SANTA FE ADVANCE INSTALLER'S AND OWNER'S MANUAL
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Santa Fe Advance Installer’s & Owner’s Manual
5.2 Electrical Requirements
The Santa Fe Advance plugs into a common grounded outlet on a
15-Amp circuit. While operating, it draws less than 7 amps @ 80°F,
60% RH and less than 6 amps @ 75°F, 50% RH. Use of a ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected circuit is recommended.
The unit should not be used in areas prone to flooding.
5.3 Condensate (Water) Removal
The Santa Fe Advance drains via a gravity system - it is not able
to push condensate (water) uphill. The drain hose must run flat or
downhill toward the drain location. Be sure the hose is not kinked
or otherwise restricted so that water can pass through it. Improper
hose installation may result in water leakage.
To increase the efficiency of the unit, position the hose to create a
“trap” as shown in Figure 8. By creating a trap, it will hold a small
amount of water. Position the trap on the hose approximately 12" to
20" away from the unit. Check hose regularly to ensure it is clear and
water is draining properly.
If floor drain is not easily accessible, a condensate pump kit with a
20' hose is available. Refer to page 5 for ordering accessories.
6. Operation
6.1 Humidity Control Adjustment
The humidity control is an adjustable switch that turns the
dehumidifier on and off. It turns on when the relative humidity of
the air in which it is located rises to the dial set point. It turns off
when the RH drops 5% below the set point.
Approximate Humidity Levels Per Setting
“Dry”
35% to 45% Relative Humidity
“Normal”
45% to 55% Relative Humidity
(Recommended for most applications)
“Humid”
55% to 65% Relative Humidity
The dehumidifier will run continuously until the relative humidity
(RH) is reduced to the humidity control dial setting. There is no
benefit to setting the humidity control to “dry” in rooms under 65°;
doing so will result in long periods of ineffective dehumidifier run
time.
Quality humidity meters are available from Therma-Stor and are
recommended to accurately monitor humidity levels. Please call
1-800-533-7533 to order.
Once the dial has been set to the desired level of humidity control,
the Santa Fe Advance will maintain the same percentage of relative
humidity regardless of room temperature.
To turn the unit off, position the humidity dial to the far left and set
fan control to “auto.”
6.2 Defrost Cycle
An automatic defrost thermostat is attached to the refrigerant
tubes inside the unit. It will automatically shut the compressor
off if excessive frost forms on the evaporator coil. The blower
will continue to run, causing air to flow through the evaporator
coil and melt the ice. When the ice has melted, the evaporator
temperature will rise and the thermostat will automatically restart
the compressor. During this process, cool air may be coming out of
the unit.
6.3 Electrical Requirements
Turning the fan switch “FAN ON” will
cause the unit’s internal blower to
run continuously, whether the unit is
dehumidifying or not. This function
is desirable if the unit is used for air
circulation or filtration. Turning the fan
switch to “FAN AUTO” will cause the unit’s
internal blower to run only while the unit is dehumidifying.
FAN
ON
FAN
AUTO
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