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Quest CDG 174 

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

  

1-877-420-1330

 

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www.QuestHydro.com

info@QuestHydro.com

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
4.  Defective control board.
Unit removes some water but not as much as expected.
1.   Air temperature and/or humidity have dropped
2.  Check to make sure humidistat is set high enough
3.   Humidity meter and/or thermometer used are out of calibration
4.   Unit has entered defrost cycle
5.   Air filter dirty
6.   Defective defrost thermistor
7.   Low refrigerant charge
8.   Air leak such as loose front cover
9.   Defective compressor
10.   Restrictive exhaust or inlet ducting
Unit runs but does not pump water.
1.   Hose kinked or plugged
2.   Pump motor defective
3.   Pump check valve plugged
4.   Bad connection in pump circuit
5.   Hose disconnected internally
6.   Defective control board
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
Compressor runs with POWER button OFF.
1. Defective relay
2. Defective control board
3. Upper housing not sealed to tower

Summary of Contents for CDG 174

Page 1: ...oceed 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 pa...

Page 2: ...5 2 5 Ducting 5 2 6 POWER Button 5 2 7 PURGE Button 5 2 8 Humidistat 6 2 9 HOURS Button 6 2 10 DEFROST Light 6 2 11 Defrost Cycle 6 2 12 Low Pressure Control 6 3 Maintenance 7 3 1 Air Filter 7 3 2 Sto...

Page 3: ...nd service DO NOT INSTALL UNIT WITH THE SERVICE PANELS INACCESSIBLE Avoid directing the discharge air at people or over the water in pool areas If used near a pool or spa be certain there is NO chance...

Page 4: ...sate 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 2 1...

Page 5: ...it overlaps the outside of the collar The duct and collar may then be quickly attached to the Quest CDG 174 by snapping the collar over the four screws at the blower outlet 2 6 Power Button Press the...

Page 6: ...evaporator temperature does not reach the desired temperature the compressor will start after 15 minutes The system will start a timed defrost cycle The timed defrost cycle ensures the unit will cont...

Page 7: ...evel in the reservoir 5 Flush with water 4 Service CAUTION Servicing the Quest CDG 174 with its high pressure refrigerant system and high voltage circuitry presents a health hazard that could result i...

Page 8: ...d 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...

Page 9: ...ycle 5 Air filter dirty 6 Defective defrost thermistor 7 Low refrigerant charge 8 Air leak such as loose front cover 9 Defective compressor 10 Restrictive exhaust or inlet ducting Unit runs but does n...

Page 10: ...ure in reverse 4 6 Thermistor Replacement The defrost thermistor probe is inserted into the coil measuring coil temperatures and reacts accordingly To replace thermistor 1 Remove top cover and filter...

Page 11: ...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 Remove tie wrap h...

Page 12: ...4 1 COMPRESSOR RELAY LOW PRESSURE SWITCH COMPRESSOR R C S PUMP NC NO YEL TERMINAL BLOCK WIRE CAPACITOR COMPRESSOR CAPACITOR IMPELLER SAFETY PROBE IMPELLER CAPACITOR 2 6 20 BLK 13 16 19 WHT 12 WHT 9 1...

Page 13: ...citor Impeller 15mfd 371V 1 4035235 07 14 Thermistor not shown 1 4034716 01 15 Cord 14ga 25 1 4037569 16 Compressor 11 9KBTU R410a 1 4034763 17 Overload Compressor 1 4034033 18 Evaporator Coil 1 40344...

Page 14: ...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 unauthori...

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