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Envirowise XT205H Installation Instructions
GENERAL SET UP
CAUTION!
REMOVE COMPRESSOR SHIPPING TIE FROM THE UNIT. FAILURE TO REMOVE
SHIPPING TIE WILL CAUSE EXCESS VIBRATION TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE FRAME.
Removal of Compressor Shipping Support
The Envirowise XT205H uses a compressor to power the refrigeration system.
To protect the compressor and refrigeration system during shipping, a plastic tie
wrap secures it to the unit’s frame. Remove the tie wrap by cutting the tie wrap
and pulling from the unit as shown. After removing tie wrap, insert plastic plugs
provided into the holes.
Important Precautions
•Thedeviceisdesignedtobeinstalledindoorsinaspacethatisprotectedfromrain
andooding.
•Installtheunitwithenoughspacetoaccessoneofthesidepanelsformaintenanceandservice.
•Avoiddirectingthedischargeairatpeople.
•Ifusednearawatersource,becertainthereisnochancetheunitcouldfallintothewaterorgetsplashedandthat
itispluggedintoadedicatedcircuitandGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)protectedoutlet.
•DONOTusethedehumidierasabenchortable.
• DO NOTplacethedehumidierdirectlyonstructuralbuildingmemberswithoutvibrationabsorbersorunwanted
noise may result. Place the Envirowise XT205H on supports to raise the base of the unit.
•AdrainpanwithaoatswitchMUSTbeplacedunderthedehumidierifinstalledabovealivingareaorabovean
areawherewaterleakagecouldcausedamage.
Location Considerations
•Allowsufcientclearancetohandletheunit’soveralldimensionsaswellasthenecessaryreturnandsupply
ductwork to the unit.
•Allowsufcientclearanceforlterremovalandtopreventairowobstruction.
• Electrical service access will require the
removalofasidepanel.Allowsufcient
clearance on a side of the unit.
•Locatethedehumidierinanareawherethe
cord’slength(9')easilyreachesa115VAC
electrical outlet with a minimum of a 20 Amp
circuit capacity.
•Locatethedehumidierinanareawhere
eldwiringthecontrol(lowvoltage)tothe
unit will be possible.
• It is recommended that a backdraft damper
beusedinthedischargeductofthe
Envirowise XT205H, especially when
connectingtothesupplyductingsystem.
The backdraft damper prevents supply air
fromcounterowingthroughtheEnvirowise
XT205Hwhenitisnotoperating.The
dehumidier’slocationshouldbechosen
to allow installation of this accessory if
necessary.
• The Envirowise XT205H may be suspended
fromstructuralmemberswithsteelhanger
strapsorasuitablealternative,ensuringthe
assemblysupportsthedehumidier’sbase
in its entirety. DO NOThangtheEnvirowise
XT205H from its cabinet.
•Allowforproperroutinganddrainageof
needed drain pipes.
Electrical Service Access
(Either Side)
Filter 9' Power Cord
Top View
Minimum
Clearance
For Filter
(Either Side)
15"
6" Fresh Air Intake (Optional)
10" Return Air Duct
10" Supply Air Duct
A
B
C
32 3/8"
With Collars Installed
26"
Without Collars Installed
B
C
Drain Port
A
Top View
41 1/2"
With Collars Installed
37 3/4"
Without Collars Installed
Drain Port 9' Power CordFilter
Minimum
Clearance
For Filter
(Either Side)
20"
6" Fresh Air Intake (Optional)
10" Return Air Duct
A
B
6” Fresh Air
Intake (Optional)
10” Return Air Duct
Electrical Service Access
(Either Side)
A
B
The 10” Supply Air Duct (not pictured) is
below the Fresh Air Intake and the Return
Air Duct. The same amount of clearance
is needed for the 10” Supply Air Duct.
