Aprilaire 1710A User's Manual
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1. VI MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER Under normal circumstances the filter in the dehumidifier should be cleaned or replaced once a year A clean filter is necessary to prevent damage to the dehumidifier and allow it to function at full capacity To remove the filter first unplug or disconnect power to the dehumidifier then remove the air filter via the access panel on the side of the dehumidifier To clean flush with warm water and detergent solution After a clean or new filter is reinstalled replace the access panel and reconnect power to the dehumidifier The replacement filter for the dehumidifier is Model 4510 and is available from most HVAC contractors in your area or Aprilaire com DRAIN The drain trap or outlet should be checked and cleaned of debris annually NOTE The drain trap needs to be primed with water prior to start up and after extended periods of unit shut down winter months Vil LIMITED WARRANTY Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire Dehumidifier is expressly warranted for five 5 years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship Research Products Corporation s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply without charge a replacement for any component which is found to be defective within such five 5 year period and which is returned not later than thirty 30 days after said five 5 year period by you to either your original supplier or to Research Prod2. at www aprilaire com to register your Aprilaire product If you do not have on line access please mail a postcard with your name address phone number email address product purchased model number date of purchase and dealer name and address to Research Products Corporation P O Box 1467 Madison WI 53701 Thank you Your Warranty Registration information will not be sold or shared outside of this company RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION 1015 E WASHINGTON AVE e MADISON WI 53703 e PHONE 608 257 8801 FAX 608 257 4357 e www aprilaire com 10007974 9 09 B2204572B rilaire Dehumidifier _ Model 1710A Dehumidifier ie e p Installation amp Owner s Manual Includes Safety amp Operating Instructions and Warranty Information READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTION Do not use solvents cleaners on or near the control board A WARNING 120 volts may cause serious injury from electric shock Disconnect electrical power before servicing Sudden operation may cause personal injury or property Corrosive environments can damage electrical equipment Do not use in pool applications damage Unplug the dehumidifier before servicing Unit weight and dropping may cause personal injury or equipment damage Handle with care INSTALLER PLEASE NOTE 1 INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE OR LOCAL CODES 2 A 15 Amp circuit is required for proper operation of the dehumid
3. d and Green LEDs will turn ON and OFF alternately until the knob has been turned away from TEST
4. ifier Do not use an extension cord 3 For protection of the compressor unit must be transported and installed in an upright position If the unit was shipped or stored on its side a 24 hour settling period is required before running the unit I PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The purpose of the Aprilaire Dehumidifier is to keep humidity in a space at acceptable limits to reduce the unwanted effects of high humidity The dehumidifier measures the condition of the air in the space to decide when to run ll SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 20 3 4 W x 24 L x 203 s 235 s H Design Airflow 275 CFM 0 6 in w c Weight 93 Ibs Capacity 90 pints per day 60 RH 80 F ANSI AHAM DH 1 2003 standard conditions Power 115 VAC 8 Amps Unit is equipped with an 8 ft grounded cord lil INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Install the drain line Filter MERV 8 Filter Cabinet Insulation 1 foil faced EPS insulation Inlet Air Operating Conditions 40 F to 105 F Ambient Air Operation Conditions 40 F to 150 F NOTE The provided condensate trap must be installed to the dehumidifier e Verify the bottom of the dehumidifier is 21 2 or higher above the floor e Insert the high side of the trap into the drain outlet water flow direction is shown on the trap and should point away from the dehumidifier e f there is not enough room to install the trap directly into the dehumidifier use the provided 90 elbow to position the trap cl
