defenser PH15 User manual
2526397 EN 1110
Defensor PH15/PH15A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Adiabatic Humidifiers
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1 Introduction 4
1.1 To the very beginning 4
1.2 Notes on the operating instructions 4
2 For your safety 6
3 Product Overview 8
3.1 Unit versions 8
3.2 Unit construction 8
3.3 Operating panel 9
3.4 Identicationoftheunit 10
3.5 Functional description/Operating modes 10
3.6 Options 11
3.7 Accessories 12
3.8 Standard delivery 12
4 Commissioning 13
4.1 Unpackingtheunitandcheckingthescopeof
delivery 13
4.2 Transporting/storing the unit 13
4.3 Choose location 14
4.4 Connecting the water supply (PH15A only) 15
4.5 Putting the unit into operation 16
5 Operation 17
5.1 Filling the water tank (PH15 only) 17
5.2 Switchingtheunitonandoff 18
5.3 Menu overview 19
5.4 Unit settings (normal operating mode) 20
5.4.1 Setting the desired humidity value 20
5.4.2Settingthefanstep 21
5.4.3 Selecting the operating mode 22
5.4.4 Switchingthebuzzeronandoff 22
5.4.5 Calling timer level 23
5.5 Program operation 24
5.5.1 Calling the timer level 24
5.5.2 Activating/Deactivating the program mode 25
5.4.3 Setting the current time 25
5.5.4 Setting the starting points and the
operating programs 26
5.6 Locking/unlocking the keyboard 27
6 Maintenance 28
6.1 Maintenance intervals 28
6.2 Maintenance work 29
6.2.1 Disassembling the unit 29
6.2.2 Cleaning work 30
6.3 Notes on cleaning agent 32
6.4 Reassemblyoftheunit 33
6.5 Resettingthelterchangingmessage 34
7 Fault elimination 35
7.1 Event messages 35
7.2 Warning messages 35
7.3 Error messages 36
7.4 What,if...? 37
7.5 Notesonfaultelimination 38
8 Taking out of service/Disposal 39
8.1 Takingoutofservice 39
8.2 Disposal/Recycling 39
9 Unitspecications 40
10 Appendix 41
10.1 Wiring diagram 41
10.2 Spare parts list PH15 42
10.3 Spare parts list PH15A 44
Contents
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Limitation
Thesubjectofthisoperatinginstructionsaretheairpuriers/airhumidiersDefensor
PH15 and PH15A.Thevariousaccessoriesareonlydescribedinsofarasthisisnecessaryfor
properoperationoftheequipment.Furtherinformationonaccessoriescanbeobtainedinthe
respective instructions.
This operating instructions are restricted to the installation, commissioning, operation, servic-
ing and trouble shootingoftheairpurier/airhumidierDefensorPH15/PH15Aandismeantfor
welltrainedpersonnelbeingsufcientlyqualiedfortheirrespectivework.
Theoperatinginstructionsaresupplementedbyvariousseparateitemsofdocumentation(e.g.
manualsforaccessories).Wherenecessary,appropriatecross-referencesaremadetothesepub-
lications in the operating instructions.
1 Introduction
Wethankyouforhavingpurchasedanairpurier/airhumidierDefensor PH15 or PH15A.
Theairpurier/airhumidierDefensor PH15/PH15A incorporates the latest technical advances
andmeetsallrecognizedsafetystandards.Nevertheless,improperuseoftheDefensor PH15/
PH15Amayresultindangertotheuserorthirdpartiesand/orimpairmentofmaterialassets.
Toensureasafe,proper,andeconomicaloperationoftheairpurier/airhumidierDefensor
PH15/PH15A,pleaseobserveandcomplywithallinformationandsafetyinstructionscontainedin
thepresentoperatinginstructionsaswellastheinstructionsgiveninthemanualsforthecompo-
nentsusedinthehumidicationsystem.
Ifyouhavequestions,whicharenotorinsufcientlyansweredinthisdocumentation,pleasecon-
tact your Defensor supplier. They will be glad to assist you.
