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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: 1.8 Liters per kilowat[...]

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    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. 2. Remove the four[...]

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    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 ). DUCTED INSTALLATION • Move supply collar to t[...]

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    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 . See Figure 8 . OUTSIDE AIR TO HO[...]

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    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 . Remove the cover by pullin g care fully . Do not touch the sensing element on the deh[...]

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    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 ). The compress or is dis[...]

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    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. When the humidity level rises above the dial setting on the dehumidistat, the dehumidifier blower will turn on and the first amber LED on the power board (not visible unless dehumidifier cove[...]

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    RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION P.O. Box 1467 • Madison, WI 53701-1467 • Phone: 608/257-8801 • Fax: 608/257-4357 • www.aprilairepartners.com 10008611 6.09 B2204896A ©2009 Research Products Corporation Printed in U.S.A.[...]