Heat Controller BHD-301 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Portable Dehumidier:
BHD-G Series
R-410A
Beforeoperatingthisproduct,pleasereadtheinstructions
carefullyandsavethismanualforfutureuse.
DEHUMIDIFIER
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning ..........................................................................................................................................2
Caution ...........................................................................................................................................2
Electrical information ......................................................................................................................3
OPERATIING THE UNIT
When using the unit .......................................................................................................................7
Removing the collected water ........................................................................................................8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning the dehumidifier ...............................................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting tips .....................................................................................................................10
CONTROL PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
Control pads....................................................................................................................................4
Other features................................................................................................................. ...............5
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Identification of parts ......................................................................................................................6
Positioning the unit .........................................................................................................................7
CONTROL PANEL
Control panel
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Disconnect the power if
strange sounds, odors or
smoke comes from unit.
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Do not obstruct the intake or
exhaust openings
Before the unit is cleaned,
switch off power and turn off
the circuit breaker
dehumidier
dehumidier
type
NOTE: The illustration is for explanation
purposes only. The actual shape of the
plug and wall outlet may be different.
This unit is grounded through the
power cord plug when plugged
into a matching wall outlet.
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.
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C O N T R O L P A N E L
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button hours.
Control Buttons
NOTE: The control panel of the unit your purchased may be slightly different according
to the specific model. See Fig. 1.
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C O N T R O L P A D S O N T H E D E H U M I D I F I E R
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Other Features
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The selected time will register in 5 seconds
and the system will automatically revert the
display back to the previous humidity setting.
When the LED display window displays the
code for P2, the Auto Start/Stop function
will also be cancelled.
Check filter feature
The system starts to count the time once the fan
motor operates. The check filter feature can be
only activated when the accumulated operation
time achieves 250 hours or more. The CHECK
FILTER indicator light flashes at 1Hz. After the
air filter has been cleaned, replace it in the unit
and press the button and the CHECK
FILTER indicator light goes off.
Press to select either High or Normal fan speed. Set the fan
control to High for maximum moisture removal. When the
humidity has been reduced and quieter operation is preferred,
set the fan control to Normal.
dehumidification
when operating.
programming
Bucket Full Light
Power Outage – Auto Restart Feature
Setting the Timer
Auto Shut Off
Auto Defrost
When the set humidity level
3 Minute Compressor Time Delay
After the unit has stopped, it can not be restarted
within the rst 3 minutes. This is to protect the
compressor. Operation will automatically start after
3 minutes. If the compressor was interrupted during
operation, it can not be stopped in the rst 3 minutes
unless it is caused by the bucket being full of water,
defrosting or power failure modes.
Shows the set % humidity level from 35% to 85% or
auto start/stop time (0~24 hrs.) while programming,
then shows the actual (+5% accuracy) room % humidity
level in a range of 30% RH (Relative Humidity) to 90%
RH when operating.
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I D E N T I F I C A T I O N O F P A R T S
F r o n t
R e a r
Caster
Handle
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Model A Mode
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NOTE: All the pictures in
the manual are for explana-
tion purposes only. The
actual shape of the unit you
purchased may be slightly
different, but the operations
and functions are the same.
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Whenusingtheunit
Whenfirstusingthedehumidifier,operatetheunit
continuously24hours.
Thisunitisdesignedtooperatewithaworking
environmentbetween5 Cand35 C.
Iftheunithasbeenswitchedoffandneedstobe
switchedonagainquickly,allowapproximately
threeminutesforthecorrectoperationtoresume.
Donotconnectthedehumidifiertoamultiplesocket
outlet,whichisalsobeingusedforotherelectrical
appliances.
Selectasuitablelocation,makingsureyouhaveeasy
accesstoanelectricaloutlet.
Plugtheunitintoaelectricalsocket-outletwithearth
connection.
MakesuretheWaterbucketiscorrectlyfittedotherwise
theunitwillnotoperateproperly.
O O
Casters(Atfourpointsonthebottomofunit)
Casterscanmovefreely.
