Braeburn 229100 Owner's Manual

HUMIDISTAT OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE OWNERS MANUAL WITH HOME OWNER.
I. SAFETY
WARNING! Improper electrical wiring can result in fire or loss of humidity
control. Disconnect electrical power before installing and servicing. Failure to
disconnect electrical power may result in injury or death. The wiring must
conform to all building codes and ordinances as required by local and
national code authorities having jurisdiction for this installation.
The 229100 must be installed by a qualified Technician. Failure to properly
install the 229100 may result in property damage or personal injury.
Homeowners must read instructions and understand the operation of the
229100 and the humidifier(s) it controls.
Improper operation can result in over or under humidification. Over
humidification can result in condensation, structural damage and mold.
Condensation within a building's structure can cause loss of structural
strength. Condensation can also enable mold and mildew growth resulting in
personal injury and damage to building structure and contents.
II. APPLICATION
The 229100 humidistat provides low voltage control of humidifiers installed in
central heating systems. The humidistat has a SPST switch and is designed
for mounting on the return air duct.
RANGE: 10% to 85% RH ELECTRICAL RATING: 30 VAC / 60 VA
OPERATION
Set the control knob to the desired humidity
setting. The recommended setting for
optimum humidification is 30% to 50%. The
vertical position on the knob is approximately
42% RH.
Setting the humidistat above or below the
recommended settings may not provide
satisfactory results for your home.
229100
OUTDOOR RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURE SETTING
40°F 4°C 45
30°F -1°C 40
20°F -7°C 35
10°F -12°C 30
0°F -18°C 25
-10°F - 23°C 20
-20°F -29°C 15
WIRING
WARNING! Disconnect electrical power before beginning installation.
The wiring must conform to all building codes and ordinances as required by
local and national code authorities having jurisdiction for this installation.
Refer to the following wiring diagrams.
CHECKOUT
With furnace in operation, turn humidistat to "ON" position. Observe
humidifier operation.
SETTINGS
WARNING! Do not set relative humidity too high during cold weather. Over
humidification can result in condensation, structural damage and mold.
Condensation within a building's structure can cause loss of structural
strength. Condensation can also enable mold and mildew growth resulting in
personal injury and damage to building structure and contents.
Refer to OPERATION for proper settings.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
No Humidifier 1. Set thermostat to operate both furnace burner and blower.
Operation in Operation may be necessary for system power.
"ON" position
2. Check voltage at humidifier control terminals.
There should be no voltage for Power Humidifier.
Voltage should be 20-30 VAC for most others.
3. Inspect humidifier wiring. Refer to wiring diagrams.
DO NOT LEAVE IN "ON" POSITION, OVER HUMIDIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Humidifier 1. Humidity level in the home is higher than knob setting.
operation in Humidifier control will not operate the humidifier until
"ON" position humidity level is reduced.
only
Humidifier 1. When the humidity in the home is less than the knob
operation setting, the control will operate humidifier until the
continuous
humidity is higher. Reduce knob setting.
2. Use "ON" position. Verify that the humidifier operates.
3. Remove wires from control terminals. If humidifier
continues to operate, check solenoid valve.
Humidifier 1. Check voltage at humidifier control terminals.
turns on and
There should be no voltage for a Power Humidifier.
off repeatedly Voltage should be 20-30 VAC for most others.
2. If mounted on return air duct, make sure humidifier control
is at least 24" upstream of humidifier's air discharge.
DIAGNOSTIC STEPS