Phoenix Guardian User Manual
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1. Figure 14 www sylvane com 1 800 934 91942. more filters missing the top off and or inferior filters will cause the amperage to increase and the motor to overload If an extension cord is required it must have a minimum of 12 gauge conductors if 25 feet long or less and 10 gauge conductors if greater than 25 feet long In certain conditions allowing the unit to draw its normal 10 to 12 Amps may be undesirable Limited amperage available may be needed to run other equipment In such conditions amp draw can be reduced by restricting the airflow at the inlet with the unit running on either speed The 18 diameter inlet grid can be restricted by partially covering it with anything convenient and stiff enough to maintain its shape cardboard sheet metal plywood The negative air pressure at the inlet will help hold the restrictor in place 2 5a Inlet Ducting Occasionally the area to be filtered is difficult to access and or the unit cannot be located in the area In such cases the air can be ducted to the unit s inlet A round 18 diameter flex duct can be attached to the unit inlet on top It connects by hooking the spiral wire of the flex duct under the four tabs inside the perimeter of the inlet opening see figures 1 2 and 3 Flexible 18 ducting is available from Therma Stor Products Figure 3 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 An adapter is included that allows 12 flexible ducting to be connected to the inlet It is stored on the unit s side
3. 2 8 Hour Meter A digital hour meter is located near the power switch on the unit side It measures the cumulative time that the unit is turned on to tenths of an hour It stores its total when the unit is unplugged The previous total will be displayed when the unit is on or off It resets to zero after 99 999 9 hours of operation 3 Maintenance 3 1 Air Filters The standard Phoenix Guardian is equipped with three filters that progressively filter out smaller particles An optional activated carbon potassium permanganate filter can be used giving a fourth stage of filter media see section 3 1a These filters must be checked regularly Operating the unit with dirty filters will reduce the airflow and current draw but will do no harm to the unit The unit can be run indefinitely with dirty filters CAUTION The unit must always be operated with all three filters and the top in place Operating it with one or more filters missing the top off and or inferior filters will cause amperage to increase and may cause the motor to overload Permanent damage could result The three standard filters used are listed below as installed in the unit from top to bottom A Polyester media pad pre filter Actual size is 23 3 8 x 23 3 8 x 1 thick The white side faces up This filter should be replaced when the airflow is reduced it is visibly dirty or when it is contaminated by a previous job B 25 to 30 efficient per ASHRA
4. 4 2 Blower Motor Replacement OCCASSIONALLY THE BLOWER MAY NOT START ON LOW SPEED IF THIS OCCURS START THE UNIT ON HIGH SPEED THEN SWITCH IT TO LOW SPEED The centrifugal blower has a PSC motor and internal thermal overload protection Follow the steps below to change the motor 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove the top and all air filters 3 Remove the wire nut that connects the blower s white lead to the wire harness Disconnect the motor s green ground wire from the unit Remove the black and red wires from the switch 4 Remove the four nuts that fasten the blower mounting flanges to the base of the unit 5 Lift the blower out of the unit 6 Loosen the set screw that holds the impeller hub to the motor shaft 7 Lay the blower on its side motor up 8 Remove the 3 screws that fasten the motor support brackets to the blower housing Lift out the motor with support brackets 10 Remove the two screws one at each motor end that hold the support brackets to the motor end mounting rings 11 Remove the six screws that hold the support bracket halves together Note which holes and slots they were located in 12 Reassembling with the new motor is the above procedure reversed www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 J T LO RED Figure 13 Electrical Schematic 7 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 SERVICE PARTS LIST Phoenix Guardian Item PartNo Qty Description Item PartNo Qty Descrip
5. E 52 1 1992 pleated fabric filter Actual size is 23 3 8 x 23 3 8 x 1 3 4 This filter should be changed when airflow is reduced or it is contaminated by a previous job C 99 97 DOP efficient HEPA filter Actual size is 23 3 8 x 23 3 8 12 1 2 It contains at least 175 sq ft of media This filter should be changed when airflow is reduced or it is contaminated by a previous job 3 1A Activated Carbon Potassium Permanganate Filters Two optional gas phase filters are available from Therma Stor a disposable and a refillable Each uses a blend of activated carbon and potassium permanganate This blend removes the vast majority of contaminants encountered in most filtering applications The activated carbon removes the heavier volatile organics while the potassium permanganate removes lower molecular weight contaminants This is well suited to the smoke odors present after fire damage The life of the media blend depends upon both the hours used and the contamination level Another advantage of the blended media versus activated carbon only is that part of the blend changes color as it loads up with contaminants It starts out black then turns pink then brown and finally white It is best changed when it passes the brown stage and begins to turn white It has lost most of its effectiveness at that point When these filters are installed the pad filter does not need to be installed above them This allows the operator
