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t ruesteam Homeowner’s manual
Homeowner’s operating manual
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69-2286EFS-03
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Your new eVer YDaY Cleaning anD warrantY introDuCtion ser ViCe t ruesteam operation maintenanCe TM TrueSTEAM introDuCtion Cleaning anD maintenanCe Safety Definitions and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 What is the automatic flush cycle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Welcome .................................. 3 Why do I need to manually clean the tank? ....... 16 How is TrueSTEAM different from When should I clean the tank? .............. 16 other humidifiers? . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Definitions and Precautions Must be installed by a trained, experienced technician. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the product or cause a hazardous condition. Please read this manual completely. It is important that you understand how TrueSTEAM works, and how to safely perform the required maintenance procedures. Read and understand all safety-related labels found on and posted near the TrueSTEAM humidifier. These labels provide addi
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introDuCtion Welcome! Congratulations on your new humidifier. The Honeywell TrueSTEAM humidification system provides the high performance and efficiency of steam, with easier maintenance than traditional humidifiers. We are sure TrueSTEAM will be a welcome addition to your home. • How is t ruesteam different from other humidifiers? - The steam goes directly into your hot air supply duct, rather than evaporating from a wet pad, which requires furnace temperature to produce humidity efficientl
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How does TrueSTEAM work? 1. A call for humidity comes from the humidity control 1 provided with TrueSTEAM. The humidity control is connected to TrueSTEAM, either with wires or by wireless connection. 5 2. The heating element coil heats water in the tank to the boiling point. 3. The resulting steam flows out of TrueSTEAM into 4 the hot air supply duct of your HVAC system. If remote mounting is used, the steam flows through 3 an insulated steam hose from TrueSTEAM to your supply duct. 4.
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Your new t ruesteam Which TrueSTEAM model do I have? TrueSTEAM is available in three sizes, each with a different humidifying capacity: HM506 Delivers up to 6 gallons of water each day into your home. This is generally suitable for homes 4,000 to 14,400 cubic feet in size. HM509 Delivers up to 9 gallons of water each day into your home. It is generally suitable for homes 8,000 to 18,400 cubic feet in size. HM512 Delivers up to 12 gallons of water each day into your home. This model is general
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Which humidity control do I have? TrueSTEAM comes with a humidity control. Your humidity control will either be included in your home thermostat (RedLINK Prestige or VisionPRO IAQ), or it will be a separate device (TrueIAQ or H8908). You will use the humidity control to set the desired humidity level for your home, and to turn TrueSTEAM on and off. redlinK prestige ™ High-Definition Color • Advanced wireless control of air quality equipment • Automatically controls temperature, TrueSTEAM,
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Your new t ruesteam How is my TrueSTEAM installed? Your HVAC Professional Installer will install TrueSTEAM in a proper location in your home. The best location depends on your furnace type and configuration, and how your living space is arranged around the furnace ducts. Your TrueSTEAM will be either duct mounted or remote mounted. Duct mounting. TrueSTEAM is installed directly onto the supply (hot) air duct of your furnace. The steam nozzle sends steam directly from TrueSTEAM into the duc
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What TrueSTEAM parts do I need to know? Your TrueSTEAM installation includes the following parts and components that you should be familiar with: a. Cold water Connection with shutoff Valve Provides the connection from TrueSTEAM to your home’s cold water pipe. Your Professional Installer a may have used the saddle valve that came with TrueSTEAM, or may have chosen a different type B of connection. This connection must include C a shutoff valve for you to turn off water flow to D TrueSTEAM,
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Your new t ruesteam e. power Cord K. light Display TrueSTEAM is plugged into a 120 volt AC The six lights are on or blinking to indicate household electrical outlet. The power cord TrueSTEAM’s operational status and when service provided is 6 feet long. is required. See “What do the lights tell me?” on page 13. F. water Drain line This 1/2-inch hose drains water from TrueSTEAM l. t ruesteam Buttons to a drain in your home. The tank is drained The two buttons are the only controls located a
