Trotec TTK 171 ECO User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
DEHUMIDIFIER
TTK 171 ECO
EN
TRT-BA-TTK171ECO-TC-001-EN

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Notes regarding the operating manual ............................... 01
Information about the device.............................................. 02
Safety ................................................................................ 04
Assembly........................................................................... 05
Transport ............................................................................05
Start-up ..............................................................................05
Operation............................................................................06
Errors and faults .................................................................09
Maintenance...................................................................... 10
Disposal............................................................................. 15
Declaration of conformity ....................................................15
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Hazardous electric current!
Warns about hazards from electric current which can
lead to injuries or even death.
Danger!
Warns of a hazard which can lead to personal injury.
Caution!
Warns of a hazard which can lead to damage to
property.
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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual

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Description of the device
This device uses the principle of condensation to automatically
dehumidify rooms.
The fan sucks damp room air through the air inlet (9), the air filter,
the evaporator and to 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 either condensation or frost. The dehumidified, cooled air
is warmed and blown out at the condenser. The drier air, thus
conditioned, mixes with the air in the room. 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 continuously or only during the
defrost phase into the condensation tank (6).
Once the maximum filling level of the condensation tank (6) is
reached, an indication lights up at the control panel (2) and the
device switches off. The indicator light only goes out again once
the emptied condensation tank (6) is reinserted.
Optionally, the condensed water can be drained by means of a
hose.
The device enables a reduction of the relative humidity level in
living and working spaces, business premises, basements,
laundry facilities and workshops to approx. 30 % and is also
designed for the application in warehouses and on building sites.
Because of the heat dissipation, which develops during operation,
the room temperature can rise by approx. 1 °C to 3 °C.
Device depiction
Information about the device
No. Designation
1 transport handle
2 control panel
3 transport wheel
4 condensation hose feed-through
5 air outlet
6 condensation tank
7 mains power cable
8 cable holder
9 air inlet incl. air filter
1
4
8
9
6
3
7
2
5

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Technical data Accessories
Wiring diagram
Parameter Value
Model TTK 171 ECO
Dehumidification performance 50 l / 24 h
Operating temperature 5 °C to 32 °C
Operating range for relative humidity 20 % RH to 90 % RH
Amount of air 450 m3/h
Electric connection 230 V / 50 Hz
Power input 800 W
Current consumption 3.6 A
Fuse on site 16 A
Condensation tank 6.6 l
Refrigerant R410A
Amount of refrigerant 400 g
Weight 36.5 kg
Dimensions (height x depth x width) 900 x 535 x 453 mm
Minimum distance to walls or other
objects
A: Top: 50 cm
B: Rear: 50 cm
C: Sides: 50 cm
D: Front: 50 cm
Sound pressure level
(measured at a distance of 1 m)
52 dB(A)
Name Article number
adapter (connector) 7331001160
hose TF-L 160 (l = 6 m) 6100001125

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Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Store the manual near the device or its site of use!
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms. Do not
use the device in atmospheres containing oil, sulphur,
chlorine or salt.
• The device is designed for indoor installation.
• Set the device in an upright and stable position.
• Ensure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
• Ensure that the side of the device where the air inlet is found
is kept free of dirt and loose objects.
• Never reach or put objects into the device.
• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are
protected from damage (e.g. from animals).
• Only use extensions to the connecting cable which are
appropriate to the device power consumption, the length of
its cable and its use. Avoid electrical overload.
• Only transport the device with an emptied condensation tank.
• Dispose of the collected condensation. Do not drink it. Health
hazard!
Intended use
Only use the device TTK 171 ECO for drying and dehumidifying
room air, while adhering to and following the technical data.
Improper use
Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground. Do not use the
device outdoors or for drying rooms and areas after water
damages from burst pipes or flooding. Do not lay any objects, e.g.
wet clothing, on the device for drying. Any unauthorised changes,
modifications or alterations 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.
Residual risks
Hazardous electric current!
Work on the electrical components must only be carried
out by an authorised specialist company!
Hazardous electric current!
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Danger!
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands
of children.
Danger!
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Danger!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Caution!
To avoid damages to the device, never operate the
device without an air filter inserted!
Behaviour in the event of an emergency
1. Disconnect the device from the mains power in an
emergency.
2. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains power.
Safety

