Honeywell HE300, HE100 User Manual

Humidier

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HOMEOWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

Humidier

INTRODUCTION

Safety Denitions and Precautions .............. 2

Welcome .................................. 3

How is the humidier different from other

ow-through humidiers? ................... 3

How should I get started? .................. 3

How does the humidier work? ................. 4

YOUR NEW HUMIDIFIER

Which humidier model do I have? .............. 5

How is my humidier installed? ................. 6

What humidier parts do I need to know? ......... 7

What should I expect from my humidier?. . . . . . . . . 8

EVERYDAY OPERATION

How do I operate the humidier? ................ 9

How do I use the humidity control? ........... 9

What should my humidity setpoint be? ......... 9

What is a frost setting? ..................... 9

Humidier lights and button ................... 10

INTRODUCTION SERVICE

HUMIDIFIER

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OPERATION

EVERYDAY

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Replace the humidier pad ................... 11

What should I do at the end of the season? ...... 12

Troubleshooting ............................ 13

WARRANTY

5-Year Limited Warranty ..................... 14

NEED HELP? For assistance with this product please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com

or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

WARRANTY

Read and save these instructions.

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Safety Denitions and Precautions

Must be installed by a trained, experienced technician.

Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.

INTRODUCTION

Please read this manual completely. It is important that you understand how the humidier works, and how to

safely perform the require-d maintenance procedures. Read and understand all safety-related labels found on

and posted near the humidier. These labels provide additional instructions and important safety information.

Safety Denitions

These safety terms identify information you must read.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause bodily injury or property damage.

WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Electrocution Hazard.

The humidier uses 120 volts AC, which can cause death or serious injury. Take precautions when servicing the humidier or when removing the cover. If in doubt, unplug the humidier or disconnect HVAC equipment power before servicing.

CAUTION: Heavy Equipment and Water Hazard. Improper installation or misuse can cause death, blindness, and damage to home and HVAC equipment. Be sure you know how to turn the humidier off.

CAUTION: Condensation, Fire, and Freezing Water Hazard. Can cause failure of fan or limit control, or result in water damage to home.

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Welcome!

Congratulations on your new humidier.

The Honeywell Humidier provides the comfort of humidied air, with easier maintenance than traditional humidiers. We are sure the humidier will be a welcome addition to your home.

• How is the humidier different from other ow-through humidiers? All Models:

- The humidier operates automatically, just like a thermostat, to keep your home’s humidity at the desired

level.

- The humidier is easier to maintain: just change the pad once a year. The pad is easily accessible and does

not require tools to change it.

- The humidier can deliver humidity when it’s needed, not just when the heat is on. This allows you to achieve

ideal humidity levels in your home year-round.

Advanced Models:

- The humidier wastes less water than other ow-through humidiers.

• How should I get started? Your humidier must be installed by an HVAC professional. If the humidier has just been installed, it should either be running and humidifying your home, or waiting for a humidity call from

the humidity control.

INTRODUCTION

Once the humidier is running, all you have to do is use the humidity control to change the humidity to your

desired comfort.

Please read this manual completely for tips on getting the most out of your humidier. Read your humidity control manual and make sure you know how to operate your system. If you have questions, now or later, please refer to this manual or ask your installer.

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INTRODUCTION

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How does the humidier work?

DRY AIR

HUMIDIFIED AIR

OFFON

1. A call for humidity comes from the humidity control

provided with the humidier. The humidity control is connected to the humidier with wires.

2. The solenoid turns on, allowing water to run

through the humidier pad.

3. Air from your HVAC system ows through the pad,

picking up moisture from the humidier pad.

4. Your HVAC system fan delivers the humidied air

throughout your home.

5. When humidity in your home reaches the setpoint,

the humidity call ends and the solenoid turns off

the water owing across the pad.

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Which humidier model do I have?

The humidier is available in ve models with different sizes and/or features:

HE100 Delivers up to 12 gallons of humidity into your home. Suitable for homes up to 16,000 cubic feet

in size.

HE150 Delivers up to 12 gallons of humidity into your home. Suitable for homes up to 16,000 cubic feet

in size. Includes automatic damper, status, maintenance, service LEDs, and advanced

operation.

