Dri-Eaz 108110 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

WARNING

LGR 7000XLi Portable Dehumidifier

DRI-EAZ PRODUCTS, INC.

15180 Josh Wilson Road, Burlington, WA 98233

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.dri-eaz.com

The Dri-Eaz® LGR 7000XLi dehumidifier reduces humidity in enclosed environments by
removing water vapor from the air. The 7000XLi is rugged, durable and highly portable, making
it ideal for water damage restoration, structural drying, construction, and other applications
requiring temporary, high-performance dehumidification.

Patents Pending – May be covered by: WOUS09/64737 and/or WOUS10/32439

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS GUIDE

Positioning a dehumidifier ............................. 1

Parts identification .......................................... 2

Operating your dehumidifier .......................... 2

Cleaning and maintenance ............................. 4

Transport and storage .................................... 4

Cleaning and servicing ................................... 5

Error messages ............................................... 7

Troubleshooting .............................................. 8

WARNING! Electric shock hazard, rotating fan, hot
surface hazards. Unplug unit before opening cover
for cleaning or servicing. Unit must be grounded.

• Inspect the power cord before use. If cord is
damaged, do not use. Always grasp the plug (not
the cord) to unplug.

• Insert three-prong plug on power cord into a
matching electrically grounded outlet. Do not use
adapter. Never cut off third prong. Do not use an
extension cord.

• The unit must be operated on a 115V/60 Hz circuit
protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) device.

• Keep motor and wiring dry.

• Do not attempt to repair the unit. For Aut horized

Service Centers, call Dri–Eaz at 800-932-3030.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Warranty registration

Visit warranty.drieaz.com to register your purchas e.
Registration allows us to better assist you with using,
maintaining or servicing your equipment, as well as to
contact you in case we have important safety i nformation
concerning your Dri-Eaz product. If you determi ne
service is required, have your equipment m odel , serial
number and original proof of purchase available and call
your distributor for assistance with obtaini ng a ret urn
material authorization (RMA).

INTRODUCTION

Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers reduce humidity in enclo sed
structural environments by removing water vapor from
the air.

How LGR dehumidifiers work

Conventional dehumidifiers operate by pul l i ng m oist air
in across a very cold evaporator core. The moisture in
the air condenses on the coil and then collects in a tray
for removal, usually by an automatic pump. LGR (low­grain refrigerant) dehumidifiers like the 7000XLi utilize a
pre-cooling system to boost water remov al efficiency,
enabling them to continue to remove moisture i n drier
environments.

POSITIONING A DEHUMIDIFIER

For best results, operate your dehumidifiers in a n
enclosed area. Close all doors and windows that open to
the outside to maximize the unit’s water removal
efficiency. Also, keep traffic though the drying chamber
to a minimum. Place your dehumidifier away f rom
obstructions, and keep it away from anyt hi ng that could
block airflow into and out of the unit. For more
information about creating an optimum dryi ng
environment, contact Dri-Eaz at 800-932-3030.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

FIG. C: POWER
ATTACHMENT POINT

Molded pocket

FIG. B: REAR

Integrated handle.

Power cord socket.

Control panel.

FIG. A: FRONT

Humid air inlet.
3M™ HAF filter.

Drain hose pocket.

for cord storage.

Process (dehumidified)
air outlet. May be used
with standard 12 in.
rigid or layflat ducting.

Drain hose location.

Lower back panel. Remove
to access the pump.

OPERATING YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
Set unit upright

NOTICE: If you transport or store the 7000XLi
dehumidifier in a horizontal position, set it upright and let
it stand for at least 30 minutes before you turn it on.
When the machine is placed in a horizontal position, the
oil from the compressor can flow into the refrigerant coils
and reduce the ability of the dehumidifier to function.

Set up drain hose

The 7000XLi condensate pump connects to a plastic
drainage hose that is located in the pocket on the back

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of the unit. This hose is equipped with a quick-connect
fitting for quick attachment to the provided 40 ft. (12 m)
drain hose. Unwrap the entire hose and place the
unattached end in a sink, drain, bucket or outside –
anywhere that water can drain out safely. If you use a
bucket or other receptacle for water collection, che ck it
regularly to prevent spills.

