If Dehumidification Is Installed - Aprilaire Home Comfort Control 8830 Owner's Manual

INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL
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If dehumidification is installed the Home Comfort
Control can be configured, through the installer setup,
to control dehumidification with either a whole home
dehumidifier or with the air conditioner (cooling unit) .
The Home Comfort Control will allow you to set the
desired humidity (% relative humidity) level in your home
and can be used to turn the dehumidification On or Off .
Use the dehumidification adjustment to set the
dehumidification setpoint to 60% when first installed .
Allow dehumidification to run until the initial setpoint
is reached, before deciding if you want to change the
humidity setting .
Raise the setting if you prefer the air to be
less dry; this will reduce the amount of time that
dehumidification runs .
Lower the setting if you prefer the air to be
more dry; this will increase the amount of time that
dehumidification runs .
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Your comfort is the best measure of how to adjust
your setting . When first installed, your dehumidifier
has to remove all the moisture that is initially in your
home . The home acts like a sponge so the moisture in
the materials of your home is at the same level as the
air . After drying the air, the materials of the home will
release the moisture back into the air until they are
again at the same level . As a result, it is not uncommon
for dehumidification to operate for an extended period
of time when it is first installed .
INDOOR AIR QUALITY FUNCTIONS
HUMIDITY CONTROL
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Energy Saving Tip #1:
Adjust the setting to be as high as is comfortable to
reduce dehumidification run time – if it feels clammy or
smells damp or moldy lower the setting . To save energy,
turn the dehumidifier control OFF when you open your
windows just as you would with air conditioning .
Energy Saving Tip #2:
If vacating your home for an extended period in the
summer, set the relative humidity at 60% and set
the cooling setpoint as high as you are comfortable
setting it to in cooling mode . Consult with appropriate
professionals regarding the highest temperature that
is safe for your pets or possessions . This will keep
the humidity at a controlled level to help prevent mold
while minimizing the amount of the cooling energy
used . Vacation hold is a convenient way to adjust the
dehumidification and cooling setpoint when you will
be away .
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