Dehumidifier

Instruction Manual

Model DH-320/A
 CONTENTS
Safety Warnings 2

Operation consideration 5

Construction & controls 6

Function selection 8

Preparation for use 10

Operation 12

Maintenance 14

Continuous drainage 16

Specifications 17

Trouble-shooting 17

Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the

dehumidifier.

This manual contains important instructions for its correct operation.

Please retain for future reference.

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 Safety Warnings

Please read this section carefully before operating your dehumidifier.

The warning and the cautions stated in this section must be observed for safe operation

Warning: means improper operation may result in a serious injury or death to a person.
Caution: means improper operation may result in an injury or damage to property.
Shows prohibited operation
Shows Compulsory condition
Shows Caution condition

Warnings
In case of any abnormality turn off the dehumidifier, disconnect the power
and contact RS technical support Power off and remove plug

Never attempt to turn off the dehumidifier by disconnecting the plug. Prohibited

Never modify the dehumidifier. Do not attempt to disassemble or Prohibited

service the unit.

To avoid the risk of the electric shock, never connect of disconnect Prohibited
the plug with wet hands.

Make sure plug is clean and free from damage. Make sure it fits Clean or replace plug
socket securely

Do not operate near flammable materials or gasses. Prohibited

Do not spray chemicals on to unit

To prevent damage, do not place the dehumidifier near heat sources Prohibited

The power cord must not be damaged or modified. Do not allow objects to Prohibited
rest on the cord. Do not pull on the cord or bundle during operation.

Avoid damage to the power cord; take care not to trap or pinch cord. Prohibited

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 Do not insert foreign objects into the dehumidifier Prohibited

Remove collected water from the tank. Do leave water in the unit if is not Dispose of water
used for extended periods of time. Dispose of water appropriately, do not
drink water.

The dehumidifier must be used on a level and stable surface. Use in flat ground

To prevent collected water from freezing do not use the dehumidifier Prohibited
at ambient temperatures below 0

For indoor use only. Prohibited

Avoid Exposure to direct sunlight Prohibited

.

Do not spill water on to the dehumidifier. Switch off & disconnect Prohibited
from supply. Mop up excess water & allow to dry

Do not use unit for specialized environmental applications. Caution

If in doubt please contact RS Technical Support

Do not use solvents or chemical cleaners. Prohibited

For continuous drainage make sure that the drain hose is set properly Check hose
without a rising slope.

Be aware of where units exhaust is directed Prohibited

Do not place anything on top of unit. Prohibited

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 Disconnect and remove plug if unit is not to be use for extended periods
When removing plug be sure to hold by molded plug only

Care must be taken when using in confined spaces Prohibited

.

Do not remove or disable the float in the water tank.. Prohibited

Do not obstruct air vents. Do not place object immediately in front of the Prohibited
dehumidifier

Periodic checking of air filters and water collection or drainage is Schedule regular checkups
advised as failure may reduce efficiency or cause the unit to shutdown

Before cleaning or routine maintenance switch off and disconnect power

Make sure the unit is empty of water before moving. Use handle provided Empty water
to transport water container

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Operation considerations
Defrost operation
The evaporator within the dehumidifier can frost over during normal operation (at
temperatures of approx.15 or less). The unit automatically removes the frost at intervals of
approximately 30 minutes or more (for a duration of approximately 5 minutes).While this
unit performs this cycle both the dehumidifying function and the air cleaning function are
suspended

Do not turn off or disconnect the unit during the defrosting operation.

This dehumidifier is not suitable for sustained lowering of humidity (approx.50% or less)

This dehumidifier is designed to remove uncomfortable levels humidity in daily life and for
enhanced indoor drying. It is not suitable for sustaining very low humidity levels

Room temperature rises during dehumidifier operation.

This dehumidifier does not have a cooling function. It produces heat during normal operation
which will have an effect on the surrounding environment. Further more any temperature
changes will be respective to the size of the room it is located in. Therefore appropriate
considerations should be taken when deciding how and where to locate this unit.

