Trotec DH 15 VPR+ User manual

TRT-BA-DH15VPR+-TC2018-28-004-EN
DH 15 VPR+
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
DEHUMIDIFIER / CLIMATE
MANAGER

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................4
Transport and storage...........................................................5
Assembly and installation.....................................................5
Important information regarding the dehumidification
performance and drying rate ................................................7
Operation ...............................................................................8
Available accessories..........................................................13
Errors and faults..................................................................13
Maintenance ........................................................................15
Technical annex...................................................................18
Disposal ...............................................................................19
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information
(e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
DH 15 VPR+
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=40976
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it
when wet.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.
• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.
• Do not sit on the device.
• This appliance is not a toy! Keep away from children and
animals. Do not leave the device unattended during
operation.
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are
protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never
use the device if electric cables or the power connection
are damaged!

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• The electrical connection must correspond to the
specifications in chapter Technical data.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
• Observe the device's power input, cable length and
intended use when selecting extensions to the power
cable. Completely unroll extension cables. Avoid electrical
overload.
• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on
the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from
the mains socket when the device is not in use.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If 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.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!
• Observe the storage and operating conditions as given in
the Technical data chapter.
• Make sure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
• Make sure that the suction side is kept free of dirt and
loose objects.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Only transport the device in an upright position with an
emptied condensation tank or drain hose.
• Discharge the collected condensate before transport and
storage. Do not drink it. Health hazard!
Intended use
Only use the device as a stationary dehumidifier for drying and
dehumidifying room air as well as for odour elimination
(ionization) whilst adhering to the technical data and safety
instructions.
Intended use comprises:
• protecting valuables and movables in museums, galleries,
libraries or garages against moisture,
• odour neutralization in garages, archives, wine cellars,
cellar vaults, storage facilities or rooms that are neither
inhabited nor used by persons,
• drying and dehumidifying:
– production plants, underground rooms
– store rooms, archives, laboratories
• keeping dry of:
– instruments, devices, files
– electrical control centres
– moisture-sensitive goods, loads, etc.
Improper use
• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural
changes to the device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electric devices in damp areas.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by specialist companies for cooling and
air-conditioning or by Trotec.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Warning
A falling device can cause injuries! Always transport
and assemble the device with the help of other
persons. Never stand below the device when it is
suspended. Ensure adequate stability of the device's
wall fixing.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.

