Air King 6000, 5000 User Manual
Model 5000/6000
Model 5000/6000
FLOW-THROUGH
FURNACE
HUMIDIFIER
Warranty
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide
WARRANTY
The manufacturer guarantees the for the period of one year from
the date of purchase, the product will be free of defects in
workmanship and/or material. As well the manufacturer offers a
life time warranty on the flow through humidifier body. During
the warranty period, we will replace or repair any defective part
at no charge if the product is returned prepaid to our factory.
This warranty does not cover any labor or shipping costs, or the
cost of replacement components as part of routine maintenance
(such as Flow Through Humidifier Evaporator Pads, Inlet water
Filters, or Orifice Fittings). Any damage or failure caused by
abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty installation, or improper
maintenance will not be covered by this warranty.
In order to make a claim on this warranty you must be the
original consumer of the product and you must contact the
manufacturer 1-800-465-7300 between 8 AM and 3:30 PM EST
Monday to Friday at the first sign of a defect. You will be required
to present to the manufacturer the original bill of sale showing
date of purchase, place of purchase, and model purchased.
Failure to meet these requirements will void your warranty.
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any bodily
injuries or damages to personal property or real estate whether
caused directly or indirectly by the product. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages and some states or provinces do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state and province to province.
SAVE THIS DOCUMENT AND ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT.
Date of Purchase Date Of Installation
Place of Purchase Brand and Model#
See attached table regards specific component warranty periods.
MAINTENANCE
REPLACING/REMOVING THE EVAPORATOR PAD. (REFER TO
FIGURES 1 A, B, C)
In order to ensure maximum performance you should replace the
evaporator pad at least once a year, Depending on the condition
of your water you may want to consider more frequent
replacement.
1. Turn off the power to the humidifier, Turn off the water supply
to the humidifier, Turn off your furnace.
2. Remove the humidifiers front cover, it is secured in place with
a plastic thumb screw.
3. Remove the black flexible water tube from the nozzle at the
top of the distribution tray (it is a push fit.), which supplies
water to the distribution tray.
4. Remove the evaporator pad assembly, lift the assembly up and
then out of the humidifier body.
5. Disassembly the evaporator pad assembly, The distribution tray
is secured to the filter frame via 4 integral tabs.
6. Once the distribution tray is off you will be able to remove the
evaporator pad.
7. Clean the distribution tray and filter frame using a mild soap
and warm water solution if required and replace the
evaporator pad.
8. Reattach the distribution tray to the filter frame, ensure all four
tabs are locked.
9. Reinstall the evaporator pad assembly into the humidifier
body, ensure the nozzle for the water tube (located on the top
of the distribution tray) is pointing out. The filter frame secures
to the humidifier body via slanted hooks on the filter frame
fitting into tabs on the humidifier body.
10. Firmly push the black flexible water tube back into the
nozzle.
11. Replace the humidifier front cover, and secure in place with
the plastic thumb screw.
12. Turn the power and water back on to the humidifier and turn
your furnace back on.
13. Check for and repair any leaks.
REPLACING/REMOVING THE INLET WATER FILTER
(REFER TO FIGURES 2 A, B, C)
The purpose of the inlet water filter is to protect the humidifier’s
orifice fitting and the solenoid valve, it is not cleaning or
disinfecting the water in any way, it is only stopping solids from
plugging these components. This filter should be checked if you
notice that the amount of water being supplied to the humidifier
has reduced. If you live in a area with hard (high mineral content)
water you may want to consider replacing this filter yearly.
1. Turn off the power to the humidifier, turn off the water supply
to the humidifier, Turn off your furnace.
2. Remove the bypass tube from the side of the humidifier.
3. Using a wrench disconnect the water supply.
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Figure 1.
ABC
4. The inlet filter is located inside the black orifice fitting. Using a
pointy object (i.e. nail), remove the inlet.
5. The filter should be fairly clean and free of depree,
6. Replace or clean the inlet filter if required. If punctured or
damaged, replace before operating the humidifier. Remember
this filter protects the orifice fitting and solenoid valve.
7. Reconnect the water supply.
8. Reconnect the bypass tube.
9. Turn the power and water to the humidifier back on. Check
for and repair any leaks.
10. Turn on your furnace.
CHECKING WATER FLOW TO THE HUMIDIFIER
DISTRIBUTION TRAY (REFER TO FIGURES 3 A, B, C)
The amount of water flowing to the distribution tray directly
affects the output of the humidifier. The humidifier has a built in
restrictor which will ensure efficient use of water while
maintaining maximum output. In the average home the amount
of water flowing out of the flexible water tube (supplying water to
the distribution tray) should be between 300 ml – 600 ml (10 fl
oz – 20 fl oz, US) in approx. 3 to 5 minutes. If necessary and you
want to check the amount of water flowing to the humidifier’s
evaporator pad follow the steps below. If you find that the
amount of water flowing is not enough you should check that the
self pierce needle valve is fully open and water is flowing freely
to the humidifier (disconnect the water supply from the
humidifier and allow the water to flow into a bucket – it should
be a relatively heavy stream), Check that there is no blockage
within the unit (ie the inlet water filter or the orifice connector.).
1. Get a 300 ml to 600 ml (10 oz – 20 oz) container (old pop or
water bottle) and a watch, clock or stop watch and a water
bucket.
