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Air King 5000 Installation & Operation Manual

Flow-through furnace humidifier
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  • Page 2: Frequently Asked Questions

    Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ANSWER: This model will deliver 12 US Gallons (10 Imp. Gallons, 45.5 Litres) per 24 hrs of operation.. QUESTION: Why use a flow-through style humidifier rather than COMMENT: 24 Hrs of operation means continues humidifier a drum style humidifier? operation.

  • Page 3: Required Tools

    Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: MODEL 5000 FLOW THROUGH HUMIDIFIER • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING • Measuring tape or ruler THIS HUMIDIFIER. • Medium-grit sand paper • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE. • Pencil •...
  • Page 4 Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 4. The bypass damper is fully open. 1. The humidifier body and bypass collar and damper are not level. This will restrict air flow through the humidifier as well 5. The humidifier is mounted level on the duct. as create uneven air-flow over the evaporator pad and activating sensors.
  • Page 5 Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier BAD INSTALLATION • INSTALLATION TIP: In this type of installation the installer should have mounted the bypass collar and RETURN DUCT Figure 5 COLD AIR damper in the most convenient location to run ducting SUPPLY DUCT WARM AIR back to the unit.
  • Page 6 Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier Tilt the cover away from the body slightly (approx. 1/2") and and any packaging. With a firm pull, disconnect the water tube then lift up the cover to free the hooks at the top of the unit. from the water nozzle and remove the evaporator pad assembly by sliding it toward the top of the humidifier, then lifting it out.
  • Page 7 Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 2. Drill three marked bypass collar mounting holes on the template using a 1/8" drill bit (not supplied) 3. Using a 3/8" drill by (not supplied) drill a hole inside the circular area marked collar cut out. 4.

  • Page 8: Step #5: Electrical Installation

    Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 5. YOU MUST RUN A 3. Using the 3/8” hole drilled in step 2 as a starting point cut out DRAINAGE TUBE FROM the Humidistat Cut Out area using tin snips (not supplied) THIS UNIT. Select a 4.

  • Page 9: Step #6: Testing The Installation

    Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier humidifier cabinet, behind the bypass tube. Connect the two STEP #6: TESTING THE INSTALLATION ends of the transformer leads to the humidifier terminals If you have not already replace the front cover of the humidifier marked “24 VAC IN”...

  • Page 10: Humidifier Operation

    Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 7. After about 5 minutes of running turn your thermostat down YOU MUST CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO so the furnace cycles off. IT IS IMPORTANT TO ALLOW THE CHANGE THE CONTROL’S SET POINT: FURNACE TO CYCLE OFF VIA THE THERMOSTAT AND NOT 1.
  • Page 11 Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier OPTIONAL SETTING # 2 (FIG27.) have the same ON temperature requirements. This is ensuring an efficient use of water as there is a minimum air temperature to Humidifier ON : A temperature rise of 4°C efficiently evaporate water.
  • Page 12 Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier the relative humidity level in the air and work as the main BYPASS AIR ADJUSTMENT, SUMMER ON/OFF switch to control the humidifier, regardless of whether SHUTDOWN, AND YEARLY MAINTENANCE your furnace is on or not. BYPASS AIR ADJUSTMENT At the beginning of the heating season it may take sometime to build up the relative humidity level in your home to the desired...

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