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DEHUMIDIFIER
ALICE 13
ALICE 17
SERVICE MANUAL
V 10/19

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  • Page 1 DEHUMIDIFIER ALICE 13 ALICE 17 SERVICE MANUAL V 10/19...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service Manual Table of Contents Part Ⅰ : Technical Information ..............12 1. Summary ......................12 2. Specifications ....................13 3. Outline Dimension Diagram ..............14 4. Refrigerant System Diagram ..............15 5. Electrical Part ....................16 5.1 Wiring Diagram ..................16 5.2 PCB Printed Diagram ................
  • Page 3 Service Manual Abbreviations Used Within this Manual: Abbreviation Clear Words OFDN Oxygen free and dry nitrogen Personnel protective equipment Lower flammability level Upper flammability level Hydrocarbon INTRODUCTION ATTENTION Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating the GREE Hydrocarbon Air– Conditioner unit. Careless installation and operation could cause severe injuries to operators, workers and damage to the air-conditioner unit itself.
  • Page 4 Service Manual Notices General Safety Instructions Please pay careful attention to these safety instructions, to avoid risks to people and property. Before starting work on maintenance read this manual thoroughly and pay particular attention to the relevant chapters. Regardless of further requirements of the country, in which the equipment will be installed: assembly, first start up, technical service, maintenance and repair and as well as dismantling and disposal have to be carried out by authorised personnel only.
  • Page 5 Service Manual ONLY original Working on components with safety-relevant functions jeopardise the safe operation of the GREE (OEM) installation. In case it is necessary to replace components, only use approved parts from GREE spare-parts are Electric, the Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) or Gree released or authorised components. permitted for The system contains the refrigerant R-290 (propane).
  • Page 6 Service Manual Basics in RAC Knowledge of the basic SI standard units for temperature, pressure, mass, density, energy. Understanding of the basic theory of refrigeration systems including the functions of the main components in the system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, thermostatic expansion valves). Understanding how to read a refrigerant flow chart and an electrical circuit diagram.
  • Page 7 Service Manual HC R290 Refrigerant Lssues Please notice that the unit is filled with propane. Details to this refrigerant are found in chapter “refrigerant”. Propane is highly flammable and leads to explosion under certain conditions. Inappropriate treatment of the unit involves the risk of severe damages of people and material.
  • Page 8 Service Manual Flammability Three components are needed simultaneously for causing fire: 1. Oxygen 2. Ignition source 3. The flammable concentration of HC For ignition, the concentration of HC in air has to be between the lower and upper flammable limits. If the concentration is below the lower flammability limit (LFL) of about 2% by volume in air, there is not enough HC for combustion.
  • Page 9 Service Manual First Aid Measures Inhalation: Remove the affected person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artifi respiration. Give external cardiac massage if necessary. If the person is breathing but unconscious, place them in the recovery position. Obtain medical assistance immediately.
  • Page 10 Service Manual DO NOT USE WATER JET Special protective equipment for fire fighters: In confined spaces use self-contained breathing apparatus Hazardous combustion products: Incomplete combustion may form carbon monoxide. Accidental Release Measures Immediate emergency action: Further actions: · Clear people away from the area to a safe place ·...
  • Page 11 Service Manual The HC leak de- tector is indeed a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) device! Sign plate to protect and mark the working area. Appropriate detectors, suitable for hydrocarbons, must be available and operational all the time. Appropriate tools and appliances must be available and ready for operation.
  • Page 12 Service Manual Pressure—Temperature Chart HC Refrigerant R-290 Temperature Absolute pressure Gauge pressure °C °F kPa(g) bar(g) PSI(g) 111,12 1,11 16,12 11,12 0,11 1,61 -38,2 116,00 1,16 16,83 16,00 0,16 2,32 -36,4 121,05 1,21 17,56 21,05 0,21 3,05 -34,6 126,27 1,26 18,31 26,27 0,26...
  • Page 13 Service Manual HC Refrigerant R-290 Temperature Absolute pressure Gauge pressure 51,8 654,81 6,55 94,97 554,81 5,55 80,47 53,6 673,40 6,73 97,67 573,40 5,73 83,17 55,4 692,38 6,92 100,42 592,38 5,92 85,92 57,2 711,75 7,12 103,23 611,75 6,12 88,73 731,51 7,32 106,10 631,51 6,32...
  • Page 14: Part Ⅰ : Technical Information

