Trotec Ttk 68 e User manual

TRT-BA-TTK68E-TTK69E-TC-003-EN

TTK 68 E / TTK 69 E

OPERATING MANUAL

DEHUMIDIFIER

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Table of contents

Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1

Safety .....................................................................................1

Information about the device................................................3

Transport and storage...........................................................5

Assembly and installation.....................................................5

Operation ...............................................................................7

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

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

Technical annex...................................................................16

Disposal ...............................................................................16

Notes regarding the operating manual

Symbols

Warning of electrical voltage

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of

persons due to electrical voltage.

Warning

This signal word indicates a hazard with an average

risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious

injury or death.

Caution

This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk

level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or

moderate injury.

Note

This signal word indicates important information

(e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.

Info

Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry

out your tasks quickly and safely.

Follow the manual

Information marked with this symbol indicates that the

operating manual must be observed.

You can download the current version of the operating manual

and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:

TTK 68 E

https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41544

TTK 69 E

https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41545

Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the

device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity

of the device or its site of use!

Warning

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may

result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

reference.

This appliance can be used by children aged from

8years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe

way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.

• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.

• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.

• 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.

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

animals. Do not leave the device unattended during

operation.

• Check accessories and connection parts for possible

damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any

defective devices or device parts.

• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are

protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never

use the device if electric cables or the power connection

are damaged!

• The electrical connection must correspond to the

specifications in chapter Technical data.

• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains

socket.

• Observe the device's power input, cable length and

intended use when selecting extensions to the power

cable. Completely unroll extension cables. Avoid electrical

overload.

• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on

the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.

• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from

the mains socket when the device is not in use.

• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you

detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified

persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Defective power cables pose a serious health risk.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the

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

condition.

• Only transport the device in an upright position with an

emptied condensation tank or drain hose.

• Discharge the collected condensate before transport and

storage. Do not drink it. Health hazard!

Intended use

Only use the device 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.

Improper use

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 operation other than as described in this manual is

prohibited. Non-observance renders all claims for liability

and guarantee null and void.

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.

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Residual risks

Warning of electrical voltage

Work on the electrical components must only be

carried out by an authorised specialist company!

Warning of electrical voltage

Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug

from the mains socket!

Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable

out of the mains socket.

Warning

Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by

untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!

Observe the personnel qualifications!

Warning

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 inserted air filter!

Without the air filter, the inside of the device will be

heavily contaminated. This could reduce the

performance and result in damage to the device.

Behaviour in the event of an emergency

1. Switch the device off.

2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains

feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power

cable out of the mains socket.

3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.

Information about the device

Description of the device

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 (Ø = 14mm) at the condensation connection.

The device can reduce the relative humidity of a room to approx.

30 %.

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

TTK 68 E

TTK 69 E

No. Designation

1 Control panel

2 Air inlet

3 Cover of condensation drain hose connection

4 Wheels

5 Transport handle

6 Power cable

7 Condensation tank

8 Air outlet

9 Front cover with air filter

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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

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

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

handle.

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 a level and smooth surface.

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, observe the following:

• Drain the remaining condensate from the device and the

condensation drain hose (see chapter Maintenance).

• Empty and clean the condensation tank prior to storage.

• Drain any possibly remaining condensate.

When the device is not being used, observe the following

storage conditions:

• dry and protected from frost and heat

• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and

direct sunlight

• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary

• 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 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.

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Start-up

When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance

from walls or other objects as described in the Technical data

chapter.

• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the

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

contact the customer service.

• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.

• 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 unrolled completely.

• 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 inserted air filter!

Without the air filter, the inside of the device will be

heavily contaminated. This could reduce the

performance and result in damage to the device.

• 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 light up briefly.

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Operation

Notes:

• Avoid open doors and windows.

• After being switched on, the device operates fully

automatically.

• The fan runs permanently in dehumidification mode until

the set nominal value is reached or the device switched

off.

Operating elements TTK 68 E

Filter

Clean ON/OFF

ON/OFF

Smart Cont Dry Timer ON/OFF

High Med Low Water

Full

Fan Mode

Humidity

Timer

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

21 20 19 18 17

No. Designation Meaning

10 Fan speed

LEDs

Fan speed indication is illuminated:

High

Med(ium)

Low

11 Operating

mode LEDs

Operating mode indication is illuminated:

Smart = automatic operation

Cont = continuous operation

Dry = dehumidification or laundry drying

function

12 Segment

display

Indication of the current room humidity level

Indication of the desired room humidity level

Indication of the number of hours during

timer programming

Indication of a message if child lock is

activated

13 Timer

ON/OFF LED

Illuminated when the timer for automatic

switch-on or switch-off is activated

14 Water Full

LED

Is displayed when the condensation tank is

full or not installed correctly

15 Filter Clean

LED

Indication of a dirty air filter as reminder to

clean the air filter

16 ON/OFF LED Illuminated when the device is switched on

17 ON/OFF

button

For switching the device on or off

No. Designation Meaning

18 Timer button Automatic switch-on timer function in

increments of 1hour (1h to 12h)

Automatic switch-off timer function in

increments of 1hour (1h to 12h)

19 Humidity

button

Selection button to set the desired relative

room humidity (in increments of 10%

ranging between 30% and 80%)

20 Mode button Selection button for the operating mode

automatic operation, continuous operation

and dehumidification or laundry drying

function

21 Fan button Setting the fan speed

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Operating elements TTK 69 E

10 11

13 14 15

17182021

No. Designation Meaning

10 Fan speed

LEDs

Fan speed indication is illuminated:

High

Med(ium)

