ALE 800 - Dehumidifier ATIKA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ALE 800 ATIKA

Operating Manual - Safety instructions - Spare parts

EC Declaration of Conformity 11

Extent of delivery 11

Symbols on the machine 11

Symbols in the operating instructions 12

Proper use 12

Residual risks 12

Security advices 12

• Electrical safety advices 12

Function principle 13

Location of the air dehumidifier 13

• Location 13

Electric supply 13

Power system fuse protection 13

Start-up 13

Before starting up 13

Control panel 14

• Powering up 14

• Shutting down 14

• Setting the humidity 14

Automatic defroster 14

• Operating hour counter 14

Water outlet 15

• Removing the water collecting container 15

Continuous or extended operation 15

Transport 16

Cleaning and maintenance 16

• Cleaning the air filter 16

• Removing the filter 16

• Inserting the filter 16

• Cleaning the device 16

• Maintenance 17

Storage 17

Possible faults 17

• Fault code 18

Technical specifications 18

Wiring diagram 19

Refrigerant circuit 19

Spare parts 20

Guarantee 20

EC Declaration of Conformity

according to Directive 2006/95 EC

ATIKA GmbH & Co. KG

declare under our sole responsibility, that the products

Air dehumidifier type HT 600 and HT 800

(model ALE 600 and model 800)

to which this declaration relates corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the Directive 2006/95/EC, and to the requirements for the other relevant Directive:

2004/108/EC.

Ahlen, 21.08.2008

A. Pollmeier, CEO

Extent of delivery

After unpacking, check the contents of the box for

completeness
possible transport damage.

Report any damage or missing items to your dealer, supplier or the manufacturer immediately. Complaints made at a later date will not be acknowledged.

1 pre-assembled device unit
1 operating instruction manual

Symbols on the machine

Read and follow the operating instructions and safety advices before starting up the machine.

Switch off the air dehumidifier and disconnect the mains power plug before performing cleaning, maintenance or repair work.

Do not tilt the air dehumidifier and do not transport it in horizontal position.

Symbols in the operating instructions

Potential hazard or hazardous situation. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to injuries or cause damage to property.

Important information on proper handling. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to malfunction.

User information. This information helps you to use this machine optimally.

Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are explained exactly what to do.

Proper use

This air dehumidifier is only designed for indoor use to dry moist walls damage caused by water or to reduce the air humidity in confined spaces.

The intended usage also includes compliance with the operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the manufacturer and following the safety instructions included in the instructions.

Follow the relevant accident prevention rules for operation and other generally recognised health and safety at work rules.

Any other use is deemed not to be use as prescribed. The manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting from this: the user bears the sole risk.

Unauthorised modifications on the air dehumidifier exclude a liability of the manufacturer for damages of any kind resulting from it.

Residual risks

Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the ant safety regulations are complied with due to the design mined by the intended purpose.

Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety advices" and the "Intended usage" as well as the whole of the operating instructions are observed.

Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.

• Risk from electricity when using improper electrical connections.
• Touching live parts of opened electrical components.

In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken, non-obvious residual risks can still exist.

Safety advices

Before commissioning this product, read and keep to the following advice. Also observe the accident prevention rules of your professional association and the safety provisions applicable in the respective country, in order to protect yourself and others from possible injury.

Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work with the machine.
1 Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.

• Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by reading and understanding the operating instructions.
• Only use this machine for the intended purpose for which it is designed (see "Proper use").
• Only start up this machine with the specified mains voltage.
• Within his area of work the operator is responsible for third parties.
• The machine must not be operated by children or young people under 16 years of age. They are not aware of the risks associated with the use of these devices.
• Keep children away from the device.
• Only operate the device with complete and correctly attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the device that could impair its safety.
• Do not switch on the device if it does not function properly or was dropped causing damages to the cable or mains powr plug or if another part shows signs of damage.
• Only qualified persons are allowed to carry out repair work on electrical equipment. The user of the device may be severely injured due to improper repair work.
• Switch off the device and disconnect the mains plug if you do not use the device or before you transport or clean it.
• Switch off the device in case of faults, disconnect the mains plug and contact the customer service.
• Never dip the device in water or another liquid.
• Do not place objects on the device.
• Keep foreign objects away from air inlet/outlet openings.
• Drain the water container before transporting the device to prevent spills.
• Do not tilt the device, otherwise outflowing water may cause damages to the air dehumidifier.
• Never pour or spray water on the device

Electrical safety

• Use an extension cable in compliance with IEC 60245 (H 07 RN-F) having a core cross-section of at least:

1.5 mm² for cable lengths up to 25 m
2.5 mm² for cable lengths over 25 m

• Long and thin connection lines result in a voltage drop. The motor does not reach any longer its maximal power; the function of the device is reduced.

