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SWITCH

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

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6B. WIRING AND SET-UP – ALTERNATIVE EXTERNAL CONTROL

Alternatively, use any other humidity control system as long as it has a dry contact, normally open output dedicated to controlling the dehumidifier. 
Reference the installation literature provided with the alternative control for wiring, set-up, and operating details.

ALTERNATIVE EXTERNAL CONTROL WIRING

TO INSTALL AND USE AN ALTERNATIVE EXTERNAL CONTROL,  

COMPLETE ALL STEPS:

1. 

Unplug the dehumidifier or turn off power to the circuit at the 
breaker or fuse.

2. 

Run thermostat cable (use 18-22 AWG wire) from the alternative 
external control to the control of the dehumidifier.

3. 

Trim about 1/4" of insulation from the end of the wires on 
each end. Insert the wire into the terminals as shown in the 

ALTERNATIVE EXTERNAL CONTROL WIRING

 diagram below.

4. 

Restore dehumidifier power.

TO SET THE DEHUMIDIFIER TO USE THE ALTERNATIVE CONTROL,  

COMPLETE ALL STEPS:

1. 

With power to the dehumidifier, use the ON/OFF button to set the 
dehumidifier to the OFF position.

 

 NOTE:

 If the display backlight is not on, the first button press (any 

button) will only turn the backlight on. Press the button a second 
time to achieve the desired function.

2. 

Hold the MODE button on the on-board control for 3 seconds to 
enter the 

Installer Set-up Menu

3. 

Press MODE again and the display should change to 

EXTERNAL

 in 

the center, and 

DISABLED

 on the right. Use the UP or DOWN arrow 

buttons to set this to 

ENABLED

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4. 

Once the display reads 

EXTERNAL ENABLED

, press the MODE 

button to cycle through the other settings until the display blinks 

DONE

 for 3 seconds.

5. 

Use the ON/OFF button to turn the dehumidifier ON. The display 
on your unit should read 

EXTERNAL

. Even if there is a demand for 

dehumidification according to your external control, the dehumidifier 
will wait 3 minutes before turning on for the 

first time only

.

7. CODES 

(LOCATED ON BACK OF WIRE ACCESS COVER)

See the Installation Instructions for troubleshooting error codes. For additional 
assistance, Technical Support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. CST, at (800) 972-3710.

Contact Technical Support before replacing the unit or components and for 
additional troubleshooting.

ERROR CODE

FAILURE MODE

E1

Internal %RH/Temperature Sensor Failure

E3

Model A77 Remote Control Communication Loss

E4

Insufficient Capacity

E5

High Temperature Thermistor Failure

E6

Low Temperature Thermistor Failure

E7

Float Switch Open

E8

Inlet Air Temperature Out of Range

E9

Fan or Compressor Fault

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