BROLIN BR60CR Elegant Heavy Duty Dehumidifier Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model No.: BR60CR

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Thank you for choosing our high-quality dehumidifier. Please read this manual carefully before use. The dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air, creating a comfortable environment. The compact design allows you to move it easily from room to room.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Please read the operating instructions carefully before using your dehumidifier for the first time.

1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The dehumidifier is used to remove excessive moisture from the air. The resulting reduction in relative humidity protects buildings and their contents from the adverse effects of excess humidity.
The environmentally friendly R290 is used as the refrigerant. R290 has no damaging influence on the ozone layer (ODP), a negligible greenhouse effect (GWP) and is available worldwide. Because of its efficient energy properties, R290 is highly suitable as a coolant for this application. Special precautions must be taken into consideration due to the coolant’s high flammability.

SYMBOLS FROM THE UNIT AND USER MANUAL

warning| This unit uses a flammable refrigerant.
If refrigerant leaks and comes in contact with fire or heating part, it will create harmful gas and there is risk of fire.
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| Read the USER MANUAL carefully before operation.
| Further information is available in the USER MANUAL, SERVICE MANUAL, and the like.
| Service personnel are required to carefully read the USER MANUAL and SERVICE MANUAL before operation.

1.2 THE FOLLOWING SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED FOR SAFETY

• This appliance is intended to be used by expert or trained users in shops, in light industry and on farms, or for commercial use by lay persons.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The unit is designed only for use with R-290(propane) gas as the designated refrigerant.
• The refrigerant loop is sealed. Only a qualified technician should attempt to service!
• Do not discharge the refrigerant into the atmosphere.
• R-290 (propane) is flammable and heavier than air.
• It collects first in low areas but can be circulated by the fans.
• If propane gas is present or even suspected, do not allow untrained personnel to attempt to find the cause.
• The propane gas used in the unit has no odor.
• The lack of smell does not indicate a lack of escaped gas.
• If a leak is detected, immediately evacuate all persons from the store, ventilate the room and contact the local fire department to advise them that a propane leak has occurred.
• Do not let any persons back into the room until the qualified service technician has arrived and that technician advises that it is safe to return to the store.
• No open flames, cigarettes or other possible sources of ignition should be used inside or in the vicinity of the units.
• Component parts are designed for propane and non-incentive and non-sparking. Component parts shall only be replaced with identical repair parts.

FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION, DEATH, INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMA

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Your safety is the most important thing we concerned!
Please read this manual carefully and fully understand before operating your dehumidifier.
2.1 OPERATIONALPRECAUTIONS
WARNING- to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or property:

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The appliance shall be disconnected from its power source during maintenance.
• Always operate the unit from a power source of equal voltage, frequency and rating as indicated on the product identification plate.
• Always use a power outlet that is grounded.
• Unplug the power cord when cleaning or when not in use.
• Do not operate with wet hands. Prevent water from spilling onto the unit.
• Do not immerse or expose the unit to rain, moisture or any other liquid.
• Do not leave the unit running unattended. Do not tilt or turn over the unit.
• Do not unplug while the unit is operating.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• Do not put objects on the unit.
• Do not climb or sit on the unit.
• Do not insert fingers or other objects into the air outlet.
• Do not touch the air inlet or the aluminum fins of the unit.
• Do not operate the unit if it is dropped, damaged or showing signs of product malfunction.
• Do not clean the appliance with any chemicals.
• Ensure the unit is far away from fire, inflammable, or explosive objects.
• The unit shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
• Do not use means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean, other than those recommended by the manufacture.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operation sources (for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
• The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
• Do not piece or burn, even after use.
• Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odour.
• Pipe-work shall be protected from physical damage and shall not be installed in an unventilated space, if that space is smaller than 6 m².
• Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
• Keep any required ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size corresponds to the room area as specified for operation.

