Setting Up a Drying Area
Managing the electrical consumption
The dehumidifier should be plugged in to grounded electrical outlet. In large
disaster environments, you will find the use of optional 230v to 115 volt
converters helpful. This allows you to use the electricity from the electric stove
or oven which in turn will leave the electricity from the wall available for your air
movers. These converters will minimize tripping of electrical breakers when
lots of air movers and dehumidifiers are present.
Create a closed drying chamber
The dehumidifier should be operated in an enclosed space, as this creates a
drying chamber. Close all doors, windows or areas that open to the outside to
maximize the unit’s water removal efficiency. Inside the drying chamber, air
should circulate freely. Open interior doors and turn on Air Movers to increase
the circulation.
Position the dehumidifier
Place the dehumidifiers in the center of a room and keep it away from anything
that could prevent airflow into and out of the unit.
Managing the rising temperature
The dehumidifier warms the air as it removes its moisture. Room temperatures
of about 68
o
F to 84
o
F are usually in good condition for drying. In summer
months while drying flooded homes, set the A/C to 68
o
F with the A/C blower on
constant (ON). This will circulate the air in the entire home to make sure the dry
air is distributed evenly. In the winter, please set the heater to at least 65
o
F
with the blower set to the “ON” position. When storing or transporting the unit in
temperatures below 60
o
F, place the dehumidifier in the room for about an hour
(when possible) before turning it on. This will allow the unit to acclimate to the
warmer temperature and minimize the coils from freezing up and having to go
through it’s defrost cycle.
CAUTION!
Never operate the DriStorm dehumidifier at temperatures above
100
o
F. It could damage the machine and building contents.
Error Messages
Message Icon
Description
Er01
“PUMP ON”
flashing
Problem with pump or pump tube is kinked.
Er02
N/A
Check coil temperature sensor at the side of coil and its
sensor cable.
Er03
N/A
Check ambient temperature sensor in the front of the
coil and its senor cable.
Note:.
When Er01 or Er02 error message comes up, the dehumidification will stop
automatically. The machine will be back to STANDBY MODE and it won
’t be
automatically turn off unless you do so. Contact your local distributor for service.
When Er03 error message comes up, the dehumidification is still on. Contact your
local distributor for service.
Indication Light:
Status
Colors
Description
Off
N/A
Machine has been turned off.
On
Red
Machine has been turned on.
On
Green
Machine start dehumidification.
Maintenance
WARNING!
Always unplug any dehumidifier before performing maintenance
procedures.
