Comfort-Aire BHDP-701-H - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATING THE UNIT
Heat Controller BHD-H/ BHDP-H Portable Dehumidifier Owner’s Manual
3. Condensate Pump Drainage
Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain or a suitable
drainage location by attaching the factory supplied pump drain hose
(0od=1/4”) to the pump drain outlet on the rear of the unit.
• Before activating the condensate pump, ensure that the garden hose,
continuous drain hose and Adapter A subassembly are removed from
the unit. Be certain that the continuous drainage outlet is plugged
securely. (See Fig. 14).
• Next insert the factory supplied pump condensate hose into the pump
discharge outlet. Ensure that the connection is secure to prevent water
leaks by slightly tugging on the hose gently. (See Fig. 15).
• Direct the opposite end of the pump’s drain hose toward the floor drain
or other suitable drainage location, ensuring that there are no kinks in
the hose to obstruct condensate drainage. Ensure that the end of the
hose is level or directed downward into the drain for proper drainage.
• Press the button labeled pump on the control panel, then select the
desired relative humidity level and fan speed to activate the pump.
When the bucket is full, the pump will begin to operate . NOTE: The
pump may sound noisy when it starts to work for the first 3-5 minutes.
This is a normal phenomenon.
ATTENTION: If the pump operation light blinks when the pump is
operational, this means there is a problem with the pump feature that
requires trouble shooting. CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
• Ensure the pump’s strainer is not clogged. To check the strainer and/or
unclog it. Remove the bucket. Simply pull down the condensate pump’s
inlet hose. The strainer is a small screened cup, which can easily twist
off to be cleaned. Remove only debris from the screen of the strainer
and twist it back on the pump inlet hose. Push the pump inlet hose
back into the proper position and re-install the bucket. (See Fig. 16).
• Check that the pump’s drain hose is not kinked or has anything
blocking the condensate from draining.
• Turn on the unit. Ensure the bucket is empty, then re-install it. Be
certain it is properly seated.
• Turn off the unit, then turn on again. If the error repeats, call for service.
CAUTION:
• Do not use the pump feature when the outdoor temperature is equal
to or less than 32°F (0°C), otherwise condensate may freeze inside
the pump’s drain line, blocking condensate removal and possibility
damaging the pump. Make sure to empty the bucket once a week when
using the pump drainage feature.
• When the pump drainage feature is not being used, remove the
pump drain hose from the outlet by pushing the pump’s drain outlet
connection toward the cabinet while pulling the pump drain hose
outward, away from the cabinet. (See Fig. 17).
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Fig. 14 Continuous Drain Plug
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Garden Hose,
continuous drain hose
segment and Adapter A
Pump Drain Outlet Pump Drain Hose
Pump Inlet Hose
with Strainer
Push the connector
toward the cabinet
Pull the pump
drain hose away
from the cabinet
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