DCA DCA500 Owner's Manual

DCA DCA500 Owner's Manual

Swimming pool dehumidifier

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SWIMMING POOL
DEHUMIDIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL
I N S T A L L A T I O N
O P E R A T I O N
M A I N T E N A N C E

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  • Page 1 SWIMMING POOL DEHUMIDIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL I N S T A L L A T I O N O P E R A T I O N M A I N T E N A N C E...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY A QUALIFIED PERSON OR PERSONS BEFORE INSTALLATION CONTENTS Introduction ............2 Location/Mounting .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    As circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in stated above, the DCA system will control moisture and in this manual and on tags and decals affixed to the many cases heat and cool the pool room enclosures.
  • Page 4: Location/Mounting

    O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L LOCATION/MOUNTING CONTINUED Units may be field installed by suspending from ceilings or placed on mounting platforms made of materials of sufficient strength to prevent vibrations and sound resonance.
  • Page 5 M A N U A L ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Chart A Fuse & Ampacity Rating The DCA unit is factory pre-wired. Field wiring is limited to power wire and the installation of wiring for 24V The control wiring should be done according to the controls.
  • Page 6 100 CFM per LOW VELOCITY DUCT STANDARDS register is recommended. Refer to DCA manual for air volumes and static pressure 5. Ceiling fans can be used, local codes permitting, to specifications of units. Special attention should be given to insure more complete air circulation.
  • Page 7 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L Return Supply Dehumidifier Mechanical Room Skylights TYPICAL DUCTED POOL ROOM INSTALLATION 30° Or Less Not Acceptable SMACNA DUCT DESIGNS Intake 20° Or Less Not Acceptable 25 W Or More Recommended Discharge Duct Turns...
  • Page 8 Refrigerant should be added added. Refrigeration lines (field supplied) should not exceed at the remote condenser coil. 50 feet in length. Contact DCA when longer lengths are need. In the event the remote condenser coil will not accept all ATTENTION INSTALLERS the additional refrigerant needed, add remaining at the receiver in the dehumidifier.
  • Page 9: Air Flow Balancing

    Chart A Supply Return Air Balancing Port Locations CHART B Shows the static pressure drop across the reheat condenser coil at standard CFM for each DCA model at .5 E.S.P. Chart B STANDARD STATIC PRESSURE DROP (INCHES W.C.) UNIT AT .5 E.S.P.
  • Page 10 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L If pressure differential reading differs from the chart, the UNIT OPERATION following steps should be taken: ATTENTION INSTALLERS / OPERATORS Main power to the unit crankcase heater must be on for 1.
  • Page 11: Unit Start-Up Procedure

    DCA2500 18 x 25 x 1 before attempting to operate the Dehumidifier. Startup DCA3000 20 x 25 x 1 report must be completed and returned to DCA or warranty is void. DCA3300 20 x 25 x 1 DCA3500 20 x 25 x 1 The following check list must be verified before start-up of unit.
  • Page 12 The O.D. size of the supply and return water piping must needs attention. It is the responsibility of the pool or spa not be downsized from the connection on the DCA manager to test the water chemistry daily with a pool water Dehumidifier.
  • Page 13 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L LEGEND Note: This is a generic drawing. Location 1. DCA Water Cooled of piping and components may vary from Dehumidifier unit to unit. 2. Optional Remote Condenser (A/C) A.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L TROUBLESHOOTING (The following is a guide for the owner/user to follow in the event the unit malfunction. If further service is required, a qualified service technician must be called.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 15: Service Diagnosis

    O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SERVICE DIAGNOSIS (The following is a guide intended for use by qualified service personnel only. CAUTION High Voltage and refrigerant under high pressure present.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Compressor will not start Broken or loose wire.
  • Page 16 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SERVICE DIAGNOSIS (The following is a guide intended for use by qualified service personnel only. CAUTION High Voltage and refrigerant under high pressure present.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION High head pressure Low air flow.
  • Page 17 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SERVICE DIAGNOSIS continued (The following is a guide intended for use by qualified service personnel only. CAUTION High Voltage and refrigerant under high pressure present.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION High suction pressure High air flow.
  • Page 18 DCA 2500/WH • DCA 3000 • DCA 3000/WH • DCA 3300 • DCA 3300/WH • DCA 3500 • DCA 3500/WH • DCA3800 • DCA 3800/WH DCA 4000 • DCA 4000/WH • DCA 4200 • DCA 4200/WH • DCA 5400 • DCA 5400/WH • DCA 7000 • DCA 7000/WH • DCA 8000 DCA 8000/WH •...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    All the associated freight CONTRACTOR FOR THE LENGTH OF HIS costs will be paid for by the contractor or owner. If DCA WARRANTY, IF ANY, AND THEREAFTER THE has determined that the returned part was subjected to OWNER.
  • Page 20: Startup Requirements

    O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L STARTUP REQUIREMENTS The following items are required and must be completed In addition a refrigeration mechanic from the installing before startup can be performed by the manufacturer’s contractor must be on site with the following tools.
  • Page 21 CONTACT INFORMATION Susan Petersen, Office Manager ........262-377-7501 spetersen@dehumidifiercorp.com Gary Metzger, Sales Coordinator .

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