Maintenance
Clean or Replace the Air Filter
After initial installation, check the air filter after 6 months. If it appears matted with dust, pet hair or other debris, maintain a
Check the Drain
The drain should be checked annually to ensure there is no blockage or air lock in the drain system. If the unit is not properly draining, have it checked by a qualified service professional.
clean or lightly loaded, maintain a
Filter Cleaning Procedure
1.Turn the ON/OFF switch OFF.
2.Remove the filter access door from either side of the dehumidifier.
3.Slide the filter out of the dehumidifier.
4.Flush the filter with warm water and a mild detergent solution.
5.Shake off the excess water from the filter.
6.Replace the filter – make sure the filter seats in both the top and bottom filter rails.
7.Replace the filter access door.
8.Turn the ON/OFF switch ON.
Procedure to Check Drain System
1.Turn the ON/OFF switch OFF.
2.Remove the filter access door from either side of the dehumidifier.
3.Slide the filter out of the dehumidifier to expose the evaporator coil.
4.Slowly pour a pint of water into the dehumidifier drip pan near the bottom of the evaporator coil so that the water flows into the drain pan.
5.Check where the drain piping flows into the floor drain. If water does not flow out, the unit is not properly draining.
6.Turn on the ON/OFF switch ON.
EVAPORATOR
COIL
DRIP PAN
FILTER RAIL
CAUTION
Do not use spray solvents or cleaners on or near the inlet side of the dehumidifier.
If desired, apply cleaner to a cloth and use to clean the cabinet.
Limited Warranty
Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire® Dehumidifier is expressly warranted for five (5) years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship.
Research Products Corporation’s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply, without charge, a replacement for any component which is found to be defective within such five (5) year period and which is returned not later than thirty (30) days after said five (5) year period by you to either your original supplier or to Research Products Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin 53701, together with the model number and installation date of the dehumidifier.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT OBLIGATE RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR ANY LABOR COSTS AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS FURNISHED BY YOUR INSTALLER AS CONTRASTED TO DEFECTS IN THE DEHUMIDIFIER ITSELF.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID FIVE YEAR PERIOD. RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION’S LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OTHER THAN DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE AFORESAID IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT(S) RESULT FROM FAILURE TO HAVE THIS UNIT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR. IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR, ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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