• Plugs and coupler outlets on connection cables must be made of rubber, non-rigid PVC or other thermoplastic material of same mechanical stability or be covered with this material.

• When installing the power supply cable observe that it does not interfere, is not squeezed, bended and the plug connection does not get wet.

• Wind off completely the cable when using a cable drum.
• Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is not meant. Protect the cable against heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not use the cable to pull the plug from the socket.
• Check the extension cable on a regular basis and replace it if it is damaged.
• Do not use any defective connection cables.
• Do not set up any provisional electrical connections.
• Never bypass protective devices or deactivate them.
• Only hook up the machine by means of a fault-current circuit breaker (30 mA).

The electrical connection or repairs to electrical parts of the machine must be carried out by a certified electrician or one of our customer service points. Local regulations - especially regarding protective measures - must be observed.
Repairs to other parts of the machine must be carried out by the manufacturer or one of his customer service points.
Use only original spare. Accidents can arise for the user through the use of other spare parts. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from such action.

Function principle

This air dehumidifier works on the basis of the condensation principle.

Room air is sucked through a filter and a refrigerating element where water vapour in the air condense as water droplets. Then, the water droplets flow into a condensation water bowl and further into the water container while the dried cold air is piped through the condenser of the device, heated and blown again into the room. The temperature of the blown out air is approx. 2 - 5^ above the room temperature. This increase of heat is caused by power introduced in the compressor and fan and by heat which is released by the condensation of the water vapour.

The relative humidity of air is gradually reduced thanks to continuous recirculation of the room air through the device resulting in a quick and gentle drying of the room.

Water vapours move easily and unhindered through the air. Therefore, it is essential to "seal" the room as tight as possible. That means doors and windows must kept closed and entering and leaving the room should be restricted if possible. Otherwise the drying efficiency of the device is considerably impaired.

Location of the air dehumidifier

Location

If possible, the air dehumidifier should be placed in the middle of the room in order to have a good air circulation in the whole room.

If this is not possible, locate the air dehumidifier so that air can be sucked and discharged unhindered.

Keep a minimum distance of 10cm to walls.

Place the air dehumidifier

horizontally to ensure that the condensed water can flow off unhindered
away from a heat source (e.g. a radiator).
Make sure that windows and doors of the room to be dehumidified are closed.

Electric supply

Compare the voltage listed on the device's type plate, e.g. 230 ~V / 50 ~Hz , with the mains voltage and connect the air dehumidifier to a suited and and properly earthed electrical socket.

Use an electrical socket with a rated voltage of 230 ~V with a fault-current circuit breaker (30 mA).

Power system fuse protection

10 A

Start-up

Before starting up

Did you transport the air dehumidifier in horizontal position or at an angle large than 45^ ?

① Allow the device to stand in vertical position for at least one hour.

1 Notes

1. The air dehumidifier will not work if the set humidity value is higher than that of the environment.
2. Only use the air dehumidifier at a room temperature between 5^ and 32^ . The air dehumidifier will not function out of this range.
3. Do not operate the air dehumidifier in heavily dust-laden or chloric atmospheres.
4. Once the compressor has been started the fan motor and the compressor must run for at least 3 minutes during dehumidification. To prevent damages to the compressor, you should wait for 3 minutes after a shut-down of the air dehumidifier before you restart the device.

5. If the room temperature is under 10^ and the relative humidity of the ambient air is rather low an operation of the air dehumidifier will not be necessary.

6. The device's air dehumidification performance depends on room design, room temperature and relative humidity of the room air.

7. Drain the container when it is full. Then, reinsert the empty water container so that the device can work again.
8. Transport this device only in upright (vertical) position.
9. If the device does not work or if the operation is suddenly interrupted for unknown reasons, see "Possible faults".
10. When the air dehumidifier is in operation the compressor generates waste heat and the room temperature slightly increases. This is considered a normal process.

Control panel

1 ON/OFF button
2 Relative humidity (in %) or fault display
3 "Increase RH" button
4 Operating hour counter
5 "Reduce RH" button
6 Defrosting icon
7 "Fan ON" icon
8 "Water container full" icon
9 "Dehumidification mode" icon

Continuous display = dehumidification is running (compressor and fan on)

□ Flashing display = dehumidification is not running (compressor off - fan on)

Fault code

If the fault codes E3 - E4 - E5 are indicated in the "RH display" see "Possible faults".

Start-up

An acoustic signal will sound if you connect the power cable to an electrical socket.

A fault has occurred when this acoustic signal does not sound. Check the power supply cable, the electrical socket and the fuse.

Powering up

Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the power to the air dehumidifier.