1.2 Notes on the operating instructions
1.1 To the very beginning
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Symbols used in this manual
CAUTION!
Thecatchword“CAUTION”designatesnotesinthisoperatinginstructionsthat,ifneglected,may
cause damage and/or malfunction of the unit or other material assets.
WARNING!
Thecatchword“WARNING”usedinconjunctionwiththegeneralcautionsymboldesignatessafetyand
dangernotesinthisoperatinginstructionsthat,ifneglected,maycausetoinjury to persons.
DANGER!
Thecatchword“DANGER””usedinconjunctionwiththegeneralcautionsymboldesignatessafety
anddangernotesinthisoperatinginstructionsthat,ifneglected,mayleadtosevere injury or
even death of persons.
Safekeeping
Pleasesafeguardthisoperatinginstructionsinasafeplace,whereitcanbeimmediatelyac-
cessed.Iftheequipmentchangeshands,thedocumentationshouldbepassedontothenew
operator.
Ifthedocumentationgetsmislaid,pleasecontactyourDefensor supplier.
Language versions
This operating instructions are available in various languages. Please contact your Defensor sup-
plierforinformation.
Copyright protection
ThepresentoperatinginstructionsareprotectedundertheCopyrightAct.Passing-onandrepro-
ductionofthemanual(orpartthereof)aswellasexploitationandcommunicationofthecontents
areprohibitedwithoutwrittenpermissionbythemanufacturer.Violationofcopyrighttermsissub-
jecttolegalprosecutionandarisesliabilityforindemnication.
Themanufacturerreservestherighttofullyexploitcommercialpatentrights.
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2 For your safety
General
Every person working with the Defensor PH15/PH15A must have read and understood the Oper-
atinginstructionsbeforecarryingoutanywork.
KnowingandunderstandingthecontentsoftheOperatinginstructionsisabasicrequirementfor
protectingthepersonnelagainstanykindofdanger,topreventfaultyoperation,andtooperatethe
unitsafelyandcorrectly.
All ideograms, signs and markings applied to the unit must be observed and kept in readable
state.
Qualicationofpersonnel
All actions described in the present Operating instructions (installation, operation, maintenance,
etc.) must be carried out only by welltrainedandsufcientlyqualiedpersonnelauthorised
by the owner.
Forsafetyandwarrantyreasonsanyactionbeyondthescopeofthismanualsmustbecarriedout
onlybyqualiedpersonnelauthorisedbyyourDefensor supplier.
It is assumed that all persons working with the DefensorPH15/PH15Aarefamiliarandcomply
withtheappropriateregulationsonworksafetyandthepreventionofaccidents.
This unit may not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or men-
talabilitiesorpersonswithlackingexperienceand/orknowledge,unlesstheyaresupervisedbya
personresponsiblefortheirsafetyortheyreceivedinstructionsonhowtooperatetheunit.
Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with unit.
Intended use
Theairpurier/airhumidierDefensorPH15/PH15Aisintendedexclusivelyforairpurication
andairhumidicationwithinthespeciedoperatingconditions (see chapter 9 “Product
specications”).Anyothertypeofapplicationwithouttheexpresswrittenconsentofthemanu-
facturerisconsideredasnotconformingwiththeintendedpurposeandmayleadtotheDefensor
PH15/PH15A becoming dangerous.
Operationoftheequipmentintheintendedmannerrequiresthat all the information in these
instructions are observed (in particular the safety instructions).
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Danger that may arise from the unit
DANGER! Danger of electric hazard!
The Defensor PH15/PH15A is mains powered. One may get in touch with live parts when the
unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.
Prevention: BeforecarryingoutanyworksettheDefensorPH15/PH15Aoutofoperation(switch
offtheunit,disconnectitfromthemains,closewatersupply)andsecuretheunitagainstinadvert-
entpower-up.
WARNING!
