Comfort-Aire BHDP-701-H - Manual (Page 8)

Owner’s Manual BHD-H/ BHDP-H Portable Dehumidifier Heat Controller
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Positioning the Unit
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no
effect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a
closet, unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of
the area.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential
applications only. This dehumidifier should not be used
for commercial or industrial applications.
• Place the dehumidifier on a smooth, level floor strong
enough to support the unit with a full bucket of water.
• Allow at least 8 inches of clearance on all sides of
the unit and 15 inches above the unit for good air circulation.
(See Fig. 5).
• Place the unit in an area where the temperature will not
fall below 41°F (5°C). The coils can become covered with
frost at temperatures below 41°F (5°C), which may reduce
performance.
• Models with pumps should not operate when the
temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below to prevent condensate
from freezing inside the drain hose and damaging the pump.
• Place the unit away from sources of heat such as clothes
dryer, heater or radiator.
• Use the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books
or valuables are stored. Use the dehumidifier in a basement
to help prevent moisture damage.
• The dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be
most effective.
• Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the
room.
When using the Unit
• When first using the dehumidifier, operate the unit
continuously 24 hours.
• This unit is designed to operate with a working environment
between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F(35°C).
• If the unit has been switched off and needs to be switched
on again quickly, allow approximately three minutes for
operation to resume.
• Do not connect the dehumidifier to an electrical outlet, which
is also being used for other electrical appliances.
• Select a suitable location, making sure you have easy
access to an electrical outlet.
• Plug the unit into a electrical socket-outlet with a proper
ground connection.
• Make sure the Water bucket is correctly seated in
position otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
Fig. 5