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Warning
Ozone formation!
In case of improper use the device generates a minor
concentration of ozone when operating at stage 5.
In general, ozone may cause or intensify fire, it may be
fatal if inhaled and irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin!
Endeavour to prevent the formation of ozone. Hence,
never leave the device running at stage5 in continuous
operation!
Note
A dirty air filter obstructs the air current. This can lead
to damages at the refrigerant circuit and ionizer.
Regularly check the air filter and the inside of the
device for dirt. Replace the air filter if required and
clean the device interior. Observe the maintenance and
care intervals specified in chapter Maintenance.
Note
Do not operate the device without an inserted air filter!
Without the air filter, the inside of the device will be
heavily contaminated. This could reduce the
performance and result in damage to the device.
Behaviour in the event of an emergency
1. Switch off the device.
2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains
feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power
cable out of the mains socket.
3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.
Information about the device
Description of the device
Value Protection Range technology (VPR+)
If properly dimensioned and operated, the dehumidifiers of the
VPR+series keep the humidity level steady around the clock
and, if needed, neutralize a great number of offensive smells.
The humidity is automatically regulated to the set level that
reliably prevents corrosion, condensation and mould formation.
A relative humidity between 45 and 50% provides better
protection than any other measure against corrosion and rust.
Rust mainly occurs at inaccessible, hardly visible spots.
In addition to the dehumidification and odour elimination, the
process air is further freed from dust and/or soot depending on
the used filter model.
The integrated pump ensures the discharge of the accumulating
condensate even over differences in height.
The fan comes with two stages to adjust the device
performance to the contaminations and conditions in the room.
Device description
The dehumidifiers of the VPR+ series use the principle of
condensation to automatically dehumidify rooms.
The fan sucks damp room air through the air inlet(3), the
evaporator and the condenser located behind it. The air is
cooled at the cold evaporator until it is below the dew point.
Water vapour contained in the room air precipitates on the
evaporator fins as condensation or rime. The dehumidified,
cooled air is rewarmed at the condenser and blown out at a
temperature of approx. 5°C above room temperature.
The drier air, thus conditioned, mixes with the air in the room
via the air outlet(1). The humidity in the room where the device
is positioned is reduced as air constantly circulates through the
device. Depending on the air temperature and the relative
humidity, the condensed water either drops into the
condensation tray continuously or only during the defrost
phases.
To set the desired humidity level, a hygrostat with control
dial(8) is provided in the device's interior. This control dial can
be easily accessed once the filter flap(3) has been removed.
The device can reduce the relative humidity of a room to approx.
30%.
At a room temperature of 15°C, the devices emit 1.6 to 3times
of their power consumption to the room air in form of heat (see
chapter Technical data, COP). Because of the heat dissipation,
which develops during operation, the room temperature can
therefore rise by approx. 1 to 3°C.
A high humidity level in the air (starting at 70%RH) provides
the perfect breeding ground for mould. However, the room air
must not be too dry either (<40%RH). Materials such as
leather or rubber become porous, and wood becomes brittle and
fissured.
For the storage of vehicles we recommend a relative humidity
between 45 and 50%. For other material-specific humidity
values please refer to the respective manufacturer's instructions
for the stored goods.
Additionally, the device comes equipped with an ionizer which
eliminates odours and bacteria from the room air, if required.
Depending on the model an integrated filter absorbs dust and /
or soot in the room air.
The incorporated pump helps to discharge condensate; in doing
so, it is possible to overcome a difference in altitude of up to
10m. That way, it is possible to discharge condensate across
several storeys.

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Device depiction
LEVEL 5
1
2
3
6
4
5
3
8
7
No. Designation
1 Air outlet (behind faceplate)
2 Housing
3 Air inlet with filter flap
4 Wall holder
5 Hose connector for condensation drain hose
6 Condensation tank
7 Control panel ionizer
8 Control dial hygrostat (tamper-proof installation inside
the device)
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Always utilize the help of another person to transport the device.
Do not try to transport the device without the help of another
person. To lift the device, use a forklift or an elevating truck as
appropriate.
Before transporting the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
• Do not use the power cable to drag the device.
• Drain the remaining condensate from the device.
After transporting the device, observe the following:
• Set up the device in an upright position after transport.
• After having transported the device in horizontal position,
leave the device to rest for 12to24hours, so the
refrigerant can accumulate within the compressor. Wait
12to24hours before switching the device back on! Acting
contrary might lead to compressor damage and a
malfunctioning device. Any warranty claims will be voided
in this case.
Storage
Before storing the device, proceed as follows:
• Drain the remaining condensate from the device.
• Empty and clean the condensation tank prior to storage.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and
direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust, if necessary
Assembly and installation
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device
• 1x Wall holder
• 1x Air filter (combination filter)
• 1x Air filter (standard)
• 1 x Condensation drain hose, outer diameter: 8mm,
length: 10m
• 1x Power cable with Schuko plug CEE7/7
• 1x Manual

