Aprilaire 700 Application Manual
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Aprilaire
humidifiers can be installed on many different types of HVAC equipment and controlled to provide optimum humidity levels for each
®
application. This Application Guide is to assist installers in selecting which Aprilaire humidifier is appropriate for a particular application and
how to configure the controls to deliver optimum humidity.
To use this guide, select the application (type of HVAC equipment) and humidifier model then turn to the appropriate reference page. The
reference pages will give you guidelines for installation, when and how to use blower activation, and how to connect third party controls.
Page
Application
Gas or Electric
3
Heat
Air Handling Unit
6
Boiler
with accessible
supply and return
9
Heat Pump
12
Air Conditioning
No forced air
15
system
Air Handling Unit
16
with no return duct
19
configurations and
wiring diagrams
ITeMS noT FuRnISHed
Mounting screws (sheet metal screws)
Water supply line (1/4" OD copper)
18AWG low voltage wire
Bypass duct (bypass units only)
Model 50 or 4851 relays (to be used with manual humidistats only)
*See Installation Instructions for more information
note:
• Do not install where freezing temperatures can occur.
• Installation must be done by qualified contractor.
• Installations must conform to local codes.
Plenum
Temperature (°F)
120-140
120-140
90-100
plenums
Below 90
Alternate
Humidifier Application Guide
Recommended
Model Series
Automatic
400, 500, 600,700, 800
60, 62, 8910, 8620
400, 500, 600,700, 800
60, 62, 8910, 8620
400, 500, 600,700, 800
60, 62, 8910, 8620
800 and 800 with 850
62, 8910, 8620
Fan Pack
800 with 850 Fan Pack
8910, 8620
700, 800
60, 62, 8910, 8620
400, 500, 600, 700, 800
ToolS needed
1/2" and 7/16" combination wrench
1/8" by 2" flathead screw driver
Tin snips
Wire stripper
Control
Manual
65, 4655 with model
50 or 4851
65, 4655 with model
50 or 4851
65, 4655 with model
50 or 4851
65, 4655 with 4851
and 8024
65, 4655
65, 4655 with model
50 or 4851
60, 62

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  • Page 1 HVAC equipment and controlled to provide optimum humidity levels for each ® application. This Application Guide is to assist installers in selecting which Aprilaire humidifier is appropriate for a particular application and how to configure the controls to deliver optimum humidity.
  • Page 2 * = Automatic digital Control (shown) ** = Manual Control – For those rare occurrences where an automatic control is not practical, Aprilaire digital control can be installed in manual mode while still delivering the accuracy and information you need for optimum performance.
  • Page 3 Third Party Controls All current Aprilaire controls use a dry contact to switch 24VAC on and off. Ensure that third party controls are applied in the same manner. If a third party control provides 24VAC (10VA minimum) do not use the included 10VA transformer when installing evaporative humidifiers.
  • Page 4: Bypass Humidifiers

    FRONT VIEW 16" for 30" for Electrical Service 4" Access Access RETURN SIDE VIEW 16" SUPPLY for Drain Recommended Plumb to hot water if mounted on return duct. do noT install series 700 humidifiers on horizontal duct runs. 90-921 90-1519...
  • Page 5 24 VAC TRANSFORMER 90-1510 PROVIDED WITH HUMIDIFIER THERMOSTAT FURNACE 500 & 600 SERIES HoMe CoMFoRT ConTRol WIRInG ™ YELLOW WIRES WHITE/YELLOW 700 SERIES (GRAY) BROWN WIRES WHITE/BLUE TRANSFORMER THERMOSTAT NOTE: 18AWG WIRE IS ACCEPTABLE CONSTANT FOR 24V INSTALLATIONS. 24VAC MIN. 10VA HEATING...
  • Page 6 Third Party Controls All current Aprilaire controls use a dry contact to switch 24VAC on and off. Ensure that third party controls are applied in the same manner. If a third party control provides 24VAC (10VA minimum) do not use the included 10VA transformer when installing evaporative humidifiers.
  • Page 7: Fan Powered Humidifier

