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FOR HVAC INSTALLER ONLY

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Ultra-Aire 90H Installer’s & Owner’s Manual

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 thermostat. 
6. Low refrigerant charge. 
7. Air leak such as loose cover or ducting leaks. 
8. Defective compressor. 
9. Restrictive ducting. 
10.Optional Condensate Pump Safety Switch open. 

Unit Test to determine problem: 

1. Detach field control wiring connections from main unit. 
2.  Connect the yellow and brown pigtails from the main unit 

together; only the fan should run. Disconnect the wires. 

3.  Connect the yellow and blue pigtails from the main unit 

together; the compressor and fan should run. 

4.  If these tests work, the main unit is working properly. You 

should check the control panel and field control wiring for 
problems next. 

5.  Remove the control panel from the mounting box and detach 

it from the field installed control wiring. Connect the blue, 
yellow, and green wires from the control panel directly to the 
corresponding colored pigtails on the main unit. Leave the 
violet, white and red wires disconnected! 

6.  Turn on the fan switch; the fan should run. Turn off the fan 

switch. 

7.  Turn on the humidity control; the compressor and fan should 

run. 

8.  If these tests work, the problem is most likely in the field 

control wiring. 

10.3 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 recovered before weighing in the new 
charge. Refer to the unit nameplate for the correct charge weight 
and refrigerant type. 

10.4 Compressor/Capacitor Replacement 

This compressor is equipped with a two terminal external overload and 
a run capacitor. The compressor is controlled by a dedicated relay. 

 CAUTION!

  

CAUTION-ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Electrical power must 
be present to perform some tests. These tests should be 
performed by a qualified service person. 

10.5 Electric Ventilation Damper 

The electric ventilation damper is controlled by the ventilation timer. 
The damper will open when the ventilation timer is activated to 
allow fresh air into the structure through the 6" diameter fresh air 
inlet duct. The electric ventilation damper will remain closed when 
the ventilation timer is not activated to prevent over-ventilating 
the structure when the unit is dehumidifying or recirculating the 
indoor air. The electric ventilation timer operates on 24 Vac from the 
control circuit. DO NOT connect high voltage to the damper motor 
or damage to the motor may result. DO NOT force the blade of the 
damper by hand or damage to the damper motor may result. 

The damper opens in one direction only. The damper rotates very 
slowly, allow sufficient time for the damper to cycle. The damper 
will take approximately one minute to cycle from closed to open or 
from open to closed. 

If the electric ventilation damper fails to operate: 

1.  Check that the wiring is correct and that voltage is present at 

the damper motor. 

2.  Check for any obstruction inside the damper. If the electric 

ventilation damper fails to operate after performing these 
checks, it must be replaced. 

10.6 Condensate Pump Kit 

An optional condensate pump kit is available from the factory for 
use with the UA-90H. Condensate is automatically pumped to a 
remote location when the water level in the pump’s reservoir rises 
to close the float switch. The pump also contains a safety float 
switch. The white leads from this switch extend from beneath the 
pump cover. This switch should be installed in series with the field 
wire that connects the blue (#5) lead from the UA-90H to the blue 
(#5) lead on the control panel. If the pump fails, this switch opens 
the compressor control circuit and stops water production before 
the reservoir overflows. The UA-90H will continue to ventilate or 
circulate air as normal, but will not dehumidify until this switch 
closes.  See following pages for more information.

FOR HVAC INSTALLER ONLY

Summary of Contents for Ultra-Aire 90

Page 1: ...e condenser coil The heat removed by the evaporator coil is then returned to the air stream Fresh Air Ventilation optional Fresh air may be ducted to the unit and regulated by a variety of controls in...

Page 2: ...Crawlspace 8 4 4D Installation in an Attic 8 4 4E Installation in a Structure with No Forced Air HVAC System 8 4 4F Ducting for High Efficiency Filtration 9 4 5 Compressor Release and Noise Abatement...

Page 3: ...den utility room or family room The ductwork of the existing heating system can be used to supply air to the home 2 Registrations The UA 90H conforms to UL STD 474 and CSA Standard C22 2 No 92 3 Speci...

Page 4: ...rately sense the relative humidity such as near HVAC supply registers near exterior doors on an outside wall near a window or near a water source The installer must supply the wiring between the UA 90...

Page 5: ...heating system can be used to supply air to the home If the existing supply goes to isolated areas of the home discharge the supply of the UA 90H into the supply of the existing heating system Instal...

Page 6: ...re only used for 90 flow option 180 Flow B Upward out of the top 90 flow Remove the 10 circular knock out from top panel of dehumidifier using side cutters Attach three white plates using three 8 scre...

Page 7: ...the structure to the 6 inlet of the UA 90H Advantages of this form of ventilation include 1 Outside air is filtered before entering the building 2 Outside air will be dehumidified before entering if t...

Page 8: ...ion in an Attic with an Existing Forced Air HVAC System CAUTION ALWAYS install a catch pan with a drain or float interrupt for condensate under the UA 90H in an attic or condensate may damage the livi...

Page 9: ...that may be installed with the UA 90H The filter box is ducted to the intake of the UA 90H and the intake ducting is then connected to the intake side of the filter box See the optional accessories l...

Page 10: ...trol Blue Dehumidification fan and compressor control Red 24volt AC power transformer neutral side common with white White 24volt AC power transformer neutral side common with red Yellow transformer h...

Page 11: ...Humidity Range Accuracy 10 95 RH 5 Auxillary Relay Capacity 5 Amps 24VAC Temp Range Accuracy 30 90 F 2 Size 4 95 L x 1 06 W x 4 19 H Major Operations n Digital control of Relative Humidity Digital Se...

Page 12: ...filter s ability to trap particles ranging in size from 3 0 microns to 10 0 microns Residential filters commonly have MERV ratings of 1 12 The higher the MERV rating the more efficient the filter is a...

Page 13: ...s List UA 90H Indoor Air Quality System Item Part No Description 1 4029168 Compressor 2 4029169 Compressor Overload 3 4022484 Compressor Relay SPST 24 Vac 30A 4 4029845 Compressor Run Capacitor 45 MFD...

Page 14: ...h pressure and temperature 10 2 Troubleshooting Neither fan nor compressor running Dehumidification is being called for No fan call 1 Unit unplugged or no power to outlet 2 Humidity control set too hi...

Page 15: ...HAZARD Electrical power must be present to perform some tests These tests should be performed by a qualified service person 10 5 Electric Ventilation Damper The electric ventilation damper is control...

Page 16: ...lter door is facing upward Note the locations of the four leveling feet and the hose adaptor Step 2 Partially screw in the leveling feet at the four locations Step 3 Hand tighten the hose adaptor to g...

Page 17: ...e pump and the short end onto the adaptor Make sure that the hose fully covers the adaptor barbs Step 9 Adjust the height of the leveling feet to move the level bubble into the clear area of the windo...

Page 18: ...sts related to changes to a Product or Component that may be required by any codes laws or regulations that may become effective after initial purchase of the Product by Customer Customer Responsibili...

Page 19: ...n any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Therma Stor LLC 2008 Therma Stor LLC All rights reserved 4201 Lien Rd Madison WI 53704 Pho...

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