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Commercial Dehumidier
HME020437N
Thank you for purchasing our quality appliance. Please be sure to read the entirety
of this user manual carefully prior to use of the product. If you have any questions
regarding the use of this product, please call 1-800-898-3002.
In the event this product malfunctions or customer believes
it is defective, the customer should contact Customer Service
and retain the defective product pending further instructions.
Defective product should be clearly marked or stored where it
cannot be used again by mistake. Failure to retain the product
may impede hOme™’s ability to correct any legitimate problem
and may limit the extent to which hOme™may provide recourse.
BEFORE FIRST USE:
To prevent any internal damage, it is very important to keep
refrigeration units (like this one) upright throughout their journey.
Please leave it standing upright and outside the box for 24 HOURS
before plugging it in.
Important Safety Instructions
Installation
Operation
Cleaning and Maintenance
Specication
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Manufacturing Info
Warning
Contact Us
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
When using this product, follow below basic precautions to reduce the risk of re or electric shock. All
refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to disposal.
• This instruction manual is an integral part of the appliance and should be stored for future reference.
It must accompany the unit in event of ownership transfer or for reference by a service engineer.
• Always operate the product from a power source of the same voltage, frequency and rating as
indicated on the product identication plate.
• Extreme caution and supervision is necessary when the unit is used near children and pets or when
left operating while unattended.
• Do not operate this product with a damaged power cord plug. If the power cord is damaged, do not
attempt to repair, it must be replaced with a new power cord supplied by the unit manufacturer in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not obstruct the inlet or outlet openings. Do not operate in close proximity to walls, curtains, or
other objects that may block the inlet and outlet.
• This unit must be plugged into a grounded outlet.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the unit or exible cord to moisture of any kind.
• Turn off and unplug from the power socket when not in use, before assembling or before cleaning.
• Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
• Do not clean the appliance with any chemicals or organic solvent, e.g. Ethyl acetate, gasoline.
• This product is intended for normal commercial use only. Do not use in non-normal commercial
settings, whereas the area of use may have a lot of steam or have humidity at, or above 99%. If
product is used or installed in a non-normal commercial setting, the warranty will be void.
• This appliance is not intended for locations near to ammable or combustible gas.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by young children without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Disabled persons and the elderly may require assistance with the set up and usage of this appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
Aach the handle
As the gure shows, attach the handle to the appliance and tighten the screws securely.
Install the drain hose
Attach the supplied drain hose to the draining nozzle on the appliance. Direct the hose to the desired area
before operating the appliance.
Drain hose
• If the drain area is located above the dehumidier, the maximum capacity of the water pump is
16.4ft. If the water is drained downwards, there is no limit for the distance.
• Press and hold DRAIN button to drain the water manually. The water pump will work for 20 seconds
before stopping. Repeat until all water is drained. Drain the water manually before storing or moving
the unit.
WARNING:
Do not block the drain hose. The end of the drain hose should not be higher than the outlet hole. If the
end of the drain hose is higher than the outlet hole, water will not drain properly and could damage the
components of the unit.
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Operation
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Handle
Control panel
Air inlet
Universal castors
Wheel
Air outlet
Power cord hooks
Radiator grille
Drainage port
Built-in handle
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Operation
PLACE THE APPLIANCE
- This unit may have been
tilted or placed upside down
during shipping. To ensure
this device works properly,
please ensure this unit is
upright for at least 24 hours
before initial use.
- This dehumidier is designed
to operate with a working
environment between 41°F
(5°C) and 90°F (32°C).
CONTROL PANEL
DRAIN CONT.
FULL CONT. DEFROST TIMER
POWERTIMER
INCREASEDECREASE
To turn on / off the appliance
• Plug in the appliance, the screen will light up. Press POWER button, the unit will start working
in continuous mode. The screen displays the environmental humidity. The compressor will start
to work 3 seconds after the fan starts working.
• To turn off the appliance, press POWER button, the screen displays “- -” and the appliance goes
into standby mode. The fan will run for another minute before stopping.