Donotforcecasterstomoveovercarpet,
normovetheunitwithwaterinthebucket.
(Theunitmaytipoverandspillwater.)
A dehumidifieroperatinginabasementwillhavelittleornoeffectindryinganadjacentenclosed
storagearea,suchasacloset,unlessthereisadequatecirculationofairinandoutofthearea.
Airoutletgrille
Airintake
grille
20cmormore
20cmormore 20cmormore
20cmormore
40cmor
more
Positioningtheunit
Donotuseoutdoors.
Thisdehumidiferisintendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly. Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbeused
forcommercialorindustrialapplications.
Placethedehumidifieronasmooth,levelfloorstrong
enoughtosupporttheunitwithafullbucketofwater.
Allowatleast20cmofairspaceonallsidesoftheunit
forgoodaircirculation.
Placetheunitinanareawherethetemperaturewillnot
fallbelow5C(41F). Thecoilscanbecomecoveredwith
frostattemperaturesbelow5C(41F),whichmayreduce
performance.
Placetheunitawayfromtheclothesdryer,heaterorradiator.
Usetheunittopreventmoisturedamageanywherebooks
orvaluablesarestored.
Usethedehumidifierinabasementtohelpprevent
moisturedamage.
Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedinanenclosed
areatobemosteffective.
Closealldoors,windowsandotheroutsideopenings
totheroom.
Fig.4a
Whenremovingthedehumidifierfromits
packaging,youwillfindplasticadhesivetapepasted
onseveralplacesoftheunit(seeFig.4b).Itisfor
transportationpurposeonly,justremovethembefore
youusingthedehumidifier.
NOTE:
Fig.4b
Adhesivetape
41°F (5°C).
41°F (5°C).
16in.
(40cm)
or more
8in. (20cm) or more
8in. (20cm) or more
8in. (20cm) or more
Allow at least 8in. (20cm) of air space on all sides of the unit
8in. (20cm) or more
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Whenusingtheunit
Whenfirstusingthedehumidifier,operatetheunit
continuously24hours.
Thisunitisdesignedtooperatewithaworking
environmentbetween5 Cand35 C.
Iftheunithasbeenswitchedoffandneedstobe
switchedonagainquickly,allowapproximately
threeminutesforthecorrectoperationtoresume.
Donotconnectthedehumidifiertoamultiplesocket
outlet,whichisalsobeingusedforotherelectrical
appliances.
Selectasuitablelocation,makingsureyouhaveeasy
accesstoanelectricaloutlet.
Plugtheunitintoaelectricalsocket-outletwithearth
connection.
MakesuretheWaterbucketiscorrectlyfittedotherwise
theunitwillnotoperateproperly.
O O
Casters(Atfourpointsonthebottomofunit)
Casterscanmovefreely.
Donotforcecasterstomoveovercarpet,
normovetheunitwithwaterinthebucket.
(Theunitmaytipoverandspillwater.)
A dehumidifieroperatinginabasementwillhavelittleornoeffectindryinganadjacentenclosed
storagearea,suchasacloset,unlessthereisadequatecirculationofairinandoutofthearea.
Airoutletgrille
Airintake
grille
20cmormore
20cmormore 20cmormore
20cmormore
40cmor
more
Positioningtheunit
Donotuseoutdoors.
Thisdehumidiferisintendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly. Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbeused
forcommercialorindustrialapplications.
Placethedehumidifieronasmooth,levelfloorstrong
enoughtosupporttheunitwithafullbucketofwater.
Allowatleast20cmofairspaceonallsidesoftheunit
forgoodaircirculation.
Placetheunitinanareawherethetemperaturewillnot
fallbelow5C(41F). Thecoilscanbecomecoveredwith
frostattemperaturesbelow5C(41F),whichmayreduce
performance.
Placetheunitawayfromtheclothesdryer,heaterorradiator.
Usetheunittopreventmoisturedamageanywherebooks
orvaluablesarestored.
Usethedehumidifierinabasementtohelpprevent
moisturedamage.
Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedinanenclosed
areatobemosteffective.
