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with ease. The telescoping handle and recessed wheels
create a compact dehumidifier for improved storage and
transport. To operate the telescoping handle, pull out
the lever to release the lock and lift the handle until it
locks in the up position. Repeat to lock the handle in the
down position. More compact storage can be achieved by
stacking the units two high. The wheels of the unit fit in
the indentations of the bottom unit to provide stability, see
figure 1. It is recommended the units are properly secured
for transport. The Phoenix R200 50Hz must always be
upright when transported by vehicle. It may be tipped onto
its handle and back for loading and moving by hand.
3.2 Electrical Requirements
The Phoenix R200 50Hz plugs into a 230V common
grounded outlet. It draws 3.7 amps at 26.7ºC, 60% RH.
If used in a wet area, a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is
required. If an extension cord is required, it must have a
minimum of 18 gauge conductors if 6m long or less and
16 gauge conductors if greater than 6m long.
The R200 50Hz has a short power cord with a universal
IEC grounded plug. Each unit is supplied with an IEC
60320 C13 plug and a country specific grounded plug
rated for 10A at 250VAC. Attach the two mating IEC plugs
together to convert the power cord to a country specific
grounded power cord.
3.3 Condensate Removal
The Phoenix R200 50Hz is equipped with an internal
condensate pump to remove the water that is condensed
during dehumidification. This pump allows the condensate
to be pumped 4m above the unit with the attached hose.
If the condensate must be pumped more than 4m above
the unit, a relay pump must be added. The condensate
pump automatically purges for 20 seconds every eight
minutes. Use the PURGE button to empty reservoir. If the
condensate level rises in the reservoir to a critical level a
back-up float switch will activate the pump-out for up to 1
minute. If the water in the reservoir fails to be evacuated,
the safety switch will turn off the compressor.
3.4 Ducting
A wire duct collar is supplied to allow 25cm lay-flat duct
to be attached to the Phoenix R200 50Hz outlet. Lay-flat
plastic ducting is available (see accessories in section
6). Attach ducting to the wire duct collar by inserting the
plastic duct end through the collar center and rolling the
duct end outward to overlap the outside of the collar.
The duct and collar may then be quickly attached to the
Phoenix R200 50Hz by snapping the collar over the four
plastic exhaust tabs.
If the R200 50Hz is located in the unaffected area, the
intake can be ducted with 30cm flex duct (see accessories
in section 6). Attach the flex duct to the top cover by
hooking the spiral wire under the four tabs. Tape the duct
to the top cover for a complete seal.
3.5 Defrost Cycle
If the low side refrigerant temperature drops below the
defrost set point, due to excessive frost formation on
the evaporator coil, the thermistor activates the solid-
state control and the defrost light. The control sysles the
compressor “off” and “on” by the thermistor temperature
measurement. The air mover will continue to run, caus-
ing air to flow through the evaporator coil and melt the
ice when the compressor is off. When the air temperature
and/or humidity increases, the evaporator temperature will
rise and the thermistor will end the defrost cycle at the
defrost set point.
3.6 POWER Button
Press the POWER button to turn the dehumidifier “on” or
“off”. When starting the dehumidifier the display will show
the accumulated hours. Press the POWER button again to
turn the dehumidifier off. The display will also power off.
3.7 PURGE Button
During normal operation the pump automatically cycles
every eight minutes. Press the PURGE button to remove
condensate manually from the reservoir. There are three
ways to manually remove water from the reservoir:
1. Press the PURGE button once and the pump will run
for 20 seconds
2. Press and hold the PURGE button and the pump will
run for up to 30 seconds
3. Press the PURGE button while the dehumidifier is
plugged in but powered off and the pump will run for
30 seconds.
Always manually purge the water reservoir before transport
or storage. Turn off the power and allow the plugged in
dehumidifier to rest 15 minutes before the final purge.
3.8 Hour Meter
The digital hour meter displays the amount of time the
dehumidifier has been turned on to the tenth of an hour.
The hour meter continuously cycles between total machine
hours and job hours every 3 seconds. Hours are stored
in memory even when the unit is unplugged. The previous
totals will be displayed next time the unit is powered on.
Figure 2: Phoenix R200 50Hz control board.
