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Lit. No. TS-218B-0499

 

 

Therma-Stor Products

A Division of DEC International
Box 8050 Madison, WI 53708

Toll Free 1-800-533-7533

Local 1-608-222-5301

PHOENIX 300  Operation & Service Instructions

Table of Contents

1. 

Specifications

................................................... 1

2. 

Operation

.......................................................... 1

2.1  Transporting the Phoenix 300 ...................... 1
2.2  Location ........................................................ 1
2.3  Electrical Requirements ............................... 2
2.4  Condensate Removal ................................... 2
2.5  Ducting ......................................................... 2
2.6  Power Switch ................................................ 2
2.7  Pump Purge Switch ...................................... 2
2.8  Pump Fail Light............................................. 2
2.9  Hour Meter.................................................... 2
2.10 Defrost Control Adjustment ......................... 2
2.11 Low Pressure Control .................................. 3

3. 

Maintenance

..................................................... 3

3.1  Air Filter ........................................................ 3
3.2  Blower Oiling ................................................ 3
3.3  Storage ......................................................... 3

4. 

Service

.............................................................. 4

4.1  Warranty....................................................... 4
4.2  Technical description.................................... 4
4.3  Troubleshooting............................................ 4
4.4  Refrigerant Charging .................................... 5
4.5  Blower Replacement .................................... 5
4.6  Compressor/Capacitor Replacement ........... 5

4.6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits ..... 5
4.6B Replacing a Burned Out Compressor ..... 6
4.6C Replacing a Compressor- Non-Burn Out ... 7

4.7  Defrost Thermostat & Timer......................... 7
4.8  Condensate Pump........................................ 7
4.9  Relay............................................................. 7
4.10 Time Delay .................................................. 7

5. 

Wiring Diagram

................................................. 8

6. 

Service Parts List

............................................. 9

Serial No. ________________________________

Purchase Date ____________________________

Dealer's Name ____________________________

Read the operation and maintenance instructions
carefully 

before

 using this unit. Proper adherence to

these instructions is essential to obtain maximum
benefit from your Phoenix 300 dehumidifier.

1 Specifications

Model: PHOENIX 300 Dehumidifier
Electrical: 110-120 Vac, 12 Amps, grounded
Capacity: 176 pints per day @ 80

°

F, 60% RH

Operating Temp. Range:  33

°

F min., 105

°

F max.

Air Flow: 540 CFM without external ducting
Refrigerant Charge: 2 lbs., 5 oz. R-22
Optional Duct connection: 10" round outlet
Size: 45" high x 24" wide x 20" deep cabinet

46" high x 29" wide x 25" deep overall

Weight: 175 lbs.

2 Operation

2.1 Transporting the Phoenix

The Phoenix 300 must always be upright when
transported by vehicle. It may be tipped on to its handle
and back for loading and moving by hand.

2.2 Location

Note the following precautions when locating the
Phoenix 300:

It is designed to be used 

INDOORS ONLY

.

If used in a wet area, plug it into a 

GROUND FAULT

INTERRUPTER.

••••

DO NOT

 use the Phoenix 300 as a bench or table.

It must always be used in the upright position.

The air inlet on top & the side outlet must be at least
1 foot from walls and other obstructions to air flow.

If the humid area is very large, dehumidification can
be improved by adding an outlet duct to circulate air
to stagnant areas (see Sec. 2.5).

Summary of Contents for PHOENIX 300

Page 1: ..._________________________ Read the operation and maintenance instructions carefully before using this unit Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your Phoen...

Page 2: ...un Hold the switch in until the flow from the condensate hose stops 2 8 Pump Fail Light If the condensate pump fails water draining into the pump reservoir will fill above its normal level A safety fl...

Page 3: ...refrigerant pressure drops to 15 PSIG the low pressure control opens and shuts off the compressor and blower It is an automatically reset control Its primary function is to prevent damage to the comp...

Page 4: ...he unit but do not turn it on 3 Remove the air filter Slowly pour a quart of the chemical through the top grille so that it drains into the white plastic slots 4 Hold in the pump purge switch to reduc...

Page 5: ...ly but cycles on off 1 Loose connection in blower circuit Fig 3 2 Obstruction prevents impeller rotation 3 Defective blower Sec 4 5 Unit removes some water but not as much as expected 1 Air temperatur...

Page 6: ...No continuity indicates an open start winding the compressor must be replaced 5 Compressor terminals C and R No continuity indicates an open run winding the compressor must be replaced 6 Compressor t...

Page 7: ...er driers may have to be replaced to remove all of the acid and moisture NOTE NEVER use the compressor to evacuate the system or any part of it 4 6C Replacing a Compressor Non Burn Out Remove the refr...

Page 8: ...timer 4 10 Time Delay HP model only The HP model has a time delay relay in the compressor control circuit This relay delays the compressor start about 2 minutes after the power switch is turned on Thi...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 3 Electrical Schematic of Phoenix 300...

Page 10: ...4022615 1 Cord Wire Harness 12 4021908 1 Drain Hose 38 ID x 56 OD x 33 long 13 4022611 1 Outlet Collar for Ducting Outlet 14 4022593 1 Filter Drier not shown 15 4021597 1 Hour Meter 16 4021089 1 Indi...

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