Phoenix — Owner's Manual — 200 MAX (EN)

4201 Lien Rd. • Madison, WI 53704 Owner’s Manual — Phoenix 200 MAX Installation, Operation & Service Instructions Read and Save These Instructions The Phoenix 200 MAX is one of the most effective and versatile drying devices available. The 200 MAX removes more water and features better grain depression than other refrigerant dehumidifiers, while drawing only 7.4 amps of electricity. The term LGR (Low Grain Refrigerant) was created to describe the unique drying capabilities of the Phoenix 200 dehumidifier. These units were known for delivering substantially drier air, as well as for drying areas to much lower humidity levels than conventional dehumidifiers.

The Phoenix 200 MAX, an improved version of the original Phoenix 200, is the culmination of over a decade of LGR manufacturing and design expertise. The Phoenix 200 MAX LGR, High Capacity Dehumidifier • Improved water removal 16 gals/day (128 pints) AHAM (80єF, 60%) 30 gals/day maximum • Improved grain depression The driest air from an LGR • Multiple air filter options Standard 65% MERV-11, or 95% MERV-14 • Multiple ducting options 12” intake, 10” lay-flat exhaust • Less than 7.5 amps Removes the most pints of water per kilowatt • Stainless steel cabinet • Internal pump with 30 feet of hose • Five-year warranty on the sealed refrigeration system.

Phoenix 200 MAX PN 4029740 TS-608 www.youtube.com/user/usephoenix Specifications subject to change without notice. 03/15 1 www.UsePhoenix.com • sales@UsePhoenix.com Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533

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Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................1 1. Specifications ...................................................................2 2.

Operation ..........................................................................2 2.1 Transporting the Phoenix 200 MAX..........................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 Low Pressure Control...............................................3 3.

Maintenance .....................................................................4 3.1 Air Filter.......................................................................4 3.2 Storage.......................................................................4 4.

Service ..............................................................................4 4.1 Warranty.....................................................................4 4.2 Technical Description................................................4 4.3 Troubleshooting.........................................................5 4.4 Refrigerant Charging..................................................5 4.5 Blower Replacement..................................................5 4.6 Compressor/Capacitor Replacement.......................6 4.6A Checking Compressor Motor Circuits...............6 4.6B Replacing a Burned Out Compressor...............6 4.6C Replacing a Compressor- Non-Burn Out..........7 4.7 Defrost Thermostat & Timer.....................................7 4.8 Condensate Pump.....................................................7 4.9 Gravity Drain Option...................................................7 4.10 Relay.........................................................................7 5.

Options and Accessories .................................................8 6. Wiring Diagram ................................................................8 7. Service Parts List .............................................................9 Warranty .........................................................................10 1 Specifications Part No. 4029740 Power 110-120 Vac, 7.4 amps; 851 watts Water 128 pints/day @ AHAM (80°F, 60%) Removal 240 pints/day @ saturation 30 gal/day maximum @ saturation Refrigerant 1 lbs., 8 oz.

R410a Charge Blower 290 CFM Internal Condensate Pump with 20 lift, 30’ vinyl hose Operating 33°F to 105°F Range Filters 16” x 20” Optional 2” Pleated Media 30% MERV-8 Standard 2” Pleated Media 65% MERV-11 Optional 4” Mini-Pleat Media 95% MERV-14 Duct Intake – 12” Flex-Duct Options Supply – 10” Lay-Flat Warranty Five years; First year 100% of Parts and Labor Second-fifth year 100% of Parts of sealed refrigeration system. Dimensions: Dehumdifier Width 24” Height 40” Depth 21-3/8” Weight 130 lb 2 Operation 2.1 Transporting the Phoenix The Phoenix 200 MAX must always be upright when transported by vehicle. It may be tipped on to its handle and back for loading and moving by hand. Serial No.

___________________________ Purchase Date ______/______/_____ Dealer’s Name ___________________________________ 2.2 Location Note the following precautions when locating the Phoenix 200 MAX: Read the operation and maintenance instructions carefully before using this unit. Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your Phoenix 200 MAX dehumidifier. • It is designed to be used INDOORS ONLY. • If used in a wet area, plug it into a GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER . DO NOT use the Phoenix 200 MAX as a bench or table. • It must always be used in the upright position. 2 www.UsePhoenix.com • sales@UsePhoenix.com Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533

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• The air inlet on top & the side outlet must be at least 1 foot from walls and other obstructions to air flow. • If the humid area is very large, dehumidification can be improved by adding an outlet duct to circulate air to stagnant areas (see Sec. 2.5). 2.8 Hour Meter The digital hour meter measures the cumulative time that the unit is turned on to tenths of an hour. It stores its total when the unit is unplugged; the previous total will be displayed when the unit is next turned on. It resets to zero after 99,999.9 hours of operation. 2.3 Electrical Requirements The Phoenix 200 MAX plugs into a common grounded outlet on a 15 Amp circuit. It draws 7.4 Amps at 80°F, 60% RH.

