5The instructions below will enable you to prepare your air conditioning unit for operation as effi-ciently as possible.Before use, make sure the air intake and outlet grilles are unobstructed.NON PERMANENT INSTALLATIONJust a few simple steps and your comfort isensured with Pinguino:• Fit the air exhaust hose in the housingat the back of the appliance. Insert it asshown in figure A.In order to improve the performance of theappliance in air conditioning and boost(super-conditioning) modes, you can also fitthe intake hose accessory in its housing inthe back of the appliance as shown in figureA1. This step is optional.18611• Fit the window outlets to the end ofthe hose / .• Place the air conditioning unit near a win-dow or French window.• Make sure the air exhaust hose is unob-structed.181112I n s t a l l i n g y o u r p o r t a b l ea i r - c o n d i t i o n e rCKeep air hoses as short and free of cur-ves as possible to avoid constrictions.ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSBefore plugging the appliance into the electrical socket, check that:• the power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the back of the appliance;• the socket and electrical circuit are adequate for the appliance;• the socket matches the plug. If this is not the case, have the plug replaced;• the socket is adequately grounded. Failure to follow these important safety instructions absolves the manu-facturer of all liability.The power cord must be replaced by a qualified professional only.12A A1C1French windowSash windowFor optimum results:• If you have a sash window, place thebracket or according to yourneeds, on the window sill, extend thebracket fully within the window frame, fix thebracket by using the pin then lower the win-dow onto the bracket. Insert the windowoutlet of the exhaust hose into theslot, then connect the hose to the air condi-tioner (fig. B and B1).Thanks to the locking pins, it’s possible to usethe window bracket also for sliding windows.Position the hole of the bracket so to allow acorrect installation of the exhaust hose.11121716B1B