Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1730A Aprilaire
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Model 1730A Compact Dehumidifier Installation Instructions SPECIFICA TIONS Dimensions: Width: 12.5” cabinet, 13” with doors Height: 14.5” cabinet, 17” with 2.5” leveling feet Length: 22” cabinet, 27” with collars Weight: 65 lbs. Capacity: 65 pints/day @ 150 cfm AHAM DH-1-2003 80°F, 60% RH conditions Efficiency: 1.
SET -UP The dehumidifier can be installed as shipped, with the supply collar on the outlet panel , or if space is restricted , the supply colla r can be reloc ated to the top of the unit. TOP MOUNT SUPPLY COLLAR (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove the four screws securing the supply collar (with backflo w damper) and screen to the outlet panel.
The dehumidifier is supplied with two 8” round collars. An integral backflow damper is installed in the outlet collar. In a ducted installation, the dehumidifier pulls air from the living space or HVAC return duct and supplies the dehumidified air to the HVAC supply duct (See Figures 5, 6 & 7 ).
STAND ALONE INSTALLATION In a free standing installation, the dehumidifier pulls air from the installed space and returns the dehumidified air back to that space. • Place unit in area with drain access and within 8’ of a dedica ted outlet. • Unit can also be ducted to pull and return to a single living space .
KNOB A COVER B BASE PLA TE D DEHUMIDIST AT C ANCHOR F (x2) SCREW E (x2) BASE PLA TE D CUT WIRES 4” - 6” LENGTH DEHUMIDISTAT WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION (FIGURE 10) 1. Gently pull knob (A) from the dehumi distat cover (B). The cover is held in place by snap clips .
If the dehumid ifier is installed in an attic or an area requirin g leak protec tion, the unit must be placed in a drain pan with a nor mally closed conde nsate overflow safe ty switch (flo at swit ch). The float switch shoul d be wired to the FLOAT SWITCH termi nals on the circui t board on the outlet panel (See Figure 12 ).
SEQUENCE OF OPERA TION The dehumidistat continually measures the humidity of the air in which it is located and controls to the dryness level set on the dial.
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