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LGR Dehumidifier
R250 |
Electro-Mechanical Controls
Installation, Operation & Service Instructions
- READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
This manual is provided to acquaint you with
the R250 dehumidifier so that installation,
operation and maintenance can proceed
successfully. Ultimate satisfaction depends
on the quality of installation and a thorough
understanding of this equipment. The R250
dehumidifier is built around tested engineering
principles and has passed a thorough
inspection for quality of workmanship and
function.
R250 LGR DEHUMIDIFIER
• Coated Coils
• The Phoenix R250 removes 135 pints per day at AHAM,
(80°F/60%RH).
• 310 CFM, 8.3 amps
• Operating Temperatures - up to 110°F
• Heavy-Duty Condensate Pump
• Compact Design
• Telescoping Handle
• Patented ByPass™ Technology
Specifications subject to change without notice.
USEPHOENIX.COM
|
PHOENIX R250
PN
Patent: thermastor.com/patents
800-533-7533
4043400
TS-1250
1/23 Rev. A
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- Page 1 R250 LGR DEHUMIDIFIER • Coated Coils • The Phoenix R250 removes 135 pints per day at AHAM, PHOENIX R250 (80°F/60%RH). • 310 CFM, 8.3 amps 4043400 • Operating Temperatures - up to 110°F •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Purchase Date_____________________________ Dealer’s Name_____________________________ Read the operation and maintenance instructions carefully before using this unit. Proper adherence to these instructions is essential to obtain maximum benefit from your Phoenix R250 dehumidifier. WARNING • It is designed to be used INDOORS ONLY. -
Page 3: Specifications
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 1 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS The Phoenix R250 conforms to unified standard UL 60335- 2-40. 2 SPECIFICATIONS Part No. 4043400 Power 8.3 amps, 120 VAC, Grounded Water 135 pints/day @ AHAM (80°F, 60%) Removal... -
Page 4: Operation
• It must always be used in the upright position. 3.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The Phoenix R250 plugs into a common grounded outlet on a 15 amp circuit. It draws 8.3 amps at 80°F, 60% RH. If used in a wet area, a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is required. -
Page 5: Ducting
If the R250 is located in the unaffected area, the intake can be ducted with 12” flex duct (see accessories in section 6). Attach the flex duct to the top cover by hooking the spiral wire under the four tabs. -
Page 6: Power Switch
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 3.7 POWER SWITCH The power switch (right of hour meter) lights up when the unit is turned on. The unit will continue to run in all conditions until the switch is turned off; there is no dehumidistat. -
Page 7: Bypass Control
4 MAINTENANCE 4.1 AIR FILTER The Phoenix R250 is equipped with a pleated media air filter that must be checked regularly. The standard filter is a MERV-11 high efficiency filter. Operating the unit with a dirty filter will reduce the dehumidifier’s capacity and efficiency and may force the unit into defrost causing the compressor to cycle “off”... -
Page 8: Storage And Freeze Protection
4.2 STORAGE AND FREEZE PROTECTION There are two issues to consider when the Phoenix R250 is stored between uses and both pertain to water trapped in the unit. The first is biological growth and the second is damage caused by freezing. The effects of the trapped water can be greatly reduced if precautions are taken to remove as much as possible before storage. -
Page 9: Technical Description
Refrigeration system 5.1 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The Phoenix R250 uses a refrigeration system similar to an air conditioner’s to remove heat and moisture from incoming air and to add heat to the air that is discharged. Hot, high pressure refrigerant gas is routed from the compressor to the condenser coil. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING No dehumidification, neither air mover or compressor run and power switch does not light when ON. 1. Unit unplugged or no power to outlet. 2. Power switch defective. 3. Loose connection in internal wiring. -
Page 11: Air Mover
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions Unit removes some water but not as much as expected. 1. Air temperature and/or humidity have dropped. 2. Humidity meter and/or thermometer used are out of calibration. 3. Unit has entered defrost cycle. -
Page 12: Condensate Pump
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 5.4 CONDENSATE PUMP The internal condensate pump removes water that collects in the reservoir. To replace the condensate pump: 1. Unplug the unit 2. Remove the front housing 3. Unplug the pump wires from the wire harness 4. -
Page 13: Wiring Diagram
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 7 WIRING DIAGRAM USEPHOENIX.COM 800-533-7533... -
Page 14: Service Parts
R250| LGR Dehumidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 8 SERVICE PARTS Part No. Description 4039458 Top Cover 4026979 Top Cover Catch 4026978 Top Cover Hinge 1154019 Hex Bolts, 1/4”–20 x 4” 4 1154014 Hex Bolts, 1/4”–20 x 1.75” 4026344 Handle Weldment 4026851 Wheel, 12”... -
Page 15: Warranty
(but all warranty periods will be extended by the period of time, if any, that the Phoenix R250 Dehumidifier is out of service while awaiting covered warranty service).
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