Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1700 Aprilaire
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Wire Routing Port Wiring Access Filter Access Humidity Control Inlet Drain On/Off Switch Filter Access Service Access Port Outlet Safety and Installation Instructions Model 1700 Dehumidifier INST ALLER – PLEASE NOTE! 1. Installation must conform to all applicable codes.
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW SPECIFICA TIONS WARNING • This product must be installed by a qualified heating and air conditioning contractor . Failure to do so could result in serious injury from electrical shock or damage to product. • 120 volts may cause serious injury from electric shock.
The included condensate trap must be installed to the Model 1700. Use PVC primer and cement to connect the trap to the drain outlet on the Model 1700. The drain outlet is located near the On/Off toggle switch. Note orientation of trap prior to cementing.
4 WHOLE HOUSE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION In this configuration the dehumidifier will pull air from the return duct. The air passes through the dehumidifier , where moisture is removed, and then returned to the HV AC system downstream of the cooling coil in the supply plenum.
5 WHOLE HOUSE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION (CONTINUED) THERMOST A T HV AC EQUIPMENT TRANSFORMER (10 V A min) 24 V AC DAMPER N.C. BACKFLOW CONTROL DEHUMIDIFIER DAMPERS Rf Y - W Gh Gs Cf VENT HV AC EQU.
6 LOCALIZED INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION In this configuration the dehumidifier will pull air from an area in the home. The air passes through the dehumidifier , where moisture is removed, and then is returned to the area. This installation is used when the HV AC unit conditions an area other than where dehumidification is needed.
7 LOCALIZED INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION (CONTINUED) THERMOST A T HV AC EQUIPMENT CONTROL DEHUMIDIFIER DAMPERS Rf Y - W Gh Gs Cf VENT HV AC EQUIP REMOTE DEH B + A R C W Y Y W G C R G ODT SENSOR SWITCH FLOA T FIGURE 7 – WIRING 90-964 FIGURE 8 – SETTINGS 90-965 CYCLE TIME TEST 60 OFF 0 MIN MIN.
8 WHOLE HOUSE / LOCALIZED CONVERTIBLE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION In this configuration the dehumidifier will automatically switch between whole-house dehumidification when the HV AC equipment is on, and localized dehumidification when the equipment is off.
9 WHOLE HOUSE / LOCALIZED CONVERTIBLE INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION (CONTINUED) THERMOST A T HV AC EQUIPMENT DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEM DAMPERS CONTROL DEHUMIDIFIER TRANSFORMER (40 V A min) 24 V AC DAMPERS Rf Y - W Gh Gs Cf VENT HV AC EQUIP .
10 VENTILA TION / FAN CYCLING SETTINGS The Aprilaire Dehumidifier has the option to monitor HV AC heating, cooling and fan calls to assure the HV AC fan has operated a predetermined amount of time each 1/2, 1, 2 or 3 hours.
11 VENTILA TION / FAN CYCLING SETTINGS (CONTINUED) • An Aprilaire ® Normally-Closed Damper (Model 6506) should be installed in the outside air intake. It should be wired to the terminals labeled “VENT DAMPER” on the dehumidifier control board. Follow all installation instructions supplied with the damper .
12 DIP SWITCH DEFINITIONS MODEL 70 – OFF/ON (SYSTEM SETUP SWITCH #1): HV AC FAN – OFF/ON (SYSTEM SETUP SWITCH #2): WHL HOUSE / CONVERTIBLE (SYSTEM SETUP SWITCH #3): VENT -AUTO / VENT -TIMED (SYSTE.
13 SYSTEM CHECKOUT 1. Check the wiring to the HV AC equipment. 2. Rotate the main control knob clockwise to the “TEST” position. 3. If all is set up properly , the dehumidifier blower will turn on. The compressor will turn on after the dehumidifier blower has run for 30 seconds.
14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE / POSSIBLE REASON Dehumidifier is not draining properly . • Check condensate trap to be sure it is clear . • Check drain line for continuous slope. Dehumidifier is producing hot air . • Reheat of outgoing air will cause a temperature increase across the dehumidifier .
15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE / POSSIBLE REASON The ventilation damper does not open when the HV AC fan is active.
P .O. BOX 1467 • MADISON, WI 53701-1467 • PHONE: 800/334-601 1 • F AX: 608/257-4357 • www.aprilairecontractor .com 10006238 5.05 B2203431C DEHUMIDIFIER SEQUENCE OF OPERA TION IF THE DEHUMIDIFIER IS NOT WIRED TO THE HV AC EQUIPMENT , THE DEHUMIDIFIER WILL SAMPLE A T THE END OF THE CYCLE PERIOD.
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