6. Flex duct is pushed through the adapter center with the adapter hooking tabs facing away from duct see figure 4 Figure 6 Figure 4 The spiral wire passes from one side of the adapter to the other via the notch on the hole edge see figure 5 Figure 7 2 5b Outlet Ducting Three rectangular wire form collars are supplied that will allow round lay flat plastic ducts to be attached to the l Phoenix Guardian outlet The two small collars are made y for 10 lay flat duct the large one is for 14 Lay flat an plastic ducting is available from Therma Stor Figure 5 0 l l To attach ducting to a collar remove the collar from the The adapter and duct are positioned on the unit top with unit by loosening the two wing knobs above the collars the four tabs placed into the slots The adapter is then and sliding the collar out Put the plastic duct end twisted counterclockwise to lock it in place see figures 6 through the collar center from the front Fold the duct end and 7 outward so that it overlaps the outside of the collar by several inches The same adapter that allows 12 flexible ducting to be connected to the inlet can be used to connect 12 flexible duct to the outlet It is stored on the unit s side Flex duct is pushed through the adapter center with the adapter hooking tabs facing toward the duct see figure 8 and 5 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 EE Rotate the adapter so the thumb screws are
7. PHOENIX GUARDIAN Therma Stor Products Box 8050 Madison WI 53708 Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 Local 1 608 222 5301 PHOENIX GUARDIAN Operation amp Service Instructions Table of Contents 1 2 Operation 0 1 2 1 Transporting the Phoenix Guardian 1 1 2 2 2 3 Electrical Requirements nannnnaenneneannnn 2 2 4 Limiting Amp 2 2 5 Air 0 na nnen eaii 2 2 5a Inlet Ducting occccccccccnccnnoncnnnnoncnnononcnnnnnas 2 2 50 Outlet Ducting 3 2 6 Negative Air 6 4 2 Power Speed Switch cooococccccnnnccccnnnos 5 2 8 0 5 0000000080 5 3 1 Air FitG S eee ere ee 5 3 18 Carbon Potassium Permanganate Filter 5 3 2 Checking Airflow ccccccsseeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 6 A eee ee 6 6 4 1 4 2 Blower Motor Replacement 000 6 5 Wiring Mio 7 6 Service Parts LiSt ooococcccconncnncccnncccnnonnnnnos 8 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer s Name Read the operation and maintenance instructions carefully before using this unit Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your Phoenix Guardian dehumidifier 1 Specifications Model Phoenix Guardian Electrical 110 120 Vac 12 Amps grounded Airflow Hi speed 1400 CFM w o external ducting Lo speed 900 CFM w o external ducting Duct Connections Inlet 18 diameter 18 flex duct can be connect
8. at the end of the slots and tighten the screws see figure 11 Figure 8 The four thumb screws that hold the two outlet collar guides must be removed set the guides aside and ne reinstall the thumb screws see figures 9 and 10 Figure 11 2 6 Negative Air Ducting The Phoenix Guardian can be used to filter and exhaust air from a space By exhausting to outside the space the space will be under a slight negative pressure This will help prevent airborne particles from leaving the space since the negative pressure will draw air in through openings in the space s exterior The quantity of air exhausted depends on how the unit is ducted and which speed is used One or two ducts can be directed outside If all the filtered air is ducted outside this would result in up to 1300 CFM being exhausted on high speed and an equal amount of fresh air being drawn in Figure 9 CAUTION Exhausting too much air from a space with open combustion devices e g furnace fireplace or water heater can cause those devices to backdraft This can contaminate the space with potentially fatal gases In such cases the Phoenix Guardian must be used in one of the following three ways A as a filtering unit only Exhausting no air from the space and thus Causing no negative pressure or backdrafting B Exhausting a very limited amount of air which does not cause backdrafting In case B the open combustion devices must be thoroughly checked to g
9. ed directly to the top 12 dia adapter for flex duct Outlet 10 5 square 3 Rectangular wire form collars for lay flat plastic ducting 1 for 14 2 for 10 12 diameter adapter for flex duct Size 25 wide 26 5 over axle 28 deep w handle 39 tall Weight 121 lbs 2 Operation 2 1 Transporting the Phoenix The Phoenix Guardian should be upright when transported by vehicle lt may be tipped on to its back for loading and moving by hand 2 2 Location Note the following precautions when locating the Phoenix Guardian e Itis designed to be used INDOORS ONLY e f used in a wet area plug it into a GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER e DO use the Phoenix Guardian as a bench or table e lt must always be used in the upright position e The air inlet on top the front outlet should be at least 1 foot from walls and other obstructions to airflow Lit No TS 265 0602 www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 The Phoenix Guardian can be plugged into a grounded 15 Amp circuit It draws12 Amps or less with clean filters and no ducting if less amperage Is available see Section 2 4 Due to the high percentage of a 15 Amp circuit s capacity that the unit uses the circuit should be dedicated to running the Phoenix Guardian only Amp draw decreases as filters get dirty and ducting is added CAUTION The unit must always be operated with all three filters and the top in place Operating it with one or
