FLOW-THROUGH FURNACE HUMIDIFIER Model 5000 Installation/Operating Instructions
Model 5000 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 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 3 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: MODEL 5000 FLOW THROUGH HUMIDIFIER • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS HUMIDIFIER. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE. • WHEN DRILLING OR CUTTING INTO DUCTING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE AIRCONDITIONING COILS OR OTHER FURNACE APPARATUS. • Measuring tape or ruler • Medium-grit sand paper • Pencil • Tape • THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED ON 10” WIDE DUCTING MINIMUM.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 4. The bypass damper is fully open. 5. The humidifier is mounted level on the duct. 6. There is nothing inside the duct behind the bypass collar and damper or the humidifier body. 1. The humidifier body and bypass collar and damper are not level. This will restrict air flow through the humidifier as well as create uneven air-flow over the evaporator pad and activating sensors. 7. The humidifier and bypass collar and damper are level. 2.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier BAD INSTALLATION Figure 5 SUPPLY DUCT WARM AIR RETURN DUCT COLD AIR Bypass tube and humidifier installed on the same duct 5 • INSTALLATION TIP: In this type of installation the installer should have mounted the bypass collar and damper in the most convenient location to run ducting back to the unit.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 6 Tilt the cover away from the body slightly (approx. 1/2") and then lift up the cover to free the hooks at the top of the unit. 2. Remove all loose components packaged inside and any packaging. With a firm pull, disconnect the water tube from the water nozzle and remove the evaporator pad assembly by sliding it toward the top of the humidifier, then lifting it out. (fig 8.) and any packaging.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 7 2. Drill three marked bypass collar mounting holes on the template using a 1/8" drill bit (not supplied) 3. Using a 3/8" drill by (not supplied) drill a hole inside the circular area marked collar cut out. 4. Using the 3/8" hole drilled in step 3 as a starting point cut out the Collar Cut Out area marked on the template using tin snips (not supplied) 5. Mount the bypass collar and damper (fig. 12) using the remaining three screws from the installation package.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 8 5. YOU MUST RUN A DRAINAGE TUBE FROM THIS UNIT. Select a convenient location for running the 1/2" drainage tube, 15 ft supplied. Before you connect the tubing to the drain fitting on the bottom of the unit, slip the 1/2" hose clamp (supplied) over the tubing (fig 17). Push the tubing over the fitting and secure in place with the hose clamp. Figure 17 3.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier humidifier cabinet, behind the bypass tube. Connect the two ends of the transformer leads to the humidifier terminals marked “24 VAC IN” 4. At any point along the transformer leads (most convenient location to connect the transformer low voltage wire to the humidistat low voltage wire) carefully cut the insulation between the two conductors and separate them approx 3” (fig 20). 5. Cut one of the conductors and strip (approx. 3/4”) the insulation from both ends ( fig 21).
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier 7. After about 5 minutes of running turn your thermostat down so the furnace cycles off. IT IS IMPORTANT TO ALLOW THE FURNACE TO CYCLE OFF VIA THE THERMOSTAT AND NOT THE MAIN FURNACE SWITCH, AS ALL FURNACES WILL RUN A COOL DOWN TO ALLOW HEAT TO CIRCULATE OUT OF THE FURNACE HEATING CHAMBER.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier OPTIONAL SETTING # 2 (FIG27.) 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 55°C 11 have the same ON temperature requirements. This is ensuring an efficient use of water as there is a minimum air temperature to efficiently evaporate water.
Model 5000 Flow Through Humidifier the relative humidity level in the air and work as the main ON/OFF switch to control the humidifier, regardless of whether your furnace is on or not. BYPASS AIR ADJUSTMENT, SUMMER SHUTDOWN, AND YEARLY MAINTENANCE At the beginning of the heating season it may take sometime to build up the relative humidity level in your home to the desired level.
