Therma-Stor Products Group Rx Free-Standing Dehumidification Manuel D’Utilisation
The water is discharged through a 20’ long white hose coming
from the unit bottom. The hose is about the diameter of a TV
coaxial cable and can be routed in much the same way. If a drain
is not convenient, a small hole can be drilled through the floor
or wall to access a drain or outside. The hose can be extended
if needed; it should, however, be extended with a hose of larger
inner diameter (1/4” I.D. or greater) to avoid overloading the
pump. Larger diameter hose is available from the factory or may
be purchased from many hardware stores. If the hose can not be
routed to a drain or outside, a reservoir container with an overflow
switch can be used.
from the unit bottom. The hose is about the diameter of a TV
coaxial cable and can be routed in much the same way. If a drain
is not convenient, a small hole can be drilled through the floor
or wall to access a drain or outside. The hose can be extended
if needed; it should, however, be extended with a hose of larger
inner diameter (1/4” I.D. or greater) to avoid overloading the
pump. Larger diameter hose is available from the factory or may
be purchased from many hardware stores. If the hose can not be
routed to a drain or outside, a reservoir container with an overflow
switch can be used.
If the hose is routed outside, it must exit the building with a
downward slant. This will allow the water in the hose to drain
from it when the pump shuts off, preventing it from freezing.
downward slant. This will allow the water in the hose to drain
from it when the pump shuts off, preventing it from freezing.
Pump failure will cause the unit to stop dehumidifying via a safety
switch.
switch.
2.4 Optional Reservoir Container
If the condensate discharge hose cannot be routed to a drain or
outside, it can empty into a conveniently located container. This
container (supplied by the customer) can be any size greater than
1/2 gallon. It can be emptied manually or by a pump (supplied by
the customer).
If the condensate discharge hose cannot be routed to a drain or
outside, it can empty into a conveniently located container. This
container (supplied by the customer) can be any size greater than
1/2 gallon. It can be emptied manually or by a pump (supplied by
the customer).
CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that a safety
overflow switch be used to prevent the container
from overflowing and causing potentially costly
water damage.
overflow switch be used to prevent the container
from overflowing and causing potentially costly
water damage.
2.5 Safety Overflow Switch
A Safety Overflow Switch is available from the factory (see parts
list). It consists of a float switch on a weighted cord with a male-
female piggyback plug. The cord is secured to the container with
the float and weight inside; the weight is separated from the float
and container wall.
A Safety Overflow Switch is available from the factory (see parts
list). It consists of a float switch on a weighted cord with a male-
female piggyback plug. The cord is secured to the container with
the float and weight inside; the weight is separated from the float
and container wall.
3 Operation
3.1 Top Removal
The top of the unit must be removed to access the humidity
control knob, blower switch, and standard air filter. The standard
metal top is removed by pulling it horizontally toward the front
about 3/4”, then lifting it upward (the unit front is opposite from
the side that the air comes out).
The top of the unit must be removed to access the humidity
control knob, blower switch, and standard air filter. The standard
metal top is removed by pulling it horizontally toward the front
about 3/4”, then lifting it upward (the unit front is opposite from
the side that the air comes out).
3.2 Humidity Control Adjustment
The humidity control knob is located under the removable top (top
must be lifted off to access). Turning the knob clockwise lowers
humidity. Turning it counter clockwise to the stop shuts it off.
The humidity control knob is located under the removable top (top
must be lifted off to access). Turning the knob clockwise lowers
humidity. Turning it counter clockwise to the stop shuts it off.
The dehumidifier will run continuously until the relative humidity
(RH) is reduced to the humidity control setting. Setting the
humidity control to lower RH levels will NOT increase the unit’s
dehumidification rate, it will simply run longer to reduce the area’s
RH to the setting.
(RH) is reduced to the humidity control setting. Setting the
humidity control to lower RH levels will NOT increase the unit’s
dehumidification rate, it will simply run longer to reduce the area’s
RH to the setting.
The Santa Fe Rx unit (and refrigerant based dehumidifiers in
general) will reduce a warm space’s RH to a lower level than that
of a cool space. For example, the Santa Fe Rx may reduce an
80°F space to 30% RH. However, if the same space is 65°F, it
may only reduce to a 40% RH. It is therefore pointless to set the
humidity control to excessively low levels in cool rooms. Doing so
will result in long periods of ineffective dehumidifier run time and
will consume electricity needlessly.
general) will reduce a warm space’s RH to a lower level than that
of a cool space. For example, the Santa Fe Rx may reduce an
80°F space to 30% RH. However, if the same space is 65°F, it
may only reduce to a 40% RH. It is therefore pointless to set the
humidity control to excessively low levels in cool rooms. Doing so
will result in long periods of ineffective dehumidifier run time and
will consume electricity needlessly.
A quality humidity meter is supplied upon return of the warranty
registration card; it is recommended to accurately monitor
humidity levels. Additional meters are available for purchase from
the factory.
registration card; it is recommended to accurately monitor
humidity levels. Additional meters are available for purchase from
the factory.
3.3 Blower Switch
Lifting off the top accesses the blower switch. It is located near
the humidity control dial.
Lifting off the top accesses the blower switch. It is located near
the humidity control dial.
Turning the blower switch to
FAN ON will cause the blower to run
continuously, whether the unit is dehumidifying or not. This function
is desirable if the unit is used for air filtering.
is desirable if the unit is used for air filtering.
4. Maintenance
4.1 Air Filter
The Santa Fe Rx is equipped with a standard MERV 11 65%
Efficient disposable pleated fabric air filter. Optional 95%
efficiency, 99.97% efficiency HEPA grade and activated carbon
filters are available (see Section 4.1A).
The Santa Fe Rx is equipped with a standard MERV 11 65%
Efficient disposable pleated fabric air filter. Optional 95%
efficiency, 99.97% efficiency HEPA grade and activated carbon
filters are available (see Section 4.1A).
The standard filter is located beneath the removable top. The
filter is removed by lifting the front edge up first, then the back.
It should be checked every 6 months. Operating the unit with
a dirty filter will reduce dehumidifier capacity and efficiency.If
dirty, the pleated fabric filter can generally be vacuumed cleaned
several times before needing replacement. Replacement filters
can be ordered from the factory or purchased locally if available.
Its nominal size is 16” x 20” x 2” thick. Its efficiency is 65% per
ASHRAE std. 52.1-1992.
filter is removed by lifting the front edge up first, then the back.
It should be checked every 6 months. Operating the unit with
a dirty filter will reduce dehumidifier capacity and efficiency.If
dirty, the pleated fabric filter can generally be vacuumed cleaned
several times before needing replacement. Replacement filters
can be ordered from the factory or purchased locally if available.
Its nominal size is 16” x 20” x 2” thick. Its efficiency is 65% per
ASHRAE std. 52.1-1992.
DO NOT operate the unit without the filters or with a less
effective filter. The heat exchange coils inside the unit could
become clogged which would reduce performance and require
disassembly to clean.
effective filter. The heat exchange coils inside the unit could
become clogged which would reduce performance and require
disassembly to clean.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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