DA2 Series Dehumidifier Owners Manual
Warnings, Cautions, Notices
6 Dectron, Inc. November 2009
Data subject to change without notice.
NOTICE
The information presented in this section represents Dectron’s best effort as of the time of issue. This
information should be considered in receiving, unloading, transporting, installing, and operating the
equipment.
Dectron does not warrant that this information is complete for any particular application. Where job-
specific modifications were required, those changes whill be documented in addenda shipped separately.
Where any steps are not clear, Dectron offers technical assistance at 1-800-667-6338 or
1-800-676-2566.
Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations. Where any recommendations in this manual conflict
with safety or any other legal requirements, those requirements take precedence.
Dectron, Inc. does not engage in transportation services or material-handling services, installation serv-
ices, air-balancing services, or operation services. All costs, risks, and responsibilities of safety,
transportation, handling, moving, damage prevention, proper installation, and proper operation are borne
by others.
Dectron, Inc. does not engage in Startup contracting. All costs, risks, and responsibilities of properly
starting the equipment are borne by others. Dectron does offer on-site factory personnel to supervise
the startup process. There is a fee for this service.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
Some procedures could expose personnel to the risk of electric shock. Electric
shock can cause injury or death.
The unit controller does not disconnect electrical energy from the unit, even in the
OFF condition. Use only approved devices (e.g. locking safety switch), to disconnect,
lockout, and tagout all sources of electrical energy before working inside the unit
cabinet. Follow all applicable safety regulations.
Risk of stray voltage.
Ground the unit using the grounding lug provided.
Risk of overheating electrical connections.
Use only copper wire to connect the unit. The power input lugs are not sized for use
with other wire. For units with factory-supplied disconnects, follow instructions inside
the disconnect.
Risk of explosive pressure release. Can cause injury or death.
This product contains refrigerant liquid and vapor under high pressure. Some
installation and service procedures could expose personnel to the risk of explosive
discharge. Some installation and service procedures could expose personnel to the
risk of frostbite from release of refrigerant.
Reclaim refrigerant to reduce the pressure to atmospheric before working on pipes,
valves, heat exchangers, compressors, pressure switches, etc.
Once opened, do not close any manual refrigerant valves that might isolate
refrigerant from the relief valve. If necessary, install relief valves (by others).
WARNING
Risk of contact with moving parts. Can cause injury or death.
This product contains rotating parts and V-belt drives. Some installation, service, and
maintenance procedures could expose personnel to the risk of injury or death from
contact with these parts.
Using only approved devices (e.g. locking safety switch), disconnect, lockout, and
tagout all sources of electrical energy before working inside the unit cabinet. Allow
adequate time for rotating parts to stop. Follow all applicable safety regulations.
Do not operate the unit until ductwork or a screen is installed at each blower outlet.
WARNING