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Model 1042LH Humidifier Installation Manual
Installation, Cont.
6. Attach solenoid valve to side of humidifier cabinet with flow
arrow pointing up, using thumb nuts provided. Do not reverse
brass fittings as valve will not function if flow is reversed.
Assemble distributor tube so that it is directed into the center
opening of the distributor trough cover. Connect 1/4" water
supply tube to brass filter at inlet of solenoid.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE PLASTIC TUBING IN CONTACT WITH
ANY HOT PLENUM SURFACE OR DUCT. IF USING PLASTIC
TUBING, USE TUBE SUPPORT PROVIDED.
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4. Mount the Self-Tapping Saddle Valve.
5. Install the copper or plastic tubing.
Connect 1/4” O.D. tubing to the saddle valve. Copper
tubing requires a brass compression nut and brass sleeve.
Plastic tubing requires a brass insert inside the tubing, a
plastic sleeve on the outside with a brass compression nut.
See figure to right.
Copper Pipe:
1. Retract piercing pin into valve body by turning handle counterclockwise.
2. Screw valve body into upper bracket and tighten.
3. Place rubber gasket over piercing pin.
4. Assemble saddle valve over copper pipe using enclosed screws, nuts and lower bracket.
5. Tighten screws evenly and firmly. Brackets should be parallel.
6. Complete compression connection to saddle valve outlet.
7. Turn handle clockwise to pierce tubing and close saddle valve.
8. Turn handle counterclockwise to open saddle valve, leave open for several seconds to flush dirt from pipe and tubing.
Steel, Brass or Hard Plastic Pipe:
1. Shut off water supply and drain pipe.
2. Turn handle clockwise to expose piercing pin and close saddle valve.
3. Place rubber gasket over piercing pin.
4. Drill 1/8" hole in pipe .
5. Assemble saddle valve over steel, brass or hard plastic pipe using enclosed screws, nuts and lower bracket.
6. Tighten screws evenly and firmly. Brackets should be parallel.
7. Complete compression connection to saddle valve outlet.
8. Turn handle counterclockwise to open saddle valve, leave open for several seconds to flush dirt from pipe and tubing.
Threaded Pipe Fittings:
1. Turn handle clockwise to expose piercing pin and close saddle valve.
2. Seal valve body threads using pipe tape or sealant.
3. Install valve into 1/8" NPT fitting.
4. Complete compression connection to saddle valve outlet.
5. Turn handle counterclockwise to open saddle valve, leave open for several seconds to flush dirt from pipe and tubing.
CAUTION
:
Turn off water supply.
CAUTION
:
Do not use plastic tubing on hot water or in contact with any hot plenum surface or duct.
Installation of this saddle valve must meet or exceed local codes and ordinances.
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COPPER
TUBING
PLASTIC
TUBING
Plastic
Sleeve
Brass
Insert
Brass
Sleeve
Compression
Nut
