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1. 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 Some dehumidification air mover runs continuously but compressor only runs sporadically COMPRESSOR 1 Unit is in defrost cycle DEFROST light on id CONDENSER Refrigeration system Defrost thermistor defective or loose 2 3 Loose connection in compressor circuit 4 Defective compressor overload a yp www QuestOnTheJob com 7 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 5 Defective compressor 6 Defective relay 7 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 overload Defective compressor DH oO BW N l Defective control board Air mover does not run Compressor runs briefly 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 Low2. Options Warranty Five years 1st year 100 of Parts and Labor 2nd 5th year 100 of Parts of sealed refrigeration system Dimensions Width 20 Depth 17 Height 30 Weight 82 Ibs 3 Handle Installation IMPORTANT Handle installation REQUIRED prior to first use 1 Remove handle from shipping position 2 Locate 4 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex bolts inside manual or packed parts bag 3 Assemble handle to top two threaded inserts on each side of the rear housing 4 Tighten the bolts using 3 8 hex driver or wrench 4 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 ae yp 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 4 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 4 1 Transporting The Quest PowerDry 1300 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 the 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 PowerDry 1300 must always be upright when transported by vehicle It may be tipped onto its handle and back for loading and moving by
3. Quest PowerDry 1300 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 PowerDry 1300 e Roto mold design e 8 Gallons per day at 80 F 60 RH AHAM e 5 0 amps of power e 12 inch recessed wheels e Rotating handle e Solid state control panel e Lightweight e Lighted cord e Condensate Pump Water Removal Rate Gallons Day 8 Gallons 80 F 60 16 Gallons 90 F 90 4201 Lien Rd Phone 608 237 8400 Thermea Stor c Madison WI 53704 Toll Free 1 866 933 8476 www QuestOnTheJob com sales QuestOnTheJob com Wy rales Specifications subject to change without notice 1 08 12 Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Table of Contents Safety Precautions s ssssssceccecccceeceeeeeneenees 3 1 Safety Certifications ccccccccsseessesssssssseeees 4 Zi SPECI IC AOS orerar E ERES 4 3 Handle Installation ccccccccccceececeeeeeeeees 4 Je OperatlO eisoterea yt Tr 4 Al TMG OMI 2 ascicoitcesomtoriasasienesd
4. 1154013 4031267 4031268 4026304 1284404 4027137 4032327 4030083 4032297 12 Items listed are not shown Description Hose 1 4 ID x 33 long Coupling Body 1 4 Tube Coupling Insert 1 4 Tube Exhaust Grill Wire Duct Collar Qty Part No 4024916 4024910 4027277 4026308 4026309 ss _ _ www QuestOnTheJob com sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Quest PowerDry 1300 Limited Warranty Warrantor Therma Stor LLC 4201 Lien Rd Madison WI 53704 Telephone 1 800 533 7533 Who Is Covered This warranty extends only to the original end user of the Quest PowerDry 1300 dehumidifier and may not be assigned or transferred Year One Therma Stor LLC warrants that for one 1 year the Quest PowerDry 1300 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 PowerDry 1300 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
5. 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 GFl 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 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 PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 1 Safety Certifications The Quest PowerDry 1300 conforms to standards ANSI UL 474 and CSA C22 2 No 92 2 Specifications Part No 4032360 Power 5 0 amps 110 120 VAC Grounded Water 8 gallons day AHAM 80 F 60 Removal 16 gallons day maximum staturation Blower 190 CFM without external ducting Refrigerant 1 Ib 2 oz R410A Charge Operating 33 F to 100 F Range Filters 12 x 12 x 1 Pleated Media MERV 7 Duct Outlet 10 Lay Flat
6. qualified service people should service this unit CAUTION Do not operate unit without the front housing in place 6 1 Technical Description The Quest PowerDry 1300 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 compressor after leaving the evaporator coil The compressor evacuates the cool refrigerant gas from the accumulator and compresses it to a high pressure and temperature to repeat the process 6 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 E 2 Defective control board ba
7. 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 warranty 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 PowerDry 1300 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 PowerDry 1300 Dehumidifier is out of service while awaiting covered warranty service UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WRITTEN WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE Quest PowerDry 1300 OR ANY PART THEREOF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FO
8. R 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 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 a yp 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 13 sales QuestOnTheJob com
