Trotec Ttk 26 e User manual

TRT-BA-TTK26E-TC2017-50-006-EN

TTK 26 E

OPERATING MANUAL

DEHUMIDIFIER

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Table of contents

Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2

Safety .....................................................................................2

Information about the device................................................5

Transport and storage...........................................................6

Assembly and installation.....................................................6

Operation ...............................................................................8

Errors and faults..................................................................11

Maintenance ........................................................................12

Technical annex...................................................................15

Disposal ...............................................................................18

Notes regarding the operating manual

Symbols

Danger

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of

persons due to extremely flammable gas.

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:

TTK 26 E

https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41301

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 or

areas and do not install it there.

• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.

• Only put up the device in an upright, stable position on firm

ground.

• 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.

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• 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!

• 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 power cable 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!

• When positioning the device, observe the minimum

distances from walls and other objects as well as the

storage and operating conditions specified 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!

Safety warnings for devices containing flammable

refrigerants

• Only position the device in rooms where potentially leaking

refrigerant cannot accumulate.

• Only position the device in rooms where there is no source

of ignition (e.g. open flames, an active gas appliance or an

electric heater).

• Please note that the refrigerant is odourless.

• Only install the device in compliance with the national

installation regulations.

• Observe the national gas regulations.

• Only install, operate and store the device TTK 26 E in a

room measuring more than 4m2.

• Store the device in a way that no mechanical damage can

occur.

• Please note that the connected pipelines must not contain

any sources of ignition.

• R290 is a refrigerant that complies with European

environmental regulations. No part of the cooling circuit

may be perforated.

• Observe the maximum refrigerant capacity in the technical

data.

• Do not drill through or burn.

• Do not use any means other than those recommended by

the manufacturer for accelerating the defrosting process.

• Every person working with or at the refrigerant circuit must

be able to provide a certificate of qualification issued by a

body accredited by the industry, demonstrating their

competence in the safe use of refrigerants based on a

procedure well-known in the industry.

• Service work may only be carried out in accordance with

the manufacturer's specifications. If maintenance and

repair work require the support of additional persons, the

person trained in handling flammable refrigerants shall

continuously supervise the work carried out.

• Unventilated rooms, in which the device is installed,

operated or stored, must be built in a way to ensure that

potentially leaking refrigerant cannot accumulate. This

serves to avoid fire or explosion hazards resulting from an

ignition of the refrigerant by an electric furnace, cooking

stove or another ignition source.

• The entire refrigerant circuit is a maintenance-free,

hermetically sealed system and may only be maintained or

repaired by specialist companies for cooling and air-

conditioning or by Trotec.

Intended use

Only use the device for drying and dehumidifying room air, while

adhering to and following the technical data.

In addition, the device may also be used as a kind of clothes

dryer to dry wet laundry.

Intended use comprises:

• dehumidifying and drying:

– living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and basements

– laundries, holiday homes, camper vans, boats

• maintaining the dryness of:

– storage spaces, archives, laboratories, garages

– bathrooms, wash rooms, changing rooms etc.

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Foreseeable misuse

The device is not intended for industrial 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.

• Any other use than the one described in the chapter

"Intended use" is regarded as reasonably foreseeable

misuse.

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.

Safety signs and labels on the device

Note

Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from

the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in

legible condition.

The following safety signs and labels are attached to the device:

TTK26E

Follow the manual

This symbol indicates that the operating manual must

be observed.

Follow the repair manual

Disposal, maintenance and repair work of the

refrigerant circuit may only be carried out in

accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and

by persons having a certificate of qualification. A

corresponding repair manual is available from the

manufacturer upon request.

Residual risks

Danger

Natural refrigerant propane (R290)!

H220 – Extremely flammable gas.

H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if

heated.

P210 – Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and

other ignition sources. No smoking.

P377 – Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak

can be stopped safely.

P410+P403 – Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-

ventilated place.

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!

Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

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

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.

Note

Do not operate the device without an air filter inserted

into the air inlet!

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.

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Information about the device

Description of the device

The device uses the principle of condensation to automatically

dehumidify rooms.

The fan sucks damp room air through the air inlet, 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 condensation or rime. The dehumidified,

cooled air is slightly warmed at the condenser and blown out

again. 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 through the integrated drain nozzle into the

condensation tank below. It is fitted with a float to measure the

filling level.

The device has a control panel for operating and controlling the

functions.