HE200 Delivers up to 17 gallons of humidity into your home. Suitable for homes up to 20,000 cubic feet

in size.

HE250 Delivers up to 17 gallons of humidity into your home. Suitable for homes up to 20,000 cubic feet

in size. Includes automatic damper, status, maintenance, service LEDs, and advanced

operation.

HE300 Delivers up to 18 gallons of humidity into your home. Suitable for homes up to 24,000 cubic feet

in size. Includes automatic damper, status, maintenance, service LEDs, and advanced

operation.

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Some activities in your home may create longer operating times for the humidier. Vented replaces, high exhaust from fans, or driers can reduce humidity in your home and make the humidier work harder.

Your professional installer or salesperson will have considered these and other factors when choosing the best humidier model for your unique situation.

This label displays the model number and date code of your humidier.

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How is my humidier installed?

Your HVAC professional installer will install the humidier in a proper location in your home, on either the Return or Supply duct of your HVAC system.

SUPPLY

RETURN

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RETURN

The humidier bypass model is installed directly onto the Supply (hot) or Return (cool) air duct of your HVAC system. Air ows through the humidier pad in the humidier into the duct for distribution throughout your

home.

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SUPPLY

The humidier fan model is commonly installed directly onto the Supply (hot) air duct of your HVAC system. The humidier’s fan draws air through the humidier pad in the humidier and back into the duct

for distribution throughout your home.

The fan model can be installed on the Return (cool) air duct, if the location permits. If a return-side installation is used, it is highly recommended to plumb warm water since humidity is produced by evaporation.

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What humidier parts do I need to know?

Your humidier installation includes the following parts and components that you should be familiar with:

A. Water Connection with Shutoff Valve

Provides the connection from your home water

supply to the humidier. Your installer may have used the saddle valve that came with the humidier, or may have chosen a different type of connection. This connection must include a shutoff valve for you to turn off water supply to the humidier, if necessary.

B. Water Supply Line

This 1/4-inch line brings water to the humidier from the water connection. Your installer may have

used plastic or copper supply line.

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C. Water Drain Line

This 1/2-inch hose drains water from the humidier

to a drain in your home.

D. LEDs (HE150/HE250/HE300 only)

The three lights indicate the humidier’s operational status and when service is required.

See “Humidier lights and button” on page 10.

E. RESET Button (HE150/HE250/HE300 only)

The RESET button is the only user button located on the humidier. Use the RESET button to manually reset the humidier when the Change Pad or Service LEDs are on. See “Humidier lights

and button” on page 10.

Power

The Fan model is plugged into a 120 volt AC household electrical outlet. Unplug the power cord

to turn off power.

The Bypass models are wired to a 15VA transformer. To turn off power to these models, trip the circuit to the junction box the transformer is

connected to.

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What should I expect from my humidier?

Honeywell wants to make sure you know what to expect from your humidier. Feel free to discuss these items with your installer:

• Achieving Humidity Setpoint. It may take up to a week of continuous operation to achieve the humidity

setpoint, especially if the home is dry when the humidier is installed. This also depends on such factors as weather, size of home, furnishings in the home, and insulation.

• Ideal Humidity. Home building industry experts cite 35% relative humidity as ideal for comfort and

safeguarding the home during the typical dry season. Adjust your humidity control to your comfort or until there is condensation on the windows. Lower the setpoint if condensation appears.

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HUMIDIFIER

• Unit Not Humidifying. If the humidier is not running but the humidity is below the setpoint, the humidity

control may have a frost protection setting to prevent window condensation from appearing. See “What is a

frost setting?” on the next page.

• Home Ventilation. Excessive ventilation sends moist air outside and replaces it with dry air. If the home is

drafty or has mechanical ventilators installed, it may be hard to maintain the humidity setpoint. If installing a ventilator, use a solution that retains moisture. An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is recommended.

• Cleaning Requirements. The humidier pad should be changed at least once a year. The water trays of the

humidier should be cleaned at that time. See Cleaning and Maintenance section for details.

• Energy Consumption. You may notice a slight increase in overall energy consumption when operating any

humidier. However, humidied air feels warmer than dry air. This allows you to lower the temperature setting on the thermostat. Every degree lower on the thermostat can save up to 3% on heating costs.

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