Fantech GDC124CSS User Manual

DEHUMIDIFIER
DÉSHUMIDIFICATEUR
DESHUMIDIFICADOR

Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL

BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

Operating Instructions 2
Guide d'utilisation 6
Instrucciones de uso 10

Models / Modèles / Modelos

GDC124CSS

GDC124CS

GDC80CS

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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
certified 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.

Recommended Limits of Use

Temperatures: 0 to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF).
Relative humidity: 20 to 80%.

Location of Unit

Minimum 25cm (10") distance from walls. Close all doors and windows.

25cm

25cm

(10")

(10")

Initial Start-up

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

Control Panel Settings

(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 dehumidifier must
be switched "ON".

NOTE: 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 dehumidifier must
be switched "ON".

NOTE: 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.

Cleaning

DANGER: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning.

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 filter. Wash in a mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Air dry
before reinstalling. Torn or ripped filters should be replaced with a new filter.

Fan Motor

Does not require lubrication.

Condenser and Evaporator Coils

1. Light cleaning: Remove the air filter and

spray evaporator coil with water.

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C A

D B

(A) ON/OFF Switch

Depress the switch to start or stop the dehumidifier. "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.

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2. Heavy cleaning: Open upper door. Remove

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

A qualified refrigeration technician must service all refrigerant leaks.

Important - If power to the unit is disconnected or unit is turned off, allow 3 minutes

before restarting the dehumidifier. This allows the internal pressures to equalize.

Storage:

Single unit: It is best to cover the unit if extended storage periods are contem-

plated. Remove all water in collection system.

Stacking Two Units: This dehumidifier can be stacked two high.

An assembled unit weighs 39 kgs (86 lbs). Position on a level surface.

WARNING: Personal injury hazard. Use two individuals to lift.

Maximum stacking height: 2 units

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HOW A DEHUMIDIFIER WORKS

Bent Handle (2) Wheel Axle (1)

Wheel (2)

Screw - Handle (6)

Hand Axle (1)

Washer (2)

The dehumidifier 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 dehumidifier 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 dehumidifier operates.

Condenser

Bent Handle (2)

Bent Handle (2)

Wheel Axle (1)

Wheel Axle (1)

Evaporator

Humid Air In

Continuous Drain

Connector

Float

Condensate Pump

Air Circulating Fan

Dry Air Out

Compressor

Assembly

Tools Required

Knife Phillips Screwdriver PH-3 Slot Screwdriver

Parts

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Wheel (2)

Wheel (2)

Hand Axle (1)

Hand Axle (1)

Lynch Pin (2)

Lynch Pin (2)

Screw - Handle (6)

Screw - Handle (6)

Washer (2)

Washer (2)

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Basic Unit (1) Long Tube (2) Short Tube (2)

Unpacking Instructions

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

Position up and open top.

3

Cut two vertical corners.
CAUTION: Do not damage unit with knife.

Remove insert s and handle
compon ents.

4

Remove the unit.

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Wheel / Handle Assembly

Lower Door, Second Handle Assembly

ASSEMBLY

Wheel / Handle Assembly Lower Door, Second Handle Assembly

1

Position unit on back. Remove 4

Position unit on back. Remove 4 shipping
screws and discard.

shipping screws and discard.

3

Install one short tube on wheel axle.

Install one short tube on wheel axle.

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2

Slide wheel axle into wheels brackets.

Slide wheel axle into wheels brackets.

Offset to one side.

Offset to one side.

4

Install bent handle on short tube.

Install bent handle on short tube. Install

Install one handle screw and tighten.

one handle screw and tighten.

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8

Position unit with air filter up.

Position unit with air filter up.

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Insert bent tube into long tube. Rotate

Insert bent tube into long tube. Rotate
long tube to align with cabinet hole and

long tube to align with cabinet hole and

insert one handle screw. Do not tighten.

insert one handle screw. Do not tighten.

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Install one long tube, plastic bushing

Install one long tube, plastic bushing

faces inward. Insert one handle screw.

faces inward. Insert one handle screw.

Do not tighten.

Do not tighten.

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Insert hand axle. Insert second long tube.

Insert hand axle. Insert second long tube.

13

Install one short tube. Install one

Install one short tube. Install one handle
screw and tighten.

handle screw and tighten.

7

Install washer and lynch pin to each

Install washer and lynch pin to each
wheel axle end.

wheel axle end.

4

Install two wheels on wheel axle.

Install two wheels on wheel axle.

WARNING: Personal injury
hazard. Do not place fingers in
ring area. Ring is spring

Do not place fingers in ring area. Ring

loaded and closes with force.

is spring loaded and closes with force.

WARNING:

Personal injury hazard.

Insert two handle screws. Tighten all

Insert two handle screws. Tighten all han­dle screws.

handle screws.

Position unit upright.

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

Wait 30 minutes before starting to

drain back.

allow compressor to drain back.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The Unit is NOT working:

• Why do you believe the dehumidifier is not working?

• Is the power ON?

