Installation Instructions INSTALLATION BY A HVAC PROFESSIONAL IS RECOMMENDED The Quest 185 Cool is a split system dehumidifier with sensible cooling that is integrated into the heating and cooling system to provide the ultimate in comfort, health and property protection through: •...
THIS SYMBOL MEANS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO HEED THEM CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR MATERIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. Registrations The Quest 185 Cool conforms to unified standard UL 474 and CSA Standard C22.2 No. 92. WARNING! 120 VOLTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OR SERVICING, AND LEAVE POWER DISCONNECTED UNTIL INSTALLATION OR SERVICE IS COMPLETED.
DEHUMIDIFIER SET UP Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Important Precautions • The dehumidifier is designed to be installed indoors in a space that is protected from rain and flooding. • Install the dehumidifier with enough space to access the back and side panels for maintenance and service.
CONDENSING UNIT SET UP Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions CAUTION! THIS SYSTEM CONTAINS BOTH REFRIGERANT AND OIL. SOME RUBBER ROOFING MATERIAL MAY ABSORB OIL AND CAUSE THE RUBBER TO SWELL WHEN IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH OIL. THE RUBBER WILL THEN BUBBLE AND COULD CAUSE LEAKS. PROTECT THE ROOF SURFACE TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO REFRIGERANT AND OIL DURING SERVICE AND INSTALLATION.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Condensate Water Removal Condensate drains by gravity via the drain port. Use 3/4” male NPT PVC pipe. Route drain pipe to drain. Install a trap if possible. Take care when installing drain pipe to drain port. Use an adjustable wrench to secure the drain port. An optional condensate pump kit may be installed if a lift is required to dispose of the condensate.
Quest offers a variety of control devices for use with the Quest 185 Cool. The control is to be located remotely from the dehumidifier and placed in the space to be conditioned. A low voltage (24 Volt) control MUST be used with the Quest 185 Cool and MUST be connected with low voltage (18-22 gauge) thermostat wire.
CONDENSING UNIT Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The condensing unit requires a dedicated 120Vac 20 Amp circuit capacity. Install a properly sized branch circuit disconnect (20 Amp) within sight of the unit. The Installer must supply the power wiring for the condensing unit.
LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Line Set Isolation — The followin The installer must supply a line set (1/4” liquid line, 3/8” gas line) suitable for use with R410a refrigerant to connect the indoor unit REFRIGERANT LINE SET —...
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LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions When installing the line set: • Make sure the lines are suitable for use with R410a. • Do not crush the lines and always allow a minimum bend radius of 2 inches.
LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Brazing the Line Set WARNING! POLYOL ESTER (POE) OILS USED WITH HFC-410A REFRIGERANT ABSORB MOISTURE VERY QUICK- LY. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM BE KEPT CLOSED AS MUCH AS POS- SIBLE.
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LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions CAUTION! THE DEHUMIDIFIER IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY PRESSURIZED WITH A CHARGE OF INERT GAS AND WITH RUBBER PLUGS IN THE LINES. PURGE THE INERT GAS FROM THE DEHUMIDIFIER BY REMOVING THE RUBBER PLUGS IN THE LIQUID AND GAS LINES TO RELEASE THE INERT GAS BEFORE CONNECTING THE LINE SET.
LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Leak Test Line Set and Dehumidifier Manifold Gage Set When checking the system charge, use a manifold gage set that features low loss anti-blow back fittings. Manifold gage set used with HFC-410A refrigerant systems must be capable of handling the higher system operating pressures.
LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Evacuating the Line Set and The Dehumidifier 1. Remove the valve cores from the service ports on the liquid and gas line stubs using no-loss valve core removal tools.
LINE SET INSTALLATION Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Charging the System The condensing unit is pre-charged with 42 oz. of HFC-410A refrigerant. The installer will add HFC-410A refrigerant for the dehumidifier and line set. 1. Calculate the amount of HFC-410A required by determining the length of the line set and performing the calculation below: 11oz + 2.2oz per every 10 feet of line set length = Total charge required...
The control and the control wires leaving the Quest 185 Cool are numbered and color-coded to prevent confusion. Depending on the control, some of the wires leaving the Quest 185 Cool may not be used. For safety, the uncon- nected wires should be covered with wire nuts. Be sure to consult the electrical schematic in this manual or inside the access panel of the Quest 185 Cool before making control connections.
CONTROLS Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions A low voltage control must be used with the Quest 185 Cool. Five Color Coded Wires Control Operation Green (or brown) Fan control Blue Dehumidification (fan and compressor) control 24 VAC power transformer neutral side (common with white)
Relay Refrigerant Charging WARNING! SERVICING THE QUEST 185 COOL WITH ITS HIGH PRESSURE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM AND HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY PRESENTS A HEALTH HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH, SE- RIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
SERVICE Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting CAUTION! TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED HVAC TECHNICIAN. Symptom Possible Reason Troubleshooting Procedure Neither fan nor com- 1. Dehumidifier unplugged or WARNING! pressor no power to outlet. running.
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SERVICE Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Possible Reason Troubleshooting Procedure Fan is not running. 1. Loose connection in WARNING! Dehumidification fan circuit. or fan is being called 2. Obstruction prevents fan ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: for.
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SERVICE Quest 185 Cool Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting CAUTION! TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED HVAC TECHNICIAN. Symptom Possible Reason Troubleshooting Procedure WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: ELECTRICAL POWER MUST BE PRESENT TO PERFORM SOME TESTS. THESE TESTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
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