Aprilaire Dehumidifier 1750A User Manual

Model 1750A/1770A Dehumidifier  
Installation Instructions  
SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING  
1. Improper installation may cause property damage or injury. Installation, service, and maintenance must be performed by a  
qualified service technician.  
2. 120 Volts may cause serious injury from electric shock. Disconnect electrical power before starting installation or servicing.  
Leave power disconnected until installation/service is completed.  
3. Sharp edges may cause serious injury from cuts. Use care when cutting plenum openings and handling ductwork.  
4. Dropping may cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use tools or two people to transport dehumidifier.  
CAUTION  
1. Read all instructions before beginning installation.  
2. Do not use in pool applications. Pool chemicals can damage the dehumidifier.  
3. Do not use solvents or cleaners on or near the circuit board. Chemicals can damage circuit board components.  
4. Wait 24 hours before running if the unit has not been shipped or stored in the upright position.  
TAblE Of CONTENTS  
Safety Instructions                                                                              1  
Overview                                                                                               2  
Specifications                                                                                      3  
Unpacking and Contents                                                                   3  
location Considerations                                                                    4  
Installation Configurations  
Whole-Home Installation                                                                   6  
Spot Installation                                                                                 8  
Convertible Installation                                                                    10  
Ventilation or Air Cycling                                                                12  
Model 70 living Space Control                                                      16  
Third-Party Control                                                                           17  
System Checkout                                                                               18  
Troubleshooting                                                                                 19  
Mechanical Installation  
Duct Collars & Backflow Damper                                                      5  
Ductwork Recommendations                                                             5  
Drain                                                                                                    6  
Float Switch                                                                                        6  
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SPECIfICATIONS  
Dimensions:..20-3/4”W.x.24”L.x.20-5/8”H.  
Airflow:  
Adjustable.feet.allow.for.22-5/8”.total.height  
1750A  
Weight:..1750A.–.93.lbs .  
External Static Pressure  
0 0.“w c  
Airflow  
385.CFM  
340.CFM  
275.CFM  
1770A.–.100.lbs  
Capacity:..1750A.–[email protected].  
1770A.–[email protected].  
0 4.“w c  
AHAM.DH-1-2003.80°F,.60%RH.conditions  
0 6.“w c  
Power:..1750A.–.115.VAC,.8.A,.15.A.circuit.  
1770A.–.115.VAC,.14.A,.20.A.circuit.  
Unit.equipped.with.8.ft .grounded.power.cord  
1770A  
External Static Pressure  
0 0.“w c  
Operating Conditions:..  
Airflow  
535.CFM  
515.CFM  
500.CFM  
.
.Compressor:.50°F–100°F,.40°F.dew.point.minimum.  
Ambient/Inlet.Air:.40°F–140°F,.0%–95%.RH.(non-condensing)  
filter:.MERV.8,.washable  
0 7.“w c  
Compressor Minimum Off Time:.3.minutes.  
Compressor Minimum On Time:.3.minutes  
0 9.“w c  
UNPACKING AND CONTENTS  
Do not tip unit to remove from carton.  
fIGURE 1 – Opening View and Contents  
1 ..Open.carton.completely.by.cutting.each.corner.  
from.top.to.bottom  
a
b
2 ..Remove.all.cardboard.inner.pack  
3 ..See.figure 1.for.opening.view.and.contents  
. a .Installation.Instructions  
. b .Owners.Manual  
c
. c .Duct.Collars,.2  
. d .Drain.Trap  
. e .90°.PVC.Elbow  
. f .Backflow.Damper  
f
d
e
90-1539  
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lOCATION CONSIDERATIONS  
1 .Install Unit Indoors:.Do.not.expose.  
to.elements  
TAblE 1 – location Notes  
Application location  
Garage basement Crawl Space  
2 .Drain Accessibility:.A.condensate.  
pump.may.be.required.if.a.drain.is.not.  
located.in.the.installation.area  
Requirement  
Attic  
All.ductwork.must.be.  
insulated.and.sealed  
3 .Power:.Outlet.within.8.ft .of.unit  
4 .filter Access:.Allow.for.20”.of.  
clearance.on.one.side.of.unit.for.  
removal.of.filter.(see.figure 2) .  
