TrickleStar DryerSaver User manual
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LED lights up in Blue
Power button/
LED
The DryerSaver must be plugged into 3 prong or 4 prong grounded wall outlet.
Press to turn the power on and off.
The LED lights up when the power is turned
on.
The DryerSaver is On, but the dryer
is Off.
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HOW IT WORKS
The TrickleStar DryerSaver features a sophisticated sensor that measures the humidity and temperature
in the dryer air exhaust stream and switches off power to the electric dryer when the exhaust air reaches
a specified level of dryness.
The TrickleStar DryerSaver consists of:
• DryerSaver Controller with 4-Wire Cord
• Temperature and Humidity Sensor with Cable
• Metal Duct Adaptor
• Sensor Holder
• Hose Clamp
• Mounting Bracket with 4 Self Tapping Screws
• Double Sided Mounting Foam
• Allen Key
• IPA Wipes (1 pc)
• Lugs (4 pcs)
• Strain Relief (1 pc)
• Strain Relief Screws (2 pcs)
• Strain Relief Insulator
Tools needed for installation
• Wrench
• Screwdriver
• Side Cutter
• Crimper
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
Before making the installation, turn
off the circuit breaker and leave the
power OFF until you have finished
the installation.
The DryerSaver is monitoring the dryer from
the temperature and humidity sensor.
LED lights up in Red
The temperature and humidity sensor detected
that the clothing load is dry. The DryerSaver
has turned off the dryer.
LED lights up in Magenta
Temperature and Humidity Sensor with Cable
Sensor Ports
DryerSaver Controller
with 4-Wire Cord
Hose Clamp
Sensor Holder
Metal Duct Adaptor
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INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR 4 PRONG PLUG AND 3 PRONG PLUG
1) Disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet. Pull the dryer away from the wall so that
you can work with the dryer.
3) Before you unscrew the dryer terminal, we
recommend that you take a photo of the wires for
later use. Unscrew the power cables from the dryer
terminals and ground wire with a screwdriver.
3) Before you unscrew the dryer terminal, we
recommend that you take a photo of the wires for
later use. Unscrew the power cables from the
dryer terminals with a screwdriver.
2) Use a wrench to remove the dryer’s cover at
the back of the dryer.
Cover
Green
ground
screw
Ground
strap
L1
N
L2
L1
N
L2
3 Prong Plug4 Prong Plug
3 Prong Plug
4 Prong Plug
9) Tilt the Terminal Cover about 45 degrees and slide it in
until the cover hooks are inserted into their slots. Close
the cover. Be sure to check that the power cable fits
through the hole at the bottom of the terminal cover.
10) Tighten the hex head screws with the Allen Key
at the bottom of the Housing Base.
Sensor Ports
4-Wire Cord
8) If your lugs cannot fit into the terminal, refer to the
Replacing Lugs Instruction section for details.
Refer to the photo in Step 3 and connect the power
cables to the terminal.
Place the strain relief into its cavity.
45 degrees
4 Prong
Plug
3 Prong Plug
OR
L1
N
L2
3 Prong Plug 3 and 4 Prong Plug
11) Screw the 4 wires from the 4-Wire Cord to the
dryer’s terminal as shown in the illustration
above. Screw the dryer’s strain relief back to its
original position.
Note: Your position of the L1, L2, N and Ground
connections may be different to what is shown here.
Black
Red
4-Wire
Cord
Green
White
L1
N
L2
3 and 4 Prong Plug
Strain
Relief
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4) Unscrew the strain relief at the power cable and
keep it aside for later use. Remove the power
cable from the dryer.
L1
N
L2
4 Prong Plug
4) Unscrew the strain relief at the power cable and
keep it aside for later use. Remove the power
cable and ground strap from the dryer.
L1
L2
N
3 Prong Plug
5) Unscrew the hex head screws at the bottom of the
Housing Base with a Allen Key. Push the DryerSaver
Controller's terminal cover to remove the cover. If
required, use side cutters to enlarge the hole. This
should only be needed for some flat cables from a 3
prong plug. Refer illustration at Step 9.
6) Completely unscrew the nuts at terminals G and N.
Remove and discard the "U Plate".
4 Prong Plug
U Plate
remove
45 degrees
8) If your lugs cannot fit into the terminal, refer to the
Replacing Lugs Instruction section for details.
