Quest Engineering DRY70, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Page 1: ...assed thorough internal and 3rd party inspections for quality of workmanship and function Quest DRY150 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 4201 Lien Rd Madison WI 53704 1 800 533 7533 www QuestProtect com sales QuestProtect com Read and Save These Instructions Specifications subject to change without notice TS 826 05 15 1 Quest DRY70 Water Removal Rate Pints Day 65 pints 80 F 60 AH...

Page 2: ...sate Pump Kit 6 4 4 Ducting 6 4 4A Fresh Air Supply Air 7 4 4B Ducting for Fresh Air Option 7 4 4C Installation in a Basement or Crawlspace 8 4 4D Installation in an Attic 8 4 4E Installation in a Structure with No Forced Air HVAC System 9 4 4F Ducting for High Efficiency Filtration 9 4 5 Compressor Release and Noise Abatement 9 4 6 Controls 10 5 Control Package Diagram Sheet 11 6 Maintenance 12 6...

Page 3: ...Fault Circuit Interrupt outlet DO NOT use the device as a bench or table DO NOT place the device directly on structural members A drain pan MUST be placed under the unit if installed above a living area or above an area where water leakage could cause damage see local regularity code for more information Never operate a unit with a damaged power cord If the power cord is damaged it must be replace...

Page 4: ...ance at 80 F and 60 RH Water Removal 65 pints day Efficiency 4 5 Pints kWh Air Filter MERV 11 Efficiency Standard 70 Efficient ASHRAE Dust Spot Test Size 12 x 12 x 1 Power Cord 8 110 120 VAC Grounded Drain Connection 3 4 Threaded MPT Drain Hose 5 8 ID x 8 Dimensions Unit Shipping Width 12 15 5 8 Height 12 16 Depth 28 31 5 8 Weight 55 lbs 65 lbs 4 Installation 4 1 Installation Checklist CAUTION Pri...

Page 5: ...ended with a hang kit 4028111 or a suitable alternative from structural members as long as the suspending assembly supports the Quest Dry 70 s base in its entirety Do not hang the Quest Dry 70 from the cabinet Remember to place a drain pan under the unit if it is suspended above a finished area or above an area where water leakage could cause damage 4 2 Electrical Requirements WARNING WARNING DO N...

Page 6: ...ominal pipe thread adapter to the drain pan It is necessary to assemble your own drain pipe assembly utilizing 3 4 PVC pipe to get the condensate to a floor or other drain Pipe is commonly available in 10 lengths from building supply plumbing or hardware stores Slope to drain should be at least 1 drop for every 10 of run 4 3A Lifting Condensate A condensate pump may installed if lift is required t...

Page 7: ...located on the top of the unit Align screw holes and snap the panel onto the base 4 Secure the exhaust panel to the base by replacing the six 6 screws For the ideal installation draw air from the central part of the workspace and return it to the isolated areas of the workspace like the bedrooms den utility room or family room The ductwork of the existing heating system can be used to supply air t...

Page 8: ...ered before entering the building 2 Outside air will be dehumidified before entering the building if the Quest Dry 70 is running in dehumidification mode 3 Drawing air from outside and blowing inside aids in slightly pressurizing the structure This helps prevent dirty and humid air from entering elsewhere It also reduces the potential for carcinogenic radon gas to enter and provides a small amount...

Page 9: ...l area of the structure Optional Duct the supply of the Quest Dry 70 to a 8 x 8 x 8 tee damper that is 20 open to the crawlspace if desired Duct the other side of the tee to the air supply of the existing HVAC system with a backdraft damper Instead of installing a separate return to the Quest Dry 70 and if the existing system has multiple returns it is possible to select one to disconnect from the...

Page 10: ...rooms den etc By ducting this way the air inside the structure will circulate through the Quest Dry 70 to be filtered and dehumidified A 6 diameter duct is recommended for branches to the bedrooms A 8 diameter duct is recommended for branches to larger areas 4 4F Ducting for High Efficiency Filtration The Quest Dry 70 is equipped with a high efficiency MERV 11 media filter P N 4027158 For optimal ...

Page 11: ...t be sure the built in dehumidistat is set to the off position by turning it counterclokwise until it stops Failure to do so may cause the unit to sense the humidity from the wrong area WARNING DO NOT allow the yellow lead from the unit to contact the red lead or the white lead from the unit or damage to the transformers will result The Quest dehumidifier is controlled using five color coded wires...

Page 12: ...NG Allowing yellow wire to contact red or white wire will destroy the transformer Dehumidifier on Connect yellow and blue wires Fan only on Connect yellow and green or brown wires Accessory power 24volt AC power supply available for HVAC accessories between yellow and white and or red wire Red and white wires are common with each other Quest DEH 3000 dehumidification ventilation control YELLOW BLU...

Page 13: ...age to the unit and invalidate the product warranty 6 2 Optional Fresh Air Intake Check and clean the screen on the outdoor fresh air intake port seasonally The screen may become plugged during the seasons when there are many particles in the outdoor air To replace the filter remove the filter door from one of the sides of the Ultra Aire 70H by pushing the snap button in and gently pulling to door...

Page 14: ...quest quest 1 800 533 7533 Quest DRY 70 Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions 14 www QuestProtect com sales QuestProtect com FOR HVAC INSTALLER ONLY 7 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 15: ...n unnecessarily on the defrost control FOR OWNER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 8 Optional Parts List Quest Dry 70 Part No Description 4030671 Filter MERV 11 4030113 Pump Kit 4029908 Hang Kit 4023647 8 Gravity Damper 4020646 8 Butterfly Damper 4027415 8 Flex Duct 4020177 8 Flex Duct insulated 4027430 Register Head 8 4020126 Register Grill White 9 Service Parts List Quest Dry 70 Part No Description 4029567 Co...

Page 16: ...gerant during normal operation A flooded evaporator should maintain nearly 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 a...

Page 17: ... 10 Optional Condensate Pump Safety Switch open Unit Test to determine problem 1 Detach field control wiring connections from main unit 2 Connect the yellow and green pigtails from the main unit together only the fan should run Disconnect the wires 3 Connect the yellow and blue pigtails from the main unit together the compressor and fan should run 4 If these tests work the main unit is working pro...

Page 18: ...remain closed when the ventilation timer is not activated to prevent over ventilating the structure when the unit is dehumidifying or recirculating the indoor air The electric ventilation timer operates on 24 Vac from the control circuit DO NOT connect high voltage to the damper motor or damage to the motor may result DO NOT force the blade of the damper by hand or damage to the damper motor may r...

Page 19: ...t present proof of purchase lease upon request by use of the warranty card receipt invoice or other reasonable and reliable means The end user is responsible for normal care This warranty only applies to residential applications and is void if the Quest Dry 70 Dehumidifier is used in commercial and or industrial applications including but not limited to water treatment facilities and industrial pr...