• Has the breaker tripped? – Reset breaker

• If in a wet area, is the unit plugged into a GFI protected cir-

cuit? – Excessive moisture will trip GFI. Remove from area.

• Is the unit being run off a generator? - Check output does
not fluctuate as the unit will not operate at low voltage.

• If using an extension cord - Is the cord of the correct
gauge for the distance run? (14 AWG up to 25’ and 12
AWG over 25’). Note: Verify voltage while unit is starting.
Start up will cause the highest current draw and largest
voltage drop. Even if plugged directly to outlet there can
be a significant voltage drop. Never assume the voltage is
ok without verifying.

• Is the unit draining? – Check the condensate receptacle.
If full, the float is up and the unit will not operate – drain
receptacle.

The unit continually ices up: Note that some ice buildup on the
evaporator coils is normal but airflow should not be blocked.

• Is the fan working? – Fan not working, check run capacitor
and fan unit.

• Is warm air blowing out the front of the unit? - No warm
air, temperature may be too low. Raise temperature with
supplementary source.

• Is the air filter clean and airflow unobstructed? – Clean
filter. Unit should have a minimum of 10” clearance all
around it.

• Dirty evaporator coils? – Clean coils.

• Defrost thermostat loose or not working? – Secure or

replace.

• Defrost timer set incorrectly or defective? – Reset or
replace.

• Temperature in the operating space is too low? - Raise
temperature with supplementary source.

Unit runs continuously for days:

• Unit is working removing water - High Relative Humidity
in space.

• Humidity or water is getting into the space – Find source
and stop it.

• Unit is undersized for space – Use larger unit or mul­tiple units.

• Poor air movement in space – Use air movers to
increase movement.

Unit runs but does not pump water:

• Drain hose kinked or blocked – Straighten or unblock hose.

• Pump float stuck closed – Reset or replace.

• Pump not working – Check electrical operation with out-

side supply.

• Hose disconnected internally – Reconnect hose.

• Compressor capacitor bad – Check capacitor.

Fan runs but Compressor does not:

• Condensate pump not working – Check pump and float.

• Bad connection in pump circuit – Check connections.

• Bad compressor capacitor – Check capacitor.

• Defective compressor – Replace compressor by quali-

fied technician.

• Defective time delay or Thermistor – Check and/or replace.

Fan does not run. Compressor runs briefly but cycles on/off:

• Defective fan capacitor – Check capacitor.

• Loose connection in fan circuit – Check connections.

• Fan obstructed and not turning – Remove obstruction.

• Defective fan – Replace fan.

Unit moves some water but not as much as expected:

• Air temperature and Relative Humidity have dropped - Check
levels with calibrated humidity meter and/or thermostat.

• Unit is in defrost cycle – Unit will start after cycle.

• Air filter dirty or airflow obstructed - Unit should have a

minimum of 10” clearance all around it. Clean air filter and
ensure adequate airflow/space around unit.

• Evaporator coils dirty – Clean coils.

• Restrictive or kinked exhaust ducting (if used) – Straighten

out ducting.

• Defrost timer set incorrectly for conditions – Reset timer.

• Defrost thermostat defective - Replace

• Refrigerant charge is low – Have unit checked by qualified

technician

• Defective compressor – Replace compressor by qualified
technician as it requires recycling of refrigerant.

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Industrial Dehumidifier

WARRANTY - ONE YEAR

This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original pur­chaser. During this period, all parts and labor will be provided at no
cost. Consumable parts (ie: light bulbs and filters) are not warranted
or guaranteed for any length of time. This warranty is non transferable.

ADDITIONAL SIX YEAR WARRANTY

For a period of six years following the ONE YEAR WARRANTY compo­nents of the sealed system are warranted against defects in material.
Parts will be supplied (freight prepaid) free of charge. Installation labor
is not covered. This warranty is non transferable.

NOTICE

1. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and applies
only within the boundaries of CANADA and CONTINENTAL USA.

2. This is the only warranty of the dealer and Fantech Limited. for
the above mentioned product and no other warranty or condition,
expressed or implied shall apply, except where specifically
excluded by law.

3. The original purchaser should complete this warranty form and
retain it in the event warranty service is required.

4. Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims.
Please retain bills of sale for proof.

5. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and
the purchaser may have other rights which vary from state to
state. For more information regarding legal rights the purchaser
may contact the local or state consumer affairs office or the
appropriate state Attorney General.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

No warranty or insurance herein contained or set out shall apply when
damage or repair is caused by any of the following:

1. Power failure.

2. Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.

3. Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wir­ing or inadequate fuses.

4. Accident, alteration, abuse or misuse of the appliance such as
inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating
conditions, (extremely high or low room temperatures).

5. Fire, water, damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as
hurricanes, floods, etc.

For information concerning your warranty, contact:

In Canada

Fantech
50 Kanalflakt Way,
Bouctouche, NB E4S 3M5
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

In Continental USA

Fantech
10048 Industrial Blvd.
Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

Model Number Serial Number

Date of Purchase Customer Name

Address City

Purchased from

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