Poorlymaintainedhumidierscanendangeryourhealth. If the Defensor PH15/PH15A is
insufcientlymaintainedharmfulgermscanbuildupinthewaterandtheltersancanaf-
fect the ambient air.
Prevention: TheDefensorPH15/PH15Ahastobecleanedinregularintervalsaccordingtochap-
ter 6 “Maintenance”. The cleaning work has to be carried out correctly and the evaporator mat as
wellastheltershavetobereplacedafterthespeciedlifetime.
Handling the mains cable
Handlethemainscablewithcare:keepitawayfromsharpedgesanddonotjamorstrainit.
Never remove the mains plug by pulling the mains cable. Make sure your hands are absolutely dry
whenpullingtheplugoutofthesocket.
Lay out the mains cable so that it does not become a stumbling trap.
Connectmainscableonlytoamainssocketwithprotectionearth.Anyextensioncableusedmust
beequippedwithaprotectionearthtoo.
Behaviour in case of danger
Ifitissuspectedthatsafe operation is no longer possible, then the Defensor PH15/PH15A
should immediately be disconnected from the mains (disconnect mains connector) and se-
cured against accidental power-up.Thiscanbethecaseunderthefollowingcircumstances:
– iftheDefensor PH15/PH15A is damaged
– iftheDefensor PH15/PH15A is no longer operating correctly
– ifconnectionsand/orpipingarenotsealed
– ifthemainscableisdamaged
All persons working with the Defensor PH15/PH15A must report any alterations to the unit that
mayaffectsafetytotheownerwithoutdelay.
Prohibitedmodicationstotheunit
Nomodicationsmustbeundertaken on the DefensorPH15/PH15Awithouttheexpresswrit-
tenconsentofthemanufacturer.
Forthereplacementofdefectivecomponentsuseexclusivelyoriginal accessories and spare
partsavailablefromyourDefensor supplier.
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3 Product Overview
3.1 Unit versions
The DefensorPH15/PH15Aairpurier/airhumidierisavailableintwobasicversions:
– PH15: version with integrated water tank
– PH15A: versionwithinletvalvefortheconnectiontothedrinkingwatersystem
Bothversionsareequippedasstandardwithacoarsedustlterandevaporatormattooperate
theunitasahumidier(wintertimeoperation).
1 Air inlet lattice
2 Coarselter
3 Radialfan
4 Centrifuge
5 Mobile base with cover
6 Flock-coatedevaporatormatoractivated
carbon evaporator mat
7 Droplet trap
3.2 Unit construction
PH15
8 CoarsedustlterorQuattrolter
9 Carriage with water tank
10 Operating panel with display
11 Type plate
12 3 pole mains cable
13 Silver ionisation electrodes (option)
14 Level switch
15 Safetyswitch
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1 Air inlet lattice
2 Coarselter
3 Radialfan
4 Centrifuge
5 Mobile base with cover
6 Flock-coatedevaporatormatoractivated
carbon evaporator mat
7 Droplet trap
8 CoarsedustlterorQuattrolter
9 Carriage
10 Operating panel
11 Type plate
12 3 pole mains cable
13 Silver ionisation electrodes (option)
14 Level switch
15 Safetyswitch
16 Waterlter
17 Inlet valve
PH15A
3.3 Operating panel
1 LC display
2 <ESC> key
3 Arrow keys
4 Error indicator
5 <On/Off>key(On/Off)
6 <Enter> key
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2
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PH15
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Functional description
Theradialfan(1)takesintheairfromthetopviathecoarselter(2).Afterpassingthroughthe
evaporatormat(3)(ortheactivatedcarbonevaporatormat)andthecoarsedustlter(4)(orthe
Quattrolter)theairisblownoutviatheoutletlatticeonbothsidesoftheunit.
The unit continuously measures the air humidity in the room with the integrated humidity sensor
andcomparesitwiththesetreferencehumidityvalue.Iftheactualvalue(e.g.40%rh)isbelow
thereferencevalue(e.g.45%rh)thecentrifuge(5)startsandprojectsnedropstowardsthe
evaporator mat. The air passing through the evaporator mat absorbs the humidity.
