Honeywell HE120A1010 Owner's Manual - Page 6

HE120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER IMPORTANT Be sure the humidifier power is off and the humidifier water pan is empty. Vacation When leaving on vacation, turn off the humidifier water supply and your humidity control. Turn on the humidifier water supply and reset your humidity control when you return. CHECKING YOUR HUMIDIFIER OPERATION After winter startup or maintenance, use the following steps to check the humidifier operation: 1. Turn on the humidifier power and water supply. 2. Open By-Pass Damper (if installed). 3. Check the water level in the humidifier water pan; water level setting should be 1-3/8 in. NOTE: Turn the valve adjustment screw, located on the water valve inside the humidifier, clockwise to lower the water level and counter clockwise to raise it. 4. Turn the Humidity Control to the highest setting. 5. Check that the humidifier pad is rotating. 6. Reset the thermostat and Humidity Control to a comfortable setting. TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HUMIDIFIER Problem What To Look For Low humidity Furnace blower not • operating. • • • • Rapid air changes. • Drafts (cold air is dry • and is an added load • to the humidifier). • High humidity Condensation on • walls. Heavy condensation • on windows. What To Do 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. 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. Turn off the humidity control and water until condensation is completely evaporated. Turn humidity control down low enough to eliminate condensation caused by moisture from bathing, mopping, cooking, etc. If moisture persists, more ventilation is needed. 69-1110EF-02 6