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4.2 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.

1.   Unit is in defrost cycle, DEFROST light on
2.   Defrost thermistor defective
3.   Loose connection in compressor circuit
4.   Defective compressor overload
5.   Defective compressor
6.   Defective relay
7.   Low refrigerant charge

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
7.  Low refrigerant charge

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.   Humidity meter and/or thermometer used are out of 

calibration

3.   Unit has entered defrost cycle
4.   Air filter dirty
5.   Defective defrost thermistor
6.   Low refrigerant charge
7.   Air leak such as loose front cover
8.   Defective compressor

9.   Restrictive exhaust or inlet ducting
10. Thermistor connection detached from board

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 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

Bypass door remains open.

1.   Ambient temperature above set point.
2.  Defective actuator.
3.  Defective board.
4.  Loose connection between board and actuator.

Bypass door remains closed.

1.  Ambient temperature below set point.
2.  Defective actuator.
3.  Defective board.
4.  Loose connection between board and actuator.
5.  Loose temperature sensor connection.

4.3 Air Mover Replacement

The blower has a PSC motor and internal thermal overload 
protection. If defective, the complete assembly must be 
replaced.
1.   Unplug power cord
2.   Remove the front cover
3.   Remove the 5 screws attaching blower inlet ring

Summary of Contents for 4028600

Page 1: ... read and operate Recessed 12 Wheels Allows greater maneuverability on the job site and efficient storage Rolls over obstacles with ease MERV 11 Pleated Media Air Filter The Phoenix 270HTx is one of the most effective and versatile drying devices available The Phoenix 270HTx features more water removal 161 pints per day AHAM and higher grain depression than other refrigerant dehumidifiers while dr...

Page 2: ... walls and other obstructions to air flow Table of Contents Introduction 1 1 Specifications 2 2 Operation 2 2 1 Transporting the Phoenix 270HTx 2 2 2 Location 2 2 3 Electrical Requirements 3 2 4 Condensate Removal 3 2 5 Ducting 3 2 6 Power Switch 3 2 7 Pump Purge Switch 3 2 8 Hour Meter 3 2 9 Defrost Control Adjustment 3 2 10 Hours Button 3 2 11 Defrost Light 3 2 12 Low Pressure Control 3 2 13 Aut...

Page 3: ...un for 30 seconds Always manually purge the water reservoir before transport or storage Turn off the power and allow the plugged in de humidifier to rest 15 minutes before the final purge 2 8 Hour Meter The digital hour meter displays the amount of time the dehumidifier has been turned on to the tenth of an hour The hour meter continuously cycles between total machine hours and job hours every 3 s...

Page 4: ...uce biological growth is to flush the unit with a bio fungicide that is approved for use with copper aluminum and polyethylene 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 quart of the chemical through the heat exchanger 4 Hold in the pump purge switch to reduce the water level in the reservoir 5 Flush with water 4 Service CAUTIO...

Page 5: ...e and or humidity have dropped 2 Humidity meter and or thermometer used are out of calibration 3 Unit has entered defrost cycle 4 Air filter dirty 5 Defective defrost thermistor 6 Low refrigerant charge 7 Air leak such as loose front cover 8 Defective compressor 9 Restrictive exhaust or inlet ducting 10 Thermistor connection detached from board Unit runs but does not pump water 1 Hose kinked or pl...

Page 6: ...wiring bolts and cover in the reverse order 4 6 Refrigerant Charging If the refrigerant charge is lost due to service or a leak a new charge must be accurately weighed in If any of the old charge is left in the system it must be removed before weighing in the new charge Refer to the unit nameplate for the correct charge weight and refrigerant type 4 7 Compressor Capacitor Replacement This compress...

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Page 8: ...9606 13 Capacitor Impeller 15mfd 371V 1 4033031 07 14 Thermistor 1 4032644 15 Thermistor Bulkhead 1 4028581 16 Cord 1 4032315 17 Compressor 10 2KBTU R410a 1 4029176 18 Overload Compressor 1 4029177 19 Evaporator Coil 1 4028565 Item Description Qty Part No 20 Condenser Coil 1 4028566 21 Condensate Pump 1 4023649 22 Fan Motorized Impeller 1 4026657 23 Inlet Ring 1 4028564 24 Wire Duct Collar 1 40285...

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Page 10: ...ranty 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 reasonable control Limitations and Exclusions If any Phoenix 270HTx Dehumidifier part is repaired or replaced the new part shall be warranted for only t...

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