COMFORT-AIRE 23-11-2243N-003 Installation & Operation Manual
Installation & Operations Manual
Manual de Instalación y Funcionamiento
Manuel d'installation et d'utilisation
Dehumidifier
Model No., No. de Modelo, N° de modèle
Serial No., No.de Serie, N° de série
Date of Purchase, Fecha de Compra, Date d’achat
For Future Reference
Write down the model and serial numbers
The model and serial numbers can be found on
back of the unit. Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls concerning
your air conditioner.
Para referencia futura
Escriba el número de modelo y de serie
Puede encontrar los números de modelo y de
serie en el parte posterior del acondicionador. Use estos
números en cualquier correspondencia o llamada de servicio
con relación a su acondicionador de aire.
Pour consultation ultérieure
Inscrivez les numéros de modèle et de série
Les numéros de modèle et de série se trouvent sur le côté de
arrière de l’appareil. Utilisez ces numéros lors de toute
correspondance ou appel au service après-vente ayant trait à
votre climatiseur..
ENGLISH
Important Safety Instructions .................................... 3
Installation .............................................................. 3
Operation ................................................................ 4
Maintenance ............................................................ 5
Service/Assistance .................................................. 6
ESPAÑOL
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad.................... 7
Instalación................................................................ 7
Funcionamiento ...................................................... 8
Manteniemiento ...................................................... 9
Servicio/Asistencia ................................................ 10
FRANÇAIS
Directives de sécurité importantes.......................... 11
Installation.............................................................. 11
Utilisation .............................................................. 12
Dépannage.............................................................. 13
Service/Assistance .................................................. 14
Dehumidifiers
Deshumificadores
Déshumidificateurs
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Important
Grounding Requirements
Your Dehumidifier will operate on any 115
volt, 3-pronged (grounded), 60 Hz circuit. A
separate line is not required, but it is
advisable not to overload the circuit with
heavy duty appliances such as washing
machines, etc. For your safety, this
dehumidifier is equipped with a 3-pronged,
grounding plug and must be plugged into a
properly grounded outlet (Figs. 1 & 2). If
your outlet is not of the proper type, it is
your responsibility to have the outlet and
wiring changed to the correct type. DO
NOT cut off the third (grounding) prong.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.
Three-prong
grounding plug
Single outlet
grounding
wall receptacle
Grounded
three-prong
wall receptacle
1 2
Power Supply: 115V, 60HZ
AC Only 1-Phase
Outlet Requirement: 3-Prong Grounding Type
125 V, 15 Amp
Minimum Wire Size: #14 (A.W.G.) 3-Wire
Use Copper Wire Only
Circuit Protector: 15 Amp Time Delay Fuse
or Circuit Breaker
1. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
1. Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet.
2. Do not use an extension cord or plug adaptor with
this unit.
3. Do not operate unit with front removed.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical
shock, fire or personal injury.
If the dehumidifier has a serial plate rating of 115 volts
and up to and including 7.5 amps the unit may be on a fuse
or circuit breaker with other devices.
However, the maximum
amps of all devices on that fuse or circuit breaker can not exceed
the amps of the fuse or circuit breaker.
The location of the serial plate that applies to this model
can be found on the back page of this manual.
Notice
Do not operate this dehumidifier without proper time delay
circuit protection. Refer to serial plate for proper power
supply requirements.
RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES
(As installed per building code)
PROTECTOR SIZE WIRE GAUGE
15 AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM
115V 230V 230V 230V
15A 15A 20A 30A
For Your Safety:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
WARNING
Close Windows and Doors
To assure efficient dehumidification, close all windows
and doors in the area where the dehumidifier is to
operate.
Plug In
Once you have assembled your dehumidifier and
installed it in an appropriate location, plug the cord into
a properly grounded outlet as indicated in the electrical
requirement.
This dehumidifier has been carefully engineered, manufactured and tested to give you many years of comfort and dependable
operation.
THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION tells you all you need to know about installing, using and caring for your new Dehumidifier. Keep
it handy, it will answer your questions, save you time and expense, and insure that, as the owner of this superb appliance, you receive
maximum comfort and enjoyment for many years.
