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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Susan Petersen, Office Manager ........262-377-7501 spetersen@dehumidifiercorp.com Gary Metzger, Sales Coordinator .
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