CAUTION OPERATING THE DEHUMIDIFIER • SHARP EDGES MAY CAUSE INJURY FROM CUTS. Use care If equipped, use the ON/OFF power switch, located by the power when cutting plenum openings and handling ductwork. cord, to apply power to the dehumidifier. Always wear glasses/goggles and gloves when installing the unit.
2. Select Dehumidifiers and then select the Wi-Fi dehumidifier option (eg, E070W) b. Navigate to Bluetooth, and select 3. When AprilAire Dehum is available on the Pair Device page, select Connect To complete the Bluetooth connection, follow the phones pairing prompts 4.
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TABLE 1: TROUBLESHOOTING Failure to connect to Wi-Fi network Failure to connect to AprilAire account Failure to connect to AprilAire cloud This page will This failure may This failure may prompt the indicate that indicate that the failure For the account...
The Dehumidifier control is now select ENTER when ready connected to Wi-Fi Follow the remaining steps, to associate the Wi-Fi Dehumidifier to the AprilAire account. 9. Navigate and select MENU 2. Navigate and select Wi-Fi 6. Enter the IP Settings DHCP or Static 7.
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(eg, XX XX XX XX XX XX) 13. Open the App and tap Add A Product text Select Dehumidifiers and then select a dehumidifier option (eg, E070W) 15. Enter the MAC Address (without colons) recorded in step 12 and press Continue...
TURNING ON ON THE APP (WI-FI CONNECTED ONLY) HUMIDITY SET POINT DEHUMIDIFICATION ADJUSTMENT 1. Select the Dehumidifier card. ON THE UNIT ON THE UNIT 1. Navigate to and select MENU to NOTE: Dehumidificaton must be On advance to the Main Menu to adjust the humidity set point See TURNING ON DEHUMIDIFICATION section...
Filter Life 1. On the user interface Main Menu, turn the user interface off 2. Loosen the retaining screws (E070W) or pop out (E080W/E100W) the filter access door (see FIGURE 1) from the drain side of the dehumidifier until it...
3. If the drain has a capped tee or elbow to allow cleaner to CLEANING THE DRAIN be poured directly in the drain, remove the cap and pour approximately one cup of white vinegar into the tube (see 1. With the filter door on the drain side of the dehumidifier FIGURE 3) If there is no visible access to the drain line from removed, reach in and pull out the drain insert using the outside of the dehumidifier, pour approximately one cup...
MOVING THE CONTROL PREPARING THE UNIT FOR INSTALLATION 1. Remove the front user interface door 2. Remove the filter access door and filter. REPOSITIONING THE USER INTERFACE FOR THE APPLICATION 3. Detach the onboard user interface by removing the four (4) Locate the onboard user interface (see FIGURE 4) on the top screws around the user interface of the dehumidifier or at the front of the dehumidifier if the...
THERMOSTAT The dehumidifier can be wired to an external control that senses the humidity in the living space, such as an AprilAire Thermostat or the Model 76 Dehumidifier Control. This is most often done when the dehumidifier is ducted to the HVAC...
VENTILATION NOTE: To set up Advanced Weather data, the device location (address) will need to be filled in on the AprilAire app The dehumidifier can activate a normally closed damper to account bring in outdoor air through a fresh air intake duct This feature...
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION FIGURE 13: ODT MOUNTED IN INTAKE DUCT “CODE” SETTING The control will turn on ventilation with a heating, cooling or fan call for the set number of minutes during a one-hour cycle period • IF outdoor temperature is above the high temperature limit, CENTER LINE ventilation will not occur with a call for cooling or fan call...
INSTALLER SET-UP BASIC SET-UP Installer Options ENTERING INSTALLER SETTINGS MENU Setting Description (default is bold) This setting decides what 1. Enter the Main Menu and select Installer will be controlling the dehumidification routine. Internal – Uses the on-board sensors and the dehumidifier controls the routine System Internal,...