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OPERATION
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Filter
Filter Cleaning
1. Turn the power off.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner attachment or brush to clean the front grille.
3. Remove the filter by sliding the filter out using the recessed “finger-tip” tab.
3. To clean the filter, wash in warm, soapy water, rinse and shake dry.
Cleaning is recommended monthly, or as conditions require.
4. For cleaning the water container, and wash with warm soapy water.
Proper use and care of your dehumidifier will help ensure longer life of the unit. It is
recommended to annually inspect and clean the coils and condensate water passages.
Expense of annual inspection is the consumers’ responsibility.
Power
Indicator
Overflow
Indicator
Humidistat/
Power
Control
Automatic Humidity Control
The humidistat control automatically turns your dehumidifier on or off to maintain the humidity level you select. Allow dehumidifier
to reach room temperature, then turn control knob to number 5 (normal average setting). The fan and compressor will run together,
dehumidifying the room. If unit does not turn on at this setting, this generally means that the relative humidity is already low and
dehumidification may not be needed at this time.
After operating several days at this setting with doors and windows closed, you may readjust this control to a slightly higher number
for lower humidity (drier air) or to a slightly lower number for higher humidity (moist air).
If knob is turned to “Continuous Run” then the compressor will continuously run regardless of actual room humidity. If not properly
monitored, this setting could cause excess energy usage.
Overflow Indicator
An automatic overflow switch and indicator light are provided to turn the dehumidifier off before the container overflows. When the
indicator light on the control panel glows, the water container must be emptied.
To empty the Container:
When the condensate water container is full, the indicator lights up.
1. Turn the power off before removing container. Wait 3 minutes
for any remaining water to drain into the condensate container.
2. Tilt the container forward then lift carefully by the handle.
3. Clean and gently re-insert the container.
Important: This water is not suitable for drinking.
Condensate
Drain
Condensate
Container
Handle
Note: A piece of tape is attached to the container to ensure
safe shipping. This piece of tape can be removed.
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INSTALLATION/SERVICE
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Permanant Drain Installation (optional):
The condesate water can be removed directly from the unit to a drain through a garden hose with the included adapter.
1. Turn the power off before beginning work. Remove the condesate water container.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the knock-out at the back of the unit. (Fig. 1). Once removed, this can not be replaced.
3. Slide the garden hose adapter (supplied) over the condensate drain through the knock-out hole. (Fig 2).
4. Attach garden hose to threaded end of the hose adapter.
The end of the garden hose should lead to a floor drain or other appropriate drain source.
The garden hose should have no inclines or sharp bends.
5. Replace the condensate water container.
Permanant
drain knock-out
Back of unit
Garden Hose
Hose Adapter
Side View
To floor drain
Condensate
Drain
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)
Service
(Read carefully before calling for service)
If the Dehumidifier Fails to Start
p Make sure the unit is plugged into an operating outlet and the
control knob is turned to the number “8” position.
p If the indicator light (most models) is on, empty the full water
container. The indicator light should now go OFF, and the
dehumidifierwill begin to operate so be sure to quickly reinsert the
empty water container. If the dehumidifier does not begin to
operate make sure the float is attached to the water container.
Unit Runs, But Very Little Water is
Collected
p The amount of water removed from the air depends on the
relative humidity of the air and the capacity of the dehumidifier
purchased. When the air feels damp (high relative humidity), more
moisture will be removed and the container will fill up more
rapidly. As the unit continues to remove moisture and reduce the
humidity in the area, less water will be collected in the container.
p This unit is equipped with a defrost control , which will
automatically activate when needed. When in defrost mode the
compressor will cycle on and off and the unit will make less water.
p Room humidity is low (below 40%).
Sounds
It is reassuring to know that your dehumidifier is functioning
properly. These are some normal sounds which should not be a
cause for concern:
p Air rushing over air drying coils.
p Hissing or thumping - refrigerant is flowing throughout the
sealed system and may generate a “boiling” sound right after the
compressor stops.
p Compressor may “thump” as it cycles on and off.
p Water dripping from coils onto the drainplate.
p The humidistat control, compressor and fan “tick” as they turn
on and off. Metal makes a similar sound when expanding
or contracting.
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