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Owner’s Manual  —  Phoenix 4800 E 

Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifier

Installation, Operation & Service Instructions

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Phoenix 4800E 

dehumidifier. This dehumidifier offers the finest in air-drying 

equipment. However, this machine can only provide maximum 

service and performance if properly installed, operated and 

maintained.
This owner’s manual is provided to acquaint you with the 

dehumidifier so that the installation, operation and maintenance 

can proceed successfully. Ultimate satisfaction depends on the 

quality of the installation and thorough understanding of the 

operation of this equipment. The dehumidifier is built around 

tested engineering principles and has passed a thorough 

inspection for quality of workmanship and function.

• 3032 pints/day AHAM

• 4800 CFM process airflow
• Dries in temperatures to 140ºF
• Reaches dew points as low as -40ºF

Specifications subject to change without notice.

TS-451d 06/11

4201 Lien Rd. • Madison, WI 53704

The Phoenix 4800 E

• 48”W x 120”L x 74”H
• 1600 lbs. (Standard 

machine weight only

)

• 480 volt 3-phase
• 106 full load amps

Phoenix 4800E  

(with Frame)
PN 4028003

Phoenix 4800E  

(without Frame)
PN 4029191

Summary of Contents for 4800 E

Page 1: ...at the installation operation and maintenance can proceed successfully Ultimate satisfaction depends on the quality of the installation and thorough understanding of the operation of this equipment The dehumidifier is built around tested engineering principles and has passed a thorough inspection for quality of workmanship and function 3032 pints day AHAM 4800 CFM process airflow Dries in temperat...

Page 2: ...y before using this unit Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your Phoenix 4800E 1 Specifications Specifications for 4800E Part No 4028003 with Frame Part No 4029191 without Frame Power 480 VAC 3 Phase 106 FLA Water 3032 pints day AHAM Removal Blower 4800 CFM Process Air Flow 2000 CFM Reactivation Air Flow Operating 10ºF to 140ºF Range Filters Process ...

Page 3: ... maximize service life and performance 3 1 Inspection Thoroughly inspect the machine to insure no damage has occurred during shipping or on the job site 3 2 Location Note the following precautions when locating the Phoenix 4800E The 4800E is designed to be used indoors or outdoors If the humid area is very large dehumidification can be improved by adding an outlet duct to circulate process air to ...

Page 4: ...E is a powerful tool capable of removing a great deal of water from most environments Care must be taken to avoid secondary damage of over drying and or unexpected condensation The Phoenix 4800E removes vapor water from the incoming process air stream and transfers it to the outgoing reactivation air stream The reactivation exhaust air is hot and wet Take care to prevent the reactivation exhaust a...

Page 5: ... terminals 3040 and 3042 The external control must be designed to operate a 115 VAC circuit 5 5 Alarm Light and Horn The alarm indicator lamp illuminates and horn sounds to indicate that a fault condition exists The fault conditions could be Motor Overload process or reactivation Reactivation Temperature greater than 375 F No dehumidification i e saturated wheel Low reactivation airflow Stuck heat...

Page 6: ...lly the seals will not require service or replacement However should damage occur or if poor performance as the result of an air leak is suspected the following inspection must be performed to determine whether the seals should be replaced Inspection 1 Turn the unit off and remove the access covers 2 Visually inspect for gaps between the desiccant media and the seals 3 If significant gaps wear or ...

Page 7: ...7 www UsePhoenix com sales UsePhoenix com Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 7 Panel Layout Wiring Diagram ...

Page 8: ... L1 L2 L3 3L1 3L2 3L3 8 AWG PER PHASE TYPE MTW 3CB 90 DEG C COPPER 40A 24 KW 28 9FLA HEATER C HCR 8 AWG PER PHASE TYPE MTW 90 DEG C COPPER 4T2 4T3 4T1 FIELD DETERMINE L1 L2 L3 4L1 4L2 4L3 PMS 14 AWG PER PHASE TYPE MTW OLR P 90 DEG C COPPER 7 5HP 3600 RPM PROCESS MOTOR PMS 14 AWG PER PHASE TYPE MTW 90 DEG C COPPER 10 9FLA 5T2 5T3 5T1 FIELD DETERMINE L1 L2 L3 5L1 5L2 5L3 RMS 14 AWG PER PHASE TYPE MT...

Page 9: ...9 www UsePhoenix com sales UsePhoenix com Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 7 Panel Layout Wiring Diagram ...

Page 10: ...xcessive infiltration of humid air into the controlled area 4 Area not vapor tight Seal with paint or vapor barrier 1 Dehumidistat needs adjustment Re adjust 2 Improper settings Re adjust Faulty humidity controls 3 Defective Replace 1 Dirty filter Clean or replace 2 Obstruction at inlet outlet or ducting Remove obstruction Inadequate air flow 3 Clogged desiccant media high pressure differential ac...

Page 11: ...lay AR a ALARM lamp illuminates b Alarm horn sounds c Terminals 3080 and X2 energize These terminals can be utilized for an external alarm 1 amp maximum d Time relay TR1 starts the 5 minute heater cool down cycle Following the delay I TR1 relay energizes opening contacts for the COOL DOWN light and reactivation blower motor starter RMS Rotor motor terminals 3470 and X2 de energize Reset alarm by t...

Page 12: ... 1 4027228 1 Blower Reactivation 460V 5HP 2 4027229 1 Blower Process 460V 7 5HP 3 4028630 1 Probe Thermocouple Type J 12 4 4028633 3 Heating Element 24KW 5 4020175 1 Dehumidistat 6 4028771 1 Temperature Controller with Control Output Board Relay SPST 7 4032306 1 Control Box 8 4030198 2 Fusa 2A 9 4030199 1 Fuse 4A ...

Page 13: ...er repair or installation accident acts of nature or any other cause beyond Therma Stor Products reasonable control Limitations and Exclusions If any 4800 part is repaired or replaced the new part shall be warranted for only the remainder of the original warranty period applicable thereto but all warranty periods will be extended by the period of time if any that the 4800 is out of service while a...

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