General Advice; Dehumidifier Principles - Meaco DD8L Zambezi Instruction Manual

1. GENERAL ADVICE

Before putting your dehumidifier into operation for the first time, the instruction manual should be studied carefully.
After receiving the unit, you should check your dehumidifier for any transport damage. In case of damage, you
should inform the sender immediately.
Keep the packaging for the dehumidifier in a safe place in order to be able to repack the dehumidifier ready for
despatch if it requires a service. In order to save space, you can simply cut through the adhesive tape using a knife
and fold up the cardboard box.

2. DEHUMIDIFIER PRINCIPLES

You can use your dehumidifier to;
Dry rooms suffering from damp problems
Remove the 'sticky' feeling from the air in summer
Dry clothes after washing
Help to prevent condensation problems in the winter
Help to maintain a healthier humidity level in the home.
Run your dehumidifier 24/7 and allow the humidistat to decide when the
dehumidifier should turn on or off. The dehumidifier will only run when your home
will benefit from it doing so.
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Place the dehumidifier in an upright position on a flat, stable, surface or
floor.
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Ensure the dehumidifier is a safe distance from furniture, clothes and walls.
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Allow clearance as per the drawing.
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Make sure the tank is correctly fitted (if not the tank light comes on and the
machine will not run).
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Turn on the power and run the machine as per instructions below.
This dehumidifier does not come with a hose to reduce the amount of plastic in landfill. The majority of dehumidifier users
do not use a hose for continuous drainage so including one in every box just creates waste. Hoses can be purchased locally
or from your preferred dehumidifier reseller.
Smell coming from the dehumidifier
When you first use the dehumidifier and periodically afterwards you might notice a smell coming from the dehumidifier. This
is caused by the Zeolite desiccant material mixing with chemicals within your home and is not a sign that the dehumidifier
is faulty, nor is it harmful to humans or pets. The smell occurs because the Zeolite absorbs odours from the air from items
like cigarettes, cosmetics, hair sprays, building materials and new furniture. These chemicals mix together within the
desiccant and then when the desiccant is heated the new smell is discharged into the room. This smell has been described
as being like a burning smell or a sour smell. It is normal, will not last long and is not a sign of a fault. You can clear it by
running the dehumidifier in a separate space away from the source of the smell like a garage or if it is dry – outside.
To operate safely
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Do not insert small objects into the unit or this will damage it and cause a hazard.
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Do not remove the tank when the dehumidifier is running or water may leak.
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Minimum operating condition 1°C at 40%rh relative humidity.
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