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Operating and Maintenance
CHOOSING A LOCATION
1.
Use the dehumidifier in any enclosed room or
area such as a workshop, basement, or living
area where you want moisture removed. For
best results, keep all doors and windows
closed.
2.
Good airflow is essential for dehumidifying.
Make sure there is at least 15 cm of space
between the rear of the dehumidifier and any
wall or other obstruction such as furniture or
appliances.
3.
The dehumidifier should be in an upright
position and on a level surface.
4.
The dehumidifier has four casters for ease of
movement.
5.
These dehumidifiers are built for free-standing
use only and are not designed to be built in.
OPERATING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
1.
Check the available power supply against
the dehumidifier data plate to assure correct
electrical service. Plug power cord into
grounded wall outlet.
2.
The Humidistat Knob should be securely
fitted to the exposed stem on the front
Grille. The Knob is packed in a bag stapled
around the power cord in the receptor
bucket. All models are equipped with an
automatic humidistat control that will switch
the dehumidifier on and off to maintain the
chosen humidity level. When you operate the
dehumidifier for the first time in a particular
area, set the humidistat dial on mid-point.
Allow the dehumidifier to operate at this
setting for two or three days.
3.
Frost or ice on the cooling coils - The cooling
coils in the back of the dehumidifier may get
frost covered if the room temperature or the
amount of moisture in the air (relative humidity)
is too low. This condition usually happens
in the fall, winter, or spring months. The
dehumidifier is designed to remove moisture
when the room temperature is above 3 C.
DISPOSAL OF WATER
All models are equipped with a 9-1/2 litre
capacity water receptor and an automatic shut-
off system to prevent overflow when the receptor
gets full. When the water in the receptor rises to
a certain level, a float switch shuts off the system
and turns on the red light on the front panel. The
receptor should then be removed and emptied.
You will notice that when the receptor is removed,
the system will again begin operating, unless
the control dial has been turned to the “OFF”
position.
To empty the receptor, turn the control dial to
the “OFF” position. Take hold of the receptor
with both hands and carefully slide it out.
Empty the water and replace the receptor in the
dehumidifier. Turn the control dial to your desired
setting.
Use of the fitting on the drip tray - When you
remove the water receptor, you will notice that
there is a threaded fitting on the bottom of the
drip tray. This is made for the attachment of a
standard garden hose that can continuously
drain the water from the drip tray into a floor
drain. When you connect the hose fitting to the
drip tray, it should turn easily. Do not force the
hose fitting onto the drip tray as it could damage
the threads. Make sure the drain hose is below
the level of the drip tray or it will not drain properly.
If you place the dehumidifier directly over a floor
drain, a short piece of hose is required to direct
the water into the drain or it will drip on the
dehumidifier frame and splash out onto the floor.
Do not throw away the receptor. You may need it
to dehumidify an area that does not have a floor
drain.
Safety Information
How to Use
All models are equipped with an automatic
system to defrost the coils. The Defrost cycle
operates on a pre-programmed time frame.
The system includes an electronic timer
and a hot Gas valve to ensure the coils are
quickly defrosted. The preprogrammed cycle
is initiated more frequently in low ambient
temperatures.
