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3.5 Electrical Requirements
The Phoenix Solution plugs into a common grounded outlet
on a 5 Amp circuit. It draws .6 Amps with the blower
running. If used in a wet area, a ground fault interrupter
(GFI) is required. If an extension cord is required, it must
be a minimum 4 gauge conductor rating if it is 25’ or
less. Longer extension cords require a minimum 2 gauge
conductor rating.
3.6 Control Switch
The Solution includes a three position power switch
located on the back of the device. The center position is
“OFF”, the bottom position is “ON”, and the top position
is “THERMOSTAT”. Switching the unit “ON” will cause
the blower to run continuously. Switching the unit to
“THERMOSTAT” will prevent the Solution from over-cooling
the room by shutting the blower off if the room falls below
70°F. Note that on the “THERMOSTAT” setting, the blower
will not come on until the primary air stream heats up
above 80°F.
4 Maintenance
Any accumulated debris can be removed from the inlet of
the Solution by inserting a vacuum cleaner head into the
8” inlet.
5 Service
5.1 Technical Description
The Phoenix Solution uses an air-to-air heat exchanger and
a secondary air stream (air supplied from a location other
than the area being dried) to pre-cool the air drawn into a
Phoenix dehumidifier. It does this with a thermostatically
controlled impeller type air mover. The thermostat is a
common bi-metallic switch with its sensing element in the
process or primary air stream (supply air to dehumidifier).
The thermostat is set to turn the impeller on when the
process air temperature increases to 80°F. The thermostat
will turn the impeller off when the process air cools to
70°F. Alternatively, the power switch can be set to run the
blower continuously if desired.
5.2 Troubleshooting
Blower not running when set to “ON”
. No power to unit
2. Loose connection in blower circuit
3. Obstruction prevents impeller rotation
4. Defective Blower
Thermostat warm but blower doesn’t run when set to
“THERMOSTAT”
. No power to unit
2. Thermostat not working - replace
3. Loose connection in blower circuit
4. Obstruction prevents impeller rotation
5. Defective Blower
5.3 Blower Replacement
The motorized impeller has a PSC motor and internal
thermal overload protection. If defective, the complete
assembly must be replaced.
. Unplug the power cord
2. Turn unit upside down and remove three impeller
assembly mounting screws from the bottom of the unit
3. Turn unit right side up and remove four impeller
assembly mounting screws from the back of the unit
and two from the side near the impeller exhaust
opening
4. Lift impeller assembly out of unit
5. Remove four screws holding impeller bracket to
impeller orifice panel
6. Remove the fasteners holding the impeller and
impeller power cord to the impeller bracket
7. Reverse the above procedure for reassembly
5.4 Thermostat & Switch Replacement
Remove the blower assembly as described for replacing
the blower. Disconnect defective components and replace.
6 Options & Accessories
402077
8” Insulated Intake Flex Duct x 25’
4024935
Lay-Flat Duct 0” Round x 250’ Roll
4022537
Lay-Flat Duct 0” Round x 500’ Roll
4026557
Solution Dehumidifier Mounting Brackets
To order, contact Therma-Stor LLC at -800-533-7533.