Therma-Stor Products Group R175 User's Manual
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1. THERMISTER z T a E a i aay Z 4 zg 2b ess Haor J3 BLU 14 y EZ aE yg 28 J J2 a v p S X zE E2 p E4 55 E z2 D BLK 4 Ea 1 E3 a a amp M x gt as U z D lye T E1 a Q l Z gt E5 hrd S A C p a b a Lo T R FLOAT COMPRESSOR SWITCH BLOWER MOTOR CONDENSATE PUMP 4026354 BLK CONTROL wet BOARD 1E1 E2 WHT BRN RUN CAP pa BLK lt 75 MFD BLU BLOWER MOTOR YEL 8 YEL FLOAT SWITCH E5 BLK ory WHT _ CONDENSATE PUMP COMPRESSOR OVERLOAD S YEL RUN CAP BLK c 25 MFD R RED COMPRESSOR MOTOR Figure 7 Wiring diagram www thermastor com sales thermastor com 8 Se rvice Parts Items listed are not shown Item Description Qty Part No Description Qty Part No 1 Top Cover 1 4026316 Compressor 1 4023648 2 Top Cover Latch 1 4026322 Evaporator Coil 1 4026343 3 Latch Backstop 1 4026323 Condenser Coil 1 4026345 4 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 4 4 1 1154019 Accumulator 1 4026357 5 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 75 2 1154014 Condensate Pump 1 4026333 6 Handle Assembly 1 4026341 Float Safety Switch 1 4026339 T Wheel 12 2 4026304 Impeller Air Mover 1 4026360 8 Retaining Ring 2 4026312 Exhaust Grill 1 4026308 9 Control Interface 1 4026601 Wire Duct Collar 1 4026309 10 Filter 12 x 12 x 1 1 4026315 Impeller Plate Bolt 4 11540062. 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 5 Service AWARNING WARNING Servicing the Phoenix R175 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 CAUTION Do not operate unit without the front housing in place 5 1 Technical Description The Phoenix R175 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 Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 cause the refrigerant pressure and te
3. Therma Stor uc Phoenix R175 LGR Dehumidifier PO Box 8680 Madison WI 53708 ee Owner s Manual Phoenix R175 LGR Dehumidifier Installation Operation amp Service Instructions Read and Save These Instructions The Phoenix R175 is the first roto mold LGR low grain refrigerant dehumidifier manufactured by Therma Stor LLC The R175 combines Phoenix innovation technical expertise and proven durability This unit will remove more water produce more grain depression and dry structures and contents faster than standard refrigerant dehumidifiers In addition to the performance benefits are the multiple ducting options pleated media filter and energy efficient operation The R175 is the latest member of the Phoenix line of LGR dehumidifiers the most effective and versatile drying devices made The Phoenix R175 LGR Dehumidifier Increased Capacity The Phoenix R175 removes over 30 more water than other dehumidifiers of equal size Energy Efficiency Removes 92 pints at AHAM while drawing only 6 1 amps 230 CFM More processed air speeds drying and provides superior static pressure for ducting More Grain Depression The driest air from an LGR gets your jobs drier quicker Focused Airflow Patent pending focused outlet directs air downward towards the wettest surface Multiple Ducting Options 12 intake 10 exhaust Plastic Housing Rugged roto molded housing resists dents and scratches Soli
4. 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 PHOENIX R175 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 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 Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 9 www thermastor com sales thermastor com
5. and 12 gauge conductors if greater than 25 feet long 3 3 Condensate Removal The Phoenix R175 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 3 4 Ducting A wire duct collar is supplied to allow 10 lay flat duct to be attached to the Phoenix R175 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 Phoenix R175 by snapping the collar over the four exhaust tabs 3 5 Defrost Cycle If the low side refrigerant temperature drops due to exces sive 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 causing air to flow through the evaporator coil and melt the ice when the com pressor is off When the air temperat
6. HOURS button when the dehumidifier cannot be plugged in and the hour meter needs to be read The digital hour meter will display the last saved cumulative time for ten seconds 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 Phoenix R175 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 www thermastor com sales thermastor com IMPORTANT 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 Phoenix R175 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
7. not sealed to lower housing BQ Ol GN ES www thermastor com sales thermastor com No dehumidification air mover runs but compressor does not 1 Bad connection in compressor circuit 2 Safety float switch closed check pump reservoir 3 Defective compressor capacitor 4 Defective compressor overload 5 Defective compressor 6 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 1 Air temperature and or humidity have dropped 2 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 Restrictive exhaust or inlet ducting Or C07 OY Ol 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 DOV RP De ae 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 restric
8. 11 Hose 1 4 ID x 33 long 1 4024916 12 Coupling Body 1 4 Tube 1 4026306 13 Coupling Insert 3 8 Tube 1 4026307 14 Cord 1 4025078 15 Control Board 1 4026326 16 Capacitor Compressor 25 uF 1 4024912 17 Capacitor Impeller 7 5 uF 1 4024548 18 Thermistor 1 4026602 19 Battery 9 0 V 1 1912500 Specifications subject to change without notice Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 7 www thermastor com sales thermastor com This page intentionally left blank Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 8 www thermastor com sales thermastor com Phoenix R175 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 R175 dehumidifier and may not be assigned or transferred Year One Therma Stor LLC warrants that for one 1 year the Phoenix R175 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 Phoenix R175 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
