Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
•Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
•Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
•Set the device up in an upright and stable position.
•Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it
when wet or when in moist surroundings.
•Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
•Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
•Never insert any objects or limbs into the device and never
use it as source of ignition.
•Do not cover or transport the device during operation.
•Do not sit on the device.
•This appliance is not a toy! Keep away from children and
animals. Do not leave the device unattended during
operation.
•Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.
•Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are
protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never
use the device if electric cables or the power connection
are damaged!
•The electrical connection must correspond to the
specifications in chapter Technical data.
•Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
•Observe the device's power input, cable length and
intended use when selecting extensions to the power
cable. Completely unroll extension cables. Avoid electrical
overload.
•Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on
the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
•Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from
the mains socket when the device is not in use.
•Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!
•When positioning the device, observe the minimum
distances from walls and other objects as well as the
storage and operating conditions specified in the Technical
data chapter.
•Make sure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
•Make sure that the suction side is kept free of dirt and
loose objects.
•Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
•Only transport the device in an upright position with an
emptied condensation tank or drain hose.
•Discharge the collected condensate before transport and
storage. Do not drink it. Health hazard!
Safety warnings for devices containing flammable
refrigerants
•Only position the device in rooms where potentially leaking
refrigerant cannot accumulate.
•Only position the device in rooms where there is no source
of ignition (e.g. open flames, an active gas appliance or an
electric heater).
•Please note that the refrigerant is odourless.
•Only install the device in compliance with the national
installation regulations.
•Observe the national gas regulations.
•Only install, operate and store the device TTK 165 ECO/
TTK 170 ECO in a room measuring more than 11m2.
•Only install, operate and store the device TTK 380 ECO in a
room measuring more than 14m2.
•Store the device in a way that no mechanical damage can
occur.
•Please note that the connected ducts must not contain any
sources of ignition.
•R290 is a refrigerant that complies with European
environmental regulations. No part of the cooling circuit
may be perforated.
•Observe the maximum refrigerant capacity in the technical
data.
•Do not drill through or burn.
•Do not use any means other than those recommended by
the manufacturer for accelerating the defrosting process.
•Every person working with or at the refrigerant circuit must
be able to provide a certificate of qualification issued by a
body accredited by the industry, demonstrating their
competence in the safe use of refrigerants based on a
procedure well-known in the industry.
•Service work may only be carried out in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. If maintenance and
repair work require the support of additional persons, the
person trained in handling flammable refrigerants shall
continuously supervise the work carried out.
•Unventilated rooms, in which the device is installed,
operated or stored, must be built in a way to ensure that
potentially leaking refrigerant cannot accumulate. This
serves to avoid fire or explosion hazards resulting from an
ignition of the refrigerant by an electric furnace, cooking
stove or another ignition source.
•The entire refrigerant circuit is a maintenance-free,
hermetically sealed system and may only be maintained or
repaired by specialist companies for cooling and airconditioning or by Trotec.
Intended use
Only use the device for drying and dehumidifying room air, while
adhering to and following the technical data.
Intended use comprises:
•dehumidifying and drying:
– living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and basements
– laundries, holiday homes, camper vans, boats
•Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
•Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
•Do not use the device outdoors.
•Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural
changes to the device are forbidden.
•Any operation other than as described in this manual is
prohibited. Non-observance renders all claims for liability
and guarantee null and void.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
•be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electric devices in damp areas.
•have read and understood the instructions, especially the
Safety chapter.
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by specialist companies for cooling and
air-conditioning or by Trotec.
Safety signs and labels on the device
Note
Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from
the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in
legible condition.
The following safety signs and labels are attached to the device:
This symbol indicates that the operating manual must
be observed.
Follow the repair manual
Disposal, maintenance and repair work of the
refrigerant circuit may only be carried out in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and
by persons having a certificate of qualification. A
corresponding repair manual is available from the
manufacturer upon request.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Note
Do not operate the device without an air filter inserted
into the air inlet!
Without the air filter, the inside of the device will be
heavily contaminated. This could reduce the
performance and result in damage to the device.
Behaviour in the event of an emergency
1. Switch off the device.
2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains
feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power
cable out of the mains socket.
3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.
Residual risks
Danger
Natural refrigerant propane (R290)!
H220 – Extremely flammable gas.
H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if
heated.
P210 – Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and
other ignition sources. No smoking.
P377 – Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak
can be stopped safely.
