FLOW-THROUGH FURNACE HUMIDIFIER Model 6000 Installation/Operating Instructions
Model 6000 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 a Drum Style humidifier? COMMENT: 24 Hrs of operation means continues humidifier operation. This unit delivers sufficient moisture to humidify the average home up to 3200 sq ft.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier 3 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: MODEL 6000 FLOW THROUGH HUMIDIFIER • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS HUMIDIFIER. SELECTION OF LOCATION TO MOUNT THE HUMIDIFIER • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE. • WHEN DRILLING OR CUTTING INTO DUCTING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE AIRCONDITIONING COILS OR OTHER FURNACE APPARATUS. • THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED ON 10” WIDE DUCTING MINIMUM.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier BAD INSTALLATION BAD INSTALLATION Figure 2 SUPPLY DUCT WARM AIR Figure 4 RETURN DUCT COLD AIR SUPPLY DUCT WARM AIR Bypass damper not open RETURN DUCT COLD AIR Air conditioning A-frame blocking the air flow Unit installed too low Unit draining to a bucket 1. The humidifier body is installed too low and will be difficult to work on. 2.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier BAD INSTALLATION Figure 6 SUPPLY DUCT WARM AIR 5 PREPARING THE HUMIDIFIER FOR INSTALLATION RETURN DUCT COLD AIR Bypass required is more than 30" and installer is using flex tube Model 6000 humidifiers must be mounted on the return (cold air) duct only. Always ensure that wiring, water supply tube, and water drainage tube do not come into contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges. Replace any component at the first sign of wear.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier 4. Gently re-direct the two red wires exiting the right hand side of the digital humidistat top console so that they exit the top console from the left hand side, same side as the two black wires (fig. 10) Figure 10 5.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier Figure 14 6. Install the evaporator pad assembly by hooking the slanted tabs on the Evaporator Pad Frame onto the tabs on the back of the humidifier cabinet. MAKE SURE THE OPEN END OF THE NOZZLE IS FACING YOU. 7. Firmly insert the water tube into the nozzle. STEP #3: MOUNTING THE BYPASS COLLAR AND DAMPER The humidifier comes with a Collar and Damper mounting template – If possible ensure that the bypass collar will be level to the humidifier duct connection.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier 4. Select the most convenient location for connecting the self piercing needle valve, On a cold water pipe. Connect the needle valve as shown (fig 19), the hardware shown is supplied in the needle valve kit. Once the the valve is connected to a pipe as shown, TURN THE VALVE CLOSED ALL THE WAY, and then open so water can flow to the humidifier. Check all fittings for leaks and tighten/repair if necessary. 1. Make sure all water connections are secure and do not leak.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier 6. Once the unit has been running for approx 3-4 minutes you will see a small amount of water trickling out of the drain tube. If the unit has turned on and the green light is on but no water is trickling refer to the trouble shooting section in the Maintenance Guide.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier OPTIONAL SETTING # 1 (FIG. 26.) Humidifier ON: When pressure switch senses air-flow in the furnace duct Humidifier ON : A temperature rise of 4°C in one minute and a temperature greater than 30°C Humidifier OFF: A temperature drop of 2°C in one minute and a temperature less than 35°C • This setting will be useful when you find that the humidifier is shutting off too early or if the humidifier is cycling off in the middle of a furnace cycle.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier 11 number on the left of the display is the actual relative humidity being sensed. DIGITAL DISPLAY WHEN HUMIDIFIER HAS REACHED THE SET POINT (FIG 34) Figure 31 When the relative humidity being sensed raises above the set point the humidifier does not need to run and the control display will be similar to above – It will show two numbers and a pointing finger.
Model 6000 Flow Through Humidifier (by the thermostat) the humidifier will cycle OFF – You will know because the green “HUMIDISENSE” LED (fig. 23) on the front of the humidifier will turn OFF. CONTROLLING THE HUMIDITY LEVEL The digital humidistat with this humidifier is to control the amount of moisture added to the air in your home – It will sense the relative humidity level in the air and work as an ON/OFF switch to control the humidifier, regardless of whether your furnace is on or not.
