speed fan operation without cooling.
Low Fan- Low speed fan operation without cooling.
High Cool- Cooling with high speed fan operation.
Med Cool- Cooling with med speed fan operation.
Low Cool- Cooling with low speed fan operation.
This automatically controls the temperature of the indoor air.
Turn the knob so that arrow points to the higher number for greater cooling.
Point the arrow to the lower number for more moderate cooling.
(i.e. the higher the number, the greater the cooling)
• FOR NORMAL COOLING
1. Turn the operation switch to the High Cool or the Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the desired temperature mark 5(the mid-point is a good starting position). 
If the room temperature is not satisfactory after a reasonable time, adjust the control to a cooler or warmer
setting, as appropriate.
• FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the High Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control to the highest (9) temperature mark.
• FOR QUIETER OPERATION
1. Turn the Operation Knob to the Low Cool setting.
2. Set the Thermostat control as needed.
CAUTION Model : HQ2081TH 
						

							VENT CLOSE
OPEN
Par tA
Par tB
Drain pipe
Drain cap
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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Additional controls and important information.
Ventilation
The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the best cooling conditions.
When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the OPEN position. 
The damper is opened and room air is drawn out.
NOTE:Before using the ventilation feature, and prior to installing the front grille, pull down part 
until
level with part 
.
Air Direction
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want to cool by adjusting the horizontal
louver and the vertical louver.
The vertical air direction is adjusted by rotating the
horizontal louver forward or backward manually.
The horizontal air direction is adjusted by rotating the
vertical louver right or left manually. •VERTICAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
•
HORIZONTAL AIR-DIRECTION CONTROL
How to Secure the Drain Pipe
In humid weather, excess water may cause the BASE
PAN to overflow. To drain the water, remove the DRAIN
CAP and secure the DRAIN PIPE to the rear hole of the
BASE PAN. Press the drain pipe into the hole by pushing
down and away from the fins to avoid injury. 
						

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2
weeks or more often if necessary.
TO REMOVE: 
1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille or downward by
pulling out the top of the inlet grille.
2. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.
3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water under 40°C (104°F).
4. Rinse and gently shake the water from the filter and let it dry before replacing it.
CAUTION:DO NOT operate the air conditioner without a filter because dirt and lint will
clog it and reduce performance.
Care and Maintenance
TURN THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET. 
						

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Features and Installation
Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation procedure.
Features
Features
CABINET
FRONT GRILLE
AIR FILTER
AIR INTAKE
(INLET GRILLE) AIR DISCHARGE HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER) VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
EVAPORATOR
CONTROL BOARD
POWER CORD BASE PAN CONDENSER COMPRESSOR BRACE 
						

							About 12.7mm (1/2)
76.2cm (30)~
152.4cm (60)
Awning
Cooled airFence
Over 50.8cm (20)
Heat 
radiation
55.8cm (22) to
91.44cm (36)
Offset12.7mm (1/2) to
31.8mm (11/4)
Sill
Exterior
Interior wall
47cm (181/2) min.(Without frame curtain)
Stool38cm (15) min
(With frame curtain)
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INSTALLATION
Features and Installation
1. To prevent vibration and noise, make sure
the unit is installed securely and firmly
2. Install the unit where the sunlight does not
shine directly on the unit.
3. The outside of the cabinet must extend
outward for at least 28cm (11) and there
should be no obstacles, such as a fence or
wall, within 50.8cm (20) from the back of
the cabinet because it will prevent heat
radiation of the condenser.
Restriction of outside air will greatly reduce
the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.
CAUTION: All side louvers of the cabinet must remain exposed to the outside of the
structure.
4. Install the unit a little slanted so the back is slightly lower than the front 
(about 12.7cm (
1/2)).
This will force condensed water to flow to the outside.
5. Install the unit with the bottom about 76.2cm (30)~152.4cm (60) above the floor level.
Window Requirements
NOTE: All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.
This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual
opening widths from 55.88cm (22) to
91.44cm (36).
The top and bottom window sash must open
sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of
38cm (15) from the bottom of the upper sash
to the window stool.
How to Install the Unit 
						

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10
9
5
5
5
11
11
(Type A)(Type A)
13
1234
813
14
10
765
9
12
11
Shipping 
Screws
PREPARATION OF CHASSIS
1. Remove the screws which fasten the cabinetat both sides and at the back.
2. Slide the unit from the cabinet by gripping the base pan handle and pulling while bracing the
cabinet.
3. Cut the window sash seal to the proper length. 
Peel off the backing and attach the FOAM-PE
to the underside of the window sash.
4. Remove the backing from the top upper guide FOAM-PE 
and attach it to the bottom of
the upper guide 
5. Attach the upper guide onto the top of the cabinet with 3 type A screws.
6. Insert the frame guides 
into the bottom of
the cabinet.
7. Insert the Frame Curtain 
into the upper
guide 
and frame guides .
8. Fasten the curtains to the unit with 4 Type  A screws.
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Features and Installation
Suggested Tool Requirements
Installation Kit Contents
SCREWDRIVER(+, -), RULER, KNIFE, HAMMER, PENCIL, LEVEL
NO. NAME OF PARTS QTY
1 FRAME CURTAIN 2
2 SILL SUPPORT 2
3 BOLT 2
4 NUT 2
5SCREW(TYPE A) (10mm(2/5))16
6SCREW(TYPE B)3
7SCREW(TYPE C)5
8 FOAM-STRIP 1
9 UPPER GUIDE 1
10FOAM-PE (466mm x 10mm x 2mm)1
11 FRAME GUIDE 2
12WINDOW LOCKING BRACKET1
13
 FOAM-PE (920mm x 3 0mm x  2mm)          1
14 DRAIN PIPE 1
D5.1mm(0.2)
16mm(0.63)
D4.1mm(0.17)
16mm(0.63)