Dectron, Inc. March 2012
Owner’s Manual
DSH/DSV/RSH/DBH/RBH Series Dehumidifier
Contents Building Construction
Data subject to change without notice.
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Safety 2.2
Moisture Migration & Required Vapor Retarder 2.4
Door and Window Design 2.5
Component Overview 2.6
Space Heating and Cooling Availability 2.8
Outdoor-Air Intake 2.9
Requirements for Air-Handler Location 2.10
Minimum Service Clearances 2.10
Overhead Installation 2.11
Requirements for Location of Remote
Condenser or DryCooler 2.12
Maximum Refrigerant-Tube Length 2.13
Ducts
Minimum Straight Duct Lengths 2.14
Spa / Return Grille Separation 2.15
Outdoor-Air Intake 2.16
Standard Practice for Ducts 2.18
Traversing Plane 2.19
Duct Insulation 2.20
Fire / Smoke Detectors 2.21
Air Distribution 2.22
Tall Windows 2.27
Very Tall Windows 2.28
Windows with Cross-Members 2.28
Supply Diffuser Proximity and Aiming 2.29
Fabric Duct 2.30
Pool-Chemical Storage Facility 2.31
Pool-water Chemistry 2.32
Manual Appendices 2.33
Building Construction Checklist 2.34
BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
NOTICE
Risk of uncontrolled condensation. Can cause property damage.
The information presented in this section represents Dectron’s best effort as of the time of
issue. This information should be considered in all building designs incorporating a pool.
Where any steps are not clear, Dectron offers technical assistance at 1-800-667-6338 or
1-800-676-2566.
Dectron does not warrant that this information is complete for any particular application.
Follow all applicable codes and regulations. Where any recommendations in this manual
conflict with such legal requirements, the legal requirements take precedence.
Dectron, Inc. does not engage in architectural or building-engineering services. All
responsibility for proper and functional building design and construction is borne by others.
Product Description 1
Building Design and Construction 2
Receiving, Unloading, Lifting, & Locating 3
Installation 4
Pre-Assembly 4a
Air Distribution, Ventilation, & Ducts 4b
Piping 4c
Wiring 4d
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing 5
Startup 6
Operation and Maintenance 7
Service 8