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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. Sharp edges may cause serious injury from cuts. Use care when cutting plenum openings and handling duct work.
3. 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. Installation, service, and maintenance must be performed by a qualified service
technician.
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.
7. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
8. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
9. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
PLEASE READ AND LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE HOMEOWNER
Model E080, E100 & E100H Dehumidifier
Installation Instructions
WARNING
CAUTION
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- Page 1 Model E080, E100 & E100H Dehumidifier Installation Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 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. Sharp edges may cause serious injury from cuts. Use care when cutting plenum openings and handling duct work.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Electrical Specifications for Hard Wiring Model E080 & E100H � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �... -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL E080 MODEL E100 & E100H Unit Weight 63 lbs� 64 lbs� Shipping Weight 81 lbs� 82 lbs� Capacity 80 pints per day @ 185 CFM 100 pints per day @ 280 CFM 80°F, 60% RH Conditions Power 5�1A operating current 6�9A operating current... -
Page 4: Duct Collars
DUCT COLLARS STANDARD BASEMENT AND ATTIC INSTALLATIONS (FULLY DUCTED) • Use the screws in the parts bag to attach the duct collars to the inlet and outlet of the dehumidifier� The outlet collar has a backflow damper� • The outlet duct collar may be attached to the top or end of the unit� Move the outlet cover to the location not being used� See FIGURE 2� •... -
Page 5: Control Location
CONTROL LOCATION The on-board control can be located on the top of the dehumidifier or can be relocated to the front of the FIGURE 5 – CONTROL LOCATION dehumidifier if the control cannot be seen/accessed in CONTROL the top orientation� It may also be rotated 180 degrees PANEL COVER CONTROL in either orientation as shown in FIGURE 6�... -
Page 6: Hard Wiring
The Model E080 dehumidifier can be modified for applications where hard wire power to 115 VAC is required; the Model E100H must be hard wired� An electrical disconnect switch can be installed as needed to comply with appropriate codes or ordinances� The ON/OFF switch on the dehumidifier interrupts the 115 VAC service to the internal components of the dehumidifier, but does not disconnect the power supply at the 115 VAC terminals on the dehumidifier�... -
Page 7: Wiring Instructions
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disconnect electrical service at the main fuse or circuit breaker box� 2. Install any code required disconnects to the line service within FIGURE 7 – ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOX LOCATION eyesight of the appliance� SIDE PANEL 3. Remove the side panel and electrical service panel from the dehumidifier�... -
Page 8: Location Considerations
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS • Allow sufficient clearance for filter removal and to prevent airflow obstruction FIGURE 9 – FILTER ACCESS CLEARANCE • Electrical service access will require the removal ELECTRICAL SERVICE 6" MINIMUM CLEARANCE of the side panel shown� Allow sufficient space for ACCESS THIS SIDE FOR PROPER AIR FLOW service on this side of the unit�... -
Page 9: Leveling
FIGURE 10 – DRAIN INSERT DRAIN INSERT 90-2607 LEVELING The feet can be adjusted to level the unit and accommodate drain fittings and secondary condensate FIGURE 11 – LEVEL THE UNIT BUBBLE LEVEL pans as required� Refer to top mounted bubble level and adjust feet until bubble is within the outer circle�... -
Page 10: Ducting To Hvac System - Basement And Attic Installations
HVAC system air before being discharged into the living space� Alternatively, the dehumidifier can be ducted to discharge to the supply duct, but the external static pressure of the HVAC system must not exceed 0�4"w�c� for the E080 and 0�6"w�c� for the E100/E100H� REQUIRED COMPONENT •... -
Page 11: Ducting To Hvac System - Closet Installations
HVAC equipment and ducted to the HVAC supply duct using the outlet on the top of the unit� The supply side external static pressure of the HVAC system must not exceed 0�4"w�c� for the E080 and 0�6"w�c� for the E100/E100H�... -
Page 12: Ducting For Two Zone Installations
NORMALLY OPEN DAMPER • Drain line NORMALLY OPEN DAMPER • 2 – Aprilaire Model 6510, 10" Normally Closed damper 90-1875 • 2 – Aprilaire Model 6610, 10" Normally Open damper • 24 VAC transformer (40 VA min�) for dampers Note: 5442 Basement Kit includes 2 – 6510 Dampers, FIGURE 21 –... -
Page 13: Model 76 - External Control Or Crawl Space/Sealed Attic Control And Wiring
NO/NC switch on the dehumidifier control (see FIGURE 22) to correspond with the control being used� The Aprilaire Model 8620 Thermostat or Model 8910 Home Comfort Control are recommended alternate controls and both use normally open contacts�... -
Page 14: Wiring The Dehumidifier To The Hvac System And Zone Dampers
WIRING THE DEHUMIDIFIER TO THE HVAC SYSTEM AND ZONE DAMPERS Note: Use 18-22 AWG wire for wiring to HVAC system and zone dampers� FIGURE 24 – WIRING TO HVAC SYSTEM Pull off the wiring access cover near the dehumidifier control to access the wiring terminals�... -
Page 15: System Set-Up And Checkout
SYSTEM SET-UP AND CHECKOUT If dehumidifier installation does not include ventilation or zoning and VENTILATION will not be wired to an external control, remote control or the HVAC system, proceed to INSTALLER TEST MODE section on page 17� If not using the dehumidifier to bring in outdoor air, press MODE 1. - Page 16 ZONE DEH W/AC If installing the dehumidifier in To allow dehumidification during a single zone application, select active air conditioning, select DISABLED and press MODE to go ENABLED and press MODE� to the EXTERNAL control screen selections� 90-1854 90-1854 If installing the dehumidifier To disable dehumidification when in a two-zone application, use the air conditioning is on, select...
