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Model 1137 Humidifier Installation Manual

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•  WARNING

:  Disconnect electrical power before beginning installation.  

•  Do not install where temperatures fall below 32° F or where plenum temperatures exceed 200° F.  When wiring 

into a multi-speed blower circuit see Step 7D.

•  INSTALLATION:  For maximum evaporative capacity, install this humidifier on the warm air supply plenum.  

When wiring into a two-speed blower circuit see Step 6C & 6D.

Additional Materials That May Be Necessary

1.  1/4" diameter plastic supply tubing or 1/4" copper supply tubing for hot water applications  
2.  Air pressure switch Model #12500 (GFI #7021) suggested
3.  Current sensing relay Model #GA50 (GFI #7026) suggested
4.  Junction box, 115 V. grounding outlet, cover and wire
5.  5/8" Drain tubing. 1099-16 (GFI #7046) suggested

Specifications

•  Model:  

1137 Legacy Flow Through Humidifier (GFI #5137)

•  Type: 

Fan Powered Flow Through

•  GPD: 

 

18 Based on 120° F Plenum Temperature

•  Warranty: 

 

5 Years

•  Replacement Vapor Pad

®

:

  990-13 (GFI#7002)  

(Replace 1-2 times per season)

•  Dimensions:

  14” H x 16” W x 11” D

•  Weight:

  19 Lbs.

•  Home Size:

  To 3,000 Sq. Ft.

•  Installation:

  Warm Air Plenum  

•  Plenum Opening:

  15” W X 9-3/4” H

•  Bypass Duct

:  6” 

•  Pallet Qty:

  21

•  Cabinet Construction:

  UV-Stable Automotive Grade Plastic

•  Humidistat:

  Models: MHX3C (Included)

•  Voltage:

  120V 

•  In Box: 

 Humidifier, humidistat, Installation Instructions, Vapor Pad

®

, Parts Kit, Water Tube Kit, 

Humidistat Wire, Drain Pan, Power Supply Cord, Water Distribution Trough.

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16” W

14” H

11” D

Top Of Template

TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLING

POWER HUMIDIFIER

4. TIGHTEN SCREWS ANDA DJUST HUMIDIFIER UNTIL LEVEL.
5.  REMARK FOUR REMAINING HOLES IF NECESSARY.
6.  REMOVE HUMIDIFIER, DRILL REMAINING HOLES AND CUT OUT CENTER SECTION OF

TEMPLATE.

WHEN INSTALLING ON BASEMENTT YPE FURNACE, EXTENDT HIS LINE

FOR LOCATING HOLE ON ADJACENT PLENUM

IF FURNACE JACKET EXTENDS MORET HAN 3" OUTWARD FROM THE PLENUM SURFACE

ALLOW 4" CLEARANCE BELOW THIS LINE FOR EASYA CCESS TO DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION.

CUT ON THIS LINE

TEMPLATE NO. 1137

ALLOW 2 1/2  INCHES CLEARANCE
ABOVE THIS SURFACE FOR SERVICING

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PACKED WITH HUMIDIFIER
1.  REMOVE PROTECTIVE PAPER FROM BACK OF TEMPLATE AND STICK IN LEVEL POSITION.
2.  CENTER PUNCH AND DRILL THE FOUR SIDE MOUNTING HOLES WITH A  1/8 " DIA. DRILL.
3.  HANG HUMIDIFIER FROM FOUR SIDE SCREWS AND INSTALL DRAIN PAN, EVAPORATOR

PADA ND DISTRIBUTORT ROUGH.

1.  Select location on vertical surface of warm air plenum for 

mounting humidifier.  Stick mounting template in place 
making sure the template is level.  

CAUTION

:  Do not install humidifier where the blanked off 

ends of a cooling coil will restrict air flow to the humidifier.

Installation

Summary of Contents for 1137 Series

Page 1: ...Commercial installation voids warranty Modification or alteration of product parts installation instructions or local safety codes voids warranty Read our full warranty policy at the end of this docum...

Page 2: ...ont 5 Installing Wiring The Control 5 6 Installation Cont 7 How the Humidifier Works 7 Maintenance 8 Parts Drawing 8 Trouble Shooting 9 FAQ s 10 Warranty Registration Keep a Copy For Your Records 11 L...

Page 3: ...Stable Automotive Grade Plastic Humidistat Models MHX3C Included Voltage 120V In Box Humidifier humidistat Installation Instructions Vapor Pad Parts Kit Water Tube Kit Humidistat Wire Drain Pan Power...

Page 4: ...dle counterclockwise to open saddle valve leave open for several seconds to flush dirt from pipe and tubing Steel Brass Hard Plastic Pipe 1 Shut off water supply and drain pipe 2 Turn handle clockwise...

Page 5: ...screws Low voltage wire may enter the humidistat under the foam seal 5 Connect wires to screw terminals on the control assembly as shown in wiring diagram Replace housing 6 MHX3C Mounting On The Retur...

Page 6: ...ff switch in series with the hot wire WARNING CHECK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR COMPLIANCE WARNING ALL WIRING SHOULD COMPLY WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES FIG 6C AIR PRESSURE SWITCH WITH TWO SPEED BLOWER...

Page 7: ...id valve The solenoid valve and humidifier fan are controlled by a humidistat connected through an isolation relay The humidistat is designed for wall mounting in the living area or surface mounting o...

Page 8: ...ner screen 990 17 GFI 7005 from the orifice fitting Clean the mineral deposits from all parts If the orifice is clogged it may be opened by inserting a small needle Reinsert the filter into the orific...

Page 9: ...changed replaced your Vapor Pad at the proper intervals once per year to ensure the greatest production of moisture Check the setting of your humidistat to ensure it is set higher than current humidit...

Page 10: ...gile The coating is similar in composition to the minerals that accumulate on the pad If you subject the Vapor Pad to cleaning you usually remove much of the coating and the pad becomes ineffective Th...

Page 11: ...Labor involved in diagnostic calls or in removing repairing servicing or replacing parts is not covered under this Limited Warranty Shipping charges are not covered by this Limited Warranty Agreement...

Page 12: ...no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not al...

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