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PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION GUIDE
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TrueSTEAM
Homeowner’s Operating Manual
Must be installed by a trained, experienced technician
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Tools needed to install TruesTeam
TrueSTEAM
Wire cutter/stripper
Mounting bracket and hardware
1-3/4-in. diameter hole saw
Water filter and back
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Installation Guide t aBle of contents Setting Homeowner Expectations ................................................. 1 Mounting ......................................................................................... 3 Plumbing ......................................................................................... 5 Wiring .............................................................................................. 7 Maintenance .............................................................
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System t aBle of contents What to expect • It may take up to a week of continuous operation to achieve the humidity set point, depending on weather , size of home, fur nishings in the home, insulation, etc. • 35% r elative humidity in a typical winter humidifier market is consider ed ideal by industry experts. Homeowner can adjust to their own comfort or until there is condensation on the windows. Lower the setpoint if there i
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Installation Guide contractors: Important InstallatIon requIrements Failur e to comply will r esult in voided warranty , impr oper installation, and service callbacks. • Do not dir ect the steam nozzle at people. • W ater inside tank can be very hot. Explain this to homeowner and emphasize the war ning label on T rueSTEAM. • Do not cut into any air conditioning or electrical line • W ear safety glasses while installing T rueSTEAM. • Mount t
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System contractors: Important InstallatIon requIrements duct mount InstallatIon Failur e to comply will r esult in voided warranty , impr oper installation, and service callbacks. Choose a location that has access to a: 11.5 in. • Drain with a high-temperatur e water 1 rating. Refer to local plumbing codes to ensure proper draining. • Cold water supply line must be used. • Electrical cir cuit rated to your 19 in. humidifier. • V ertical
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Installation Guide duct mount InstallatIon Position template on supply duct. 3 Ensure proper clearances from A-coil. SUPPLY Drill 1-3/4-in. hole. 4 M24748A Secure bracket to duct using A) Ensure foam gasket is positioned provided self-drilling sheet metal correctly over nozzle and insert the 5 6 screws (4). nozzle into duct hole. B) Push down to secure humidifier to bracket arms. Ensure gasket forms tight seal in duct hole. Allow 4 in. clearance from nozzle o u t l e t t o a n y d u c t
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System duct mount InstallatIon Water supply connectIon Use only cold water. Do not use hot water supply. 7 Water Filter. Insert 1/4-in. copper or plastic water line. a a Apply modest pull to ensure a tight fit. Insert 1/4-in. copper or plastic water line. Back-flow preventer valve. B Apply modest pull to ensure a tight fit. C Connect 1/2-in. drain tube. Secure drain tube to barbed fitting with hose clamp. D Shut off the water supply. Secure 1/4-in. copper
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Installation Guide draIn connectIon 11.5 in. Consult local plumbing codes before installing drain. 8 Ideal installation is direct to main floor drain using the provided rubber hose. 19 in. I f d i r e c t f l oo r d r a i n a cce s s is n o t a v a i la b l e , refer to Appendix C. Secure hose Install drain hose with with clamp continuous downhill slope. cautIon Hot water may exit drain and can cause burns from scalding. M24744A Draining water may be hot. Direct and secure the hos
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System draIn connectIon WIrInG–GettInG started cautIon: Voltage hazard. Loosen captive cover screw. Before wiring to HVAC termi- 9 Slide cover out from front. nals, disconnect HV AC equip- ment power. Ensure humidifier is not plugged in. M27733 Before you Get started TrueSTEAM wiring is different from evaporative pad humidifier wiring. TrueSTEAM is able to m o n i t o r s y s t e m p o w e r , a n d r e g u l a t e s y s t e m f a n o p e r a t i o
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Installation Guide WIrInG–GettInG started power monitoring is a configuration that allows TrueSTEAM to only allow humidity to enter the duct when it receives confirmation that the HVAC system transformer has power. Ther e ar e two ways power monitoring can be configur ed, depending on what humidity contr ol is used. note: This image is not a complete wiring diagram. It only depicts power monitoring. 1. using a thermostat with integrated humidity 1 control, such as Visionpro Iaq