IAQ SET-UP Installer Setting Description Options (default is bold) The outdoor temperature will display when set to “Wired” or “Advanced Weather”. Advanced Weather, The outdoor temperature value will be used for ventilation to monitor Outdoor Temperature Source Wired ODT, for temperature limits for bringing too hot or too cold of outside air None NOTE: When set to “Advanced Weather”...
SETTING UP REMOTE CONTROL AND EXTERNAL CONTROL APPLYING AN RH OFFSET • If wiring to a Model 76 for remote control (see page 12 for An offset can be applied to the onboard humidity reading to details), under Basic Setup, modify System Control Source to avoid discrepancies with other humidity-measuring devices select Remote in the home Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to...
INSTALLER TEST MODE VENTILATION If the dehumidifier has been set up for ventilation, VENTILATING If everything is properly wired, the dehumidifier and all of the will appear on the display throughout Installer Test Mode, and wired components will turn on and off during Installer Test the ventilation damper will be energized Mode to demonstrate that all are properly operating Installer Test Mode lasts for 15 minutes If EXIT is selected during the test...
b. Using the knob, turn it clockwise to increase the humidity STARTING UP THE UNIT setting or counterclockwise to decrease the humidity AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION setting Ensure unit is plugged in and if equipped use the ON/OFF power switch near the power cord to apply power to the dehumidifier. USING THE DEHUMIDIFIER CONTROL ONLY 1.
USING A MODEL 76 AS A REMOTE CONTROL USING AN EXTERNAL CONTROL 1. On the Main Menu, turn the Device toggle to On, to turn the 1. On the Main Menu, turn the Device toggle to On, to turn the dehumidifier control ON. The display will show External dehumidifier control ON.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS SERVICE Approved auxiliary devices: Only • The refrigeration system is considered approved auxiliary devices approved factory sealed and puncturing the by the appliance manufacturer shall be refrigerant tubing in any way is installed in the ductwork prohibited •...
D0-D7 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICE Troubleshooting and repairs shall be performed by a qualified HVAC service technician, and all safety procedures shall be followed. 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 D8-D11 Support before replacing the unit or any components and for...
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TABLE 2: DIAGNOSTIC CODES Diagnostic Code Description Failure Details Reset Communication failure between display control and internal board 1. Check the wiring on the back of the control to the internal board Three Wire Interface 2. If failure persists, replace the user interface (#70000238) Cycle Power Communication Fault 3.
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No local outdoor temperature available for the last 24 plus hours. 1. Check Wi-Fi connection on the AprilAire app and/or the dehumidifier user interface 2. Verify the device address is valid in the AprilAire app by the following steps a. Select the location b. Select the Menu c.
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TABLE 3: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Failure Mode Action • Check that the dehumidifier is plugged in. • Check that the power switch is turned ON (if equipped) Dehumidifier does No power to unit not turn on/run. • Check that the user interface is turned ON •...
WI-FI MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CLEARING ROUTER SETTINGS If you purchase a new Wi-Fi router or change the security settings on your existing router, the router settings in the Wi-Fi dehumidifier need to be cleared so the new Wi-Fi router settings can be entered To do this, enter the Wi-Fi menu (Menu >...
E070W SERVICE PARTS 90-02815 Part Description Part No. Part Description Part No. EZK Filter, 135” x 11875” x 0875” 5881 Sensor, Low Temperature 5455 Internal Control Board 5444 Sensor, High Temperature (if equipped) 5456 User Interface Assembly 70000238 Leveling Foot (not included with E100C)
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E080W/E100W SERVICE PARTS 90-02815 Part Description Part No. Part Description Part No. EZK Filter, 135” x 11875” x 0875” 5881 Sensor, Low Temperature 5455 Internal Control Board 5444 Sensor, High Temperature (if equipped) 5456 User Interface Assembly 70000238 Leveling Foot (not included with E100C) 5457 Wiring Access Door 5446...
AprilAire Customer Service at 18003346011 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time At the sole discretion of AprilAire, you may be required to: return the product not later than thirty (30) days after the warranty period to the place of purchase or...
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