Fantech GDC124CSS, GDC80CS, GDC124CS Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Manuel d'installation, d'opération et d'entretien

Manual de Instalación, operación y Mantenimiento

GDC Series

Dehumidier
Déshumidicateur
Deshumidicador

Item #: 405001

Rev Date: 2015-05-12

United States

10048 Industrial Blvd., Lenexa, KS, 66215
Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Canada

50 Kanalflakt Way, Bouctouche, NB, E4S 3M5
Tel.: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

GDC124CSS • GDC124CS • GDC80CS

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Note Warning/

Important

note

Assembly

Tools required

Knife Philips Slot Screwdriver

Screwdriver PH-3

Parts

Information Technical

information

Practical tip

Basic Unit (1) Long Tube (2) Short Tube (2) Bent Handle (2) Wheel Axle (1) Wheel (2)

Screw – Handle (6) Hand Axle (1) Washer (2) Lynch Pin (2)

Unpacking

Recycle all cardboard and plastic bags. Keep plastic bags out of the reach of children.

1 Position up and open top. 2 Remove inserts and handle 3 Cut two vertical corners. 4 Remove the unit.
components. Do not damage unit
with knife.

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Assembly

Wheel / Handle Assembly

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1 Position unit on back. Remove 4

shipping screws and discard.

5 Install one short tube. Install

one handle screw and tighten.

2 Slide wheen axle into wheels

brackets. Offset to one side.

6 Install two wheels on wheel axle.

3 Install one short tube on wheel

axle.

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7 Install washer and lynch pin to

each wheel axle end.

Personal injury hazard.
Do not place ngers in ring areal.
Ring is spring loaded and closes
with force.

4 Install bent handle on short

tube. Install one handle screw
and tighten.

Lower Door, Second
Handle Assembly

8 Position unit with air lter up.

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9 Install one long tube, plastic

bushing faces inward. Insert one
handle screw.

Do not tighten.

13 Position unit upright.
Wait 30 minutes before starting to
allow compressor to drain back.

10 Insert bent tube into long tube.

Rotate long tube to align with
cabinet hole and insert one
handle screw.

Do not tighten.

11 Insert hand axle. Insert second

long tube.

12 Insert two handle screws.

Tighten all handle screws.

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Operation

Built in electrical safety

For your safety and protection this appliance is manufactured with a grounded plug on its power cord. The power cord must be plugged into a properly
grounded receptacle. If a grounded receptacle does not exist, have one installed by a certied electrician. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong on
the power cord plug if equipped. We recommend that this electrical circuit/ receptacle operate under a separate breaker or fuse.

This appliance complies with the suppression requirements of EEC directive 76/889 + 82/499. Recommended limits of use: Temperatures: 0 to 35°C,
Relative humidity: 20 to 80%.

Location of Unit

Minimum 25cm distance from walls. Close all doors and windows. (gure 1)

Initial Star-up

Check the rating plate for the appropriate power supply needed by your unit. Connect the
dehumidier. Ensure that one of the water collection options is working and active. Depress the ON
switch.

Control Panel Settings (gure 2)

(A) ON/OFF Switch

Depress the switch to start or stop the dehumidier. "O" for power off, "I" for power on.

(B) Hour Counter

The counter will accumulate and display the total running hours of the unit in 1/100 of an hour. It
can not be reset to zero. No user input is required.

(C) Pump Purge: (Green button - Some models)

Depressing this button activates the condensate pump. This can be used to empty the pump
reservoir. The button must be held depressed until drain line is clear of water, this is when pump

reservoir is empty. The dehumidier must be switched "ON

".

Figure 1

Figure 2

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D

A

B

Depress the switch long enough to perform the function. Prolonged depression of the
switches could harm the equipment.

(D) Hot Gas On Demand: (Red button - some models)

Depressing this button activates the hot gas defrost system. This can be used to clear the
evaporator coil of frost if required. The button must be held depressed until the evaporator coil is
cleared of frost. The dehumidier must be switched "ON".

Depress the switch long enough to perform the function. Prolonged depression of the
switches could harm the equipment.

Automatic Defrost Cycle

All units are equipped with an automatically activated (thermostat controlled) Defrost cycle to
automatically defrost the evaporator coils.

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Cleaning

DANGER: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning.

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Exterior Parts

Use a mild, non-abrasive soap and clean water solution to clean the metal cabinet, handles and
wheels. Wipe dry.

Air Filter

Remove lter. Wash in a mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Air dry before reinstalling.
Torn or ripped lters should be replaced with a new lter.

Fan Motor

Does not require lubrication.

Condenser and Evaporator Coils

1. Light cleaning (gure 3)

Remove the air lter and spray evaporator coil with water.

2. Heavy cleaning (gure 4)

Open upper door. Remove plastic cleanout by pushing the two locking tabs and lifting. Spray water
at coils. Replace the cleanout.

A qualied refrigeration technician must service all refrigerant leaks.

If power to the unit is disconnected or unit is turned off, allow 3 minutes before restarting
the dehumidier. This allows the internal pressures to equalize.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Storage

Single unit

It is best to cover the unit if extended storage periods are contemplated. Remove all water in
collection system.

Stacking two units

This dehumidier can be stacked two high.

An assembled unit weighs 39 kgs. Position on a level surface.

Personal injury hazard. Use two individuals to lift. Maximum stacking height: 2 units.

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How a Dehumidifier Works

The dehumidier removes moisture from the air by passing the moist air over a cold dehumidifying coil. The moisture condenses out of the air on this
coil and then drains from the coil into a bucket. A dehumidier reduces the relative humidity of the surrounding air two ways. The removal of moisture
from the air (as just described) reduces its humidity. The relative humidity of the air is further reduced by heating as the dry air is discharged over
the condenser and out the front. The air is actually heated several degrees in this process. It is normal for the surrounding air to slightly increase in

temperature as the dehumidier operates.

Condenser

Air Circulating Fan

Evaporator

Humid Air In Dry Air Out

Continuous Drain Connector

Float

Condensate Pump

Compressor

Before Calling for Service

Perform these simple checks

Condition – Unit is not working

• Is the dehumidier connected to a live and correct voltage electrical supply?

• Is there a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker? (Check the outlet with another appliance).

• Is the Power Switch pushed to the "I" position?

• Is the water container (if used) full and requires emptying?

• Is the water lever plastic oat freely handing inside bucket (if bucket is used), or hangs freely in air (if no bucket)?

Condition – Moisture removal seems insufcient

• Are the dehumidier's vents and air lter clear of obstructions and dirt?

• Does the location selected present sufcient airow around the unit?

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