Therma-Stor Products Group 200 MAX User's Manual
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1. 4 7 6 Defective defrost thermostat Sec 4 7 7 Low refrigerant charge Sec 4 4 8 Air leak such as loose front cover 9 Defective compressor Sec 4 6 10 Restrictive exhaust ducting Sec 2 5 Unit runs but does not pump water 1 Hose kinked or plugged Pump motor or float switch defective Sec 4 8 Pump check valve plugged Sec 4 8 Bad connection in pump circuit Fig 3 Hose disconnected internally IRUN Unit pumps water automatically but not when purge switch is pushed 1 Bad connection in purge switch circuit Fig 3 2 Defective purge switch Sec 2 7 Evaporator coil frosted continuously low dehumidifying capacity 1 Defrost thermostat loose or defective Sec 2 9 amp 4 7 2 Defrost timer incorrectly set or defective Sec 2 9 amp 4 7 2 Low refrigerant charge Sec 4 4 3 Dirty air filter or air flow restricted Sec 3 1 Compressor runs with power switch OFF 1 Defective relay Sec 4 10 2 Defective power switch Sec 2 6 4 4 Refrigerant Charging If the refrigerant charge is lost due to service or a leak a new charge must be accurately weighed in If any of the old charge is left in the system it must be removed before weighing in the new charge Refer to the unit nameplate for the correct charge weight and refrigerant type 4 5 Blower Replacement The centrifugal blower has a PSC motor and internal thermal overload protection If defective the complete2. Fig 3 No dehumidification neither blower nor compressor run with power switch ON amp lit 1 Low pressure control open Sec 2 10 2 Power switch defective Sec 2 6 3 Loose connection in internal wiring Fig 3 Some dehumidification blower runs continuously but compressor only runs sporadically Unit is in defrost cycle Sec 2 9 amp 4 7 Loose connection in compressor circuit See Fig 3 Defective compressor overload Sec 4 6A Defective compressor Sec 4 6 Defective relay Sec 4 10 OP OV GN INN st No dehumidification blower runs but compressor does not Bad connection in compressor circuit Fig 3 Pump safety switch closed Defective compressor capacitor Sec 4 6A Defective compressor overload Sec 4 6A Defective compressor Sec 4 6 Defective relay Sec 4 10 ODP Ga SINE Blower does not run Compressor runs briefly but cycles on amp off 1 Loose connection in blower circuit See Fig 3 2 Obstruction prevents impeller rotation 3 Defective blower Sec 4 5 Unit removes some water but not as much as expected 1 Air temperature and or humidity have dropped 2 Humidity meter and or thermometer used are out of calibration 3 Unit has entered defrost cycle Sec 2 9 amp 4 7 4 Air filter dirty Sec 3 1 Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 Defrost thermostat defective or loose Sec 2 9 amp 4 7 5 Defrost timer incorrectly set for conditions Sec 2 9 amp
3. 4021597 1 Hour Meter 14 4024918 1 Instruction Label 15 4022219 1 Low Pressure Control 16 4021796 1 Pump Purge Switch 17 4021822 1 Power Switch 18 4024903 1 Top Figure 4 Specifications subject to change without notice Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 9 www thermastor com sales thermastor com This page intentionally left blank Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 10 www thermastor com sales thermastor com Phoenix 200 MAX Dehumidifier Limited Warranty Warrantor Therma Stor LLC PO Box 8680 Madison WI 53708 Telephone 1 800 533 7533 Who Is Covered This warranty extends only to the original end user of the Phoenix 200 MAX dehumidifier and may not be assigned or transferred First Year Warranty Therma Stor LLC warrants that for one 1 year the Phoenix 200 MAX 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 Second Through Fifth Year Warranty Therma Stor LLC further warrants that for a period of five 5 years the condenser evaporator and compressor of the Phoenix 200 MAX 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 End User Responsibilities Warranty service must be performed by a Servicer authori