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 Construction & Controls
Front Back

Advised installation distances

Accessory
Air Cleaning
Filter 1 piece

Installation
For efficient and safe operation of
the dehumidifier. The unit should
be ideally located taking in to
account the spacings shown.
Note: Since the unit generates
heat, special care should be taken
around the exhaust

Note
In case of interference, keep
electrical equipment at least 70cm
away form the dehumidifier

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Controls
Control panel Indicators
Light off
Light on
Light flashing *

Lamp lights up and The indication of current Press Timer Select

the operation stops Environment humidity. switch to set the duration
automatically when the for automatic stopping.
water tank is filled with
water (approx..4.0L)

The timer lamps show

the remaining time
of operation

Press Mode switch Press ON/OFF switch

to select the modes to start operation, to
of operation (see later) Stop press the switch
again.

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 Function Selection
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To dehumidify a room to a comfortable level MODE

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To dehumidify a closet or storage area

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To aid the drying process and reduce moisture levels

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To aid in the drying of water based spills

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To dehumidify a small space and inhibit the formation of
mould

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To reduce odors and provide a pleasant environment

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The built-in memory stores the last operation of dehumidifier once
the mode has been selected. The unit returns to that operation
when the Power button is pressed and the unit is switched on again.
(In case of power failure or disconnection, the unit returns to its default
settings.)

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 Operation mode Automatic
Open either flap and orientate for optimum operation
The dehumidifying operation stops automatically when
humidity drops below approx. 60%. The dehumidifier
continues the air cleaning operation only (Automatic
operation lamp remains illuminated.)
Operation mode Continuous
Open either flap and orientate for optimum operation
The initial timer setting is2H, settings can be changed
to 4Hor8H by pressing the Timer button successively
Be sure to locate the dehumidifier in such a manner that the
tank side is easily accessible.
If used in a confined space try to reduce the amount of air
flow allowed in from outside the target area
Continuous operation with additional air flow
Open either the upward flap or the downward flap for drying
Uniformly specific areas.
Continuous operation with the downward flap open.
Open the downward flap for air outlet only.
Continuous operation with the spot flap open.
Open the spot flap of air outlet only.
Air Clean
Note: This unit is not intended for use as an exclusive air
cleaner.
Open either flap and orientate for optimum operation
Air cleaning function does not work without suitable filter.

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 Preparation for use

Installation of dehumidifier air filter.

1. Remove the back cover.
Use the indents to lift away cover

2. Remove the filter holder from the back cover.

Filter holder is clipped to the inside of the cover.
The filter holder then unclips and is ready for the filter

3. Installing/changing filter.
Remove the filter out of its packaging and put in
the filter holder. Repeat in reverse step 2, placing
the filter holder on the clips of the back cover with the flat surface
facing up, and set the holder to the four catches in the
cover (with the convex portions of the holder upward).
Replace the cover securely, pressing its perimeter making sure
It is flush
In case of incorrect alignment of the filter, the cover cannot be correctly replaced.
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Replacing the cover.

To ease installation, install

one side of the cover first, and
then the other.
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Water tank orientation.

NB. The dehumidifier will not operate if the water tank
Is full of water or it is not located correctly.
How to remove
Draw the water tank gently toward you by holding the
Concave sides of the tank.
How to install
Push the tank horizontally and gently. The
handle folds down flat within the take.
Take care, not to damage to level float in either operation

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Emptying water from a water tank
1. Remove water tank from the dehumidifier and fold up handle
2. Tilt the tank to the direction as shown. and slowly empty
the water out of the tank.
3. Set the tank in the dehumidifier taking care not to damage the
level float.

Note
As part of the dehumidifiers operation, water is
collected in the water tank.. Once the tank is full,
the dehumidifier stops automatically and the
buzzer sounds.
The buzzer will sound for 10 seconds while the
tank is removed for emptying.
For continuous draining, see the page 16.