    Service Manual Part Ⅰ : Technical Information 1. Summary 492000080 492000081 Technical Information...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Service Manual 2. Specifications Model 492000080 492000081 Product Code Rated Voltage 220-240 220-240 Power Rated Frequency Supply Phases Rated Dehumidification Capacity Pint/D Power Input Current Input Set Humidity Range 35/80 35/80 Air Flow Volume (H/M/L) 115/-/100 115/-/100 Fan Motor Speed (H/M/L) r/min 1100/-/950 1100/-/950...
  • Page 16: Outline Dimension Diagram

    Service Manual 3. Outline Dimension Diagram Unit:mm Technical Information...
  • Page 17: Refrigerant System Diagram

    Service Manual 4. Refrigerant System Diagram evaporator air in capillary air out condenser fan motor compressor Dehumidifying principle of dehumidifier: When temperature is decreased to the temperature point of dew, water vapor in humid air will condensate. Dehumidifier is dehumidifying the air by using this principle. During operation of the system, air will pass through evaporator and condenser in turn and then be discharged due to centrifugal blade.
  • Page 18: Electrical Part

    Service Manual 5. Electrical Part 5.1 Wiring Diagram ●Instruction Symbol Symbol Color Symbol Symbol Color Symbol Name White Green Jumper cap Yellow Brown COMP Compressor Blue Grounding wire YEGN Yellow/Green Black Violet Orange /,48,' 78%( /(9(/ 6:,7&+ 7(03 6(1625 02725 &1 &1 78%(...
  • Page 19: Pcb Printed Diagram

    Service Manual 5.2 PCB Printed Diagram Silk Screen on Main Board ● Top view 1 Compressor relay 5 Fan relay 2 Piezoresistor 6 Connecting wire of display panel 3 Fuse 7 Interface of water level switch 4 Interface of fan ●...
  • Page 20 Service Manual Silk Screen on Display Board ● Top view 1 Timer button 5 Reset button for filter 9 Button for setting humidity (-) 2 Buzzer 6 Wire connection 10 Dual-8 nixie tube Needle stand for ambient temperature 3 Fan speed button 11 Button for setting humidity (+) sensor Needle stand for tube...
  • Page 21: Function And Control

    Service Manual 6. Function and Control 6.1 Control Panel Instruction Notes:1.Water bucket must be correctly installed for the dehumidifier to operate. 2. Do not remove the bucket while unit is in operation. 3. When the unit is connected to power, "POWER" indicator on control panel will be on and the unit will give out a sound. 4.Each time pressing the effective button on the control panel will give out a "beep"...
  • Page 22 Service Manual Other Instructions 1. Alarm Warning If bucket is full or not locked into place for over 3min, buzzer will give out a beep for 10s to remind you to empty bucket or put it back into the correct place. 2.
  • Page 23: Introduction Of Basic Mode Function

    Service Manual 6.2 Introduction of Basic Mode Function 1. Basic functions of system (1) Drying mode ① Dry conditions and process: under operation status a. When set humifity≤ambient humidity-5%, compressor and fan will operate. b. When set humidity≥ambient humidity+5%, compressor stop operation. c.
  • Page 24 Service Manual FILTER button and then this indicator is off. BUCKET FULL indicator: the indicator blinks if bucket full protection is occurred or the water tank hasn’t been installed well. (3) Timer OFF control 2h or 4h timer OFF can be set. Timer off can be set under on status. Timer setting is recorded every 30min by memory function. (4) Display of nixie tube (green) Under on status, the nixie tube displays current humidity.
  • Page 25: Part Ⅱ : Maintenance