4. amp Therma Stor uc Phoenix 200 MAX PO Box 8680 Madison WI 53708 TS 262 Owner s Manual Phoenix 200 MAX Installation Operation amp Service Instructions Read and Save These Instructions The Phoenix 200 MAX is one of the most effective and versatile drying devices available The 200 MAX removes more water and has more grain depression than other refrigerant dehumidifiers even though it only requires 7 4 amps of electricity The term LGR Low Grain Refrigerant was created to describe the unique drying capabilities of the Phoenix 200 dehumidifier These units were known for delivering substantially drier air as well as for drying areas to much lower humidity levels than conventional dehumidifiers The Phoenix 200 MAX an improved version of the original Phoenix 200 is the culmination of over a decade of LGR manufacturing and design expertise The Phoenix 200 MAX LGR High Capacity Dehumidifier PHOENIX 200 MAX Nfi LOW GRAIN REFRIGERANT HSA CARCI Dar Improved water removal 16 gals day 133 pints AHAM 80 F 60 30 gals day maximum Improved grain depression The driest air from an LGR e Multiple air filter options Standard 65 MERV 11 57 MERV 8 or 95 MERV 14 gt amp 4 e Multiple ducting options 12 intake 10 lay flat exhaust Less than 7 5 amps Removes the most pints of water per kilowatt Erea Stainless steel cabinet Internal pump with 30
5. assembly must be replaced 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove the top panel and cabinet front 6 screws 3 Disconnect the blower leads 4 Remove the four screws holding the blower outlet flange to the cabinet end www thermastor com sales thermastor com 5 Rotate the blower outlet toward you as you remove it Use care to avoid hooking wiring tubing or electrical components 6 Reassembling with the new blower in the above procedure reversed 4 6 Compressor Capacitor Replacement This compressor is equipped with a two terminal external overload run capacitor but no start capacitor or relay see Fig 3 CAUTION CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Electrical power must be present to perform some tests these tests should be performed by a qualified service person 4 6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits Perform the following tests if the blower runs but the compressor does not with the power switch ON 1 Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the unit remove top panel and the cabinet front 6 screws 2 Plug in the unit and turn the power switch ON Use a voltmeter to check for 110 to 120 volts between a the relay terminal that the black wire from the compressor connects to and b the capacitor terminal with the 2 white wires amp blue wire connected If voltage is present go to step 3 If no voltage the low pressure control or relay are open or there is a loose connection in the compressor circuit Test e
6. 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 2 4 Condensate Removal The Phoenix 200 MAX is equipped with an internal condensate pump to remove the water that is condensed during dehumidification This allows the condensate to be pumped 30 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 If the pump fails and the unit must be used before it can be replaced the condensate can be drained by gravity see Sec 4 9 2 5 Ducting A detachable rectangular exhaust collar is supplied that will allow 10 round lay flat duct to be attached to the Phoenix 200 MAX outlet Lay flat plastic ducting is available from Therma Stor To attach ducting to a 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 Phoenix 200 MAX by snapping the collar over the four screws at the blower outlet 2 6 Power Switch The power switch right of hour meter lights up when the unit is turned on The unit will continue to run in all conditions until the switch is turned off there is no dehumidistat If the unit is going to run for more than 2 hours in an area below 50 F th
7. 5 4 6 Compressor Capacitor Replacement 6 4 6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits 6 4 6B Replacing a Burned Out Compressor 6 4 6C Replacing a Compressor Non Burn Out 7 4 7 Defrost Thermostat amp TimMer cceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 4 8 Condensate PUMP ccccscceceeeeceseeeeeeeaeseeees 7 4 9 Gravity Drain Option cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 7 ADO Relayer eaaa aa tS 7 5 Wiring Diagram ccccccceeceececceeeeeecesaeeeeeeaees 8 6 Service Parts List cccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 9 Te Warranty c cece cccccc ec cececeeceeseaesaeeeeeeaesesaeseeeeaees 14 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 200 MAX dehumidifier Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 1 Specifications Part No Power Water Removal Refrigerant Charge Blower Operating Range Filters Duct Options Warranty Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight 4024920 110 120 Vac 7 4 amps 851 watts 133 pints day AHAM 80 F 60 240 pints day saturation 30 gal day maximum saturation 1 Ibs 14 oz R22 265 CFM Internal Condensate Pump with 20 lift 30 vinyl hose 33 F to 105 F 16 x 20 Standard 2 Pleated Media 30 MERV 6 Optional 2 Pl
