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HI-E Dry 100

HI-E Dry 100

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

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This manual is provided to acquaint you with 
the humidity control device so that installation, 
operation and maintenance can proceed 
successfully. Ultimate satisfaction depends 
on the quality of installation and a thorough 
understanding of this equipment. The humidity 
control device is built around tested engineering 
principles and has passed a thorough inspection 
for quality of workmanship and function.

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

4201 Lien Rd.

Madison, WI 53704 

Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533

www.QuestProtect.com [email protected] 

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

TS-598

04/14

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HI-E Dry 100:

•  Controlled by a dehumidistat with settings 

from 20 to 80 percent relative humidity and a 
positive “on” and “off” setting.

•  Contains a blower switch that permits 

continuous blower operation independent of 
dehumidification.

•  Portable and provided with four casters.
•  Contains an internal condensate pump capable 

of lifting condensate 17 feet and 20 feet of 
condensate hose.

•  Wiring is through a factory installed six foot 

power cord; 115 volt with ground.

•  Environmentally friendly R410A refrigerant.

Water Removal Rates (Pints/Day) 

 

172 pints  

90˚F, 90% 

129 pints  

80˚F, 80% 

110 pints  

80˚F, 60% (AHAM)

 

113 pints  

70˚F, 80% 

83 pints   

70˚F, 60% 

94 pints   

60˚F, 80% 

64 pints   

60˚F, 60% 

67 pints   

50˚F, 80% 

25 pints   

50˚F, 60%

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Summary of Contents for HI-E Dry 100

Page 1: ...tProtect com sales QuestProtect com Read and Save These Instructions Specifications subject to change without notice TS 598 04 14 1 HI E Dry 100 Controlled by a dehumidistat with settings from 20 to 80 percent relative humidity and a positive on and off setting Contains a blower switch that permits continuous blower operation independent of dehumidification Portable and provided with four casters ...

Page 2: ...idification 6 2 4C Ducting for Fresh Air 6 3 Operation 6 3 1 Humidity Control Adjustment 6 3 2 Fan Switch 7 3 3 Defrost Control Adjustment 7 4 Maintenance 7 4 1 Air Filter 7 5 Service 7 5 1 Warranty 7 5 2 Technical description 7 5 3 Troubleshooting 8 5 4 Refrigerant Charging 9 5 5 Blower Replacement 9 5 6 Compressor Capacitor Replacement 10 5 6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits 10 5 6B Replacing...

Page 3: ... Read the installation operation and maintenance instructions carefully before installing and using this unit Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your HI E Dry 100 humidity control device READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is designed to be installed INDOORS ONLY DO NOT use the HI E Dry 100 as a bench or table Avoid discharging the air directly at pe...

Page 4: ...Weight 110 Lb 125 Lb Minimum Performance at Set Conditions Intake Air 70 60 80 60 Water removal day 86 Lbs 114 Lbs Pints KWH 6 0 6 3 2 Installation 2 1 Location The HI E Dry can be installed in a variety of locations to meet the owner s needs as listed below In all cases keep the following cautions in mind It is designed to be installed INDOORS ONLY If used near a pool or spa be certain there is N...

Page 5: ... e g high door undercut louvered door or wall grill This eliminates the need to remote mount the humidity control There are several potential disadvantages to using this method First humid air is drawn into the room where the HI E Dry 100 is located Second to accurately sense humidity the blower in the HI E Dry 100 may need to run continuously to draw air from the humid room into the HI E Dry 100 ...

Page 6: ...s Use 6 diameter branch ducting to each of two or three areas use 4 to each of four or more areas 2 4C Ducting for Fresh Air Fresh air can be brought into the structure continuously by connecting a duct from outside to the HI E Dry 100 inlet and by turning on the fan switch Advantages of this form of ventilation include 1 Outside air is filtered before entering the building 2 Outside air will be d...

Page 7: ...ble DO NOT operate the unit without the filter or with a less effective filter as the heat exchange coils inside the unit could become clogged and require disassembly to clean 5 Service CAUTION Servicing the HI E Dry 100 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 qualifi...

Page 8: ...ously but compressor only runs sporadically with fan switch OFF 1 Unit is in defrost cycle Sec 3 3 5 10 2 Defrost thermostat defective or loose Sec 3 3 5 10 3 Loose connection in compressor circuit see Fig 4 4 Defective compressor overload Sec 5 6A 5 Defective compressor Sec 5 6 6 Defective relay Sec 5 8 7 Defective defrost timer Sec 5 10 No dehumidification Blower runs but compressor does not wit...

Page 9: ...rge Sec 5 4 3 Dirty air filters or airflow restricted Sec 4 1 4 Defrost timer set incorrectly Sec 3 3 5 4 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 removed before weighing in the new charge Refer to the unit nameplate for the correct charge weight and refrigera...

Page 10: ...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 terminal C and overload terminal 1 No continuity indicates a defective overload lead 7 Overload terminals 1 and 3 If there is no continuity the overload may be tripped wait 10 minutes and try again If ther...

Page 11: ...cid have been pumped throughout the system Several changes of the liquid and suction filter driers will probably be necessary to cleanse the system 5 Correct the system fault that caused the burn out Consult the factory for advice 6 Install the replacement compressor with a new capacitor and an oversized liquid line filter In a running burn out install an oversized suction line filter drier betwee...

Page 12: ...ugh the evaporator coil and melt the ice when the compressor is off When the air temperature and or humidity increase the evaporator temperature will rise and the thermostat will close to end the defrost cycle 5 10 Condensate Pump Condensate is automatically pumped when the water level in the pump s reservoir rises to close the float switch If the pump is unable to empty its reservoir due to a pum...

Page 13: ...OTOR BRN WHT COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR OVERLOAD PART NO REV 4033549 A RUN CAPACITOR RUN CAPACITOR YEL BRN TIMER TIMER SWITCH WHT WHT WHT PNK MOTOR WHT BLK BLK BLK BLK GRN 115VAC 60HZ 1PH CONDENSATE PUMP FLOAT SWITCH PUMP FLOAT SWITCH SAFETY SWITCH C NO 1 4 6 1 C S R 2 3 5 NC BLK ORG ORG ORG BLOWER SWITCH BLOWER SWITCH BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR PUMP MOTOR TIMER MOTOR RELAY COIL PUMP SAFETY S...

Page 14: ...9 1 Compressor Overload not shown 8 4033032 05 1 Compressor Run Capacitor 45 MFD 370V 9 4034097 1 Condensate Pump 10 4028226 1 Condenser Coil 11 4023495 1 Cord Wire Harness 12 4025741 1 Defrost Thermostat 4021648 1 Defrost Control Mounting Clip 13 4033925 02 1 Evaporator Coil 14 4029510 1 Filter Drier 15 4024916 1 Hose Drain 25 IDx33FT 16 4027172 1 Humidity Controller 17 4021495 1 Knob Humidity Co...

Page 15: ...ctions 15 www QuestProtect com sales QuestProtect com quest Asset Protection and IAQ Solutions quest quest quest 8 Filter Installation Instructions To prevent damaging the foam filter place it grid side up on top of the pleated filter and slide them both into the filter slot ...

Page 16: ...ranty card or other reasonable and reliable means The end user is responsible for normal care This warranty does not cover any defect malfunction etc resulting from misuse abuse lack of normal care corrosion freezing tampering modification unauthorized or improper repair or installation accident acts of nature or any other cause beyond Therma Stor s reasonable control Limitation and Exclusions If ...

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