Thecoarsedustlterretainsdustparticlesupto100µm.IftheDefensor PH15/PH15A is
equippedwithaQuattrolteritcanretaindustparticlesupto0.1µm.Inadditiontheactivated
charcoallayerintheQuattrolterremovesunpleasantodour.
The water level in the base tub is monitored by the level regulating valve in the water tank (Defen-
sor PH15) or by the level controlled inlet valve (Defensor PH15A).
3.5 Functional description/Operating modes
3.4 Identicationoftheunit
Theidenticationoftheunitisfoundonthetypeplate(forthelocationofthetypeplateseeunit
overview):
Type designation Serial number Month/Year
Unit voltage
Admissible water supply pressure
(PH15A only)
Fieldwithcerticationsymbols
Power consumption
Walter Meier (Climate International) Ltd. 8808 Pfäfkon
Type: PH15A Serial: XXXXXXX 07.11
Voltage: 220...240VAC / 50...60 Hz Power: max. 72 W
Water pressure: 0.5...6 bar
Made in Switzerland
PH15
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5
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4
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Operating modes
The DefensorPH15/PH15Acanbeoperatedinthefollowingoperatingmodes:
– Operationasairhumidier
Inthehumidiermodetheventilatorandthecentrifugearerunningonly,iftheactualhumidity
valueisbelowthesetreferencevalue.
Note:iftheactualhumidityvalueremainsbelowthereferencevalueforaprolongedperiodof
time,thefanmustbeswitchedtothenexthighestlevel.
– Operationasairpurierwithhumidication
Inthisoperatingmodethefanisrunningcontinuously.Thecentrifugeisonlyswitchedonifthe
actualhumidityvalueisbelowthesetreferencevalue.
– Operationasairpurierwithouthumidication
Inthisoperatingmodethefanisrunningcontinuously.Thecentrifugeremainsswitchedoff.
3.6 Options
Defensor PH15 Defensor
PH15A
Silver ionisation
Assemblykittoequiptheunitwithsilverionisationelectrodes
to degerminate the water in the base tub with silver ions.
Note:Thesilverionisationkitmustbeinstalledandcong-
uredonlybyaservicetechnicianofyourDefensor repre-
sentative.
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Radio humidity sensor
The radio humidity sensorcanbeusedinsteadoftheinte-
grated humidity sensor.Themaximumrangeoftheradio
humidity sensor in an open room is 25 m
Note: the radio humidity sensor as well as the receiver board
mustbeinstalledandconguredonlybyaservicetechnician
ofyourDefensor representative.
• •
Leakage sensor
Assembly kit to equip the Defensor PH15/PH15A with a
leakagesensor.Iftheleakagesensordetectsaleakage,
the inlet valve (PH15A only) is closed and error message
is triggered.
Note:Theleakagesensormustbeinstalledandcongured
onlybyaservicetechnicianofyourDefensor representa-
tive.
• •
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Theairpurier/airhumidierDefensorPH15/PH15Aisdeliveredinacardboardbox(B:816mmx
H:684mmT:456mm,transportweight:28kg),readyforuse.Thestandard delivery includes:
– Airpurier/AirhumidierDefensor PH15 or PH15A,equippedwiththe“Winter”lterset
(coarsedustlter,ock-coatedevaporatormat)andtheoptionsasordered.
– Cleaning brush
– Filling hoseapprox.1,2m(PH15only)
– Operating instructions (this document)
The ordered accessories with operating instructions according chapter 3.6 are packed separately.
3.7 Accessories
Defensor PH15 Defensor
PH15A
Filter set “Winter”
Filtersetfortheoperationoftheunitduringwinterseason.
Thesetconsistof:
–Coarselter(airintake)
–Flock-coatedevaporatormat
–Coarsedustlter
• •
Filter set “Summer”
Filtersetfortheoperationoftheunitduringsummerseason.