8. Diagram 115VAC 60HZ 1PH PO BOX 8050 MADISON WI 53708 1 800 533 7533 4024921 PART NO Figure 3 Electrical schematic of 200 MAX Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 8 www thermastor com sales thermastor com 6 Service Parts Item Part No Qty Description Item Part No Qty Description 1 4022254 1 Accumulator 19 1 Wheel Axle Assembly 4021475 1 Air Filter Pleated 2 x 16 x 20 4026304 2 Wheel 12 65 Merv 11 4024904 1 Axle 2 4024682 1 Air Filter Pleated 2 x 16 x 20 4025454 2 ERing 57 MERV 8 optional 4022489 1 Air Filter Pleated 4 x 16 x 20 a a 2 O OEEO 95 Mini Pleat MERV 14 optional 21 4025043 1 Skid Panel 3 4022037 1 Blower 4 4021589 2 Capillary Tubes Items listed below are not shown 050 ID x 114 OD x 28 long 22 4023649 1 Condensate Pump 5 4023390 1 Compressor Kit Carlyle 23 4021396 1 Condenser Coil P N EAA090111A 24 4024910 1 Coupling Body 25 Tube 4022476 1 Overload Carlyle Cprsr 25 4021823 1 Defrost Timer included with compressor kit 26 4024916 1 Drain Hose 25 ID x 33 long ee nl cord 27 1096010 1 Front Panel Screw 1 4 20 x 1 4023080 1 Coupling insert 38 Tube 28 1205473 41 Front Panel Retaining Nut 1 4 20 8 4021470 1 Defrost Thermostat 31 1970010 1 Relay 4021648 1 Defrost Thermostat Mounting Clip 32 4024912 1 Run Capacitor 35 MFD 370 Vac 9 4021395 1 Evaporator Coil 10 4020955 14 Filter Drier 11 4024073 2 Foot 12 4026094 1 Handle Assembly D _ 13
9. 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 PHOENIX 200 MAX DEHUMIDIFIER 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 limitation 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 TS 206 1106 Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 11 www thermastor com sales thermastor com
10. ach component for continuity see the appropriate section if a defect is suspected 3 Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the unit then disconnect the red and yellow wires from compressor terminals R amp S Using an ohmmeter check continuity between the points listed below 4 Compressor terminals C and S No continuity indicates an open start winding the compressor must be replaced Normal start winding resistance 3 to 7 ohms 5 Compressor terminals C and R No continuity indicates an open run winding the compressor must be replaced Normal run winding resistance is 5 to 2 ohms 6 Compressor terminal C and overload terminal 1 No continuity indicates a defective overload lead 7 Overload terminals 1 and 3 If there is no continuity the overload may be tripped wait 10 minutes and try again If there is still no continuity it is defective and must be replaced 8 Compressor terminal C and compressor case Continuity indicates a grounded motor the compressor must be replaced Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 9 Disconnect the wires from the capacitor Set the ohmmeter to the Rx1 scale the capacitor is shorted and must be replaced if continuity exists across its terminals If there is no needle movement with the meter set on the Rx100000 scale the capacitor is open and must be replaced 10 Reconnect the wires to the compressor and capacitor plug in and turn on the unit If the compressor fails to start replace the r
11. d blower It is an automatically reset control Its primary function is to prevent damage to the compressor if a leak develops in the refrigeration system It may also open if the unit is A used in a cool area below 50 F and the defrost timer is not adjusted See Sec 2 9 or B stored where it is below 40 F and then started Under these conditions the unit will restart within several minutes it may cycle several times until the unit warms up 3 Maintenance 3 1 Air Filter The Phoenix 200 MAX is equipped with a pleated fabric air filter that must be checked regularly The standard filter is a MERV 11 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 on the defrost control The filter can generally be vacuumed clean several times before needing replacement Replacement filters can be ordered from the factory or purchased locally if available DO NOT operate the unit without the filter or with a less effective filter as the heat exchange coils inside the unit could become clogged and require disassembly to clean 3 2 Storage There are two issues to consider when the Phoenix 200 MAX 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
