Quest DRY 150 Quest Dry RDS 10
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1. coil The accumulator prevents any liquid refrigerant from reaching the compressor The compressor evacuates the cool refrigerant gas from the accumulator and compresses it to a high pressure and temperature to repeat the process A EE CONDENSER 5 2 Troubleshooting No dehumidification neither hour meter display nor compressor run and POWER button does not turn ON 1 Unit unplugged or no power to outlet 2 Defective control board 3 Loose connection in internal wiring No dehumidification neither hour meter display nor compressor run with POWER button ON 1 Defective control board 2 Loose connection in internal wiring www QuestOnTheJob com 7 sales amp QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Some dehumidification air mover runs continuously but compressor only runs sporadically Unit is in defrost cycle DEFROST light on Defrost thermistor defective or loose Loose connection in compressor circuit Defective compressor overload Defective compressor Defective relay Upper housing is not sealed to lower housing No dehumidification air mover runs but compressor does not Bad connection in compressor circuit Safety float switch closed check pump reservoir Defective compressor capacitor Defective compressor 1 2 3 4 Defective compressor overload 5 6 Defective control board Air mover does not run Compressor runs br2. overload protection If defective the complete assembly must be replaced 1 Unplug power cord 2 Remove the four screws attaching the bottom plate to the lower housing 3 Disconnect the impeller leads 4 Remove the four screws holding the impeller to the bottom plate 5 Reassemble the new impeller using the above procedure in reverse 5 4 Thermistor The defrost thermistor is attached to the refrigerant suction line between the accumulator and the evaporator To replace thermistor Unplug the dehumidifier Remove the front housing Cut cable ties and remove insulation and aluminum tape Remove control panel Unthread thermistor from control housing grommet Detach thermistor from control board jumper Figure 4 Thermistor attached NOURA UNa Reassemble thermistor and dehumidifier using the above procedure in reverse to the refrigerant line 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 9 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 5 5 Condensate Pump The internal condensate pump removes water that collects in the reservoir To replace the condensate pump 5 5 6 Float Safety Switch The float safety switch activates when the water rises too high in the condensate reservoir The float safety switch turns off the compressor until the water level lowers and disengages the switch To replace the float safety switch 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove the front ho
3. the unit with a dirty filter will reduce the dehumidifier s capacity and efficiency and may cause the compressor to cycle off and on unnecessarily The filter can generally be vacuumed clean several times before needing replacement Replacement filters can be ordered from the manufacturer or purchased locally if available IMPORTANT DO NOT operate the unit without the filter or with a less effective filter as the heat exchanger and coils inside the unit could become clogged and require disassembly to clean 4 2 Storage There are two issues to consider when the Quest Dry RDS 10 is stored between uses and both pertain to the water trapped in the unit damage caused by freezing or biological growth The effect of the trapped water can be greatly reduced if precautions are taken to remove as much as possible before storage 1 Use the pump PURGE button to reduce the water level in the reservoir 2 Walk out the hose to drain it completely In order to reduce biological growth flush the unit with a biofungicide that is approved for use with copper aluminum polyethylene and ABS To flush 1 Run the hose to a drain 2 Plug in the unit but do not turn it on 3 Remove the air filter Slowly pour a pint of the chemical through the top so that it drains into the heat exchanger 4 Use PURGE button to remove chemicals in reservoir Run PURGE until hose runs dry 5 Walk out hose to drain completely 6 Replace air filter 1 800 533 7533 www Qu
4. 1 Press the PURGE button once and the pump will run for 20 seconds 2 Press and hold the PURGE button and the pump will run for up to 30 seconds 3 Press the PURGE button while the dehumidifier is powered off and the pump will run for 30 seconds Always manually purge the water reservoir before transport or storage Turn off the power and allow the plugged in dehumidifier to rest 15 minutes before the final purge UEST 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 5 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 3 8 Hour Meter The digital hour meter displays the amount of time the dehumidifier has been turned on to the tenth of an hour The hour meter continuously cycles between total machine hours and job hours every 3 seconds Hours are stored in memory even when the unit is unplugged The previous totals will be displayed next time the unit is powered on 3 9 HOURS Button Pressing the HOURS button displays the hour meter when the unit is turned off but plugged into power To reset job hours press and hold the HOURS button for 5 seconds when the unit is operating 3 10 DEFROST Light The DEFROST light turns on when the unit is in defrost cycle and indicates when the compressor is off 4 Maintenance 4 1 Air Filter The Quest Dry RDS 10 is equipped with a pleated media air filter that must be checked regularly The standard filter is a MERV 7 high efficiency filter Operating