9. 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 Unit Shipping Width 20 24 Height 33 5 45 25 Depth 20 25 5 Weight 105 Ibs 110 Ibs 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 Phoenix R175 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 nest in the indentations of the bottom unit to provide stability It is recommended the units are properly secured for transport The Phoenix R175 must always be upright when transported by vehicle It may be tipped onto its handle and back for loading and moving by hand Figure 1 Stacked Phoenix R175 www thermastor com sales thermastor com 3 2 Electrical Requirements The Phoenix R175 plugs into a common grounded outlet ona 15 amp circuit It draws 6 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
10. 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 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 Phoenix R175 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 R175 Dehumidifier is out of service while awaiting covered warranty service UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WRITTEN WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PHOENIX R175 DEHUMIDIFIER OR ANY PART THEREOF
11. d State Controls Easy to read and operate Protected Condensate Hose Located under the lid Cannot catch or be damaged on obstructions Telescoping Handle A heavy duty retractable handle for ease of transport and reduces space for storage and stacking Recessed 12 Wheels For greater maneuverability on the job site and efficient storage Rolls over obstacles with ease Pleated Media Air Filter A MERV 7 is standard Phoenix R175 Stacking Nesting Reduces space for ease of stacking Part No 4026300 and storage 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 1 2 3 o ON Safety Certifications c ccc cece rnanan nenene eee SPeCiTiGAtlONS sssaaa as eia ei u e aeeai ii OperatiONn iiie e a ea a a aana SL Trans portihg wi isco eina aien a a aa 3 2 Electrical Requirements ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 3 Condensate Removal ccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 3 4 DUCUING aaide eaa i aaah dene 3 5 DerOSt CYC E aia a a 3 6 Power Button ssssssssssensnnrsersrrensnnrnenrnrrnenrnrene 3 7 Purge Button oaeoi ieena n ienaa 3 8 Hour Meter oireeni nair ii o aa an 3 9 THOUS BUON aiia eaaa eaan a a Ea 3 10 Defrost Light rinni a aiaa Maintenancee cccccsecsseecseeeeessncnseeseesronssestenss Aad AiG Filter oe a a aa a AD Stora e eean e a aaa e E A aie Servic
12. e 5 1 Technical Description cccececceeeeeeceeeeeeees 5 2 Troubleshooting ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeneeeeee DIAN MOVE aiora aiea a aa a D4 THErMiStOr siiret iiaeaae 5 5 Condensate PUMP cecceeeececeeeeeeeeeceeeeceees 5 6 Float Safety Switch cceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeee Options amp Accessories 0 0 0 cece cece eee eee eee ee eeeeeeeeees Wiring Diagram cccccccccccceceseseceseseseseseneeeees Service Parts sssi inean e oka aap ia Warranty necie e a a e aid ee eee 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 R175 dehumidifier AWARNING 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 R175 as a bench or table It must always be used in the upright position Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 1 Safety Certifications The Phoenix R175 conforms to standards ANSI UL 474 and CSA C22 2 No 92 2 Specifications Part No 4026300 Power 6 1 amps 110 120 VAC Grounded Water 92 pints day AHAM 80 F 60 Removal 21 gal day maximum saturation Blower 230 CFM without external ducting 210 CFM 15 IWG external static Refrigerant 1 Ib 10 oz R 22 Charge Operating 33 F to 105 F Range Filters 12 x 12 x 1 Pleated Media MERV 7 Duct
13. mperature 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 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 COMPRESSOR CONDENSER Figure 3 Refrigeration system 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 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
14. sate 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 condensate hose and the one screw attaching the pump bracket to the compressor support 5 Replace the pump hose wiring bolts and housing in the reverse order 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 Figure 6 Picture of the float safety switch To replace the float safety switch 1 Unplug the dehumidifier 2 Remove the front housing 3 Unplug the float safety switch wires from the wire harness 4 Remove the one screw attaching the pump and float switch bracket to the compressor support 5 Remove the pump from the reservoir and slide out the float switch from under the compressor support 6 Replace the float pump wiring bolts and housing in the reverse order Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 6 Options amp Accessories 4025568 Air Filter Pleated 12 x 12 x 1 MERV 11 4024750 Intake Flex Duct 12 x 25 Metallize Polyester 4024935 Lay Flat Duct 10 Round x 250 Roll To order contact Therma Stor LLC at 1 800 533 7533 7 Wiring Diagram
15. ted air flow 4 Upper housing is not sealed to lower housing Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 Compressor runs with POWER button OFF 1 Defective relay 2 Defective control board 3 Upper housing not sealed to tower No hour meter display when the HOURS button is pressed 1 Unit is plugged in 2 Battery charge is low Replace battery 3 Defective control board 5 3 Air Mover The motorized impeller has a PSC motor and internal thermal 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 Li Unplug the dehumidifier Figure 4 Thermistor attached _ to the refrigerant line Remove the front housing Cut cable ties and remove aluminum tape Remove control panel Unthread thermistor from control housing grommet Detach thermistor from control board jumper J4 Reassemble thermistor and dehumidifier using the above procedure in reverse BOs Cleo Qs hit Figure 5 Picture of pump and reservoir www thermastor com sales thermastor com 5 5 Condensate Pump The internal conden
16. ure and or humidity increases the evaporator temperature will rise and the thermistor will end the defrost cycle at the temperature set point l PHOENEX RESTORATION EQUIPMENT Figure 2 Phoenix R175 control board Toll Free 1 800 533 7533 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 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 3 8 Hour Meter The digital hour meter displays the cumulative time the dehumidifier has been turned on to the tenth of an hour The total hours measured is stored when the unit is unplugged The previous total will be displayed the next time the unit is turned on 3 9 HOURS Button Press the
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