P410+P403 – Protect from sunlight. Store in a wellventilated place.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
The device uses the principle of condensation to automatically
dehumidify rooms.
The fan sucks damp room air through the air inlet, the air filter,
the evaporator and to the condenser located behind it. The air is
cooled at the cold evaporator until it is below the dew point.
Water vapour contained in the room air precipitates on the
evaporator fins as condensation or rime. The dehumidified,
cooled air is slightly warmed at the condenser and blown out
again. The drier air thus conditioned mixes with the air in the
room. The humidity in the room where the device is positioned
is reduced as air constantly circulates through the device.
Depending on the air temperature and the relative humidity, the
condensed water either drops continuously or only during the
defrost phase through the integrated drain nozzle into the
condensation tank below. It is fitted with a float to measure the
filling level.
In case of the device TTK 165 ECO defrosting takes place
electronically in air circulation mode.
The devices TTK170ECO and TTK380ECO come with a hot
gas automatic defrost system. Here, the hot gas of the
refrigerant circuit is used actively for fast and effective
defrosting. This makes the devices TTK170ECO and
TTK380ECO considerably more effective at temperatures
below 15°C.
Once the maximum filling level of the condensation tank is
reached or in case the condensation tank is not installed
correctly, the condensation tank indicator light (see chapter
Device depiction) is illuminated. The compressor and fan will
switch off. The condensation tank indicator light only goes out
again once the emptied condensation tank is reinserted.
If required, an external hygrostat can be connected to the
devices TTK170ECO and TTK380ECO for controlling the
humidity level. Moreover, an operating hours counter helps you
to meet the maintenance deadlines.
Optionally, the condensed water can be drained by attaching a
hose at the condensation connection.
The device can reduce the relative humidity of a room to
approx. 30%.
Because of the heat radiation generated during operation, the
room temperature may rise slightly.
Info
The illustrations in this operating manual feature the
device TTK 170 ECO by way of example. However, the
depicted operating steps and explanations also apply to
the devices TTK165ECO and TTK380ECO unless
otherwise mentioned.
•Leave the device to rest for 12to24hours, so the
refrigerant can accumulate within the compressor. Wait
12to24hours before switching the device back on! Acting
contrary might lead to compressor damage and a
malfunctioning device. If so, any warranty claims will be
voided.
Storage
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Before storing the device, observe the following:
•Drain the remaining condensate from the device and the
condensation drain hose (see chapter Maintenance).
•Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
•Only store the device TTK 165 ECO and TTK 170 ECO in a
room measuring more than 11m2.
•Only store the device TTK 380 ECO in a room measuring
more than 14m2.
•dry and protected from frost and heat
•in an upright position where it is protected from dust and
direct sunlight
•with a cover to protect it from invasive dust, if necessary
•Place no further devices or objects on top of the device to
prevent it from being damaged.
Assembly and installation
Unpacking the device
1. Open the cardboard box and take the device out.
2. Completely remove the packaging.
3. Fully unwind the power cable. Make sure that the power
cable is not damaged and that you do not damage it during
unwinding.
Assembly
Use tools suitable for the intended task.
Mounting the feet TTK165ECO/ TTK170ECO
Prior to initial start-up, the feet must be attached to the device.
To do so, please proceed as follows:
1. Place the device on its front side.
2. Mount the two feet(4) to the device sides using six
screws. The feet must protrude from the bottom side of the
device.
Prior to initial start-up, the wheels and the axle must be
attached to the device. To do so, please proceed as follows:
ü The device is placed on its front side.
1. Use two large screws to fasten the axle(14) to the rear
bottom side of the device. Ensure tight fit.
5. Place a second washer(16) in front of the wheel(7).
2. Insert a standard split pin(15) into the inner hole of the
axle up to the stop. Bend the end of the split pin outwards
to fix the split pin.
6. Insert a linchpin(17) into the hole in front of the
washer(16) up to the stop. Turn over the ring of the
linchpin(17).
3. Place a washer(16) on the axle(14).
4. Place a wheel(7) in front of the washer(16).
7. Repeat this process on the other side of the axle.
8. After mounting the wheels and the feet, place the device in
an upright position.
Note
Leave the device to rest for 12to24hours, so the
refrigerant can accumulate within the compressor.
Wait 12to24hours before switching the device back
on! Acting contrary might lead to compressor damage
and a malfunctioning device. Any warranty claims will
be voided in this case.