How It Works; Where To Position - ecofort ecoQ 20L Instruction Manual

How It Works

This product is a dehumidifier. It controls relative humidity by passing the air through the unit,
forcing the excess moisture to condensate over the cooling elements. Contact with this cold surface
causes the moisture in the air to condense. This condensed water then drains safely into the water
tank. The dried air then passes through the condenser where it is slightly warmed and re-enters the
room at a slightly elevated temperature.

Where to Position

Excess moisture will travel throughout your home, in the same way that cooking smells waft to every
room in the house. For this reason, the dehumidifier should be positioned, so that it can draw this
moist air towards it from all over the home.
Alternatively, if you have a serious problem in one area you can begin by positioning the
dehumidifier close to this area and later moving it to a more central point.
When positioning the dehumidifier, ensure that it is placed on a level surface and that there is a
minimum of 10 cm of space on either side of the unit to allow for efficient airflow.
If you move the unit, it should first be switched off and the water tank emptied.
We do not recommend the use of an extension lead, so please try to ensure that the unit is
sufficiently close to a fixed mains socket. If it is necessary to use am extension lead, please ensure
the diameter of the wires of the cable is at least 1 mm².
When the dehumidifier is in operation, outside doors and windows should be closed when necessary
for most efficient use.
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