Aprilaire 76 Installation Manual

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Model 76

Dehumidifier Control

Installation Instructions

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The Model 76 is for use with any dehumidifier as an EXTERNAL CONTROL, including Aprilaire Models 1830, 1850 Series, and 1870 Series.

The Model 76 can also be used as a communicating REMOTE CONTROL with all Aprilaire Models 1830, 1850 Series, and 1870 Series.

(See OVERVIEW on page 3 for details.)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

1.Improper installation may cause property damage or injury. Installation, service, and maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician.

2.120 Volts may cause serious injury from electric shock. Disconnect electrical power before starting installation or servicing. Leave power disconnected until installation/service is completed. This control is not a 120 Volt (line voltage) device.

CAUTION

1.Read all instructions before beginning installation.

2.Do not use in pool applications. Pool chemicals can damage the control.

3.Do not use solvents or cleaners on or near the display and circuit board. Chemicals can damage components.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Aprilaire® Model 76 Dehumidifier Control provides control of the dehumidifier from the living. . . . . . . . .

OVERVIEW

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space..

 

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

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The control can be installed as an EXTERNAL CONTROL, allowing the homeowner to set and

 

adjust the humidity setting and turn dehumidification on or off from a convenient location.. In this

LOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

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application, the Model 76 uses an onboard sensor to monitor the relative humidity (%RH) in the. . . . . .

 

 

 

INSTALLATION

 

 

space in which it is located and displays the measured relative humidity on the digital display..

Mount Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The control can also be installed to function as a REMOTE CONTROL if the dehumidifier is located

Wiring

 

 

 

 

where it is not easy or convenient to access.. The control can be installed in any location within

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the living space, with the dehumidifier installed in the area to be dehumidified, such as a crawl

 Remote Control

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space, sealed attic, or basement.. The dryness level is set on the control and communicated to the

 

 

 

SYSTEM CHECKOUT

 

 

dehumidifier.. The dehumidifier communicates the measured relative humidity in the space being

Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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dehumidified back to the Model 76 Control where it is displayed on the digital display..

Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Humidity/Dryness Level Setting

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sequence of Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELECTRICAL

External

Remote

 External Control

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Voltage: 24VAC +/-20%

 

 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Input Voltage and Current

Voltage: 9VDC (supplied by

 

 

 

Current: 25mA (nominal),

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

dehumidifier control board)

 

 

 

50mA (max..) at 24VAC

Error Codes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Output

Dry Contact, Normally Open

Communication

 External Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 2 – Error Codes

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CONTROL

External

Remote

Table 3 – Troubleshooting Guide

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Control Range

40% – 80% RH

1 (less dry) – 7 (more dry)

 

 

 

 

 

 

65°F – 42°F Dew Point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accuracy

+/-5% RH

See Dehumidifier Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Differential

3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low Limit

40°F Dew Point

50°F Dry Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Limit

99°F Dry Bulb

105°F Dry Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Aprilaire 76 Installation Manual

LOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

As a REMOTE CONTROL, the Model 76 can be mounted wherever is convenient for the homeowner..

Follow the recommendations below when installing the Model 76 as an EXTERNAL CONTROL..

MOUNT CONTROL

In an area the homeowner wants to monitor and control moisture levels..

On an interior wall..

Approximately 5 feet off the floor..

At least 18" from an outside wall..

DO NOT MOUNT CONTROL

In the flow of a supply register.

Behind doors, in corners or other dead air spaces..

In direct sunlight, near lighting fixtures, or other appliances that give off heat..

On an outside or unconditioned area wall..

In stairwells or near outside doors..

On a wall with concealed pipes or ductwork..

FIGURE 1 – MOUNTING LOCATION

 

18"

 

MINIMUM

 

NO

NO

 

5

 

FEET

NO

 

 

90-1640

4

 

INSTALLATION

MOUNT CONTROL

FIGURE 2 – DISASSEMBLE CONTROL

APART

PULL

BACK PLATE

FRONT COVER

90-2486

FIGURE 3 – MOUNT BACK PLATE

ANCHOR

BACK PLATE

SCREW

90-2485

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REQUIRED COMPONENTS

18-24 gauge wire (field supplied) – 4 wires required, run new cable as needed..

(2) #8 x 1-1/2" mounting screws (supplied)

(2) Anchors (supplied)

1.Level the back plate on the wall and mark the mounting holes and wire access location on the wall..

2.Drill two 3/16" mounting holes and a 3/4" wire access hole.. See FIGURE 3..

3.Install the drywall anchors flush with the wall surface.. Note: Mounting holes on the back plate are designed to fit on a horizontal J-box..

4.Run a 4-wire cable from the dehumidifier to the wall mount location and through the square hole in the back plate..

5.Secure the back plate to the wall using the two #8 x 1-1/2" screws..

WIRING

WIRING MODEL 76 EXTERNAL CONTROL TO 1830 / 1850 SERIES / 1870 SERIES

1.Disconnect power to the dehumidifier and HVAC system.

2.Remove the wiring access cover next to the control on the dehumidifier.. See FIGURE 4..

3.Wire the Model 76 to the dehumidifier as shown in FIGURE 5..

4.Ensure the NO/NC switch on the dehumidifier control is set to NO (see FIGURE 5)..

FIGURE 4 – WIRING ACCESS COVER LOCATION

CONTROL

WIRING ACCESS COVER

CONTROL PANEL COVER

FILTER ACCESS DOOR

90-1884

FIGURE 5 – WIRING MODEL 76 EXTERNAL CONTROL TO 1830 / 1850 SERIES / 1870 SERIES

NO/NC

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

+

- A

B

ODT

VENT

DEH

 

Remote

 

Sensor

Dampers

NC NO

 

 

 

 

Gh

 

 

 

 

Y W Gs Cf Rf .EQUIP HVAC

FLOAT DH DH Switch

 

 

 

 

MODEL 76

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

C/-

 

 

 

 

 

R/+

 

 

 

 

 

DH

 

 

 

 

 

DH

 

 

 

 

 

90-2489

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