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What should I expect from my TrueSTEAM? Honeywell wants to make sure you know what to expect from your new TrueSTEAM installation. Make sure you discuss these items with your Professional Installer: • achieving Humidity setpoint. It may take up to a week of continuous operation to initially achieve the humidity setpoint. This depends on factors such as weather, size of home, furnishings in the home, and insulation. Once this is achieved, TrueSTEAM should not have to run as much to maintain h
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eVer YDaY operation How do I operate TrueSTEAM? Once TrueSTEAM is installed and running, operation is automatic. Use the humidity control provided to make any changes to the setpoint, or to turn TrueSTEAM on or off. Your Professional Installer configured TrueSTEAM so that it only creates steam when conditions in your HVAC system are right. Steam can only be produced when your system fan is blowing air through the duct. Be sure to read the manual that came with your humidity control. Ask your
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• what should my humidity setpoint be? The outdoor air temperature affects how much humidity can be retained by the air in your home. Use this table as a starting point. Then adjust the humidity control to your own comfort or until condensation appears on the windows. outdoor recommended relative t emperature Humidity setting -20°F (-29°C) 15% -10°F (-23°C) 20% 0°F (-18°C) 25% 10°F (-12°C) 30% 20°F (-7°C) 35% >20°F (-1°C) 35% • what is a frost setting? Some humidity controls (
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eVer YDaY operation What do the lights tell me? The six lights show TrueSTEAM status and indicate when service needs to be performed. power (green). On indicates the power cord is plugged in. Humidifying (green). Lit – TrueSTEAM is actively heating water and creating steam. Blinking – TrueSTEAM is resetting or filling. This is usually done when plugging in the power cord, and lasts for about 3 minutes. You can press the Go button to reset TrueSTEAM immediately. Dark – TrueSTEAM is in Ready
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When will I press the Drain and Go buttons? The two buttons are used when starting TrueSTEAM and to manually drain the tank. Drain Button: Press and hold to drain water from the TrueSTEAM tank. See “How do I clean the tank?” on page 16. When the Draining light is blinking, TrueSTEAM is actively flushing water during a manual drain. go Button: Press to start or reset TrueSTEAM when the Humidifying light is blinking. Pressing and holding Go also clears the blinking Service light and stops wa
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Cleaning anD maintenanCe What is the automatic flush cycle? TrueSTEAM automatically flushes out the water tank during the humidifying season. In the automatic flush cycle, cold water enters the tank while water is being emptied through the drain line. The action of simultaneous filling and draining cools the water to a safe draining temperature. It also dilutes water hardness concentration to reduce mineral deposits from forming in the tank. At the end of the automatic flush cycle, TrueST
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Why do I need to manually clean the tank? Manual cleaning is needed at least once each season to clean out the mineral deposits that remain in the tank after automatic flushing. Manual cleaning is easy – just empty and remove the water tank and clean the interior components. Then re-assemble and start TrueSTEAM up again. • when should i clean the tank? TrueSTEAM should be manually cleaned at least once every 5 months. (Hard water may require more frequent cleaning.) The Cleaning Required lig
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Cleaning anD maintenanCe First, firmly grip the tank bottom. Then push down the safety release button. 5 Pull the latch forward to release the tank. Note: The latch remains attached to TrueSTEAM and is not removed with the tank. Remove the tank. 6 7 M29672 Remove the sediment screen from the bottom of the tank. Use tap water to flush loose minerals from the tank 8 and sediment screen: • For a more thorough cleaning, soak tank in warm 9 water. Then rinse clean. Tank is dishwasher safe. ®
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How do i reassemble and start up t ruesteam? Follow these steps to reassemble the tank and start up TrueSTEAM after cleaning: Attach tank by raising the latch. Pull the white water valve forward to connect to the 1 the black spool. Then turn the manual shutoff valve to the “Lock” position. 2 M29675 Plug in the power cord. 3 4 The Power light will be on at start-up. If the humidity control is also actively calling for humidity, the M29676 Humidifying light will blink. This indicates that
