Installation and Operation Manual VW FRIEDRICH Dehumidifier D25BNP, D50BPA, D70BPA Models D25BNP Volts: 115/60Hz Capacity: 25 Pints Moisture Removal: 25 Pint/Day DSOBPA Volts: 115/60Hz Capacity: 50 Pints Moisture Removal: 50 Pint/Day D70BPA Volts: 115/60Hz Capacity: 70 Pints Moisture Removal: 70 Pint/Day 97991000_01Congratulations! “Thank you for your decision to purchase the Friedrich Dehumidifier Please read thoroughly ofthis instalation and Operation Manual THANK YOU, on behalf of our entire company, for making such a wise purchase. Table of Contents DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS FUNCTION EXPLANATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING DO'S AND DONT. CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE. MAINTENANCE, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. 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APTER 10 SECONDS sO Om ot sO O- Om CIO mote bsectmyte — omty 4 4 4 IMERS CURRENT HUMIDITY DISPLAY core SELECTOR FAN SPEED WHEN THEUNITIS ON PRESS THE DISPLAYS THE CURRENT PRESS THE “CE HIGHILOW TIMER BUTTON TO DISPLAY THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) IN SWITCH BUTTONS POWER OFF TIMER THE ROOM. WHEN THE OR Twit swrTc POWER SELECTFROM 1-2¢HOURS OF IS PRESSED THE HUMIDITY BETWEEN "CAND ‘F RUNNING TIME UNTIL THE UNIT SETTING IS DISPLAYED. SHUTS OFF AUTOMATICALLY. Ser HUMIDITY WHEN THE UNIT IS OFF PRESS THE [ROJUST THE HUMIDITY % FROM TIMER SUTTON TO DISPLAY THE 50% TO 90% RH BY PRESSING THE POWER ON TIER. SELECT FROM @ ox @ BUTTONS. HUMIDITY Is 1-24 HOURS UNTIL THE UNIT WILL ADJUSTED IN 5% INCREMENTS, ‘TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Follow the stops below for unpacking and setup your unit STEP‘, Remove unit rom carton and inspect. STEP2. Remove aocessorie rom drain bucket STEP. Install Roll Casters (D25BNP modal only) per instalation instructions below, STEP. Setupunitinpostion with adequate clearance. Installation of units complete, Roll Caster Installation (D25BNP Model only) STEP‘, Locate Rol Castes removed during STEP 2 above STEP2. Lay uit onits side for ease of instalation. STEPS, Insert Roll Gastersin los as shown (See Figure 3) until they cick ito place. Figure 3 ROLL CASTER STEP4, Sette unt upright. Roll Caster instalation is complete STEPS. Allow unto st upright 1 hour before operating ‘Allow 8 inches of space on al sides of the unit Figure 4 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ZAXWARNING Electrical Hazards Do not fold power cord as shown at let Make sure the plug is placed fully and firmly into the receptacle, Do not use multiple sockets as shown at ret Make sure the plug is clean After turing the unit off please take plug out ofthe receptacle, Do not have wet hands when connecting the power plug Do not pul he power card to avoid a broken core ifich can lead to danger.Start Operation STEP‘, Place the unitinan upright positon on afi, steady, stable and heat resistant surface, Make sure there is nothing flammable heat sensitive within 39 inches. Operating th product in any other positon coud cause a hazard. ZXWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure your electrical receptacle has the ‘same configuration as your dehumidifier’ plug, If ferent, consulta Licensed Electrician Do not use plug adapters 1 not use an extension cord, Do not remove ground prong, ‘Abways plug into 9 grounded 3 prong out Feallure fo follow these instructions can rest in dea, fie, or electrical shock. STEP2 nse the pug into stable wall Socket. The dehumiiarisutablo feroperatonanancecrtysipply raving the same votage as that shown on isang abel STEP3, Make sure the Drain Buckets correctly placedin the proper positon See Figure ). (After switching th unit'ON' forthe fst time, ifthe Bucket Full lamp iluminate, just pul ot the crain bucket; check io ensue thatthe float levers able to move freely, then return the drain bucket to the correct positon) When Bucket Full Lamp Is On \When the drain buckets ful, the Bueket Full lamp wililuinate andthe nit stop operating, The dain bucket should be caefuly removed from the unit by siding outwards (See Figure 6) and should be epted. Then place the omy drain bucket back fois proper position, (See Figure 7) ‘he unt wil start operating and run normaly. Figure 6 PLEASE USE BOTH HANDS ‘TO CAREFULLY EMPTY THE DRAIN BUCKET. Defrost When the unit is operated in low temperatures (less than 54 °F the surface ofthe evaporator wil accumate a layer of frost which wil ‘reduce the efficiency of tha debumider. Whan this happens the untill go into perocic defrost mode automaticaly. The Detost Lamp wl iluminale ‘on contol pane, this uit normal (See Figure 