5. 6 FME 6 RET G PRE 6 42 SOP 6 EEE EEE 7 5 1 Technical DH AP ILL reGs 7 5 2 Troubleshooting ren 7 8 SIAI MOVE REE 9 TE 9 5 5 Cond nsate Pop saraen 10 5 6 Float Safety Switch en 10 6 Options and Accessories summene 10 Za Wiring Diagrami o 11 JE EEE 12 KE casasiansacentariancinsydaqseenguanitiarnannenincninneys 13 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Safety Precautions Read the installation operation and maintenance instructions carefully before installing and operating this device Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your Quest Dry RDS 10 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e The device is designed to be installed INDOORS IN A SPACE THAT IS PROTECTED FROM RAIN AND FLOODING e Install the unit with space to access the back or side panels for maintenance and service DO NOT INSTALL UNIT WITH THE SERVICE PANELS INACCESSIBLE e Avoid directing the discharge air at people or over the water in pool areas e If used near a pool or spa be certain there is NO chance the unit could fall into the water be splashed and that it is plugged into a GFI GROUND FAULT INTERRUPT OUTLET e DO NOT use the device as a bench or table e DO NOT place the device directly on structural members Provide vibration isolation in order to minimize operational vibration and or noise e A drain
6. NSATE PUMP EN s BLU 18 9 ar BLOWER MOTOR Figure 7 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 11 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 8 Service Parts Item Description Qty Part No Items listed are not shown 1 Top Cover 1 4026977 Description Qty Part No 2 Top Cover Hinge 2 4026978 Compressor 1 4029567 3 Top Cover Catch 1 4026979 Fvaporator Call FP Condenser Coil 1 4028235 4 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 4 4 1154019 Accumulator 1 4028297 5 Hex Bolts 1 4 20x 1 75 2 1154014 Condensate Pump 1 4034582 01 6 Handle Assembly 1 4027381 Float Safety Switch 1 4034374 7 Wheel 12 2 4026851 Impeller Air Mover 1 4026360 Exhaust Grill 1 4026308 a een ee Wire Duct Collar 1 4026309 9 Hub Cap Wheel 2 4027138 Impeller Plate Bolt 4 1154006 10 Filter 12 x 12 x 1 1 4026315 11 Hose 1 4 ID x 33 long 1 4024916 12 Coupling Body 1 4 Tube 1 4026306 13 Coupling Insert 1 4 Tube 1 4026986 14 Cord 1 4032297 15 Control Board 1 4026763 16 Capacitor Compressor 35 pF 1 4033032 03 17 Capacitor Impeller 7 5 uF 1 403303 1 04 18 Thermistor 1 4031279 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 12 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Quest Dry RDS 10 Limited Warranty Warrantor Therma Stor LLC 4201 Lien Rd Madison WI 53704 Telephone 1 800 533 7533 Who Is Covered This warranty
7. Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Read and Save These Instructions This manual is provided to acquaint you with the dehumidifier so that installation operation and maintenance can proceed successfully Ultimate satisfaction depends on the quality of installation and a thorough understanding of this equipment The dehumidifier is built around tested engineering principles and has passed a thorough inspection for quality of workmanship and function Quest Dry RDS 10 Roto mold design 80 pints per day at 80 F 60 RH AHAM 10 Gallons 5 1 amps of power 12 inch recessed wheels Telescoping handle Solid state control panel Multiple ducting options Stackable design Lightweight Patent 7 246 503 Water Removal Rate Pints Day 80 pints 80 F 60 AHAM 4201 Lien Rd Phone 608 237 8400 Therma Stor uc Madison WI 53704 Toll Free 1 866 933 8476 Jriven by performance Powered by VG subject to change without notice 1 QUEST DW I by design www QuestOnTheJob com sales QuestOnTheJob com TS 594 09 13 Quest Dry RDS 10 Table of Contents Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Safety Precautions ne 3 ES EG EEE 4 2 SOCCIICAUONS 4 JEG EEE EE 4 PN esenp a 4 3 2 Electrical Requrements numrene 5 3 3 Condensate RemoraLuanssuuarnseten 5 IA DUCUM NR 5 3 6 POWER Barer 5 37 PURGE Bi 5 Do Mour Mele se 6 TOR Bre 6 31O DEFROST Lightecaete nnen
8. anty does not cover any defect malfunction etc resulting from misuse abuse lack of normal care corrosion freezing tampering modification unauthorized or improper repair or installation accident acts of nature or any other cause beyond Therma Stor LLC s reasonable control Limitation and Exclusions If any Quest Dry RDS 10 Dehumidifier part is repaired or replaced the new part shall be warranted for only the remainder of the original warranty period applicable thereto but all warranty periods will be extended by the period of time if any that the Quest Dry RDS 10 Dehumidifier is out of service while awaiting covered warranty service UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WRITTEN WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE Quest Cool ACS 12 OR ANY PART THEREOF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL ALSO EXPIRE ALL WARRANTIES MADE BY THERMA STOR LLC ARE SET FORTH HEREIN AND NO CLAIM MAY BE MADE AGAINST THERMA STOR LLC BASED ON ANY ORAL WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL THERMA STOR LLC IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION USE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY Quest Cool ACS 12 OR PART THEREOF BE LIABLE UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WATER DAMAGE THE END USER SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SAME LOST PROFITS DELAY OR LOSS OF USE OR DAMAGE TO ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
