Fortress Technologies FDH1413 User manual

DEHUMIDIFIER
USER MANUAL
Model: FDH1413
*Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.

CONTENT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTION…………………………….………………………
PARTS DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………....
CONTROL PANEL…………….……………………………...……………...
OPERATION INSTRUCTION…………………………………………......
PRECAUTIONS…………………………………………...……………........
DRAINAGE INSTRUCTION………………..……………………………….
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE………………………………………………….
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION……………………………………………
TROUBLE SHOOTING………………………………………………………
SPECIFICATION………………………………………………………………
WARRANTY……………………..…………………………………………

SAFETY INSTURCTION
1. To reduce electric shock, risk of fire or injury, please read the operang instrucons
carefully before using the dehumidifier for the first me and keep them for future
reference.
2. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
3. Never operate the appliance if any cable or part has been damaged or malfuncon.
4. Electrical appliance is only to be repaired by qualified personal, improper repair work can
be a source of considerable danger to the appliance.
5. Children and infirm person are not aware of the hazards of electric appliance. Therefore,
never allow them to operate the appliance unless properly supervised.
6. Please turn offand unplug the dehumidifier before cleaning, maintenance or relocaon,
and whenever it is not in use.
7. This unit is for household use only and please use suitable voltage and frequency
(220-240V~/50Hz).
8. Do not place any objects on the appliance.
9. Please put the power cord in the right place in order to avoid tripping the unit over.
10. To prevent spillage, empty the water tank before relocang the appliance.
11. Do not p the appliance to any side as escaping water could damage the appliance.
12.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilies, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instrucon concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
13. When 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.
14. The device should be installed at minimum distant of 10cm from the wall or other obstacle.
15. Do not put any wet or dripping water cloths on top of dehumidifier.
16. Do not block air inlet and outlet when operaon to avoid causing a risk of fire.
17. Do not use bug sprays or other flammable cleaners to the unit and keep away from
any fire and heat sources.
Note: To
Please turn off the appliance and unplug the socket when unaended otherwise it
may result in danger.
avoid any malfuncon or damage, do not lt or crossing place the unit under any
operaon.
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
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FRONT
Air Outlet Louvre Control Panel
Power Cord Hook Hole
Hose Hole
Power Cord
Handle
Air Inlet
Water Tank
REAR

CONTROL PANEL
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
Remarks
*Be sure of correct voltage (220-240V, 50Hz) is used and plug is well plugged.
You can adjust the mode according to the actual situaon, press “MODE” buon
to switch to other funcon:
When seng at “LO”, unit operates at low wind speed and compressor turns
on.
When seng at “HI”, unit operates at high wind speed and compressor turns on.
When seng at “AIR CLEAN”, unit operates at low wind speed and compressor
will not operate.
1. Press “ON/OFF” buon, unit operates connuously and operaon indicator turns
on unl water tank is full (water tank full indicator turns on).
2. Press “ON/OFF” buon again to stop the unit and all the indicators turn off.
3.
DEFROST FULL LO HI AIR CLEAN
ON/OFF MODE
FDH 1413
Water Tank Full Indicator
Operation Indicator
Defrost Indicator
Function ButtonON/OFF Button
LO HI AIR CLEAN