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System WIrInG–GettInG started WIrInG–GettInG started system fan regulation is a configuration that allows TrueSTEAM to monitor the HVAC sys- tem’ s fan operation, and ensur e that the fan is on if humidity is needed. Airflow is needed to dis- tribute humidity into the living space, and pr event condensation fr om forming in the duct. Ther e ar e two ways system fan operation can be configur ed, depending on what humidity con-
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Installation Guide WIrInG–GettInG started optional add-on air proving is a configuration that allows TrueSTEAM to double-check physi- cal air movement. Air proving is configured through DIP 5 on TrueSTEAM. Set DIP 5 up with DIP 4 down to enable air proving. note: This image is not a complete wiring diagram. It only depicts air proving. DIP 5 1. In addition to monitoring system power and fan operation, t ruesteam can monitor physical air movement via an external air proving device. • Wir e
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System WIrInG–GettInG started BasIc WIrInG Wire the t ruesteam according to the diagram that applies to your humidity 10 control. dry-contact mechanical humidistat wiring. R C CONVENTIONAL W THERMOSTAT Y 1 G Y W C R GT R C GF G HUM HUM H8908 1 ENSURE THERMOSTAT ISOLATES Y FROM G. ALL HONEYWELL PRESTIGE, VISIONPRO IAQ, VISIONPRO, AND FOCUS PRO THERMOSTATS DO THIS. DIP4 M28689 t rueIaq wiring. R C CONVENTIONAL W THERMOSTAT Y G 1 Y W C R GT 2 R R 24V C C 24V GF HUM HUM
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Installation Guide BasIc WIrInG Visionpro Iaq™ Wiring TM Follow this diagram if using VisionPRO IAQ with TrueSTEAM’s fan-delay feature. The system fan will turn on when the tank’s water temperature is 170°F. 1 1 2 3 1 DIP 4 2 C 3 Y GT G W HUM HUM HUM HUM R R GF G 1 IN VISIONPRO IAQ INSTALLER SETUP, SET ISU # 0374 TO 3. M28691 TM Follow this diagram if using VisionPRO IAQ to turn system fan on immediately with humidity call. DIP 4 1 1 2 3 1 2 R 3 C HUM HUM Y HUM HUM W G 1 IN VISIONPRO IAQ INSTA
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System BasIc WIrInG WIreless InstallatIon redlInK prestige hd connection. R C DIP3 DIP4 1 W Y G G Y W C R A A B B C C D D 1 "1" IN PRESTIGE INSTALLER SETUP, PROGRAM HUMIDITY CALLS TO "HUMIDIFY FORCES FAN ON." M28694 confIGurInG flush cycles DIP 1 and DIP 2 configure how frequently TrueSTEAM will automatically flush minerals from its tank. 11 note: Flush timing is based on hours of active heating e l e me n t t i me , n o t r e a l t i me . ON OFF 8-HOUR FLUSH 12-H
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Installation Guide startup and checKout Slide the cover back into place and secure screw. 12 Turn on the water supply. POWER HUMIDIFYING EMPTY Plug in the TrueSTEAM power cord. SERVICE Press/release the GO button to ready 13 the TrueSTEAM for operation. DRAINING TrueSTEAM will ready itself after five minutes if the GO button is not CLEANING pushed. REQUIRED M24762 DRAIN GO M24763A T ur n t h e h um id i t y c o n t r o l t o t h e “ T e s t ” po s i t i o n . I f t h e “ T e s t ”
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System startup and checKout maIntenance TrueSTEAM will automatically flush itself during the humidification season. It is recommended that TrueSTEAM be manually cleaned at least once every 5 months (hard water may require more frequent cleaning). the ‘cleaning required’ light TrueSTEAM’s ‘Cleaning Required’ light will turn on to indicate the tank needs manual cleaning. TrueSTEAM will still operate as normal with the ‘Cleaning Required’ light on. Follow steps 1-10 be
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Installation Guide maIntenance 3. Grip the white water 2. When tank is empty , valve arm and push turn the manual it back to disengage shut-off valve at the from the tank’s black bottom of the tank to spool. “Unlock”. M24777 M24779 4. Firmly grip the tank 5. Use tap water to flush loose minerals from bottom. Push down the tank. Sediment screen at tank's bottom the cover's safety is r emovable. For a mor e thor ough cleaning, button and pull the s o a k t a n k i n
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TrueSTEAM Humidification System maIntenance maIntenance 8. Replace inline filter at least once per season. Turn water supply off before replacing. Press down filter Insert 1/4 in. lines into collar ring and new filter. Apply modest pull out 1/4 in. pull to ensure a tight fit. water line from each side. M27411 M28697 9. Once clean, r eattach tank by securing the latch. Engage the white water valve to the tank’ s black spool, and “Lock” the shut-of f valve. The “Press R
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Installation Guide trouBleshootInG T r u e S T E A M h a s i n t e r n a l s y s t e m d i a g n o s t i c s t h a t m o n i t o r s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n , m a i n t e n a n c e s c h e d u l e s , a n d f a u l t s . I f a s y s t e m f a u l t i s d e t e c t e d , t h e s y s t e m w i l l a t t e m p t t o r e c o v e r i t s e l f u p t o f i v e t i m e s i n a 24 hour period. If unable to r ecover in that time
