Atlantic Dados 40 Questions & Answers
- MPN: DADOS40
23 questions from our users
Does anyone know how to synchronise a new remote for the Argo DADOS 40 as I lost the original and replaced it with a new one but it needs to be synchronised? Or does anyone know how to contact Argo?
How much does it cost in naira?
How can one's have the remote control and other accessories?
I need a replacement part for my Dados 40, the flat connector part that connects the exhaust hose to the back of the AC unit. Someone bought it for me second hand but it is missing this part which means I cannot connect the exhaust pipe and cannot use it.
If anyone can help me with a replacement part I would be very very thankful. :) I live in Auckland, New Zealand.
I got the air con unit 2 years ago and I just use it for hot Queensland weather from November to March, it worked ok the first year I used a rubber pipe and large drum which I emptied daily. but now when ever I use it same method it’s leaking from some where else? Yes the filter is clean! Why is it leaking all over the carpet? Not very happy not for an $800 dollar unit!
More water than normal coming out of the overflow! Reasons??
Hi we brought this about a year ago it's not getting cold at all now what could it be?
Katrina...if you have used it in winter then u must turn it 180 deg...also check your remote function option it may be set to heater instead of aircon.....if u press function on your remote its the first option for aircon...
Hi, we purchased the Dados 40 about a month ago, it has just started turning itself off. Sometimes it will be on for half hour now it switches off straight away. What's the go with that??
Check the filters (on the side) and check the water is empty. It's the overheating switch working. I've found they units struggle with real (qld) heat.
start capacitor 8uf see my review... return to store - oh and if it doesn't perform to expectation (within 30 days) you have a right to a full refund if the product is not fit for purpose.
Hi there, when using the Dados 40 as a heater, the warm air is very humid. We stopped using it for a couple of days and aired out the house and now everything is dry again (no more wet windows). Any advice on how I may have this set up incorrectly?
Thanks
If you are ducting air from outside, it is full of water (humid). It's condensing on the cold windows. Check that the water tank is empty and try running it on dehumidify once you have reached the required temperature.
Hi, im getting a lot of vibrating noises from my dados when cooling is on. Does anyone experiencing that and does anyone knows how to fix this please?
When i press on the back of the ac, the vibrating noise disappear and we can only hear the fan noise which is okay. Please help. Thanks
Thanks guys for the replies.
However, the side panels are not loose, they are closed tightly.
The vibrating noises coome from the back of the machine wheni put the ac on. And when i press on the pan...
Hello there,
I just bought the unit this week and wondering whether I need to attach a pipe to expel the water constantly in cooling mood?
Regards
From Sydney
No unlike some other units this one only needs emptying say once a week. Depends on the humidity.
Thanks.
I have noticed some water drops and wet floor in the back side locked hose area.
Looks like I have 2 call ATLANTIC customer care to check it out whether or not it's a faulty item.
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No, the water is evaporated through the exhaust vent pipe that you should have directed out a door or window. Whilst the unit does have a drainage point and may require manual draining in extreme humidity conditions I have never had to drain it.
What size generator (pure sine)would run Dados 40? want to put one in my camper/caravan.
Unless you have a big van id doubt it would fit. And I'm no expert but you'd need a pretty big geni to run it.
No idea with generators sorry. Agree with previous comments that you may want to check into measurements as it's not as small as images of it seem to make it.
How do I use this as a heater? Is says on the manual that you rotate it 180 degree, that mean the back is the front right? So when I put the remote to heat mode, there is still cool air coming from the other end which the normal front, so how does this unit function as heater when cold air blowing from the other end? Please help or someone should do a customer friendly video on YouTube. Thank you
To be honest I don't use as a heater on any regular basis but you are correct that you turn it around 180 degrees so what was the exhaust duct for air con is reversed. I would vent the cold air outsid...
Read moree just as you would vent the hot air out when using the air con. Hope that helps.
Where do I purchase this product?
Does anyone know where to find spare parts for this unit? The unit isn't cooling anymore and I'm thinking it could be the capacitor? Also I think there's a problem with the remote, when I turn it to the low setting it turns off or goes into a setting where it's not turning the fan at all. Medium goes to full power but not cooling.
Please contact their support centre...they will help u out...there may be other reasons why it isn't cooling..eg water full in tank side filters blocked...for remote issues try changing batteries and ...
