How It Works; Installation Requirements - Field Controls FC-60DH Quick Start Manual

HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS
Field Controls dehumidifi ers use an integrated humidistat to monitor the conditioned space. When the
relative humidity goes above the selected setpoint, the dehumidifi er will energize. Air is then drawn
across an evaporator coil, which is cooler than the dew point of air. This means moisture will condense
out of the air. The air is then reheated through the condenser coil and distributed back into the room.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
• The area where the dehumidifi er is located should be sealed with a vapor barrier.
• If the unit is installed in a crawl space, all vents should be sealed.
• For proper ventilation, neither the inlet or discharge should be positioned against a wall. The inlet
needs a minimum of 12" clearance and the discharge requires a minimum of 36" clearance.
• For the best air diff usion, install the unit so that a side panel faces the wall.
• Field Controls dehumidifi ers are only intended for operation when the unit is upright and level with
the feet on the ground (unless using a Field Controls Hanging Kit).
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
1. Place dehumidifi er on a level surface.
• Do not place unit directly on vapor barrier. For example, use blocks or pavers to create a level
surface.
• If unit has been turned or fl ipped so that the compressor did not remain upright, place the
unit on a level surface and wait a minimum of 2 hours before proceeding.
2. Set up the drain line
• The drain line should be routed to a suitable drain on the outside.
• THE DRAIN MUST FLOW DOWN WITH NO LOOPS OR DIPS.
• Recommended Drain Option- Transition to PVC Pipe
1. Cut a piece of 3/4"OD PVC that is approx. 6" long.
2. Insert cut PVC into a 3/4" elbow.
3. Attach PVC+elbow to a 3/4"OD length of PVC to drain.
Keep the length of PVC as short as possible.
4. Insert the open end of dehumidifi er drain tube into 6"
piece of PVC so that it does not extend into elbow fi tting.
5. For a proper fl ow, a minimum downward slop of 1" per
10' run is required.
6. Support the PVC tubing so that it maintains a smooth downward fl ow to drain.
3. Plug unit into a dedicated 15 amp GFCI protected outlet.
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