Connect the Black wire to the L1 terminal, Green to
Ground symbol, Red to L2 and the White wire to the N
terminal.
Place the strain relief into its cavity.
7) Follow the illustration in the diagram to assemble the
strain relief and insulator onto the cable.
1. Place a piece of insulator on top of a strain relief.
2. Place the cable on top of the insulator.
3. Place the other insulator and strain relief on top of
the cable so that the cable is sandwiched in
between. Insert and tighten the screws on the
strain relief.
7) Follow the illustration in the diagram to assemble the
strain relief and insulator onto the cable. Before you start,
separate the cable into 3 individual strips so that they fit
into the strain relief.
1. Place a piece of insulator on top of a strain relief.
2. Place the cables on top of the insulator.
3. Place the other insulator and strain relief on top of the
cables so that the cables are sandwiched in between.
Insert and tighten the screws on the strain relief.
Black Red
Green White
Strain
Relief
4 Prong Plug
6) Leave the “U Plate” installed.
3 Prong Plug
U Plate
remain
Insulator
Insulator
Screws
Strain Relief
Strain Relief
1 2 3
Insulator
Insulator
Screws
Strain Relief
Strain Relief
1 2 3
4 Prong Plug 3 Prong Plug
17) Place the hose clamp on the duct adaptor. 18) Mount the duct adaptor to the dryer and
tighten the hose clamp.
Hose Clamp
19) Couple the dryer duct to the duct adaptor. You may
need to use the original coupling clamps or other
retaining hardware.
16) Press the clip until it clicks into place to fasten the
sensor holder to the metal duct adaptor.
23) Connect the power plug to the power outlet.
Push the dryer back to its original position.
3 Prong Plug
4 Prong Plug
24) The DryerSaver Controller is ready to use
when the LED lights up.
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22) You can mount the DryerSaver Controller in two ways.
i) Screw the Mounting Bracket to the wall with the
4 screws provided. Mount the DryerSaver Controller
on the Mounting Bracket.
Screw
Mounting
Bracket
22) ii) Clean the back of the DryerSaver with the supplied
IPA wipes. Peel off the paper from the Double Sided
Mounting Foam and attach them at the back of the
DryerSaver Controller as shown above. Then, mount
the DryerSaver Controller to the back or side of the
dryer.
Electric clothes dryer
20) Connect the temperature and humidity sensor to
either one of the sensor ports at the DryerSaver
Controller.
Sensor Ports
21) Check the guide on the temperature and humidity
sensor, then insert it into the sensor holder
accordingly. Note that you can only insert it one way.
Sensor Holder
Metal Duct Adaptor
14) Inspect the duct to ensure that it is not blocked
with lint. If it is blocked with lint, clean the duct.
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15) The plastic sensor holder has a hole which must
align with the hole in the metal duct adaptor.
12) Use a wrench to close the dryer’s cover. 13) Remove the dryer duct from the dryer.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
Before replacing the lugs, turn off the circuit breaker and leave the power OFF until you have finished the
replacement.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
TrickleStar Inc. (“TrickleStar”), of 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808 warrants to the purchaser this TrickleStar TS2201
TrickleStar DryerSaver (“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years
(“Warranty Period”) from the date of purchase, under normal use and service, and provided the Product is installed and used
according to manufacturer’s instructions. If the Product fails to conform to this Limited Warranty during the Warranty Period,
TrickleStar at its sole discretion, will either:
(a) repair or replace any defective Product or component. The repair or replacement may be made with a new or refurbished
Product or components; or
(b) accept the return of the Product and refund the money paid by the original purchaser for the Product.
If the Product or a component incorporated within is no longer available, TrickleStar at its sole discretion, may replace the
Product with a similar product of similar function. This is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty. Any
Product that has either been repaired or replaced under this Limited Warranty will be covered by the terms of this Limited
Warranty for the longer of:
(a) ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the repaired Product or replacement Product; or
(b) the remaining Warranty Period.This Limited Warranty is transferable from the original purchaser to subsequent owners, but
the Warranty Period will not be extended in duration or expanded in coverage for any such transfer. A proof-of-purchase is
required from the owner for TrickleStar to provide a replacement and/or repaired Product.