Drain.pan.with.overflow.  
protection.placed.under.unit  
5 .Inlet:.Allow.for.12”.of.clearance.to.  
access.control.and.control.door/wiring.  
access.(see.figure 2) .  
fIGURE 2 – Dimensions and location Considerations  
20-3/4  
(527)  
2-1/2  
(64)  
20-3/4  
(527)  
24.00  
(610)  
2-1/2  
(64)  
9-1/2  
(241)  
11  
(279)  
3-7/8  
(98)  
6-1/2  
(165)  
Air Outlet  
8 in.  
9
(229)  
Round  
Collar  
19-5/8  
(498)  
Damper  
Fully Open  
Air Flow  
Air Inlet  
8 in.  
Round  
Collar  
OFF/ON Switch  
Drain  
Wiring  
Access  
OFF  
ON  
Filter Access  
(Front and Back)  
Power Cord  
3
(76)  
Max.  
1-1/4  
(32)  
10-3/8  
(264)  
Adjustable Legs  
OUTLET AIR END  
FRONT VIEW  
INLET AIR END  
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST  
Two Support Struts  
for Suspending  
(Bottom of Unit)  
SERVICE  
CLEARANCE  
20 IN. (508mm) OF CLEARANCE  
ON EITHER SIDE FOR  
FILTER REMOVAL  
IF SUSPENDING THE UNIT, USE  
TWO STRUTS TO SUPPORT THE  
BASE ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES  
OF THE FEET LOCATIONS.  
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST  
12 IN. (305mm) OF CLEARANCE  
ON BOTH ENDS FOR  
TOP VIEW  
OF UNIT  
CONTROL SETTINGS  
3 in. (76mm) Minimum Clearance  
for Filter and Front Panel  
Removal (either side)  
SERVICE  
CLEARANCE  
20 in. (508mm) Minimum Clearance  
for Filter and Front Panel  
Removal (either side)  
6 in. (152mm) Minimum Clearance  
for Filter and Front Panel  
Removal (either side)  
SUSPENDING AND SERVICE CLEARANCE  
90-1545  
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MECHANICAl INSTAllATION  
DUCT COllARS & bACKflOW DAMPER  
The.backflow.damper.installs.on.the.outlet.side.of.the.dehumidifier,.using.features.molded.  
into.the.duct.collar  
fIGURE 3 – Install Damper in Collar  
1 ..Remove.the.duct.collars.and.backflow.damper.from.the.inner.pack  
2 ..Place.the.backflow.damper.in.the.collar.with.the.damper.pivot.shaft.resting.in.the.slot.in.  
the.collar.(see.figure 3)  
3 ..Position.the.collar.and.damper.with.damper.pivot.shaft.up.and.install.on.the.outlet.panel.  
using.four.#8.x.1”.field.supplied.sheet.metal.screws.(see.figure 4) .The.collar.should.sit.  
flush.on.the.outlet.panel.and.secure.the.backflow.damper  
4 ..Verify.that.the.damper.swings.freely.by.lifting.up.on.the.damper.and.allowing.it.to..  
swing.closed  
5 ..Make.sure.there.are.no.bends.in.the.ductwork.coming.off.the.outlet.for.a.minimum.of.4 .  
This.will.ensure.that.the.ductwork.will.not.interfere.with.backflow.damper.function..  
(see.figure 5)  
90-1503  
fIGURE 4 – Install Collar with Damper on Outlet  
fIGURE 5 – Minimum Ductwork bend Distance  
4" MIN.  
CAUTION  
Only install  
damper on outlet.  
Dehumidifier will  
not function if  
damper is installed  
on inlet.  
INLET  
OUTLET  
BACKFLOW  
DAMPER  
90-1503  
90-1503  
DUCTWORK RECOMMENDATIONS  
• When ducted to the HVAC supply, the outlet from the dehumidifier  
must.be.located.at.least.6”.downstream.of.the.cooling.coil.to.  
prevent.outlet.air.from.pulling.moisture.from.the.coil  
TAblE 2 – Design Airflows  
1750A  
275  
1770A  
CFM  
500  
• To minimize sound from air movement and vibration, install 5 feet  
External.Static.Pressure  
Amount.of.8”.Ducting  
Notes:  
0 6”w c  
70.ft  
0 9”w c  
100.ft  
minimum.of.flex.duct.on.the.inlet.and.outlet.of.the.dehumidifier  
• Use the least amount of ductwork possible. UL approved, insulated  
duct.is.recommended.for.all.connections  
• If ventilating, use insulated duct on the dehumidifier inlet duct.  
