Aprilaire E100 - Safety Instructions; Operating the Dehumidifier

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure to read and understand all safety precautions and
instructions before installing and operating the unit.
WARNING
The following precautions indicate a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• Always disconnect electrical power before starting
installation or servicing to avoid electric shock.
• Always wear glasses/goggles and gloves when installing
the unit. Sharp edges may cause serious cuts. Use care
when cutting plenum openings and handling ductwork.
• Be sure to use caution when handling the unit. Dropping
the unit may cause personal injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION
The following precautions indicate a hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• Be sure the installation, service and maintenance are
performed by a qualied service technician. Improper
installation may cause injury or property damage.
• This unit is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Be sure to supervise children to ensure that they do not
play with the unit.
• Be sure to replace a damaged supply cord. It must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly available from
the manufacturer or its service agent.
NOTICE
The following statements indicate a situation which can
cause damage to the equipment and personal property, or
cause the equipment to operate improperly.
• Do not use in pool applications. Pool chemicals can
damage the dehumidier.
• Do not use solvents or cleaners on or near the
circuit board. Chemicals can damage circuit board
components.
• Wait 24 hours before running the unit if it was not shipped
or stored in the upright position.
• Do not use dehumidication to prevent window
condensation in the winter. To address window
condensation, use ventilation to lower indoor humidity in
the winter.
WHOLE HOME DEHUMIDIFICATION
The AprilAire Dehumidier
controls the humidity
level in your entire home.
A powerful blower inside
the dehumidier draws
air into the cabinet
where it is ltered before
having moisture removed.
A sealed refrigeration
system removes
moisture by moving
the air through a series
of tubes and ns that
are kept colder than the dew point of the incoming air. The
dew point is the temperature at which moisture in the air will
condense, much like what occurs on the outside of a cold
glass on a hot summer day. The condensed moisture drips
into the dehumidier drain pan to a drain tube routed to the
nearest oor drain or condensate pump. After the moisture is
removed, the air moves
through a second coil
where it is reheated
before being sent back
into the home. The air
leaving the dehumidier
will be warmer and drier
than the air entering the
dehumidier.
You can reduce the
amount of humidity
that enters the home by
closing windows, doors
and replace ues when
outdoor humidity is high, and by drying clothes outside. Direct
exhaust from kitchen vents and bath fans is the best means of
controlling humidity due to cooking and showers/baths. The
dehumidier is not designed to prevent window condensation in
winter. Use ventilation to lower indoor humidity levels in the winter.
Model E100
Model E100C
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