7) ‘The dehumicifir wil operate in temperatures downto 41 °F. The ime it takes to defrost may vary the unit freezes upitshould be tuned off atthe ‘power supply fra few hours and then related. the room temperature ‘emai below 41°F the unt shouldbe suitchedoft itis notrecommended to use the dehumidifier in tamperatures bolow 41 °F. Figures BUCKET FULL LAMP — Figure 7 DEFROST LAMP — DRAIN BUCKETOPERATING DO'S AND DON'TS Do not place anything on lop of the unit o contol panel (See Figure 8 Figure 8 Donot piace anything over he inlet or out points (Soe Figure 9), Figured ¢ Do not wet the unit or the conto panel (See Figure 1). Figure 10 Donot use insect clr paint spray around the unit (See Figure 11), tight ‘cause damage tothe plastic parts o stata fre, Figure 11 o not place the unit on an uneven surface (See Figure 12), to avid shaking, noise and leakage of water Figure 12 Do alnayskeep the unt in. away om the wal (See Figue13)to dissipate the heat propel. Figure 13 = 800IN.Do not put any foreign objects ino the unt, tis dangerous and will result in damage tothe unt (See Figure 1). \When moving or putting unitin storage, donot place the unit ont side or Upside down and avoid violent shaking (See Figure 16). Figure 14 Do close all open windows to reach the maximum possible efficiency of dehumidifier remaving moisture See Figure 15) Figure 15 Figure 16 ‘Do ask professional service technicians to service the uit as required (Gee Figure 1) Figure 17CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE (D25BNP model only) To save having to periodical empty the drain bucket, this unit can be canfgued for contnuos drainage You can use th supplied erin hose to connect to the continuous drainage connector (See Figure 18). Figure 18 BACK OF UNIT DRAIN HOSE DRAIN COVER Unscrew andremove the drain cover atthe rear ofthe unt (See Figure 1) Remove the soft rubber stopper. Putitniothe dain bucket for safekeeping (Gee Figure 19) Insect the dain hose through the hole ofthe drain cover, Then connect the ran hase tothe drain port (See Figure 20), Figure 20 BACK OF UNIT DRAIN HOSE DRAIN COVER % & Tighten the drain cover in clockwise direction onto the rear of the unit (Gee Figure 2). Figure 21 BACK OF UNIT Figure 19 BACK OF UNIT ‘SOFT RUBBER STOPPER DRAIN COVER SS |= brain cover r DRAIN HOSE: Place the bucket in ils original location (See Figure 22), Figure 22 PUSH THE DRAIN BUCKET BACK INTO THE UNIT IN THE DIRECTION THE ARROW IS PONTING 1 + —=— brain | BUCKET DRAIN HoseContinuous Drain Hose Routing When using the function of continuous drainage, the drain hose must be paced horizntaly below the drainage hole (See Figue 23), ‘You must avoid uneven ground and folding the hose (See Figure 23), Figure 23 rE Continuous Drainage using Built-In Pump (D50BPA / D70BPA models only) Installation: ‘STEP 1. — Connect the supplied water hose to the drainage key. SSTEP2, Connect the drainage key and water hose (1) tothe drain pump ‘let (2) onthe rear panel SSTEP3, Lead the other end toa sultable locaton for drainage, tke a tan or sink and insert the plug into the water drain The maximum distance and he rise may be 15 from the unt. Exceeding this distance may damage the unit or cause leaks. When the unit's dain bucket capacity reaches a certain water level, twill rain automatically (See Figure 2) Dismantle: Press the drain release button (3) onthe unit rear panel. The automatic drainage key wil pul out (See Figure 24, Figure 24 The rubber drain plug must be inserted in the continuous drainage outlet (4) for builtin pump feature to work. Removing the rubber drain plug will cause the ‘condensation to exit through the continuous drainage outlet instead of the drain pump outlet.MAINTENANCE ZAAWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure your electrical receptacle has the Same configuration as your dehumicifiors lug if diferent, consulta Licensed Electrician. Do not use plug adapters. Do not use an extension cord Do not remove ground prong, Always plug into a grounded 3 prong out. Falure fo Yalow these instructions can result in ‘eat, fire, or electrical sock For safety reasons, make sure the unit is unplugged befor servicing or cleaning Z Cleaning the shell STEP, Wpe the seit clean, st cloth STEP2, {the unitis very diy, use mild detergent then wipe off the etergent with haf dried cloth, Z\WARNING D 2) | Water Hazard oa Do not wash the unit with a hose or immerse it in water. This may cause leakage of electricity or a shock hazard. Cleaning the air filter The purpose ofthe ai iter sto fiter dust and othor materials from the aic I the filters blocked by dust the electricity usage wil be greater than normal For eptimal