The display 2 "RH of air" indicates the factory-set humidity of air of 60% . After 5 seconds the display indicates the actual humidity of air.

The "RH" display indicates the humidity of air in a range between 30% and 90% .

Shutting down

Press the ON/OFF button again to switch off the power to the air dehumidifier.

Setting the humidity value

Press the button (Increase the RH setting) or (Reduce the RH setting) to set your desired relative humidity of air.

If the set RH value is lower than 30% , the device will continuously dehumidify and the indicator 2 displays "CO".

Hint: Normally, a relative humidity of air between 50% and 60% is sufficient to have a convenient indoor climate and to prevent condensation on structural components and furnishing.

If your desired RH value is lower than the actual RH by 3 % , the air dehumidifier will automatically start (compressor). The icon (dehumidification) is continuously displayed.

If your desired RH value exceeds the actual RH by 3 % , the air dehumidifier will automatically shut down (compressor). The icon (dehumidification) is flashing.

Automatic defroster

At a room temperature under 20^ not only condensation water is generated on the cold evaporator surface, but also ice. This ice blocks the heat exchanger so that the air flow is impeded. The built-in automatic defroster removes the ice from the evaporator. This allows a dehumidification operation down to a temperature of +5^ .

During defrosting, the icon is displayed on the display, the compressor continues to run, the fan is automatically stopped.

Once the defrosting process is finished the air dehumidifier returns to the dehumidification mode and the icon turns off.

Operating hour counter

The air dehumidifier is equipped with an operating hour counter.

The number of hours during which the device was in operation in the past is displayed after the dehumidifier is turned on. The amount of time during which the device remains on will be added to the already elapsed time.

Water outlet

The water collecting container of the air dehumidifier is equipped with a float switch which turns off the device when the collecting container is full.

① After 45 seconds, compressor and fan will automatically stop, and an acoustic signal will sound. The icon and the fault code E4 will be displayed.

Another acoustic signal will sound every 5 minutes if the water collecting container is not immediately emptied.

Removing the water collecting container

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press on the hinged cover (1) ① and open it then ②.

1. Remove the container (pos. 2) and empty is immediately.

1. Re-insert the container. When inserting put the draining hose (3) into the water collecting container. Make sure that the container is correctly positioned.

1. Close the hinged enclosure cover.
2. Restart the air dehumidifier. The icon and the fault code E4 should no longer be displayed. Icon and fault code are further displayed? Remove the container again and re-insert it properly.

Continuous or extended operation

In the case of a high humidity of air it is recommended to operate the air dehumidifier in continuous mode. In continuous mode it is not needed to empty the water collecting container.

Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the water collecting container from the device.
2. Put the draining hose (3) through the hole ① in the enclosure and pull it out of the device on the other side ②.

1. Re-insert the collecting container in the device.
2. Close the hinged enclosure cover.
3. Place a large collecting container below the water draining.

Or:

Extend the water draining using a garden hose to pipe the water into a drain channel.

Pay attention to the following:

Make sure that the water can flow out unhindered.
Pipe the water preferably to a drain which is positioned at a lower level.
Make sure that the hose remains in its position, is routed with a descending gradient, is not kinked or wound up.

Transport

Power off the device and disconnect the mains plug before each transport.

Always transport the air dehumidifier in upright (vertical) position to prevent compressor damages.

Hint: If you have transported the air dehumidifier in another than upright position (horizontal or tilted), allow the air dehumidifier to stand in upright position for at least one hour before starting it up.

Cleaning and maintenance

Turn off the device and disconnect the power plug before each cleaning and maintenance work.

Maintenance and repair work other than those described in this chapter is only allowed to be carried out by service staff.

Only use genuine spare parts. Other than genuine parts may result in unpredictable damages and injury.

Cleaning

Air filter

A contaminated filter

deteriorates the performance of the air dehumidifier,
results to contamination inside the device.
① Clean the filter in regular intervals depending on the operating conditions.

Removing the filter

1. Remove the enclosure door (4).

1. Pull out the three fixing bars (5) ①. Remove the filter (6) from the enclosure door for cleaning ②.

Slight contamination

Use a vacuum or slightly knock off the filter to clean it.

Bad contamination

Carefully wash the filter in luke-warm soapy solution (max. 40^ ) and then allow it to dry well. Do not expose the filter to sunlight or other heat sources to dry it.

Inserting the filter

1. Place the filter in the enclosure door and secure it using the three fixing bars.
2. Re-mount the enclosure door.

Device cleaning

Clean the device's external surfaces using a wet cloth and a mild cleaning solution (soapy) on a regular basis. Make sure that no water enters the interior of the device.

Do not use detergents or solvents for cleaning because such may attack parts of the device.

Have the interior of the air dehumidifier inspected for contamination by service staff once in a year or more frequently depending on the operating conditions.

