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Cleaning/Disinfecting the Pump
Basic cleaning
(Complete about once a year, depending on environment).
1.Remove the end cap on the filter side of the unit. Press the drain button to drain the resevoir.
2.Disconnect power to the dehumidifier.
3.Mix a 16 oz solution of either ( 1 oz 15 oz water) or (4 oz white v 12 oz water).
4.Pour solution into the drain tray at the base of the coils. If any cleaning solutions gets on coils, flush with
water.
5.Allow solution to soak for 15 minutes.
6. Reconnect the dehumidifier to power.
7. Fill the reservoir and flush/cycle the pump at least two times.
8.If drain line is still filled with debris, repeat the process. If still not cleaned, move on to Advanced Cleaning.
9 Reassemble unit, unless moving on to advanced cleaning.
Advanced Cleaning
(Complete as needed)
1.Press the drain button to drain the water from the reservoir (A wet-dry vacuum or towels can be used to
remove any remaining water).
2. Unplug the dehumidifier and remove the cover so you have access to the pump.
3. Remove the pump head from the reservoir by unscrewing the screw. Wipe reservoir clean with a paper
towel.
4. Mix a16 oz solution of either ( 1 oz 15 oz water) or ( 4 oz white v 12 oz water).
5. Fill the pump reservoar with cleansing solution.
6. Reassemble pump, then use manual drain button to flush mixture through discharge tubing.
7. Pour same cleaning solution slowly into drain tray under evaportor coils and let it clean hose from pan to
pump. This process can be stopped when the pump energizes one time. NOTE. If you get any of the cleaning
solution on the coils, flush with water.
8. Pour sufficient clean water through drain pan to allow the pump to turn on twice.
9. Reassemble the unit and return it to operational status.
Dehumidifier Storage
IF the unit will be stored for an extended period of time, complete the following steps.
1. Turn off the unit and allow to dry
2. Complete steps #1-3 in Advanced Cleaning (above) to wipe out reservoir
3. Wrap and secure the power cord
4. Cover filter mesh
5. Store in clean, dry space.
Ducted Applications
Ducting the dehumidifier allows the unit to be in one room while conditioning an close room. The inlet/return
grille is designed for 12” flex ducting while the supply grille is designed for 6” flex ducting.
Operating instructions
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