NOTICE: Uncoil and straighten the entire drain hose. Do
not leave any of part of the hose coiled on the unit and
do not place the end of the hose higher than 20 ft. (6 m )
above the bottom of the unit. Also check for kinks or
other obstructions that might restrict the flow of wat er.
Obstructions may cause a water backup and re sult in
leakage.

CONTROL PANEL

ON/OFF

DISPLAY

MENU

Plug in electrical cord

The 7000XLi dehumidifier should be plu gged i nto a
GFCI-protected 115 volt outlet rated for at least 15
Remove the cord from its storage pocket and uncoil it.
Always plug the cord firmly into the unit first, and then
plug the other end into a suitable outlet.

amps.

Turn the unit on

The control panel on the 7000XLi dehumidifier has a
display and a touchpad with four keys. Press the

ON/OFF to turn the unit on.

How to use the control panel

The control panel on the 7000XLi has a display and a
touchpad with four keys.

ON/OFF. Press to turn the unit on or off . When the

machine is turned on, the display normally reads
PLEASE WAIT COMP. DELAY and performs a numeral
countdown from a maximum of 60 seconds to 0. This
delay allows time for refrigerant pressures to equalize for
easier starting. Once the unit completes the compressor
delay, the display shows UNIT ON XX HRS and cycles
between INLET XX°F and INLET XX%. NOTE: If no
compressor delay countdown is displayed, a delay is not
necessary and the machine will begin operation
immediately.

DISPLAY MENU. Press to cycle through the display

of additional dehumidifier conditions and User Settings.
To return to the main menu, press the ON/OFF key
once.

MENU SELECTION. Press to change the values of

the "User Defined" settings. The MENU SELECTON key
acts as the UP key for adjusting the setpoint for
Humidistat mode operation. See User Set tings Menu
(below) for details.

operation, the pump purges automatically every six
minutes, or whenever the reservoir is full.

Main menu display

When unit is first plugged in to AC power, the control
panel display will briefly cycle through a serie s of
displays. This is part of the unit’s self-diagnosis
procedure and no user intervention is required.

Once the self-diagnosis is complete, the display will
show the following information:

UNIT ON 00 HRS

INLET 00°F / INLET 00%

The first line of the display shows the total number of
hours the unit has been in operation. This value may be
reset to zero to track job hours (see “Job Hours Reset”
below). The second line of the display alternates
between inlet temperature and inlet humidity.

User settings menu

A number of settings may be changed by the user.
System information is also available. These items are
accessed by pressing
the key will display the next parameter (see list bel ow).
When you reach the parameter you wish to adjust, press

MENU SELECTON to increase the value. Press
DISPLAY MENU again to accept the setting and re-start
the display cycle. If no keys are selected for 20 seco nds
the display will automatically reset and ret urn to the
normal display mode.

Note that only menu items followed by a greater-than
symbol ( > ) may be adjusted.

JOB HOURS

RESET? >

Press MENU SELECTON to reset hours to zero.
NOTE: When in Humidistat mode, the unit will display
HUMIDISTAT on the top line during normal operation
rather than JOB HOURS.

DISPLAY MENU. Each press of

PURGE PUMP

Shows total unit operating hours. Value cannot be
modified.

INLET OUTLET
00° 00% 00° 00%

Shows current temperature and RH of inlet and outlet.

DISPLAY
MENU

PURGE. Press to empty water from the condensate

pump reservoir. The display will read PUMP P URGING
with a numeral countdown. NOTE: During normal

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SELECTION /
UP KEY

In ON mode, unit will maintain the humidistat setpoint
(see below). Press
between ON and OFF. NOTE: When in Humidistat
mode, the unit will display HUMIDISTAT on the top line
during normal operation rather than JOB HOURS.

LIFE HOURS

00 HRS

HUMIDISTAT MODE

ON/OFF >

MENU SELECTON to toggle