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Aprilaire 1870F Installation And Operating Manual

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For product support, contact Aprilaire at 1-800-334-6011.
For product support, contact Aprilaire at 1-800-334-6011.
For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 800-934-9194, or visit Sylvane.com.
For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 800-934-9194, or visit Sylvane.com.
ON/OFF button
used to turn
dehumidifier on
and off
MODE button
used for optional
ventilation feature

SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

1. 120 Volts may cause serious injury from electric shock. Disconnect electrical power before starting installation or servicing.
Leave power disconnected until installation/service is completed.
2. Dropping may cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle with care and follow installation instructions.
1. Read all instructions before beginning installation.
2. Improper installation may cause property damage or injury. Read instructions before installation, service or maintenance.
3. Do not use in pool applications. Pool chemicals can damage the dehumidifier.
4. Do not use solvents or cleaners on or near the circuit board. Chemicals can damage circuit board components.
5. Wait 24 hours before running the unit if it was not shipped or stored in the upright position
6. Do not use dehumidification to prevent window condensation in the winter. To address window condensation, use ventilation
to lower indoor humidity in the winter.
Up/Down
Dehumidifer
buttons used to
Control
change humidity
setting
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model 1870F Dehumidifier
Installation and Operating Manual
Inlet
Filter Access
Door
WARNING
CAUTION
Outlet
Drain
Power
Switch
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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    For product support, contact Aprilaire at 1-800-334-6011. For product support, contact Aprilaire at 1-800-334-6011. For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 800-934-9194, or visit Sylvane.com. For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 800-934-9194, or visit Sylvane.com. Model 1870F Dehumidifier Installation and Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ......................11 SPECIFICATIONS Model 1870F Weight 114 lbs.

  • Page 3: Set Up Dehumidifier For Installation

    SET UP DEHUMIDIFIER FOR INSTAllATION IMPORTANT: Cut the strap securing the compressor FIGURE 1 – Remove Shipping bracket shipping support bracket and remove the strap, shipping bracket screws, and bracket. See Figure 1. REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKET CUT OFF PLASTIC STRAP 90-2040 lOCATION CONSIDERATIONS • A llow sufficient clearance for filter removal and...

  • Page 4: Drain Installation

    DRAIN INSTAllATION The drain outlet on the dehumidifier can be hard piped using 3/4” nominal drain tubing or the provided fittings and 1/2” clear PVC tubing can be used to drain the dehumidifier. Always maintain a constant downward slope from the dehumidifier to the drain and do not allow soft tubing to curl up which may result in air lock.

  • Page 5: Setting The Desired Humidity Level

    SETTING THE DESIRED HUMIDITy lEVEl 1. P ress the ON/OFF button to turn the dehumidifier control ON. The display will show ENERGy SAVINGS TIPS the current setting, and the dehumidifier blower will turn on to start sampling the air. 2. T he UP and DOWN arrow buttons allow the humidity level to be set from 40% to 80% Energy Savings Tip #1: Adjust the humidity relative humidity. Use the ON/OFF button to turn the dehumidifier ON or OFF. setting to be as high as is comfortable to reduce dehumidifier run time. If it feels Set the control at 55%RH when first clammy or “smells musty”, lower the humidity...

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ClEAN OR REPlACE THE AIR FIlTER After initial installation the air filter should be checked and cleaned every 6 months. The CLEAN FILTER service reminder will display on the on-board control screen every 6 months. To clear the service message, press the UP and DOWN arrows simultaneously for 3 seconds. Filter Cleaning Procedure 1. T urn the ON/OFF switch OFF. 2. Remove the filter access door from either side of the dehumidifier. 90-1854 3.

  • Page 7: Model 76 - External Control Or Crawl Space/Sealed Attic Control And Wiring

    MODEl 76 – EXTERNAl CONTROl OR CRAWl SPACE/SEAlED ATTIC CONTROl AND WIRING When the dehumidifier is located in a crawl space, sealed attic, or other hard to access Model 76 Control area, a Model 76 can be installed in the living space and will operate as a remote control. Refer to the Model 76 Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual for installation and operating instructions. NOTE: Use 18-22 AWG wire for control wiring.

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    TROUblESHOOTING Technical Support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, at (800) 334-6011. Use the guides on the following pages to identify and correct system faults. Contact Technical Support before replacing the unit or any components and for additional troubleshooting. DIAGNOSTIC CODES When an error occurs, the Diagnostic Code along with SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed on the control screen.

  • Page 9: Table 2 – Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUblESHOOTING (CONTINUED) TAblE 1 – Diagnostic Codes (continued) Diagnostic Code Failure Mode Action Reset Float Switch Open 1. Empty the condensate pan. Self-Correcting 2. Check the float switch connection at the control board. 3. I f not using a float switch, verify jumper is between float switch terminals on dehumidifier control board. 4. I f the problem persists, replace the float switch. Inlet Air Temperature 1. I f temperature is out of range, no action, normal operation.

  • Page 10: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS 90-2041 Part Description Part No. Part Description Part No. Filter, 12” x 12” x 1” EZK 5569 Sensor, Low Temperature, Deh 5455 Internal Control Board, Deh 5444 Sensor, High Temperature, Deh 5456 User Interface Assembly, Deh 5445 Capacitor, 50MFD, 370VAC, (compressor) 5594 Wiring Access Door, AA Deh 5446 Capacitor, 8MFD, 450VAC, Deh, (fan) 5459 Door, Filter Access, AA Deh...

  • Page 11: Warranty

    WARRANTy Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire Dehumidifier is expressly warranted for five (5) years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials ® or workmanship. Research Products Corporation’s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply, without charge, a replacement for any component which is found to be defective within such five (5) year period and which is returned not later than thirty (30) days after said five (5) year period by you to either your original supplier or to Research Products Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin 53701, together with the model number and installation date of the dehumidifier.
  • Page 12 For product support, contact Aprilaire at 1-800-334-6011. For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 800-934-9194, or visit Sylvane.com. For sales inquiries, contact Sylvane at 800-934-9194, or visit Sylvane.com. P.O. Box 1467 • Madison, WI 53701-1467 • Phone: 800/334-6011 • Fax: 608/257-4357 • www.aprilairepartners.com 10011031 5.15 Printed in U.S.A. B2206518A © 2015 Aprilaire – A division of Research Products Corporation...

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