PRECAUTIONS
1. The dehumidifier shall not operate if the humidity seng is higherthan the
ambient humidity.
2. Drain the waterwhen the watertank is full orthe watertank full indicator
illuminates. And then install the empty watertank back to its posion, so the unit
can connue its operaon.
3. Aerpower is off, you shall keep waing for3 minutes before you re-operate the
unit to protect the compressor.
4. The operaonal temperature range of this unit is 5-35oC.
5. If the dehumidifier does not start (the operaonal indicator does not illuminate)
orthe dehumidifier makes intermediate stop on unknown reasons, please check
the plug and the power supply forpoor connecon.
6. If the plug and power supply are in normal condion, the dehumidifier sll does
not start, please wait for10 minutes and restart the unit (because it takes about
10 minutes to reposion). If the unit sll does not start aer10 minutes, please
contact your service agent forrepair.
7. When the dehumidifier is in operaon, the running compressor will get hot and
increase the room temperature. This is the normal condion.
8. The built-in defrosng sensordetects room temperature and will cease the
operaon of the compressor forabout 10 minutes when room temperature is
below 15oC. Defrost signal lights up when the unit is in the funcon of
defrosng.
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DRAINAGE INSTRUCTION
The water tank full indicator will be turned on when water full, compressor and
fan will stop operaon, please empty the water.
Note: Disconnect the unit from power source before empty the water tank.
1. Remove water tank from the unit carefully.
2. Empty the water tank
3. Insert the water tank gently into the unit ll reach its
original posion.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
1. Make drain hose hole
At the rear right side of the unit, cut out the hose hole (Fig.1).
2. Connect water hose to drain port (Fig. 2)
*please buy a PVC hose with 13~15mm diameter for connuous drainage.
3. Connect drain port to drain hose hole (Fig. 3)
4. Replace the water tank into the unit, then you can operate the funcon.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig.3
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
*Disconnect the unit from the power source before cleaning.
Cleaning the air filter
Remove the filter and clean it with vacuum cleaner or warm water (below 40oC) every 2 week.
1. Remove air inlet cover.
2. Clean the air filter with vacuum cleaner or warm water (below 40oC) every 2 week, and let it
become to dry naturally then replace.
3. Insert the air filter gently into the unit ll reach its original posion.
*Remarks:
Please do not use water over 40oC to clean the filter or expose it under the sunlight to avoid
deforming the filter.
In order to avoid the dust flow into the unit which will cause failure, please install the filter to
the original posion.
Cleaning the body
1. Use so cloth to wipe the unit clean.
2. Do not ever use volale chemicals, gasoline, detergents, chemically treated cloths, or other
cleansing soluons. All these could possibly hurt the cabinet.
Storage
If the unit is not used for a prolonged period of me, please:
1. Completely empty the water tank and wipe it clean and dry.
2. Turning the unit off, unplug and dy power cord.
3. Clean the air filter.
4. Cover the unit and store where it will not receive direct sunlight and humidity area.
Note: To avoid any malfuncon or damage, do not lt or crossing place the unit when storage.
6.
When using vacuum cleaner to clean the
dust, please put the side (which
accumulated dust) face up.
When washing filter, please put
the side (which accumulated dust)
face down.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
THE UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE:
Is the unit plugged in?
Is the house electricity on?
Is the room temperature below 5 ℃or above 35 ℃? If so, then it is out of the
working range of the unit.
Ensure the humidistat (or ON/OFF switch) is turned on.
Check the water tank is positioned properly in the unit and it is not full.
Make sure the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
THE UNIT SEEMS TO DO NOTHING:
Q: Is the filter dusty, contaminated?
A: Remove the filter and clean it with warm water (below 40 ℃) every 2 weeks,
and let it become to dry naturally then replace
Q: Is the air intake or outlet blocked up?
A: Please move the object away from the air intake or outlet.
Q: Is the room humidity already quite low?
A: The dehumidifier shall not operate if the humidity setting is higher than the
ambient humidity.
THE UNIT SEEMS TO DO NON-STOP:
Q: Do windows or doors open?
A: Please close the windows or doors when operating the dehumidifier.
Q: Is there something in the room producing lots of humidity?
A: Please put these stuffs into another room, close toilet lid and cover a glass of
water.
THE UNIT IS TOO NOISY:
Check whether the unit is sitting on a level surface.
THE UNIT IS LEAKING:
Make sure the unit is working in good condition.
If you are not using continuous drainage, make sure the water tank is empty or not
full.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. FDH1413
Power Supply 220V-240V~; 50Hz
At 30 ℃80%RH:
Dehumidifying Capacity
Power Consumpon
14L/day
200W
At 26.7 ℃60%RH:
Dehumidifying Capacity
Power Consumpon
6.5L/day
180W
Net Weight 9.5kg
Dimension (W x D x H)mm 320 x 189 x 525
Temp. range for use 5oC- 35 oC
Water Tank Capacity 3.3 liters
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WARRANTY
1. The product has 2 years warranty from the date of purchase.
2. The warranty shall not apply:
a. to any Product subjected to accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, Acts of God, improper handling,
improper transport, improper use, improper testing or unauthorized repair;
b. to cosmetic problems or defects which result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use, and
do not affect the performance or use of the product. All warranties are void if the product is
opened, altered, and/or damaged;
c. to any packing, transportation, export / import tax or any related expenses.
3. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THE SALES INVOICE OR RECEIPT FOR 2 YEARS WARRANTY
SERVICES.
4. Please bring along the product and sales invoice or receipt to our services center for warranty services
during office hour.
Hong Kong Service Centre:
Address：Unit D, 20/F, Yip Shing Ind Bldg, No.19, Yip Shing Street, Kwai Chung.
Service Hotline：[phone]
Macau Service Centre:
Address：Avenida Almirante Lacerda 162–172, H–J
Service Hotline：[phone]
Service Hours -
Monday-Friday ：9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday ：9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday & Public Holiday ：Closed
5. THE UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) OR FROM
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER’S LIABILITY EXCEED
THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
Specifications, designs and dimensions subject to change without prior notice.
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