9. ducting is available see accessories table page 6 To attach ducting to the wire duct collar put the plastic duct end through the collar center and roll the duct end outward so that it overlaps the outside of the collar The duct and collar may then be quickly attached to the Quest Dry RDS 10 by snapping the collar over the four exhaust tabs 3 5 Defrost Cycle If the low side refrigerant temperature drops due to excessive frost formation on the evaporator coil and below the temperature set point the thermistor activates the solid state control and defrost light The compressor is cycled off and on by the thermistor temperature measurement The air mover will continue to run Figure 2 Quest Dry RDS 10 control board causing air to flow through the evaporator coil and melt the ice when the compressor is off When the air temperature and or humidity increases the evaporator temperature will rise and the thermistor will end the defrost cycle at the temperature set point 3 6 POWER Button Press the POWER button to turn the dehumidifier on or off When starting the dehumidifier the display will show the accumulated hours Press the POWER button again to turn the dehumidifier off The display will also power off 3 7 PURGE Button During normal operation the pump automatically cycles every four minutes Press the PURGE button to remove condensate manually from the reservoir There are several ways to manually remove water from the reservoir
10. estOnTheJob com 6 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 5 Service WARNING Servicing the Quest Dry RDS 10 with its high pressure refrigerant system and high voltage circuitry presents a health hazard which could result in death serious bodily injury and or property damage Only qualified service people should service this unit CAUTION Do not operate unit without the front housing in place 5 1 Technical Description The Quest Dry RDS 10 uses a refrigeration system similar to an air conditioner s to remove heat and moisture from incoming air and to add heat to the air that is discharged Hot high pressure refrigerant gas is routed from the compressor to the condenser coil The refrigerant is cooled and condensed by giving up its heat to the air that is about to be discharged from the unit The refrigerant liquid then passes through a filter drier and capillary tubing which cause the refrigerant pressure and temperature to drop It next enters the evaporator coil where it absorbs heat from the incoming air and evaporates The evaporator operates in a flooded condition which means that all the evaporator tubes contain liquid refrigerant during normal operation A flooded evaporator should maintain constant pressure and temperature across the entire coil from inlet to outlet The mixture of gas and liquid refrigerant enter the accumulator after leaving the evaporator
11. extends only to the original end user of the Quest Dry RDS 10 dehumidifier and may not be assigned or transferred Year One Therma Stor LLC warrants that for one 1 year the Quest Dry RDS 10 dehumidifier will operate free from any defects in materials and workmanship or Therma Stor LLC will at its option repair or replace the defective part s free of any charge Year s Two Through Five Therma Stor LLC further warrants that for a period of five 5 years the condenser evaporator and compressor of the Quest Dry RDS 10 dehumidifier will operate free of any defects in material or workmanship or Therma Stor LLC at its option will repair or replace the defective part s provided that all labor and transportation charges for the part s shall be borne by the end user Year s One Through Seven Materials and workmanship of the housing are covered End User Responsibilities Warranty service must be performed by a Servicer authorized by Therma Stor LLC If the end user is unable to locate or obtain warranty service from an authorized Servicer he should call Therma Stor LLC at the above number and ask for the Therma Stor Service Department which will then arrange for covered warranty service Warranty service will be performed during normal working hours The end user must present proof of purchase lease upon request by use of the warranty card or other reasonable and reliable means The end user is responsible for normal care This warr
