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Friedrich ZoneAire Compact single-hose portable AC with heat (P08SA / P10SA / P12SA): quick sheet
Covers: Friedrich ZoneAire Compact single-hose portable air conditioners with heat: P08SA, P10SA and P12SA (115 V, 15 A circuit, NEMA 5-15P plug), R-410A per the manual. The two digits appear to give the capacity class (08, 10, 12); confirm BTU/h on the rating label. Heating is done by reversing the hot and cold air outlets and feeding the hose out the window, per Friedrich. Other ZoneAire portables (dual-hose and the earlier P08S/P10S of 2015) have their own manuals. Search terms: P10SA, P12SA, Friedrich portable E4, ZoneAire Compact E1.
A single-hose portable that evaporates condensate through the exhaust in cooling, with a small water plate (tank) that stops the unit with E4 when full. In heat and dehumidify modes Friedrich says to pull the drain cap and run a drain hose. Codes are few (E1, E2 sensor shorts, E4 water full); most calls are tank, hose and filter.
Safety first
- Disconnect power before servicing or cleaning (Friedrich).
- Do not over-extend or add extensions to the exhaust hose.
- Refrigerant work is blocked: EPA 608-certified technician.
How it works
Cooling: condensate is evaporated and carried out through the exhaust hose; the drain cap must stay locked on the drain hole while cooling.
Heating and dehumidify: remove the drain cap and fit a drain hose; for dehumidify Friedrich says to remove the exhaust hose and drain to the outside.
Start delays: in cooling the compressor starts after the cooling indicator flashes for 3 minutes; in heating the heating indicator flashes for 3.5 minutes before compressor and fan start.
A thermal cut-off device protects the unit; blocked intakes or direct sun can make it shut down.
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