Trotec Ttk 32 e User manual

TRT-BA-TTK32E-TC221216TTRT01-006-EN

TTK 32 E

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

DEHUMIDIFIER

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Table of contents

Notes regarding the instructions .........................................2

Safety .....................................................................................2

Information about the device................................................5

Transport and storage...........................................................6

Assembly and start-up..........................................................7

Operation ...............................................................................8

Errors and faults..................................................................11

Maintenance ........................................................................12

Technical annex...................................................................15

Disposal ...............................................................................18

Notes regarding the instructions

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

instructions must be observed.

You can download the current version of the instructions and

the EUdeclaration of conformity via the following link:

TTK 32 E

https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41872

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.

• Do not cover the device during operation.

• Do not sit on the device.

• This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children and

animals.

• Occasionally observe the device 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.

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• 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 mains connection must correspond to the

specifications in the Technical annex.

• Insert the mains plug into a properly fused 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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

annex.

• 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.

• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.

• 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!

• Only use original spare parts, for otherwise safe and

functional operation cannot be ensured.

Safety warnings for devices containing flammable

refrigerants

• Only position the device in rooms where potentially leaking

refrigerant cannot accumulate. 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.

• 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.

• Please observe the local regulations.

• Observe the national gas regulations.

• Only install, operate and store the device 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.

• 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.

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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 and basements

– holiday homes, camper vans

• maintaining the dryness of:

– storage spaces, archives, laboratories, garages

– changing rooms etc.

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 out of doors.

• This device must not be used in wet rooms (e.g. laundry

rooms).

• Never immerse the device in water.

• Do not make any unauthorised modifications, alterations or

structural changes to the device.

• Any use other than the intended use is regarded as a

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 instructions, 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:

Follow the manual

This symbol indicates that the instructions 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.

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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

Risk of electric shock!

The device does not have the appropriate protection

class for use in wet rooms.

There is a risk of electric shock!

Never use the device in wet rooms (e.g. in bathrooms

and laundry rooms) and never immerse the device in

water!

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 the device off.

2. 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

Device description

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

Operation) 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.

Because of the heat radiation generated during operation, the

room temperature may rise slightly.

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Device depiction

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No. Designation

1 Transport handle

2 Air outlet

3 Wheels

4 Air inlet with air filter

5 Condensation drain hose connection

6 Power cable holder

7 Air filter

8 Condensation drain hose

9 Recessed compartment for mains plug

10 Condensation tank with filling level indicator

11 Control panel

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.

To make the device easier to transport, it is fitted with wheels.

Before transporting the device, observe the following:

• Switch the device off.

• 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.

• Only wheel the device on firm and level surfaces.

After transporting the device, proceed as follows:

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

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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.

• 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).

• Store the device in a dry location and protected from frost

and heat.

• Store the appliance in an upright position where it is

protected from dust and direct sunlight.

• If required, use a cover to protect the device from invasive

dust.

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

prevent it from being damaged.

Assembly and start-up

Scope of delivery

• 1x Device

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

diameter:13.5 mm

• 1x Air filter

• 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 annex.

• 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.

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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.

Info

When connecting the power cable, the LEDs in the

control panel briefly light up in red or green.

Operation

Notes:

• Avoid open doors and windows.

• After being switched on, the device operates fully

automatically.

• The fan continues to run in dehumidification mode for

3minutes after the selected setpoint has been reached.

Operating elements

13 14 19

No. Designation Meaning

12 Tank full LED Is displayed when the

condensation tank is full or not

installed correctly

13 Defrost LED Is displayed when automatic

defrosting is in progress

Flashes if an error has occurred

at the device

14 Operation LED Illuminated during continuous

operation

15 Relative humidity 40%

indication

Illuminated during

dehumidification (relative

humidity 40%)

16 Relative humidity 50%

indication

Illuminated during

dehumidification (relative

humidity 50%)

17 Relative humidity 60%

indication

Illuminated during

dehumidification (relative

humidity 60%)

18 Operating modes button Selection button for operating

modes:

Continuous operation mode

Dehumidification (relative

humidity 40%)

Dehumidification (relative

humidity 50%)

Dehumidification (relative

humidity 60%)

19 Power button Switching the device on or off

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Warning of electrical voltage

Risk of electric shock!

The device does not have the appropriate protection

class for use in wet rooms.

There is a risk of electric shock!

Never use the device in wet rooms (e.g. in bathrooms

and laundry rooms) and never immerse the device in

water!

Switching the device on

Once you have completely installed the device as described in

the chapter Assembly and start-up, you can switch it on.

1. Press the power button(19).

Setting the operating mode

• Dehumidification

• Continuous operation

Setting the desired relative room humidity

The desired relative room humidity can be preselected at any

time.

1. Press the operating modes button(18) to set the desired

room humidity. The setting range covers 40%, 50% and

60%.

Dehumidification

The device runs until the desired relative room humidity is

reached. Then the compressor switches off and the fan

continues to run for another 3minutes before it switches off.

Once the desired relative room humidity is exceeded, the

compressor and fan switch back on.

The desired relative room humidity can be set at any time, the

setting range covers 40%, 50% and 60%.

1. Press the operating modes button(18) until the desired

room humidity is displayed.

ðThe indication for the desired relative humidity level(15,

16, 17) is illuminated.

ðThe desired relative room humidity is selected.

Continuous operation mode

The device dehumidifies the air constantly and regardless of the

relative room humidity.

The desired relative room humidity cannot be adjusted in this

operating mode.

1. Press the operating modes button(18) until the Operation

LED(14) is illuminated.

ðContinuous operation is selected.

Info

For continuous operation the condensation drain hose

can be connected in order to continuously drain the

accumulating condensate.

Memory function

After a power failure during operation the device will

automatically be switched back on. The selected settings are

saved.

If the device was disconnected from the mains for a longer time,

the device starts in continuous operation mode when it is

switched back on.

Auto stop function

If the water tank is full, not inserted correctly or the relative

room humidity has been reached, the device will stop

automatically.

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: 13.5mm) is ready for use.

üThe device is switched off.

1. Remove the rubber plug.

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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.

The hose can be connected in any operating mode for

continuous operation.

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 Defrost LED(13) is illuminated.

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.

• Switch off the device.

• 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 Transport and 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 indication(12)

must not light up.

• 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).

• Check whether the automatic defrost indication(13)

flashes (see Error codes).

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 preselected relative room humidity. The

humidity in the room must be above the selected range.

• 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 the preselected relative room humidity. The

humidity in the room must be above the selected range.

• 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.

The 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.

Error codes

The Defrost LED(13) can denote the following error messages:

Error code Cause Remedy

Flashing slowly Leaking refrigerant Switch the device off

and contact the

customer service.

Flashing

quickly

Error at the room

temperature sensor

Error at the

temperature sensor

of the evaporator

Disconnect the device

briefly from the mains.

Should the error still be

displayed after the

restart, please contact

the customer service.

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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 inlet and outlet 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 the attachment screws X X

Test run X

Empty and clean 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

Check the air filter for dirt and

foreign objects and clean or

replace if necessary

Clean the exterior

Visually check the inside of the

device for dirt

Replace the air filter

Check the attachment screws

Test run

Empty and clean the condensation

tank and/or drain hose

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