To set the timer
• Press TIMER button while the appliance is off, the timer indicator will light up. Press DECREASE
or INCREASE button to set the time to start the appliance. When the countdown is over, the fan
and the compressor will turn on.
• Press TIMER button while the appliance is running until the timer indicator lights up. Press
DECREASE or INCREASE button to set the time to turn off the appliance. When the countdown
is over, the fan and compressor will shut off.
• To display the current temperature, press and hold TIMER button for 3 seconds. After 10 seconds,
the screen will display current humidity.
more than 11.8 in (30cm)
more than 11.8 in (30cm)
more than 11.8 in (30cm)
more than 11.8 in (30cm)
more than 11.8 in (30cm)
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Operation
To set the humidity level
The default set humidity level is 50%RH. To increase or decrease the humidity level, press and hold
DECREASE or INCREASE button. The humidity level can be increased or decreased by increments of 5%RH
in normal mode.
Note:
Environmental humidity and appliance set humidity will decide the status of the compressor and fan
as follow:
• If the environmental humidity ≥ appliance set humidity+3%, the compressor and the fan will start
running.
• If the environmental humidity < appliance set humidity-3%, the compressor and the fan will stop
running.
To use the continuous mode
In continuous mode, humidity setting is invalid. The continuous mode indicator turns on and the screen
will display the current humidity. To exit the continuous mode, press CONT. button. The humidity setting is
resumed.
Water drainage
• When the water pump is full, the water pump will start automatically. The “FULL” indicator will
light in red. After 30 seconds, the water pump will stop working and the "FULL" indicator will light
off. Press DRAIN button to pump the water out even when it's not full. The pump will work for 30
seconds and the "FULL" indicator will turn on and off accordingly.
Operation
• The system has auto memory. If there is a sudden power cut during operation, the system restores
the last settings before the power cut and will resume operation upon power resumption.
Defrost Function
1. The appliance will defrost automatically when it is operating at low temperatures. However, the
compressor and the fan will shut off if the environmental temperature is below 41 °F or above
100.4°F.
2. After the compressor ran for 30 minutes, the temperature sensor will detect the copper pipe
temperature. When the detected temperature is ≤30.2°F in the last 10 seconds, the compressor will
stop and start to defrost. The fan will keep working and the defrost indicator will turn on. When
the pipe temperature reaches 41°F or the defrost lasts for 15 minutes, the appliance quits the
defrosting.
Note: During the defrosting, the indicator light will not be off until the defrosting is over.
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Operation
Error codes
In case of malfunction, the appliance will display an error code.
E1 - Temperature sensor fails. The system will work in cycles of dehumidication for 30 minutes and
defrosting for 15 minutes. The temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Please call customer service for
further support.
E2 - Humidity sensor fails. The humidity adjusting button will not work. The system will work in cycles of
dehumidication for 30 minutes and defrosting for 15 minutes. The humidity sensor needs to be replaced.
Please call customer service for further support.
Protection codes
E4 - The water full switch sensor fails or the water pump fails.
CL - The room temperature is lower than 41°F. The appliance stops running.
CH - The room temperature is higher than 100.4°F. The appliance stops running.
LO - The room humidity is lower than 20%RH. The appliance stops running.
HI - The room humidity is higher than 95%RH. The appliance is working normally.
Note: When one of the above malfunctions occurs, turn off the dehumidier, and check for any
obstructions. Restart the dehumidier, if the malfunction is still present, turn off the dehumidier and
unplug the power cord. Contact Customer Service for repair and/or replacement.
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Cleaning and maintenance
• Clean the appliance with a soft wet cloth.
• Pull the louver on the front panel out to
gain access to the lter.
• Remove the lter out of the unit.
• Use a clean rag to adsorb the surface dust
on the lter. If the lter is extremely dirty,
use tap water to ush it. Fully dry the lter
before putting it into the air inlet fence.
A clean lter will increase the appliance’s
efciency.
• Clean the lter with potable water at least
once every 30 days.
Storage requirements
If not use the unit for an extended period of time, store it per the following steps:
• Clean the lter.
• ATTENTION! The evaporator inside the appliance has to be dried out before the unit is packed to
avoid component damage. Unplug the unit and place it in a dry open area for days to dry it out.
