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Model 60 shown.
Automatic
Digital Humidifier Control
Model 60&62
Safety and Installation Instructions
READ COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND TEMPLATE BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
WARNING
ATTENTION INSTALLER: This product must be
installed by a qualified heating and air conditioning
contractor. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury from electrical shock.
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WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 120/240 volts may cause serious injury from Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 electrical shock. Disconnect electrical power to the System Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18 furnace and humidifier before starting installation. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 20 2. Sharp edges may cause serious injury from cuts.
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INSTALLATION Figure B Use the “OFF” setting for Model 800 Series humidifiers. STEP 1: Unpack the Humidifier Control Carton Make sure all components are present (see Figure A): Use Setting “A” A. Humidifier Control for Model 400 Series Water Panel B. Outdoor Temperature Sensor humidifiers in areas Indicator C. Manual Mode Label Settings with very hard water. The indicator will light after 150 hours of humidifier operation. A C Use Setting “B” for Model 400 Series, and for 500 Series, 600 Series a
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DUCT (SHEET METAL) MOUNT: STEP 4: Determine Location for Humidifier Control and Mount Control After location for Control is selected, drill a 3/4 inch hole for the RH sensor (the RH sensor extends from the back of the Humidifier Control must be mounted on the Return Duct, at least Humidifier Control). 6 inches upstream of the following (see Figure C): Use 2 sheet metal screws, 3/4 inch long (not provided), to mount • Humidifier the Humidifier Control. Use the mounting slot to level the Control,
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Figure D – Fiber Board Duct Mount Figure E – Digital Humidifier Control 24V Terminals CONTROL BOARD COVER GASKET SCREW (x2) R C A B ODT W G HH Gf KNOB INSIDE OF RETURN DUCT OUTDOOR FAN SIGNAL TEMPERATURE TO HVAC BASE PLATE SENSOR EQUIPMENT SHEET METAL PLATE COMMUNICATION HEAT SIGNAL SOLENOID RETURN DUCT WITH APRILAIRE FROM HVAC CONTROL 8570 THERMOSTAT EQUIPMENT OUTPUT RETURN SHEET METAL CUT OPENING IN DUCT PLATE RETURN DUCT 24 VAC FROM FAN SIGNAL HVAC EQUIPMENT FROM “R” AND “C” THERMOSTAT 90-120
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STEP 5: Determine Location for Outdoor STEP 7: Alternate Location for Outdoor Temperature Sensor Temperature Sensor The location of the Outdoor Temperature Sensor must meet WARNING these three requirements: If Outdoor Temperature Sensor is mounted in an intake 1. Must be mounted on North, East or West side of house out of duct or pipe, do not set Blower Activation switch to “ON”. direct sunlight. 2. Must be at least 3 feet from all exhaust vents. The Sensor can also be mounted in the center of e
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When the Blower Activation switch is “ON”, the Humidifier STEP 8: Route the Wire from Control to Sensor Control may periodically turn the HVAC blower on to sample the Run wire to the outdoor temperature sensor. Sensor is not humidity of the air. affected by lead lengths less than 300 feet. Installing the Humidifier Control for CAUTION Manual Operation Do not run outdoor temperature sensor alongside If it is not feasible to install the Outdoor Temperature wires carrying high voltage (120 VAC or h
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• Wire “Gf” on the Model 60 to “G” on the furnace terminal STEP 10: Model 60 Wiring for Model 400, 500, 600 and strip. 700 Series Humidifiers – See Figure K • Wire “W” on the Model 60 to “W” on the furnace terminal WARNING strip. 120 volts may cause serious injury from electrical • Replace cover and knob. shock. Disconnect electrical power to the furnace before starting installation. Figure K – Model 60 Wiring for Model 400, 500, 600 and 700 Series Humidifiers Strip the wires used for all Humidi
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STEP 11: Model 62 Wiring for Model 800 Series Steam Figure L – Model 62 Wiring for Model 800 Series Humidifier – See Figure L Steam Humidifier WARNING 120/240 volts may cause serious injury from electrical ADHC TERMINAL STRIP POWER INPUTS OUTPUTS shock. Disconnect electrical power to the furnace RH C A B ODT W GH Gf and humidifier before starting installation. Strip the wires used for all Humidifier Control terminal connections 1/4 inch. MODEL 800 NOTES: STEAM HUMIDIFIER OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENS
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Blower Activation Test SYSTEM CHECKOUT • Deactivate HVAC system or heat pump. 1. Replace the cover by snapping it into the Humidifier Control • Turn knob to OFF. base. Also replace the knob onto the Control. • Set switch to Blower Activation ON. 2. Turn Blower Activation switch to OFF • Turn the knob to Test/Reset. The Humidifier On light will 3. Restore power to the HVAC system. illuminate. After 5 seconds, the green “Humidifier On” light will blink, indicating a system reset. 4. Activate the H
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE (CONTINUED) TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3. Rotate Humidifier Control knob to the “Test/Reset” position. SYMPTOM After 5 seconds, the green “Humidifier On” light will blink, resetting the error. If E3 returns, replace the Humidifier Call Dealer For Service Light Flashing (see Figure M). Control. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE Manual Mode (switch in “MAN” position) Applies to both Automatic and Manual Operation unless 1. Make sure the ODT terminals are clear of any wires that indica
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TABLE 1 SYMPTOM Outdoor Temperature (°F) Resistance (kΩ ) ±10 Humidifier does not operate in “Test/Reset” mode. -30 231.8 -20 163.4 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE -10 117.3 0 84.8 • Check wiring diagrams for correct Humidifier Control 10 62.2 installation 20 46.1 • Make sure that the blower is operating and the HVAC 30 34.4 40 26.1 system is calling for heat. 50 19.9 • Check wiring diagrams for correct Humidifier Control 60 15.3 installation. 70 11.9 80 9.3 • If connected to a Model 400 Series humidi
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SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Humidifier operates only in “Test/Reset” mode. Yellow “Change Water Panel” light is blinking (see Figure M). • If outdoor temperature is greater than 60°F or less than TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE -30°F, the Humidifier Control will only operate in the Check the condition of the Water Panel and replace it if “Test/Reset” mode (for 1 minute). mineral deposits are blocking air flow. Follow the instructions • If the humidity level in the home is higher than the on the Water Panel box. R
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SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Humidifier or Humidifier Control “chatters” or clicks On and Humidifier operates constantly. Off rapidly. • If the humidity level in the home is less than the Humidifier Control knob setting and there is a continuous fan call or TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE heat call (depending on setup), the Humidifier Control will • Check for steady 22 VAC to 30 VAC across the “R” and “C” operate the humidifier until the humidity level is higher than terminals of the Humidifier Control with a volt
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