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OWNER’S MANUAL
DE HU MI DIF IER
Portable Dehumidifier:
BHD-G Series
R-410A
Heat Controller, Inc. • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson, MI 49203 • (517)787-2100 • www.heatcontroller.com
Owner’s Manual
BHD-G Portable Dehumidifier
Heat Controller, Inc.
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning ..........................................................................................................................................2
Caution ...........................................................................................................................................2
Electrical information ......................................................................................................................3
CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL
PADS ON THE DEHUMIDIFIER
Control panel
pads....................................................................................................................................4
Control
Other features................................................................................................................. ...............5
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Identification of parts ......................................................................................................................6
Positioning the unit .........................................................................................................................7
OPERATIING THE UNIT
When using the unit .......................................................................................................................7
Removing the collected water ........................................................................................................8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning the dehumidifier ...............................................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting tips .....................................................................................................................10
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S AF E T Y P R E C AU T IONS
T
.
WARNING
.
CAUTION
.
WARNING
Do not use a damaged or
unspecified power cord.
.
generation.
!
excess heat
Disconnect the power if
strange sounds, odors or
smoke comes from unit.
yourself.
shock.
Always use a certified
servicer for repairs
Y
!
unit.
injury.
conditioner .
! CAUTION
!
.
unit.
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fire.
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CAUTION
!
Do not obstruct the intake or
exhaust openings
!
handled.
A
.
!
Before the unit is cleaned,
switch off power and turn off
the circuit breaker
Y
.
.
!
securely
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass
the grounding prong.
Y
This unit is grounded through the
power cord plug when plugged
into a matching wall outlet.
NOTE: The illustration is for explanation
purposes only. The actual shape of the
plug and wall outlet may be different.
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dehumidifier
The
dehumidifier
receptacle.
unit. However
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C ONT R OL PANEL
NOTE: The control panel of the unit your purchased may be slightly different according
to the specific model. See Fig. 1.
Continuous
indicator
light
7
CHECK
FILT E R
P OWE R
FULL
C ONT R OL PANEL
CONT INUE
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T IME R
OFF
ON
NOTE: The control panel of the unit your purchased may be slightly different according
to the specific model. See Fig. 1.
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Continuous
3
2
light
7
CHECK
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FILT E R
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The
the
operation. T
button
5
6
When the indoor humidity becomes lower that the set
humidity, the
compressor will
turn off, but the fan will
Control
Buttons
Auto the air’s
remain on in order to continuously sample
hours.
humidity, remove air debris/pollutants through
the
air filter, and to provide better air circulation. When
the room’s actual humidity is 5% higher than the
set humidity, the compressor will restart and begin
to dehumidify the air, until the set humidity level is
achieved. This cycle will continue in order to maintain
the humidity level of the air as desired by the set humidity level. In the continuous mode the humidity set
point is 35% and will operate as described to maintain
this set point.
(+) or (-)
f.
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4
Fig.1
Auto
hours.
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C O N T R O L PA DS O N T H E DE H U MI DI F I E R
C ONT R O
L PA DS O N T H E DE H U MI DI F I E R
7
Display
5
Press to select either High or Normal fan speed. Set theOfan
N T R O7 L Display
P A D S O N T H Eprogramming
DE H U MIDIF IE R
5 control to High for maximum moisture removal. WhenCthe
Shows the set % humidity level from 35% to 85%30%
or
auto start/stop time (0~24 hrs.)
while programming,
Press to has
select
either
High or
Normal
speed. Set
the fan
humidity
been
reduced
and
quieterfanoperation
is preferred,
programming
PA
D S the
Oactual
N T (+5%
H E accuracy)
D E H Uroom
M I D%I humidity
F30%
IE R
then
shows
control to High for maximum moisture removal. WhenCtheO N T R 7O LDisplay
when
operating.
5 set the fan control to Normal.
level in a range of 30% RH (Relative Humidity) to 90%
humidity has been reduced and quieter operation is preferred,
RH when operating.
Press
select
either
High or Normal fan speed. Set the fan
programming
set thetofan
control
to Normal.
when
7 AS
Displayoperating.
5 control to High for maximum moisture removal. When the
30%
humidity has been reduced and quieter operation is preferred,
AS
Press
to
select
either
High
or
Normal
fan
speed.
