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Aprilaire 1700 Safety And Installation Instructions Manual

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On/Off Switch
Safety and Installation Instructions
INSTALLER - PLEASE NOTE!
1. Installation must conform to all applicable codes.
2. A dedicated 15 Amp circuit is required for proper
operation of the dehumidifier. If a dedicated circuit
is not available, do not install unit.

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Location Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Ducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Drain Line / Hanging . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Filter
Access
Drain
Model 1700
3. For protection of the compressor, unit must be
transported and installed in an upright position.
If the unit was shipped or stored on its side, a 24 hour
settling period is required before running the unit.
Installations
Whole House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Localized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dehumidifier
Humidity
Control
Wiring
Access
Dip Switch Definitions . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sequences of Operations . . . . . . . . .15
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    On/Off Switch Wiring Access Drain Safety and Installation Instructions Model 1700 INSTALLER – PLEASE NOTE! 1. Installation must conform to all applicable codes. 3. For protection of the compressor, unit must be transported and installed in an upright position. 2. A dedicated 15 Amp circuit is required for proper If the unit was shipped or stored on its side, a 24 hour operation of the dehumidifier.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    OVERVIEW The purpose of the Aprilaire Dehumidifier is to keep the humidity in the house at acceptable limits to reduce the unwanted effects of high humidity. The dehumidifier will measure the dewpoint of the house to decide if to run. The dryness set point can be adjusted with the control knob on the side of the unit.

  • Page 3: Ducting

    DUCTING The Aprilaire Dehumidifier is supplied with two, • For optimal moisture removal, use a manual balancing damper 8” round collars. These are packaged inside the to adjust air flow to 275 CFM @ 0.6” w.c. across the unit behind the filter access panel. When dehumidifier.

  • Page 4: Whole House

    FIGURE 3 – DUCTING COOLING COIL AIR CLEANER 6“ MIN 6“ MIN SUPPLY AIRFLOW RETURN AIRFLOW OPTIONAL N.C. HVAC UNIT VENT CONTROL DAMPER (SEE PAGES 10-11) OPTIONAL FRESH AIR INTAKE 1700 3‘ MIN N.C. BACKFLOW DAMPER OPTIONAL MANUAL DAMPER 90-945...
  • Page 5 WHOLE HOUSE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED) DEHUMIDIFIER FIGURE 4 – WIRING N.C. BACKFLOW CONTROL 24 VAC DAMPER (40 VA min) TRANSFORMER THERMOSTAT HVAC EQUIPMENT 90-781 WH FIGURE 5 – SETTINGS SYSTEM SETUP Standard Fan Cycling Ventilation REMOTE-OFF REMOTE BLOWER BLOWER-OFF See pages 10-11 See pages 10-11 See pages 10-11...

  • Page 6: Localized

    FIGURE 6 – DUCTING OPTIONAL FRESH AIR INTAKE OPTIONAL N.C. COOLING COIL AIR CLEANER VENT CONTROL DAMPER (SEE PAGES 10-11) SUPPLY AIRFLOW RETURN AIRFLOW HVAC UNIT TO GRILLE OR FROM GRILLE 1700 TO OPEN SPACE OR OPEN SPACE OPTIONAL MANUAL BALANCING DAMPER 90-946...
  • Page 7 LOCALIZED INSTALLATION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED) DEHUMIDIFIER FIGURE 7 – WIRING CONTROL THERMOSTAT HVAC EQUIPMENT 90-781 L FIGURE 8 – SETTINGS SYSTEM SETUP Standard Fan Cycling Ventilation REMOTE-OFF REMOTE BLOWER-OFF BLOWER See pages 10-11 See pages 10-11 See pages 10-11 HOUSE LOCAL VENT-AUTO TIMED...

  • Page 8: Whole House / Localized Convertible

    COOLING COIL AIR CLEANER OPTIONAL 6“ MIN 6“ MIN N.C. DAMPER 3‘ MIN SUPPLY AIRFLOW RETURN AIRFLOW HVAC UNIT N.C. DAMPER OPTIONAL MANUAL N.C. DAMPER BALANCING DAMPER SUPPLY TO RETURN FROM 1700 UNCONDITIONED UNCONDITIONED SPACE SPACE N.O. DAMPER N.O. DAMPER 90-947...
  • Page 9 WHOLE HOUSE / LOCAL CONVERTIBLE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED) DEHUMIDIFIER FIGURE 10 – WIRING CONTROL DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEM DAMPERS 24 VAC (40 VA min) TRANSFORMER THERMOSTAT HVAC EQUIPMENT 90-781 WHLC FIGURE 11 – SETTINGS SYSTEM SETUP Standard Fan Cycling Ventilation REMOTE-OFF REMOTE BLOWER BLOWER-OFF...

  • Page 10: Ventilation And Fan Cycling

    VENTILATION / FAN CYCLING SETTINGS The Aprilaire Dehumidifier has the option OPTIONAL to monitor HVAC heating, cooling and fan FIGURE 12 VENTILATION calls to assure the HVAC blower has DAMPER 24 VAC (10 VA min) operated a predetermined amount of...
  • Page 11 SENSOR Note: The dehumidifier can control the HVAC blower to provide fan cycling, regardless of whether or not an outdoor SENSOR ventilation duct is installed. SENSOR • An Aprilaire ® Normally-Closed Damper (Model 6506) should BRACKET OUTDOOR ABOVE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE SENSOR be installed in the outside air intake.

  • Page 12: Dip Switch Definitions

    DIP SWITCH DEFINITIONS REMOTE – OFF / REMOTE – ON (SYSTEM SETUP SWITCH #1): Determines use of internal RH and temperature sensor or use of the RH and temperature sensor on the Living Space Control (PART NO. 70). Remote-Off, use inlet RH and temperature sensor. Remote-On, use Living Space Control (PART NO.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE Dehumidifier is producing • Reheat of outgoing air will cause a temperature increase across the dehumidifier. hot air. • Make sure air flow through unit is between 210 CFM and 300 CFM. This will limit the volume of heated air introduced into the home.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE The ventilation damper • The damper will not open if the cycle time within the current period has already does not open when the been met. For instance if the cycle time is set to 5 minutes and the control has HVAC blower is active.

  • Page 15: Sequences Of Operations

    5 minutes. If a fresh air damper has been installed, then the Model 1700 is providing fresh air ventilation. The 1700 will open the fresh air damper whenever the HVAC system is running, up to the amount of time specified by the Cycle Time. The Dehumidifier will energize the HVAC blower and open the fresh air damper to provide the desired ventilation time if the HVAC system has not run for the specified Cycle Time.
  • Page 16 10006238 12.04 P.O. BOX 1467 • MADISON, WI 53701-1467 • PHONE: 800/334-6011 • FAX: 608/257-4357 • www.aprilairecontractor.com B2203431B...

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