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DEHUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Hard wire - line voltage (RL-9, RL-14, and RL-31 only)
United States Installation: Make all electrical connections in accordance
with the current edition of the NEC ANSI/NFPA 70 and any local codes or
ordinances that may apply.
Canada Installation: Make all electrical connections in accordance with the
current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 and any local
codes or ordinances that may apply.
The dehumidifier comes with a power cord that has a plug that can simply
be plugged into a corresponding receptacle. The plug can be removed and
replaced by hard-wired electrical service if desired. See Table 38 -1 for
configuration.
1. Disconnect electrical service at the main fuse or circuit breaker.
2. Run electrical service to where the dehumidifier is to be installed following
all required local and national codes and standards.
3. Remove the electrical service panel.
4. Depress the levers of the terminal blocks mounted on the MOV board to
disconnect the black and white power cord wires.
5. Remove the screw securing the power cord ground wire to the cabinet.
6. Route the service wires through the opening in the dehumidifier and secure
the cable or conduit to the opening in the dehumidifier using fittings/
clamps intended for the conduit/cable used.
7. Insert the black service wire into the L1 terminal and the white service wire
into the L2 terminal. Release levers to lock into place.
8. Insert the ground wire (bare or green) of the electrical service into the
ground lug and secure it in place by tightening the ground lug screw.
9. Reattach the electrical service panel to the dehumidifier.
10. Restore electrical service at the fuse or circuit breaker.
CAUTION
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
INSTALLATION
Table 38-1:
Factory power cord
Model Voltage
NEMA
plug
NEMA
recep-
tacle
RL-31
208-
240V
L6-30P L6-30-R
277V L7-30P L7-30R
RL-14
208-
240V
6-20P 6-20R
277V L7-20P L7-20R
RL-9
208-
240V
6-15P 6-15R