1. Important user information 1.1. Intended use Munters dehumidifiers are intended to be used for the dehumidification of air. Any other use of the unit, or use which is contrary to the instructions given in this manual, can cause personal injury and damage to the unit and other property.
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Read through the manual before the dehumidifier is installed and used. Contact your nearest Munters office if you have any questions about the installation or the use of your dehumidifier.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier WARNING • The unit must not be splashed with or immersed in water. • All electrical installations must be done by an authorized electrician in accordance with local regulations. An incorrect installation can cause electrical shock hazards and damage to the unit.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 3. Function overview The desiccant rotor is the adsorption dehumidifying component in the unit. The rotor structure is com- prised of a large number of small air channels. The desiccant rotor is made of a composite material that is highly effective in attracting and retaining water vapour.
• Any damage to the unit must be documented with photos. • Any visible damage must be reported in writing to Munters within 3 days and prior to installation of the unit. • Discard the packaging material according to local regulations.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 4.3. Storage CAUTION Always unplug the unit from the power supply when not in use. Follow these instructions if the dehumidifier is to be stored prior to installation: • Place the dehumidifier in an upright position on a horizontal surface.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 5. Installation 5.1. Safety WARNING All electrical installations must be done by an authorized electrician in accordance with local regulations. An incorrect installation can cause electrical shock hazards and dam- age to the unit. The unit must never be connected to another voltage or frequency than what is speci- fied on the identification plate.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier ComDry M160L 1. Process / Reactivation air 2. Dry air 3. Condensed water 5.3. Open system The dehumidifier is placed outside the space to be dehumidified. The installation is used to solve the following problems: • When moisture damaged objects are to be dehumidified.
Always leave minimum 10 cm space between the unit and the wall. 5.5. Installation of the unit ComDry M160L is designed to be mounted on a wall using the wall bracket included in the delivery of the unit. See the separate wall bracket leaflet.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 11. Finally put the hose on to the drain pipe and lock the hose using a hose clamp. 5.6. Ducts and hoses When installing ductwork between the dehumidifier and the inlet and outlet connections, the following recommendations should be observed: •...
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 5.8. Electrical connections The dehumidifier is delivered with a 2.7 m long power cable, with a plug for connection to an earthed outlet. WARNING All electrical installations must be done by an authorized electrician in accordance with local regulations.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier Remove the cover. CAN bus ports with empty termination plugs. 5.10. Accessories Wall bracket The wall bracket is included in the delivery as the unit must be mounted on a wall. Stub pipe kit Used when there is a need to connect an inlet duct or hose to the dehumidifier.
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ComDry M160L Dehumidifier Remote control Makes it possible to control the unit from a distance, delivered with a 10 m cable. External signal box Used when there is a need to connect to an external control system. Remote RH/T sensor For external measuring of humidity and temperature.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 6. Operation 6.1. Safety WARNING The unit must not be splashed with or immersed in water. The unit can restart automatically without warning following a power cut. Do not operate the unit if the power cable or plug is damaged, risk of electrical shock.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 6.3. Humidity control The ComDry dehumidifier is equipped with a sophisticated microprocessor based control system. This, in combination with the built-in humidity/temperature sensor in the process air inlet, makes it possible to set both the control and presentation of the humidity to either relative humidity (RH%), dew point (Dp °C) or absolute humidity (X gr/kg).
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 6.5. Control panel overview RH1 55% Humidity menu Temperature menu Alarm indicator Time menu Functions menu Operation indicator Power menu Alarm menu On/Off button Menu button Function Up/Right button Enter/Confirmation button Down/Left button NOTE For more information about the control system and the operation of the dehumidifier, see the ComDry Control System Supplement or Quick Guide.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier Press the On/Off button (C) once to start the dehumidifier. If the measured humidity is lower than the Set Value, the green operating indicator (B) will start to flash in a long on/short off sequence. Depending on fan mode setting, the process fan will run or not. The unit is now in stand-by mode.
It is recommended to contact Munters for service or repair. Operating faults can occur if the unit is maintained insufficiently or incorrectly. Munters Service can offer a service plan adapted to suit the conditions of a specific installation. See contact details at the back of this manual.
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 7.3. Filter change Process air Push the filter frame down. Pull the filter frame out and remove it from the unit. Remove the old filter. Replace it with a new filter and install the frame.
Check rotor drive belt and drive motor. fault Check through the dry air outlet that the rotor ro- tates at approximately ten revolutions per hour. If rotor does not rotate, contact Munters. Alarm message: Unit is connected to the Check mains supply.
The diagram shows approximate process air dehumidification capacity as a function of the process air temperature for three different air humidity conditions. This may not, depending on conditions, correspond to actual drained water volume. For detailed information, contact your nearest Munters office. X-axis = Temperature, process air (°C) Y-axis = Dehumidification capacity (kg/h)
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 9.4. Technical data Process air Free-blowing air 50/60 Hz (m³/h) Rated airflow at 40 Pa (m³/h) Max. static pressure 50/60 Hz (Pa) Fan motor power (kW) 0,09 Reactivation air Heater power (kW) 0,84 Factory set reactivation temperature (Rt) limit (°C) Temperature increase across heater (°C)
ComDry M160L Dehumidifier 10. Disposal The unit and consumables must be disposed of in accordance with applicable legal requirements and regulations. Contact your local authorities. If the rotor or filters have been exposed to chemicals that are dangerous to the environment the risk must be assessed.
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