1 ..Duct.length.totals.include.both.inlet.and.outlet.sides  
2 ..Elbows,.turns,.and.the.static.pressure.of.the.HVAC.equipment.  
will.affect.the.airflow.through.the.dehumidifier  
3 .Static Pressure Maximums:..1750A.–.0 8”w c .  
1770A.–.1 5”w c  
4 ..Ductwork.to.be.installed.in.accordance.with.SMACNA.Standards  
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MECHANICAl INSTAllATION (CONTINUED)  
DRAIN  
1 ..Adjust.feet.of.dehumidifier.to.allow.a.2-1/2”.minimum.clearance.  
for.drain.trap .See.figure 6 .Use.the.90°.elbow.if.necessary.for.  
clearance.restrictions .See.figure 7  
fIGURE 6 – Drain Trap  
Drain Outlet  
2 ..Use.PVC.primer.and.cement.for.drain.assembly.to.the.dehumidifier.  
drain.outlet  
High Side  
Arrows on  
trap show  
water flow  
direction  
3 ..Complete.assembly.by.piping.the.3/4”.PVC.trap.to.a.drain.or.  
condensate.pump .Make.sure.the.drain.line.has.a.constant.  
downward.slope.and.is.not.kinked  
Drain Trap  
2-1/2  
Low Side  
4 ..To.prime.the.drain.trap.and.to.verify.the.drain.line.is.not.blocked,.  
slowly.pour.a.pint.of.water.into.the.dehumidifier.drip.pan.located.  
below.the.coil  
90-961  
fIGURE 7 – Drain Trap with 90° Elbow  
CAUTION  
1. Drain trap must be primed with water before use.  
Drain Trap  
2. A condensate pan with a float switch is required in attic  
installations.  
90° PVC Elbow  
High Side  
Low Side  
90-961  
flOAT SWITCH  
If.the.dehumidifier.is.installed.in.an.attic.or.another.location.requiring.  
leak.protection,.the.unit.should.be.placed.in.a.condensate.pan.with.  
a.normally.closed,.condensate.overflow.safety.switch.(float.switch) .  
Remove.the.jumper.from.the.float.switch.terminals.on.the.control.board.  
and.wire.the.float.switch.to.the.terminals .See.figure 8  
fIGURE 8 – float Switch Wiring  
FLOAT  
SWITCH  
LOW VOLTAGE NORMALLY  
CLOSED FLOAT SWITCH  
90-1429  
WHOlE-HOME INSTAllATION  
This.installation.is.used.when.the.HVAC.equipment.conditions.the.whole.home .  
Using.the.dehumidifier.in.conjunction.with.the.HVAC.system.is.the.optimum.solution.  
for.year-round,.whole-home.control .This.installation.is.typically.in.basement.or.attic.  
locations .Ducting.the.unit.to.the.return.and.supply,.where.air.is.pulled.from.the.  
return.duct,.dehumidified,.and.discharged.to.the.supply.duct,.is.the.most.common.  
setup .Additional.configurations.include.only.ducting.the.dehumidifier.outlet.to.the.  
supply.or.ducting.the.inlet.and.outlet.to.the.return.duct .In.the.latter.case,.the.HVAC.  
fan.must.be.activated.during.dehumidification  
Required Components  
Duct.Work.  
18.–.22.AWG.Wire  
Optional Components  
Condensate.Pan.&.Normally.Closed.Float.Switch.  
Model.70.Living.Space.Control.  