    FRONT VIEW 16" for 30" for Electrical Service 4" Access Access RETURN SIDE VIEW 16" for Drain SUPPLY Recommended Plumb to hot water if mounted on return duct. do noT install series 700 humidifiers on horizontal duct runs. 90-921 90-1519...
  • Page 8 24 VAC TRANSFORMER 90-1510 PROVIDED WITH HUMIDIFIER THERMOSTAT FURNACE 500 & 600 SERIES HoMe CoMFoRT ConTRol WIRInG ™ YELLOW WIRES WHITE/YELLOW 700 SERIES (GRAY) BROWN WIRES WHITE/BLUE TRANSFORMER THERMOSTAT NOTE: 18AWG WIRE IS ACCEPTABLE CONSTANT FOR 24V INSTALLATIONS. 24VAC MIN. 10VA HEATING...
  • Page 9 Third Party Controls All current Aprilaire controls use a dry contact to switch 24VAC on and off. Ensure that third party controls are applied in the same manner. If a third party control provides 24VAC (10VA minimum) do not use the included 10VA transformer when installing evaporative humidifiers.
  • Page 10 SUPPLY SUPPLY TyPICAl HuMIdIFIeR MounTInG ConFIGuRATIonS RETURN ByPASS HuMIdIFIeRS SUPPLY RETURN RETURN RETURN SUPPLY SUPPLY 90-1079 RETURN FAn PoWeRed HuMIdIFIeR STeAM HuMIdIFIeR SUPPLY 16" for Steam SUPPLY Hose RETURN FRONT VIEW 16" for 30" for Electrical Service 4" Access Access RETURN SIDE VIEW 16"...
  • Page 11: Automatic Digital Humidifier Control

    90-1510 PROVIDED WITH HUMIDIFIER THERMOSTAT FURNACE 500 & 600 SERIES HoMe CoMFoRT ConTRol WIRInG ™ YELLOW WIRES WHITE/YELLOW 700 SERIES (GRAY) BROWN WIRES WHITE/BLUE THERMOSTAT HEAT PUMP TRANSFORMER NOTE: 18AWG WIRE IS ACCEPTABLE CONSTANT FOR 24V INSTALLATIONS. 24VAC MIN. 10VA...
  • Page 12 AIR CondITIonInG – AIR HAndlInG unIT WITH ACCeSSIBle SuPPly And ReTuRn PlenuMS Recommended Series: 800, 800 with 850 Fan Pack CAuTIon – Condensation damage. Cold surfaces of cooling coils and ductwork will cause condensation. Size the Model 800 absorption distance appropriately for the cold temperatures or lock out humidifier during AC calls. Plenum Temperature For plenum temperatures below 90°F.
  • Page 13: Installation

    TyPICAl HuMIdIFIeR MounTInG ConFIGuRATIonS Model 800 WITH FAn PACk STeAM HuMIdIFIeR Model 850 InSTAllATIon Fan Pack 16" for IMPORTANT: Steam Loop drain hose Hose 16" Minimum below Model 850 for Steam Hose FRONT VIEW to provide trap. 16" for 30" for Electrical Service Model 800...
  • Page 14 E/W2 NOTE: SWITCH MODEL 62 CONTROL TO MANUAL MODE. 90-1819 RESET CONTROL BY REMOVING THEN INSTALLING “R” WIRE. Model 850 FAn PACk WIRInG dIAGRAM Aprilaire Model 800 Steam Humidifier Model 65 Digital Control 24VAC TRANSFORMER 4851 Bower Activation Relay White/Yellow...
  • Page 15: Typical Wiring Configuration

    Inlet Water Temperature Model 850 FAn PACk WIRInG dIAGRAM Model 800 Steam Humidifier MUST be plumbed to COLD water only. Aprilaire Model 800 Steam Humidifier drain Trap Assembly Model 65 Digital Control Condensate in the steam line can cause gurgling as it runs back...
  • Page 16 Third Party Controls All current Aprilaire controls use a dry contact to switch 24VAC on and off. Ensure that third party controls are applied in the same manner. If a third party control provides 24VAC (10VA minimum) do not use the included 10VA transformer when installing Series 700 humidifiers.
  • Page 17: Front View

    TyPICAl HuMIdIFIeR MounTInG ConFIGuRATIonS FAn PoWeRed HuMIdIFIeR STeAM HuMIdIFIeR 16" for Series 700 mounted Steam Hose with AC “A” coil FRONT VIEW 16" for 30" for Electrical Service 4" Access Access SIDE VIEW 16" for Drain 90-921 90-1519...
  • Page 18 1.5 duct diameters downstream of YELLOW WIRES blower. Leave L (Low) side open to amosphere. WHITE/YELLOW 700 SERIES (GRAY) BROWN WIRES WHITE/BLUE C NO NC NOTE: 18AWG WIRE IS ACCEPTABLE CONSTANT OPTIONAL: FOR 24V INSTALLATIONS.
  • Page 19 PROVIDED WITH HUMIDIFIER PROVIDED WITH HUMIDIFIER Model 60 WIRInG Model 60 WIRInG FoR Model 400, 500, 600 & 700 SeRIeS FoR Model 400, 500, 600 & 700 SeRIeS HuMIdIFIeRS HuMIdIFIeRS To CoMMunICATInG HVAC SySTeM Humidistat & Solenoid Powered from Furnace Blower activation function not available.
  • Page 20 P.O. Box 1467 • Madison, WI 53701-1467 • Phone: 800/334-6011 • Fax: 608/257-4357 • www.aprilairepartners.com 10010016 10.12 Printed in U.S.A. B2205866A © 2012 Aprilaire – A division of Research Products Corporation...

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