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This product must be installed by a qualified heating and air conditioning contractor. Failure to do so could result in serious injury from electrical shock.

This product must be installed in compliance with all local, state and federal codes.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

READ COMPLETE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTALLATION TEMPLATE BEFORE STARTING

FAN POWERED HUMIDIFIER MODEL *HUMD500A

24V

ODT

H

C

R

24 VAC FURNACE ACCESSORY TERMINALS

(2 VA MINIMUM) OR

24 VAC TRANSFORMER (2 VA MINIMUM)

SHUT-OFF

(SADDLE VALVE)

WATER SUPPLY

CORD & PLUG

TO 120 VAC 60 Hz

POWER SUPPLY

CONNECT DRAIN

LINE HERE

BROWN WIRES

NORTH, EAST

OR WEST SIDE

OF HOME

OUTDOOR

TEMPERATURE

SENSOR

ABOVE EXPECTED

SNOW LINE

NOTE:

FOR INSTALLATION IN MANUAL MODE, 
REPLACE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE 
SENSOR WITH PLASTIC RESISTOR 
CASE AND ATTACH MANUAL FACE 
PLATE. SEE “INSTALLER’S 
GUIDE /AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER 
CONTROL, FORM #18-CH31D1-1” 
INCLUDED WITH EACH HUMIDIFIER.

W1

B/C

POWER

BYP

A

SS

NOTE

VERIFY THAT SWITCH IS IN 
THE “POWER” POSITION.

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

Typical Installation

Alternate Installation

COOLING COILS IN

WARM AIR PLENUM

If humidifier is to be mounted
adjacent to cooling coils, install
as shown in relation to coil.

WIRING DIAGRAM 

(SEE STEP 7 ON BACK AND

“INSTALLER’S GUIDE / AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER CONTROL, FORM #18-CH31D1-2”

FOR DETAILED WIRING INSTRUCTIONS)

90-922

90-1139

RETURN

RETURN

HOT WATER

SUPPLY

SUPPLY

Orientation of Humidifier 

to Cooling Coils

WARNING

1. 

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.

120 VAC may cause serious injury from
electrical shock. Disconnect electrical power
to the furnace before starting installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury
from electrical shock.

2. 

SHARP EDGES HAZARD.

Sharp edges

may cause serious injury from cuts. Use care
when making plenum openings and handling
ductwork. Use personal protective equipment
when installing or servicing HVAC equipment.

3. 

RISK OF SCALDING.

Water temperature

over 125°F can cause severe burns and scald
instantly. Shut off the hot water supply before
disconnecting or tapping into any hot water
supply line.

SPECIFICATIONS

HUMIDIFIER DIMENSIONS

Width 15

29

32

Height 

(including solenoid valve 

and drain spud)

18”

Depth 10

11

32

PLENUM OPENING

14

3

4

”W x 14

5

16

”H

WATER FEED RATE

6 gph

ELECTRICAL DATA

120 VAC-60 Hz, 0.8 AMP

CAUTION

1. Do not install in attic or crawl areas.

2. Do not install humidifier where freezing temperatures

could occur. The water line could freeze and crack
causing water damage to the home.

3. Do not install humidifier on the furnace cabinet.

4. Do not install humidifier on a plenum face where the

blanked off ends of the cooling coil will restrict air
movement through the humidifier.

5. Do not set humidity level above recommended or to

recommended level if condensation exists on inside
windows of any unheated space, as condensation
damage may result. Excess humidity can cause moisture
accumulation which can allow the possibility for mold
growth in the home.

6. Do not connect the humidifier power cord to multi-speed

furnace blower motors or blower motors other than 120
VAC. Premature component failure may result.

7. When installing Humidifier Control on a downflow

furnace, ensure blower continues to run after a heat call
is satisfied to eliminate high temperatures from
damaging the Control.

8. Do not install humidifier where water pressure exceeds

125 psi, since damage to the humidifier may result.
Follow codes in effect concerning pressure reduction.

9. Do not install humidifier on the supply plenum where

static pressure exceeds 0.4 in. wg.

RISK OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

BLANKED OFF

END OF COIL

NOTES

1. The humidifier is not

suitable for installation on
ducts with horizontal
airflow. Performance will be
reduced. For such
applications, use a Large
Bypass Humidifier.

2. When installing humidifier

on a heat pump system, use
hot water. The heated water
supplements the reduced
supply air temperature as
added heat for evaporation.

3. If fresh air is piped directly

into the return air duct, it
must be installed
downstream of humidifier.

TEMPLATE MUST BE LEVEL

*May be “A” or “T”

Trane

6200 Troup Highway

Tyler, TX 75711-9010

90-1138

COOLING
COIL

COOLING
COIL

NOTE:

FOR COMMUNICATING SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS,

SEE ENCLOSED INSTALLER'S GUIDE, FORM 18-HE87D1-1.

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