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Phoenix 300 High Capacity Dehumidifier
Part number TS-218
PO Box 8680 • Madison, WI 53708
Owner’s Manual — Phoenix 300
Installation, Operation and Service Instructions
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The Phoenix 300 Dehumidifier is designed to maximize the water removal capacity from a single 0V, 5 amp circuit.
The multiple ducting options on the Phoenix 300 allows for ducting both the intake air and the filtered and
dehumidified supply air. This makes it possible to easily combine th
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Table of Contents 1 Specifications Introduction ................................................................ Part No. 4022599 1. Specifications ........................................................2 Power 2 amps, 5 Vac, Grounded 2. Operation .............................................................2 Water 76 pints/da y @ AHAM 80°F, 60% RH 2. T ransporting the Phoenix 300 ..........................2 Removal 304 pints/day maximum @ 90°F, 90% RH 2.2 Location .............
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2.3 Electrical Requirements 2.8 Pump Fail Light The Phoenix 300 can be plugged into a grounded 5 Amp If the condensate pump fails, water draining into the pump circuit. At 80°F, 60% RH, it draws .e Amps. Due to the reservoir will fill above its normal level. A safety float high percentage of a 5 Amp circuit’s capacity that the switch will then turn on the pump fail light (located next unit uses, the circuit should be dedicated to running it to the pump purge switch) and stop the compress
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5. Replace the cover. 3.3 Storage Change the timer pegs back to the original pattern for use There are two issues to consider when the Phoenix 300 is above 50°F. stored between uses and both pertain to the water trapped in the unit: damage caused by freezing and biological growth. The effect of the trapped water can be greatly reduced if precautions are taken to remove as much as possible before storage. . Use the pump purge switch (see Sec. 2.7 and Fig. 3) to reduce the water level i
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coil where it absorbs heat from the incoming air and 5. Defective compressor (Sec. 4.6). evaporates. 6. Defective relay (Sec. 4.9). 7. Defective time delay (Sec. 4.0). No dehumidification. Blower runs but compressor does not. Pump fail light not lit. . Bad connection in compressor circuit (Fig. 3). 2. Defective compressor capacitor (Sec. 4.6A). 3. Defective compressor overload (Sec. 4.6A). 4. Defective compressor (Sec. 4.6). 5. Defective relay (Sec. 4.9). 6. Defective time delay (Sec. 4.0).
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Evaporator coil frosted continuously, low dehumidifying 4.6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits capacity. Perform the following tests if the blower runs but the compressor does not with the power switch ON. . Defrost thermostat loose or defective (Sec. 2.0 and 4.7). . Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the unit, remove the cabinet front (6 screws). 2. Defrost timer incorrectly set or defective 2. Plug in the unit and turn the power switch ON. Use (Sec. 2.0 and 4.7). a voltmeter to
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and water. These contaminants must be carefully removed running burn out has occurred, several filter/driers otherwise even small residues will attack replacement may have to be replaced to remove all of the acid and compressor motors and cause failures. moisture. The following procedure is effective only if the system is monitored after replacing the compressor to insure that NOTE: NEVER use the compressor to evacuate the system the clean up was complete. or any part of it. . This proced
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4.9 Relay 4.10 Time Delay (HP model only) The contacts of the single pole, single throw relay The HP model has a time delay relay in the compressor complete the power circuit to the compressor. The control circuit. This relay delays the compressor start contacts are closed when power is provided to the relay about 2 minutes after the power switch is turned on. coil via the control circuit. The control circuit includes the This reduces the unit’s starting amp draw by starting the power switch
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6 Service Parts Item Part No. Qty. Description Items listed are not shown 40288 Accumulator 4022597 Wiring Diagram (on Cover) (not shown) 2 4022636 Air Filter, Pleated, 2” x 20” x 20” 402950 Ground Fault Interrupter 402264 Air Filter, Pleated, 4” x 20” x 20” (optional) MERV-8 4023079 Coupling, Body, 4022624 Air Filter, Pleated, 4” x 20” x 20” Quick Connect, .38 Tube (90-95% EFFICIENT) 4023080 Coupling, Insert, 3 402083 Blower w/ Capa
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Phoenix 300 Dehumidifier Limited Warranty Warrantor: Therma-Stor LLC PO Box 8680 Madison, WI 53708 Telephone: -800-533-7533 Who Is Covered: This warranty extends only to the original end-user of the Phoenix 300 dehumidifier, and may not be assigned or transferred. First Year Warranty Therma-Stor LLC warrants that, for one () year the Phoenix 300 dehumidifier will operate free from any defects in materials and workmanship, or Therma-Stor LLC will, at its option, repair or replace the def
