ARCTIC WIND 2AD22A User manual

DEHUMIDIFER
MODEL 2AD22A / 2AD35A / 2AD50A / 2ADP50A
OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR DEHUMIDIFIER MODELS
2AD22A
2AD35A
2AD50A
2ADP50A
SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................................3
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ........................................................6
POSITIONING THE UNIT...........................................................7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................8
OTHER FEATURES ..............................................................11
REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER...............................................12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................15
PREPARING FOR STORAGE ......................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS........................................................16

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read these safety precautions before installation and operation.
For your safety, it is important that you read and follow the instructions in this manual to minimize the risk of personal
injury, re or electrical shock.
Warning
This symbol shows that this appliance uses a ammable
refrigerant. If a refrigerant leak occurs and is exposed to
an external ignition source, there is a risk of re.
This symbol shows that a service personnel should be
handling this equipment with reference to the installation
manual.
This symbol shows that the operation manual should be
read carefully.
Warning
Caution

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SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
CAUTION
• This dehumidier is intended for indoor residential us only and should not be used for
commercial or industrial applications. Do not use outdoors
• Do not place the unit near a heat source or other heat generating appliances such as
clothes dryer, heater or radiator
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit by yourself.
• Do not use or store the dehumidier near ammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, or other chemicals, etc.
• Do not drink or use the water collected from the unit.
• Do not remove the water bucket during operation.
• Do not use the unit in small cramped spaces that are not well ventilated
• Do not store or use in areas where water may splash onto the unit.
• Place the unit on a level, sturdy section of the oor.
• Do not cover the intake or exhaust openings.
• Never insert your nger or other foreign objects into grills or openings. Take special care
towarn children of these dangers.
• Do not climb or sit on the unit.
• Always insert the lters securely. Clean lter once every two weeks. If water enters the unit,
turn the unit o and disconnect the power , contact a qualied service technician.
• Do not place foreign objects on the unit.
• The dehumidier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most eective.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the room.
• When rst using the dehumidier, operate the unit continuously 24 hours. Make sure the
plastic cover on the continuous drain hose outlet is tted properly so there are no leaks.
• This unit is designed to operate with a working environment between 5ºC/41ºF and
32ºC/90ºF, and between 30%(RH) and 80%(RH).

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SAFETY INFORMATION CONTINUED
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
• The dehumidier should not be stored in a room with continuously operating ignition
sources (for example: open ames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric
heater).
• Do not pierce or burn this dehumidier
• Be aware that the refrigerant contained within this dehumidier is odorless
• Appliance should be installed, operated and stored in a room with a oor area larger
than 50 ft2.
• Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• Servicing shall only be performed an authorized service provider recommended by the
equipment manufacturer.
• Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried
out under the supervision of the person competent in the use of ammable refrigerants.
• Fluorinated greenhouse gases are contained in hermetically sealed
equipment. For specic information on the type, the amount and the
CO2 equivalent in tons of the uorinated greenhouse gas (on some
models), please refer to the relevant label on the unit itself.
• Installation, service, maintenance and repair of this unit must be
performed by a certied technician.
• Recycling must be performed by a certied technician.
NOTE ABOUT FLUORINATED GASES (NOT APPLICABLE TO THE UNIT USING R290 REFRIGERANT)

6
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
NOTE: All the illustrations in the manual are for explanation purpose only. Your dehumidifier
may be slightly different. The design specifications are subject to change without prior
notice. Consult with the customer service for details. The most up-to-date versions of the
manual can be found on the service website. Please check for the latest version.
Accessories (shipped in the bucket of the unit)
Power Cord Holder Installation
Power Cord Holder (1PC) Female Threaded Connector (1PC)
(some models)
Pump Drain Hose
(1PC) (some models)
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3