12. e defrost timer should be adjusted to improve performance see Sec 2 9 2 7 Pump Purge Switch This switch left of hour meter minimizes the water left in the condensate pump reservoir for moving or storage Pressing and holding the pump purge switch will cause the condensate pump to run Hold the switch in until the flow from the condensate hose stops Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 2 8 Hour Meter The digital hour meter 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 next turned on It resets to zero after 99 999 9 hours of operation 2 9 Defrost Control Adjustment When the Phoenix 200 MAX is used in a cool area or the dewpoint is below 50 frost will form on the cooling coil as it dehumidifies When enough frost forms the defrost thermostat will initiate the timed defrost cycle The cycle periodically turns off the compressor while allowing the blower to run The frost is melted by the air that the blower draws through the cooling coil DRYING TIP Air s ability to absorb moisture from wet surroundings and the Phoenix 200 MAX s ability to remove moisture from that air is greatly improved at higher temperatures We recommend that the area to be dried be heated to over 70 F if possible Less drying time will be required and efficiency will improve The defrost cycle is automatic and designed for
13. eated Media 30 MERV 8 Optional 2 Pleated Media 65 MERV 11 Optional 4 Mini Pleat Media 95 MERV 14 Intake 12 Flex Duct Supply 10 Lay Flat Five years First year 100 of Parts and Labor Second fifth year 100 of Parts of sealed refrigeration system Cabinet w Cart Shipping 20 24 1 4 27 1 2 40 40 45 1 2 18 1 4 21 3 8 22 131 Ib 160 Ib 2 Operation 2 1 Transporting the Phoenix The Phoenix 200 MAX must always be upright when transported by vehicle It may be tipped on to its handle and back for loading and moving by hand 2 2 Location Note the following precautions when locating the Phoenix 200 MAX It is designed to be used INDOORS ONLY If used in a wet area plug it into a GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER DO NOT use the Phoenix 200 MAX as a bench or table It must always be used in the upright position www thermastor com sales thermastor com The air inlet on top amp the side outlet must be at least 1 foot from walls and other obstructions to air flow If the humid area is very large dehumidification can be improved by adding an outlet duct to circulate air to stagnant areas see Sec 2 5 2 3 Electrical Requirements The Phoenix 200 MAX plugs into a common grounded outlet on a 15 Amp circuit It draws 7 4 Amps at 80 F 60 RH Amp draw increases with increasing temperature and or humidity e g 10 2 amps at 90 F 85 RH If used in a wet area a
14. feet of hose Five year warranty on the sealed refrigeration system z Phoenix 200 MAX PN 4024920 Specifications subject to change without notice Revised 1 07 Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 1 www thermastor com sales thermastor com Table of Contents Introduction imene aada ie ei Naa 1 1 Specifications ccccccccc ainiaan 2 2 Operation iesper c lece dei caeeeed niinen a ES i rinine En 2 2 1 Transporting the Phoenix 200 MAX cssceeeeeee 2 2 2 LOCATON aseina a iEn dies aw 2 2 3 Electrical Requirements cccceceeeeeeeceeeeeeees 3 2 4 Condensate REMOVAl cccccceeseeeeeeeeteeseeneenees 3 2 SSDUCTING sc ehce elias a send cavacendanestiataeewensed 3 2 6 Power Switch ccceceeeeeceeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeaes 3 2 7 PUMP Purge SWItCN ccccceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 2 8 Hour Meter peitai ae ianen 3 2 9 Defrost Control Adjustment ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 2 10 Low Pressure ContrOl cccccecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 4 3 Maintenance naene aaa a a a 4 3 4 Alr Filters penihana raean aiea 4 9 2 Storag Eana e aAA Eai aa Eai ANONRA 4 A Service e ea a e a aaa ETN 4 AsV Warranty einam a a a a aa 4 4 2 Technical D SCYIPtiON cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 4 3 TrOUDIESNOOTING 0 ccc eeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeees 5 4 4 Refrigerant Charging cccscseesseneeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 5 4 5 Blower ReplaceMent cccececceceeeeceeeeeeeeeees