Thesetconsistof:
–Coarselter(airintake)
– Activated carbon evaporator mat
–Quattrolter
• •
Filter valve “Z261”
Filtervalvetouseasashut-offvalveinthewatersupply
line (PH15A only)
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3.8 Standard delivery
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4.1 Unpacking the unit and checking the scope of delivery
Unpacking the unit
Openthepackingandremovetheunitandtheaccessories.Checkthedeliveryforcompleteness
(standard delivery, see chapter 3.8). Please contact your Defensor supplier in case something is
lacking, they will be glad to send you the missing part without delay.
Pleasechecktheequipmentfordamage.PleasereportanydamagetoyourDefensor supplier
andtothecarriers,asrequired.
Packaging
TheoriginalpackagingoftheDefensorPH15/PH15Awasdesignedforoptimumsafetyduring
transportation. Please preserve the original packing material in case you once have to return the
unitforsomereason.
Incaseyouwishtodisposeofthepackaging,observethelocalregulationsonwastedisposal.
Neverdisposeofthepackagingtotheenvironment.
4 Commissioning
4.2 Transporting/storing the unit
Transport
The DefensorPH15/PH15Aisequippedwithbuilt-inrollersforeffortlessdisplacement.Ifyou
havetolifttheunitfordisplacementorrelocationaskanotherpersonforassistance(weightofthe
empty unit: 25 kg).
Important!Topreventthewaterfromrunningoutmakesurethewatertankandthebasetubare
emptybeforemovingtheunit.
Storing
Storetheunitinaprotectedareameetingthefollowingrequirements:
– room temperature: 1 ... 40 °C
– roomhumidity:10...75%rh
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4.3 Choose location
PleaseobservethefollowingnotesforthecorrectpositioningoftheDefensor PH15/PH15A:
– Placetheunitonasolidhorizontalsurface,ifpossiblefree-standingandfreelyaccessible(ob-
serve minimal distances).
– A mains socket should be located close to the unit.
– Toensuretheentirevolumeofairisfullyrecirculated,donotplacetheunitinrecessedcom-
partments, closed corridors, behind curtains, etc.
– Donotplaceanyobjectsontheunit(performancereduction).
– Makesuretheairowisnotdirectedtowardsobstacles(pillars,furniture,etc.)orcoldouter
walls(riskofcondensation).
– Continuousdirectsunlightisharmfulfortheunitandcanaffectthecorrectfunctionoftheinte-
gratedhumiditysensor.Thereforedonotexposetheunittocontinuousdirectsunlight.
– The unit must not be installed in hazardous locations and in rooms where water splashes may
occur.
min. 100 mm
min. 150 mm
min. 150 mm
min. 400 mm
PH15
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Afterlocatingtheunit:
• Completelyunwindthemainscable(atthepointofthedeliverythemainscableiswindedupin
theunit)andtakeitoutoftheunitasshownbelow.
4.4 Connecting the water supply (PH15A only)
Thewatersupplyhastobeconnectedtotheunitbyaqualiedspecialistaccordingtotheillustra-
tion below. The installation data has to be maintained.
Important! The local regulationsregardingtheconnectionofunitstodrinkingwatersystems
must be observed.
Drinking water without additives:
– Admissible water pressure: 0.5...6.0 bar
– Admissible water temperature: 5...40 °C
Filter valve (accessory “Z261”)
Water pipe
with G 3/4" connector
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4.5 Putting the unit into operation
ProceedasfollowstoputtheDefensor PH15/PH15A into operation:
• PH15:llthewatertank(seechapter5.1)
PH15A:opentheshut-offvalveinthewatersupplyline.
• Connectunittothemains.
CAUTION!
Makesuretherequiredsupplyvoltage(seetypeplate)matchesthelocalmainsvoltage,oth-
erwisedonotconnecttheDefensorPH15/PH15Atothemains!
CAUTION!
