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Page 4 - OPERATING THE DEHUMIDIFIER

A. USER INTERFACE B. ON/OFF POWER SWITCH (E080H, E100H) C. FILTER ACCESS DOOR OPERATING THE DEHUMIDIFIER 1. If equipped, use the ON/OFF power switch, located by the power cord, to apply power to the dehumidifier. NOTE: The unit can remain plugged in with an ON/OFF power switch on, unless the unit wi...

Page 5 - MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER After initial installation, the air filter and drain should be checked and cleaned every 6 months. 1. Press the ON/OFF button on the user interface to turn the unit OFF. 2. Remove the snap-on filter access door (see FIGURE 1 ) from the drain side of the dehumidifier b...

Page 6 - PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION; FIGURE 8; FIGURE 6; NOTICE; Running the dehumidifier without the drain insert can lead; FIGURE 7

A B FIGURE 7: CAPPED DRAIN ACCESS FOR CLEANING PROCESS 90-2693 A. CAP B. CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Cut the strap securing the compressor shipping support bracket and remove the strap and shipping bracket (see FIGURE 8 ) 1. Clip off and remove the plastic st...

Page 7 - INSTALLING THE DUCT COLLARS

A B B A C C FIGURE 9: USER INTERFACE LOCATION FIGURE 10: USER INTERFACE ROTATED 180 DEGREES 90-02806 90-2525 A. USER INTERFACE DOOR B. USER INTERFACE C. FILTER ACCESS DOOR REPOSITIONING THE USER INTERFACE FOR THE APPLICATION Locate the onboard user interface (see FIGURE 9 ) on the top of the dehumid...

Page 8 - INSTALLING THE DEHUMIDIFIER

INSTALLING THE DEHUMIDIFIER DEHUMIDIFIER LOCATION • Electrical service access and drain cleaning will require the removal of the electrical service side panel (see FIGURE 12 ) Allow sufficient space for service on this side of the unit. • The filter can be removed from either side of the dehumidifie...

Page 9 - INSTALLING DUCTWORK

A B C D FIGURE 14: CAPPED DRAIN ACCESS FOR CLEANING 90-2693 INSTALLING THE DRAIN USING HARD PIPE • Install a 3/4” PVC slip x 3/4” MNPT PVC fitting to the dehumidifier and use 3/4” nominal PVC Schedule 40 pipe to run the condensate line to the nearest floor drain or to an outside location that slopes...

Page 10 - DUCTING THE DEHUMIDIFIER INLET AND OUTLET TO THE HVAC SYSTEM

AIR IS PULLED FROM THE MAIN RETURN DUCT AIR IS DISCHARGED TO THE SUPPLY DUCT MODEL E100 0.6" W.C. MAX MODEL E080 0.4" W.C. MAX C B FIGURE 16: FOUR INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS A. DEHUMIDIFIER B. 10” DIAMETER INSULATED DUCT C. HVAC/FURNACE D. PLENUM BOX E. AIR HANDLER F. PLENUM BOX OR Y-FITTIN...

Page 12 - WIRING

A A B B FIGURE 20: WIRING ACCESS COVER LOCATION 90-02806 WIRING No additional wiring is needed unless: • the dehumidifier is ducted to the HVAC system• a separate, external control such as a thermostat or dehumidistat is to be used • a float switch, either integral to a condensate pump or mounted to...

Page 13 - WIRING TO A FLOAT SWITCH; VENTILATION

NORMALLY CLOSED FLOAT SWITCH FL O AT Sw itch DH DH FIGURE 23: FLOAT SWITCH WIRING 90-1857 WIRING TO A FLOAT SWITCH Use only if the installation includes a float switch or a condensate pump. The dehumidifier leaves the factory with a jumper wire installed in the float switch terminals. Remove the jum...

Page 14 - VENT DISABLED; ZONING THE DEHUMIDIFIER; REQUIRED COMPONENTS

36” MAX CENTER LINE OUTSIDE WALL FIGURE 27: ODT MOUNTED IN INTAKE DUCT B2202617-E 3. Wire the FAI damper, HVAC equipment and outdoor temperature sensor to the dehumidifier control as shown in FIGURE 28 + - A B ODT VENT DEH Sensor Dampers Remote FL O AT Sw itc h DH DH GhRfCf Gs Y W HV AC E Q UIP . G ...

Page 15 - OFF

6 FEET MIN A B C D E F G G + - A B ODT VENT DH DH GhRfCfGs Y W DEH FLOAT Switch B C D E A F G H FIGURE 29: WHOLE-HOME PRIMARY ZONE INSTALLATION FIGURE 30: TWO-ZONE WIRING ON-BOARD CONTROL A. RETURN FROM SECONDARY ZONE B. NORMALLY CLOSED DAMPERS C. RETURN DUCT D. TO/FROM PRIMARY ZONE A. FLOAT SWITCH ...

Page 17 - INSTALLER TEST MODE

INSTALLER TEST MODE If everything is properly wired, the dehumidifier and all of the wired components will turn on and off during Installer Test Mode to demonstrate that all are properly operating Installer Test Mode lasts for four (4) minutes. If the ON/OFF button is pressed during test mode, the d...

Page 19 - SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOLS; WARNING; SERVICE

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS Symbol ISO 7010-W021 (2011-05) Symbol ISO 7000-1659 (2004-01) Symbol ISO 7000-1659 (2004-01) Warning: flammable materials Service indicator: read technical manual Operator’s manual: operating instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Sealed Refrigeration System is not f...

Page 20 - DIAGNOSTIC CODES; AIR SAMPLING

TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICE Troubleshooting and repairs shall be performed by a qualified HVAC service technician, and all safety procedures shall be followed. Technical support is available Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm CST at 8003346011 Use the guides on the following pages to identify and c...

Page 21 - Diagnostic; Outdoor

TABLE 1: DIAGNOSTIC CODES Diagnostic Code Failure Mode Action Reset E5 High Temperature Thermistor Failure 1. Check the high temperature sensor connection (if equipped) at the power board The terminal should be fully seated on the power board pins 2. Remove the side access panel and verify the senso...

Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Symptom

TABLE 2: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Failure Mode Action Dehumidifier does not turn on/run. No power to unit • Check that the dehumidifier is plugged in.• Check that the power switch is turned ON (if equipped).• Check that the user interface is turned ON.• Check that the circuit breaker has not tr...

Page 24 - LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY Terms of Coverage Your AprilAire® Dehumidifier is expressly warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from date of purchase. What Is Covered The exclusive obligation of AprilAire under this Limited Warranty shall be, at the sole discretion of A...