Plumbing The Saddle Valve; Checking The Installation; Installing The Damper; Operating The Humidifier - Honeywell Enviracaire Elite HE225A Product Data

PLUMBING THE SADDLE VALVE

Hot or cold water, either hard or softened, can be used in the
humidifier.
1. Use the self-piercing saddle (included) to tap into the
water supply line at an appropriate location.
IMPORTANT
• The saddle valve is not designed to regulate water
flow. The valve is either open or closed.
• To prevent debris from clogging the solenoid inline
filter, be sure to install the saddle valve handle
pointing toward the ceiling.
NOTE: Lightly clean the copper tubing ends with fine
sandpaper before making any connections.
2. Use 1/4 in. O.D. copper tubing and connect saddle
valve to inlet side of solenoid valve.
CAUTION
Hazardous Voltage.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not use any line connected to an air conditioner.
a. Place brass compression nut over copper tubing.
NOTE: Do not over tighten compression nut.
Moderate tightness prevents leaking.
b. Slide the brass ferrule over the tubing.
c. Insert tubing into solenoid valve fitting and support
the valve while tightening the compression nut.
3. Connect a 1/2 in. (13 mm) drain tube to the humidifier
drain fitting and run to a suitable drain.
NOTE: Slope drain tube downward for correct
drainage.

INSTALLING THE DAMPER

IMPORTANT
The damper is specifically designed with snap
features for use specifically with Honeywell
humidifiers. It is not intended for use in any other
application.
To install the damper:
1. Insert the damper into the humidifier with the selector
knob aligned with the forward-facing hole in the
humidifier collar.
2. Twist the damper until it snaps into place.
HE225A,B AND HE265A,B BYPASS FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIERS

CHECKING THE INSTALLATION

Use the following procedure to check out the humidifier
installation:
1. Open the saddle valve.
2. Set the thermostat setpoint to 10°F (6°C) above the
room temperature.
NOTE: The furnace blower must be on for humidifier
to operate.
3. Set Convertible Humidity Control to a high setting or
place H1008A Automatic Humidity Control in Test
position.
4. Observe the water running out of the drain line to be
sure the humidifier is working.
5. Check for leaks.
6. Reset the thermostat and Convertible Humidity Control
to a comfortable setting or Automatic Humidity Control
to desired frost factor setting for automatic operation.

OPERATING THE HUMIDIFIER

The HE225A and HE265A
Humidifiers are controlled
by the Convertible Humidity
Control that is installed
either on an interior wall in
the living area or on the
return air duct. Choose the
humidity control setting
using the combination
relative humidity/outdoor
temperature setting scale
on the humidity control dial.
Match the dial setting to the
outdoor temperature for
optimizing the humidity
level while reducing the
moisture condensation on
inside windows. Table 5 can
also be used to adjust the
humidity control to the
recommended setting.
NOTE: As the outside temperature drops, the recommended
setting is lowered to accommodate the effects of
dewpoint. These settings should reduce the
accumulation of moisture and ice on the windows
and in other areas of the house.
Some indoor activities such as cooking, showering and
clothes drying can cause excessive levels of humidity and
start the accumulation of moisture on the windows.
NOTE: If this condition persists for more than a few hours,
set the humidity control to the lowest setting to turn
off the humidifier. If the condition does not improve,
ventilate your home to remove the moisture.
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