Any person who is involved with working on or breaking into a refrigerant circuit should hold a current valid certificate from an industry-accredited assessment authority, which authorizes their competence to handle refrigerants safely in accordance with an industry, recognized assessment specification.
Servicing shall only be performed as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Maintenance and repair requiring the assistance of other skilled personnel shall be carried out under the supervision of the person competent in the use of flammable refrigerants.
If you don’t understand something or need help, please contact the dealer services

2.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON SERVICING
Please follow these warnings when to undertake the following when servicing a dehumidifier with R290.
2.2.1 Checks to the area
Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimized. For repair to the refrigerating system, the following precautions shall be complied with prior to conducting work on the system.
2.2.2 Work procedure
Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize the risk of a flammable gas or vapor being present while the work is being performed.
2.2.3 General work area
All maintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the nature of work being carried out. Work in confined spaces shall be avoided.
The area around the workspace shall be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the area have been made safe by control of flammable material.
2.2.4 Checking for presence of refrigerant
The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with flammable  refrigerants, i.e. no sparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
2.2.5 Presence of fire extinguisher
If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any associated parts, appropriate fire extinguishing equipment shall be available to hand. Have a dry powder orCO2 fire extinguisher adjacent to the charging area.
2.2.6 No ignition sources
No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigeration system which involves exposing any pipe work that contains or has contained flammable refrigerant shall use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or explosion. All possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should be kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and disposal, during which flammable refrigerant can possibly be
released to the surrounding space. Prior to work taking place, the area around the equipment is to be surveyed to make sure that there are no flammable hazards or ignition risks. “No Smoking” signs shall be displayed.
2.2.7 Ventilated area
Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated before breaking into the system or conducting any hot work. A degree of ventilation shall continue during the period that the work is carried out. The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel it externally into the atmosphere.
2.2.8 Checks to the refrigeration equipment
Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be fit for the purpose and to the correct specification. At all times the manufacturer’s maintenance and service guidelines shall be followed. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s technical department for assistance.
The following checks shall be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants:
– The charge size is in accordance with the room size within which the refrigerant containing parts are installed;
– The ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed;
– If an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, the secondary circuit shall be checked for the presence of refrigerant;
– Marking to the equipment continues to be visible and legible. Markings and signs that are illegible shall be corrected;
– refrigeration pipe or components are installed in a position where they are unlikely to be exposed to any substance which may corrode refrigerant containing components, unless the components are constructed of materials which are inherently resistant to being corroded or are suitably protected against being so corroded.
2.2.9 Checks to electrical devices
Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks and component inspection procedures. If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue operation, an adequate temporary solution shall be used. This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so all parties are advised.
Initial safety checks shall include:
-those capacitors are discharged: this shall be done in a safe manner to avoid possibility of sparking;
-that there no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging, recovering or purging the system;
-that there is continuity of earth bonding

SAFETY WARNINGS
When using the unit, please observe the following safety precautions:

1. Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning or storage.
2. DO not submerge the unit in water, or place the unit close to water.
3. Do not put the unit close to heat-generating devices or near flammable and dangerous materials.
4. Never put your fingers or objects into the intake or discharge ducts.
5. Do not sit or stand on the unit.
6. Discard water that has collected in the tank as required
7. Do not operate the dehumidifier in a closed area such as inside a closet, as it may cause a fire
8. Install drain piping at a downhill grade to make sure that condensed water can be drained continuously.
9. If the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacture or a qualified service agent.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3.1 FEATURES
Powerful Dehumidifying Capability
Taking advantage of refrigeration technology, the dehumidifier powerfully removes moisture from the air to decrease the humidity level of the room and keep the indoor air dry and comfortable.
Lightweight Portable Design
The dehumidifier is built to be compact and lightweight. The casters on the bottom of the unit make it easy to move from room to room.
Low Temperature Operation with Automatic Defrost
When the unit is running under the condition of 5℃ ≤ room temperature ≤ 12℃, it will be stop to defrost for every 30 minutes
When the unit is running under the condition of 12℃ ≤ room temperature ≤ 20℃, it will be stop to defrost for every 45 minutes
Quiet Operation
The dehumidifier operates with a low noise level.
Energy Efficient
The power consumption of the unit is low.