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Unpacking the device
1. Open the cardboard box and take the device out.
2. Completely remove the packaging.
3. Fully unwind the power cable. Make sure that the power
cable is not damaged and that you do not damage it during
unwinding.
Assembly
Always utilize the help of another person to assemble the
device. Do not try to assemble the device without the help of
another person. To lift the device, use a forklift or an elevating
truck as appropriate.
Observe the following instructions:
• When assembling the device, keep a sufficient distance to
heat sources.
• When assembling the device, especially in wet areas,
secure the device locally with an RCD (Residual Current
protective Device) which complies with the relevant
regulations.
• Make sure that extension cables are unrolled completely.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
• When assembling the device, observe the minimum
distance from adjacent walls or other objects as described
in the Technical Data chapter.
C
C
A
B
D
Assembly
Assemble the device as follows:
Select screw and wall plug sizes suitable for the weight of the
device (see technical data) and the structure of the wall.
1.
I. III.II.
2.
3.
4.
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Important information regarding the
dehumidification performance and drying rate
The dehumidification performance depends on:
• the layout of the room
• the individual usage behaviour
• the room temperature
• the relative humidity
The higher the room temperature and relative humidity, the
greater the dehumidification performance or drying speed at
which a wet vehicle dries.
For use in living rooms, a relative humidity of approx. 50% is
sufficient. In store rooms and archives, the humidity should
generally not exceed a level of approx. 50%.
Dehumidification of garages
For the storage of vehicles we recommend a relative humidity
between 45 and 50%. For other material-specific humidity
values please refer to the respective manufacturer's instructions
for the stored goods.
How the room temperature influences the dehumidification
performance?
In the winter at decreasing mean temperatures of below 15°C
the dehumidifier's capacity and thus the room volumes to be
covered are disproportionately reduced.
This circumstance results from the physical correlations
between the room air's moisture absorption capacity at low
temperatures and the performance curve of condenser dryers
that may appear complex to the layman. In order to render these
complex correlations comprehensible for the typical user we
endeavour to briefly describe the recommended course of action
on the subject of capacity and performance limits of the
DH-VPR+ devices at low temperatures.
Correlation between the temperature in the garage
and duration of the drying process
Mean
temperature in
a garage
during the
winter
Approximate drying
duration of wet
vehicles*
using a DH-VPR+
climate manager
The drying period
can be reduced
through additional
ventilation**
starting at
19°C
less than 1day
drying
accelerated by
approx. 50 – 70%
16 – 19 °C approx. 1day
12 – 15 °C 1 – 2 days
8 – 11 °C 3 – 5 days
drying
accelerated by
approx. 30 – 50 %
4 – 7 °C more than 5days
* The time for drying moisture
accumulated in the car body,
at the underbody and inside
the engine compartment as
well as in ribbings and
hollows could even be
significantly extended if there
is no air circulation!
** Additional ventilation has a
favourable impact on the drying
duration for residual moisture
accumulated in the car body, at
the underbody and inside the
engine compartment as well as
in ribbings and hollows.
Rule of thumb:
The higher the room temperature, the sooner will the
dehumidifier DH-VPR+ have "dried" the room air and therefore
all the vehicles in the garage. In contrast, the lower the room
temperatures, the longer will it take to completely dry wet
vehicles. To be sure, even at low temperatures the DH-VPR+
can quickly dry the air in the garage to the desired level, the car
and floor however remain moist.
On principle, it takes a disagreeably long time to dry wet
vehicles at temperatures below 15°C (up to several days), this
is particularly problematic considering the instant corrosion. It is
not due to the dehumidifier DH-VPR+ that the vehicle will not
dry, but rather the physical circumstances of humidity combined
with the evaporation behaviour (drying rate) of water.
A consequence of low temperatures is that on surfaces water
evaporates very slowly even at an ideal room climate of
50%RH. In simplified terms, this is due to the fact that at low
temperatures – insofar as relative humidity (%RH) is concerned
– the gradient of vapour pressure between the dry room air and
the water surface is very large, in terms of the absolute
humidity (g/m³), however, it is very small.
As a result, the water at wet vehicles situated in cold garages
evaporates very slowly even though the DH-VPR+ devices are
running at full capacity.

