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1.5.1 HOW DOES THE DEHUMIDIFIER WORK?
Moist, humid air is drawn over a cold refrigerated
dehumidifying coil. Moisture in the air condenses on this
coil and drains into a bucket (or through the bucket into a
hose and drain).
Dry, clean air is drawn over the condenser where it is
actually heated several degrees and discharged out the
front grille into the room. (See Figure 3)
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It is normal for the surrounding air to become
slightly warmer as the dehumidifier operates.
This warming effect further reduces the relative humidity
of the surrounding air.
1.5.2 LOCATION FOR THE DEHUMIDIFIER
Allow at least 12 inches of space on all sides of the
unit for good air circulation. (See Figure 4)
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The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed
area to be most effective.
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Close all doors, windows and other outside
openings to the room.
Place the dehumidifier in a location that does not
restrict air flow into the rear coil or out the front grille.
The operation of dehumidifier in a basement will have
little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed
storage area, such as a closet, unless there is
adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
Dry
Air Out
Humid
Air In
Fan
Condenser
Evaporator
Motor
Drain
Connection
Compressor
Bucket
12"
12"
Figure 3
Figure 4
1.5 HOW TO OPERATE DEHUMIDIFIER
1.5.3 MICRO SWITCH
The micro switch assembly, which is located on the drain pan of inside unit, automatically shuts off the dehumidifier when the
bucket is full (note, the Auto Shut Off lights, to indicate bucket must be emptied). The bucket replaces in its place, the unit again
turns itself on.
1.5.4 AUTO DEFROST
When frost builds up on the cooling coils, the unit will automatically cycle off until the frost disappears. The fan continues to run.
NOTE: The unit is designed to be operated at temperature above 65°F(18°C) in normal condition. If the dehumidifier is
operated in low temperature conditions, the temperature and humidity conditions of room are low, some frost
can be formed in its evaporator coil and the unit will be operated ON/OFF repeatedly. In this case, please check
on your room temperature condition and stop the unit.