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POSITIONING THE UNIT
This dehumidier should not be used for commercial or industrial applications.
Place the dehumidier on a smooth, level oor strong enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.
For good air circulation, allow at least 8 inches of air space on all sides of the unit and a minimum of 16
inches of air space at the air outlet (Fig. 4)
Place the unit in an area where the temperature will not fall below 410 F (50 C) because low temperature
could cause the coil the freeze.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COMFORT Button ________________________
• This dehumidication setting automatically
keeps the humidity level in the room
between 45%-55% relative humidity
(based on room temperature).
• When operating in this mode the touch pad
• ( ) will be deactivated and you will
NOT be able to set a desired humidity level.
FILTER Button __________________________
• The FILTER light (clean lter indicator light)
will illuminate after 250 hours of fan motor
operation. This feature is a reminder
to clean the air lter for more ecient
operation of the dehumidier.
• Reset the timer after cleaning the lter by
pressing and holding the FILTER button
until the light goes o.
• To initiate the Wireless connection mode
(some models only), press the lter button
for 3 seconds when the unit is powered on
or powered o.
• The LED DISPLAY will display “AP” to
indicate you have entered the wireless
setup mode (if the unit running, the
compressor will shut o).
• If the connection to the (router) is successful
within 8 minutes, the unit will exit wireless
connection mode automatically and the
WIRELESS indicator light will illuminate and
the compressor will resume operation.
• If the connection is unsuccessful within
8 minutes, the unit will exit the Wireless
connection mode automatically.
Control Panel Features:
Note: The following control panels are for explanation purpose only. The control panel of the unit you
purchased may be slightly different according to the models. Your machine may not contain some indicators
or buttons. The actual shape shall prevail.
2AD22A, 2AD35A, 2AD50A
2ADP50A

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTINUE button _______________________
• Press to activate the continuous
dehumidifying operation.
• If the CONT. mode is selected the unit will
continue to dehumidify and will not be
controlled to a specic humidity setting.
• The humidity setting cannot be adjusted.
• To adjust the humidity sitting, press the
CONT. button to cancel the continuous
mode.
TURBO button __________________________
• The Turbo button is to toggle between
normal fan speed and the highest fan speed
(Turbo).
• Press to select either High or Normal fan
speed.
• Set the unit to turbo by pressing the TURBO
button (green light illuminated) for maximum
moisture removal.
• When the desired humidity level has been
reached, press the TURBO button once
more (green line will extinguish) to return to
normal operation.
TIMER button __________________________
• Timer button is used in conjunction with
the (Humidity Control) buttons
to initiate the Auto start and Auto stop
feature.
Setting the Timer _______________________
• The TIMER button can be used to set a
desired ON or OFF time for the dehumidier.
The ON time or OFF time setting can only
be set in increments of 0.5 hr. up to 10 hrs.
and 1hr increments from 10 to 24 hrs.
• Press the TIMER button, the timer O or On
indicator light illuminates. This indicates the
auto stop/start program is initiated.
• Press or hold the or button to change
the desired stop/start time by 0.5 hour
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour
increments from 10 to 24 hours from the
time the feature is set. The control will
count down the time remaining until the
dehumidier stops/starts.
• Press the TIMER button again the timer On
indicator light illuminates. This indicates the
auto start program is initiated.
• Press or hold the or button to
change the desired start time by 0.5hour
increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour
increments from 10 to 24 hours from the
time the feature is set. The control will count
down the time remaining until starts.
• When the Timer On & Timer O times are
set, within the same program sequence,
both On and O indicator lights will
illuminate indicating both On and O times
are programmed.
• Turning the unit On or O at any time or
adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel
the Auto Start / Stop function.
• If the water bucket is full and the LED
display window displays P2, the Auto
Start /Stop function will also be canceled.
Note:
• If the unit is off, the timer “On” indicator
be the first to illuminate.
• If the dehumidifier is on, the timer
“Off” indicator will first illuminate.
• Toggle between Timer On and Timer Off
by pressing the TIMER button.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Humidity Set Control Left/Right (buttons) _____
• The humidity set control buttons are used
to set the desired humidity level.
• The humidity level can be set between
35% RH (Relative Humidity) to 85% RH
(Relative Humidity) in 5% increments.
• For drier air, press the button to the
desired lower RH % level.
• For more humid air, press the button to
the desired higher RH% level.
POWER button __________________________
• Press to turn the dehumidier on and o.
• OPTIONAL FEATURES (Only available on
SOME Models)
PUMP button (on some models) ____________
• Press to activate the pump operation.
• Refer to the next pages for removing the
bucket and discarding the collected water.
• Do not use this operation when the
outdoor temperature is at or below
32ºF (0ºC)
LED Display ____________________________
• Depending on the feature selected, the
LED Display will show the current relative
humidity level in the room ( 35% - 85%),
the auto start/stop setting (0.0~24) while
setting the timer function, as well as the
desired humidity level setting for the
dehumidier. The accuracy of the relative
humidity reading in the room is ±5% for
humidity levels between 30% and 90%
Note: Make sure the pump drain hose is
installed into the unit and the continuous
drain hose is disconnected from the unit
before the pump operation is activated.
When the bucket is full, the pump will
start to operate.