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 Operation
Please note:
The dehumidifier will stop automatically after the duration set by the timer(2H,4H OR 8H)
If the unit is set to Continuous mode, the initial timer setting is 2H.You can change the
Setting to4H or8H.
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Plug in dehumidifier to power outlet

Automatic mode lamp will flash.
Make sure that the water tank is set property.

Orientate air outlet flaps for desired operation.

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Press power switch.

Automatic mode lamp will light up.

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Select desired operation by pressing Mode switch.

Each time the mode switch is press, the mode indicator lights up in turn as shown
and that operation mode will be changed. If the wrong mode is selected the modes
can be cycled around as shown

With timer selected, the time duration indicator shows the remaining time.

The unit will shut down after the preset time selected

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Warming
To avoid damage to the power cord, do not pinch the cord in a door.
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Caution
Be sure when using in confined spaces that there is sufficient ventilation
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Stopping operation
Press power switch again.
The mode select indicator will go out and unit will shut down.
Once the unit has stopped, close any flaps and remove and dispose of any collected water.

Buzzer Note:
Be sure to allow free airflow movement though the unit. If the unit does not have sufficient air movement around
Whenever a function is selected the buzzer will sound indicating a change in operation.
it, overheat protection devices will stop the dehumidifier from working properly.
Due to the nature of this device the dehumidifying operation commence approximately 3 minutes after the unit is
first connected or restarted after a power failure.
Immediately after a power failure, the Automatic mode lamp will flash. Press the Power switch to restart the
units operation
The Efficiency of the dehumidifier is dependant on air flow around the unit. For optimum efficiently, try to avoid
excessive opening and closing of windows and doors.
For the best performance, operate the dehumidifier under the normal operating temperatures. For safety purposes
the dehumidifying operation will stop automatically and change to air cleaning when the ambient temperature
exceeds approx. 36.
Initial circulation of refrigerant may cause sounds from within the dehumidifier when the unit is first started.
However after the circulation is stable, the sound will diminish.

To change the timer setting To stop the timer operation To cancel the timer operation
press timer select Switch Press Power Switch Press timer Select Switch
until desired time is i The timer lamp will go off.
reached .

Notes
Except for Continuous mode operation, the timer setting will be cancelled whenever the
Mode switch is pressed. Set the timer again after pressing Mode switch, if necessary.
The timer stops when the water tank is full of water. After the tank is emptied, the timer will
start.

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 Maintenance
Warning
To avoid of the risk of electric shock. never connect or disconnect
plug with wet hands

Cautions
Turn off the unit and disconnect the power plug before cleaning or
other routine maintenance.
Do not remove the float lever from the water tank.

If unit is not used for extended periods of time.

1.Unplug unit, bundle the power cord, and hang at the back of the unit on the hooks provided
2.Empty the water tank, wipe dry with cloth and replace in position.
3.Clean air clean filter.
4.For storing, stand the unit upright and avoid the exposure to the direct sunlight.

Important
To avoid malfunction or abnormal sound, keep unit upright.

Body of dehumidifier
To clean wipe dehumidifier with a dry soft cloth.
To remove heavy dirt, use a damp cloth
(Never use a wet cloth for cleaning the controls)
To avoid deformation or cracking, do not use thinners
or solvent cleaners.
Chemical cleaners may cause colour changes to unit.
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Water Tank
Pull out the water tank using indents and take it out.
Remove the tank cover and wash the inside of the
tank with water and mild detergent.
Avoid scratching, do not use abrasives.
Do not remove the float lever from the tank.
Wipe off water from the outside of tank with a cloth.
Replace the cover of the tank and replace..
Pass the handle through the hole of the tank cover
as shown. Tank cover
Hole
Tank Handle
Float lever

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Back & Side Air Intakes (Maintenance every 2 weeks)
Dehumidifying efficiency will be reduced if the
air filter becomes clogged. filter holder
Remove front cover from unit and remove filter
filter holder. Remove air filter from cover
Pull the side of holder towards you and release
it from the unit. Repeat for the other side
To dislodge dust from filter, use a vacuum
cleaner or shake lightly.
If the filter is heavily fouled. Wash in warm
water using a neutral detergent.
Rinse well and leave unit dry.
Replace filter and return to unit. filter holder Front cover

Air Clean filter (Maintenance every 6 months)

The life span of an air filter is approx.6 months.
Replace filter are model No.: DH-320/A
Model No. of Anti bacteria Air clean FILTER: dh-320-14

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 Continuous Drainage

Cautions

For continuous drainage, ensure that drain hose is correctly set Ensure drain hose
without a rising slope.