10. igh speed with all filters clean and no ducting is about 1400 CFM The unit can be run with very dirty filters and virtually no flow without harming the unit The operator s decision to change filters should be based on filter cost versus the unit s filtering effectiveness If airflow is 700 CFM versus 1400 CFM the unit will filter particles from a space at half the rate The operator must judge if that is acceptable If the operator determines the filters should be changed due to low airflow it is most economical to change them in the following order e Change the pad pre filter top first This is the least expensive filter Recheck the airflow If the airflow is acceptable no other filters need to be changed e Change the pleated fabric filter middle second It is the second least expensive filter Recheck the airflow If acceptable the HEPA filter does not need changing e f the airflow is still too low the HEPA filter must be changed 4 Service CAUTION Servicing the Phoenix Guardian with its high voltage circuitry presents a health hazard that could result in death serious bodily injury and or property damage Only qualified service people should service this unit 4 1 Warranty A warranty certificate has been enclosed with this unit Read it before any repair is initiated If a warranty repair is required call the factory first at 1 800 533 7533 for warranty claim authorization and technical assistance
11. tion 1 4023374 1 Air Filter Polyester 1 24 x 24 15 4024873 1 Manometer Tubing 2 4023375 1 Air Filter Pleated 2 x 24 x 24 16 4023114 1 Motor 115V 75Hp 1625 1180RPM 3 4024741 1 Air Filter Hepa 24 x 24 x 12 Fasco P N 7124 2020 99 97 DOP 17 4023362 Nut Plastic 4 20 Not Shown 4 4024845 1 Axle 18 4024083 3 Snap Button 4024816 2 Axle Cap 19 4024809 1 Suspension Foam Pad Not Shown 4024817 2 Axle Cap Washer 20 4024871 1 Switch DPDT On Off On 1242497 2 Axle Washer 21 4024827 6 Thumb Screw 20 Long 5 4023121 1 Blower Lau DD10 8A 22 4024868 4 Thumb Screw 20 1 Long 6 4024813 1 Cord 23 4024085 1 Top 4024811 1 Wire Harness 24 4021591 2 Wheel 10 7 4024073 2 Foot 8 4024076 1 Duct Adapter 12 Flex Duct Optional Parts Inlet Outlet 4023487 Air Filter Disposable Carbon Blend 9 4024808 2 Duct Guide Outlet Duct Collar 2 X 24 X 24 10 4024078 2 Duct Outlet Collar 12 5 75 4024764 Air Filter Refillable Carbon Blend For 10 Lay Flat Duct Not Shown 2 X 24 X 24 11 4024079 1 Duct Outlet Collar 12 10 5 4024528 Carbon Blend 5 Gal Pail For 14 Lay Flat Duct Not Shown 4024750 Duct Flex 12 X 25 12 4024810 1 Handle 4023643 Duct Flex 18 X 25 4024069 2 Handle Bracket 4022537 Duct Lay Flat 10 X 500 13 4021597 1 Hour Meter 4024889 Duct Lay Flat 14 X 500 14 4024867 1 Manometer Label 1 INSIDE UNIT
12. to check the media color through the top grill of the unit without removing the top These filters are the same size as the pleated fabric filter They are installed above that pleated fabric filter The pleated fabric filter catches carbon dust that comes off these filters before it reaches the HEPA filter The refillable carbon filter is metal framed and can be refilled with carbon blend media purchased in 5 gallon buckets The amount of carbon blend media loaded into the filter can be adjusted to the particular amount gas odor removal required The disposable filter contains 772 pounds of active media www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 3 2 Checking Airflow An inclined tube manometer is attached to the unit to determine if the filters need replacing It measures negative static pressure between the blower inlet and the HEPA filter outlet To check airflow e Remove any inlet or outlet ducting but leave the top and all filters in place Make sure the unit is sitting level e Turn the unit on high speed for at least 15 minutes Read the number values for the fluid levels in the upper and lower tubes The fluid levels are slanted Read the level at the center of both tubes e Subtract the lower tube number from the upper tube number Match this difference to the chart on the manometer label to establish the percentage of clean air flow 43 51 57 60 62 64 SAMPLE CALCULATION gt 43 1 00 Airflow on h
13. uarantee that they do not backdraft while the Phoenix Guardian is running C direct one or more outlet ducts from the Guardian to the room with the open combustion device s This will positively pressurize the room thus preventing backdrafting As in case B those combustion devices must be checked after the Guardian is running to guarantee that they are not Figure 10 backdrafting The adapter and duct are positioned on the unit front so One duct can be directed outside exhausting a portion the four slots in the adapter fit over the thumb screws of the filtered air The rest of the filtered air can be recirculated inside the space with or without outlet www sylvane com 1 800 934 9194 ducting Varying the collars position in the guides at the outlet can control the quantity of air exhausted To determine precisely the amount exhausted an airflow meter is required 2 7 Power Speed Switch The power speed switch is located on the unit side When turned on to high or low speed it powers the blower and hour meter OCCASSIONALLY THE BLOWER MAY NOT START ON LOW SPEED IF THIS OCCURS START THE UNIT ON HIGH SPEED THEN SWITCH IT TO LOW SPEED CAUTION Do not remove the top to access the filters with the unit on Removing the top and filters while running can A damage the blower motor by causing it to overload B expose potentially fatal high voltage electrical parts C expose the dangerous rotating blower impeller
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