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HE360A,B Powered
Flow-Through
Humidifier
INSTALLATION GUIDE/OWNER’S MANUAL
69-1176-04
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69-1176_A.fm Page 3 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER WELCOME To the comfortable world of humidified air. When you use your Honeywell humidifier, notice that your skin is not as dry, and that your scratchy throat and irritated nasal passages that aggravate allergies and asthma are steadily improving. You have also taken the first step in reducing the zapping you create when you walk on your carpet and then touch your TV, computer, metal door knob or
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69-1176_A.fm Page 4 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER Installation Accessories (Available in Installation Kit 32005847-00) Table 1. Required Accessories Quantity Accessory Illustration 20 ft (6.2m) 18 gauge, two-strand thermostat wire THERMOSTAT WIRE M31006 20 ft (6.2m) 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) OD feed water tubing PLASTIC TUBING 10 ft (3.1m) 1/2 in (12.7 mm) ID drain tubing M31007 1 bag Connecting and mounting hardware: PLASTIC RING WIRENUT CLAMP Wire nuts (
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69-1176_A.fm Page 5 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER Required Tools Tools required for installation include: • Tin snips. • Screwdriver. • Adjustable or open-end wrench. • Battery-powered Drill, punch or awl. • Level. • Work Gloves (preferably cut-resistant). • Safety Glasses. 5 69-1176—04
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69-1176_A.fm Page 6 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION Preparing for the Installation Be sure to identify all the required (Table 1) accessories (included) and make sure the appropriate tools are available before beginning the installation. Installing the Humidifier WARNING Hazardous Voltage Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not cut or drill into any air conditioning or electrical accessory. CAUTION Sharp Edges Installation
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69-1176_A.fm Page 7 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER • Select a location that cannot damage the air conditioner A-coil during installation. • Do not locate the humidifier on the furnace body. • Allow adequate clearance in front of and above the humidifier so you can easily remove the cover to perform routine maintenance. — Mount the humidifier at least 3 in. (78 mm) above the furnace body to allow adequate space for the solenoid valve and drain line
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69-1176_A.fm Page 8 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM M12808B Fig. 2. Selecting duct location for humidistat. Locating Closest 120V Electrical Outlet • Select location with access to an outlet. If not available, contact an electrician to have one installed. • Make sure that the humidifier cord is adequate to reach from the humidifier to the outlet. • Make sure that the 20 ft (6.2m) of thermostat wire is adequate to reach from the humidifier solenoid, to the sail switch, to the humidistat.
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69-1176_A.fm Page 9 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER 2. Make sure the humidifier housing is level, then position it in the opening so the plastic tabs are in place on the lower sheet metal edge of the opening. Use pli- ers, as necessary, to flatten cut edges. See Fig. 4. 3. Push in securing clips until completely seated. 4. Drill holes and install the three sheet metal screws on the top of the humidifier housing. Secure the housing with the three rem
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69-1176_A.fm Page 10 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER Connecting the Plumbing Use hot or cold water and either hard or softened water in the humidifier. 1. Shut off the water. CAUTION Chemical Hazard. Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use any line connected to an air conditioner. Do not use gas line. 2. Use the self-piercing saddle valve (included) to tap into the water supply line at the location selected. See Fig. 5. If tapping
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69-1176_A.fm Page 11 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER NOTE: To prevent leaking, use plastic (Delrin) sleeve rings with plastic tubing. Use copper sleeve rings only with copper tubing. d. Insert the tubing into the solenoid valve fitting and support the valve while tightening the compression nut. NOTE: Do not over-tighten the compression nut. Moderate tightness prevents leaking. e. Repeat steps a. through d. for solenoid valve fitting. f. Secure tubi
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69-1176_A.fm Page 12 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER M20177 Fig. 7. Installing the drain tubing. Installing the Sail Switch Adapting Switch to Air Flow Direction The S688A Sail Switch has two counterbalancing springs in place as shown in Fig 8. These springs offset the effect of gravity for air flow direction. IMPORTANT: Do not use the sail switch with both springs attached. Be sure to select air flow direction and remove spring(s) not required for
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69-1176_A.fm Page 13 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER Fig. 8. Adapting sail switch to air flow direction or mounting position. • Vertical downward air flow: Leave the spring in place that is attached to the bracket marked Down. Remove the spring that is attached to the bracket marked Up. • Vertical upward air flow: Leave the spring in place that is attached to the bracket marked Up. Remove the spring that is attached to the bracket marked Down. • Ho
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69-1176_A.fm Page 14 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER – LOOSEN SETSCREW – INSERT SAIL CORD – TUCK CORD INTO TAB SLOTS – TIGHTEN SETSCREW SAIL M31017 Fig. 9. Attaching sail to switch. 5. Press together the sides of the wire loop. Insert the sail into the duct. (When in the Off position, the sail should point into the direction of airflow as shown in Fig.10.) M20178 Fig. 10. Inserting sail switch in direction of airflow. 69-1176—04 14 AIRFLOW
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69-1176_A.fm Page 15 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER 6. Secure the switch by using the sheet metal screws provided. 7. After wiring, snap on the cover. Installing the Humidistat Installing on Mounting Duct 1. Apply the template to the duct location chosen for the humidistat. Make sure the template is level before drilling the holes. 2. Refer to the template (provided with the H8908 Humidistat Installation Instruc- tions) to drill the control assemb
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69-1176_A.fm Page 16 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER WIRING CAUTION Hazardous Voltage. Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Disconnect power supply before installing or servicing equipment. IMPORTANT All wiring must comply with applicable local code, ordinances and regula- tions. Wire the humidifier solenoid valve, sail switch, humidistat and transformer.See Fig. 12. HUMIDISTAT SAIL SWITCH HUMIDIFIER BLACK SOLENOID WHITE WHITE VALVE M20205
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69-1176_A.fm Page 17 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER TESTING HUMIDIFIER OPERATION Checklist Humidifier is level. Control wiring was reviewed using circuit diagram. Humidifier is plugged in. Feed line has no kinks. Drain line slopes continuously down and ends at floor drain. Water hose inside humidifier is connected to PerfectFlow™ water distribution tray. After installation use the following steps to check the humidifier operation: 1. Turn on th
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69-1176_A.fm Page 18 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER Table 2. Setting Your Humidistat. When Outside Temperature is: Use This Control 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 Above 20°F (-7°C) 40 69-1176—04 18
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69-1176_A.fm Page 19 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER MAINTAINING YOUR HUMIDIFIER A regular maintenance program prolongs the life of your humidifier and makes your home more comfortable. The frequency of cleaning depends on the condition of your water. You can use either hard or soft water in your humidifier, but hard water mineral deposits are more difficult to clean than soft water deposits. Use the following procedure to clean your Honeywell hu
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69-1176_A.fm Page 20 Monday, December 7, 2009 9:11 AM HE360A,B POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER 7. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain fitting on the bottom of the humidifier housing. 8. Clean the drain fitting, if necessary. 9. Bend the drain hose to loosen any mineral deposits. 10. Flush the drain hose with pressurized water (a running tap) to clean the hose. 11. Reattach the drain hose to the drain fitting. 12. Snap the water nozzle back on the tray. 13. Be sure the marked end of the