    Service Manual Part Ⅱ : Maintenance Refrigerant Safety Precautions: 1. This unit adopts R290 refrigerant. System maintenance 7. Notes Maintenance is strictly prohibited. 2. If the refrigerant leaks or the pipeline is damaged, it is forbidden to conduct the maintenance. The unit should be Safety Precautions: recycled and disposed according to local regulations.
  • Page 26 Service Manual Appliance filled with flammable gas R290. Before install and use the appliance, read the owner’s manual first. Before install the appliance, read the installation manual first. Before repair the appliance, read the service manual first. The Refrigerant To realize the function of the air conditioner unit, a special refrigerant circulates in the system.
  • Page 27 Service Manual Main Tools for Maintenance 1. Electroprobe 2. Screw driver 3. Open-end wrench, inner hexagon spanner 4. Electronic leakage detector 5. Vacuum pump 6. Pressure meter 7. Universal meter 8. Soldering appliance, refrigerant container Maintenance...
  • Page 28: Operation And Maintenance

    Service Manual 8. Operation and maintenance 2) Screw the drain connector to(included in the package) the spout by turning clockwise. 8.1 Drainage Option Option 1 Emptying Manually Note: ● Do not remove the bucket when unit is in operation or has just stopped.Otherwise it may cause some water to drip on the floor.
  • Page 29 Service Manual Maintenance...
  • Page 30: Clean And Maintenance

    Service Manual 8.3 Check Before Use-season 8.2 Clean and Maintenance ● Check whether power plug and power socket are in good Warning: condition. ● Berore cleaning,turn off the dehumidifier and disconnect power. ● Check whether air fillter is clean. Otherwise it may lead to electric shock. ●...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Service Manual 9.Maintenance 9.1 Safety Principle of Maintenance 1. The maintenance spot must have good ventilation. Do not close the door or the window. 2. Do not use naked flame, including welding, smoking. Do not use power tools.Do not use mobile phone. Tell the user not to cook with naked flame.
  • Page 32: Maintenance Cautions

    Service Manual 9.3 Maintenance Cautions If it is necessary to replace components, all the components used shall be made by manufacturer. Otherwise, the supplier shall not bear the responsibility. 1. Maintenance of Electrical Parts (1)Replace the power cord and connecting wire with that of the same specification. (2) When inspecting the circuit with power on, check if there is electric leakage for the metal component such as evaporator or condenser.
  • Page 33 Service Manual (2).Replace main board Concentration Leakage test for the detector complete unit Leakage Remove panel Remove front case Remove the shielding box of electric box The qualified parts Replace main provided by board manufacturer Maintenance...
  • Page 34: Error Code

    Service Manual 9.4 Error Code DisplayCode Display Malfunction Name Unit status Possible Causes Window ● Ambient temperature sensor is loosen or is poorly connected with the terminal of display board. ● Some element of display board may have been put Ambient Temperature Compressorand fanmotor upside down and cause short circuit.
  • Page 36: Malfunction Detection Flowchart

    Service Manual 9.5 Malfunction Detection Flowchart 1. Malfunction of temperature sensor F1, F2 Start Is the wiring terminal between temperature sensor and the controller loosened or poor ly contacted? Insert the temperature sensor tightly Malfunction is eliminated. Is there short circuit due to trip over of the par ts? Make the parts upright Malfunction is...
  • Page 37 Service Manual 2. Malfunction of humidity sensor L1 Trouble shooting for malfunction of humidity sensor Humidity sensor is not connected well with mainboard check the connection Is malfunction eliminated? The foot of humidity sensor is short-circuit or the display board is short circuit Eliminate short circuit phenomenon...
  • Page 38 Service Manual (3) Malfunction of Insufficient Refrigerant protection F0 Troubleshooting for F0 malfunction Check whether the refrigerant is leaking? Heat exchangers are Clean the heat exchangers and remove Malfunction is too dirty or the air inlet/outlet eliminated. blockage of air inlet/outlet. is blocked.
  • Page 39 Service Manual 4. High-temperature overload protection H3 Start Heat exchangers are Clean the heat exchangers and remove Malfunction is too dirty or the air inlet/outlet eliminated. blockage of air inlet/outlet. is blocked. Check motor and re-install the moto Malfunction is at a normal fan speed;...
  • Page 40: Maintenance Method For Common Malfunction