15. in contact with the oil or sludge 4 To facilitate subsequent steps determine the type of burn out that occurred If the discharge line shows no evidence of sludge and the suction line is also clean or perhaps has some light carbon deposits the burn out occurred while the compressor was not rotating Contaminants are therefore largely confined to the compressor housing A single installation of liquid and suction line filter driers will probably clean up the system www thermastor com sales thermastor com If sludge is evident in the discharge line it will likely be found in the suction line this indicates the compressor burned out while running Sludge and acid have been pumped throughout the system Several changes of the liquid and suction filter driers will probably be necessary to cleanse the system 5 Correct the system fault that caused the burn out Consult the factory for advice 6 Install the replacement compressor with a new capacitor and an oversized liquid line filter In a running burn out install an oversized suction line filter drier between the accumulator and compressor Thoroughly flush the accumulator with refrigerant to remove all trapped sludge and to prevent the oil hole from becoming plugged A standing burn out does not require a suction line filter drier 7 Evacuate the system with a good vacuum pump and accurate vacuum gauge Leave the pump on the system for at least an hour 8 Operate the
16. ly pumped when the water level in the pump s reservoir rises to close the float switch or if the pump purge switch is held in To replace the condensate pump 1 Remove the metal strap holding the pump by loosening the 2 screws holding it in place 2 Disconnect the leads 3 Installation is the reverse of above but check that the plastic inlet and outlet hoses do not rub against copper refrigerant tubes 4 9 Gravity Drain Option If the condensate pump fails and cannot be replaced immediately the Phoenix 200 MAX can be used by draining by gravity 1 Unplug the unit and remove the front cover 2 Push the plastic plug on the right side see Fig 4 out from inside the unit 3 Locate the heavy vinyl hose that connects the drain pan to the condensate pump Pull the end out of the pump 4 Push that end of the vinyl hose through the hole in the right side 5 Connect a garden hose and run it to a drain Keep the hose as flat to the floor as possible to avoid air pockets that would hinder draining Placing the unit on something above the floor will also improve draining 4 10 Relay The contacts of the single pole single throw relay complete the power circuit to the compressor The contacts are closed when power is provided to the relay coil via the control circuit The control circuit includes the power switch low pressure control defrost thermostat and timer www thermastor com sales thermastor com 5 Wiring
17. optimum performance above 50 F If the unit is used in an area that is below 50 F for more than 2 hours adjustment of the defrost timer is recommended To adjust the defrost timer 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove the top panel and the front cover 6 screws 3 The timer is fastened to the base at the front of the unit Every fourth peg around the dial is pushed out from the dial center except one section with 5 pegs out in a row See figure 1 Each fourth out peg represents 15 minutes of compressor off time during every hour that the unit is in the defrost cycle 4 To improve performance below 50 F the compressor off time must be increased to 30 minutes per hour to allow the frost to completely melt To do this push the pegs out from the dial center so that the pegs alternate with 2 toward the center then 2 out from the center all the way around the dial except for the section now with 6 pegs out in a row see Fig 1 5 Replace the cover and top panel Change the timer pegs back to the original pattern for use above 50 F Kan Cz Above 50 F Below 50 F Figure 1 Defrost timer adjustment www thermastor com sales thermastor com 2 10 Low Pressure Control If the low side refrigerant pressure drops to 15 PSIG the low pressure control opens and shuts off the compressor an
18. possible before storage 1 Use the pump purge switch see Sec 2 7 amp Fig 4 to reduce the water level in the reservoir 2 Stretch the hose flat to drain it completely Walk under out of the hose to open end If the unit will not be exposed to freezing temperatures an alternative to reduce biological growth is to flush the unit with a bio fungicide that is approved for use with copper aluminum and polyethylene 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 quart of the chemical through the heat exchanger 4 Hold in the pump purge switch to reduce the water level in the reservoir 5 Flush with water Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 4 Service CAUTION CAUTION Servicing the Phoenix 200 MAX 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 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 4 2 Technical Description The Phoenix 200 MAX 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 discha