12. he top unit stack in the indentations of the bottom unit to provide stability It is recommended the units are properly secured for transport The Quest Dry Figure 1 Quest pp Dry RDS 10 UEST 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 4 sales amp QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions RDS 10 must always be upright when transported by vehicle It may be tipped onto its handle and back for loading and moving by hand 3 2 Electrical Requirements The Quest Dry RDS 10 plugs into a common grounded outlet on a 15 amp circuit It draws 5 1 amps at 80 F 60 RH If used in a wet area a ground fault interrupter GFI is required If an extension cord is required it must have a minimum of 14 gauge conductors if 25 feet long or less and 12 gauge conductors if greater than 25 feet long 3 3 Condensate Removal The Quest Dry RDS 10 is equipped with an internal condensate pump to remove the water that is condensed during dehumidification This allows the condensate to be pumped 20 feet with the attached hose If the condensate must be pumped more than 20 feet above the unit a second pump must be added to relay the condensate The condensate pump automatically purges for 20 seconds every eight minutes Use the PURGE button to manually remove condensation 3 4 Ducting A wire duct collar is supplied to allow 10 lay flat duct to be attached to the Quest Dry RDS 10 outlet Lay flat plastic
13. iefly but cycles on and off 1 Loose connection in blower circuit 2 Obstruction prevents impeller rotation 3 Defective air mover Unit removes some water but not as much as expected Air temperature and or humidity have dropped Humidity meter and or thermometer used are out of calibration Unit has entered defrost cycle Air filter dirty Defective defrost thermistor Low refrigerant charge Air leak such as loose cover Defective compressor O ON DH RA UU N Restrictive exhaust or inlet ducting Unit runs but does not pump water Hose kinked or plugged Pump motor defective Pump check valve plugged Bad connection in pump circuit Hose disconnected internally Defective control board pump phase Wy 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 8 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Unit pumps water automatically but not when PURGE button is pushed 1 Bad connection in PURGE button circuit 2 Defective control board Evaporator coil frosted continuously low dehumidifying capacity 1 Defrost thermistor loose or defective 2 Low refrigerant charge 3 Dirty air filter or restricted air flow 4 Upper housing is not sealed to lower housing Compressor runs with POWER button OFF 1 Defective relay 2 Defective control board 3 Upper housing not sealed to tower 5 3 Air Mover The motorized impeller has a PSC motor and internal thermal
14. implied warranty lasts and some do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so one or both of these limitations may not apply to you Legal Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state UEST 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 13 sales QuestOnTheJob com
15. pan MUST be placed under the unit if installed above a living area or above an area where water leakage could cause damage www QuestOnTheJob com 3 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 1 Safety Certifications The Quest Dry RDS 10 conforms to standards ANSI UL 474 and CSA C22 2 No 92 2 Specifications Part No 4029630 Power 5 1 amps 110 120 VAC Grounded Water 80 pints day amp AHAM 80 F 60 Removal 10 Gallons Blower 230 CFM without external ducting 210 CFM 15 IWG external static Refrigerant 1 Ib 6 oz R410A Charge Operating 33 F to 105 F Range Filters 12 x 12 x 1 Pleated Media MERV 7 Duct Intake 12 Flex Duct Options Supply 10 Lay Flat Warranty Five years 1st year 100 of Parts and Labor 2nd 5th year 100 of Parts of sealed refrigeration system Dimensions Width 20 Depth 20 Height 33 Weight 105 Ibs Patent 7 246 503 3 Operation Place dehumidifier inside structure place condensate hose into a drain or a very large container and turn on To decrease drying times make sure all windows and doors are closed to the outside and seal off the wet area from any unaffected areas 3 1 Transporting The Quest Dry RDS 10 features a high impact roto molded housing which protects the unit airways and while loading into vehicles The unit was designed to make it easy to stack two high The wheels of t
16. using 3 4 1 Unplug the dehumidifier 2 Remove the front housing 3 4 Remove the one screw attaching the pump and float switch Remove the pump from the reservoir and slide out the float Unplug the pump wires from the wire harness Figure 5 Picture of pump and Remove the condensate hose and the one screw attaching the pump float switch brackets screw bracket to the compressor support Replace the pump hose wiring bolts and housing in the reverse order Unplug the float safety switch wires from the wire harness bracket to the compressor support switch from under the compressor support Figure 6 Picture of the float safety switch Replace the float pump wiring bolts and housing in the reverse order 6 Options amp Accessories 4029498 Air Filter Pleated 12 x 12 x 1 MERV 7 Standard 4029499 Air Filter Pleated 12 x 12 x 1 MERV 11 4029521 Intake Flex Duct 12 x 25 Metallize Polyester 4029252 Lay Flat Duct 10 Round x 250 Roll To order contact Therma Stor LLC at 1 800 533 7533 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 10 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest Dry RDS 10 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 7 Wiring Diagram RED 13 Q THERMISTOR WHT 10 GRN BLK E2 7 WHT 2 l ac H F oO E4 B Oo tes 3 BLK 4 z I 7E1 gt Z _ES CONTROL a BOARD Z 4 X re f LEVEL T T COMPRESSOR WHT SWITCH EO O C O CONDE
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