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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