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800.533.7533 | Santa-Fe-Products.com Santa Fe Impact105 / Impact155 Installation & Operation Instructions
Drain Installation
The Santa Fe Impact dehumidier generates condensate.
Place a secondary drain pan under the dehumidier if it is suspended above a nished area or above an area where
water leakage could cause damage.
A drain trap is required for the dehumidier to run properly. Install a 3/4" threaded male NPT adapter to the drain port
or drain pan if one is being used. Install a drain pipe assembly utilizing 3/4" PVC pipe to transport the condensate to a
drain. The pitch/slope of the drain pipe should be no less than 1 inch per 10 feet of drain pipe.
An optional condensate pump kit is available for use with the Santa Fe Impact dehumidier and may be installed if lift is
required to dispose of condensate. Condensate is automatically pumped to a remote location when the water level in the
pump’s reservoir rises to close the float switch.
Drain Installation
Side View
Secondary
Drain Pan
(Optional)
Drain Port
Drain Trap
Floor Bend PVC Trap
PVC materials available from your local hardware store.
The Santa Fe Impact dehumidifier requires a drain trap. Creating
a drain trap allows a small amount of water to build up in the trap
area of the clear hose. This prevents air from back flowing through
the hose and into the dehumidifier; essentially causing the unit to
backflow water out of the corners of the machine. Position the trap
in the hose approximately 8"-10” from the dehumidifier and make
sure the highest point of the trap is still at least 2” below the black
drain port adapter on the dehumidifier. If the highest point of the
trap is above the drain port, water will back flow into the
dehumidifier. Check the hose regularly to ensure water is
draining properly.
Use care to keep the hose as flat to the floor as possible
after your trap is in place. Be sure the hose is not kinked
or otherwise restricted so water can pass through the
hose freely. Improper installation of the drain hose may
result in water leakage.
If the Santa Fe Impact dehumidifier is located too far from
the floor drain and the provided hose does not reach, you
may use a 1/2” PVC rigid pipe to extend the drain. Rigid
PVC tubing is readily available from your local hardware
store. Be sure the extension is at a downward slope to
the drain.
An optional condensate pump kit may be installed if
lift is required to remove condensate. To order,
contact your local dealer or visit our website at
www.santa-fe-products.com. You may also reach
us by phone at [phone] and we can direct you
to a dealer.
CAUTION!
Note: The secondary drain pan is only needed if the
dehumidifier is located above a living space.
CAUTION!
CHECK DRAIN LINE WHEN CHANGING FILTER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BUILD UP OF ALGAE OR SLUDGE.