Third-Party.Control  
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WHOlE-HOME INSTAllATION (CONTINUED)  
bASEMENT DUCTING & WIRING  
fIGURE 9 – Whole-Home basement Installation  
fIGURE 10 – Whole-Home basement Wiring  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
CONTROL BOARD  
DEHUMIDIFIED AIR IS SUPPLIED  
DOWNSTREAM FROM A-COIL TO  
A-COIL  
MINIMIZE EVAPORATION OFF A-COIL  
SUPPLY DUCT  
THERMOSTAT  
HVAC EQUIPMENT  
RETURN  
DUCT  
R
C
G
R
C
HVAC / FURNACE  
G
W
Y
W
Y
115 VAC  
CIRCUIT  
AIR IS PULLED FROM  
RETURN DUCT  
FLOOR DRAIN  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
CONDENSATE HOSE  
(TO COMMON DRAIN OR OUTSIDE)  
90-1536  
90-1537  
ATTIC DUCTING & WIRING  
fIGURE 11 – Whole-Home Attic Installation  
fIGURE 12 – Whole-Home Attic Wiring  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
CONTROL BOARD  
MAIN SUPPLY DUCT  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
HVAC EVAPORATOR COIL  
HVAC / FURNACE  
DEHUMIDIFIED AIR IS  
SUPPLIED DOWNSTREAM  
FROM EVAPORATOR COIL TO  
MINIMIZE EVAPORATION  
THERMOSTAT  
HVAC EQUIPMENT  
R
C
G
R
C
MAIN  
RETURN  
DUCT  
115 VAC CIRCUIT  
G
W
Y
W
Y
AIR FILTER  
ACCESS  
DOOR  
CONDENSATE HOSE  
(TO COMMON DRAIN  
OR OUTSIDE)  
LOW VOLTAGE  
NORMALLY CLOSED  
FLOAT SWITCH  
OPTIONAL  
EXTERNAL  
CONTROL  
CONDENSATE PAN  
WITH FLOAT SWITCH  
LOCATED IN  
PRINCIPAL  
LIVING  
SPACE  
LIVING SPACE  
90-1536  
90-1537  
Attic Installation Note:.  
Wiring Notes:  
The.dehumidifier.must.be.installed.in.a.  
secondary.condensate.pan.with.a.float.switch  
• If wiring to a Model 70 Living Space Control, see MODEL 70 LIVING SPACE CONTROL  
section.on.page.16  
• If wiring to a third-party control, see THIRD-PARTY CONTROL section on page 17.  
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WHOlE-HOME INSTAllATION (CONTINUED)  
DIP SWITCH CONfIGURATION  
• HVAC FAN ON: Activating the HVAC fan during dehumidification is  
recommended.because.it.offers.better.circulation.and.balancing.of.indoor.air.  
conditions .Running.the.HVAC.fan.during.dehumidification.does.not.affect.  
moisture.removal.efficiency .If.the.switch.is.put.in.the.HVAC.FAN.OFF.position,.  
air.is.pulled.through.the.unit,.dehumidified,.and.circulated.solely.by.the.  
dehumidifier.blower  
fIGURE 13 – Whole-Home DIP Switch Settings  
SYSTEM SETUP  
LOCAL  
HVAC FAN OFF  
WHL HOUSE  
VENT-AUTO  
EXTERNAL  
HVAC FAN ON  
CONVERTIBLE  
VENT-TIMED  
• CYCLE PERIOD: This determines how frequently the dehumidifier will sample  
the.air.to.check.the.humidity.level .Set.to.1.hour.and.adjust.as.needed  
CYCLE PERIOD  
• For Ventilation switch settings, see VENTILATION section beginning on page 12.  
• For Local/External switch setting, see THIRD-PARTY CONTROL on page 17.  
30 MIN.  
1 HOUR  
2 HOUR  
3 HOUR  
90-1538  
SEQUENCE Of OPERATION  
• Sampling will occur once within the Cycle Period. Sampling is initiated with the first HVAC fan (Gs) call or at the end of the Cycle Period if  
a.HVAC.fan.call.is.not.received.within.the.Cycle.Period .At.the.onset.of.sampling,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.on,.the.dehumidifier.  
blower.turns.on,.and.the.green.Status.LED.flashes .  