Low

11 Operating

mode LEDs

Operating mode indication is illuminated:

Smart = automatic operation

Cont = continuous operation

Dry = dehumidification or laundry drying

function

12 Segment

display

Indication of the current room humidity level

Indication of the desired room humidity level

Indication of the number of hours during

timer programming

Indication of a message if child lock is

activated

13 Timer

ON/OFF LED

Illuminated when the timer for automatic

switch-on or switch-off is activated

14 Water Full

LED

Is displayed when the condensation tank is

full or not installed correctly

15 Filter Clean

LED

Indication of a dirty air filter as reminder to

clean the air filter

17 ON/OFF

button

For switching the device on or off

18 Timer button Automatic switch-on timer function in

increments of 1hour (1h to 12h)

Automatic switch-off timer function in

increments of 1hour (1h to 12h)

19 Humidity

button

Selection button to set the desired relative

room humidity (in increments of 10%

ranging between 30% and 80%)

No. Designation Meaning

20 Mode button Selection button for the operating mode

automatic operation, continuous operation

and dehumidification or laundry drying

function

21 Fan button Setting the fan speed

The segment display of the TTK69E is located on the device's

front face, directly below the control panel.

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(17).

ðThe unit starts to dehumidify.

Setting the operating mode

The devices TTK68E and TTK69E come with the following

operating modes:

•Smart (automatic mode)

– The humidity level is regulated automatically depending

on the room temperature. If the humidity level in the

room is lower than the set humidity level, the device

will stop automatically.

– The fan stage can be freely selected.

Note:

A condensation drain hose needs to be connected to the device

in order to use it in continuous operation (operating mode

Cont.); see chapter Operation with hose attached to the

condensation connection.

•Cont. (continuous mode)

– The device dehumidifies the air continuously.

– The humidity level cannot be set.

– The fan stage can be freely selected.

•Dry (laundry drying function)

– Set the device up next to your clothes horse.

– The device dehumidifies the air continuously.

– The fan stage and the humidity level cannot be set.

Additionally, the device TTK 69 E comes with the following

operating mode:

•Quiet (whisper mode)

– The humidity level is regulated automatically depending

on the humidity in the room.

– The fan runs at the most silent (lowest) stage.

– The fan stage and the humidity level cannot be set.

1. To select the desired operating mode, press the Mode

button(20).

ðThe corresponding LED(11) lights up.

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Setting the desired relative room humidity

You can adjust the preset humidity level at any time during

operation.

1. Press the Humidity button(19) in order to set the desired

value (in increments of 10% ranging between 30% and

80%).

ðThe desired humidity level is indicated on the segment

display(12) for approx.5s.

ðThe desired humidity level is set.

ðNow the current room humidity value will again be

indicated on the segment display(12).

Setting the fan speed

The following fan stages can be selected:

•High: highest fan stage

•Med: medium-speed fan stage

•Low: lowest fan stage

1. Press the Fan button(21) until the LED for the desired

stage lights up.

Setting the timer

The timer can be set in hourly increments to a value

between 0 and 24hours.

Preselecting the switch-on time:

1. Press the Timer button(18) to activate the timer.

2. Repeatedly press the Timer button(18) until the desired

number of hours until automatic switch-on has been set.

ðThe number of hours is indicated on the segment

display(12) for approx.5s.

ðAfter the predefined time, the device automatically switches

itself on.

Preselecting the switch-off time:

üThe device is switched on already.

1. Press the Timer button(18) to activate the timer.

2. Repeatedly press the Timer button(18) until the desired

number of hours has been set.

ðThe number of hours is indicated on the segment

display(12) for approx.5s.

ðAfter the predefined time, the device automatically switches

itself off.

Memory function

After a power failure during operation the device will

automatically be switched back on. The selected settings are

saved.

Child lock

Please proceed as follows to enable child lock:

1. Simultaneously press and hold the buttons Mode(20) and

Timer(18) for approx. 1s.

ðThe child lock is activated.

ðThe message LC will be indicated on the segment

display when a button is pressed.

2. Again press and hold the buttons Mode(20) and Timer(18)

simultaneously for approx. 1s to disable the child lock.

ðNow all buttons can be actuated as usual.

Auto stop function

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

level in the room is 5% lower than the set humidity value, the

device will stop automatically.

Operation with hose attached to the condensation

connection

For continuous operation or unattended dehumidification, please

connect a suitable condensation drain hose to the device.

üA suitable hose (Ø= 14mm) is ready for use.

üA suitable hose adapter is ready for use.

üThe device is switched off.

1. Open the cover(3) of the condensation drain hose

connection.

2. Unscrew the sealing cap by turning it counter-clockwise.

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3. Remove the plug.

4. Screw the hose adapter onto the connection in a clockwise

motion.

5. Push one end of the hose onto the hose adapter.

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

dimensioned collection container. Please note that the

hose must not be kinked.

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.

For drying laundry the following values should be selected:

• cupboard dry = 46 % relative humidity

• iron dry = 58 % relative humidity

• slightly dried = 65 % relative humidity

If necessary, use a measuring device to determine the humidity

level.

1. Use the Mode button(20) to select the operating mode

dehumidification or the laundry drying function.

ðThe function for drying laundry is activated.

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 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 damages.

• Check the on-site fusing.

• Check the filling level of the condensation tank and empty

it if necessary. The Water Full LED(14) 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).

• 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 no condensate forms:

• 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 loses power:

• 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 the attachment screws X X

Test run X

Empty the condensation tank and

drain hose

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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 the attachment screws

Test run

Remarks:

Empty the condensation tank and

drain hose

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