Once the maximum filling level of the condensation tank is

reached or in case the condensation tank is not installed

correctly, the condensation tank indicator light (see chapter

Operating elements) on the control panel is illuminated. The

device switches off. The condensation tank indicator light only

goes out again once the emptied condensation tank is

reinserted.

Optionally, the condensed water can be drained by attaching a

hose at the condensation connection.

In addition, the device may also be used as a kind of clothes

dryer to dry wet laundry in living or working spaces.

Another feature is the device's self-cleaning function. This

function serves to dry the interior of the device in order to

prevent the formation of mould or similar inside the device due

to residual moisture.

Because of the heat radiation generated during operation, the

room temperature may rise slightly.

Device depiction

No. Designation

1 Transport handle

2 Air outlet

3 Condensation drain hose connection

4 Power cable holder

5 Air filter

6 Condensation drain hose

7 Condensation tank with filling level indicator

8 Air inlet with air filter

9 Control panel

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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

Please note that additional transport regulations might apply to

devices containing flammable refrigerants. The equipment's

arrangement and the maximum number of components to be

transported together can be gathered from the applicable

transport regulations.

To make the device easier to transport, it is fitted with a carry

handle.

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.

• Drain the remaining condensate from the device and the

condensation drain hose (see chapter Maintenance).

• Do not use the power cable to drag the device.

After transporting the device, observe the following:

• Set up the device in an upright position after transport.

• 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. If so, any warranty claims will be

voided.

Storage

Before storing the device, proceed as follows:

• Drain the remaining condensate from the device and the

condensation drain hose (see chapter Maintenance).

• 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:

• Only store the device in a room measuring more than 4m2.

• 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

• Place no further devices or objects on top of the device to

prevent it from being damaged.

Assembly and installation

Scope of delivery

• 1x Device

• 1x Condensation drain hose, length:0.6m,

diameter:9mm

• 1x Air filter

• 1x cable holder (pre-installed)

• 1x Manual

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.

Start-up

When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance

from walls or other objects as described in the chapter

Technical data.

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• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the

power cable. If there are doubts as to the sound condition,

contact the customer service.

• Only position the device in rooms where potentially leaking

refrigerant cannot accumulate.

• Only position the device in rooms where there is no source

of ignition (e.g. open flames, an active gas appliance or an

electric heater).

• Only put up the device in an upright, stable position on firm

ground.

• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power

cable or other electric cables, especially when positioning

the device in the middle of the room. Use cable bridges.

• Make sure that extension cables are completely unrolled.

• When positioning the device, keep a sufficient distance to

heat sources.

• Make sure that no curtains or other objects interfere with

the air flow.

• When positioning the device, particularly in wet areas,

secure it locally with an RCD (residual current device)

which complies with the respective regulations.

Inserting the air filter

Note

Do not operate the device without an air filter inserted

into the air inlet!

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.

• Make sure that the air filter is installed before switching

the device on.

Inserting the condensation tank

• Ensure that the float inside the condensation tank is

inserted correctly.

• Ensure that the condensation tank is empty and inserted

correctly.

Connecting the power cable

• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains

socket.

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Operation

Notes:

• Avoid open doors and windows.

• After being switched on, the device operates fully

automatically.

• The fan continues to run in dehumidification mode even

after the selected setpoint has been reached.

Operating elements

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

24 23 22 21 20 19

No. Designation Meaning

10 Timer LED Illuminated when the timer is

activated.

11 Inside drying LED Illuminated when the self-cleaning

function is activated

12 Low LED Is illuminated at low fan speed

13 High LED Is illuminated at high fan speed

(function for drying laundry)

14 Condensation

tank full LED

Is illuminated if the condensation tank

is full or not installed correctly

15 Segment display Indicates the relative humidity level

and the number of hours of the timer

16 ContinuousLED Is illuminated if the continuous

operation mode is selected

17 Auto LED Is illuminated if the automatic

operation mode is selected

18 Operation LED Is illuminated when the device is

switched on.

19 On/off button Switching the device on or off

20 Mode button Changing the operating mode

21 Humidity button For setting the desired relative

humidity level

22 Speed button For setting the desired fan speed

(function for drying laundry)

23 Drying button Switching the self-cleaning function on

or off

24 Timer button For switching the timer function on

and off: 1 h to 24 h

Switching the device on

Once you have completely installed the device as described in

the Start-up chapter, you can switch it on.

