Installing The Dehumidifier; Dehumidifier Location; Leveling And Raising The Dehumidifier; Installing A Condensate Pan Under The Dehumidifier - Aprilaire E070 Installation & Owner's Manual

INSTALLING THE DEHUMIDIFIER

DEHUMIDIFIER LOCATION

• Electrical service access and drain cleaning will require the
removal of the electrical service side panel (see FIGURE 9).
Allow sufficient space for service on this side of the unit.
• Allow sufficient space for the filter to be removed and
reinstalled�
• If locating the unit where it is not readily accessible (such
as a crawl space, an attic or even a basement for some
individuals), consider controls such as the Model 76
Dehumidifier Control, which can be mounted in the living
space and wired to the dehumidifier.
• For attic installations, suspending the dehumidifier is
recommended to reduce noise transference�
• Always install the dehumidifier in or above a condensate pan
when locating in or above a finished space.
FIGURE 9: FILTER ACCESS CLEARANCE
A
TOP VIEW
C
A. ELECTRICAL SERVICE ACCESS THIS SIDE
B. FILTER
C. 8' POWER CORD
B
15" MINIMUM
CLEARANCE
FOR FILTER
(EITHER SIDE)
90-2304

LEVELING AND RAISING THE DEHUMIDIFIER

The feet can be adjusted to level the unit and accommodate
drain fittings and condensate pans as required. Leveling is
required to ensure proper drainage from the dehumidifier.
If installing a condensate pump (see FIGURE 11) to the side of
the unit more elevation than can be provided by the adjustable
feet may be needed. Risers (Part #5879) or hanging kits (Part
#5822) are available to lift the dehumidifier higher off the floor.
FIGURE 10: LEVELING THE UNIT
0.38" MIN
2.00" MAX

INSTALLING A CONDENSATE PAN UNDER THE DEHUMIDIFIER

Always install the dehumidifier in or above a condensate pan
when locating it above a finished space� Adhere to local codes
regarding draining of the condensate pan� If a condensate
pump is needed, make sure it is in the condensate pan as well�
Install a float switch in the condensate pan and/or use the
overflow wires/terminals on the condensate pump to stop the
dehumidifier should overflow occur. See WIRING TO A FLOAT
SWITCH on page 9�
CONNECTS TO
3/4" ID DRAIN TUBE
90-2305
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