moisture removal and efclency, clean te iter every two weeks, 10 Cleaning Steps STEP. Pulltheairfiter out gent (See Figure 25) Figure 25 ine _ STEP2. Clean the arfiter wit a vacuum cleaner or washitwith clean waler and dey with a dy cloth See Figure 28, ‘STEP3. Put the clean air filer back in place and continue to operate ‘he dehumidifier.IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IFaprobiem occurs, unplug the unit and contact qualified servicing center immediatly. Do not disassemble the unt youself, NOTICE Ifthe power cord on this unit is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or qualified service technician in order to avoid a hazard. NOTICE This appliance is not intended for use by childern cr other persons without assistance or supervision if their physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.2 % FRIEDRICH Friedrich Air Conditioning Company "10001 Reunion Place, Suite 500 ‘San Antonio, TX 78216 ‘00/541 6645 wv eden com DEHUMIDIFIERS LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR [ANY PART: 1! any part supplied by FRIEDRICH falls because of a defect in workmanship or material within twelve months from dato of orginal purchase. FRIEDRICH will repai the product at no charge, provided the product is transported to a Friedrich ‘Authorizes Service Center for repair. ALL transportation charges are the sole responsibly f the owner. Ths remedy is expressly ‘agreed tobe the exclusive remedy within twelve months from the date ofthe orginal purchase SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR ‘SEALED REFRIGERANT SYSTEM: If the Sealed Retrigeraton System (defined for this purpose as the compressor, condenser Cell, dehumicifying coll, capillary, fiter drier, and al interconnecting tubing) supplied by FRIEDRICH in your dehuricifier fails because of a dofect in workmanship or material within sixty months from dato of purchase, FRIEDRICH will pay a labor allowance ‘and parts necessary to repair the Sealed Refrigeration System; PROVIDED FRIEDRICH will not pay the cost of diagnosis of the problem, removal, right charges, and transportation of tha dehumidifer to and from the Service Agency, and the reinstallation ‘charges ssociated with repair ofthe Sealed Refrigeration System. All such cost wll be the sole responsibilty ofthe owner. This remedy is expressly agreed to be the exclusive remedy within sity months fram the date ofthe orginal purchase APPLICABILITY AND LIMITATIONS: This warranty is applicable only o units retained within the Fity Sates of the U.S.A. District ‘of Columbia, and Canada, This warranty is not applicable to: 1. Air fiters of fuses, 2. Products on which the model and serial numbers have been removed, 3, Products which have defects or damage which results from improper installation, wiring, electical curent characteristics, or maintenance; or causes by accident, misuse or abuse, fe, food, alterations andlor misapplication Of the product andlor units installed in @ corrosive atmosphere, detauit or delay in performance caused by wa, {government restrictions or restraints, stkes, material shortages beyond the control of FRIEDRICH, or acts of God. ‘OBTAINING WARRANTY PERFORMANCE: Service will be provided by the FRIEDRICH Authorized Dealer or Service ‘Organization in your area. They ae ised in the Yelow Pages. If assistance Is required in obtaining warranty performance, wie to Room Air Conditioner Service Manager (the Fredich address i at the top ofthis warranty) or email tc@fredrich com, LIMITATIONS: THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. Anything in the watranty notwithstanding, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANDIOR MERCHANTABILITY ‘SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND. EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. NOTE: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not alow the limitation or exclusion of ‘consequential or incidental damages, s0 the foregoing exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. OTHER: This warranty gives you specifi legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state PROOF OF PURCHASE: Owner must provide proof of purchase in order to receive any warranty related services, ‘All Serica calls for explaining the operation ofthis product wil be the sole responsibilty ofthe consumer. ‘All warranty service must be provided by an Authorized FRIEDRICH Service Agency, unless authorized by FRIEDRICH prior to repairs being made. 12)4% FRIEDRICH Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. 10001 Reunion Place * Suite 500 + San Antonio, TX * 78216 (800) 541-6645 www.friedrich.com Printed in the U.S.A. 9799100001