1. Press the On/ Off button(19).

ðThe operation LED(18) is illuminated.

Setting the operating mode

1. Repeatedly press the mode button(20) to change the

operating mode.

ðIn continuous operation mode, the continuous(16) LED

is illuminated.

ðIn automatic operation mode, the auto(17) LED is

illuminated.

Automatic operation

The device dehumidifies the air continuously until the set

relative humidity level is reached.

Please proceed as follows to adjust the desired humidity value:

1. Repeatedly press the humidity button(21).

ðThe selected humidity value is indicated on the segment

display(15).

This operating mode can also be used for drying laundry. To do

so, select the highest fan speed and observe the recommended

humidity values listed under laundry drying.

Continuous operation

Regardless of the humidity level, the device dehumidifies

continuously.

In continuous operation, only the fan speed can be manually

selected.

Setting the fan speed

You can change between low and high fan speed.

1. Press the fan button(22).

ðIf the fan speed is set to a low level, the low LED(12) is

illuminated.

ðIf the fan speed is set to a high level, the high LED(13,

laundry drying function) is illuminated.

Auto stop function

If the condensation tank is full or not inserted correctly, the

device will stop automatically.

The tank full LED(14) is illuminated.

Memory function

If you switch the device back on again, the settings selected for

the operating mode, the relative humidity level and fan speed

are saved.

The device memorises the settings even during short power

failures. In this case, the device automatically switches back on.

The previous settings are saved.

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Self-cleaning function / Internal drying

This function serves to dry the interior of the device in order to

prevent the formation of mould or similar inside the device due

to residual moisture.

The self-cleaning function should be used if the device is not

operated or is stored for a longer period of time.

Self-cleaning takes approx.50minutes. First, the inside of the

device is dried at a high fan speed for approx.30minutes.

Afterwards, the fan runs at low speed for about 20minutes.

Once the self-cleaning process is complete, the device switches

to standby mode.

1. Press the drying button(23) for approx. 2seconds.

ðThe inside drying LED(11) is illuminated.

ðThe fan runs at the highest speed.

To switch off the function, press the drying button(23) for

approx.2seconds once again. The device switches back to the

previous mode. By pressing the on/off button(19), the self-

cleaning function is stopped and the device switches over to

standby mode.

Setting the timer

Note

Do not leave the operating device unattended in a

freely accessible room with an activated timer.

The timer has two modes of operation:

• Automatic switch-on upon expiry of a preset number of

hours

• Automatic switch-off upon expiry of a preset number of

hours

For the device to switch on or off automatically after a

predefined number of hours(1 to max.24hrs) you can

programme the timer. The timer can be set in all operating

modes. You can activate the function when the device is

switched off.

Automatic switch-on

üThe device is in standby mode.

1. Press the timerbutton(24) to programme automatic

switch-on.

2. Repeatedly press the timerbutton(24) until the desired

number of hours until automatic switch-on is indicated on

the segment display(15).

ðThe set number of hours appears on the segment

display(15).

ðThe device switches on after the predefined time.

Notes regarding automatic switch-on:

• Manually switching the device on disables the automatic

switch-on function.

• If you select 0hours, the timer will be off.

Automatic switch-off

üThe device is switched on.

1. Press the timerbutton(24) to programme automatic

switch-off.

2. Repeatedly press the timerbutton(24) until the desired

number of hours until automatic switch-off is indicated on

the segment display(15).

ðThe set number of hours appears on the segment

display(15).

ðThe device switches off after the predefined time.

Notes regarding automatic switch-off:

• Manually switching the device off disables the automatic

switch-off function.

• If you select 0hours, the timer will be off.

Operation with hose attached to the condensation

connection

For continuous operation or unattended dehumidification, please

connect the supplied condensation drain hose to the device.

üA suitable hose (diameter: 9mm) is ready for use.

üThe device is switched off.

1. Remove the sealing cap.

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2. Push one end of the hose onto the hose connection.

3. Guide the other hose end to a suitable drain or sufficiently

dimensioned collection container. Please note that the

hose must not be kinked.

Remove the hose if you want to collect the condensate in the

condensation tank again. Allow the hose to dry prior to storage.

Automatic defrost

At low ambient temperatures, ice may form at the evaporator

during dehumidification. The device will then carry out an

automatic defrost. Dehumidification is briefly interrupted during

defrosting. The fan keeps running.

