1.6.1 HOW DOES THE DEHUMIDIFIER WORK?
The dehumidifier, as shown in Figure 1, consists of a
small refrigerant system and a fan. The fan pulls
humid air from the room, across the cold evaporator
coil where the water drips off into a bucket or drain
hose.
1.6.2 LOCATION FOR THE DEHUMIDIFIER
1. In order for the unit to operate effectively, all doors,
windows and other openings should be closed.
Moisture-laden outdoor air will only add to the
dehumidifier's operating load.
2. Allow at least 12 inches of space on all sides of the
unit for good air circulation.
3. Install your dehumidifier on a floor, table, or shelf.
When installing the dehumidifier on a table or shelf,
make sure the table or shelf is strong enough to
support the weight of the dehumidifier with a full
bucket. Do not sit or stand on the dehumidifier.
NOTE: The height of a table or shelf might provide
a better position from which to handle the
bucket and help prevent icing of the coils
due to colder air near the floor (such as in a
basement).
Humidity Control
• The Humidity Control can be set anywhere between
Off and Max for normal operation. If you need more
dehumidification, turn the Humidity Control toward
Max. If you need less dehumidification, turn the
Humidity Control toward Off.
• Turn the Humidity Control to Off to stop the unit
manually.
Fan Speed
• If you want to control the speed of air flow, turn the
Fan Speed toward Low or High.
Auto Shut-Off
RED : BUCKET IS FULL, POWER OFF
GREEN : OPERATING
• When the bucket is full, operation automatically shuts
down and the lamp light changes too.
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High
Low
8
Humidity Control
Fan Speed
O
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
Max.
Lo
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Hig
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Fan Speed
Dryness Control
Normal
D
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ss
Max
O
Dry
Air Out
Humid
Air In
Fan
Compressor
Side View
Bucket
Condenser
Assembly
Evaporator
Assembly
Motor
Assembly
12"
Air In
Air Out
12"
Figure 1
Figure 2
1.6 HOW TO OPERATE DEHUMIDIFIER
1.5 CONTROL
• DHA1260HL, DHA1660HL
• DHA1260HR, DHA1660HR