• After three minutes, the dew point of the incoming air is measured and compared to the set point on the control knob. If the dew point of the  
incoming.air.is.above.the.set.point,.the.compressor.turns.on.and.the.green.Status.LED.switches.to.solid.illumination .If.the.dew.point.is.below.  
the.set.point,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.off.and.the.dehumidifier.blower.turns.off.along.with.the.green.Status.LED  
• The dew point of the incoming air is continuously monitored during compressor operation. When the dew point of the incoming air falls below  
the.set.point.on.the.control.knob,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.off.and.the.dehumidifier.compressor.and.blower.turn.off.along.with.  
the.green.Status.LED  
SPOT INSTAllATION  
In.this.installation.the.dehumidifier.is.not.ducted.to.the.HVAC.system.and.is.used.to.  
dehumidify.a.specific.area .This.installation.is.typically.used.in.basements.or.crawl.  
spaces .The.dehumidifier.can.remain.non-ducted,.however,.to.achieve.specified.  
performance.it.is.recommended.that.the.dehumidifier.be.ducted.to.the.area.requiring.  
dehumidification .When.ducted,.grilles.should.be.installed.on.the.inlet.and.outlet.  
to.increase.the.pressure.drop.across.the.unit .10.feet.is.the.recommended.distance.  
between.inlet.and.outlet.grilles  
Required Components  
Duct.Work.  
Grilles.with.8”.duct.collars  
Optional Components  
Condensate.Pan.&.Normally.Closed.Float.Switch.  
Model.70.Living.Space.Control.  
Third-Party.Control  
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SPOT INSTAllATION (CONTINUED)  
DUCTING & WIRING  
fIGURE 14 – Spot Ducted Installation  
OUTSIDE AIR TO HOUSE  
RETURN DUCT  
DEHUMIDIFIED AIR  
IS SUPPLIED  
TO DUCTED SPACE  
Wiring Notes:  
SUPPLY DUCT  
• No additional wiring required.  
• If wiring to a Model 70 Living Space Control, see  
MODEL.70.LIVING.SPACE.CONTROL.section.on.  
page.16  
LIVING SPACE  
115 VAC  
CIRCUIT  
• If wiring to a third-party control, see THIRD-PARTY  
HVAC FURNACE  
CONTROL.section.on.page.17  
GRILLE WITH  
8" DUCT COLLAR  
EQUIPMENT ROOM  
AIR IS PULLED  
FROM AREA  
CONDENSATE HOSE  
(TO COMMON DRAIN  
OR OUTSIDE)  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
FLOOR DRAIN  
90-1536  
DIP SWITCH CONfIGURATION  
• CYCLE PERIOD: This determines how frequently the dehumidifier will sample  
fIGURE 15 – Spot DIP Switch Settings  
the.air.to.check.the.humidity.level .Set.to.1.hour.and.adjust.as.needed  
• For Ventilation switch settings, see VENTILATION section beginning on page 12.  
• For Local/External switch setting, see THIRD-PARTY CONTROL on page 17.  
SYSTEM SETUP  
LOCAL  
HVAC FAN OFF  
WHL HOUSE  
VENT-AUTO  
EXTERNAL  
HVAC FAN ON  
CONVERTIBLE  
VENT-TIMED  
CYCLE PERIOD  
30 MIN.  
1 HOUR  
2 HOUR  
3 HOUR  
90-1538  
SEQUENCE Of OPERATION  
• Sampling will occur at the end of the Cycle Period. At the onset of sampling, the dehumidifier damper output turns on, the dehumidifier blower  
turns.on,.and.the.green.Status.LED.flashes  
• After three minutes, the dew point of the incoming air is measured and compared to the set point on the control knob. If the dew point of  
the.incoming.air.is.above.the.set.point,.the.compressor.turns.on.and.the.green.Status.LED.switches.to.solid.illumination .If.the.dew.point.is.  
below.the.set.point,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.off.and.the.dehumidifier.blower.turns.off.along.with.the.green.Status.LED .The.next.  
sampling.will.occur.at.the.end.of.the.next.Cycle.Period  
• The dew point of the incoming air is continuously monitored during compressor operation. When the dew point of the incoming air falls below  
the.set.point.on.the.control.knob,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.off.and.the.dehumidifier.compressor.and.blower.turn.off.along.with.  
the.green.Status.LED  
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CONVERTIblE INSTAllATION  
In.this.installation.the.dehumidifier.controls.humidity.in.both.  
the.whole-home.and.a.spot.location .The.dehumidifier.will.  
dehumidify.the.whole.home.as.the.first.priority,.switching.  
to.the.spot.location.after.the.whole-home.dehumidification.  
need.has.been.met .Ducting.the.unit.to.the.return.and.supply,.  
where.air.is.pulled.from.the.return.duct,.dehumidified,.and.  
discharged.to.the.supply.duct,.is.the.most.common.setup,.  
with.additional.ducting.run.to.and.from.the.spot.location(s) .  