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• Affix the transport handle (1) to both sides of the device using
screws.
To make the device easier to transport, it is fitted with a transport
handle and two wheels.
Before transporting the device, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the device at the mains switch.
2. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Empty the condensation tank. Check for dripping
condensation.
4. Do not incline the device by more than 45 °, for otherwise the
compressor could be damaged.
After transporting the device, proceed as follows:
1. Set the device in an upright position after transport.
2. Wait one hour before switching the device back on!
Storage
When out of use, store the device as follows:
•dry,
• with a roof overhead,
• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and
direct sunlight,
• with a plastic cover to protect it from invasive dust, if
necessary.
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given for
the operating temperature in the technical data.
Inserting air filter
• Before switching the device on, insert the air filter.
Assembly
Transport
Start-up
A.
B.

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Positioning
When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance from
walls or other objects as specified in the technical data.
• Set the device in a level and stable position.
• If possible, set the device in the middle of a room and keep it
away from sources of heat.
• When positioning the device in wet areas such as laundries,
bath rooms or the like, secure the device locally with an RCD
(Residual Current Device) which complies with the
appropriate regulations.
• Ensure that extension cords are completely unrolled.
Notes regarding the dehumidification performance
Dehumidification performance depends on:
• the spatial composition of the room
• the room temperature
• the relative humidity
The higher the room temperature and relative humidity, the
higher the dehumidification performance.
For using in living rooms, a relative humidity of approx. 50-60 %
is sufficient. In store rooms and archives, the humidity should not
exceed approx. 50 %.
Operating elements
Operation
CC
A
B
D
No. Operating elements
10 Display
11 Power button:
Switches the device on or off or activates automatic operation.
12 Timer button:
Enables the programming mode for start and stop times for automatic
operation.
13 Minus button:
Reduces the nominal value of the humidity in per cent.
In the timer programming mode the start and stop times for
automatic operation are being reduced in increments of one hour.
14 Plus button:
Increases the nominal value of the humidity in percentage
increments.
In the timer programming mode the start or stop times for automatic
operation are being increased in increments of one hour.
15 DEFROST symbol:
Permanently illuminated. Animated when automatic defrost is active.
16 Operating display
RUN (yellow): The device is ready for operation.
HUMI (blue): The nominal value for dehumidification is reached.
17 Humidity indication in per cent.
Nominal value: The display flashes during programming.
Actual value: constant display value
18 Operating display dehumidification, animation
19 Hour indication:
Displays the pre-programmed hours of the start and stop timer for
automatic operation.
20 Timer on/off indication:
TIME OFF: is illuminated, when the switch-off time for automatic
operation is enabled.
TIME ON: is illuminated, when the switch-on time for automatic
operation is enabled.
21 Operating display fan, animation
HUMI
RUN RH %
DEHU
DEFROST
FULL
TIME OFF
TIME ON
h
DEHUMIDIFIER
88
88
Power
HUMI
RUN RH %
DEHU
DEFROST
FULL
TIME OFF
TIME ON
h
DEHUMIDIFIER
Delay Start
Time
Humi.-Humi.+
Hour.+
Industrial Dehumidifier
Humidity%
88
88
1110
1314
15 17
12
18
19
20
16
21

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Switching the device on
Note:
Wait for 3 minutes before you switch the device back on (e.g.
after draining the condensation tank).
• After being switched on, the device operates fully
automatically until it is either switched off manually or a full
condensation tank causes the device to switch itself off.
• The fan is running continuously until the device is switched
off.
• Avoid open doors and windows.
1. Ensure that the condensation tank is empty and inserted
correctly. Otherwise, the device will not operate!
2. Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains power
socket.
3. Press the Power button (11).
– The operating display RUN is illuminated.
– The device is ready for operation.
– Regulate the desired room humidity level via the buttons
Plus (14) or Minus (13).
Operation with hose attached to the condensation
connection
A.
B.
C.
10 mm
D.
E.

