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- Page 1 Steam Humidifier As Easy as 1-2-3-4 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION GUIDE Mount Hang Plumb Wire See inside for detailed instruction and remote mounting options! 69-2307-01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DIP Switch Selection ..............18 Troubleshooting ................19 Cleaning and Seasonal or Vacation Maintenance ...... 23 Additional Information Parts List ..................26 Need Help? For assistance with this product please visit Rheem.com or Ruud.com or call 479-648-4900. Read and save these instructions. 69-2307—01... -
Page 3: Installation Recommendations
11.7 RXIH-AS12A - True 12 Gallons RXIH-AS09A - True 9 Gallons RXIH-AS06A - True 6 Gallons * ARI Guideline F-2007 for maintaining 35% RH in a tight, residential four-person home with 8-ft. ceilings. Outdoor conditions = 20ºF and 70% RH. - Page 4 Rheem recommends waiting for the temperature to moderate closer to 20°F (-6°C). If this occurs and the selected humidity levels are not achieved, then a larger capacity model may be needed.
- Page 5 Humidification System WhaT you WIll need To InsTall The humIdIsTaT Tools/Hardware needed: Material Provided: • Wire stripper/cutter • 1/4-in. copper or plastic water line • Drill or duct-cutting tool • 1/2-in. drain hose and clamps • 1-3/4-in. hole saw • Mounting bracket and hardware • 1/8-in. drill bit • In-line water filter* (50028044-001) • Phillips and slotted (or Torx) screwdriver • Saddle valve • 18-gauge thermostat wire (5 or 2 conductor) • Back-flow valve (50030142-001) Options: • Remote Installation Kits –...
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Page 6: Safety Precautions
Installation Guide safeTy PReCauTIons CAUTION: Voltage Hazard. Can cause electrical shock or equipment damage. Disconnect HVAC equipment before beginning installation. Safety Precautions • Do not direct the steam nozzle at people. • If used near a pool or spa, ensure the humidifier can not fall into the water or be splashed. Also, ensure the humidifier is plugged into a GFI ground fault interrupt outlet. • Water inside tank can be very hot. Follow installation instructions and service steps exactly as given in the technical literature. -
Page 7: Installation
Choose a location that has access to a: • Drain allowing a slope of 1/4 in. per foot of drain hose. • Cold water line. • Electrical circuit rated to your humidifier. • Vertical surface with adequate clearances. Required Minimum Model Circuit Capacity Continuous RXIH-AS06A 7 Amps downslope RXIH-AS09A 10 Amps RXIH-AS12A 12 Amps Draining water M24745 may be hot. CAUTION Ensure drain out- Hot water temperature above 120°F (49°C) - Page 8 Installation Guide duCT mounT InsTallaTIon Position template sticker on supply duct. For tall coils that do not have this clearance available, refer to remote mounting instructions. SUPPLY Drill 1-3/4-in. hole. 12 INCHES M24748 Secure bracket to duct using #8 A) Slide foam gasket over nozzle and self-drilling sheet metal screws (4).
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Page 9: Remote Mount Instructions Installation
Humidification System RemoTe mounT InsTallaTIon Use for mounting to a location other than the supply duct. Most operation problems are caused When remote mounting, also follow these critical by improper hose installation. Always steps in sizing the proper humidifier: ensure an uphill flow when installing the remote hose, and avoid kinks, The 6-gallon model can be remotely mounted up to sharp turns, or low spots that could... - Page 10 Installation Guide PRoPeR hose InsTalls Furnace or Mechanical Room Remote Note: If air handler location temperatures will drop below freezing at any time, the humidifier must be mounted in a conditioned space, running a remote hose to the duct. Duct Mount Remote M24781 CAUTION Hot water temperature above 120°F (49°C)
- Page 11 Humidification System PRoPeR hose InsTalls 20 FT MAX WITH TRAP 2 IN. PER FT 5 FT MAX IF NO SLOPE IF NO SLOPE P - TRAP DRAIN 2 IN. PER FT TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAIN DRAIN 20 FT MAX WHEN HUMIDIFIER IS ABOVE P - TRAP P - TRAP REMOTE NOZZLE...
- Page 12 Installation Guide RemoTe mounT InsTallaTIon Model Minimum Circuit Capacity RXIH-AS06A 7 Amps RXIH-AS09A 10 Amps RXIH-AS12A 12 Amps M24745 Install hose adapter from Remote Mount Kit. Ensure o-ring gasket is properly seated in the Draining water Continuous groove. may be hot. downflow Ensure drain out- let not exposed.
- Page 13 Humidification System RemoTe mounT InsTallaTIon Position template sticker on remote location. Note: The humidifier will weigh 12–15 lbs. (+/- 2 lbs.) with water, so if mounting onto drywall or plaster, position one side over a wall stud. M24766 Insert wall anchors (4) into pilot holes and secure bracket to location.
- Page 14 Installation Guide RemoTe mounT InsTallaTIon Cut a 1-3/4 in. diameter duct hole, install the provided gasket, and slide the remote nozzle up into the duct. Minimum 3 in. clearance Secure remote nozzle to duct using #8 self-drilling required from nozzle outlet to sheet metal screws (4).