    Service Manual 9.6 Maintenance Method for Common Malfunction 1. The Unit Can't Start Up Possible causes Discriminating method (dehumidifier status) Troubleshooting Confirm whether its due to power failure. If yes, No power supply, or poor After energization, operation indicator isnt bright wait for power recovery.
  • Page 41 Service Manual 4. Compressor Can't Operate Possible causes Discriminating method (dehumidifier status) Troubleshooting Connect wires according to wiring diagram to Wrong wire connection, or poor Check the wiring status according to circuit make sure all wiring terminals are connected connection diagram firmly Compressor relay on the...
  • Page 42: Exploded View And Parts List

    Service Manual 10. Exploded View and Parts List 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 The component picture is only for reference; please refer to the actual product. Maintenance...
  • Page 43 Service Manual Part Code Description Product Code 492000080 492000081 Front Panel 2000622102S 2000622102S Centrifugal Fan sub-assy 00007200003 00007200003 Propeller Housing 22206232 22206232 Centrifugal Fan 10316065 10316065 Fan Motor 1501651506 1501651506 Diversion Circle 10376045 10376045 Heat-exchange Equipment 011004060017 011004060016 Capillary Sub-assy 030006060505 030006060506 Connecting Pipe(Condenser)
  • Page 44 Service Manual Part Code Description Product Code 492000080 492000081 Front Panel 2000622102S 2000622102S Centrifugal Fan sub-assy 00007200003 00007200003 Propeller Housing 22206232 22206232 Centrifugal Fan 10316065 10316065 Fan Motor 1501651506 1501651506 Diversion Circle 10376045 10376045 Heat-exchange Equipment 011004060017 011004060016 Capillary Sub-assy 030006060505 030006060506 Connecting Pipe(Condenser)
  • Page 45 Service Manual Part Code Description Product Code 492000080 492000081 Front Panel 2000622102S 2000622102S Centrifugal Fan sub-assy 00007200003 00007200003 Propeller Housing 22206232 22206232 Centrifugal Fan 10316065 10316065 Fan Motor 1501651506 1501651506 Diversion Circle 10376045 10376045 Heat-exchange Equipment 011004060017 011004060016 Capillary Sub-assy 030006060505 030006060506 Connecting Pipe(Condenser)
  • Page 46: Removal Procedure

    Service Manual Warning: disconnect power supply before 11. Removal Procedure removal; Prohibit disassembling and maintaining the refrigeration system pipeline and parts (include evaporator, condenser, compressor,capillary, etc.) Steps Procedure Before disassembly Remove tank Draw the tank outwards to remove the tank. tank Remove front panel Remove 2 screws showing in the picture and...
  • Page 47 Service Manual Steps Procedure rear case Remove rear case Loosen 2 clasps on the filter and then remove filter the filter. Remove 6 connection screws fixing rear case. Remove 2 wire clamps and then remove rear case. wire clamps screws top cover Remove top cover Remove connection screws fixing top cover...
  • Page 48 Service Manual Steps Procedure Remove air duct Remove 2 connection screws between air duct and water tray. Lift the air duct up to remove it. a. Remove cover plate ( air duct) Remove 2 connection screws and then remove the cover plate. b.
  • Page 49 Service Manual Steps Procedure Remove electric box cover and electric box electric box cover Loosen 5 clasps between electric box cover and electric box. Then remove electric box cover. Then remove 2 connection screws showing in fig 2 and remove electric box subsequently.
  • Page 50: Appendix

    Service Manual Appendix: Appendix 1: Reference Sheet of Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion formula for Fahrenheit degree and Celsius degree: Tf=Tcx1.8+32 Set temperature Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit display display display Celsius (℃ ) Celsius (℃ ) Celsius (℃ ) (℉)...
  • Page 51: Appendix 2: Resistance Table Of Temperature Sensor

