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lOCATION CONSIDERATIONS

TOP VIEW

FILTER

MINIMUM

CLEARANCE FOR FILTER

(EITHER SIDE)

20"

6" MINIMUM CLEARANCE

FOR PROPER AIR FLOW

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

ACCESS THIS SIDE

6 FT. POWER CORD

FIGURE 2 – Filter Access Clearance

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•  Allow sufficient clearance for filter removal and 

to prevent airflow obstruction

•  Electrical service access will require the removal 

of the side panel shown. Allow sufficient space 
for service on this side of the unit.

•  If locating the unit in an attic or crawl space, a 

Model 76 Control mounted in the living space 
is recommended. Refer to Model 76 Installation 
Instructions and Owner’s Manual.

•  Always install the dehumidifier in a condensate 

pan when locating in or over a finished space.

CUT OFF

PLASTIC STRAP

REMOVE SHIPPING BRACKET

FIGURE 1 – Remove Shipping bracket

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 IMPORTANT:

 Cut the strap securing the compressor 

shipping support bracket and remove the strap, shipping bracket 
screws, and bracket. See 

Figure 1

.

SET UP DEHUMIDIFIER FOR INSTAllATION

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Summary of Contents for 1870F

Page 1: ...se ventilation to lower indoor humidity in the winter WARNING 1 120 Volts may cause serious injury from electric shock Disconnect electrical power before starting installation or servicing Leave power...

Page 2: ...n condensing Filter MERV 8 washable Airflow 310 CFM Table of Contents Safety Instructions 1 Specifications 2 Set Up Dehumidifier for Installation 3 Location Considerations 3 Drain Installation 4 Level...

Page 3: ...cient space for service on this side of the unit If locating the unit in an attic or crawl space a Model 76 Control mounted in the living space is recommended Refer to Model 76 Installation Instructio...

Page 4: ...oft tubing to curl up which may result in air lock Always install the dehumidifier in a condensate pan when locating in or above a finished space Adhere to local codes regarding draining of the conden...

Page 5: ...ny time if the humidity setting is lowered Your dehumidifier is equipped with two features that protect against unwanted energy consumption Defrost is a normal operating mode that helps to prevent sig...

Page 6: ...rm water and a mild detergent solution 5 Shake off the excess water from the filter 6 Replace the filter making sure the filter is secured in both the top and bottom filter rails 7 Replace the filter...

Page 7: ...crawl space sealed attic or other hard to access area a Model 76 can be installed in the living space and will operate as a remote control Refer to the Model 76 Installation Instructions and Owner s M...

Page 8: ...Terminal should be fully seated on the power board pins 2 Remove the side access panel and verify that the sensor is secured to the suction line 3 If the sensor is connected and secured to the refrig...

Page 9: ...ting Inlet air temperature is outside of the 50 F 104 F range or the dew point is below 40 F and there is a demand for dehumidification No action The compressor will not run if inlet conditions are ou...

Page 10: ...ss AA Deh 5571 6 Fan 130pt Deh with 8MFD Capacitor 5588 7 Wire Harness Power Deh 5454 No Part Description Part No 8 Sensor Low Temperature Deh 5455 9 Sensor High Temperature Deh 5456 10 Capacitor 50MF...

Page 11: ...S 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 I...

Page 12: ...d in U S A 2015 Aprilaire A division of Research Products Corporation For product support contact Aprilaire at 1 800 334 6011 For sales inquiries contact Sylvane at 800 934 9194 or visit Sylvane com F...

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