SET UP DEHUMIDIFIER FOR INSTALLATION
DUCTING
The unit is furnished with two beaded 8" round collars for duct connections to the inlet and the outlet of the
dehumidifier. The screened inlet and outlet duct collars are factory installed for horizontal airflow. The screens will
prevent entry of debris and small animals / insects.
Insulated flexible ducts in compliance with Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) Standard for Factory Made Duct
Materials, UL-18 and installed per the duct manufacturer’s recommendation should be used to connect the
dehumidifier to the heating or air conditioning system. The installation and connections must be in compliance
with national and local codes and be completely tight and leak free. Ducts should be as short as possible, not to
exceed 100 ft. equivalent length and supported in compliance with the duct manufacturer’s recommendation.
•If necessary, the outlet duct collar may be moved to the top of the unit for vertical discharge of the airflow. For
the DH70 & DH90, remove the screws and swap the top panel with the outlet duct collar panel, the panels are
interchangeable. For the DH125, remove the round plate from the top and the duct collar from the end panel.
Mount the duct collar to the top and the cover to the end panel.
•Make sure there are no bends within 6” of the unit in the ductwork coming to or leaving from the unit. This will
ensure that the air flows freely through the unit.
•In freestanding applications (attic, basement, large single room), it is recommended to maintain a separation
of 10’ between the inlet and discharge of the unit, this is to prevent short-circuiting of the air and reducing the
effectiveness of the unit. This can be done by using a 5’ duct on both the inlet and discharge end of the unit,
or by a single 10’ duct on the inlet or discharge end.
DAMPERS
Optional dampers may be installed in the outlet duct, inlet duct or in an outside air duct. These dampers must be
a full-flow motorized type. Do not use any type of pressure operated damper as unacceptable pressure drop will
affect unit operation. All dampers must be installed in compliance with the damper manufacturer’s
recommendations and be insulated and sealed per the section on ducting above.
UNIT MOUNTED DEHUMIDISTAT
The unit is controlled by the integral control system which operates the internal fan approximately 15 minutes
each hour to sample the air in the system. The air sample passes over the unit-mounted humidity sensor which
should be set at approximately mid-level. After a three minute delay, if the humidity level in the sampled air is
greater than the set point, the dehumidifier will turn on. The dehumidifier will operate until the humidity level is
less than the sensor set point.
OPTIONAL REMOTE DEHUMIDISTAT
The unit may also be controlled by HD16, a dehumidistat remotely located in a conditioned space. Do not locate
the remote dehumidistat in the HVAC system ductwork. It is recommended that dehumidistat be located in an
area close to the heating or air conditioning system thermostat, out of drafts, away from heat sources and out of
direct sunlight. It should be located approximately five feet above the floor in an area with good air circulation at
an average temperature and relative humidity.