Testing Humidifier Operation; Operation; Maintaining Your Humidifier - Honeywell Home HE105 Installation Instructions Manual

HE105, HE205 WHOLE HOME BYPASS HUMIDIFIER
TESTING HUMIDIFIER

OPERATION

Checklist
 Humidifier is level.
 Control wiring was reviewed using circuit diagram.
 Humidifier is plugged in.
 Feed line has no kinks.
 Drain line slopes continuously down and ends at floor
drain.
 Water hose inside humidifier is connected to
PerfectFlow™ water distribution tray.
After installation use the following steps to check the
humidifier operation:
1. Turn on the power and the water supply.
2. Turn the H6062 Humidistat all the way up and turn
on the heat by setting the thermostat to 10 ºF (6 ºC)
above room temperature.
IMPORTANT
The furnace blower must be on to activate the
humidifier.
3. Make sure that water is flowing out of the drain hose.
If water does not flow, see Troubleshooting Your
Humidifier section.
4. Check for leaks.
5. Reset the thermostat and H6062 Humidistat to a
comfortable setting for automatic operation.
OPERATION
How Your Humidifier Works
Your humidifier uses the principle that vapor (evaporated
water) is created when warm air blows over a watersoaked
area. As the vapor circulates, the relative humidity rises.
Your humidity control monitors the relative humidity and
activates the humidifier accordingly. The humidifier has a
water supply that dispenses water evenly over a humidifier
pad. The warm dry air, from the furnace, passes over the
humidifier pad and picks up the moist air to circulate it
throughout your home.
Humidified air feels warmer and more comfortable so you
may be able to lower your thermostat heating setpoint,
which saves money on your heating fuel bills. The end
result is that your humidifier gives you a comfortable
environment that is also energy efficient.
Controlling Your Humidity Settings
Your H6062 Humidistat controls your humidifier.
• Choose the humidity control setting using the
combination of relative humidity/outdoor temperature
setting scale on your humidity control dial.
• When the outdoor sensor is used, the H6062 will
optimize the humidity level while reducing moisture
condensation on the windows. See the H6062
instructions for settings and adjustments.
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NOTE: If the outdoor sensor is not used with H6062, as
the outside temperature drops, a lower humidity
setting is recommended to accommodate dew-
point effects. These settings should reduce the
accumulation of moisture and ice on windows
and other areas of the home.
• Adjust the humidity control setting to adjust for indoor
activities such as cooking, showering and clothes
drying, which can cause excessive levels of humidity
that can accumulate moisture on your windows.
NOTE: If these activities persist for more than a few
hours, set the humidity control to the lowest set-
ting to turn off the humidifier. If the condition
does not improve, ventilate your home to remove
the moisture.
Table 2. Setting Your Humidistat when outdoor sensor is
When Outside
Temperature is:
-20 °F (-29 °C)
-10 °F (-23 °C)
0 °F (-18 °C)
+10 °F (-12 °C)
+20 °F (-7 °C)
Above 20 °F (-7 °C)
MAINTAINING YOUR
HUMIDIFIER
A regular maintenance program prolongs the life of your
humidifier and makes your home more comfortable. The
frequency of cleaning depends on the condition of your
water.
You can use either hard or soft water in your humidifier,
but hard water mineral deposits are more difficult to clean
than soft water deposits.
IMPORTANT
Never oil any part of the humidifier.
End of Humidification Season
• Clean the humidifier and shut it off at the end of the
heating season.
• Turn the water off at the saddle valve or T-valve fitting
by turning the handle to the right (clockwise) until the
water stops flowing and/or there is resistance.
• Un-power the humidifier.
• Turn the damper blade to the "closed" position.
Replacement Humidifier Pads
Resideo recommends replacing the humidifier pad on an
annual basis. However, if your home has hard water, the
pad may need to be replaced more frequently because of
the buildup of minerals diminishing its ability to operate
normally. If there is access to a water softener, it is
recommended to use softened water.
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Use This Control
Setting:
15
20
25
30
35
40
not used.