Set
the
fan
ES
T
programming
6 set the fan control to Normal.
when operating.
control to High for maximum moisture removal. When the
30%
ES - T
P1
6 humidity has been reduced and quieter operation is preferred,
AS
set the fan control to Normal.
defrost.
when operating.
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6
Other Features
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3 Minute Compressor Time Delay
After the unit has stopped, it can not be restarted within the
first 3 minutes. This is to protect the compressor. Operation
Check
filter feature
will automatically
start after 3 minutes. If the compressor
The
system
starts
to count
the time
oncenot
thebefan
was interrupted
during
operation,
it can
stopped in
Check filter feature
motor
The
checkit filter
feature
the firstoperates.
3 minutes
unless
is caused
bycan
the be
bucket being
The system starts
tothe
count
the time once
the fan
only
when
operation
full ofactivated
water, defrosting
oraccumulated
power failure
modes.
motor
operates.
The
check
can be
time
achieves
250
hours
or filter
more.feature
The CHECK
Check
filter
feature
only activated
when
accumulated
operation
FILTER
indicator
lightthe
flashes
at 1Hz. After
the
The
system
to
countorthe
timeThe
the
fan
time
achieves
250cleaned,
hours
more.
air
filter
has starts
been
replace
itonce
in CHECK
the
unit
motor
operates.
The
check
filter
feature
can
be
FILTER
indicator
light flashes
at CHECK
1Hz. After the
and
press
thefeature
button
and the
Check
filter
only
activated
when
the
accumulated
operation
air
has been
cleaned,
replace
in
thethe
unit
FILTER
indicator
goes
off. timeitonce
Thefilter
system
startslight
to count
the
fan
time
achieves
250button
hours and
or more.
The CHECK
and
press
the
the
CHECK
motor operates. The check filter feature can be
FILTER
indicator
light
flashes
the
FILTER
indicator
lightthe
goes
off.at 1Hz. After
only activated
when
accumulated
operation
4
5
air filter has been cleaned, replace it in the unit
time achieves 250 hours or more. The CHECK
and press the
button and the CHECK
FILTER indicator light flashes at 1Hz. After the
4
5
FILTER indicator light goes off.
air filter has been cleaned, replace it in the unit
and press the
button and the CHECK
5
FILTER indicator light goes off.
4
5
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code for P2, the Auto Start/Stop function
will also be cancelled.
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Caster
4
5
NOTE: All the pictures in
the manual are for explanation purposes only. The
actual shape of the unit you
purchased may be slightly
different, but the operations
and functions are the same.
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BHD-G Portable Dehumidifier OPERATING THE
HeatUNIT
Controller, Inc.
OPERATING
OPERATING THE
THE UNIT
UNIT
Positioning the unit
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no effect in drying an adjacent enclosed
Positioning
Positioning
the
unit
storage
area, such as athe
closet,unit
unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area.
AAdehumidifier
operating
Do not use outdoors.
dehumidifier
operating inin aa basement
basement will
will have
have little
little or
or no
no effect
effect inin drying
drying an
an adjacent
adjacent enclosed
enclosed
16in.
40cm
or area.
storage
area,
aa closet,
there
isis adequate
of
the
storage
area, such
such as
as
closet, unless
unless
there
adequate circulation
circulation of
of air
air inin and
and out
out
of
the
area.
This dehumidifer
is intended
for
indoor
residential
(40cm)
more
or more
applications
only.
This
dehumidifier
should
not
be
used
Do
Do not
not use
use outdoors.
outdoors.
40cm
40cm or
or
for
commercial
orisisindustrial
Air outlet grille
This
dehumidifer
intended
for
This
dehumidifer
intendedapplications.
for indoor
indoor residential
residential
more
more
Place
the
dehumidifier
on
a
smooth,
level
floor
strong
applications
applications only.
only. This
This dehumidifier
dehumidifier should
should not
not be
be used
used
enough
to support
the unit with
a full bucket of water.
for
or
applications.
Air
for commercial
commercial
or industrial
industrial
applications.
Air outlet
outlet grille
grille
Allow
at
least
8in. (20cm)
air on
space
onfloor
all
of the unit
Allow
least
20cm
of air
alllevel
sides
ofsides
the
unit
Air intake
Place
the
dehumidifier
on
aaofsmooth,
strong
Placeat
the
dehumidifier
onspace
smooth,
level
floor
strong
grille
for
goodto
airsupport
circulation.
enough
the
enough
to
support
the unit
unit with
with aa full
full bucket
bucket of
of water.
water.