Read morealways ensure that it is pointed to the machine n u hear a sound which confirms the selected operation...remote may show change in operation but the machine has no clue about it...so u must hear the beep...
It's out of warranty. I'll look into the filters, it stopped cooling after running it last summer. I thought it was advertised as no need to empty the condensation tank? So I didn't check. But when it...
Read more stopped cooling I pulled out the plug and emptied the unit and there was a fair amount of water in the tank, but still not working after. It beeps every time so I know it's not the remote.Even if it is outside warranty you can call them and they will assist you. So do not hesitate. For places like queensland where it gets very hot you have to empty the tank. Only for places like sydney...
Read more you don't need to. Also be sure you are not using the heater side or selecting heater option on the remote.
hi i am wondering if some one can send me photos of how it connects to the window. want to use it in a camper and just blow it through the gauze/fly screen??? would that work?
I doubt that this would work. The exhaust hose needs to draw air from outside the window and the air inside the room/van needs to be locked off from all other air from the outside world. A flywire wil...
Read morel let in air and this detracts from the effect of the unit. A plexiglass insert with a hole for the hose is the best way to go even a piece of three-ply will do.
I bought the Dados portable air conditioner. I realised that the door and window kit cannot be fitted securely, meaning the window or door cannot be locked and the window kit leaves gaps when used on a window which opens out (the ones we have in NZ)
When I rang the supplier he told me to stuff a pillow in the gaps and pull the hose in when I leave the house.
Has anyone experienced the same or am I the only one who find this being a design fault?
The supplier said he never had anyone complain about this.
He offered me to return the unit at my cost being $142 freight and $65 re-stock fee?????
What can I do? I want to return the unit and receive a full refund.
The best way to fit and lock your hose is to get plexiglass cut to size for the window. I have a window that opens out because I live in an old unit. I measured the gap and had a local company that cu...
Read morets plexiglass to size make me up the gap-filler. It is perfect and only cost $20. I can easily remove the fitting and lock the window when required. There is a concertina-style plastic gap-filler that is available in Australia at retailers of white goods but it is not as secure as plexiglass. I do not know how to get a refund from the company because I have never had the need to do so.No portable air con of the world comes with what you want... I would do what Russell Campbell is saying...I only use the window attachment as the door one sucks and it takes be just few mins to put it...
Read more in place...slight gaps wont make a big difference in your power consumption as well....so chill and dont make a mistake of giving this amazing reverse cycle air con...
We are looking to purchase this model of portable AC. We were wondering if it's energy efficient and whether it's noisy or not?Thanks!
Hi there, I am not in a position to comment on energy efficiency as I bought it just after last electricity billing cycle. Won't be in a position to judge this until end April. Having had an older por...
Read moretable air con (5 years old) they are not cheap to run but I would expect the Dados to be more efficient than the old one. Noise wise, it is substancially quieter than most I tried as there is pretty much no compressor noise, just fan noise. If you have never owned a portable air con before you may be surprised at the noise level but if you have I think you will find this amongst the quietest in market. The best part is that it actually cools the house. Many of these units do a pretty poor job at their core function and given recent high humidity in Sydney I remain extremely happy with this unit. Hope this helpsThe unit is relatively energy efficient. It does make some noise at the higher levels of the fan but nothing that has bothered me. I am sure that it is as quiet as most comparable units. I have been m...
Read moreost happy with how my Dados unit has performed. We have had a few 40 C days and, even on those days, the unit made a significant difference to my comfort level.I agree with everyone... this is best in the market... u cant get better than this in the world of portable aircons.......
Hi! I am looking to buy this and have few questions.
1. Does this work as a fan too when I do not need cooling but need to use just the fan?
2. Does this need any water like most other portable aircons?
It has a fan in the unit but I don't think that you can use it as a fan. No, you don't need any water in the unit. If you use the dehumidifier, it does need to have the water that is extracted from th...
Read moree air to be drained. It is a real air-con unit, not a evaporative cooler. Personally, it has been one of the best buys that I have ever made.
Yes it works nicely as a fan. The unit when cooling produces water, so it does not need any more added. It is a fully fledged air conditioner and not an evaporate cooler as per the ones with added water.
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