5. ose to the dehumidifier dehumidifier to ensure a proper drainage slope see Figure 1 IMPORTANT The bottom of the trap outlet must be at least 1 2 inch below the bottom of the e After verifying that the trap is in the proper orientation use PVC primer and cement to secure the trap in place Cement the supplied threaded coupler to the outlet of the trap e Screw the supplied hose barb fitting into the coupler and attach the supplied 1 2 inch I D drain hose Route the hose to the nearest drain constant downward slope IMPORTANT To prevent a pressure lock within the drain line the tube MUST be installed with a he drain Prime the drain system by filling the drip pan in the dehumidifier with water until flow is completed to 2 Plug the dehumidifier directly into an outlet DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD NOTE A 15 amp circuit is required for proper operation 3 Turn the ON OFF switch to ON 4 System Checkout a e Rotate the control knob clockwise to the Test position a The blower will start immediately and after three minutes the compressor will start b Both will run for one minute then both will shut off sigan FIGURE 1 BARBED FITTING COUPLER 1 2 rf A 2 1 2 c Turn the control knob to the desired setting e f the unit does not run refer to the Troubleshooting Guide IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use
6. t will need time to dry materials in home before effectively changing RH Dehumidifier not adequately dehumidifying Compressor is not turning on e System undercharged Dehumidifier is not draining properly e Check condensate trap to be sure it is clear e Check drain line for continuous slope Dehumidifier does not run e Follow all of the system checkout procedures Make sure power switch is on Check that circuit breaker is not tripped The dehumidifier requires a minimum of 8 amps The dehumidifier should be placed on its own dedicated 15 amp circuit LED CODES Activity Status ON Solid Compressor ON Blinking 1 second on 1 second off Sampling Blinking 1 2 second ON 1 2 second OFF Defrosting Red LED Activity Status 1 Blink every 5 seconds here is an error with the RH sensor 2 Blinks every 5 seconds he board temperature sensor is opened or shorted 3 Blinks every 5 seconds he Model 70 Living Space Control fails to respond after 3 consecutive attempts 4 Blinks every 5 seconds he refrigerant charge has been detected as low 5 Blinks every 5 seconds he temperature sensor is out of the operating range 6 Blinks every 5 seconds he internal frost sensor is opened or shorted 7 Blinks every 5 seconds he float switch has opened Test Mode At the end of test mode 3 minutes of DEH Fan 1 minute of Compressor ON amp DEH Fan the Re
7. the main control knob Figure 2 on the outside of the unit to set the dehumidifier dryness setting Start with a NORMAL setting for most installations Moving the knob clockwise to MORE will make conditions drier Moving the knob toward LESS allows for higher moisture levels Based on the indoor temperature use the following table to determine the control knob setting to reach the desired RH value The dehumidifier will work to achieve these values Norma FIGURE2 90 1327 AER E C E E TAE EEGA EXAMPLE At an indoor temperature of Control Knob Indoor Temperature 75 F with a dehumidifier control knob Setting 65 F 70 F 75 F 80 F setting of 3 the dehumidifier will work to 1 LESS 84 71 60 achieve an RH value of 53 2 86 73 61 52 NOTES 3 NORMAL 74 63 E 1 RH values are 5 and are to be 4 NORMAL 64 54 45 39 used as a GUIDE ONLY for initial 5 NORMAL 55 46 39 33 set up 6 47 39 33 28 2 Indoor Temperature is measured at the 7 MORE 40 34 28 24 inlet to the dehumidifier SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE POSSIBLE REASON V TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Dehumidifier is producing hot air e Reheat of outgoing air will cause a temperature increases across the dehumidifier Unit will possibly run continuously initially After unit has dried home dehumidifier will cycle reducing load Uni
8. ucts Corporation Madison Wisconsin 53701 together with the model number and installation date of the dehumidifier THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT OBLIGATE RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR ANY LABOR COSTS AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS FURNISHED BY YOUR INSTALLER AS CONTRASTED TO DEFECTS IN THE DEHUMIDIFIER ITSELF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID FIVE YEAR PERIOD RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION S LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OTHER THAN DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE AFORESAID IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT S RESULT FROM FAILURE TO HAVE THIS UNIT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please Take a few minutes to visit us online
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