19. rged see Fig 2 FILTER DRIER ACCUMULATOR A eee CONDENSER Figure 2 Refrigeration system of Phoenix Hot high pressure refrigerant gas is routed from the compressor to the condenser coil See Figure 2 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 www thermastor com sales thermastor com The mixture of gas and liquid refrigerant enter the accumulator after leaving the evaporator 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 4 3 Troubleshooting No dehumidification neither blower nor compressor run and power switch does not light when ON 1 Unit unplugged or no power to outlet 2 Power switch defective Sec 2 6 3 Loose connection in internal wiring
20. system for a short period of time monitoring the suction pressure to determine that the suction filter is not becoming plugged Replace the suction filter drier if pressure drop occurs If a severe running burn out has occurred several filter driers may have to be replaced to remove all of the acid and moisture NOTE NEVER use the compressor to evacuate the system or any part of it 4 6C Replacing a Compressor Non Burn Out Remove the refrigerant from the system Replace the compressor and liquid line filter drier Charge the system to 50 PSIG and check for leaks Remove the charge and weigh in the refrigerant quantity listed on the nameplate Operate the system to verify performance 4 7 Defrost Thermostat and Timer The defrost thermostat is attached to the refrigerant suction tube between the accumulator and compressor If the low side refrigerant temperature drops due to excessive frost formation on the evaporator coil the thermostat opens The compressor is then cycled off and on by the defrost timer The blower 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 increase the evaporator temperature will rise and the thermostat will close to end the defrost cycle To improve performance in low temperatures see Sec 2 9 for defrost timer adjustment Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 4 8 Condensate Pump Condensate is automatical
21. un capacitor 11 If the unit still does not start adding a hard start kit will provide greater starting torque If this does not work the compressor has an internal mechanical defect and must be replaced 4 6B Replacing a Burned Out Compressor The refrigerant and oil mixture in a compressor is chemically very stable under normal operating conditions However when an electrical short occurs in the compressor motor the resulting high temperature arc causes a portion of the refrigerant oil mixture to break down into carbonaceous sludge a very corrosive acid and water These contaminants must be carefully removed otherwise even small residues will attack replacement compressor motors and cause failures The following procedure is effective only if the system is monitored after replacing the compressor to insure that the clean up was complete 1 This procedure assumes that the previously listed compressor motor circuit tests revealed a shorted or open winding If so cautiously smell the refrigerant from the compressor service port for the acid odor of a burn out AWARNING WARNING The gas could be toxic and highly acidic If no acid odor is present skip down to the section on changing a non burn out compressor 2 Remove and properly dispose of the system charge DO NOT vent the refrigerant or allow it to contact your eyes or skin 3 Remove the burned out compressor Use rubber gloves if there is any possibility of coming
22. zed 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 reasonable control Limitations and Exclusions If any Phoenix 200 MAX 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 Phoenix 200 MAX Dehumidifier is out of service while awaiting covered warranty service UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WRITTEN WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PHOENIX 200 MAX DEHUMIDIFIER 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
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