Aprilaire & 700 Owner's Manual
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AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER
The Best Cure For Dryness
OWNER'S MANUAL
FOR MODELS 448, 558, 568, 600, & 700
Includes Safety, Operating and Maintenance
Instructions and Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................Inside Front Cover
Principle of Operation ............................................................1
•Automatic Mode................................................................3
•Manual Mode ....................................................................5
Effect of Water Characteristics ..............................................7
Annual Maintenance ..............................................................8
Annual Summer Shutdown ....................................................8
Periodic Preventative Maintenance .......................................8
Models 448, 558 & 568 ..............................................10, 12
Model 600 ........................................................................13
Model 700 ........................................................................14
Limited Warranty..................................................................15
Replacement Record ............................................Back Cover
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER The Best Cure For Dryness OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MODELS 448, 558, 568, 600, & 700 Includes Safety, Operating and Maintenance Instructions and Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...Inside Front Cover Principle of Operation ...1 Operating Instructions •Automatic Mode...3 •Manual Mode ...5... -
Page 2: Introduction
However, if you still have difficulty in obtaining a replacement Water Panel evaporator, use the dealer locator in our web site (www.aprilaire.com) or look in the Yellow Pages under Humidifying Apparatus or Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors. Purchase only genuine Aprilaire Water Panels to maintain performance. -
Page 3: Principle Of Operation
Minimum Maintenance. The operating principle of your Aprilaire provides all of these advantages. Here, briefly, is the method: The Aprilaire Humidifier is installed to operate in conjunction with the furnace blower motor. When the Aprilaire Humidifier Control calls for humidity and the blower motor is operating, water flows to the distribution tray located at the top of the unit. - Page 4 Trouble-free perfor- mance and minimum maintenance are assured by the design fea- tures of the Aprilaire Humidifier. All unit housing parts that come in contact with water are non-metal and will never rust or corrode.
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Page 5: Operating Instructions
II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS There are 2 possible modes of operation of your Aprilaire Humidifier Control and an explanation of both modes follows: Automatic Mode: (Manual Mode-see pg 5) Your Aprilaire Humidifier Control is installed in the cold air return. During the first heating season, your Humidifier Control needs to be set initially to match your home’s condition. - Page 6 Aprilaire Humidifier Your Aprilaire Automatic Humidifier, is a high precision system that will accurately maintain the relative humidity in your home. For every 1º change in outdoor temperature, the control will automatically adjust the indoor relative humidity (RH) by...
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Page 7: Manual Mode
Manual Mode: (Automatic Mode – see pg 3) Your Aprilaire Humidifier Control is installed in the cold air return. It is important to anticipate a drop in outdoor temperature and reduce the setting accordingly to avoid excessive condensation. For exam- ple, with an outdoor temperature of 20°... - Page 8 Generally, the furnace blower motor must be operating for the Aprilaire Humidifier to function. After the humidifier has oper- ated for one minute and water is entering the unit and coming out at the drain, reduce the humidistat setting to the recommended inside relative humidity, depending on the outside temperature.
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Page 9: Effect Of Water Characteristics
Panel evaporator may be extended by using hard water, but in either case, the Water Panel evaporator is usually changed once a year. In the Model 448 Aprilaire Humidifier, these solids will build up on the evaporator surface, in the reservoir and pump section. This is why proper maintenance is important and necessary. -
Page 10: Annual Maintenance
For best performance, we recommend that you replace the water panel evaporator in your Aprilaire Humidifier annually. • Call the installer of your Aprilaire Humidifier. This information is often found on your equipment. • Call your heating and air conditioning dealer. - Page 11 Inspection and Service Instructions OUTLET COMPRESSION ORIFICE SOLENOID VALVE INLET IN-LINE STRAINER INLET COMPRESSION 1. Disconnect electrical power to the furnace and shut off water supply. 2. Disconnect the water line at the inlet compression nut. 3. Remove the in-line strainer from inside the inlet side of the valve by using a small nail or wire.
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Page 12: Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS APRILAIRE HUMIDIFIER MODEL WARNING! 120 volts may cause serious injury from electrical shock. Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing. MODEL 1. Note humidistat or control setting and turn dial to the “Off” position. 2. Disconnect electrical power and turn off water supply. -
Page 13: Reservoir Pump Sections
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS RESERVOIR PUMP SECTIONS WARNING! 120 volts may cause serious injury from electrical shock. Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing. IMPORTANT: Clean and refill reservoir, hose, pump and float every 30 days during heating season. A. TO CLEAN RESERVOIR 1. -
Page 14: Maintenance Instructions
Inspect the Water Panel evaporator (Stock No. 10 for Model 558 and Stock No. 35 for Model 568) and replace with a new Genuine Aprilaire Water Panel if necessary. Slide the Water Panel back into the Scale Control Insert with the black colored spot up and snap the black distributor tray back into place. -
Page 15: Model 600
Clean the insert frame of calcium deposits with a putty knife. Inspect Water Panel evap- orator (Stock No. 35 for Model 600) and substitute a new Genuine Aprilaire Water Panel if necessary. Slide the Water Panel back into the scale control insert with the black col- ored spot up and snap the black distribution tray back into place. -
Page 16: Model 700
Inspect the Water Panel evaporator (Stock No. 35) and replace with a new Genuine Aprilaire Water Panel if necessary. Slide the Water Panel evaporator back into the scale control insert with the red colored spot up and snap the black distribution tray (4) back into place. -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire unit is expressly warranted for one (1) year from date of instal- lation to be free from defects except, however, for the disposable water panel which will have to be replaced from time to time depending upon the amount of use. - Page 18 For the best in indoor air quality, ask your heating and cooling contractor about these fine Aprilaire products, or visit us www.aprilaire.com to solve your Indoor Air Comfort needs.
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Page 19: Replacement Record
SERVICE AND WATER PANEL REPLACEMENT RECORD Date Dealer Name... - Page 20 P.O. BOX 1467 • MADISON, WI 53701-1467 Products For Better Indoor Air Quality ™ DP #10005406 Printed in U.S.A.
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this manual does not tell you how to shut down for summer shutdown for the 700 series. also what months do you run the Aprilaire?
To shut down the Aprilaire 700 series humidifier for summer:
1. Close the water supply by shutting off the saddle valve.
2. Disconnect electrical power to the furnace.
3. Turn the Humidifier Control to “OFF” or the lowest setting.
The specific months of operation are not stated. However, humidifiers like the Aprilaire 700 series are typically used during the heating season, which usually falls in the colder months (fall through early spring).
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