INSTALLATION REQUIREMEN TS
Electrical Requirements
AWARNING
Recommended Grounding Method
Electrical Shock Hazard
Always plug into a grounded three-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
This dehumidifier must be grounded. This dehumidifier is equipped
with a power supply cord with a three-prong grounding plug.
The cord must be plugged into a mating, grounded three-prong
outlet, grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the customer's
responsibility to have a properly grounded three-prong outlet
installed by a qualified electrical installer.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
It is the customer's responsibility:
■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
Specific electrical requirements are listed in the chart below.
Follow the requirements for the type of plug on the power supply
cord.
■ To assure that the electrical installation is
adequate and conforms to the Nation Electrical
Code,ANSI/NFPA 70-last edition,and all local
codes and ordinances.
Power supply cord
Wiring requirements
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
■ 115 V (103.5 min. to 126.5 max.)
Nation Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Ma 02 169-7471
www.nfpa.org
■ 15 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker
Location Requirements
NOTE:Your
model may differ from the one shown.
■ Do not locate outdoors. This dehumidifier is intended for indoor,
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residential use only. This dehumidifier is not recommended
for commercial use.
■ Allow at least 12" to 18" (30.5 cm to 45.7 cm) of space on the
rear and sides of the dehumidifier for models with back louver
and above the dehumidifier for models with top louvers.
■ You will need a surface strong enough to support the dehumidifier
when its bucket is full of water.
■ You will need a surface level enough to keep the water from spilling
when the bucket is full of water.
■ Keep all outside doors, windows and other openings closed when
you are operating the dehumidifier. Humid outdoor air will increase
the dehumidifier's workload, increasing energy
consumption due to continuous running (The dehumidifier is
never be able to reach the humidistat's set point).
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■ Install the dehumidifier in an area where the temperature will not
fall below 38 °F (3 °C) to avoid freezing. Lower temperatures will
cause performanceto drop.
■ Do not block the louvers of the unit.
A. 12" to 18" (30.5 to 45.7 cm)
■ Never operate this dehumidifier in an area that is likely to
accumulate standing water. If this condition develops, for your
safety disconnect the power supply before stepping into the
water.
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