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PRECAUTION: The installer should be an experienced service technician. Disconnect electrical power before
beginning installation. Do not install where temperatures fall below 32 degrees F or where plenum temperatures
exceed 150 degrees F. For maximum evaporative capacity, install this humidifier on the warm air supply plenum.
FOR INSTALLATION ON A VERTICAL
SURFACE OF THE WARM AIR PLENUM
OF ANY FORCED AIR FURNACE
INSTALLER: PLEASE FILL OUT AND MAIL WARRANTY CARD AFTER INSTALLATION
IS COMPLETE. LEAVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITH HOME OWNER.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY:
1. 1/4" diameter plastic supply tubing or 1/4" copper supply tubing for hot water applications
2.
current sensing relay (G.F. Model #GA50 suggested)
3. junction box, 115 V. grounding outlet, cover and wire
4. 1/2” I.D. drain hose
5.
#8 self piercing sheet metal screws
1000 SERIES
FLOW THROUGH
POWER HUMIDIFIER
Select location on vertical surface of warm air plenum of a forced air
handling system for mounting humidifier that allows for service and
maintenance. Do not install humidifier where the blanked off ends of a
cooling coil will restrict air flow to the humidifier. Cut out a square section
12-1/8” tall by 14-1/8” wide as shown.
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Open cover and remove evaporator pad assembly. Humidifier chassis is
self retaining, slide top side in first then slide chassis down. Level chassis
and install eight screws.
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COPPER
TUBING
PLASTIC
TUBING
Mount the self tapping saddle valve on either a cold or a hot water pipe.
A side or top mount is best to avoid clogging from pipe sediment.
Connect 1/4” O.D. tubing to the saddle valve. Copper tubing requires a
brass compression nut and brass sleeve. Plastic tubing requires a brass
insert inside the tubing in addition to a plastic ferrule and brass nut.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PLASTIC TUBING ON HOT WATER OR IN
CONTACT WITH ANY HOT PLENUM SURFACE OR DUCT.
INSTALLATION OF THIS SADDLE VALVE MUST MEET OR EXCEED
LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Connect 1/4" water supply tube to inlet of solenoid.Connect drain hose
to 1/2" spout on humidifier cabinet using hose clamp if necessary. Run
1/2" hose to suitable drain such as floor drain, sewer or laundry sink. Be
sure hose has continuous slope and is not kinked at any point.
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Fresh Indoor Air Quality
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FORM NO. 1000-16 REV. E
12-1/8”
14-1/8”
3/4” TEE
1/2” TEE
GCV3412 CODE VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Copper Pipe
1. Turn off water supply.
2. Clean pipe, fittings and valve with sandpaper or wire brush.
3. Apply a thin layer of flux to all surfaces to be soldered.
4. Assemble valve to pipe and/or fittings.
5. Cooling the valve by wrapping a wetted rag around the valve is
optional.
6. Heat the joints with a torch. Apply solder to each joint. Continue to
apply heat sufficient to keep solder liquid.
7. After solder has filled entire joint area, remove heat and allow joint
to cool. Do not move or disturb.
8. Slide compression nut over 1/4” copper tube followed by
compression sleeve.
9. Insert tube into valve fully and tighten nut.
10. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
*CODE VALVE IS INCLUDED WITH AUTOMATIC MODELS ONLY
