FRAL Refrigerant Dehumidifier FD980
- Functioning at under zero temperature (optional)
- Hot gas defrosting device with electronic & thermostatic control (optional)
- Automatic humidistat (or remote control)
- Fittings for continuous draining connection
- Available in double version air supply: horizontal or upper air supply
- High and low pressure switches
- Scroll compressor
- Very strong aluminium pipe frame with galvanised and painted steel panels
- Three speed fan

Product information
The FRAL FD980 is a heavy-duty refrigerant dehumidifier engineered for large-scale commercial and industrial moisture control, capable of extracting up to 980 litres of water per day. With optional sub-zero operation capability and hot gas defrosting, this robust unit is built for demanding environments including large manufacturing buildings, warehouses, commercial agricultural facilities, military armouries and mining operations.
Key Features
- High-capacity moisture removal of up to 980 litres per 24-hour period for large-scale applications
- Optional sub-zero temperature operation with electronic and thermostatic-controlled hot gas defrosting system
- Reliable scroll compressor with high and low pressure protection switches for continuous operation
- Robust aluminium pipe frame construction with galvanised and painted steel panels for industrial durability
- Flexible installation options with double version air supply configurations (horizontal or upper air supply) and continuous drainage connections
Typical Applications
This industrial-grade dehumidifier is specifically designed for large manufacturing buildings, warehouses, commercial agricultural facilities, military armouries and mining industry applications. The high extraction capacity and robust construction make it ideal for environments requiring continuous moisture control in expansive commercial spaces.
If you are considering installing this large capacity dehumidifier, you are already thinking big. It is capable of removing nearly a tonne of water. The FD980 will remove up to 980 litres of water in a 24 hour period.
Large manufacturing buildings, warehouses, commercial agricultural facilities, military armouries or the mining industry are the applications this heavy duty unit is designed for.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Power Consumption (at 20˚C, 60% rh) | FD750
9000 w |
FD980
11200 w |
| Power Consumption (at 35˚C, 95% rh) | 11000 w | 13000 w |
| Absorbed Current (at 35˚C, 95% rh) standard | 22 A | 28 A |
| Locked Rotor Current LRA stand. Ver. 230/1/50 | 80 | 100 |
| Noise level (at 3 meters) | 67 dB | 70 dB |
| Refrigerant | R407c | R407c |
| Defrost Control System | Electronic | Electronic |
| Hot Gas Defrost System (optional) | Electronic thermostat | Electronic thermostat |
| Continuous Drainage Pipe (male) | 19mm | 19mm |
| Temperature Range standard version | 7-35˚ C | 7-35˚ C |
| Temperature Range hot gas defrost. version | 0.5-35˚ C | 0.5-35˚ C |
| Relative Humidity Range | 45-99% | 45-99% |
| Condensation Capacity (at 30˚C, 80% rh) | 600 l/24 hr | 870 l/24 hr |
| Condensation Capacity (at 32˚C, 90% rh) | 750 l/24 hr | 980 l/24 hr |
| Weight | 230 kg | 320 kg |
| Dimensions | 200 x 130 x 160cm | 200 x 130 x 160cm |
Note: 3 phase power supply required
AIR FLOW WITH DIFFERENT HEAD PRESSURES
| Available head pressure (Pa) |
180 |
200 |
220 |
240 |
260 |
280 |
300 |
| Air flow cm/h FD750 (middle fan speed) |
6200 |
6100 |
6000 |
6000 |
6000 |
5900 |
5800 |
| Air flow cm/h FD980 (max fan speed) |
8500 |
8300 |
8200 |
8100 |
8100 |
8000 |
8000 |
CONDENSED WATER AT DIFFERENT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS – FD750
| 10˚C 60% |
10˚C 80% |
15˚C 60% |
15˚C 80% |
20˚C 60% |
20˚C 80% |
25˚C 60% |
25˚C 80% |
27˚C 65% |
27˚C 80% |
30˚C 80% |
32˚C 90% |
| 110 l/d | 190 l/d | 160 l/d | 250 l/d | 280 l/d | 320 l/d | 290 l/d | 400 l/d | 340 l/d | 460 l/d | 600 l/d | 750 l/d |
CONDENSED WATER AT DIFFERENT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS – FD980
| 10˚C 60% |
10˚C 80% |
15˚C 60% |
15˚C 80% |
20˚C 60% |
20˚C 80% |
25˚C 60% |
25˚C 80% |
27˚C 65% |
27˚C 80% |
30˚C 80% |
32˚C 90% |
| 150 l/d | 270 l/d | 220 l/d | 390 l/d | 330 l/d | 490 l/d | 400 l/d | 570 l/d | 490 l/d | 670 l/d | 870 l/d | 980 l/d |