TheDefensorPH15/PH15Amustbeconnected only to grounded mains. Never connect the
unit to an outlet without protective earthing.
The DefensorPH15/PH15Aisnowreadyforoperation.Thenextchapterprovidesdetailedinfor-
mationontheoperationoftheunit.
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3.
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4.
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5 Operation
5.1 Filling the water tank (PH15 only)
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1 2
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Place an absorbent cloth below the unit.
Drinking water without additives
To maintain the monitor-
ingoftheunitduring
lling,neitherswitchoff
the unit nor disconnect it
fromthemains!
Important! Screw on tank cap
until it comes to a stop!
Afterreinstallingthewatertankwaitbythe
unituntilthellingsoundstops.
Ifthelockisnotreleased(step3),thecarriage
remainsxedtotheunitinopenposition.
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5.2 Switching the unit on and off
Switching the unit on
• Pressthe<On/Off> key.
The unit loads the settings that were active when the device was shut down last. Upon completion
the operating displayappears.ThelookoftheoperatingdisplaydependswhethertheDefensor
PH15/PH15A is operated in “Normal operating mode” or in “Program mode”.
Normal operating mode Program mode
Status humidity sensor (active=^)
Actual humidity value in %rh
Note: The actual humidity value is always dis-
played(eveninairpuricationmode)andupdated
every 5 seconds.
Operating mode
H:airhumidication
P:Airpurication(withouthumidication)
C:Combinedmode(purication/humdication)
Fan step
1, 2, 3, 4 or A1, A2, A3, A4
^Act 38%rH HA3
Set 45%rH
^Act 38%rH HA3
Fr 12:28
Day of the week
Format: “Mo”, “Tu”, “We”, “Th”, “Fr”, “Sa”, “Su”
(appears only in program mode)
Hour
Format “hh:mm”
(appears only in program mode)
Set humidity setpoint
Thefanstartsinalloperatingmodeswithadelayofapprox.1minute.Untilthefanstartstheoperat-
ingmodeandthefanstepareblinking.
If,afterswitchingontheunitawarningorerrormessageisdisplayed,pleaseobservethenotesin
chapter 7.
Switching the unit off
• Pressthe<On/Off> key.
The currently active settings will be stored upon shutdown.
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Timer
On
Time
Mo 12:00
Monday 1
18:00 45%rH HA3
Monday 2
--:-- 45%rH HA0
Sunday 1
--:-- 45%rH HA0
Sunday 2
22:00 45%rH HA0
^Act 38%rH HA3
Set 45%rH
Set value
42%rH
Fan power
Auto1
Operating mode
Humidify
Buzzer
On
Timer
Adjust
5.3 Menu overview
ThefollowingdiagramshowsthemenuoverviewoftheDefensorPH15/PH15A.Afterswitchingon,
the unit is in the user level.
User level Timer level
In the user level you can dene the set-
tings for the normal operating mode (see
chapter 5.4).
In the timer level you can deneandactivate
the program mode (see chapter 5.5).
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5.4 Unit settings (normal operating mode)
5.4.1 Setting the desired humidity value
modify
conrm
cancel
Note:Thereferencehumidityvaluecanbemodiedonlyifprogrammodeisdeactivated(seechap-
ter 5.5).
Settingrange: 30...90%rH
Factorysetting: 45%rH
Notesonsetting: Theoptimumreferencevaluedependsonvariousfactors.Forapartmentswe
recommendavalueof40–45%rH.
Note:Afterinitialcommissioningor replacementofthevaporizermatthehumidicationperform-
ance of the Defensor PH15/PH15A will be slightly reducedbecause the evaporator mat takes a
fewdaystobecomefullysaturatedwithwater.Maximumperformanceisavailableafteroneweek,
approximately.
Furthermore,thehumidicationperformancedependsontheambienttemperature.
30...90%rH
Standard operating display
(see chapter 5.4.2)
Set value
45%rH
Set value
New Value
Set value
Old Value
Set value
45%rH
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