Note:.Convertible.Mode.will.not.work.with.ventilation,.air.  
cycling,.or.continuous.HVAC.fan.operation .The.Model.70.  
Living.Space.Control.and.third-party.controls.(see.pages.  
16-17).cannot.be.used.in.Convertible.Mode.operation  
Required Components  
Duct.Work.  
18.–.22.AWG.Wire.  
Grilles.with.8”.Duct.Collars.  
2.–.Aprilaire.Model.6508,.8”.Normally.Closed.Damper.  
2.–.Aprilaire.Model.6608,.8”.Normally.Open.Damper.  
24.VAC.Transformer.(40VA.min ).for.Dampers  
NOTE:.4522.Basement.Kit.includes.2.–.6508.Dampers,.2.–.6608.Dampers.  
and.a.24.VAC.Transformer  
Optional Component  
Condensate.Pan.&.Normally.Closed.Float.Switch  
DUCTING & WIRING  
fIGURE 16 – Convertible Installation  
fIGURE 17 – Convertible Wiring  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
CONTROL BOARD  
DEHUMIDIFIER SYSTEM DAMPERS  
SPOT WHOLE-HOME  
24 VAC  
(40 VA min)  
TRANSFORMER  
DEHUMIDIFIED AIR IS SUPPLIED  
DOWNSTREAM FROM A-COIL TO  
MINIMIZE EVAPORATION OFF A-COIL  
SUPPLY DUCT  
THERMOSTAT  
HVAC EQUIPMENT  
RETURN  
DUCT  
R
C
G
R
C
NORMALLY CLOSED  
DAMPER  
G
W
Y
SUPPLY  
TO AREA  
NORMALLY CLOSED  
DAMPER  
W
Y
NORMALLY  
OPEN DAMPER  
RETURN FROM AREA  
115 VAC  
CIRCUIT  
GRILLE WITH 8"  
DUCT COLLAR  
NORMALLY  
OPEN DAMPER  
CONDENSATE  
HOSE  
90-1536  
90-1537  
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CONVERTIblE INSTAllATION (CONTINUED)  
DIP SWITCH CONfIGURATION  
• HVAC FAN ON: Activating the HVAC fan during Whole-Home dehumidification  
is.recommended.because.it.offers.better.circulation.and.balancing.of.indoor.  
air.conditions .Running.the.HVAC.fan.during.dehumidification.does.not.affect.  
moisture.removal.efficiency .During.spot.dehumidification,.the.HVAC.fan.will.  
not.be.turned.on.regardless.of.the.position.of.the.switch .If.the.switch.is.put.  
in.the.HVAC.FAN.OFF.position,.air.is.pulled.through.the.unit,.dehumidified,.and.  
circulated.solely.by.the.dehumidifier.blower .  
fIGURE 18 – Convertible DIP Switch Settings  
SYSTEM SETUP  
LOCAL  
HVAC FAN OFF  
WHL HOUSE  
VENT-AUTO  
EXTERNAL  
HVAC FAN ON  
CONVERTIBLE  
VENT-TIMED  
• CYCLE PERIOD: This determines how frequently the dehumidifier will sample  
the.air.to.check.the.humidity.level .Set.to.1.hour.and.adjust.as.needed  
CYCLE PERIOD  
30 MIN.  
1 HOUR  
2 HOUR  
3 HOUR  
• CYCLE TIME: The cycle time potentiometer must be set to OFF for proper  
operation  
30  
MIN.  
0
60  
MIN  
MIN.  
OFF  
TEST  
CYCLE TIME  
90-1538  
SEQUENCE Of OPERATION  
• Whole-Home sampling will occur with the first HVAC fan (Gs) call within the Cycle Period and will override Spot dehumidification.  