SPECIFICATIONS

The dehumidification capacity is rated at a room temperature of 30℃ with a relative humidity of 80%.

3.2 PRODUCT DIAGRAM

INSTALLATION

4.1 LOCATION

1. Place the unit on a firm, level surface in an area with at least 30cm of free space around it to allow for proper air circulation.
2. Never install the unit where it could be subject to：

• Heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products that products that produce heat.
• In an area where oil or water may be splashed
• Direct sunlight
• Mechanical vibration or shock
• Excessive dust
• Lack of ventilation, such as cabinet or bookcase
• Uneven surface

WARNING
Install the unit in rooms which exceed 6 m².
Do not install the unit in a place where inflammable gas may leak.
NOTE
The manufacture may provide other suitable example or may provide additional information about the refrigerant odour.

4.2 OPERATING THE DEVICE SAFELY

• Check the device after unpacking for any damages or scratches on it.
• Operate this unit in an ambient temperature from 5°C to 38°C.
• Do not use in the outdoors. This dehumidifier is intended for indoor residential applications only.
• Do not operate in close proximity to walls, curtains, or other objects that may block inlet and outlet.
• Keep the air inlet and outlet free of obstacles.
• Adjusting the wind deflector in the upward direction prior to start up.
• If tipped more than 45°, allow the unit to set upright for at least 24 hours before start up.
• Keep doors and windows close for better energy saving.
• Do not operate or store the unit in direct sunlight or rain.
• It is normal for air outlet to feel warm to touch after continuous operation on hot days.
• Empty the water tank before moving the device.
• Make sure the Water tank is correctly fitted otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
• The dehumidifier starts up in the mode selected when the unit was last used.
• There is a protective 3-minutes time delay of the compressor. Wait 3 minutes for the dehumidifier to resume dehumidification.

OPERATION

5.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Button Function & Indication Lights
Power button and indication light
When the unit is plugged in, a buzzer will beep, the power indicator light turns on and shows green. The default setting humidity is 50% with low fan speed. Press the power button to start or stop the dehumidification.
Timer button and indication light
Press this button to program the time when the unit turns on and turns off. If you want to cancel the timer programming, press the button to adjust the time at “00”.
Fan speed button and indication light
The left fan speed indication light “LO” will turn on in green when you program the unit to run in the low fan speed.
The right fan indication light “HI” will turn on in red when you program the unit to run in the high fan speed.
Automatically dehumidifying button and indication light
Press this button to program the unit to automatically dehumidifying mode, the humidity can be adjusted manually, and the fan speed will be adjusted automatically.
Add button
Press this button to add the humidity and time; the humidity setting-up procedure is 50%-55%-60%-65%-70%-75%-80%-85%-90%-95%.
Minus button
Press this button to reduce the humidity and time; the humidity setting-up procedure is 50%-45%-40%-35%-30%-25%-20%.
Continuously dehumidifying mode button and indication light
Press this button to program into continuously dehumidifying mode, the indication light will turn green, the default RH is 20% and the fan speed can be adjusted manually.
Tank full indication light
The tank full indication light will turn on in red when the drainage tank is full. If light is on, empty the water out of the drainage tank and make sure the tank is positioned properly.

Humidity Level & Timer digit display
The digits indicator features 11 functions:

1. When the unit is plugged in, it will show “- -”, the machine will be in standby state.
2. When press the power button, it will indicate the room humidity level.
3. When you set the humidity, it will indicate the humidity that you have selected.
4. When you program the time for the unit to turn on and off, it will show the hours.
5. Long press the timer button, it will indicate the room humidity level.
6. When the room temperature < 5℃, it will show ”TL”.
7. When the room temperature > 38℃, it will show “TH”.
8. When the room humidity < 20%RH, it will show “LO”.
9. When the room humidity > 92%RH, it will show “HI”.
10. If the temperature sensor got failure, it will show “E1”.
11. If the humidity sensor got failure, it will show “E2”.

