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Operating Instructions
WATER TANK
OPERATION
IMPORTANT
Never tamper with or attempt to defeat the water level (safety) float
switch system. Proper installation of the water tank is crucial to
maintaining reliable dehumidifier operation.
The water tank holds accumulated condensed water and by means of a
safety switch, controls both the water level and operation of the dehumidi-
fication process- i.e. When the water tank is full and/or accidentally
displaced inside the cabinet, the float switch actuator (inside the tank)
breaks contact with the safety switch. This condition results in the immedi-
ate shut down of the compressor and fan motor system, preventing
moisture from being condensed.
DEHUMIDIFYING
DEHUMIDIFYING
is a means of removing moisture from the air. A dehu-
midifier will help to protect your home and valued possessions from dam-
age (swelling) caused by moisture in the air. Essentially a dehumidifier
removes moisture from air as moist air passes over a dehumidifying (evap-
orator) coil. Moisture is condensed on the evaporator coil, drained, and
collected inside an internal (removable) water tank located at the front of
the unit. The exhausted air being returned into the room environment is
elevated several degrees causing the surrounding air temperature to
increase (slightly). This process also contributes to lowering the relative
humidity of the surrounding air.
DEHUMIDIFYING MODE
INSTRUCTIONS
When the unit is first connected to the electrical outlet, the (green) power
light will be flashing until the “on/off” button is pressed.
When the “on/off” button is activated (pressed), the power light turns to a
state “on” condition and the dehumidifier automatically defaults to:
Display: Current Ambient Room Humidity (RH%)
Humidity Setting:60% RH
Fan Speed: High
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Depending on humidity conditions of the surrounding
environment, the dehumidifier may not start automatically under the
default setting (this is an indication that the humidity level of the surround-
ing environment is lower than the “default” setting of 60% RH). Therefore,
it may be necessary to scroll through each of the different dehumidifier
settings 35% - 8 % until the “humidstat” (sensor) recognizes conditions
that will allow the unit to operate.
DEHUMIDIFYING MODE SELECTION:
1)
To turn the unit on press the ON/OFF button.
2a)
Press the humidity “UP” or “DOWN” button to select a desired RH
operating value (35% -85%)
OR
2b)
Press the CONTINUOUS button. When CONTINUOUS mode is
selected, the humidistat (sensor) will be by-passed and the
compressor will operate non-stop regardless of humidity conditions.
FAN SPEED SELECTION:
3)
Select a fan speed on the keypad. The speed you select is identified by
the (illuminated) indicator light located directly above the selection
made.
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