Closealldoors,windowsandotheroutsideopenings
totheroom.
Fig.4a
Whenremovingthedehumidifierfromits
packaging,youwillfindplasticadhesivetapepasted
onseveralplacesoftheunit(seeFig.4b).Itisfor
transportationpurposeonly,justremovethembefore
youusingthedehumidifier.
NOTE:
Fig.4b
Adhesivetape
Keep unit away from heat sources, such as clothes dryer,
heater or radiator.
Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books or
valuables are stored.
Use the dehumidier in a basement to help prevent moisture
damage. NOTE: A dehumidier operating in a basement will
have little or no effect in drying and adjacent enclosed storage
area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of
air in and out of those additional areas.
The dehumidifer must be operated in an enclosed area to be
most effective.
Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the
room.
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Whenusingtheunit
Whenfirstusingthedehumidifier,operatetheunit
continuously24hours.
Thisunitisdesignedtooperatewithaworking
environmentbetween5 Cand35 C.
Iftheunithasbeenswitchedoffandneedstobe
switchedonagainquickly,allowapproximately
threeminutesforthecorrectoperationtoresume.
Donotconnectthedehumidifiertoamultiplesocket
outlet,whichisalsobeingusedforotherelectrical
appliances.
Selectasuitablelocation,makingsureyouhaveeasy
accesstoanelectricaloutlet.
Plugtheunitintoaelectricalsocket-outletwithearth
connection.
MakesuretheWaterbucketiscorrectlyfittedotherwise
theunitwillnotoperateproperly.
O O
Casters(Atfourpointsonthebottomofunit)
Casterscanmovefreely.
Donotforcecasterstomoveovercarpet,
normovetheunitwithwaterinthebucket.
(Theunitmaytipoverandspillwater.)
A dehumidifieroperatinginabasementwillhavelittleornoeffectindryinganadjacentenclosed
storagearea,suchasacloset,unlessthereisadequatecirculationofairinandoutofthearea.
Airoutletgrille
Airintake
grille
20cmormore
20cmormore 20cmormore
20cmormore
40cmor
more
Positioningtheunit
Donotuseoutdoors.
Thisdehumidiferisintendedforindoorresidential
applicationsonly. Thisdehumidifiershouldnotbeused
forcommercialorindustrialapplications.
Placethedehumidifieronasmooth,levelfloorstrong
enoughtosupporttheunitwithafullbucketofwater.
Allowatleast20cmofairspaceonallsidesoftheunit
forgoodaircirculation.
Placetheunitinanareawherethetemperaturewillnot
fallbelow5C(41F). Thecoilscanbecomecoveredwith
frostattemperaturesbelow5C(41F),whichmayreduce
performance.
Placetheunitawayfromtheclothesdryer,heaterorradiator.
Usetheunittopreventmoisturedamageanywherebooks
orvaluablesarestored.
Usethedehumidifierinabasementtohelpprevent
moisturedamage.
Thedehumidifiermustbeoperatedinanenclosed
areatobemosteffective.
Closealldoors,windowsandotheroutsideopenings
totheroom.
Fig.4a
Whenremovingthedehumidifierfromits
packaging,youwillfindplasticadhesivetapepasted
onseveralplacesoftheunit(seeFig.4b).Itisfor
transportationpurposeonly,justremovethembefore
youusingthedehumidifier.
NOTE:
Fig.4b
Adhesivetape
41°F and 95°F (5°C - 35°C).
NOTE: When removing the dehumidier from its
packaging, you will nd tape pasted on several
places of the unit (see Fig. 4b). It is for transportation
purposes only, just remove tape before using the unit.
a ground
installed otherwise
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Removingthecollectedwater 1.Pulloutthebucketalittle.
2.Holdbothsidesofthebucket
withevenstrength,andpullit
outfromtheunit.
3.Pourthewaterout.
Therearetwowaystoremovecollectedwater.
1.Usethebucket
Whenthebucketisfull,theunitwillautomaticallystop
running,theunitwillbeep8timesandandtheFull
indicatorlightwillflash,thedigitaldisplayshows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tankonthefloor
becausethebottomofthebucketisuneven.Otherwise
thebucketwillfallandcausethewatertospill.
