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WHOLE HOUSE DEHUMIDIFIER 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WHOLE HOUSE DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY

Table of Contents

WHOLE HOUSE DEHUMIDIFIER SAFETY...................................1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................2

Tools and Parts ............................................................................2
Location Requirements ................................................................2
Installation Configurations ...........................................................4
Ductwork Requirements ..............................................................5
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5

Inspect Shipment .........................................................................5
Install Dehumidifier—Existing Furnace or Air Handler.................6
Install Dehumidifier—Existing Furnace or Air Handler 
with Fresh Air Duct.......................................................................7

Install Dehumidifier—Existing Furnace or Air Handler 
with Dry Air to the Basement or Crawl Space .............................8
Install Dehumidifier—Attic Installation .......................................10
Complete Installation..................................................................11
Make Electrical Connections .....................................................11

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ......................................................14

Whole House Dehumidifier.........................................................14

WHOLE HOUSE DEHUMIDIFIER MAINTENANCE....................14

Pre-filter ......................................................................................14
HEPA or MERV 11 Air Filter .......................................................14
Fresh Air Return..........................................................................15
UVC Germicidal Light.................................................................15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................16

Whirlpool Gold

®

Models WGDH160UH and WGDV160UH

400-1014

Whirlpool

® 

Models WPDH160XS and WPDV160XS

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Summary of Contents for WGDH160UH

Page 1: ... filter 14 HEPA or MERV 11 Air Filter 14 Fresh Air Return 15 UVC Germicidal Light 15 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 16 Whirlpool Gold Models WGDH160UH and WGDV160UH 400 1014 Whirlpool Models WPDH160XS and WPDV160XS You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you...

Page 2: ...ical supply and read Electrical Requirements and Location Requirements before purchasing parts LocationRequirements The dehumidifier may be installed on all new or existing furnaces or air handlers used in residential applications The whole house dehumidifier is designed to be located indoors Locate the whole house dehumidifier as close to the return air duct of an existing furnace or air handler ...

Page 3: ...n return air inlet A Return air inlet B Filter access panel C Low voltage entry D Line voltage entry E Right side discharge air outlet cover F Electrical access panel G Internal component access panel H PVC condensate drain outlet I 10 round discharge air outlet left side shipped right convertible to left or rear Left Side View Front View Right Side View Top View 22 16 A 32 B 22 C D E 49 H F 20 18...

Page 4: ...ition See Minimum Clearance Requirements in Location Requirements Installation Configuration Options Suspended Cabinet Installation NOTE Ensure there is adequate room to remove the dehumidifier access panels See Minimum Clearance Requirements chart in Location Requirements The suspending installation uses field fabricated 16 all thread rod passing through the top panel and connected to the dehumid...

Page 5: ... to each area ElectricalRequirements Recommended Grounding Method A 110 to 120 volt 14 5 FLA amps 60 Hz AC only 20 amp fused grounded electrical supply is required All field wiring must be done in accordance with National Electrical Code requirements applicable requirements of UL or local codes where applicable INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS InspectShipment This whole house dehumidifier is shipped in o...

Page 6: ...e return air supply on the existing furnace or air handler NOTE Install ductwork in accordance with NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems latest edition and any local codes 7 Attach the return air supply on the dehumidifier to the return air supply on the existing furnace or air handler near the return air grille NOTE Do not draw air directly from ...

Page 7: ... Using a 10 duct attach the discharge air supply on the dehumidifier to the return air supply on the existing furnace or air handler NOTE Install ductwork in accordance with NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems latest edition and any local codes 7 Attach the return air supply on the dehumidifier to the return air supply on the existing furnace or ...

Page 8: ...humidifier in final location See Location Requirements A Return air from house B Existing return air duct C To existing furnace or air handler D Dehumidifier E Power damper optional F Manual damper required G Outside air H Screened intake hood A Return air from house B Existing return air duct C To existing furnace or air handler D Dehumidifier E Power damper optional F Manual damper required G Ou...

Page 9: ...raw air directly from the kitchen bathroom laundry room or unconditioned isolated basement 8 Attach insulated flexible duct to the discharge air supply on the dehumidifier 9 Run duct to the basement or crawl space of the building Horizontal Installation Horizontal Installation with Added Return A Return air from house B Existing return air duct C To existing furnace or air handler D Backflow dampe...

Page 10: ... the return air supply on the existing lower level furnace or air handler NOTE Install ductwork in accordance with NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems latest edition and any local codes 8 Attach the return air supply on the dehumidifier to the return air supply on the existing upper level furnace or air handler near the return air grille NOTE Do ...

Page 11: ...sired MakeElectricalConnections 1 Disconnect all power supplies 2 Remove the electrical access panel 3 Remove the control box cover 4 Route the field supply wires to the dehumidifier s electrical connection box 5 Connect the line voltage wire to the L1 terminal of the contactor 6 Connect the neutral wire to the L2 terminal of the contactor 7 Connect the ground wire to the green ground lug marked G...

Page 12: ...l on furnace or air handler 15 minute time delay On Make X required on UH models only X X V Remove existing wire between T stat and furnace or air handler C R D H G RF R C H V D G1 R G2 H H G N O Field Supplied 24 Volt Relay Optional 24 Volt Damper S2000 S2020 Humidifier Dehumidistat Fan Control GF GT DVA Low Voltage Terminal Furnace Air Handler Interlock G Terminal on existing thermostat G Termin...

Page 13: ...p UH UV Models Only BK High Speed For UH C MH H Low Pressure Switch Freeze Stat Blower Motor Compressor Overload C S R Start Assist Optional Component R BK Compressor Run Capacitor 3 2 6 5 4 1 W BK R R BK Contactor 115 Volt 60 Hz 20 Amp 1 Phase Power Supply BK R W BU BR OR BK W BK BU Y G BU Low Voltage Terminal C D G GF X R H GT RF V ...

Page 14: ...and may cause the compressor to cycle off and on unnecessarily Under normal operating conditions the pre filter should be replaced every 6 months However in high particulate concentrations more frequent replacements may be necessary It is recommended that the pre filter be inspected regularly for the first 3 to 4 months to determine the correct replacement intervals To replace the pre filter 1 Loc...

Page 15: ...lace the UVC light bulb 1 Disconnect power 2 Remove the filter access panel 3 Remove the electrical access panel 4 Remove the internal component access panel 5 Remove the connector from the UVC light and sleeve 6 Remove the connector sleeve from the UVC bulb 7 Remove the UVC bulb 8 Replace the UVC bulb 9 Replace the connector sleeve 10 Replace the connector 11 Replace the internal component access...

Page 16: ...ol Home Cooling and Heating 14610 Breakers Drive Jacksonville FL 32258 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 400 1014 2007 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Manufactured under license by Tradewinds Distributing Company LLC Coconut Grove Florida 8 07 Printed in U S A ...

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