• Store the power cord on the power cord hooks at the back of unit.
• Cover the dehumidier with a plastic bag.
• Store the dehumidier upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
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Specication
Voltage & Frequency AC 115V 60Hz
Rated Capacity
42Pints/Day @ 65˚F, 60% RH
70Pints/Day @ 80˚F, 60% RH
110Pints/Day @ 86˚F, 80% RH
140Pints/Day @ 95˚F, 90% RH
Power Consumption & Current
515W/5.05A @ 65˚F, 60% RH
635W/6.0A @ 80˚F, 60% RH
728W/ 6.75 A @ 86˚F, 80% RH
830W/8.0A @ 95˚F, 90% RH
Noise ≤60dB(A)
Air Circulation 265CFM
Refrigerant Type & Capacity R410A/ 11.6Oz (330g)
Minimum Current of Power Supply 15A
Maximum Design Pressure
High Side: 522psig (3.6MPa)
Low Side: 240psig (1.65MPa)
Compressor Input RLA: 6.4A LRA: 38A
Fan Motor Power 0.100HP
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance does
not run.
• The dehumidier is not plugged
well.
• The house fuse blows or the
circuit breaker trips.
• Make sure the dehumidier’s plug
is inserted completely into the
outlet.
• Replace with a new fuse or reduce
power-consuming devices.
The room temperature is under
41°F or above 100.4°F.
To protect the appliance, use it only
when the ambient temperature is
between 41°F and 100.4°F.
The appliance
runs but does not
dehumidify.
• Did not allow enough time to
remove the moisture.
• The humidity level may not be
set low enough.
• Doors, windows or other
openings are open.
• There is a kerosene heater
or something giving off water
vapor in the room.
• Allow enough time to remove the
moisture.
• Reset the humidity level.
• Check that all doors, windows and
other openings are securely closed.
• Remove the objects giving off water
vapor in the room.
Reduced
dehumidier
capacity
The lter mesh is jammed. Clean the lter mesh.
The air-in and/or air-out louvers
are jammed.
Clear the blockage from the air-in and
air-out louvers.
No air inlet The lter mesh or air-in louver is
jammed. Clean the lter or the louver blockage.
Loud operation
The appliance is placed on an
incline or decline slope. Move the appliance to at ground.
The lter mesh is jammed. Clean the lter mesh.
Water on the oor
• Hose to connector or hose
connection may be loose.
• Hose is kink.
• Reconnect the hose securely.
• Fix the hose.
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hOme™offers a limited one-year warranty (“warranty period”) on all of our products purchased new
and unused from hOme Technologies, LLC or an authorized reseller, with an original proof of purchase
and where a defect has arisen, wholly or substantially, as a result of faulty manufacture, parts or
workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty does not apply where damage is caused by
other factors, including without limitation: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) abuse, mishandling, accident,
or failure to follow operating instructions; (c) exposure to liquid or inltration of foreign particles; (d)
servicing or modications of the product other than by hOme™.
The hOme™ warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product through
repair or replacement of any defective part and necessary labor so that it conforms to its original
specications. A replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product.
hOme™’s exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to such repair or replacement.
A receipt indicating the purchase date is required for any claim, so please keep all receipts in a safe
place. We recommend that you register your product on our website, homelabs.com/reg. Although
greatly appreciated, the product registration is not required to activate any warranty and product
registration does not eliminate the need for the original proof of purchase. The warranty becomes
void if attempts at repair are made by non-authorized third parties and/or if spare parts, other than
those provided by hOme™ , are used. You may also arrange for service after the warranty expires at an
additional cost.
These are our general terms for warranty service, but we always urge our customers to reach out to
us with any issue, regardless of warranty terms. If you have an issue with a hOme™ product, please
contact us at 1-800-898-3002, and we will do our best to resolve it for you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which vary from state
to state, country to country or province to province. The customer may assert any such rights at their
sole discretion.
HME020437N
Warranty
Manufacturing Info
This manual is to be used with all items with the model number
SKU#: HME020437N
Voltage: AC 115V, 60Hz
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