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Here a worst-case scenario:
A modern car wet with rain is parked in a garage along with a
classic vehicle. The room temperature is 4°C. Attributable to
evaporation of water at the still warm, wet vehicle, the relative
humidity in the garage quickly rises to 95%.
95% of relative humidity at 4°C mean that in absolute terms
only about 6g of water are bound in a cubic metre of air, for
that is the physical limit that can be absorbed.
For comparison:
At a room temperature of 21°C and 95%RH, 17g of water
are retained by a cubic metre of air. In other words, for every
100m³ of room air in the garage the air contains over 1litre
more of pure water (than at 4°C) in the form of water vapour.
This quickly adds up to several litres of water in the garage! And
it results in the DH-VPR+ withdrawing next to none of the water
from the room air at these low temperatures, because it is
unable to extract any. Hardly any water is bound in the room air,
rendering dehumidification a physical impossibility.
The higher the room temperature, the more moisture
can be absorbed by the room air
Temperature in the
garage: 4 °C 21 °C
Relative humidity: 50 % 95 % 50 % 95 %
Moisture retained
by the room air:
(absolute humidity)
3 g/m³ 6 g/m³ 9 g/m³ 17 g/m³
Vapour pressure
difference:
3 g/m³
Vapour pressure
difference:
8 g/m³
Consequence for
drying wet
vehicles:
Low drying speed
(minor vapour pressure
difference)
High drying speed
(great vapour pressure
difference)
With 95% the relative humidity given in our example is rather
high. The vehicle's corrosion and the mould formation at the
walls started immediately. It does not take a great amount of
absolute humidity in the air to get the processes of corrosion
and mould growth going. It is enough if water is bound as
vapour, even though expressed in absolute terms (g/m³) the
values are not very impressive.
And there is another aspect:
Due to the minor absolute vapour pressure differences, the
drops of water on the wet car do not evaporate. It stays wet
despite the DH-VPR+ operation. And the situation is the same:
Low temperatures --> minor differences in the air's moisture
content with regard to the absolute humidity level (g/m³) in spite
of large differences regarding the relative humidity.
Even at low temperatures, the DH-VPR+ keeps the room climate
at the desired level. If new water enters the scene at these low
room temperatures by way of a wet vehicle and the temperature
remains low, the wet vehicle will dry very slowly, hence causing
the humidity inside and at the car to rise to a corrosion-prone
level. Dry keeping is not a problem. Quick drying, however, is a
physical impossibility.
Conclusion:
Using DH-VPR+ devices classic cars can be stored and
showcased during the winter to a temperature of 0°C. Yet the
capacity is disproportionately reduced (see table Correlation
between the temperature in the garage and duration of the
drying process).
However, if both the storage and a quick drying of wet vehicles
are required – also during the winter – you will additionally have
to ensure heating in order to increase the drying rate for wet
vehicles so as to effectively prevent corrosion and mould
growth.
So, if the classic car garage is used all through the year and/ or
there are often wet cars inside, we recommend room
temperatures of at least 15°C. If water only sporadically enters
the garage, there is no need for permanent heating. It will be
sufficient to heat the garage to a level between 15°C and 20°C
during the drying phase lasting several days. On these grounds,
we recommend a general on-demand heating option to achieve
a reasonable temperature for drying the garage quickly.
Depending on the temperature, a heating phase of 3 to 7days
should normally suffice to ensure a fail-safe drying process.
This period can be considerably reduced by the use of fans.
Especially for a quick drying in the car body, at the underbody
as well as in ribbings and hollows we always recommend the
use of fans for wet classic cars (see table Correlation between
the temperature in the garage and duration of the drying
process).
The more frequently and extensively the cars are used, the
higher should be the average temperature in the garage so as to
attain a quick and fail-safe drying process and thus to prevent
corrosion and mould.
Operation
• Once the device has been switched on, the drying function
works fully automatically.
• The ionization function may be started manually as
needed, see chapter Ionization.
• To make sure that the built-in sensor can determine the
humidity correctly and that the room air is permanently
filtered, the fan continues to operate until the device is
switched off.
• Avoid open doors and windows.

