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Model 1042LH Humidifier Installation Manual

Maintenance

Your humidifier is engineered to give helpful and trouble-free humidification.  For maximum efficiency the following 

cleaning procedures should be carried out at the end of each heating season:

1.

Turn off the water supply and electrical power to the humidifier.

2.

Remove water distributor tube, distributor trough, used Vapor Pad

®

 and drain pan.  The Vapor Pad

®

 may be

removed from either the top or bottom of the humidifier.  Clean excessive mineral deposits from the distributor

trough, drain pan and humidifier cabinet.  A solution of 1/2 vinegar & 1/2 water will help loosen mineral deposits.

3.

Insert a new 

GF-

990-13 Vapor Pad

® 

(black notch on top).  Install trough and drain pan.  Replace the

 

distributor

tube to proper position over the distributor trough. Replace Vapor Pad

®

 yearly for peak performance.

4.

In heavy mineral areas, or if the solenoid valve fails to function, disconnect the 1/4” water supply line from the
solenoid valve.  Remove the brass strainer body from the solenoid valve.  Carefully pull the strainer screen

GF-

990-17

 

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 orifice fitting and screw the brass strainer body into
the solenoid valve.

5.

Reconnect the 1/4” water line to the solenoid valve if necessary.  Turn on the water supply and check all points for

leakage.  The operation of the unit may be checked by starting the furnace.  The humidifier operates only when the

furnace blower is running or the burner circuit is energized.  The humidifier is now ready for operation.

6.

During the summer, turn OFF the water supply and electrical power to the humidifier.  Close the air damper.

Parts Drawing

1099-9 THUMB NUT

1137-35 TROUGH COVER

1137-4 DISTRIBUTOR TROUGH

1042-5 DISTRIBUTOR TUBE

990-13 EVAPORATOR PAD

CABINET ASSEMBLY

1042-16 (24 V.)

P-103 COMPRESSION NUT

P-104 COMPRESSION SLEEVE

P-111 CONNECTOR

SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY

990-53 (24 V.)

990-37-76 ORIFICE & STRAINER ASSEMBLY

990-16-76 ORIFICE FITTING

990-17 STRAINER SCREEN

990-18 STRAINER BODY

1137-3 DRAIN PAN

P-163 HOSE CLAMP

1099-16 DRAIN TUBE

Summary of Contents for GF-1042DMM

Page 1: ...or residential installation only Commercial installation voids warranty Modification or alteration of product parts installation instructions or local safety codes voids warranty Read our full warrant...

Page 2: ...INSTRUCTIONS Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death CAUTION This symbol indicates IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or material property dama...

Page 3: ...relay Model GF GA50 Specifications Model GF 1042DMM Legacy Flow Through Humidifier Type Flow Through GPD 17 Based on 120 F 49 C Plenum Temperature Warranty Years 5 Replacement Vapor Pad GF 990 13 Repl...

Page 4: ...r trough 3 Install connecting collar Connect by pass pipe to collar and humidifier cabinet Using holes at top and bottom of humidifier bypass opening screw by pass pipe to humidifier cabinet Top Of Te...

Page 5: ...ing 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 suppl...

Page 6: ...ase to seal off air entering through the vents 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 Repla...

Page 7: ...oid provides low voltage control of the humidifier The humidistat is designed for wall mounting in the living area or surface mounting on the return air duct Water flows through a strainer is metered...

Page 8: ...brass strainer body from the solenoid valve Carefully pull the strainer screen GF 990 17 from the orifice fitting Clean the mineral deposits from all parts If the orifice is clogged it may be opened...

Page 9: ...the greatest production of moisture Check the setting of your humidistat to ensure it is set higher than current humidity levels in your home when in doubt turn it all the way to the right at maximum...

Page 10: ...d the pad becomes ineffective This reduces the output of the humidifier and increases water consumption Replace the Vapor Pad annually 5 Why would I want to install a humidifier For many reasons 1 Sin...

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