2.3 Condensate Removal
The Phoenix 200 HT is equipped with an internal condensate pump to remove the water that is condensed during dehumidification. This allows the condensate to be pumped 20’ 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.
The air inlet on top and 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.
2.4 Ducting
A detachable rectangular exhaust collar is supplied to allow 10” round
2.5 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, the defrost timer should be adjusted to improve performance.
2.6 Purge Switch
Pressing and holding the purge switch (left of hour meter) will cause the condensate pump to run. This pump minimizes the water left in the condensate reservoir prior to moving or storage. Hold the switch in until the flow from the condensate hose stops.
2.7 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.
2.8 Temperature Specific Operation
Above 90°F - When the Phoenix 200 HT is used in high temperature conditions (above 90°F), the refrigerant pressure inside the condenser rises. By removing the grain control magnet from the bypass openings, additional airflow is directed over the condenser and less airflow
is directed across the evaporator. This airflow lowers the refrigerant pressure in the condenser and improves dehumidifier efficiency. The relative reduction or slowing of airflow across the evaporator allows more time for the air temperature to be lowered to the dew point, which also increased dehumidifier efficiency. These higher temperatures are often found after the first 24 hours. See Figure 1 for correct grain control magnet position for operating in temperatures above 90°F.
Figure 1: Defrost timer and grain control magnet position for operating in temperatures above 90°F.
Between 50°F - 90°F - When the Phoenix 200 HT is used in normal dehumidifier operating temperatures (70°F to 90°F), the grain control magnet should cover the bypass openings.
This allows increased airflow across the evaporator and increases performance by increasing the amount of air that is dehumidified. This temperature range is often found during the first 24 hours of a drying job. When the Phoenix 200 HT is used in cooler operating temperatures (50°F to 70°F), the grain control magnet increases airflow across the evaporator and reduces frost formation. See Figure 2 below for correct grain control magnet position for operating in temperatures from 50°F to 90°F.
Figure 2: Defrost timer and grain control magnet position for operating in temperatures above 50°F to 90°F.
Below 50°F
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