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Continuous operation mode
In continuous operation the device permanently dehumidifies the
air regardless of the moisture content until it is switched off
manually or by means of the programmed switch-off timer.
In order to start continuous operation, select a nominal value of
< 30 % for the humidity.
Setting the timer
The timer can be used in two different ways:
• After a predefined time, the device switches itself on
automatically.
• After a predefined operating time, the device switches itself
off automatically.
To set the automatic switch-on timer, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Timer button (12) once.
2. Adjust the desired length of time until the automatic
switch-on in hourly increments using the Plus (14) or Minus
button (13).
3. Press the timer button again to set the automatic switch-off
time. Press the button again to leave the menu.
4. Press the Power button (11) to switch over to automatic
operation.
5. The device switches on after the predefined time. It keeps
running until the given switch-off time has expired or until the
device is switched off manually.
To set the automatic switch-off timer, please proceed as follows:
1. Press the Timer button (12) twice.
2. Adjust the desired length of time until the automatic
switch-off in hourly increments using the Plus (14) or Minus
button (13).
3. Press the Timer button (12) again to exit the timer settings.
Automatic defrost
At low ambient temperatures the evaporator can freeze up during
dehumidification. The device then carries out an automatic
defrost. The duration of the defrost process can vary.
Do not turn off the device during the automatic defrost. Do not
remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Memory function
In case of brief power failures the device memorizes the
programmed nominal value for humidity.
The pre-programmed start and stop times for automatic
operation are not saved.
Connecting adapter and hose (optional)
Shutdown
1. Press the Power button (11) to switch the device off.
2. Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
3. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
4. Empty the condensation tank. Check for dripping
condensation.
5. Clean the device, and especially the air filter, according to the
chapter Maintenance.
6. Store the device according to chapter Storage.
A.
B.

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The accurate functionality of the device was tested during
production a number of times. However, if functionality faults do
occur, then check the device according to the following list.
Note!
The device comes with a safety timer. Switch-ons and
switch-offs can be delayed by up to 3 minutes.
The device does not start:
• Check the power connection.
• Check the mains plug for damages.
• Check that the condensation tank is positioned correctly.
Check the filling level of the condensation tank and empty it,
if necessary. The FULL indication must not light up on the
display (10).
• Wait for 10 minutes before restarting the device. If the device
is not starting, have the electrics checked by a specialist
company for cooling and air-conditioning or by TROTEC®.
The device runs but forms no condensation:
• Check the float in the condensation tank for damages. If
necessary, clean the condensation tank. The float must be
able to move freely.
• Check the room temperature. Check the device's permissible
operating range complies with the technical data.
• Check the air filter is not dirty. If necessary, clean or replace
the air filter.
• From the outside, check the condenser for dirt (see chapter
Maintenance). If your condenser is dirty, have it cleaned by a
specialist company for cooling and air-conditioning or by
TROTEC®.
The device is loud or vibrates; condensate is leaking:
• Check whether the device is standing upright and on an even
surface.
The device gets very warm, is loud or is losing performance:
• Check the air inlets and air filter are not dirty. Remove
external dirt.
• Check the inside of the device and especially the fan, the fan
housing, the evaporator and the condenser for external dirt
(see chapter Maintenance). If the inside of the device is dirty,
have it cleaned by a specialist company for cooling and
air-conditioning or by TROTEC®.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Bring the device to a specialist company for cooling and
air-conditioning or to TROTEC®for repair.
Errors and faults