Hydrofarm Active Air AADHC1802P User Manual Download Page 4

OVERVIEW

Thank you for selecting Active Air dehumidifiers. This manual details the proper use and 

maintenance of these dehumidifiers. Please take a few minutes to read this manual, and please keep 

it for further reference.
Active Air industrial-grade dehumidifiers provide powerful and reliable dehumidification solutions 

for grow room environmental control. These units have been designed for improv

ciency, 

performance and increased water removal capabilities. The digital humidistat is programmable 

for precise and automatic control of indoor humidity levels. The units can be operated 24/7 for 

continuous use or programmed for timed operation.
These updated dehumidifiers are equipped with automatic restart, allowing them to be used with 

external humidity controllers. The system has auto-memory that maintains programmed settings 

The internal air filter collects 

airborne particles helping keep your indoor environment and plants as  healthy as possible. The filter

 is washable for repeated use. All three models are ETL-listed. They have  a one-year warranty and are

equipped with caster wheels for easy and secure placement.
For information on additional Active Air products please visit Hydrofarm.com.

FEATURES

•  Removes up to 190 pints per day
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Automatic Restart (humidity controller compatible)

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Programmable humidity setting

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Timed operation

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Continuous draining option

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Low decibel output

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Digital humidistat control

•  Caster wheels for easy mobility and storage

WARNINGS

Please follow the below safety guidelines when using the dehumidifier:

•  Unplug the power supply when cleaning or storing the unit.
•  Do not put into water or operate near a water source.
•  Do not place the unit near the heating equipment or  ammable substances.
•  Keep  ngers and other objects away from air inlets and outlets.
•  Do not stand on the unit.
•  Do not cover the louvered panes on the machine or it will overheat. 
•  Install the drainpipe facing downward so condensation will  ow out of the pipe.
•  If the power cable is damaged, please contact a licensed electrician for replacement or repair.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated capacity

Up to 120 Pints/Day @ 80°F, 60% RH 
Up to 190 Pints/Day @ 86°F, 80% RH

Power supply

115VAC/60Hz

Power consumption and current

1165W/10.2A @ 80°F, 60% RH 
1350W/12.0A @ 86°F, 80% RH

Refrigerant type & capacity

R410A/27.5 oz (780 g)

Maximum design pressure

High Side: 522 psig (3.6MPa) 

Low Side: 240 psig (1.65MPa)

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Summary of Contents for Active Air AADHC1802P

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL AADHC1802P DEHUMIDIFIER 190 PINT ...

Page 2: ...Hydrofarm com 2 ...

Page 3: ...EW 4 FEATURES 4 WARNINGS 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4 PRODUCT LEGEND 5 DRAINAGE INSTALLATION 6 MACHINE SETUP AND OPERATION 7 KEY FUNCTIONS 7 HUMIDITY AND TIMER SETUP 7 OPERATIONS 8 MAINTENANCE 10 MACHINE STORAGE 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING 11 3 ...

Page 4: ... to 190 pints per day Automatic Restart humidity controller compatible Programmable humidity setting Timed operation Continuous draining option Low decibel output Digital humidistat control Caster wheels for easy mobility and storage WARNINGS Please follow the below safety guidelines when using the dehumidifier Unplug the power supply when cleaning or storing the unit Do not put into water or oper...

Page 5: ...PRO D U CT LEGE N D Control Panel Air In Louver Front Panel Drainage Pipe Power Cord Side Handle Compressor Heat Vent Back Handle Air Out Louver Side Handle FRONT BACK 5 Quick repair access ...

Page 6: ... machine If in need to replace or extend the drainage pipe use 5 8 ID Ø16 mm piping WARNING Do not block the drainage hose The end of the drainage pipe should not be higher than the outlet hole If the drainage pipe end is higher than the outlet hole water will not drain properly and could damage components of the unit Drainage Nozzle Drainage Pipe 6 ...

Page 7: ...e buzz sound Press the POWER button to start the machine The screen will display Run and Current the present humidity 1 To set the desired humidity press the TIMER MODE button The screen shows Set and the machine enters into the set mode When in the set mode you can increase or decrease the humidity from the default setting to your desired level by using the or buttons ATTENTION 2 To set the curre...

Page 8: ...ay page 9 the humidity reading may go up more than 3 while the machine remains in the standby mode since it is within the 3 minute delay protection period This usually happens under conditions where the ambient humidity is high It is not a machine malfunction Timed dehumidifying operation to the desired humidity level When the timer is set the machine will operate according to the humidity set poi...

Page 9: ...ost process under Continuous mode After the defrost function ends Defrost disappears from the screen while Continuous still shows Automatic Restart In the event of a power failure the machine will remember what the humidity set point was and whether the unit was in operating mode before the power failure When power is restored if the unit was operating before the power failure it automatically res...

Page 10: ...ter 3 Remove the filter mesh from the unit 4 Use a clean rag to absorb the surface dust on the filter mesh If the filter is extremely dirty use tap water to flush the filter Fully dry the filter before putting it back into the air inlet fence A clean filter will increase the machine s capacity MAINTENANCE 10 ...

Page 11: ...tive the screen will show E6 Check the sensor connection Contact your retailer to replace the sensor Machine runs but does not dehumidify The humidity set point is higher than the ambient humidity Reset the humidity to a lower set point or power o the machine if the desired humidity level has been reached Reduced dehumidi er capacity Filter mesh is jammed Clean the lter mesh according to manual Ai...

Page 12: ...ncluding lost revenues lost profits or other losses in connection with the product Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Hydrofarm will at our discretion repair or replace the AADHC1802P covered under this warranty if it is returned to the original...

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