Maintenance

The air dehumidifier is designed for a trouble-free operation and a minimum of maintenance.

All movable parts are permanently lubricated.

Inside the device, there are no other parts to be maintained.

Storage

Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.

Note the following to extend the service life of your air dehumidifier and to ensure a perfect function:

Drain the water collecting container and dry it carefully.
Clean the filter.
Thoroughly clean the device.
Check the air dehumidifier for perfect condition to ensure a safe use of it after a longer period of storage.
Carefully cover the air dehumidifier.

Possible faults

Power off the device and disconnect the mains plug before each troubleshooting.

Fault	Possible cause	Corrective action
Motor does not start	No power supply.	Check fuses.
	Mains cable defective.	Have it checked (electrician).
	Water collecting container full.	Drain the water collecting container.
	Humidity of the room air lower than the set value.	Check the set humidity value and set another value if required.
Only little condensation or no water	Room temperature or humidity of air out of the working range.	a) Check the room temperature (5 °C to 32 °C).b) Check the humidity of air (at least 30% RH).c) Check the set humidity value and set another value if required.
	Air filter contaminated.	Clean the air filter (see “Cleaning and Maintenance”).
	Air supply or exhaust air outlet blocked.	Check. Place the device on another location of required (adhere to the minimum distance to walls (10 cm)).
	a) Interior of the device heavily contaminated.	Contact the manufacturer or customer service.
	b) Refrigerant circuit defective.
	Doors and/or windows open.	Close doors and/or windows.
Device shuts down in continuous operation with drain hose	a) Drain hose kinked or wound up.	Re-route the drain hose to allow the water to flow out unhindered.
	b) Not enough descending gradient.
	Water frozen in the hose.	Take precautions to avoid water freezing.
Fault	Possible cause	Corrective action
Water flows out of the device	Leakage of the water collecting container.	a) Check the water collecting container. b) Replace the water collecting container.
Unusual noise or vibrations.	Device is placed on an uneven floor.	Place the device on an even floor.
	Screws, nuts or other parts loosened.	Tighten the parts. If the parts cannot be tightened, are in the interior of the device or the noise persists: Contact the manufacturer or the responsible customer service respectively

Please contact the manufacturer or the customer service if you cannot eliminate a fault although you have carried out all functional tests.
① Immediately put the device out of operation if it does not function properly.

Fault code

Following fault codes can be indicated in the display 2 "Relative humidity of air":

Fault code	Fault
E3	Humidity sensor defective.
E4	Water collecting container full.
E5	Refrigeration circuit sensor defective.

Please contact the manufacturer or customer service of the fault codes E3 or E5 appear.

Technical specifications

Type	HT 600	HT 800
Model	ALE 600	ALE 800
Air flow rate	680 m³/h	680 m³/h
Rated power	1000 W	1200 W
Rated current consumption	4.6 A	5.3 A
Max. power	1200 W	1410 W
Max. current consumption	5.4 A	6.4 A
Power, fan	50 W	50 W
Electrical power supply	230 V~ / 50 Hz	230 V~ / 50 Hz
Power system fuse protection	10 A	10 A
Temperature range	5 – 32 °C	5 – 32 °C
Humidity of air range	30 – 90% rel. humidity of air	30 – 90% rel. humidity of air
Dehumidification performance at 30 °C / 80% RH	60 l / 24 h	80 l / 24 h
Protection class	IP X0	IP X0
Freezing pressure	2.5 MPa	2.5 MPa
Vapour pressure	1.0 MPa	1.0 MPa
Refrigerant	R 407 C	R 407 C
Refrigerant quantity	0.6 kg	0,78 kg
Container volume, max.	5.8 l	5.8 l
“Tank full” LED comes up at	3.9 l	3.9 l
Room volume (at a ceiling height of 2.5 m)	150 – 200 m³	250 – 300 m³
Room area	60 – 80 m²	100 – 120 m²
Sound power level LWA	< 70 dB (A)	< 70 dB (A)
Sound power pressure LPA	53 dB (A)	53 dB (A)
Weight	51.5 kg	53.5 kg

Refrigerant circuit

Spare part list

Pos.	Spare part number	Denomination
1	417659	Hinged cover
2	417610	Water collecting container with stopper and float switch
3	417660	Water draining hose
4	417661	Enclosure door
5	417655	Fixing bar
6	417656	Air filter
7	417657	Wheel
8	417658	Instruction label for control panel
9	417622	Float switch cpl.
10	417618	Safety label

Always indicate the following when ordering spare parts:

Air dehumidifier type, year of fabrication and spare part number.

Otherwise, no delivery is possible!

Guarantee

Please note the attached guarantee declaration.

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