Throwawaythewaterandreplacethebucket. The
bucketmustbeinplaceandsecurelyseatedforthe
dehumidifiertooperate.
Themachinewillre-startwhenthebucketisrestored
initscorrectposition.
NOTES:
Whenyouremovethebucket,donottouchanyparts
insideof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.
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
OPERATING THE UNIT
NOTE: Whenthecontinuousdrainfeatureisnotbeing
used,removethedrainhosefromtheconnectorand
attachthebackdrainholewiththerubberplugshown
inFig.1.
2.Continuousdraining
Watercanbeautomaticallyemptiedintoafloor
drainbyattachingtheunitwithawaterhose
(O12mm)(notincluded).
Removethe
rubberplug
Pushthehose
intothedrain
hole
Fig.8
Connector
Fig.9
Drainhose
Removethewaterbucketfromthefrontofthe
unit,youwillfindasectionofhoselocated
abovethebucket.
Removetherubberplugfromthebackofthe
unit andstoreitinasafelocation(seeFig.8).
Insertthewaterhosethroughtheholeinthe
backoftheunitandsecurelypressitintothe
connectoronthefront oftheunit(Fig.9). Then
leadthewaterhosetothefloordrainorasuitable
drainagefacility.
Replacethebucketintheunit. Thebucketmust
beinplaceandsecurelyseated.
The unit will re-start when the bucket is restored
onto
location.
NOTE: When the continuous drain feature is not being used,
remove the drain hose from the connector and attach the
rubber plug back over the drain hole as shown in Fig. 1.
2. Hold both sides of the bucket
securely and pull it out from
the unit.
0.5 in. ( 12mm) (not included).
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3.Cleantheairfilter
Theairfilterbehindthefrontgrilleshouldbe
checkedandcleanedatleastevery30days
ormoreoftenifnecessary.
Gripthetabonthefilterandpullitoutasshown
inFig.11A.
Cleanthefilterwithwarm,soapywater.Rinseand
letthefilterdrybeforereplacingit.Donotcleanthe
filterinadishwasher.
Inserttheairfilterintotheunitfromthesideandpush
itin.SeeFig.11C
DONOT operatethedehumidifierwithoutafilter
becausedirtandlintwillclogitandreduce
performance.
NOTE:DONOTRINSEORPUTTHEFILTER
IN AN AUTOMATICDISHWASHER.
Toremove:
Toattach:
CAUTION:
Fig.11A
Fig.11B
Fig.11C
Afterturningofftheunit,waitonedaybeforeemptying
thebucket.
Cleanthemainunit,waterbucketandairfilter.
Wrapthecordandbundleitwiththeband.
Covertheunitwithaplasticbag.
Storetheunituprightinadry,well-ventilatedplace.
Band
Powercord
4.Whennotusingtheunitforlongtimeperiods
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Careandcleaningof thedehumidifier
Turnthedehumidifieroff andremovetheplug
fromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.
1.CleantheGrilleandCase
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,souse
avacuumattachmentorbrushtoclean.
2.Cleanthebucket
Everyfewweeks,cleanthebuckettopreventgrowthofmold,
mildewandbacteria.Partiallyfillthebucketwithcleanwater
andaddalittlemilddetergent.Swishitaroundinthebucket,
emptyandrinse.
Donotuseadishwashertocleanthebucket.
Afterclean,thebucketmustbeinplaceandsecurely
seatedforthedehumidifiertooperate.
NOTE:
Thinner
No
Household
Drain
Cleaner
Fig.10
Fig.12
After cleaning, the bucket must be in place and securely
NOTE: DO NOT PUT THE FILTER
IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
4. When not using the unit for long periods of time
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G T I P S
Problem
outlet.
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closed
,
coils
W
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A
PANEL section
which will remove frost as needed
,
The unit is tilted instead of level or upright as it should be.
within the room the unit is operating in.
41°F (5°C).
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