Place
the
unit20cm
in an area
temperature
willunit
not
Allow
of
space
on
Allow at
at least
least
20cm
of air
airwhere
spacethe
on all
all sides
sides of
of the
the
unit
Air
intake
8in.
(20cm)
or more
Air
20cm
or more
8in.20cm
(20cm)
more
ororintake
more
41°F
(5°C).
fall
below
5 C(41
F). The coils can become covered with
grille
for
circulation.
grille
for good
good air
air
circulation.
41°F
(5°C).
frost
temperatures
below
5 C(41
F),
which maywill
reduce
Place
unit
where
the
temperature
not
Placeatthe
the
unit inin an
an area
area
where
the
temperature
will
not
20cm
20cm or
or more
more
20cm
20cm or
or more
more
performance.
fall
fall below
below 55 C(41
C(41 F).
F). The
The coils
coils can
can become
become covered
covered with
with
(20cm) or more
20cm or8in.
more
Keep
away
from
heat
such
as
clothes
dryer,
Place
the
unit
away
from
thesources,
dryer,
heater
or
radiator.
frost
temperatures
below
55clothes
C(41
which
may
reduce
frost at
atunit
temperatures
below
C(41 F),
F),
which
may
reduce
8in.
(20cm)
or more
20cm
or more
heater
or
radiator.
Use
the unit to prevent moisture damage anywhere books
performance.
performance.
Fig.4a
Use
the unit are
to prevent
moisture damage anywhere books or
or
valuables
stored.
20cm
20cm or
or more
more
Place
the
from
Place
the unit
unit away
away
from the
the clothes
clothes dryer,
dryer, heater
heater or
or radiator.
radiator.
20cm
or
20cm
or more
moreof unit)
valuables are stored.
Casters(At four points on the
bottom
dehumidifier
in moisture
a basement
to help
prevent books
Use
damage
anywhere
Use the
the unit
unit to
to prevent
prevent
damage
anywhere
Use
the
dehumidifier
in moisture
a basement
to help
preventbooks
moisture
Casters can move
freely.
Fig.4a
Fig.4a
moisture
damage.
or
valuables
are
or
valuables
are stored.
stored.
damage.
NOTE:
A dehumidifier operating in a basement will
Do not force casters to move over carpet,
points
the
bottom
of
The
mustininin
be
operated
enclosed
Casters(At
four
points
on
thein
bottom
of unit)
unit)
Use
the
dehumidifier
aadrying
basement
to
help
prevent
Usedehumidifier
the
dehumidifier
basement
toan
help
prevent
have
little
or no effect
andin
adjacent
enclosed storage Casters(At
nor movefour
the unit
withon
water
the bucket.
Casters
can
move
freely.
Casters
can
move
freely.
area
to
be
most
effective.
area,
suchdamage.
as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of
(The unit may tip over and spill water.)
moisture
moisture
damage.
Do
Do not
not force
force casters
casters to
to move
move over
over carpet,
carpet,
air
and
out of windows
those
areas.
Close
all doors,
other
outside
openings
The
must
be
operated
in
Theindehumidifier
dehumidifier
must additional
beand
operated
in an
an enclosed
enclosed
nor
move
the
unit
with
water
in
the
bucket.
nor
move
the
unit
with
water
in
the
bucket.
The
must be operated in an enclosed area to be
to
thedehumidifer
area
to
be
area
toroom.
be most
most effective.
effective.
(The
(The unit
unit may
may tip
tip over
over and
and spill
spill water.)
water.)
most effective.
Close
Close all
all doors,
doors, windows
windows and
and other
other outside
outside openings
openings
Close all doors, windows and other outside openings to the
to
the
room.
to
the
room.
room.
