For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling tired,
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a competent
person who has read and understood these
instructions.
Always transport and store the unit in an upright
position, never lay it on its side.
When siting the unit, consider the floor surface.
Avoid placing the unit on carpet, as the carpet may be
damaged.
Check the condition of the equipment before use. If
it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire.
Most HSS dehumidifiers plug into a standard 240V,
13A power socket. However, 110V models (with a
round, yellow plug) must be supplied from a 110V
generator, or from the mains via a suitable
transformer.
If the equipment fails, or if its plug or lead gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep the flex out of harm’s way, extension leads
should be fully unwound and loosely coiled, away
from the equipment. Never run them through water,
over sharp edges or where they could trip someone.
Using electrical equipment in very damp or wet
conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire, or power 240V (Not
110V) equipment from a power circuit with a
built-in RCD.
If the equipment fails, or if its plug or lead gets
damaged, return it. Never attempt to repair it yourself.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex.
Ensure the machine and power socket are switched
OFF before plugging into the power supply and
when making any adjustments.
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A dehumidifier works by drawing warm moist air
through the unit, cooling it to a temperature where the
moisture will condense. The moisture is then collected
ready for disposal via a hose.
If the dehumidifier is being used after flood
damage, remove curtains, carpets and furniture
from the room – for waterlogged carpets use a wet
pickup vacuum, ask at your local HSS Hire
for advice.
Set the unit up on a firm surface, either in the middle
of the room or facing any specific wet patch.
Allow the unit to stand for a minimum of 20
minutes before switching ON.
Direct the drain hose into a suitable container or
into a drain via a hosepipe.
Ensure hoses are kink-free and below the level of
the dryer’s outlet along their entire length –
otherwise water extracted from the air will back up and
flood the dryer.
If the hose is to be directed into a separate
container, you must seal the top of the container
and around the hose with cling film – otherwise the
water collected will re-evaporate into the atmosphere
and slow down the extraction process.
All windows and doors must be fully closed, and if
possible, tape up all joints to stop air from outside
entering the work area.
Now, plug the unit into its power supply and switch
ON either by turning the ON/OFF switch to ON or by
moving the voltage selection switch to the correct
voltage (depending on the voltage set-up that you
have requested) and pushing the start button.
If the machine is draining into a container, empty
this at regular intervals. At the same time, check on
the amount of water the machine is extracting from
the air. There will always be a certain amount because
air naturally contains moisture, but the amount will
become negligible as the room dries out.
Never use the equipment except for its intended
purpose. If it will not do what you want with
reasonable ease, assume you have the wrong
equipment for the job.
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