Trotec Ttk 500 User manual

TRT-BA-TTK500-TC220617TTRT04-005-EN

TTK 500

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 .............................................................................11

Available accessories..........................................................12

Errors and faults..................................................................13

Maintenance ........................................................................14

Technical annex...................................................................18

Disposal ...............................................................................25

Declaration of conformity ...................................................25

Notes regarding the instructions

Symbols

Danger

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of

persons due to flammable refrigerants.

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 these instructions via

the following link:

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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.

• In the scope of European normative requirements

(EN 60335-1):

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.

• In the scope of International normative requirements

(IEC 60335-1):

This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

unless they have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible

for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• R454C comes with a low GWP factor (Global Warning

Potential) of146 and an ODP (ozone depletion potential)

of0.

• 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 as mobile construction dryer for drying and

dehumidifying room air (e.g. after water damages from burst

pipes or flooding) whilst adhering to the technical data.

The construction dryer can be used at low temperatures of

about 5°C.

Intended use comprises:

• drying and dehumidifying:

– production plants, underground rooms

– store rooms, archives, laboratories

– rooms and areas after water damages from burst pipes

or flooding

• maintaining the dryness of:

– instruments, devices, files

– electric control devices, boiler plants, turbines and pipe

systems in power plants

– moisture-sensitive loads etc.

Foreseeable misuse

• 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.

Residual risks

Danger

RefrigerantR454C!

H221 – 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.

P381– Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P403 – 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!

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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.

The condensate is discharged through a pressure-resistant pipe

connection by means of a condensation drain hose. For the

collection you can for instance place a sufficiently dimensioned

collection container beside the construction dryer.

Optionally, the condensed water can also be discharged from

the device by means of a retrofitted condensate pump (see

chapter Installing the condensate pump).

For easy operation and transport, the device is fitted with an

on/ off switch, an operating hours counter, a transport handle

and wheels. Two feet with rubber buffers prevent the device

from rolling away.

The device can reduce the relative humidity of a room to

approx.35%.

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 Carrying handle

3 Wheels

4 On/off switch

5 Air filter

6 Mains power cable

7 Power cable holder

8 Operating hours counter (optionally energy meter and

operating hours counter)

9 Air outlet

10 Foot with rubber buffers

11 Condensation hose connection

12 Air inlet with slot for air filter

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

transport handle and 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.

• On uneven surfaces, carry the device by lifting it by the

carry handles. Ask another person to help you.

• To carry the device up or down stairs, lift it by the transport

handle and by the foot. Ask another person to help you.

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.

• Drain any possibly remaining condensate.

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 device 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 air filter

• 1x Condensation drain hose, 14mm diameter

• 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.

• When positioning the device, secure the device locally with

an RCD(Residual Current Device) which complies with the

appropriate regulations.

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Relocating the transport handle

Depending on your requirements, the transport handle can be

installed horizontally or vertically. To adjust the position of the

transport handle, carry out the following steps on both sides of

the device:

1. Unscrew or loosen the screw(14).

2. Remove the screw(13).

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3. Turn the transport handle by 90°.

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4. Insert the screw(13) in the rivet(15).

5. Tighten the screws(13,14).

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.

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Positioning the condensation drain hose

1. Connect the condensation drain hose to the condensation

hose connection(11) at the device.

2. Make sure that the condensation drain hose is properly

connected to the device and free of damage.

3. Depending on the application, position the end of the

condensation drain hose as follows:

ðPlace a sufficiently dimensioned container (at least

90litres) beside the device and insert the hose end.

Check the filling level of the container regularly.

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ðPosition the end of the condensation drain hose above a

water drain. For larger distances, a longer hose of the

same type can also be used.

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ðThe device can also be operated with a condensate

pump. Contact your Trotec customer service.

4. Make sure that the condensation drain hose is installed

with a continuous decline.

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Installing the condensate pump (optional)

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Connecting the power cable

• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains

socket.

Operation

• Avoid open doors and windows.