•
•
•
•
•
W hen using the unit
NOTE: When removing the dehumidifier from its
When
When using
using
the
unit
packaging,
you will findthe
plasticunit
adhesive tape pasted
on several places of the unit (see Fig.4b). It is for
NOTE:
When
removing
the
dehumidifier
from
its
NOTE:
When
removing
the
dehumidifierfrom
fromits
its
NOTE:
When
removing
the
dehumidifier
transportation
purpose
only,
justadhesive
remove tape
them
before
packaging,
you
will
find
plastic
packaging,
you
willfind
findtape
plastic
adhesive
tape pasted
pasted
packaging,
you
will
pasted
on several
you
using the
dehumidifier.
on
of
(see
ItIt isis for
on several
several
places
of the
the
unit
(see
Fig.4b).
for
places
of theplaces
unit (see
Fig.unit
4b).
It isFig.4b).
for transportation
transportation
purpose
only,
just
remove
them
before
transportation
purpose
only,
just
remove
them
before
purposes
only,
just
remove
tape
before
using
the
unit.
When first using the dehumidifier, operate the
unit
Adhesive tape
you
using
youcontinuously
using the
the dehumidifier.
dehumidifier.
24 hours.
This
unit
is
designed
to
operate with
a working
When
operate
the
When first
first using
using the
the dehumidifier,
dehumidifier,
operate
the unit
unit
O
O
environment
between
5
C
and
35
C.
continuously
continuously 24
24 hours.
hours.
IfThis
theunit
unitisishas
been switched
off with
and
to be
This
designed
to
unit
designed
to operate
operate
with aneeds
a working
working
OO
OO
switched
on again
quickly,
allow
approximately
environment
between
5541°F
CC and
C.
and 35
95°F
environment
between
and
35
C.(5°C - 35°C).
minutes
for
theswitched
correct operation
to resume.
Ifthree
off
to
If the
the unit
unit has
has been
been
switched
off and
and needs
needs
to be
be
Do
not connect
thequickly,
dehumidifier
to
a multiple socket
switched
on
allow
switched
on again
again
quickly,
allow approximately
approximately
outlet,
which isfor
also
used
for other
three
the
correct
operation
to
resume.
three minutes
minutes
for
thebeing
correct
operation
toelectrical
resume.
appliances.
Do
Do not
not connect
connect the
the dehumidifier
dehumidifier to
to aa multiple
multiple socket
socket
Select
a
suitable
location,
making
sure
you
have
outlet,
which
is
also
being
used
for
other
electrical
outlet, which is also being used for other electricaleasy
access
to an electrical outlet.
appliances.
appliances.
Plug
the
unit
into location,
alocation,
electrical
socket-outlet
Select
a
making
sure
have
easy
Select a suitable
suitable
making
sure you
youwith
haveearth
easy
connection.
access
access to
to an
an electrical
electrical outlet.
outlet.
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sure
theinto
Water
bucket issocket-outlet
correctly fitted
otherwise
Plug
unit
aa electrical
with
earth
a ground
Plug the
the
unit
into
electrical
socket-outlet
with
earth
the
unit
will
not
operate
properly.
connection.
connection.
Make
otherwise
installed
otherwise
Make sure
sure the
the Water
Water bucket
bucket isis correctly
correctly fitted
fitted
otherwise
the
the unit
unit will
will not
not operate
operate properly.
properly.
Adhesive
Adhesive tape
tape
Fig.4b
Fig.4b
Fig.4b
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OPERATING THE UNIT
Removing the collected water
1. Pull out the bucket a little.
There are two ways to remove collected water.
1. Use the bucket
When the bucket is full, the unit will automatically stop
running, the unit will beep 8 times and and the Full
indicator light will flash, the digital display shows P2 .
Slowly pull out the bucket. Grip the left and right
handles securely, and carefully pull out straight so
water does not spill. Do not put the tank on the floor
because the bottom of the bucket is uneven. Otherwise
the bucket will fall and cause the water to spill.
Throw away the water and replace the bucket. The
bucket must be in place and securely seated for the
dehumidifier to operate.
The
will re-start
whenwhen
the bucket
is restored
The unit
machine
will re-start
the bucket
is restored
in its correct position.
Fig.5
2.
2.Hold
Holdboth
bothsides
sidesof
ofthe
thebucket
bucket
securely
and
pull it out
with even
strength,
andfrom
pull it
the
outunit.
from the unit.
NOTES:
When you remove the bucket, do not touch any parts
inside of the unit. Doing so may damage the product.
Be sure to push the bucket gently all the way into the
unit. Banging the bucket against anything or failing to
push it in securely may cause the unit not to operate.
