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Capacity - 10 pints/day Note: It is normal to hear a rattle or feel the compressor shake Important: Check the dehumidifi er for damage caused during ship- ment. If damaged, DO NOT OPERATE. Do not return to McIntire with- McIntire out prior authorization.
8. Do not store or use fl ammable chemicals in rooms with an RH below 30% . Static discharge may ignite combustible vapors and result in an explosion. 9. The DH-10 dehumidifi er runs on 115VAC/1ph/60hz power. Be sure to plug the unit into an acceptable 3 prong, grounded receptacle that has a properly rated and protected AC power source such as shore power or an inverter (if used for marine applications).
Setup and Operation Setup Check the dehumidifi er for damage caused during shipment. If damaged, do not operate. 1. Unpack the unit on a countertop or other fl at surface. 2. Attach the hose to the metal drain elbow (bottom of unit). The unit ships with a 6-foot length of 5/8 inner diameter (ID) vinyl hose.
Locating the Unit 1. On a boat, locate the unit in the galley, berth, head or wherever a moisture prob- lem exsists. 2. In a home, locate the unit in a bathroom, laundry room, crawlspace, or other mois- ture-prone area. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Dehumidifi er does not run Unit is not plugged in Plug in the unit Unit is not connected to a Check that the unit is prop- properly rated AC power source erly connected to an AC power source.
Humidity Levels Below are the optimum humidity ranges for various materials as recommended by the National Park Service (NPS). Please note that humidity is not the only agent of deterioration and other factors may need to be addressed when storing your equipment. These agents may include visible light, ul- traviolet radiation, tempurature, dirt, etc.
4. Who is the manufacturer? DH-10 Dehumidifi ers are manufactured in the USA by McIntire Company, in Bristol, CT. 5. What kind of maintenance is required on the unit? The DH-10 was designed to be maintenance free under normal operating conditions.
Calling For Service Note: Support and Warranty information can be found on the warranty card DO NOT return to McIntire Company without prior authorization and an RGA number To contact McIntire Company for repair or warranty service: 745 Clark Ave.