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Page 17: Installer Test Mode
INSTALLER TEST MODE 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 Test Mode and return to the OFF screen�... -
Page 18: Start Up And Sequence Of Operation
START UP AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION SINGLE ZONE WHOLE HOUSE OR STAND ALONE USING CRAWL SPACE OR SEALED ATTIC (REMOTE) CONTROL THE DEHUMIDIFIER CONTROL USING MODEL 76 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the dehumidifier control ON� The 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the dehumidifier control ON� REMOTE will show on the display to indicate that a remote control display will show the current setting, and the dehumidifier blower and HVAC blower (if wired to the HVAC system) will turn on to... -
Page 19: Ventilation
Model 76 has been installed in a Remote Control application, and is not recommended for two-zone installations� REQUIRED COMPONENTS OPTIONAL COMPONENT • Aprilaire Model 6506, Normally Closed damper • 8052 Outdoor Temperature Sensor • 6" insulated duct for fresh air intake duct •... -
Page 20: Vent Auto & Vent-Timed
VENT-AUTO & VENT-TIMED THE DEHUMIDIFIER CAN VENTILATE IN FOUR MODES VENT-TIMED: Ventilation occurs based only on time setting; no temperature restrictions� VENT-AUTO-B: Ventilation prevented when outdoor temperature is below 0°F and above 100°F� Between 0°F – 20°F ventilation is only allowed during a HVAC heat call�... -
Page 21: Determine Ventilation Requirements
DETERMINE VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS CALCULATING AIRFLOW REQUIREMENT TABLE 1 – CFM REQUIRED 1. The MINIMUM ventilation requirement is calculated using ASHRAE Number of Bedrooms 62�2-2010� House Sq. Ft. ASHRAE Airflow in CFM = [House Area in Sq� Ft� x 0�01] + 1000 [(Number of Bedrooms +1) x 7�5] 1500... -
Page 22: Installer Settings
INSTALLER SETTINGS With the dehumidifier power Press the button to switch on, press the ON/OFF toggle between VENT TIMED, button to turn the dehumidifier VENT AUTO-B, VENT AUTO-C and VENT AUTO-D (refer to page off� 20 for a description of each)� Press the MODE button to select 90-1854 90-1854... -
Page 23: Sequence Of Operation
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION When wired as shown in FIGURE 28, the ventilation damper will open whenever there is an HVAC heating (W), cooling (Y) or fan (Gs) call, allowing fresh air to be brought in when the HVAC blower is running (see VENTILATION WITH AN EXTERNAL CONTROL section below for exceptions)� The ventilation damper will also open if the dehumidifier is operating�... -
Page 24: 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 25 TABLE 4 – DIAGNOSTIC CODES Diagnostic Code Failure Mode Action Reset 1. Empty the condensate pan� Float Switch Open Self-Correcting 2. Check the float switch connection at the control board� 3. If not using a float switch, verify jumper is between float switch terminals on dehumidifier control board�...
- Page 26 0�4"w�c� for Model • Verify that the outlet collar with backflow damper is installed on the outlet side of the dehumidifier� E080 or 0�6"w�c� for Model E100/E100H� • Check if backflow damper is blocked or stuck and remove obstruction� Dehumidifier blower is Float switch open�...
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Page 27: Service Parts
SERVICE PARTS 90-2595 Part Description Part No. Part Description Part No. EZK Filter, 13�5" x 11�875" x 0�875" 5881 Fan, 80pt Deh, with 6MFD Capacitor 5883 Internal Control Board, Deh 5444 Fan, 100pt Deh, with 12MFD Capacitor 5886 User Interface Assembly, Deh 5445 Wire Harness, Power, Deh 5884... - Page 28 AprilairePartners.com P.O. Box 1467 Madison, WI 53701-1467 800.334.6011 F: 608.257.4357 Printed in USA ©2020 Aprilaire – Division of Research Products Corporation 10015109 B2209062A 11.20...
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