Honeywell HE220 Owner's Manual - Page 9

HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER AND INSTALLATION KIT TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HUMIDIFIER Problem Water leakage No water to drain. Air leakage Low humidity High humidity Table 3. Troubleshooting Humidifier. What to look for What to do Leaking joints. Shut off water. Tighten connections. Brass tubing inserts Verify that brass tubing inserts are used. Saddle valve leaking. Verify rubber pad is installed on saddle valve. Electrical Verify control circuit wiring. Check all connections. Humidistat Turn humidistat up and down and listen for contact to click. Humidifier power Verify that outlet has power. Sail switch Remove sail cover; turn on furnace fan and listen for faint click. Verify that sail can move freely in duct; check sail switch instructions to trim sail, if necessary. Solenoid After verifying other wiring components, turn on furnace fan, turn humidistat up and down, and listen for solenoid to click. Plumbing Verify plumbing connections. Check for kinks. Saddle valve Verify that needle pierces water line and then backs out needle to open valve. Humidifier Remove cover and verify that water flows into distribution tray. Drain tubing Verify no obstructions. Check duct joints Seal with duct tape. Furnace blower not operating. • Reset circuit breaker or check for blown fuse. • Check that the furnace power is on. • Check all external wiring connections. • Check the humidity control setting. • Call a professional heating contractor. Rapid air changes. Drafts (cold air is dry and is an added load to the humidifier). • Keep doors and windows closed. • Close fireplace damper when not in use. • Keep exhaust fan running time to a minimum. • Seal around doors and windows. Condensation on walls. • Turn off humidity control and water until condensation is completely evaporated. Heavy condensation on windows. • Turn humidity control down low enough to eliminate condensation caused by moisture from bathing, mopping, cooking, etc. If moisture persists, more ventilation is needed. 9 69-1645EF