- Page 15 Humidification System RemoTe mounT InsTallaTIon To install clamps onto the insulated steam hose: Cut a slit in the insulation half way around the house. Do not cut into the steam hose. Insert the hose clamp into the slit and hook it onto the hose. 69-2307—01...
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Page 16: Plumbing
Installation Guide PlumbIng Insert 1/4-in. water line into filter. Apply modest pressure to ensure a tight fit. Insert 1/4-in. water line into back-flow valve. Apply modest pressure for a tight fit. Connect 1/2-in. drain tube. Secure drain tube to barbed fitting with hose clamp. Shut off the water supply. -
Page 17: Wiring
Humidification System WIRIng Loosen captive cover screw. Slide cover out from front. CAUTION: Voltage Hazard. Before wiring to HVAC terminals, disconnect HVAC equipment power. Ensure humidifier is not plugged in. M24754 Low-Voltage Terminals AC power for electronic humidistat. HUM Low-voltage humidistat (or thermostat) terminals control humidifier operation. C, R Connects to HVAC system transformer terminals (or relay transformer fan control R and C) to ensure HVAC power... - Page 18 Installation Guide WIRIng Wire the humidifier according to the diagram that applies to your humidity control. Follow this diagram if using a mechanical Follow this diagram to wire Automatic Digital humidistat. Humidistat for manual operation. MECHANICAL Set the digital humidistat ISU parameter 10 to 1, and HUMIDISTAT HVAC ISU 25 to 2.
- Page 19 Humidification System WIRIng Slide the cover back into place and secure captive screw. Turn on the water supply and plug in the humidifier. POWER HUMIDIFYING CLEAN TANK The Press Reset light will blink when SEE LABEL BELOW ! power is applied. CALL SERVICE Press/release the RESET button to ready the humidifier.
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Page 20: Dip Switch Selection
Installation Guide dIP sWITCh seleCTIon Between the transformer and LED display on the circuit board are two sets of DIP switches. DIP 1 and 2 can be configured to adjust cleaning cycles. DIP 4 and 5 can simplify wiring. DIP 3 and 6 are not used at this time. Details below. Run time (hrs) End-of-Season timer Clean tank indicator (hrs) 10 hrs of humidify-... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Humidification System TRoubleshooTIng The humidifier has internal system diagnostics that monitor system operation, maintenance sched- ules, and faults. If a system fault is detected, the system will attempt to recover itself up to five times in a 24 hour period. If unable to recover in that time, the red Call Service LED light will acti- vate. If the humidifier Call Service light is red, a system fault has occurred from which the humidifier can not recover by itself. - Page 22 Installation Guide TRoubleshooTIng No. of Fault Description Auto- Steps to Fix Recoverable? To be Performed by Professional HVAC Technician Only Light Blinks Heating element • Follow tank cleaning steps (pages 23–25). overheated. • Reassemble tank and press the RESET button. • If fault returns, replace with applicable humidifier. Input voltage insuf- Yes, system will • Unplug and replug the unit in to see if the fault returns. ficient. return to “Ready” • If fault returns, unplug unit and remove cover.
- Page 23 Humidification System TRoubleshooTIng No. of Fault Description Auto- Steps to Fix Recoverable? To be Performed by Professional HVAC Technician Only Light Blinks 8–11 The backup weld • Replace the unit. monitor input is active when the backup heater relay is off. Temperature of the Yes, system will • Ensure ventilation holes in the cover are clear of electronic circuit...
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Page 24: Specifications
RXIH-AS09A: 9 gpd (34 lpd) - RXIH-AS12A: 1440W at 120VAC at full load RXIH-AS06A: 6 gpd (23 lpd) - RXIH-AS09A: 1200W at 120VAC at full load Humidified Area: - RXIH-AS06A: 840W at 120VAC at full load House Air Changes RXIH- RXIH- RXIH- • RXIH-AS12A: 12A, 120VAC... -
Page 25: Cleaning And Seasonal Or Vacation Maintenance
Humidification System CleanIng and seasonal oR VaCaTIon maInTenanCe Maintenance is simple with the humidistat—just remove the water tank for cleaning. Warning: Scalding hazard. Do not attempt to remove the humidifier from the mounting bracket during operation, or when the humidifier’s water tank when full of water. Water heater could be hot when tank is removed. - Page 26 Installation Guide CleanIng and seasonal oR VaCaTIon maInTenanCe 3. Grip the white water valve arm and slide it 2. Turn the manual shut-off valve at the back within the bracket to disengage from bottom of the tank to the “Unlock” the tank.
- Page 27 Humidification System CleanIng and seasonal oR VaCaTIon maInTenanCe 7. Replace inline filter once per year. Turn water supply off before replacing. Press down filter collar ring and pull Insert 1/4 in. lines into new filter. Apply out 1/4 in. water line from each side. modest pressure to ensure a tight fit.
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Page 28: Parts List
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