HOW TO CLAIM UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Before making a claim under this Limited Warranty, the owner of the Product must
(a) notify TrickleStar of the intention to claim by visiting TrickleStar.com support during the Warranty Period and providing a
description of the alleged failure; and
(b) comply with TrickleStar’s return shipping instructions. TrickleStar will have no warranty obligations to a returned Product if it
determines, in its reasonable discretion after examining of the returned Product, that the Product is an Ineligible Product
(defined below). TrickleStar will bear all costs of return shipping to owner and will reimburse any shipping costs incurred by
the owner, except to any Ineligible Product, for which the owner will bear all shipping costs.
WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following (collectively “Ineligible Products”):
(i) Products that have been subject to:
(a) modifications, alterations, tampering, or improper maintenance or repairs;
(b) handling, storage, installation, testing, or use, not in accordance with the Installation Manual or other instructions
provided by TrickleStar;
(c) abuse or misuse of the Product;
(d) breakdowns, fluctuations, or interruptions in electric power or telecommunications network; or
(e) Acts of God, including but not limited to lightning, flood, tornado, earthquake, or hurricane;
(ii) Any non-TrickleStar branded products, even if packaged or sold with TrickleStar Product.
(iii) This Limited Warranty does not cover consumable parts, including batteries, unless damage is due to defects in materials
or workmanship of the Product, or software (even if packaged or sold with the Product).
(iv) Installation or dismantling costs.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, TRICKLESTAR DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, TRICKLESTAR ALSO LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
In addition to the above warranty disclaimers, in no event will TrickleStar be liable for any consequential, incidental, exemplary,
or special damages, including any damages for lost data or lost profits, arising from or relating to this limited warranty or the
Product. TrickleStar’s total cumulative liability arising from or related to this limited warranty or the Product will not exceed the
amount paid for the Product by the original purchaser.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The TrickleStar website, TrickleStar Portal, and/or TrickleStar App (iOS and Android) online services (“Services”) provide
information (“Product Information”) on TrickleStar Products or other peripherals connected to your products (“Product
Peripherals”). The type of Product Peripherals that may be connected to your product may change from time to time. Without
limiting the generality of the disclaimers above, all Product Information is provided for your convenience, “as is”, and “as
available”. TrickleStar does not represent, warrant, or guarantee that Product Information will be available, accurate, or reliable;
or that Product Information or use of the Services or Product will provide safety in your premises. You will use all Product
Information, Services, and the Product at your own discretion and risk. You will be solely responsible for (and TrickleStar
disclaims) any and all losses, liabilities, or damages, including those to your wiring, fixtures, electricity, home, office, product,
product peripherals, computer, mobile device, and all other items and pets in your home, resulting from your use of TrickleStar’s
Product Information, Services, or Product. Product Information provided by the Services is not intended to be a substitute for
direct means of obtaining the information. For example, a notification provided through the Services is not intended to substitute
the audible and visible indications in the premises
and on the Product.
JURISDICTION
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of Delaware.
YOUR RIGHTS AND THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights that vary by state or jurisdiction.
Likewise, some of the limitations in this Limited Warranty may not apply in certain states or jurisdictions. The terms of this
Limited Warranty will apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
TrickleStar may revise this Policy from time to time. The latest version of the policy will govern our use of your information and
will always be published on the TrickleStar website (www.tricklestar.com). By continuing to access or by using the TrickleStar
website, TrickleStar Portal and/or TrickleStar App (iOS or Android) after those changes become effective, you agree to be bound
by the revised Policy.
HOW TO CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO DISCUSS THIS POLICY
If you wish to discuss any aspect of this policy, contact us by email at:
COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
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TrickleStar®is a registered trademark of TrickleStar Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice. TrickleStar assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document.
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R29/8 June 2021
REPLACING LUGS INSTRUCTION
1) Use a wire cutter to cut the lug from the dryer’s
power cable.
5) Pull the lug to make sure that the lug is
connected securely.
6) Repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the lugs
for the other cables.
2) Use a wire cutter to cut the wire insulation,
exposing about 0.6 in. (1.5 cm) copper wires.
3) Twist the copper wires and insert the copper
wires into the supplied lug.
4) Use a crimper to crimp the supplied lug around
the copper wires.
If the lugs on your Dryer Cable cannot fit into the DryerSaver Controller’s terminal, follow the instructions below:
0.6 in
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