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• 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).
2.3 Electrical Requirements
The Phoenix 200 MAX plugs into a common grounded outlet
on a 15 Amp circuit. It draws 7.4 Amps at 80°F,
60% RH. Amp draw increases with increasing temperature
and\or humidity. If used in a wet area, a ground fault
interrupter (GFI) is required.
If an extension cord is required, it must have a minimum of
14 gauge conductors if 25 feet long or less and 12 gauge
conductors if greater than 25 feet long.
2.4 Condensate Removal
The Phoenix 200 MAX is equipped with an internal
condensate pump to remove the water that is condensed
during dehumidification. This allows the condensate to be
pumped 30’ with the attached hose. If the condensate must
be pumped more than 20 feet above the unit, a second
pump must be added to relay the condensate. If the pump
fails and the unit must be used before it can be replaced, the
condensate can be drained by gravity (see Sec. 4.9).
2.5 Ducting
A detachable rectangular exhaust collar is supplied that will
allow 10” round lay-flat duct to be attached to the Phoenix
200 MAX outlet. Lay-flat plastic ducting is available from
Therma-Stor.
To attach ducting to a collar, put the plastic duct end
through the collar center and roll the duct end outward so
that it overlaps the outside of the collar. The duct and collar
may then be quickly attached to the Phoenix 200 MAX by
snapping the collar over the four screws at the blower outlet.
2.6 Power Switch
The power switch (right of hour meter) lights up when the unit
is turned on. The unit will continue to run in all conditions
until the switch is turned off; there is no dehumidistat. If
the unit is going to run for more than 2 hours in an area
below 50°F, the defrost timer should be adjusted to improve
performance (see Sec. 2.9).
2.7 Pump Purge Switch
This switch (left of hour meter) minimizes the water left
in the condensate pump reservoir for moving or storage.
Pressing and holding the pump purge switch will cause the
condensate pump to run. Hold the switch in until the flow
from the condensate hose stops.
2.8 Hour Meter
The digital hour meter measures the cumulative time that the
unit is turned on to tenths of an hour. It stores its total when
the unit is unplugged; the previous total will be displayed
when the unit is next turned on. It resets to zero after
99,999.9 hours of operation.
2.9 Defrost Control Adjustment
When the Phoenix 200 MAX is used in a cool area, or the
dewpoint is below 50°, frost will form on the cooling coil
as it dehumidifies. When enough frost forms, the defrost
thermostat will initiate the timed defrost cycle. The cycle
periodically turns off the compressor while allowing the
blower to run. The frost is melted by the air that the blower
draws through the cooling coil.
DRYING TIP: Air’s ability to absorb moisture from wet
surroundings and the Phoenix 200 MAX’s ability to remove
moisture from that air is greatly improved at higher
temperatures. We recommend that the area to be dried be
heated to over 70°F if possible. Less drying time will be
required and efficiency will improve.
2.10 Low Pressure Control
If the low side refrigerant pressure drops to 35 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 compressor if a leak
develops in the refrigeration system. It may also open if the
unit is A) used in a cool area (below 50°F) or B) stored where
it is below 40°F and then started. Under these conditions,
the unit will restart within several minutes; it may cycle
several times until the unit warms up.