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HE220, HE260 Humidifier
Installation Kit
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WELCOME
To the comfortable world of humidified air. When you use
your Honeywell humidifier, you notice that your skin is not
as dry, and that your scratchy throat and irritated nasal
passages that aggravate allergies and asthma are
steadily improving.
You have also taken the first step in reducing the zapping
you create when you walk on your carpet and then touch
your TV, computer, metal door knob or your pet. Your
furniture and woodwork are also benefitting from the
difference that humidified air makes.
Congratulations! You have just made a great investment
in improving the comfort of your home.
APPLICATION
This installation kit contains all the parts necessary to
install your new Honeywell HE220 or HE260 Humidifier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Preparing for the Installation
Be sure to identify all the required (Table 1) accessories
(included) and make sure the appropriate tools are
available before beginning the installation.
Required Accessories (Included)
Table 1. Required Accessories.
Quantity
Humidifier Parts and Accessories
3 ft
Bypass ducting including:
(0.93 m)
6 in. (155 mm) diameter flexible duct
Starter collar
Summer shut-off damper
Duct tape
20 ft
18 gauge, two-strand thermostat wire
(6.2m)
20 ft
1/4 in. (6.35 mm) OD feed water tubing
(6.2m)
10 ft
1/2 in (12.7 mm) ID drain tubing
(3.1m)
1 bag
Connecting and mounting hardware:
Wire nuts (4)
No. 8 sheet metal screws (18)
Drain tube clamps (2 sizes)
Feed tube mounting clamps (6)
Brass inserts (2)
Plastic compression rings (2)
1
Plug-in transformer
Accessory
69-2518-03

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  • Page 1 To the comfortable world of humidified air. When you use Preparing for the Installation your Honeywell humidifier, you notice that your skin is not as dry, and that your scratchy throat and irritated nasal Be sure to identify all the required (Table 1) accessories...
  • Page 2 • Select a location for the bypass on the opposite • If you do not have a drain available, we recommend plenum. The sidewalls of the humidifier are that you install the Honeywell Whole House Drum or interchangeable to allow bypass duct mounting on Disk Humidifier.
  • Page 3: Installing Humidifier

    HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION KIT WATER FEED NOZZLE ALTERNATE LOCATION HUMIDIFIER PAD ASSEMBLY RETURN RETURN FRAME 6 in. (152 mm) 15 in. (381 mm) MINIMUM MINIMUM HUMIDIFIER HOUSING BEST LOCATION COVER WATER FEED TUBE RETURN AIR DUCT SIDEWALL M12831 Fig. 2. Selecting duct location for humidistat.
  • Page 4: Connecting The Plumbing

    HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION KIT 6 IN. ROUND TEMPLATE STARTING HOLE M20174 Fig. 7. Connecting bypass ducting. M20172 IMPORTANT To avoid sagging and stress on humidifier, add Fig. 5. Cutting bypass opening. support if ducting is longer than 4 ft (1.25m).
  • Page 5 HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION KIT IMPORTANT To prevent debris from clogging the solenoid in- line filter, be sure to install the saddle valve han- dle pointing toward the ceiling. BRASS COMPRESSION NUT PLASTIC COMPRESSION RING BRASS INSERT M20176 M27300 Fig. 10. Pressure switch—oriented vertically.
  • Page 6: Installing Humidistat

    HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION KIT WIRING IMPORTANT With low-speed airflow or variable speed sys- tems it is recommended to run tubing to both the supply and return ducts. CAUTION Hazardous Voltage. Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Disconnect power supply before installing or INSIDE servicing equipment.
  • Page 7: Testing Humidifier Operation

    HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION KIT TESTING HUMIDIFIER 5. At the humidistat, connect both black conductors to the two humidistat terminals. Use a wire nut to con- OPERATION nect together the two white conductors. Checklist  Humidifier is level.  Starter collar is secured with sheet metal screws.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting Your Humidifier (Table 2)

    HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION KIT TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HUMIDIFIER (TABLE 2) Table 2. Troubleshooting Humidifier. Problem What to look for What to do Water leakage Leaking joints Shut off water. Tighten connections. Brass tubing inserts Verify that brass tubing inserts are used.

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