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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Owner’s Manual

For Models 400, 550, 600 & 700 

Includes Safety & Operating Instructions 

and Warranty Information

Automatic Humidifiers

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Page 1: ...READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Owner s Manual For Models 400 550 600 700 Includes Safety Operating Instructions and Warranty Information Automatic Humidifiers ...

Page 2: ...n service parts and or replacement Water Panel evaporators This booklet will familiarize you with the benefits you will receive from the equipment you just purchased and help you understand the routine maintenance required Be sure to register your Humidifier warranty online at www aprilaire com warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING 120 volts may cause injury from electrical shock Disconnect power and...

Page 3: ...ating water flows to the distribution tray located at the top of the unit The water is uniformly distributed across the width of the tray and through a scientifically designed system of outlets It flows by gravity over the Water Panel evaporator the heart of the unit Dry hot air is moved through the moisture laden Water Panel evaporator where natural evaporation takes place The now humidified air ...

Page 4: ...ribution trays have a granular coating in the bottom of the distribution tray to provide even water flow to each of the openings and over the Water Panel evaporator Do not clean the mineral scale off the bottom of the water distribution tray at the end of the humidification season If the granular coating is removed it is not necessary to purchase a new distribution tray simply apply a small amount...

Page 5: ...uide Condition Solution Condensation on windows Reduce the setting on the control dial by 1 increment Lack of humidity Increase the setting on the control dial by 1 increment Humidifier does not operate Turn dial to Test Reset Make certain furnace is operating in heat mode If unit still doesn t operate contact your heating contractor Humidifier won t shut off Turn dial to Off If unit continues to ...

Page 6: ...r the solenoid valve click off At this point make note of the dial setting 4 Locate your dial setting on Table 2 Follow the dial setting to the right until it intersects with the current outdoor temperature This is the relative humidity in your home under existing conditions 5 Return the thermostat and the Humidifier Control to their original settings The values of outdoor temperature and dial set...

Page 7: ...itable for protection of your home and to avoid condensation on your windows For example a wintertime indoor RH of 50 may be considered ideal but unfortunately it probably would result in damage to your home Observance of the recommended RH levels on your Humidifier Control therefore is an important safeguard Condensation of water on inside windows in the form of fogging or frost is usually an ind...

Page 8: ...the water saddle valve is open and that there is electricity to the unit The furnace blower motor must be operating and the furnace calling for heat for the Aprilaire Humidifier to function Note Turning the knob to Test Reset resets the Change Water Panel internal timer After the humidifier has operated for one minute and water is entering the unit and coming out at the drain reduce the humidistat...

Page 9: ...eral hours your home should be ventilated to dissipate the potential damaging excess moisture levels Your humidifier will operate effectively using either hot cold hard or mechanically softened water Whether to use available tap water even though it may be quite hard or chemically softened water is a common question of homeowners when installing a humidifier Water used in homes contains varying am...

Page 10: ...ine Aprilaire Water Panels to maintain performance If your humidifier is equipped with an automatic control after replacing the Water Panel turn the control knob to the Test Reset position until the Change Water Panel light blinks to reset the Water Panel change indicator timer Blower must be operating and furnace calling for heat Be sure to turn the control knob back to it s original setting 1 Fo...

Page 11: ...tube Double Wrench To Prevent Leaking 10 Remove the drain hose from the bottom of the unit and flex it to loosen any mineral deposits or blockage Then flush it with water under pressure and slip it back onto the drain fitting Make sure the drain hose has a constant downward slope and is not flattened or blocked 11 Turn on water supply and reconnect electrical power to the furnace OUTLET COMPRESSIO...

Page 12: ...the floats 11 and float chamber for mineral build up Remove deposits as needed from floats float chamber and scale control insert Wash the parts with a disinfecting cleaner Reassemble the floats and float cover Make sure stems of both floats extend through openings in float cover and that floats move freely up and down 8 Inspect the plastic feed tube 2 by gently flexing it and looking for cracks o...

Page 13: ... and snap the distribution tray back into place 7 Inspect the plastic feed tube 2 by gently flexing it and looking for cracks or signs of wear Replace tube if it is cracked brittle or has been damaged 8 Re install the Water Panel evaporator assembly 4 into the unit by fitting its drain into the round receptacle at the base of the unit Push the assembly in at the top against the beveled tabs that w...

Page 14: ...35 and with a new Genuine Aprilaire Water Panel Slide the Water Panel evaporator back into the scale control insert with the colored spot up and snap the distribution tray 4 back into place 7 Inspect the plastic feed tube by gently flexing it and looking for cracks or signs of wear Replace tube if it is cracked brittle or has been damaged 8 Re install the Water Panel evaporator assembly 3 into the...

Page 15: ...d with a new Genuine Aprilaire Water Panel Slide the pad back into the insert frame with color mark up and snap the distributon tray back into place 7 Inspect the plastic feed tube 2 by gently flexing it and looking for cracks or signs of wear Replace tube if it is cracked brittle or has been damaged 8 Re install the Water Panel evaporator assembly 4 into the unit by fitting its drain into the rou...

Page 16: ...ARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT S RESULT FROM FAILURE TO HAVE THIS UNIT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incident...

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