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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

  

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Quest PowerDry 1300 

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

  

No dehumidification, air mover runs but compressor does not.

1.  Bad connection in compressor circuit

2.  Safety float switch closed, check pump reservoir

3.  Defective compressor capacitor
4.  Defective compressor overload
5.  Defective compressor
6.  Defective control board

Air mover does not run. Compressor runs briefly but cycles on and off.

1.  Loose connection in blower circuit
2.  Obstruction prevents impeller rotation
3.  Defective air mover

Unit removes some water but not as much as expected.

1.  Air temperature and/or humidity have dropped
2.  Humidity meter and/or thermometer used are out of calibration
3.  Unit has entered defrost cycle

4.  Air filter dirty

5.  Defective defrost thermistor
6.  Low refrigerant charge
7.  Defective compressor
8.  Restrictive exhaust ducting

Unit runs but does not pump water.

1.  Hose kinked or plugged
2.  Pump motor defective
3.  Pump check valve plugged
4.  Bad connection in pump circuit
5.  Hose disconnected internally

Unit pumps water automatically but not when PURGE button is pushed.

1.  Bad connection in PURGE button circuit
2.  Defective control board

Evaporator coil frosted continuously, low dehumidifying capacity.

1. Defrost thermistor loose or defective
2. Low refrigerant charge

3. Dirty air filter or restricted air flow

4. Front housing is not sealed to lower housing

Summary of Contents for PowerDry 1300

Page 1: ...is built around tested engineering principles and has passed a thorough inspection for quality of workmanship and function 4201 Lien Rd Phone 608 237 8400 Madison WI 53704 Toll Free 1 866 933 7476 www...

Page 2: ...le Installation 4 4 Operation 4 4 1 Transporting 5 4 2 Electrical Requirements 5 4 3 Condensate Removal 5 4 4 Ducting 5 4 6 POWER Button 5 4 7 PURGE Button 5 4 8 Hour Meter 6 4 9 HOURS Button 6 4 10 D...

Page 3: ...ACE THAT IS PROTECTED FROM RAIN AND FLOODING Install the unit with space to access the back or side panels for maintenance and service DO NOT INSTALL UNIT WITH THE SERVICE PANELS INACCESSIBLE Avoid di...

Page 4: ...0 Lay Flat Options Warranty Five years 1st year 100 of Parts and Labor 2nd 5th year 100 of Parts of sealed refrigeration system Dimensions Width 20 Depth 17 Height 30 Weight 82 lbs 3 Handle Installati...

Page 5: ...ondensation 4 4 Ducting A wire duct collar is supplied to allow 10 lay flat duct to be attached to the Quest PowerDry 1300 outlet Lay flat plastic ducting is available see accessories table page 6 To...

Page 6: ...egularly The standard filter is a MERV 8 high efficiency filter Operating the unit with a dirty filter will reduce the dehumidifier s capacity and efficiency and may cause the compressor to cycle off...

Page 7: ...ure to drop It next enters the evaporator coil where it absorbs heat from the incoming air and evaporates The evaporator operates in a flooded condition which means that all the evaporator tubes conta...

Page 8: ...mover Unit removes some water but not as much as expected 1 Air temperature and or humidity have dropped 2 Humidity meter and or thermometer used are out of calibration 3 Unit has entered defrost cyc...

Page 9: ...ermistor 1 Unplug the dehumidifier 2 Remove the front housing 3 Cut cable ties and remove insulation and aluminum tape 4 Remove control panel 5 Unthread thermistor from control housing grommet 6 Detac...

Page 10: ...To replace the condensate pump 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove the front housing 3 Unplug the pump wires from the wire harness 4 Remove the condensate hose and the one screw attaching the pump bracket to t...

Page 11: ...nd Maintenance Instructions quest quest Figure 7 8 Wiring Diagram WHT BLK 5 GRN GRN 14 BLK 5 GRN 13 BRN 12 BLK 16 WHT 2 WHT 7 BLK 3 GRN BLU 8 BLK 4 BLK 11 YEL YEL BLU YEL YEL 10 RED 9 WHT 7 BLK GRY WH...

Page 12: ...2 03 8 Compressor 1 4029567 9 Thermistor Probe 1 4034716 02 10 Capacitor Impeller 6 0 F 1 4033031 03 11 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 50 6 1154013 12 Handle Bar 1 4031267 13 Handle Grip 1 4031268 14 Wheel 12 G...

Page 13: ...se upon request by use of the warranty card or other reasonable and reliable means The end user is responsible for normal care This warranty does not cover any defect malfunction etc resulting from mi...

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