1870W Hard Wiring; Electrical Specifications For Hard Wiring - Aprilaire 1870 Installation Instructions Manual

1870W HARD WIRING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: 115-volts may cause serious injury or death from
electrical shock. Disconnect and tag electrical service before starting installation or
field-service. Leave electrical service disconnected until installation or field-service
is complete.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: An interrupted or broken ground may cause property
damage, serious injury or death should an electrical fault occur. The cabinet must
be grounded in accordance with NEC ANSI/NFPA 70-2011 or local codes. In Canada,
refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
FIRE HAZARD: Use of improper wire may cause serious injury, property damage or
death due to fire. Do not use aluminum wire for electrical service to the dehumidifier.
Use only copper wire.
The Model 1870W dehumidifier 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 115VAC service to the internal components of the dehumidifier, but
does not disconnect the power supply at the 115VAC terminals on the dehumidifier .
United States Installations: Make all electrical connections in accordance with the current edition of the NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 and any local
codes or ordinances that may apply .
Canada Installations: Make all electrical connections in accordance with the current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 .1 and
any local codes or ordinances that may apply .
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR HARD WIRING MODEL 1870W
Voltage
Minimum Circuit Capacity
Maximum Fuse or Circuit Breaker Amps
Minimum Wire Size AWG
6
WARNING CAUTION
Use of an undersized circuit
breaker may cause property
damage and/or the need for
mold remediation service. See
Specifications for wire and
circuit breaker sizing.
Model 1870W
110-120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 phase
12A
20A
14