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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
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the float
The float consists of a white plastic
cylinder which hangs on two arms.
The float rests on the surface, so it is
lifted when the water level rises. When
the float reaches a certain height, the
dehumidifier responds to this and shuts
down automatically to prevent flooding.
When you have emptied the water
reservoir and are to replace it in the
dehumidifier, this is the simplest
method:
1. Push the water reservoir in until it
touches the float.
2. Raise the forward edge of the water
reservoir from below so that the
whole water reservoir is slightly
slanted.
3. Push the water reservoir home. The
float should now be in the reservoir
instead of being stuck
behind it.
note: It is important that
the float moves freely, since
its purpose is to respond to the
water level and ensure that the
dehumidifier is turned off when it
is high. A wrongly placed float may
allow the water reservoir to flood.
drainage of Water
The dehumidifier is fitted with a hose
connection. By attaching a hose to the
dehumidifier the dehumidified water
can be drained directly away.
using the hose:
1. Disconnect the dehumidifier from the
power source and remove the water
reservoir to give access to the drip tray.
2. Attach the hose coupling to the thread
on the dehumidifier and lead the hose
to a drainage outlet. Check that the
hose is not above the level of the drip
tray.
3. Connect the dehumidifier to the power
source.
Without hose, direct to a drain
outlet:
1. Disconnect the dehumidifier from the
power source and remove the water
reservoir.
2. Place the dehumidifier directly over the
drain so that the dehumidified water
can drip through the hole at the base of
the dehumidifier and into the drain.
3. Connect the dehumidifier to the power
source.
the hygrostat
Wood’s dehumidifier is fitted with a
built in hygrostat, or humidity controller,
which is set to the desired level of
humidity. The hygrostat registers the
current level of humidity and ensures
that the dehumidifier is turned on and
off automatically.
how to set the hygrostat:
1. Set the hygrostat knob to the
Maximum position.
2. Set the fan to position II
(does not apply to DS12).
3. When the desired level of humidity is
reached, the hygrostat knob is turned
counterclockwise until the dehumidifier
is turned off.
note: The ambient
relative humidity is most
simply measured with a wood’s
hygrometer, and the most suitable
range is between 40% and 50%.
shutting off automatically
When the water reservoir is full, the
dehumidifier is shut off automatically.
The warning light at the front of the
dehumidifier comes on to show that the
water reservoir should be emptied.
1. Disconnect the dehumidifier from the
power source.
2. Empty the water reservoir.
3. Put the empty water reservoir back and
check that the float moves freely. See
the section on the Float.
4. Connect the dehumidifier to the power
source.
the air filter
The air filter at the rear of the
dehumidifier ensures that the cooling
coils are kept free of dust. It is important
that the filter is kept clean so that air can
flow freely through the dehumidifier.
The filter should thus be cleaned when
required.
1. Loosen the filter by squeezing it lightly
in the middle. This releases the fixings
on the sides of the filter.
2. Lift the filter out and wash it with warm
water and a mild cleansing agent.
Alternatively the filter may be vacuum-
cleaned.
3. Let the filter dry and put it back.
automatic defrosting
Wood’s dehumidifiers are fitted with a
timer which ensures that the cooling
coils are defrosted once an hour. The
timer shuts down the compressor,
which causes the cooling of the coils
to stop. The fan continues to draw the
air at room temperature through the
dehumidifier and thus melts the ice, and
the water runs down into the reservoir.
This defrosting system means that the
dehumidifier works at temperatures as
low as +5˚C.
fan
The fan ensures that air flows through
the dehumidifier. Moist air is sucked in
from the rear and goes via the cooling
coil and the vaporizer to come out dry
at the front of the dehumidifier. Wood’s
dehumidifiers are fitted with two fan
speeds, except model DS12, which has
only one.
•
Position ii
– gives a high air flow with
maximum dehumidifying of air.
•
Position i
– gives a lower air flow
which causes quieter operation and
somewhat
lower dehumidifying capacity.
cleaning and maintenance
Wood’s dehumidifiers require cleaning
to maintain their high dehumidifying
capacity.
- The front grid can be vacuum-cleaned
or cleaned with a brush.
- The cooling coils are best cleaned with
a rag and warm water.
- The air filter may be washed or
vacuum-cleaned.
- The fan motor is permanently
lubricated and requires no
maintenance.
note: Always disconnect
the cord before cleaning.
hints:
- When the dehumidifier is used in
extremely damp environments or when
the temperature is below +10˚C, the
dehumidifier may stop working. A large
amount of ice builds up on the cooling
coil. Turn off the dehumidifier and place
it a little above floor level so that the ice
will melt away.
- Sometimes it may be useful to use a
frost guard or heater fan to make sure
that the temperature does not fall
below +5˚C.
- For maximum dehumidifying power in
a room, it is recommended that the air
supply from outside and from adjoining
rooms is minimized – close doors and
ventilators.
- Put in the center of the room
- Increase temp. for faster
dehumidification ( warm air carries
more water.)
- Use frost Guard if possibility
temperature is below +5°C
- Higher dehumidification in Autumn /
Summer because outside air is warm
and humid.
When the dehumidifier
requires servicing
If the dehumidifier requires servicing,
you must first contact the retailer. Proof
of purchase is required for all guarantee
claims.
guarantees
5 years’ guarantee against faults in
manufacture applies to the compressor
and 2 years’ guarantee against faults
in manufacture applies to the other
components.
Note that the guarantee is valid only on
production of a receipt.
This machine complies with EEC
directives 76/889 + 82/499
recommended limits for use
Temp. DS & ED:
+5˚C to +35˚C
Relative humidity:
0% to 80%
Recommended
humidity level:
appr. 50% RH
imPortant! - Wood’s
dehumidifiers must be connected
to an earthed power source.
