70, 80, and 100 ppd professional-grade, whole-house dehumidifiers (30 pages)
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INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL Model E080 & E100 80 & 100 PPD Professional-Grade, Dehumidifier Whole-House Dehumidifiers Installed By: Installer Phone: Date Installed: Product Info & Digital Manual Manufacturing Use Only PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE DEHUMIDIFIER OWNER...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHOLE HOME DEHUMIDIFICATION Be sure to read and understand all safety precautions and The AprilAire Dehumidifier instructions before installing and operating the unit controls the humidity level in your entire home A powerful blower inside WARNING the dehumidifier draws...
3. The dehumidifier blower will turn on, the word SETTING OPERATING THE DEHUMIDIFIER disappears from the display, and the words AIR SAMPLING appear (see FIGURE 3) This wording indicates that the dehumidifier is sampling the air to determine if 1. If equipped, use the ON/OFF power switch, located by the dehumidification is needed and shows the measured power cord, to apply power to the dehumidifier.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DRAIN 1. With the filter door on the drain side of the dehumidifier removed, reach in and pull out the drain insert using the CLEANING THE FILTER finger loop (see FIGURE 6) NOTE: Drain insert must be installed before operating After initial installation the air filter and drain should be checked and cleaned every 6 months 1.
2. Clean the accessible portion of the drain pan and the drain PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION insert using a mild detergent 3. If the drain has a capped tee or elbow to allow cleaner to IMPORTANT: Cut the strap securing the compressor shipping be poured directly in the drain, remove the cap and pour support bracket and remove the strap and shipping bracket approximately one cup of white vinegar into the tube (see...
REPOSITIONING THE USER INTERFACE FOR THE APPLICATION INSTALLING THE DUCT COLLARS Locate the onboard user interface on the top of the • Use the screws in the parts bag to attach the duct collars to dehumidifier or at the front of the dehumidifier if the user the inlet and outlet of the dehumidifier.
INSTALLING THE DEHUMIDIFIER LEVELING AND RAISING THE DEHUMIDIFIER NOTE: This does not apply to Model E100C DEHUMIDIFIER LOCATION The feet can be adjusted to level the unit and accommodate drain fittings and condensate pans as required. Use the • Electrical service access and drain cleaning will require the top-mounted bubble level to adjust the feet until the bubble removal of the electrical service side panel (see FIGURE 12) is within the outer circle (see FIGURE 13).
0.4” Water Column (w.c.) for Model E080 and 0.6” w.c. for Models E100/E100H. Measure the system pressure when the • Install a tee or three-way elbow at the dehumidifier outlet HVAC fan is operating at the highest airflow (speed) setting.
RETURN-TO-RETURN RETURN-TO-SUPPLY BASEMENT INSTALLATION BASEMENT INSTALLATION AIR IS DISCHARGED TO THE SUPPLY DUCT MODEL E100 0.6" W.C. MAX MODEL E080 0.4" W.C. MAX AIR IS PULLED FROM THE MAIN FEET RETURN DUCT AIR IS PULLED FROM THE MAIN RETURN DUCT...
DUCTING THE DEHUMIDIFIER OUTLET TO THE HVAC SYSTEM WITH DEDICATED DEHUMIDIFIER INLET REGISTER • To direct dehumidified air away from a potentially wet AC coil, duct to the supply side of the HVAC system for air FIGURE 16: DISCHARGE TO SUPPLY SIDE handler applications where air is pulled through the AC coil (see FIGURE 16) DEDICATED RETURN TO MAIN SUPPLY...
WIRING WIRING TO THE HVAC SYSTEM When the dehumidifier is ducted to the HVAC system, it is No additional wiring is needed unless: recommended that it also be wired to the HVAC system as shown in FIGURE 20 If ducted to the HVAC system in a •...
NC/NO switch in the NO position For controls that use a normally closed switch, put the NC/NO switch in the NC position If using the AprilAire Model 76 as a remote control, wire to the (+ - A B) terminals Refer to the...
2. Install the Outdoor Temperature Sensor (ODT) as shown in VENTILATION FIGURE 25 and FIGURE 26 – only needed if ventilation will be limited during high or low outdoor temperature conditions The dehumidifier can activate a normally closed damper to bring in outdoor air through a fresh air intake duct This feature cannot be used when a Model 76 has been installed in a FIGURE 25: ODT MOUNTED OUTSIDE...
• Grilles with 10” duct collars • Drain line A. OPTIONAL OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (MODEL 8052) • (2) AprilAire Model 6510, 10” Normally Closed damper B. 6” NORMALLY CLOSED DAMPER OR 8190FF C. 24 VAC (10 VA MIN) TRANSFORMER • (2) AprilAire Model 6610, 10” Normally Open damper...
INSTALLER SETUP FIGURE 28: WHOLE-HOME PRIMARY ZONE INSTALLATION Enter the setup menu if: • the dehumidifier is ducted to the HVAC system • an external or remote control will be used • ventilation or zoning will be used 1. Plug unit in and turn power switch ON (if equipped) 2.
SETTING UP REMOTE CONTROL – CRAWL SPACE/SEALED ATTIC ENABLING DEH W/AC If wiring to a Model 76 for remote control (see pages 13 and 19 To allow dehumidification during active air conditioning, select button to ENABLE ENABLED and press the MODE button for details) press the To disable dehumidification when the air conditioning is on, SETTING UP VENTILATION...
After one minute of compressor operation, all outputs will turn INSTALLER TEST MODE off and DONE will blink for 3 seconds and then return to the OFF screen If everything is properly wired, the dehumidifier and all of the wired components will turn on and off during Installer Test Mode to demonstrate that all are properly operating Installer Test Mode lasts for four (4) minutes If the ON/OFF button is pressed during test mode, the dehumidifier will exit Installer...
STARTING UP THE UNIT USING AN EXTERNAL CONTROL AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the dehumidifier control ON. The display will show the word EXTERNAL to indicate that an Ensure unit is plugged in and if equipped use the ON/OFF external control is to be used to control the dehumidifier.
TROUBLESHOOTING Technical support is available Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm CST at 8003346011 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...
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TABLE 1: DIAGNOSTIC CODES Diagnostic Code Failure Mode Action Reset 1. Check the low temperature sensor connection at the power board 2. Remove the side access panel and verify the sensor is not damaged and Low Temperature connected to the suction line Cycle Power Thermistor Failure 3.
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04” wc for Model • Verify that the outlet collar with backflow damper is installed on the outlet side of the but with little or no E080 or 06” wc for Model dehumidifier. airflow. E100/E100H • Check if backflow damper is blocked or stuck and remove obstruction.
SERVICE PARTS 90-2595 Part Description Part No. Part Description Part No. EZK Filter, 13.5” x 11.875” x 0.875” 5881 Sensor, Low Temperature 5455 Internal Control Board 5444 Sensor, High Temperature 5456 User Interface Assembly 5445 Leveling Foot (not included with E100C) 5457 Wiring Access Door 5446...
5:00 pm Central Time • Modifications, changes, repurposing, or alterations to the AprilAire product. At the sole discretion of AprilAire, you may be required to: return the product not • Extended warranties or satisfaction guarantees offered by third parties later than thirty (30) days after the warranty period to the place of purchase or •...
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