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Issue 09/04
Santa Fe HC Dehumidifier
The Santa Fe HC dehumidifier performs multiple
functions in a compact enclosure, including
high-capacity dehumidification and air filtration.
True Performance
Off-the shelf, appliance grade dehumidifiers rate
their dehumidification capacities at 80°F, 60%
relative humidity (RH). The performance of these
devices drops significantly at cooler temperatures
typically found in basements and crawlspaces.
That means you may have to purchase multiple
off-the-sh
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 1 Intended Application for Santa Fe HC Features & Benefits 1 Precautions 2 For the ideal installation, draw air from the central part of 1. Intended Application 2 the home and return it to isolated areas of the home like the 2. Registration 2 bedrooms, den, utility room, or family room. The ductwork 3. Specifications 2 of the existing forced air system can be used to supply air 4. Installation 2 to the home. 4.1 Location 2 4.1A In Humid Area, No Ducting 3
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4.1A in Humid Area, No Ducting (Fig. 4) The simplest installation is to place the Santa Fe HC in the humid area with no ducting. To ensure Inlet Output optimal performance the air inlet and the outlet of the unit must be at least 1' from walls and other obstructions to air flow. Figure 4: Installation in humid area with no ducting. 4.1B In The Humid Area, Duct Inlet and/or Outlet (Fig. 5) Inlet If the humid area is large or has high ceilings, dehumidification can be improved by adding
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4.1D In A Remote Area, Duct Outlet Only (Fig. 7) A simplified remote installation method than above uses ducting between the Santa Fe HC discharge and the humid room; the Santa Fe HC inlet draws air from the room in which it's located. This works well if Output there is an adequate air flow path between the two rooms; e.g. high door undercut, louvered door or wall grill. This eliminates the need to remote mount the humidity control. WARNING Inlet Before installing the dehumidifier in the mann
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4.5 Drainage and Trap 6 Operation The Santa Fe HC requires a trap. Unit should be located in an area where the unit’s condensate (water) may be easily routed 6.1 Humidity Control Adjustment to a suitable drain. Figure 13: Humidity control dial. Thread the PVC barb fitting into the drain outlet on the front of the unit. Push the hose onto the barb fitting past two barbs minimum to ensure a good fit. Figure 10: PVC Figure 11: Drain outlet barb fitting. Route the drain hose through the trap as sho
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6.2 Blower (Fan) Switch the refrigerant pressure and temperature to drop. It next Turning “ON” the fan switch will cause the unit's internal enters the evaporator coil where it absorbs heat from the incoming air and evaporates. blower to run continuously, whether the unit is dehumidifying or not. This function is desirable if the unit is used for air circulation. Turning “OFF” the fan switch will cause the unit’s internal blower to run only while the unit is dehumidifying. Figure 15: Blower fan
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Evaporator coil frosted continuously, low 11 Wiring Diagram dehumidifying capacity. 1. Defrost thermostat loose or defective. 2. Low refrigerant charge 3. Dirty air filter or air flow restricted. 8.3 Defrost Thermostat The defrost thermostat is attached to the refrigerant suction tube between the accumulator and compressor. It will automatically shut the compressor off if the low side refrigerant temperature drops due to excessive frost formation on the evaporator coil. The blower will conti
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Santa Fe HC Dehumidifier Limited Warranty and does not cover any defect, malfunction, etc. WARRANTOR: resulting from misuse, abuse, lack of normal care, Therma-Stor LLC corrosion, freezing, tampering, modification, PO Box 8050 unauthorized or improper repair or installation, accident, acts of nature or any other cause Madison, WI 53708 beyond Therma-Stor LLCs reasonable control. Telephone: 1-800-533-7533 LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: If any SANTA FE HC Dehumidifier part is repaired or replaced,
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Santa Fe HC Owners Manual 9
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PO Box 8050 1919 S. Stoughton Road Madison, WI 53708 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Phone: 608-222-5301 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any Fax: 608-222-1447 form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, Web: www.thermastor.com without the express written permission of Therma-Stor LLC. Email: sales@thermastor.com © 2004 Therma-Stor LLC. All rights reserved. 10 Santa Fe HC Owners Manual