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OTHER FEATURES
Bucket Full Light ________________________
• The Full indicator light will be illuminated
when the bucket is full and ready to be
emptied or if the bucket was not put back in
place correctly.
Auto Defrost ___________________________
• The unit will automatically enter auto defrost
mode when frost/ice builds up on the
evaporator coils. The compressor will cycle
o and the fan will continue to run until the
frost disappears. During this operation
the Auto Defrost indicator light will be
illuminated.
Auto Shut Off __________________________
• The dehumidier shuts o when the bucket
is full, or when the bucket is removed or
is not replaced in the proper position. The
compressor will also automatically shut o
when the desired humidity level is reached.
The fan will continue to operate for an
additional 3 minutes.
Auto-Restart ___________________________
• In the event of an unexpected power
interruption, the unit will automatically
restart with the previous function setting
once the power is restored.
AUTO DEFROST
FULL

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REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER
There are three ways to remove collected water:
Using the bucket
• If the unit is o, and the bucket is full, the Full indicator light will illuminate.
• If the unit is on and the bucket is full, the compressor and the fan will turn o, the Full indicator
light will light will illuminate and the LED display will show P2.
• Slowly pull out the bucket. Grip the left and right handles securely, and carefully pull out straight
so water does not spill. Do not put the bucket on the oor because the bottom of the bucket is
uneven and the water may spill.
• Throw away the water and replace the bucket.
• The bucket must be replaced correctly and securely seated for the dehumidier to operate.
• The machine will re-start when the bucket is returned to its correct position.
NOTE:
• When you remove the bucket, do not touch any parts inside the unit. Doing so may damage the product.
• Be sure to push the bucket gently all the way into the unit. Banging the bucket against anything or failing to push it in
securely may cause the unit not to operate.
• If the pump hose drops when you remove the bucket, you must reinstall the pump hose properly to the unit before
replacing the bucket into the unit.
• If there is some water in the unit after you remove the unit after you remove the bucket, you must dry it.
• If the bucket is removed while the unit is running, the compressor and the fan will turn off, the unit will beep 8 times
and the digital display will show P2.
• If the bucket is removed while the unit is turn off, the unit will beep 8 times and the digital display will show P2.
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REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER CONTINUED
Continuous draining
• Water can be automatically emptied into a oor drain by attaching a drain hose (ld≥Φ5/16′′, not
included) with a female threaded end (ID:M=1′′, not included) to the drain outlet at the back of
the dehumidier (See Fig. 8)
• Remove the plastic cover from the continuous drain outlet at the back of the unit and set it aside.
• Connect the drain hose to the drain outlet of the unit and lead the drain hose to the oor drain or
a suitable drainage facility (See Fig. 9)
• Make sure the hose is secure and there are not leaks or kinks that will stop the water from
owing.
• Make sure the hose is angled down or level to allow for good ow of water towards the outlet.
• Select the desired dehumidier setting, humidity level and fan speed.
Pump draining (on some models)
• Water can be automatically emptied into a oor drain or a suitable drainage facility by connecting
the pump drain hose (ΦOD=1/4′′, supplied) with the pump drain outlet as shown in Fig. 12 and
using the pump feature on the dehumidier.
• If a continuous drain hose is being used, remove it from the unit and reinstall the plastic cover to
the continuous drain outlet.
• Connect the supplied the pump drain hose onto the pump drain hose outlet (See Fig 12.)
• Make sure the hose is pushed on to the pump drain outlet to a depth of at least 1/2 inch (approx.
15 mm).
• Direct the drain hose outlet a oor drain or a suitable drainage facility.
• Press the PUMP button on the control panel to start the pump operation
• The pump will start when the bucket is full
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REMOVING THE COLLECTED WATER CONTINUED
Note:
The pump may make a noticeable sound for 3~5 minutes on startup. It is a normal phenomenon.