Amp draw increases with increasing temperature and\or humidity. If used in a wet area, a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is required. If an extension cord is required, it must have a minimum of 14 gauge conductors if 25 feet long or less and 12 gauge conductors if greater than 25 feet long. 2.9 Defrost Control Adjustment When the Phoenix 200 MAX is used in a cool area, or the dewpoint is below 50°, frost will form on the cooling coil as it dehumidifies. When enough frost forms, the defrost thermostat will initiate the timed defrost cycle. The cycle periodically turns off the compressor while allowing the blower to run.

The frost is melted by the air that the blower draws through the cooling coil. 2.4 Condensate Removal The Phoenix 200 MAX is equipped with an internal condensate pump to remove the water that is condensed during dehumidification. This allows the condensate to be pumped 30’ with the attached hose. If the condensate must be pumped more than 20 feet above the unit, a second pump must be added to relay the condensate. If the pump fails and the unit must be used before it can be replaced, the condensate can be drained by gravity (see Sec. 4.9). DRYING TIP:

Air’s ability to absorb moisture from wet surroundings and the Phoenix 200 MAX’s ability to remove moisture from that air is greatly improved at higher temperatures. We recommend that the area to be dried be heated to over 70°F if possible. Less drying time will be required and efficiency will improve. 2.10 Low Pressure Control If the low side refrigerant pressure drops to 35 PSIG, the low pressure control opens and shuts off the compressor and blower. It is an automatically reset control. Its primary function is to prevent damage to the compressor if a leak develops in the refrigeration system.

It may also open if the unit is A) used in a cool area (below 50°F) or B) stored where it is below 40°F and then started. Under these conditions, the unit will restart within several minutes; it may cycle several times until the unit warms up. 2.5 Ducting A detachable rectangular exhaust collar is supplied that will allow 10” round lay-flat duct to be attached to the Phoenix 200 MAX outlet. Lay-flat plastic ducting is available from Therma-Stor. To attach ducting to a collar, put the plastic duct end through the collar center and roll the duct end outward so that it overlaps the outside of the collar.

The duct and collar may then be quickly attached to the Phoenix 200 MAX by snapping the collar over the four screws at the blower outlet. 2.6 Power Switch The power switch (right of hour meter) lights up when the unit is turned on. The unit will continue to run in all conditions until the switch is turned off; there is no dehumidistat. If the unit is going to run for more than 2 hours in an area below 50°F, the defrost timer should be adjusted to improve performance (see Sec. 2.9). 2.7 Pump Purge Switch This switch (left of hour meter) minimizes the water left in the condensate pump reservoir for moving or storage.

Pressing and holding the pump purge switch will cause the condensate pump to run. Hold the switch in until the flow from the condensate hose stops. 3 www.UsePhoenix.com • sales@UsePhoenix.com Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533

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3 Maintenance 3.1 Air Filter The Phoenix 200 MAX is equipped with a pleated fabric air filter that must be checked regularly. The standard filter is a MERV-11 high efficiency filter. Operating the unit with a dirty filter will reduce the dehumidifier’s capacity and efficiency and may cause the compressor to cycle off and on unnecessarily on the defrost control. The filter can generally be vacuumed clean several times before needing replacement. Replacement filters can be ordered from the factory or purchased locally if available.

DO NOT operate the unit without the filter or with a less effective filter as the heat exchange coils inside the unit could become clogged and require disassembly to clean. 4 Service CAUTION: Servicing the Phoenix 200 MAX with its high pressure refrigerant system and high voltage circuitry presents a health hazard which could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Only qualified service people should service this unit. 4.1 Warranty A warranty certificate has been enclosed with this unit; read it before any repair is initiated. If a warranty repair is required, call the factory first at 1-800-533-7533 for warranty claim authorization and technical assistance.

3.2 Storage There are two issues to consider when the Phoenix 200 MAX is stored between uses and both pertain to the water trapped in the unit: damage caused by freezing or biological growth. The effect of the trapped water can be greatly reduced if precautions are taken to remove as much as possible before storage. 1. Use the pump purge switch (see Sec. 2.7 & Fig. 4) to 4.2 Technical Description The Phoenix 200 MAX uses a refrigeration system similar to an air conditioner’s to remove heat and moisture from incoming air, and to add heat to the air that is discharged (see Fig. 2). reduce the water level in the reservoir. 2. Stretch the hose flat to drain it completely.

Walk under out of the hose to open end. If the unit will not be exposed to freezing temperatures, an alternative to reduce 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. Figure 2: Refrigeration system of Phoenix Hot, high pressure refrigerant gas is routed from the compressor to the condenser coil (see Figure 2).

The refrigerant is cooled and condensed by giving up its heat to the air that is about to be discharged from the unit. The refrigerant liquid then passes through a filter/drier and capillary tubing which cause the refrigerant pressure and temperature to drop. It next enters the evaporator coil where it absorbs heat from the incoming air and evaporates. The evaporator operates in a flooded condition, which means that all the evaporator tubes contain liquid refrigerant during normal operation. A flooded evaporator should maintain constant pressure and temperature across the entire coil, from inlet to outlet. 4 www.UsePhoenix.com • sales@UsePhoenix.com Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533

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