To prevent the water from freezing, do not use the dehumidifier

and drain hose at ambient temperature below 0 Prohibit

If there is a suitable drain nearby, you can opt for the continuous draining option. This function
enables the dehumidifier operation for hours as it is not necessary to empty the water tank. Before
converting, be sure to turn off the dehumidifier and disconnect the power plug.
Requirements for continuous draining:
Hose for draining (vinyl hose)
Length: Distance to drain+approx.30cm
Inner diameter: 15mm
Outer diameter: 20mm or less

Make the hose opening

To make the opening, remove the cover for the drain
hose by means of a flat screw screwdriver. This will
need to be repeated on internal cover as well

Fit a drain hose.

Remove water tank and fit adaptor to internal drain.
Ensure retaining screw is fitted. Put the drain hose
through the opening and fit to the adaptor securely

Return the water tank as before

The unit will not be operated without the tank. Even if not in use.

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 Specifications

Model No. DH-320/A

Power Supply 220V~240V (50HZ)
De-humidity Capacity 19 (30/80%)
Power Consumption 340W
Capacity of water tank 5.0L (auto shut off)
Net weight 12kg
Dimensions Height 572mm, Length 390mm, Width 286mm
Room Temperature 5-35
The specification may be subject to change without notice

Trouble shooting
Prior to contacting RS, please check for the following:
Malfunction Points to be checked Measures to be taken Ref.
page
Check to see if the power is disconnected. Insert the plug into electric outlet
fully and securely
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Check to see if the water tank is full of Empty the water tank.
No operation water
2
Check to see if the water tank is not set Set tank in to correct position
properly in position.
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Check to see if all the air flaps are closed. Open one of the flaps
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Dehumidified Check air filters for blockages. Clean the filters as specified or
volume is low replace.
12
Check to see if the air vents are Remove obstacles from the air
blocked up vents.
12
Check to see if the dehumidifier is in air Change the operation mode to the
clean mode dehumidifying mode
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Loud noise Check to see if the unit is not installed as Install the unit on a level and
while operating Specified. stable floor
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Operation stops Check to see if the room temperature is The dehumidifying operation will
during higher than the usable operating start automatically when the
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dehumidifying temperature. temperature lowers
Drying function Check to see if drying area is not exposed Try to exposed the drying area
not working to the exhaust from the unit. to the air flow
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efficiently Check to see if the room temperature is Drying becomes less efficient at
too low lower temperatures.
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 Note the following phenomena are normal under standard operating conditions

Phenomenon Reason
Operation stops The unit is defrosting (See the page5 )
occasionally
Dehumidified Dehumidified efficiency is less when the room temperature is low (see the page 6). The unit
volume is small stops dehumidifying because the humidity in a room drops to 60% or less while in
Automatic mode. (See page 5).
Humidity remains The room size may be too large .(see the page5)
high Doors or windows may be opened and/or closed frequently.(see the page5)
The dehumidifier is used to close to moisture emitting devices (some types of heaters).
Bad smell during While the humidity levels are high mould can form. When the unit is operating it will raise
operation area temperatures and increase air flow.
Sound is produced Circulation of the refrigerant may cause sound until levels have stablised.
from unit

The buzzer sounds The buzzer sound when the water tank is full of water.

Please record the following items.

Model DH-320/A
Purchase Date
Supplier RS Components UK
Address PO Box 99, Corby,
Northants.,
NN17 9RS
TEL: Tel: 01536 201234
Fax: 01536 405678
Web address http://rswww.com

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