GeneralAire Elite Steam, User Manual

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3.6 Control wiring
Elite Steam allows connection of any simple or automatic humidistat, and safety devices such as high-limit
humidistat, air flow proving switch, and remote on/off.
3.6.1
Select Signal Type
REMARK: Select the proper type of control signal by the keyboard before connecting the control wiring.
Proceed as follows:
1.
Switch Elite Steam off.
2. Keep pressed both buttons, “reset/sel” and “drain”, and switch Elite Steam back on until the display shows
00 and the spanner blinks; then release the 2 buttons.
Keep pressed “reset/sel” until the display shows 02. WARNING: do NOT confirm any value higher than 04. In
case, press “reset/sel” until the display goes back to the normal operating mode and restart from step 1.
3. Press “drain” (min. 1 second) to confirm: the display shows “P1” for 1 second and then P1’s current value;
set
will be displayed beside.
4. By pressing “reset/sel” the value of P1 will loop between 0 and 1: 0 = humidistat; 1 = external 0-10 Vdc
modulating signal
5. Press “drain” (min. 1 second) when done to confirm the new value of P1 and exit to the normal operating
mode.
6. Switch Elite Steam off: you can now proceed with connecting the control wiring.
Fig. 3.q
Thread the control wiring through the bottom of the unit, and the strain relief (see photo at top of previous page), and then up the side of the control module to the top
right wiring terminal blocks.
Connect the control wiring to the control wiring terminal blocks found at the top right side of the control module.
3.6.2
Connect the E2 Humidistat for On/Off Operation:
1.
Remove the humidistat from the base, squeeze the louvered base at the top and bottom.To remove the
humidistat from the wall, lift up on the humidistat and pivot top away from wall
2. Before wall mounting, please remove the gasket.
3. Before return air duct mounting, please remove the breakout piece.
4. If return air duct mounting, route wires between humidistat and base
5. Mount the sensor outside the house. Do not mount on South side of the house or in direct sunlight.
Place at least 4 feet away from any exhaust vent. If in air intake, place 1 foot or closer to outside wall.
Place at least 6” higher than possible snow. Do not route sensor wire near high voltage wires.
6. Connect the GND-IN terminals on the humidifier to the HUM terminals on the E2 Humidistat. Connect
the GND-24V terminals to the ACL-CAN terminals on the E2 humidistat.
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