• After being switched on, the device operates fully

automatically.

• During operation with an external hygrostat (optional) the

fan continues to run in dehumidification mode until the

device is switched off even after having reached the set

target value.

Operating element

OFF

No. Designation Meaning

4 On/off switch For switching the device on or off

8 Operating hours

counter

(optionally energy

meter and operating

hours counter)

Indication of operating hours

(optionally indication of operating

hours and energy consumption)

16 OFF position Device switched off

17 ON position Device switched on

18 Hygrostat connection Connection for hygrostat

operation (optional)

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. Make sure that the condensation drain hose has been

properly laid and connected. Do not create tripping

hazards.

2. Make sure that the condensation drain hose is neither

kinked nor jammed and that there are no objects on the

condensation drain hose.

3. Make sure that the condensate can run off properly.

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4. Turn the on/ off switch(4) to the ONposition(17).

ðThe device is switched on.

ðThe compressor always starts with a delay of approx. 7s.

ðThe fan starts approx.10s after that.

Continuous operation mode

In continuous operation mode, the device dehumidifies the air

constantly, regardless of the humidity.

Hygrostat operation mode (optional)

Note

Before connecting the hygrostat, switch the device off

and remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

The device can also be operated with a hygrostat. The hygrostat

switches the device on or off depending on the relative

humidity.

If you choose to operate the device with an optional hygrostat,

set the desired relative humidity at the hygrostat (see operating

manual of the optional hygrostat).

In doing so, observe the switching point. Provided the external

hygrostat activates the compressor via the set humidity value,

then hygrostat and drying unit operate correctly.

You can tell the incorrect operation of the external hygrostat if

the compressor of the device operates below the set value and

switches off above it. In this case you need to open the

hygrostat(HG110) and reconnect the connections (an according

explanation is provided inside the cover of the HG110).

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.

Operation with condensate pump (optional)

Warning of electrical voltage

Always disconnect the condensate pump from the plug

connection before connecting the pump. This process

has to be carried out with the device disconnected

from the mains.

Otherwise there is a risk of an electric shock!

Optionally, the condensed water can also be discharged from

the device by means of a retrofitted condensate pump (see

chapter Available accessories). With a pump performance of up

to 50m and a maximum pump height of 4m, the condensate

can even be continuously discharged across storeys of a

building.

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.

• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.

• Store the device according to the Transport and storage

chapter.

Available accessories

Warning

Only use accessories and additional equipment

specified in the instructions.

Using insertion tools or accessories other than those

specified in the instructions may cause a risk of injury.

Designation Article number

Room hygrostat HG110 6.100.002.044

Condensate pump TTK500 6.100.003.030

Air filter TTK500 7.160.000.008

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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.

•

If you operate the device with a hygrostat (optional), check

the set value. In order for the construction dryer to operate,

the humidity level at the installation site needs to be higher

than the set value. Set the hygrostat to a lower value.

The device is running, but there is no formation of

condensate:

• Check whether the condensation drain hose is positioned

correctly.

• When using the condensate pump: Check the

condensation tank and hoses for dirt.

• Ensure that the relative room humidity complies with the

technical data.

•

If you operate the device with a hygrostat (optional), check

the set value. In order for the construction dryer to operate,

the humidity level at the installation site needs to be higher

than the set value. Set the hygrostat to a lower value.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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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

Empty the condensate pump,

condensation tank and construction

dryer and clean if necessary

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

Clean the inside with compressed air X X

Check air inlet grid and air filter for dirt

and foreign objects and clean or replace

ifnecessary

X X

Clean the air filter, replace if necessary X X

Check for damage X

Check the attachment screws X X

Test run X

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

Empty the condensate pump,

condensation tank and construction dryer

and clean if necessary

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

Clean the inside with compressed air

Check air inlet grid and air filter for dirt

and foreign objects and clean or replace

ifnecessary

Clean the air filter, replace if necessary

Check for damage

Check the attachment screws

Test run

Remarks:

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