Check the following things:
• Clean pump lter
• Remove the bucket from the unit, take down the pump and clean the pump lter.
• Check that the pump drain hose is not kinked or blocked.
• Empty the water of the bucket.
• Reinstall the pump hose if it is disconnected from the unit and properly reinstall the bucket.
• Turn on the unit. If the error repeats, call for service.
• Empty the bucket once a week when using the pump drain feature.
• When the pump drain feature is not being used, remove the pump drain hose from the outlet.
• Press the pump drain hose outlet in towards the unit and pull the drain hose out (See Fig.13).
• Be careful to prevent water from leaking onto the oor.
Note:
The pump operation light will blink will at 1Hz if there is an operational failure of the pump.
Please turn off the unit and unplug the power.
Note:
Do not use this operation when the outdoor temperature is equal to or less than 0°C (32°F),
otherwise water will freeze inside the hose resulting in unit failure.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Turn the dehumidifier off and unplug it from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach or abrasives.
• Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing so may cause an electrical shock, cause the
insulation to deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
• The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily; use a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
• Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.
• Partially ll the bucket with clean water and add a little mild detergent.
• Swish it around in the bucket.
• Empty and rinse.
Cleaning the air filter
• The lter in integrated with the back panel of the unit and is not a separate item.
• Remove the lter every two weeks based on normal operating conditions.
• To remove the lter, pull lter outwards (See Fig. 14).
• Wash the lter with clean water then dry.
• Re-install the lter, replace Bucket.
CAUTION
Do not operate the dehumifier without a filter because
dirt and lint will clog it and reduce performance
Note:
Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bucket. After cleaning, the bucket
must be replaced and securely seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
When not using the unit for long time periods
• After turning o the unit, wait one day before emptying the bucket.
• Clean the main unit, water bucket and air lter.
• Wrap the cord with onto the power cord handle
• Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
• Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
PREPARING FOR STORAGE

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM WHAT TO CHECK
Unit does not start • Make sure the dehumidier s plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box.
• Dehumidier has reached its preset level or bucket is full.
• Water bucket is not in the proper position.
Dehumidier does not dry
the air as it should
• Did not allow enough time to remove the moisture.
• Make sure there are no curtains, blinds or furniture blocking the front or
back of the dehumidier.
• The humidity control may not be set low enough.
• Check that all doors, windows and other openings are securely closed.
• Room temperature is too low , below 5 oC(41o F).
• There is a kerosene heater or something giving o water vapor in the room.
The unit makes a loud
noise when operating • The air lter is clogged.
• The unit is tilted instead of upright as it should be.
• The oor surface is not level.
Frost appears on the coils • This is normal. The dehumidier has Auto defrost feature.
Water on oor • Hose to connector or hose connection may be loose.
• Intend to use the bucket to collect water, but the back drain plug is removed.
The pump operation on
light blinks at 1Hz • Clean the lter of the pump.
• Check the pump hose does not link or block.
• Empty the water of the bucket.
ES - Tube
Temperature sensor
of the evaporator error
• Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
AS - Humidity sensor error • Unplug the unit and plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
P2 - Bucket is full or bucket
is not in right position
• Empty the bucket and replace it in the right position
Eb - Bucket is removed or
not in right position • Replace the bucket in the right position.
Before calling for service, review the chart below.
The design and specications are subject to change without prior notice. Consult with the sales agency or
manufacturer for details. Any updates to the manual will be uploaded to the service website, please check
for the latest version.

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