2. Remove the front cover of the humidifier, it is held in place via
a plastic thumb screw.
3. Get the humidifier to cycle ON, - you can do this by getting
your furnace to go into heating mode and blowing hot air.
4. Once the Water starts to flow remove the flexible water supply
tube from the distribution tray, it is push fit into the nozzle on
the top of the distribution tray.
5. Allow the water from the water supply tube to flow into the
300 – 600 ml container and time how long it takes to fill the
container. Any overflow or spillage run into a bucket.
6. After the test is complete firmly replace the flexible water
supply tube into the nozzle on the top of the distribution tray.
7. Replace the front and secure with thumb screw.
8. Check for and repair any leaks.
REPLACING A SOLENOID VALVE OR AN ORIFICE
CONNECTOR (REFER TO FIGURES 4 A, B, C)
At some point it may become necessary to replace or check the
solenoid valve and or the orifice fitting. Follow the steps below to
complete this operation.
1. Turn off the power to the humidifier, turn off the water supply
to the humidifier, Turn off your furnace.
2. Remove the bypass tube from the side of the humidifier.
3. Remove the front cover from the humidifier (secured in place
with a thumb screw).
4. Remove the flexible black water supply tube from the top of
the distribution tray.
5. Feed the flexible black water supply tube through the
humidifier side.
6. Using a wrench disconnect the water supply to the solenoid
valve.
7. Depending on your installation in order to get better access it
may be a good idea to remove the side from the humidifier,
this is done by removing the 2 screws on the inside of the unit
which hold the side in place. However you should be able to
complete this replacement without removing the side.
8. Remove the 2 solenoid valve wires from their terminals and
using a screw driver remove the 2 screws which hold the
solenoid valve in place.
9. Remove the solenoid valve from the humidifier’s side – If
replacing a solenoid valve, replace the orifice fitting and water
inlet filter at the same time.
10. If replacing the orifice fitting only securely fix the solenoid
valve in place (place gently in a vise or hold with a wrench)
and using a wrench remove the orifice fitting from the valve.
11. Before installing the new orifice fitting ensure the threads are
clean on the solenoid valve.
12. When installing the new orifice fitting ensure you use Teflon
tape (white plumber’s tape) on the threads of the new fitting.
13. When replacing the orifice fitting replace the inlet water filter
at the same time.
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Model 5000/6000 Flow Through Humidifiers
Figure 2.
ABC
Figure 3.
ABC
14. Reinstall the solenoid valve onto the humidifier side, feed the
flexible black water supply tube back through the humidifier
side, reinstall the humidifier side (if removed) onto the
humidifier body and secure in place, reconnect the water
supply to the solenoid valve, replace the humidifier’s front
cover and secure in place, turn back on the water supply, turn
back on the furnace, and turn on the humidifier
15. Test your repair for leaks and repair if necessary.
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Figure 4.
AB C
Component
Item Description
Parts List/
Humidifier Model
Component
Number
Warranty
Period
Recommended
Maintenance
Humidifier Body 5000/6000 2 Lifetime Inspect yearly, clean with damp cloth.
Humidifier Side Panel 5000/6000 17 Lifetime Inspect yearly, clean with damp cloth.
Front Cover 5000/6000 16 Lifetime Inspect yearly, clean with damp cloth.
Distribution Tray 5000/6000 11 1 Year
Inspect when replacing evaporator pad,
clean in warm water and mild soap.
Replace if necessary.
Filter Holder 5000/6000 9 1 Year
Inspect when replacing evaporator pad,
clean in warm water and mild soap.
Replace if necessary.
Solenoid Valve 5000/6000 20 1 Year
Replace as required When replacing
replace the orifice fitting (item 21) and inlet
water filter (item 23) as well.
Orifice Fitting 5000/6000 21 N/A
Replace if plugged, dependant on water
condition. When replacing change the inlet
water filter (item 23) as well.
Inlet Water Filter 5000/6000 23 N/A
Replace as required, dependant on water
condition. Good idea to replace with the
evaporator pad (item 10)
Evaporator Pad 5000/6000 10 N/A
Inspect regularly, replace at least yearly,
dependant on water condition.
Bypass tube 5000/6000 8 1 Year Inspect regularly; replace if necessary.
Water Supply Tube 5000/6000 27 1 Year Inspect regularly; replace if necessary.
Water Drainage Tube 5000/6000 4 1 Year Inspect regularly; replace if necessary.
Needle Valve Assembly 5000/6000 15 1 Year Inspect regularly; replace if necessary.
24 Volt Transformer 5000/6000 13 1 Year Inspect regularly; replace if necessary.
Flexible Water Tube 5000/6000 14 1 Year Inspect regularly; replace if necessary.
Drain Insert 5000/6000 3 1 Year
Inspect when replacing evaporator pad,
clean in warm water and mild soap.
Replace if necessary.
Mechanical Humidistat 5000 1
1 year
mechanism,
lifetime on
housing.
Inspect regularly, Clean housing with damp
cloth – Replace mechanism as required
Digital Humidistat 6000 1
1 year
mechanism,
lifetime on
housing.
Inspect regularly, Clean housing with damp
cloth – Replace humidistat electronics as
required
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