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10. 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 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 SETUP OPERATION 4 6 POWER Button minal E Tee Press the POWER button to turn the dehumidifier on or off When po fol rel starting the dehumidifier the display will show the accumulated ee oom pranan hours Press the POWER button again to turn the dehumidifier off TA nti The display will also power off pete Powe eae en wW v 4 7 PURGE Button Figure 2 Quest PowerDry 1300 control board 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 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 a yp 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 5 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 3 Press the PURGE button while the dehumidifier is powered off an
11. d 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 4 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 4 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 4 10 DEFROST Light The DEFROST light turns on when the unit is in defrost cycle and indicates when the compressor is off 5 Maintenance 5 1 Air Filter The Quest PowerDry 1300 is equipped with a pleated media air filter that must be checked regularly The standard filter is a MERV 7 high efficiency filter Operating 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 with
12. hand 4 2 Electrical Requirements The Quest PowerDry 1300 plugs into a common grounded outlet on a 15 amp circuit It draws 5 0 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 4 3 Condensate Removal The Quest PowerDry 1300 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 four minutes Use the PURGE button to manually remove condensation 4 4 Ducting A wire duct collar is supplied to allow 10 lay flat duct to be attached to the Quest PowerDry 1300 outlet Lay flat plastic 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 PowerDry 1300 by snapping the collar over the four exhaust tabs 4 5 Defrost Cycle If the low side refrigerant temperature drops due to excessive frost formation on the evaporator coil
13. lug 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 Se oe a a Reassemble thermistor and dehumidifier using the above procedure in reverse 6 5 Condensate Pump The internal condensate pump removes water that collects in the reservoir To replace the condensate pump Thermistor attached to Unplug the unit the refrigerant line 1 2 Remove the front housing 3 Unplug the pump wires from the wire harness 4 Remove the condensate hose and the one screw attaching the pump bracket to the rear housing 5 Replace the pump hose wiring bolts and housing in the reverse order support A aE A i i N i Picture of pump and reservoir yp 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 9 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 6 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 The internal condensate pump removes water that collects in the reservoir To replace the condensate pump 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove the front housing 3 Unplug the pump wires from the wire harness 4 Remove the conden
14. out 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 5 2 Storage There are two issues to consider when the Quest PowerDry 1300 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 ae yp 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 6 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 5 Walk out hose to drain completely 6 Replace air filter 6 Service WARNING Servicing the Quest PowerDry 1300 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
15. refrigerant charge Defective compressor CON DO OT A U N c Restrictive exhaust 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 DH oO A U N l Defective control board pump phase 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 a 3 www QuestOnTheJob com sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions a 2 Low refrigerant charge 3 Dirty air filter or restricted air flow 4 Front housing is not sealed to lower housing Compressor runs with POWER button OFF 1 Defective relay 2 Defective control board 6 3 Air Mover The motorized impeller has a PSC motor and internal thermal overload protection If defective the complete assembly must be replaced Unplug power cord Remove the front housing Disconnect the impeller leads Remove the four screws holding the impeller to the mounting plate mm A Ww N Reassemble the new impeller using the above procedure in reverse 6 4 Thermistor The defrost thermistor is attached to the refrigerant suction line between the accumulator and the evaporator To replace thermistor Unp
16. sate hose and the one screw attaching the pump bracket to the rear housing 5 Replace the pump hose wiring bolts and housing in the reverse order 7 Options amp Accessories 4026315 Air Filter Pleated 12 x 12 x 1 MERV 7 4025568 Air Filter Pleated 12 x 12 x 1 MERV 11 4024935 Lay Flat Duct 10 Round x 250 Roll To order contact Therma Stor LLC at 1 800 533 7533 L N yp 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 10 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 8 Wiring Diagram PUMP FAN CONTROL BOARD LEVEL SWITCH 29 BLK 5 COMPRESSOR WHT 7 GRY BLK Figure 7 L N D 1 800 533 7533 www QuestOnTheJob com 11 sales QuestOnTheJob com Quest PowerDry 1300 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 9 Service Parts Item Description 1 Top Cover 2 Filter 12 x 12 x 1 3 Impeller Air Mover 4 Evaporator Coil 5 Condenser Coil 6 Condensate Pump 7 Capacitor Compressor 35 uF 8 Compressor 9 Thermistor 10 Capacitor Impeller 6 0 uF 11 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 50 12 Handle Bar 13 Handle Grip 14 Wheel 12 Gray 15 Cotter Pin 16 Hub Cap Wheel Gray 17 Handle Knob 18 Control Board 19 Power Cord 1 800 533 7533 Qty N NNN HSH OQA FF n PK AR in eS eS lc a Part No 4031258 4026315 4031384 4031253 4031254 4023649 4033032 03 4029567 4031279 4033031 03
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