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- Page 1 G-100ES Duct Mount Humidifier Installation • Operation • Maintenance CAUTION: READ INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR SAFE OPERATION. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY. 252907-001 9/04...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Specifications ...2 Capacity Selection Guide...3 Operation ...3 Installation ...5 Mounting Locations ...6 Maintenance ...7 Troubleshooting ...9 Description of Parts ...11 Parts List ...12 Unit Diagram ...13 Warranty...14... -
Page 3: Introduction
During the heating season, cold air is brought into the home and heated. When heated, this air dries out and greatly increases its capacity to hold more moisture. By using a humidifier, a source of water is provided to satisfy this increased moisture holding capability, rather than having it... -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications To improve the efficiency of your humidifier, and to reduce the possibility of a health hazard, it is recommended that you take the following precautions: • Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning and maintenance instructions. • The amount of minerals and other impurities in a water source can vary greatly, therefore the frequency of cleaning the humidifier also varies. -
Page 5: Capacity Selection Guide
Warm, dry air is drawn through the evaporator pad, where it absorbs moisture and is returned to the duct, and is circulated throughout the house. There is no standing water in this humidifier, thus reducing maintenance and handling. The drain, located at the bottom of the unit, allows unused water to drain from the humidifier and flush away mineral deposits that have been left behind after the evaporation process. - Page 6 2. Turn the furnace on and check for proper operation. 3. Turn the humidistat to the highest level (past 60%) and the humidifier should begin to operate (the humidifier should stop when the humidistat is turned off, or when the furnace blower shuts off).
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Page 7: Installation
Some furnaces provide 120VAC (220-240VAC International) auxiliary terminals that may be used to power the humidifier. Since these auxiliary terminals are interlocked with the fan, no separate fan interlock relay is required in the humidistat circuit depending on the furnace model. -
Page 8: Mounting Locations
Mounting Locations 1. This humidifier may be installed on either the supply or return plenum. The supply plenum is the preferred location because of higher evaporative capacity results. When there is insufficient space on the warm air plenum, the unit can be installed on the return duct. -
Page 9: Maintenance
Bacteria or fungi may appear on the water surface, the sides, or bottom of your humidifier. A crusty deposit or scale may also appear and is composed of minerals that have settled out of the water. - Page 10 Maintenance To Inspect and Replace the Evaporator Pad: It is recommended that the evaporator pad in the humidifier be replaced annually to maintain efficient operation. However, more frequent replacement may be necessary in areas of poor water quality. 1. Disconnect the power supply to the furnace.Turn OFF the water supply at the saddle valve by turning the valve handle clockwise.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
A. Your dealer can help supply you with the parts you need. Q. I do not need my humidifier on all year round. What do I do during the summer months? A. First, turn the saddle valve to the OFF position. In some installations, a damper will be installed on the ductwork that will allow you to shut off the air from the regular HVAC system. - Page 12 Humidistat setting is too Saddle Valve is not fully open Evaporator pad is upside down Home insulated Humidifier will not Humidistat level is too low turn on Solenoid valve is clogged or broken Water flows through Solenoid valve is stuck in...
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Page 13: Description Of Parts
Allows water to evaporate as warm, dry air is drawn through it. Must be replaced on a regular basis to maintain efficiency. Fluid Restrictor Located within the water tubing of the humidifier, it controls the amount of water that flows through the humidifier. Water Distribution Tray Felt wicking allows even distribution of water across surface of evaporator pad. -
Page 14: Parts List
Parts list Item Description G-100ES Assembly Base Brass solenoid valve assembly 24VAC Replacement cone mesh filters (12 pack only) Drain tray assembly Replacement evaporator pads (6 pack only) Fan blade 9” Fan motor 120VAC Fan motor 220-240VAC Replacement fluid restrictors (12 pack only) -
Page 15: Unit Diagram
Unit Diagram... -
Page 16: Warranty
3. All components are covered by this limited warranty except expendable items, such as evaporative pads, media filter pads and nozzles. 4. If, within the warranty period, any Herrmidifier residential humidifier unit or component requires service, it must be performed by a competent heating and/or air conditioning contractor (preferably the installing contractor).