2.2.Continuous
Continuousdraining
draining
Water can be automatically emptied into a floor drain by
Water can be automatically emptied into a floor
attaching
a standardthe
garden
watera hose
0.5 in./
drain
by attaching
unit with
water(ohose
o
12mm,
not
included).
(O12mm) (not included).
• Remove
thewater
waterbucket
bucketfrom
from the
the front
Remove
the
frontof
ofthe
the
unit,
you
will
find
a
section
of
hose
located
unit, you will find a section of hose locatedabove
the bucket.
Also, locate the fitting and (2) screws
above
the bucket.
included.
Remove
the rubber plug from the back of the
• Remove
the rubber
plug location
from the (see
back Fig.8).
of the unit
unit
and store
it in a safe
and store
it in ahose
safe location
Fig. 8).
Insert
the water
through(see
the hole
in the
back
of the
securely
it into
theback
• Insert
the unit
waterand
hose
throughpress
the hole
in the
connector
thesecurely
front ofpress
the unit
(Fig.9).
Then
of the uniton
and
it onto
the conneclead
water
hose
to unit
the (Fig.
floor9).
drain
orattach
a suitable
tor the
on the
front
of the
Next
the
drainage
facility.
opposite end of the hose to the fitting. Attach the
Replace
the(2)
bucket
in the
unit. to
The
fitting with
screws
provided
thebucket
back ofmust
the
beunit.
in place
and
securely
seated.
Then lead the water hose to the floor drain or a
suitable drainage location.
• Replace
in thedrain
unit. feature
The bucket
be
NOTE:
Whenthe
thebucket
continuous
is notmust
being
place and
seated.
used,inremove
thesecurely
drain hose
from the connector and
attach the back drain hole with the rubber plug shown
NOTE: When the continuous drain feature is not being used, remove the
in Fig.1.
Fig.6
3. Pour the water out.
Fig.7
Remove the
rubber plug
Push the hose
into the drain
hole
Fig.8
Drain hose
drain hose from the connector as well as the fitting and screws. Then attach the rubber plug back over the drain hole as shown in Fig. 1.
Connector
Fig.9
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and cleaning of the dehumidifier
Turn the dehumidifier off and remove the plug
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
1. Clean the Grille and Case
Use water and a mild detergent. Do not use bleach
or abrasives.
Do not splash water directly onto the main unit. Doing
so may cause an electrical shock, cause the insulation
to deteriorate, or cause the unit to rust.
The air intake and outlet grilles get soiled easily, so use
a vacuum attachment or brush to clean.
Household
Drain
Cleaner
No
Thinner
2. Clean the bucket
Every few weeks, clean the bucket to prevent growth of mold,
mildew and bacteria. Partially fill the bucket with clean water
and add a little mild detergent. Swish it around in the bucket,
empty and rinse.
NOTE: Do not use a dishwasher to clean the bucket.
After clean,
cleaning,
bucket
must
in place
securely
After
thethe
bucket
must
be be
in place
andand
securely
seated for the dehumidifier to operate.
Fig.10
3. Clean the air filter
The air filter behind the front grille should be
checked and cleaned at least every 30 days
or more often if necessary.
NOTE: DO
DO NOT
NOT PUT
RINSE
ORFILTER
PUT THE FILTER
NOTE:
THE
IN AN
AN AUTOMATIC
AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
DISHWASHER.
IN
Fig. 11A
Fig. 11B
To remove:
Grip the tab on the filter and pull it out as shown
in Fig.11A.
Clean the filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
let the filter dry before replacing it. Do not clean the
filter in a dishwasher.
To attach:
Insert the air filter into the unit from the side and push
it in. See Fig.11C
Fig. 11C
Power cord
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter
because dirt and lint will clog it and reduce
performance.
Band
4.When
Whennot
not
using
for long
time
periods
4.
using
thethe
unitunit
for long
periods
of time
After turning off the unit, wait one day before emptying
the bucket.
Clean the main unit, water bucket and air filter.
Wrap the cord and bundle it with the band .
Cover the unit with a plastic bag.
Store the unit upright in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Fig. 12
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T R OU B L E S H OOT IN G T IP S
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Problem
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outlet.
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closed within the room the unit is operating in.
41°F (5°C).
The unit is tilted instead of level or upright as it should be.
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which will remove frost as needed .
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