• At the onset of Whole-Home sampling, the dehumidifier damper output turns on, the dehumidifier blower turns on, and the green Status LED  
flashes .After.three.minutes,.the.dew.point.of.the.incoming.air.is.measured.and.compared.to.the.set.point.on.the.control.knob .If.the.dew.  
point.of.the.incoming.air.is.above.the.set.point,.the.compressor.turns.on.and.the.green.Status.LED.switches.to.solid.illumination .If.the.dew.  
point.is.below.the.set.point,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.off.and.the.dehumidifier.blower.turns.off.along.with.the.green.Status.LED .  
• If a Whole-Home sampling does not occur, Spot sampling will occur at the end of the Cycle Period, if not actively dehumidifying the whole-  
home .At.the.onset.of.spot.sampling,.the.dehumidifier.blower.turns.on.and.the.green.Status.LED.flashes .After.three.minutes.the.dew.point.of.  
the.incoming.air.is.measured.and.compared.to.the.set.point.on.the.control.knob .If.the.dew.point.of.the.incoming.air.is.above.the.set.point,.the.  
compressor.turns.on.and.the.green.Status.LED.switches.to.solid.illumination .If.the.dew.point.is.below.the.set.point,.the.dehumidifier.blower.  
turns.off.along.with.the.green.Status.LED  
• The dew point of the incoming air is continuously monitored during compressor operation. When the dew point of the incoming air falls below  
the.set.point.on.the.control.knob,.the.dehumidifier.damper.output.turns.off.and.the.dehumidifier.compressor.and.blower.turn.off.along.with.  
the.green.Status.LED  
• After the dehumidifier blower has turned off, one minute must elapse before it can be turned on again (i.e., following a Whole-Home  
sampling) .If.one.minute.has.not.elapsed,.the.Status.LED.will.flash.and.the.dehumidifier.blower.will.turn.on.after.one.minute  
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VENTIlATION OR AIR CyClING  
The.dehumidifier.has.outputs.available.to.open.a.normally.closed.damper.and.  
introduce.outdoor.air.though.an.outdoor.air.intake.duct .Ventilation.is.controlled.by.  
the.Cycle.Period.switches,.Cycle.Time.potentiometer,.and.Vent-Auto/Vent-Timed.  
switches .If.a.normally.closed.ventilation.damper.is.not.installed,.the.dehumidifier.  
will.function.in.Air.Cycling.mode,.activating.the.HVAC.blower.to.cycle.air.through.  
the.home.based.on.the.Cycle.Period.and.Cycle.Time  
Required Components  
Aprilaire.Model.6506,.6”.Normally.Closed.Damper.  
24.VAC.Transformer.(10VA.min ).for.Ventilation.Damper  
Optional Component  
8052.Outdoor.Temperature.Sensor  
DUCTING & WIRING  
fIGURE 19 – Whole-Home with Ventilation  
fIGURE 20 – Ventilation Wiring  
DEHUMIDIFIED AIR IS SUPPLIED  
6" NORMALLY  
24 VAC  
DOWNSTREAM FROM A-COIL TO  
A-COIL  
CLOSED DAMPER  
(10 VA min)  
MINIMIZE EVAPORATION OFF A-COIL  
TRANSFORMER  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
CONTROL BOARD  
SUPPLY DUCT  
RETURN  
DUCT  
NORMALLY CLOSED  
VENT DAMPER  
FUNCTIONS IN  
AIR CYCLING  
MODE IF  
DAMPER NOT  
INSTALLED  
THERMOSTAT  
HVAC EQUIPMENT  
HVAC / FURNACE  
R
C
G
R
C
115 VAC  
CIRCUIT  
AIR IS PULLED FROM  
RETURN DUCT  
G
W
Y
W
Y
FLOOR DRAIN  
DEHUMIDIFIER  
CONDENSATE HOSE  
OPTIONAL OUTDOOR  
TEMPERATURE SENSOR  
(TO COMMON DRAIN OR OUTSIDE)  
Ducting Note: Direct ducting the ventilation intake duct to the  
dehumidifier inlet duct is acceptable if the incoming temperature  
of the mixed air will be greater than 40°F and less than 100°F.  
See page 14 for outdoor  
temperature sensor installation.  
