Ecoair DD122 CLASSIC MK5 User Manual - Welcome
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WELCOME
Thank you and congratula)ons for choosing an EcoAir dehumidifier to help you improve the air
quality within your home. Inside you will find many helpful )ps on how to use and maintain your
dehumidifier efficiently. Just a li3le preventa)ve care can save you money and prolong the life of
your dehumidifier.
The purpose of the dehumidifier is to remove the excess moisture in the air by detec)ng the humidity
level in the room. By keeping humidity within recommended levels, a dehumidifier combats
household damp, mould and mildew. Dehumidifiers can help to reduce the symptoms of asthma,
allergies, and other respiratory health condi)ons. They can also be used to help dry laundry quicker
and control moisture-based damage (such as the a:ermath of flooding, leaks or rising damp) to
valuable belongings and furniture.
HUMIDITY GUIDE
There will always be water vapour in the air. The water vapour (or commonly known as moisture) in
the air is measured in % Rela)ve Humidity (RH). RH is the ra)o of the actual amount of water vapour
in the air to the amount it could hold when saturated expressed as a percentage. Too much or too
li3le moisture in our homes can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The op)mum humidity level is
between 40% and 60% (RH) where we feel most comfortable.
LOW HUMIDITY
Low humidity indoors causes excess drying which can trigger skin irrita)ons such as eczema, chapped
skin and dry nose. It can also damage possessions, such as wooden furniture, musical instruments
and artwork by drying it out too much.
HIGH HUMIDITY
High humidity indoors causes damp and condensa)on. The damp le: by condensa)on can damage
plaster, wall paper, furniture, vehicles, )mber windows, doors and clothes. It can be harmful to our
health when bacteria thrives, causing mould and fungus.
MAINTAINING SAFE LEVELS OF HUMIDITY
It is important to maintain a consistent humidity range to preserve furniture, pain)ngs, door and
window frames. High humidity causes swelling, corrosion, so:ening of glues and paint. Low
humidity causes shrinking, cracking, warping of wood surfaces and gaps in joints, doors and windows.
Frequent changes in humidity levels can accelerate damages to property and belongings.
CONDENSATION
The warmer the air, the more moisture the air can hold than colder air. So, when the air inside the
house becomes colder, the moisture contents in the air becomes saturated, and gets heavier
resul)ng in moisture concentra)on on the coldest parts of the house par)cularly on the windows,
bathroom mirrors and walls. This is condensa)on, caused by a sudden increase in humidity, cooking,
showers, drying clothes, inadequate ven)la)on and poor thermal insula)on.
Condensa)on does not disappear instantly even with the dehumidifier on. Where excessive
condensa)on appears for example, on your windows, you may want to open your windows to expel
the excess humidity for several minutes. It will take a while for the condensa)on to generally
increase the humidity in the room. Once the humidity level in the room around the dehumidifier is
increased above the level you have set on the dehumidifier, it will then begin the dehumidifica)on
process.
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