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SURNA 250 PPD
DEHUMIDIFIER
OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Model: 3-250
March 2019
s u r n a . c o m

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  • Page 1 SURNA 250 PPD DEHUMIDIFIER OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Model: 3-250 March 2019 s u r n a . c o m...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications Technical Description Warnings Warranty Information Installation Instructions Operation Instructions Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 250 PPD PHYSICAL 3-250 Length 25.4 in Width 30 in Height 17.3 in Weight 135 lbs Electrostatic Air Filter 11.69” x 22.25” x 1” Condensate Drain 3/4” NPT ELECTRICAL Volts - Phase 208/230V Single Nominal Current Draw 12.8A / 12.0A...
  • Page 5: Technical Description

    Accumulator Compressor Figure 1 - Dehumidifier Refigeration System Overview The Surna dehumidifier uses refrigerant R410a is transferred from the incoming air to the liquid on the vapor compression cycle to remove refrigerant causing it to evaporate. This is the point heat and moisture from the environment.
  • Page 6: Warnings

    DANGER: Risk of death/serious injury if danger isn’t avoided. the Surna dehumidifier device. Failure to follow the directions provided could cause damage to the SAFET Y SYMBOLS USED dehumidifier equipment and/or accessory equipment,...
  • Page 7 DO NOT use this unit as a bench or table. This unit must be connected to a protective earthing system prior to operation. DO NOT remove the grounded connection while power is being supplied to the Surna dehumidifier. Doing so presents an electric...
  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Equipment manufactured by Surna (“Company”), the Company’s warranty agent’s stock location, for all warranty shall exist for a period of twelve (12) months non-conforming Company manufactured Equipment from initial start-up or eighteen (18) months from date which have been returned by Customer to Company.
  • Page 9: Intended Application

    DEHUMIDIFIER ORDER CONTAMINATES. EXCEPT FOR COMPANY’S WARRANTY EXPRESSLY Below is a list of all parts provided with each Surna SET FORTH HEREIN, COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE, dehumidifier. The following are included with the order AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY (quantities are dependent on individual order).
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    A humidity controller (humidistat) is supplied with the minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) (recommended 72 inches Surna dehumidifier. To use the humidistat as a controller, (182.8 cm)) of clearance on the air intake and exhaust install the switch wire in the provided connector block sides when placed next to walls or structures.
  • Page 11 PLUMBING Condensate drains should be connected to a waste or reclamation system in order to direct the condensate out of the space. Ensure condensate lines remain unobstructed to avoid unattended spillage or drain pan overflow. Use of a p-trap (reference figure 2) is required to avoid pressure and vacuum related issues, which can negatively affect condensate drainage.
  • Page 12 MOUNTING DIAGRAM Figure 2- Installation diagram shows proper mounting of Surna dehumidifier...
  • Page 13 3 feet (recommended 72 inches) from intake or No conditioned air discharge or circulating fans within discharge of unit minimum 36 (91.5 cm) inches (recommended 72 inches (182.8 cm)) from intake or discharge of unit Figure 3- Required minimum clearances for Surna dehumidifier...
  • Page 14 24 inches (61 cm) (recommended 72 inches (182.8 cm)). No conditioned air discharge or circulating fans within minimum 36 inches (91.5 cm) from intake or discharge of unit Figure 4 - Proper unit positioning with regard to airflow for Surna dehumidifier...
  • Page 15 No conditioned air discharge or circulating fans within minimum 36 inches (91.5 cm) (recommended 72 inches (182.8 (recommended 72 inches) from intake or discharge of unit cm)) from intake or discharge of unit Figure 5 - Limited clearance offsets for Surna dehumidifier...
  • Page 16 (recommended 72 inches) from intake or discharge of unit Minimum 24 inches (61 cm) (recommended 72 inches (91.5 cm)) Minimum 24 inches (recommended 72 inches) Figure 6 - Bird’s eye view of proper installation of Surna dehumidifier with recommended clearances...
  • Page 17: Wiring Diagram

    GREEN WHITE (COM) TOGGLE SWITCH BLUE YELLOW FAN MOTOR CONTACTOR WHITE LINE NEUTRAL WHITE BLUE Supplied 230 VAC Plug/Power Cord COMPRESSOR RANCO TEMP CONTROL DELAY RELAY HUMIDITY CONTROL BLUE BLUE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM: 3-250 Figure 7 - Surna dehumidifier wiring diagram...
  • Page 18: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS To start normal operation, flip the switch on the front of the unit to the “ON” position and set the provided humidity controller to the desired setting for the space. Mounting Brackets Filter Set Screw Dehumidistat Switch Connector ON/OFF Toggle Switch Power Cord...
  • Page 19: Routine Maintenance

    3. Check filter for cleanliness. or service, verify unit is disconnected from power a. Hold filter up to light source, and check source. Servicing the Surna dehumidifier, with its for transparency. high pressure refrigerant system, high voltage i. The more light showing through, circuitry, and internal fan, presents a health hazard the cleaner the filter.
  • Page 20 CLEANING THE FILTER (CONTINUED) 5. Spray the filter with mild detergent (only if washing with water) (optional) a. When done cleaning, it should be possible to see light showing through the filter. b. If it is not possible to clean the filter to the point where light is able to shine through, the filter should be replaced.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Prior to calling Surna technical support, follow and relative humidity affect performance. Contact these troubleshooting steps. Steps 1-6 may be Surna with questions. If steps 1-6 are unsuccessful, handled by anyone with basic knowledge of the contact Surna Technical Support at 303.993.5271 dehumidifier set up;...
  • Page 22 NOTES...
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  • Page 24 1780 55th Street Boulder, CO 80301 303.993.5271 info@surna.com s u r n a . c o m...

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