GeneralAire Water Savor Installation Instructions Manual

Canada: GF-WSAVOR

Canada: GF-WSAVOR

Water Savor™ Controller

USA: GFI #7081

Installation Instructions

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I. Safety

WARNING! Improper electrical wiring can result in fi re, failure, or loss of humidity control.

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Disconnect electrical power before installing or servicing. Failure to disconnect electrical
power may result in injury or death. All local building and electrical codes must be followed.

Congratulations! You have decided to save money and the environment by installing the Water

Savor™ Controller. The Water Savor™ Controller is an electronic device that controls the amount of
water used by a  ow-through by-pass humidi er; part of which would normally be wasted down the
drain.

The Water Savor™ Controller should be installed by a licensed technician. Failure to properly install
or operate the Water Savor™ may result in property damage, personal injury or humidity levels that are less than desired. Read instructions
carefully to safely achieve maximum humidity and water savings.

Safety questions regarding the Water Savor™ Controller may be directed to General Filters, Inc.
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: [phone]; USA CUSTOMERS: [phone].

II. Application:

When there is a call for humidity, the Water Savor™ Controller cycles 24vac of power to the humidi ers solenoid valve. Settings can be adjusted
1-6 (See Figure 3) to ensure that the humidi er will work at full capacity while also saving the maximum amount of water as possible.

III. Installation Instructions:

Precautions:

WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before beginning installation. After installation is complete and before leaving, check to ensure the

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humidi er is functioning as intended.

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Mounting:

1. Chose a location for the Water Savor™. To prevent water damage, mount to the side or above the humidi er (See Figure 1). Never install
below the humidifi er. Some solenoid valve wires are long enough to connect directly to the Water Savor™. If not, additional wire may be

required.

2. Mount the Water Savor™ on the duct using the (2) #8 X 3/4 PHILLIPS HEX screws provided.

Figure 1 Figure 2

NEVER install below the humidifi er.
Mount to the side or above the unit.

Wiring Instructions (Wire is not included. 18 gage wire is recommended.):

3. Connect the two humidi er solenoid wires to the screw terminals labeled: “24VAC TO SOLENOID” (See Figure 2).

4. Connect the 24VAC power source wires (1 from humidistat & 1 from transformer) to the screw terminals labeled “24VAC IN” (See Figure 2).

IV. Recommended Water Savor™ Dip Switch Settings

1. Refer to the Recommended Dip Switch Settings Chart (Table; next page) to  nd the Water
Savor™ setting that matches the applicable humidi er model.

2. Use a small  at head screw driver to adjust the Water Savor™ to the applicalble setting
(See Figure 3).
1-6 settings (1 = maximum water savings; 6 = minimum water savings).

3. Only one setting should be ON at a time. (See Figure 3).

Figure 3

ON POSITION

OFF POSITION

WSC WaterSavor Controller Installation Manual

V. Customized Water Savor™ Settings (to ensure maximum water savings):

1. Start by using the recommended setting for your humidi er. If your humidi er is not on a Table below, start at setting #6 (minimum savings).

2. Maintain the recommended setting for 3 days. This allows time for humidity to migrate and stabilize throughout the home.

3. After 3 days at the recommended setting, record humidity levels by using a humidity gage, or simply determine how the humidity feels in
the home. If humidity has not dropped, move on to step 4 to save even more water.

4. Switch the setting on the dip switch to one number less than the current setting. For example; if your current
setting is at #3, turn #3 setting to OFF and turn setting #2 ON (see Figure 4, to right).

5. Maintain the new setting for 3 days, again to allow humidity time to absorb and migrate throughout the home.

6. After 3 days at the new setting, again record what the humidity is in your home by using a humidity gage or
judging how the humidity feels in the home.

7. If the humidity dropped, change back to the previous setting. This would indicate your humidi er’s optimum water saving capabilities.

8. If the humidity did not drop, repeat steps 3 & 4, until you  nd the optimum setting.

RECOMMENDED DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

Model

Hot Cold

Setting

GeneralAire

SL16 5 3
1042 / 1042WSC 5 3
1099LHS 5 4
570 / 570WSC 5 3
900 / 900WSC 5 3

Model

Hot Cold

Setting

Honeywell

HE220 5 4
HE240 5 4
HE260 5 4
HE265 5 4
HE280 5 4

Model

Hot Cold

Setting

Skuttle
Lennox

SK 2000 5 4
SK 2001 5 4
SK 2002 5 4
HCWB3-12 5 4

HCWB3-17 5 4

Model

Goodman
Desert Springs

HE12A / HE12M 5 3
HE17A / HE17M 5 3
HE12MB 5 3
HE17MB 5 3
DS-PFT 6 5

Hot Cold

Setting

Figure 4

ON

OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF

Model

Hot Cold

Setting

Aprilaire
White Rogers

AA 500 5 4
AA 600 5 4
AA 700 5 4
HFT2100 5 4
HFT2700 5 4

VI. Warranty

Your WaterSavor™ Controller is warranted to the consumer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of
installation. Defective units will be replaced without charge except for removal, reinstallation and transportation costs. To obtain a replacement
unit under this limited warranty, the consumer must send the defective unit to the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no liability in
connection with the installation or use of this product, except as stated in this limited warranty. The manufacturer will in no event be liable for
incidental or consequential damages.

Warranty Registration - Keep a Copy For Your Records

Cut Out to Mail

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Warranty Registration

Canada: GF-WSAVOR

USA: GFI #7081

Product Information

Serial Number: __________________________________________________
Model:__________________________________________________________
Installation Date Month: ___________Day: _________Year: __________

Owner Information

Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Address 2: _____________________________________________________
City: _______________________State: _________Zip Code: __________
Phone: ________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________

Contractor Information

Contractor Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Address 2: ______________________________________________________
City: ______________________State: _________Zip Code: ____________
Contractor Phone: _______________________________________________
Contractor Email: ________________________________________________

Register Online

www.GeneralAire.com / Support Center
www.cgfproducts.com/Warranty Registration

Or Mail

USA CUSTOMERS, MAIL TO:

General Filters, Inc
Attn: Warranty Dept.
43800 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48375
www.general lters.com

CANADIAN CUSTOMERS, MAIL TO:

Canadian General Filters, Ltd.
Attn: Warranty Dept.
400 Midwest Rd.
Toronto, ON M1P3A9 Canada
www.cgfproducts.com

Keep a copy for your records!

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