WATER DRAINAGE

Water Tank:
When the water tank is full, the water full indicator light will turn on, the machine will stop running automatically and the buzzer will beep 15 times to remind the user to empty the water tank in time.

Emptying the Drainage Tank

1. Lightly press on the sides of the tank with both hands and pull the tank out gently.
2. Discard the collected water

NOTE

1. DO not remove the float from the water tank. The water full sensor will no longer be able to detect the water level correctly without the float and water may leak from the water tank.
2. If the drainage tank is dirty, wash it with cold or lukewarm water. Do not use detergent, scouring pads, chemically treated dust cloths, gasoline, benzene, thinner, or other solvents, as these can scratch and damage the tank and cause water leakage
3. When replacing the drainage tank, press the tank firmly into place with both hands. If the tank is not positioned properly, the “TANK FULL” sensor will be activated, and the dehumidifier will not operate.

Continuous Water Drainage
The unit features a continuous drainage port .Using a plastic pipe (with an inner diameter of 11mm); the water in the drainage tank can be continuously drained out from the continuous port on the unit.

MAINTENANCE

Note: before cleaning and maintaining the machine, be sure to turn off the machine and pull the power plug to prevent electric shock.

Cleaning the Dehumidifier
To clean the Body
Clean the machine body with a soft damp cloth. Do not sprinkle water on the unit. Do not use chemical solvent such as benzene, alcohol, gasoline.
The surface may be damaged, even the whole case may be deformed.

To Clean the Air Filter (every two weeks)

1. Remove the air filter

2. Clean the air filter
   Run a vacuum cleaner lightly over the surface of the air filter to remove dirt. If the air filter is exceptionally dirty, wash it with warm water and a mild cleanser and dry thoroughly.

3. Attach the air filter
   Insert the filter into the unit in smoothly.

Dehumidifier Storage:
If the dehumidifier will not be used for an extended period:

1. Empty the water tank and make sure there is no more water inside;
2. Unplug the unit and put away the power supply cord;
3. Remove and clean the air filter, dry it completely and reinsert it;
4. Store the dehumidifier in a cool dry place, keep it away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature and excessive dust.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If the following condition happens, please review the list before calling the customer service.

power cord into the outlet.
Is the tank full indication lamp blinking? (The tank is full or in a wrong position.)| Empty the water in the drainage tank and then reposition the tank.
Is the temperature of the room above 35t or below St’?| The protection device is activated and the unit cannot be started.
The dehumidifying function doesn’t work| Is the air filter clogged?| Clean the air filter as instructed under “Cleaning the dehumidifier”.
Is the Intake duct or discharge duct obstructed?| Remove the obstruction from the discharge duct or intake duct.
No air is discharged| Is the air filter clogged?| Clean the air filter as instructed under “Cleaning the dehumidifier”.
Operation is noisy| Is the unit tilted or unsteady?| Move the unit to a stable, sturdy location.
Is the air filter clogged?| Clean the air filter as instructed under “Cleaning the dehumidifier”.

DECOMMISSIONING

STORAGE
Long-term storage – If you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time (more than a few weeks) it is best to clean the unit and dry it out completely. Please store the unit per the following steps:

1. Press power button to switch off and unplug the unit.
2. Drain the remaining water from the unit.
3. Clean the filter and let the filter dry completely in a shaded area.
4. Collect the power cord at the water tank.
5. Re-install the filter at its position.
6. The unit must be kept in upright position when in storage.
7. Preserving the machine in ventilating, dry, non- corrosive gas and safe place indoor.

ATTENTION:
The evaporator inside the machine has to be dried out before the unit is packed to avoid component damage and molds. Unplug the unit and place it in a dry open area for days to dry it out. Another way to dry the unit is to set the humidity point more than 5% higher than the ambient humidity to force the fan to dry the evaporator for a couple of hours.

DISPOSAL
WARNING!!!
Releasing refrigerant into atmosphere is strictly forbidden!
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being

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