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Info
The possible dehumidification performance of the
DH-VPR+ climate managers is directly tied to the room
temperature.
The higher the room temperature, the more moisture
can be withdrawn from the room air.
The lower the room temperature, the less moisture can
be withdrawn from the room air.
For more information please read the chapter
Important information regarding the dehumidification
performance and drying rate. The physical correlations
are illustrated elaborately by way of example scenarios
and the recommended course of action.
Operating elements
Info
You can access the operating elements by opening the
filter flap at the device, see chapter Maintenance.
The control panel of the DH15VPR+ is located on the
left-hand side.
LEVEL 5
Cont.
Off
8
9
10
11
No. Designation Meaning
8Hygrostat
control dial
For setting the desired humidity level
9 Fusing 6.3A
(ionization)
Fusing of the ionization (6.3A)
10 Power
Ionization
button
Activates the ionization function.
11 Ionizer control
dial
For setting the ionization intensity levels
Installing the condensation drain hose
1. Connect one end of the condensation drain hose to the
bulkhead coupling.
2. Place the other end of the condensation drain hose in a
sufficiently dimensioned container (at least 50litres) or
lead the hose end to a drain.
3. Avoid kinking.
Notes regarding the condensation drain hose:
• The maximum pump height amounts to 10m.
• The condensation drain hose should be no longer than
25m.
• The end of the condensation drain hose must always be
free and may not protrude into the water.
• While laying the condensation drain hose, make sure that
– even at low temperatures – the water inside the hose
cannot freeze.

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Switching the device on
1. Ensure that the condensation drain hose has been laid and
connected properly. Do not create tripping hazards.
2. Ensure that the condensation drain hose is not bent or
jammed and that there are no objects on the condensation
drain hose.
3. Ensure that the condensation can run off properly.
4. Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
Regulating the room humidity level
1. Set the desired humidity level via the control dial(8) of the
hygrostat.
2. Turn the control dial to the middle between the words Off
and Cont. After 2days a humidity level between 50 and
55% should be reached.
3. Then check the humidity level by means of a
thermohygrometer. If the air is too dry (insufficient
humidity level), turn the hygrostat control counter-
clockwise by approx. 1cm, if the air is too humid
(excessive humidity), turn it clockwise by approx. 1cm
(towards the word Cont.).
4. Every time you have changed the hygrostat setting wait for
2days, then repeat the procedure until the desired
humidity level is reached.
8
Cont.
Off
ðUpon reaching the desired humidity value, the compressor
switches off automatically.
ðThe fan keeps running to ensure a permanent air circulation
for filtering the air, neutralizing possible odours and
monitoring the humidity level.
ðIf the set humidity level is exceeded, the compressor will
automatically be activated to dehumidify the room air once
again.
Automatic defrost
If the room temperature is lower than 15°C, the heat exchanger
will freeze during dehumidification. The device will then carry
out an automatic defrost. The duration of the defrost process
can vary depending on the room temperature. The lower the
temperatures, the longer the defrost period.
Ionization
Ex factory, the dehumidifier DH-VPR+ comes equipped with a
special, high-quality NTP air purification unit. In its plasma zone,
airborne odours, pollutants and microorganisms, as are found
primarily in the recommended fields of application for the VPR
+series, can be neutralized efficiently through oxidative
conversion.
When contaminated air flows through the ionizer unit, it is
neutralized by means of electrical excitation to form singlet
oxygen with broken down hydrogen and oxygen molecules,
which are harmless for humans and nature.
The ionizers employed in the VPR+series are able to
continuously neutralize most types of these application-specific
odorous substances in the room air. As a consequence the
odour nuisance is reduced slowly, but steadily.
Ionization control
LEVEL 5
8
9
10
11
Cont.
Off
The ionization function can be switched on via button10. When
the ionization function is activated, the button(10) is
illuminated.
The device comes with a controller for 5intensity levels(11).
With the settings 1 to 4 the production of singlet oxygen can be
adjusted from the minimum to the maximum value for the
standard permanent treatment.
Beyond that, an additional 5th level is available for short-time
intensive treatments.
When using this fifth setting, a small amount of ozone is
generated inside the device, however, if used as intended,
this concentration is neither a health hazard nor is it
damaging to the material.
Recommended procedure for standard treatment
(settings 1-4)
The perception of odours is subjective. Besides, fluctuating
climate parameters such as the humidity level and room
temperature influence not only the diffusion of odour particles in
the room, but also the reaction potential for the oxidative
conversion of airborne odours and pollutants.
For this reason it is not possible to specify a linear reference
value e.g. depending on the room size. Instead we recommend
an individual, active levelling geared to the local circumstances
and your personal requirements: