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The mixture of gas and liquid refrigerant enter the 
accumulator after leaving the evaporator coil. The 
accumulator prevents any liquid refrigerant from reaching 
the compressor. The compressor evacuates the cool 
refrigerant gas from the accumulator and compresses it to 
a high pressure and temperature to repeat the process.

4.3 Troubleshooting

No dehumidification, neither blower nor compressor run 
and power switch does not light when ON.

.  Unit unplugged or no power to outlet.
2.  Power switch defective (Sec. 2.6).
3.  Loose connection in internal wiring (Fig. 3).

No dehumidification, neither blower nor compressor run 
with power switch ON & lit.

.  Low pressure control open (Sec. 2.0).
2.  Power switch defective (Sec. 2.6).
3.  Loose connection in internal wiring (Fig. 3).

Some dehumidification, blower runs continuously but 
compressor only runs sporadically.

.  Unit is in defrost cycle (Sec. 2.9 & 4.7).
2.  Defrost thermostat defective or loose (Sec. 2.9 & 4.7).
3.  Loose connection in compressor circuit (see Fig. 3).
4.  Defective compressor overload (Sec. 4.6A).
5.  Defective compressor (Sec. 4.6).
6.  Defective relay (Sec. 4.0).

No dehumidification, blower runs but compressor does not.

.  Bad connection in compressor circuit (Fig. 3).
2.  Pump safety switch closed
2.  Defective compressor capacitor (Sec. 4.6A).
3.  Defective compressor overload (Sec. 4.6A).
4.  Defective compressor (Sec. 4.6).
5.  Defective relay (Sec. 4.0).

Blower does not run. Compressor runs briefly but cycles on 
& off.

.  Loose connection in blower circuit (see Fig. 3).
2.  Obstruction prevents impeller rotation.
3.  Defective blower (Sec. 4.5).

Unit removes some water but not as much as expected.

.  Air temperature and/or humidity have dropped.
2.  Humidity meter and/or thermometer used are out of 

calibration.

3.  Unit has entered defrost cycle (Sec. 2.9 & 4.7).
4.  Air filter dirty (Sec. 3.).

5.  Defrost timer incorrectly set for conditions (Sec. 2.9 & 

4.7).

6.  Defective defrost thermostat (Sec. 4.7)
7.  Low refrigerant charge (Sec. 4.4).
8.  Air leak such as loose front cover.
9.  Defective compressor (Sec. 4.6).
0. Restrictive exhaust ducting (Sec. 2.5)

Unit runs but does not pump water.

.  Hose kinked or plugged.
2.  Pump motor or float switch defective (Sec. 4.8).
3.  Pump check valve plugged (Sec. 4.8).
4.  Bad connection in pump circuit (Fig. 3).
5.  Hose disconnected internally.

Unit pumps water automatically but not when purge switch 
is pushed.

.  Bad connection in purge switch circuit (Fig. 3).
2.  Defective purge switch (Sec. 2.7).

Evaporator coil frosted continuously, low dehumidifying 
capacity.

.  Defrost thermostat loose or defective (Sec. 2.9 & 4.7).
2.  Defrost timer incorrectly set or defective (Sec. 2.9 & 

4.7).

2.  Low refrigerant charge (Sec. 4.4).
3.  Dirty air filter or air flow restricted. (Sec. 3.).

Compressor runs with power switch OFF.

.  Defective relay (Sec. 4.0).
2.  Defective power switch (Sec. 2.6)

4.4 Refrigerant Charging

If the refrigerant charge is lost due to service or a leak, a 
new charge must be accurately weighed in. If any of the 
old charge is left in the system, it must be removed before 
weighing in the new charge. Refer to the unit nameplate for 
the correct charge weight and refrigerant type.

4.5 Blower Replacement

The centrifugal blower has a PSC motor and internal 
thermal overload protection. If defective, the complete 
assembly must be replaced.
.  Unplug the power cord.
2.  Remove the top panel and cabinet front (6 screws).
3.  Disconnect the blower leads.
4.  Remove the four screws holding the blower outlet 

flange to the cabinet end.

Summary of Contents for Phoenix 200 MAX

Page 1: ...s for drying areas to much lower humidity levels than conventional dehumidifiers The Phoenix 200 MAX an improved version of the original Phoenix 200 is the culmination of over a decade of LGR manufact...

Page 2: ...e used INDOORS ONLY If used in a wet area plug it into a GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER DO NOT use the Phoenix 200 MAX as a bench or table It must always be used in the upright position Read the operation a...

Page 3: ...ft in the condensate pump reservoir for moving or storage Pressing and holding the pump purge switch will cause the condensate pump to run Hold the switch in until the flow from the condensate hose st...

Page 4: ...ain it completely Walk under out of the hose to open end If the unit will not be exposed to freezing temperatures an alternative to reduce biological growth is to flush the unit with a bio fungicide t...

Page 5: ...r 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 Sec 2 9 4 7 4 Air filter d...

Page 6: ...motor the compressor must be replaced 9 Disconnect the wires from the capacitor Set the ohmmeter to the Rx1 scale the capacitor is shorted and must be replaced if continuity exists across its terminal...

Page 7: ...tween the accumulator and compressor If the low side refrigerant temperature drops due to excessive frost formation on the evaporator coil the thermostat opens The compressor is then cycled off and on...

Page 8: ...www thermastor com sales thermastor com Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 Figure 3 Electrical schematic of 200 MAX 5 Wiring Diagram...

Page 9: ...1 Filter Drier 11 4024073 2 Foot 12 4026094 1 Handle Assembly 13 4021597 1 Hour Meter 14 4024918 1 Instruction Label 15 4022219 1 Low Pressure Control 16 4021796 1 Pump Purge Switch 17 4021822 1 Power...

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Page 11: ...rmal care This warranty does not cover any defect malfunction etc resulting from misuse abuse lack of normal care corrosion freezing tampering modification unauthorized or improper repair or installat...

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