Installation:
The area to be controlled should be sealed with a vapor barrier. If unit is installed in a
crawlspace, all vents should be sealed.
WARNING: It is recommended to remove dehumidifier from area if applying a liquid
vapor barrier. Some coatings dry via “solvent evaporation,” which can be harmful to
certain components in your dehumidifier. Allow coating to completely dry and exhaust
vapors prior to positioning dehumidifier. Read and follow coating manufacturer’s
instructions completely.
1) Place dehumidifier on level surface
WARNING – If after unit is positioned,
the unit is moved in such a manner that the compressor didn’t remain in a vertical
orientation, wait a minimum of 2 hours before turning the unit “on.”
NOTE: Dehumidifier can’t sit directly on floor unless the unit is feeding directly into a
sump next to it. Elevation is required to allow gravity flow of condensate water to drain.
2) Drain Line
oIncluded drain line attaches to the unit via a compression type fitting on the
discharge end of the unit. Remove the compression nut and slide it over the
end of the hose to be attached to the unit. Slide that end of the tube over the
insert on the compression fitting completely. Tighten compression nut.
oDrain line should be routed to a suitable drain or outside. Drain line must
flow down to drain without any loops, dips or valleys.
oRecommended Drain Option – Transition to PVC Pipe
Cut a piece of ¾” ID PVC approximately 6” long and insert into a ¾”
elbow then attach to a ¾” ID length of PVC to drain. (Note: Keep
the length of PVC drain pipe to a minimum).
Cut a length (should be less than 12”) of the supplied flexible tubing
and attach to the compression fitting on the dehumidifier.
Insert the open end of the tubing into the ¾” pipe so that it does not
extend into the elbow fitting. For proper flow, a minimum downward
slope of 1” per 10’ run is required. (Note: If a proper downward
angle is not possible then it is recommended to use a Horizon Eclipse
with the integrated condensate pump or utilize an external
condensate pump provided by others.)