90-1536  
90-1537  
DETERMINE VENTIlATION REQUIREMENTS  
CAlCUlATING AIRflOW REQUIREMENT  
1 ..The.MINIMUM.ventilation.requirement.is.calculated.using.  
ASHRAE.62 2-2007 .  
TAblE 3 – CfM Required  
Number of bedrooms  
. .ASHRAE.Airflow.in.CFM.=.[House.Area.in.Sq .Ft .x.0 01]..  
+.[(Number.of.Bedrooms.+1).x.7 5]  
House Sq. ft.  
2
3
4
5
6
. .Notes:.Use.‘Number.of.Bedrooms.+1’.or.the.‘Number.of.  
Occupants’,.whichever.is.larger  
1000  
1500  
2000  
2500  
3000  
3500  
35  
40  
45  
50  
55  
40  
45  
50  
55  
60  
50  
55  
60  
65  
70  
75  
60  
65  
70  
75  
80  
70  
75  
80  
85  
90  
2 .Table 3.shows.calculated.airflow.values.to.the.nearest.5.CFM .  
If.more.outdoor.air.is.required,.a.second.device.is.advised  
3 ..Record.the.Required.CFM .__________  
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VENTIlATION OR AIR CyClING (CONTINUED)  
DETERMINE fRESH AIR DElIVERy RATE  
1 ..Measure.the.negative.static.pressure.of.the.return.system.at.the.location.where.the.outdoor.air.duct.enters.the.return.duct .  
2 ..See.Table 4.for.estimated.inlet.airflow.in.CFM,.based.on.duct.type,.length,.and.available.negative.pressure .Use.an.airflow.measuring.device.  
for.a.more.accurate.airflow.delivery.rate  
3 ..Record.the.Delivered.CFM .__________  
TAblE 4 – CfM Delivered  
Negative Static Pressure (“w.c.) as Measured for Return Duct or Plenum  
Duct length  
0.05  
0.1  
0.15  
0.2  
0.25  
0.3  
flex  
60  
Pipe  
65  
flex  
85  
Pipe  
90  
flex  
105  
100  
95  
Pipe  
110  
105  
100  
flex  
120  
115  
110  
Pipe  
125  
120  
115  
flex  
135  
130  
125  
Pipe  
140  
135  
130  
flex  
150  
140  
130  
Pipe  
160  
150  
140  
10 ft.  
20 ft.  
30 ft.  
55  
60  
80  
85  
50  
55  
75  
80  
Note:.For.the.table.above,.6”.flex.duct.is.laid.loose.with.two,.wide.90°.bends.and.a.fully.opened.damper .Rigid.pipe.values.are.based.on.6”.duct,.  
two.90°.elbows,.and.a.fully.open.damper .In.both.cases,.the.air.intake.is.through.a.metal.vent.hood.with.inlet.screen .Airflow.may.need.to.be.  
adjusted.up.or.down.for.variations.in.duct.work  
DETERMINE CyClE TIME  
1 ..Use.the.Required.CFM.and.Delivered.CFM.from.the.above.steps.to.determine.the.Cycle.Time.from.Table 5 .  
2 ..The.values.are.listed.for.a.1.hour.Cycle.Period .For.a.2.hour.Cycle.Period,.set.the.Cycle.Time.to.twice.the.values.listed.in.Table 5  
3 ..The.values.highlighted.in.gray.cannot.be.set.due.to.the.maximum.60.minute.Cycle.Time .A.second.ventilation.device.(i e ,.bigger.duct.or.  
second.duct).will.be.required.to.meet.ventilation.needs  
TAblE 5 – Cycle Time Setting (minutes) for Airflow Delivered vs. Airflow Required for 1 hour Cycle  
CfM Required  
CfM Delivered  
20  
20  
15  
15  
10  
10  
10  
30  
30  
25  
20  
15  
15  
10  
40  
40  
30  
25  
20  
15  
15  
50  
50  
40  
30  
25  
20  
20  
60  
60  
45  
35  
30  
25  
25  
70  
70  
55  
40  
35  
30  
25  
80  
80  
60  
50  
40  
35  
30  
90  
90  
70  
55  
45  
40  
35  
100  
100  
75  
60  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
60  
50  
45  
40  
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