Frigidaire FGAC5045W1 Complete Owners Guide - Page 11

11 LOCATION & HOW IT WORKS Location How It Works Selecting a Location IMPORTANT: 1. Dehumidifier must be operated in an enclosed area to be most e ective. Close all doors, windows, and other outside openings to the room. The e ectiveness of the dehumidifier depends on the rate at which new moisture-laden air enters the room. 2. Place dehumidifier in a location that does not restrict the airflow of the air intake and air outlet. 3. A dehumidifier operating in a basement will have little or no e ect in drying an adjacent enclosed storage area, such as a closet, unless there is adequate circulation of air in and out of the area. lt may be necessary to install a second dehumidifier in the enclosed area for satisfactory drying. 4. The dehumidifier must be installed on a level floor that will support it with a full bucket of water. 5. There should be a minimum of 12 inches clearance around the dehumidifier. The unit will produce heat while in operation and should not be operated in an enclosed small space like a closet. When the unit is started, the fan begins to pull moisture-laden air across the dehumidifying coils. The coils condense or draw moisture from the air, and air flows through the air outlet louvers into the room as dry, warm air. Moisture removed from air is collected in a bucket on the front of the dehumidifier. The unit is designed to operate between 41°F (5°C), and 89°F (32°C) and between 30%(RH) and 80%(RH). The unit will not work properly if the temperature is out of this temperature range, or the performance of the unit will fall greatly. The "Compressor" circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned o and on quickly. This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping. Make sure the tank is fitted correctly otherwise unit will not turn on. Do not Block at least 24" 12" 12"