    Service Manual Appendix 2: Resistance Table of Temperature Sensor Resistance table of temperature sensor (15K) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Temp( Temp( Temp( 138.1 18.75 3.848 1.071 128.6 17.93 3.711 1.039 121.6 17.14 3.579 1.009 16.39 3.454 0.98 108.7 15.68 3.333 0.952 102.9...
  • Page 52 Service Manual Resistance table of temperature sensor (20K) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Temp( Temp( Temp( 181.4 25.01 5.13 1.427 171.4 23.9 4.948 1.386 162.1 22.85 4.773 1.346 153.3 21.85 4.605 1.307 20.9 4.443 1.269 137.2 4.289 1.233 129.9 19.14 4.14 1.198 18.13...
  • Page 53 Service Manual Resistance table of temperature sensor (50K) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Resistance(kΩ) Temp( Temp( Temp( Temp( 853.5 18.34 4.75 799.8 93.42 17.65 4.61 89.07 16.99 4.47 703.8 84.95 16.36 4.33 660.8 81.05 15.75 4.20 620.8 77.35 15.17 4.08 580.6 73.83 14.62 3.96 548.9...
  • Page 54: Appendix 3: Resistance Value Table Of Humidity Sensor

    Service Manual Appendix 3: Resistance Value Table of Humidity Sensor HIS-06 temperature and humidity characteristic5 C~14 Unit:KΩ Relative Temperature( humidity 5.35 4.92 4.55 4.23 3.95 3.70 3.47 3.25 3.05 2.87 5.80 5.33 4.93 4.58 4.27 4.00 3.74 3.51 3.29 3.09 6.29 5.77 5.33...
  • Page 55 Service Manual 1128.50 1033.61 953.39 883.90 822.61 767.78 704.83 647.37 594.51 545.56 1325.87 1213.40 1118.31 1035.94 963.29 898.30 823.48 755.17 692.34 634.16 1563.51 1430.14 1317.38 1219.71 1133.55 1056.48 967.04 885.39 810.28 740.74 1855.67 1695.83 1560.69 1443.63 1340.37 1248.00 1140.34 1042.06 951.64 867.93 2213.60...
  • Page 56 Service Manual 50.20 46.55 43.12 39.89 36.83 33.93 31.76 29.69 27.71 25.82 56.00 51.92 48.08 44.47 41.05 37.80 35.35 33.02 30.79 28.65 62.80 58.20 53.88 49.80 45.95 42.29 39.51 36.87 34.34 31.92 70.00 64.95 60.21 55.74 51.51 47.50 44.33 41.31 38.42 35.65 78.80...
  • Page 57 Service Manual 5.49 5.21 4.94 4.68 4.43 4.19 3.97 3.75 3.54 3.34 5.93 5.62 5.33 5.04 4.77 4.50 4.26 4.02 3.80 3.57 6.49 6.13 5.79 5.46 5.14 4.84 4.57 4.32 4.07 3.83 7.00 6.61 6.24 5.88 5.53 5.20 4.91 4.63 4.35 4.09 7.59...
  • Page 58 Service Manual HIS-06 Characteristic of temperature and humidity 35 C~ 45 Unit:KΩ Relative Temperature( humidity 1.20 1.17 1.14 1.11 1.08 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.95 0.93 1.27 1.23 1.20 1.16 1.13 1.10 1.07 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.97 1.34 1.30 1.26 1.22 1.19 1.15...
  • Page 59 Service Manual 89.40 82.99 76.75 70.68 64.76 59.00 55.58 52.24 48.98 45.80 42.68 103.00 95.43 88.06 80.89 73.91 67.10 63.17 59.33 55.59 51.93 48.35 119.00 110.35 101.94 93.75 85.77 78.00 73.18 68.47 63.88 59.39 55.00 139.00 129.32 119.90 110.73 101.80 93.10 86.80 80.66...
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