The duration of the defrost process can vary. Do not switch off

the device during automatic defrost. Do not remove the mains

plug from the mains socket.

Drying laundry

In addition, the device may also be used as a kind of clothes

dryer to dry wet laundry in living or working spaces.

When positioning the device or a clothes horse, please observe

the minimum distances specified in the technical data.

The following humidity values are suitable for drying laundry:

• cupboard dry= 46% relative humidity

• iron dry= 58% relative humidity

• slightly dried= 65% relative humidity

Adjust the settings for the relative humidity level to the device

(e.g. 60% relative humidity for iron dry laundry). If necessary,

use a measuring device to determine the humidity level.

Shutdown

Warning of electrical voltage

Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

• If you would like to take the device out of operation for a

longer period of time, use the self-cleaning function to dry

the inside of the device.

• Press the on/off button(19) to switch the device off.

• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out

of the mains socket.

• If necessary, remove the condensation drain hose and any

residual fluid from it.

• Empty the condensation tank, if need be.

• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.

• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.

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Errors and faults

The device has been checked for proper functioning several

times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,

check the device according to the following list.

The device does not start:

• Check the power connection.

• Check the power cable and mains plug for damage.

• Check the on-site fusing.

• Check the filling level of the condensation tank, and empty

it if necessary. The condensation tank full LED must not be

illuminated.

• Check the condensation tank for correct seating.

• Check the room temperature. Observe the device's

permissible operating range according to the technical

data. Possibly, the device does not start because the

ambient temperature is too low (< 5°C).

• Wait for 10minutes before restarting the device. If the

device is not starting, have the electrics checked by a

specialist company or by Trotec.

The device is running, but there is no formation of

condensate:

• Check the float in the condensation tank for dirt. If

necessary, clean the condensation tank. The float must be

able to move freely.

• Check the room temperature. Observe the device's

permissible operating range according to the technical

data. Possibly, the device does not start because the

ambient temperature is too low (< 5°C).

• Ensure that the relative room humidity complies with the

technical data.

• Check the air filter for dirt. If necessary, clean or replace

the air filter.

• From the outside, check the condenser for dirt (see

chapter Maintenance). If the condenser is dirty, have it

cleaned by a specialist company or by Trotec.

• The device might carry out an automatic defrost. During

automatic defrost, the device does not dehumidify.

The device is loud or vibrates:

• Check whether the device is set up in a stable and upright

position.

Condensate is leaking:

• Check the device for leaks.

The compressor does not start:

• Check the room temperature. Observe the device's

permissible operating range according to the technical

data. Possibly, the device does not start because the

ambient temperature is too low (< 5°C).

• Ensure that the relative room humidity complies with the

technical data.

• Check whether the overheating protection of the

compressor has tripped. Disconnect the device from the

mains and let it cool down for approx. 10minutes before

reconnecting it.

• The device might carry out an automatic defrost. During

automatic defrost, the device does not dehumidify.

The device gets very warm, is loud or is losing

performance:

• Check the air inlets and air filters for dirt. Remove external

dirt.

• From the outside, check the device for 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.

Note

Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and

repair work. Only then switch the device back on.

Your device still does not operate correctly after these

checks?

Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the

device to a specialist company for cooling and air-conditioning

or to Trotec for repair.

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Maintenance Maintenance intervals

Maintenance and care interval before every

start-up

as needed at least every

2weeks

at least every

4weeks

at least every

6months

at least

annually

Check air inlets and outlets for

dirt and foreign objects and clean

ifnecessary

X X

Clean the exterior X X

Visually check the inside of the

device for dirt

X X

Check the air filter for dirt and

foreign objects and clean or

replace if necessary

X X

Replace the air filter X

Check for damage X

Check attachment screws X X

Test run X

Empty the condensation tank and/

or drain hose

Maintenance and care log

Device type: ............................................. Device number: ....................................

Maintenance and care interval 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Check air inlets and outlets for dirt

and foreign objects and clean

ifnecessary

Clean the exterior

Visually check the inside of the

device for dirt

Check the air filter for dirt and

foreign objects and clean or

replace if necessary

Replace the air filter

Check for damage

Check attachment screws

Test run

Empty the condensation tank and/

or drain hose

Comments

1. Date: ........................................

Signature: .....................................

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