Steam Humidifier Model 800 Residential Steam Humidifier Owner’s Manual Includes Safety & Operating Instructions and Warranty Information READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Principles of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Figure 1 – Fill and Drain System and Canister Thank you for your recent Aprilaire humidifier purchase. We appreciate your business and are pleased to add your name to our growing list of customers. You have invested in the highest quality equipment available. Aprilaire manufactures whole-house indoor air quality products and is a recognized leader in the heating and air conditioning industry.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS AND EFFECT OF WATER CHARACTERISTICS Your Model 800 Steam Humidifier can be installed to operate using 120 Volts, 208 Volts or 240 Volts. The higher the voltage, the higher the potential output: Voltage Rated Output 120 Volts 4 lbs./hour (11.5 gallons/day maximum) 208 Volts 7 lbs./hour (20.5 gallons/day maximum) 240 Volts 8 lbs./hour (23.
TABLE 1 – Display Panel (continued) Indicator Light Function Solid Green Normal Operation. Humidistat is calling for steam and humidifier is operating. Solid Yellow Humidifier is operating but is not delivering steam at rated capacity. Occurs if humidifier has operated for 168 hours at less than rated capacity due to low water conductivity. Light will turn green once water conductivity increases and humidifier is delivering rated capacity. Flashing Green Humidifier is preparing to drain.
Automatic Mode Manual Mode Figure 3 – Manual Mode Figure 2 – Automatic Mode 90-1235B Your Aprilaire Humidifier Control must be installed in the cold air return duct. During the first heating season, your Humidifier Control needs to be set initially to match your home’s condition. Please follow these steps when adjusting your control (refer to Figure 2). 1. Turn the dial setting knob to “5”, which is within the normal range.
Test/Reset Table 4 – Automatic Humidifier Control Operation Guide The Test/Reset feature allows the humidifier operation to be checked even if there is no call for humidity. See “Check the Humidifier Operation” on page 13. Condition Solution Condensation on windows. Reduce the setting on the control dial by 1 increment. Additional Information – AUTOMATIC MODE Lack of humidity. Increase the setting on the control dial by 1 increment. Humidifier does not turn on.
To Replace the Canister additional information Be sure to keep fireplace dampers closed when not in use. They provide an excellent escape route for heat, as well as humidity. Replace the canister annually and when prompted by the “Service” light. Use Only Genuine Aprilaire Model 80 Canister. On occasion, indoor moisture producing activities such as clothes drying, cooking, showers, etc., may raise the humidity level higher than it should be, even though the Aprilaire humidifier is not operating.
Limited Warranty Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire humidifier unit is expressly warranted for five (5) years from date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship except, however, for the disposable steam canister which will have to be replaced from time to time depending upon the amount of use.
