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W43A Humidistat Product/Technical Bulletin     5

Humidifier

Humidistat

L
H
C

120
VAC

L

N

Figure 6:  Humidification Control Wiring Diagram

Humidifier

Humidistat

L
H
C

120
VAC

L

N

Dehumidifier

Manual

Changeover

Switch

Figure 7:  Schematic Wiring Diagram of a W43A

Automatically Operating a Humidifier or Dehumidifier

as Selected by Manual Changeover Switch

Humidistat

L
H
C

120
VAC

L

N

Exhaust

Fan

Motor

Fan Speed Selector

with Manual "On/Off"

Switch

Figure 8:  Schematic Wiring Diagram of a W43A

Automatically Operating an Exhaust Fan at Full

Speed to Control Excessive Humidity; a Combination

Speed Control and “On/Off” Switch Permits Manual

Operation of Exhaust Fan at Selected Speeds

R

ange Stops

High and low range stops of the humidistat can be field
adjusted as desired.  Use the following procedures to
set the high and low range stops.

High Range Stop

1.

Set the adjustment knob to the maximum desired
RH setting.

2.

Pull the adjustment knob off the humidistat cover.

3.

Loosen the bottom cover screw and remove the
humidistat cover.

!

  CAUTION: Equipment damage hazard.

Avoid contact with human hair
sensing element.  Contact with
hair element can affect control
accuracy and/or product life.

4.

While holding the dial firmly in place, keeping the
setting in line with the calibrating mark, depress
the tab “A” (see Figure 9) and rotate it
counterclockwise until it is against the stop pin “C”.

5.

Release the tab making sure it fits into the nearest
notch.

6.

Replace the humidistat cover, tighten the bottom
cover screw, and replace the adjustment knob.

7.

Rotate adjustment knob to desired normal
operating setpoint.

Low Range Stop

1.  Set the adjustment knob to the minimum desired

RH setting.

2.  Pull the adjustment knob off the humidistat cover.

3.  Loosen the bottom cover screw and remove the

humidistat cover.

Summary of Contents for W43A

Page 1: ...ng contacts rated to switch 1 4 hp motors It has a wide setpoint range of 0 to 70 Relative Humidity RH as well as off dial positions for humidification and dehumidification The differential of the W43A is fixed at approximately 6 RH Figure 1 W43A Humidistat with Vertical Faceplate Features and Benefits Human Hair Sensing Element Provides stable accurate measurement 1 4 hp 6A Rated Contacts Permits...

Page 2: ...uit is open and the C to L terminal controls the humidification equipment At any given setpoint the C to L circuit closes on a decrease in relative humidity and the C to H circuit closes on an increase in relative humidity The usual setting in winter is 30 to 40 RH Lower settings may be necessary in extremely cold weather to prevent condensation on windows doors etc The same setting should be used...

Page 3: ...1 27 32 0 25 6 1 59 40 4 71 120 2 34 59 3 22 82 1 20 30 1 41 36 0 80 20 Figure 2 W43A Dimensions in mm Mounting and Wiring Optional Concealed Adjustment Faceplate Adjustment Knob Mounting Plate Locking Screw Vertical Faceplate Mounting Plate Wall Box Cover Locking Screw Grounding Screw Figure 3 W43A Humidistat ...

Page 4: ... back of the humidistat See Wiring Diagrams section Note Use the terminal screws furnished 8 32 x 1 4 in binder head Substitution of other screws may cause problems in making proper connections 6 Connect the grounding provision of the humidistat to the branch circuit ground 7 Hook the two slots in the humidistat base over the projections on the mounting plate and swing the humidistat into place Pu...

Page 5: ...ures to set the high and low range stops High Range Stop 1 Set the adjustment knob to the maximum desired RH setting 2 Pull the adjustment knob off the humidistat cover 3 Loosen the bottom cover screw and remove the humidistat cover CAUTION Equipment damage hazard Avoid contact with human hair sensing element Contact with hair element can affect control accuracy and or product life 4 While holding...

Page 6: ...e bottom cover screw and remove the humidistat cover CAUTION Equipment damage hazard Avoid contact with human hair sensing element Contact with hair element can affect control accuracy and or product life 4 While holding the dial firmly in place keeping the setting in line with the calibrating mark depress the tab A and rotate it counterclockwise until it is against the stop C Depress the tab B an...

Page 7: ...ontrols Catalog Concealed Adjustment Faceplates Concealed adjustment faceplates are available on factory order at no extra cost For field changeover use the concealed faceplate kit and install directly over the faceplate on the cover See Table 3 for ordering information Table 3 Optional Accessories Item Product Code Number Concealed Adjustment Faceplate Vertical Mounting PLT333 12R Concealed Adjus...

Page 8: ...odized Aluminum Mounting Vertical or Horizontal 2 x 4 in 51 x 102 mm Wall Box Wiring Terminals Large 8 32 x 1 4 in Binder Head Screws Minimum Ambient Temperature 40 4 4 C Maximum Ambient Temperature 100 F 38 C Agency Listings UL Guide No XAPX File E6688 CSA Class No 4813 02 File LR948 Dimensions H x W x D 4 71 x 2 96 x 2 94 in 120 x 75 x 75 mm Shipping Weight 0 9 lb 0 4 kg The performance specific...

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