SANTA FE COMPACT2 INSTALLER'S AND OWNER'S MANUAL
5
Santa Fe Compact2 Installer’s & Owner’s Manual
pre-filter every time the 1" pleated fabric filter is replaced.
To clean the 1/4" pre-filter, remove filter from the unit, rinse
the 1/4" pre-filter in water with the water flowing through
the aluminum support mesh side. Allow the filter to dry
completely before reinstalling. Reinstall per section 7.5.
7.3 Pleated filter
Replace filter every six months per section 7.4-7.5. To order
filters contact your dealer or call 1-800-533-7533.
CAUTION!
NOTE: Failure to follow filter handling instructions may
result in improper function of the dehumidifier and cause
premature filter wear or unit damage.
7.4 Removing Filters
1. Remove the 1/4" pre-filter by gently pulling on the bottom
of the filter frame.
2. Remove the 1" pleated fabric filter by gently pulling on
the bottom of the filter frame.
7.5 Installing Filters
1. Angle the top of the filter and gently slide 1" pleated filter
into filter slot. Do not force. If resistance is felt, check
alignment for obstructions or debris inside the filter
housing.
2. Angle the top of the filter and gently slide 1/4" pre-filter in
front of 1" pleated filter. Do not force. If resistance is felt,
check alignment for obstructions or debris inside the
filter housing.
8. Service
WARNING!
Servicing the Santa Fe Compact2, with its high pressure
refrigerant system and high voltage circuitry presents a
health hazard which could result in death, serious bodily
injury, and/or property damage. Only qualified service
people should service this unit.
8.1 Technical Description
The Santa Fe Compact2 uses a refrigeration system similar
to an air conditioner’s to remove heat and moisture from
incoming air and add heat to the air that is discharged. Hot,
high pressure refrigerant gas is routed from the compressor
to the condenser coil. The refrigerant is cooled and
condensed by giving up its heat to the air that is discharged
from the dehumidifier. The refrigerant liquid then passes
through capillary tubing which cause the refrigerant pressure
and temperature 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 contain liquid refrigerant during
normal operation. A flooded evaporator should maintain
constant pressure and temperature across the entire coil,
from inlet to outlet. 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 gas to repeat the process.
8.2 Troubleshooting
FOR THE HOMEOWNER:
n
If the unit does not work properly, please check the
following:
— Is the unit unplugged?
— Is power to outlet on? (check switch, if applicable)
— Is circuit breaker tripped?
— Is humidity control set? (turn to “ON”)
— Is air flow restricted? (check air filters and grill)
If none of the above, call dealer or 1-800-533-7533.
FOR THE INSTALLING PROFESSIONAL:
n
No dehumidification. Neither blower, nor compressor run
with fan switch AUTO.
1. Unit unplugged or no power to outlet, circuit breaker
tripped.
2. Humidity control set to “Humid” setting.
3. Loose connection in internal wiring.
4. Humidity control is defective.
5. Defective compressor relay.
n
No dehumidification. Compressor does not run but
blower runs with fan switch AUTO and humidity control
turned to ON.
1. Defrost thermostat open, ambient temperature too low.
2. Loose connection in compressor circuit.
3. Defective compressor overload.
4. Defective compressor or compressor run capacitor.
n
Blower runs with fan switch AUTO but compressor
cycles on & off.
1. Low ambient temperature and/or humidity causing unit
to cycle through defrost mode.
