Maintenance; Cleaning The Filter; Cleaning The Drain - Aprilaire E130 Installation & Owner's Manual

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. Loosen the retaining screw on the filter access door
(see FIGURE 1) from the drain side of the dehumidifier until it
releases and then remove the filter door.
3. Slide the filter out of the dehumidifier.
4. Rinse the filter with water to remove dust and collected
particles from the filter.
5. Shake off excess water from the filter.
6. Clean the drain as described in CLEANING THE DRAIN on
page 5 .
7. Reinstall the filter. An arrow on the filter frame shows the
direction of airflow and it should point into the dehumidifier.
8. Replace the filter access door and tighten the
retaining screw .
9. Press the ON/OFF Button to turn the dehumidifier back ON.
The CLEAN FILTER service reminder (see FIGURE 5) will display
on the control every 6 months . To clear the service message,
press the s and t buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
FIGURE 5: CLEAN FILTER SERVICE REMINDER

CLEANING THE DRAIN

1. With the filter door on the drain side of the dehumidifier
removed, clean the accessible portion of the drain pan
using a mild detergent .
2. If the drain has a capped tee or elbow to allow cleaner to
be poured directly in the drain, remove the cap and pour
approximately one cup of white vinegar into the tube (see
FIGURE 6) . If there is no visible access to the drain line from
outside of the dehumidifier, pour approximately one cup of
vinegar into the drain pan of the dehumidifier.
FIGURE 6: CAPPED DRAIN ACCESS FOR CLEANING PROCESS
A
A. CAP
B. CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE
3. If the dehumidifier has clear flexible drain tubing, look for
excess buildup in the drain line that might prevent water
flow, and replace as needed. Clear, smooth. flexible 3/4"
Inside Diameter (ID) drain tubing is available in most
hardware stores or Do-It-Yourself (DIY) retail stores .
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