User manual APRILAIRE 700

[. . . ] Humidifiers Owner's Manual For Models 350, 360, 400, 500, 600 & 700 Includes Safety & Operating Instructions and Warranty Information READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Principle of Operation . . 1 Operating Instructions ­ Models 400, 600 & 700 · Automatic Mode . Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing. CAUTION Sudden operation may cause personal injury or property damage. Turn the Aprilaire Humidifier Control to "OFF" or lowest setting before servicing. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for your recent Aprilaire Humidifier purchase. [. . . ] Shut off the hot water supply before disconnecting or tapping into any hot water supply line. -7- TABLE OFMAINTENANCE ANNUAL CONTENTS For best performance, we recommend that you replace the Water Panel evaporator in your Aprilaire Humidifier at least annually with the exception of Model 400 which should be changed twice per heating season. If you have a Humidifier Control equipped with a "Change Water Panel" indicator light, it will be lit (during operation only) when it is time to change your Water Panel. To purchase a new Water Panel: · Call the installer of your Aprilaire Humidifier. · Use our "Dealer Locator" at: www. aprilaire. com · Look in the Yellow Pages under Humidifying Apparatus or Heating & Air Conditioner Contractors. · If none of the above is successful and you still need information, please feel free to write us. · Purchase only Genuine Aprilaire Water Panels to maintain performance. If your humidifier is equipped with an Automatic Humidifier Control with Water Panel change indicator, after replacing the Water Panel, turn the control knob to the "Test/Reset" position until the "Change Water Panel" light blinks to reset its timer. (Blower must be operating and furnace calling for heat. ) Be sure to turn the control knob back to it's original setting. TABLE OFSUMMER SHUTDOWN ANNUAL CONTENTS 1. For Models 400, 500, and 600 close the bypass damper, which is a part of the humidifier, with the use of the small damper handle. Shut off the water supply to the humidifier by fully closing the saddle valve. Humidifier Control: No adjustment to the Humidifier Control is required for summer shutdown. (Applies to both Automatic and Manual Mode. ) TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DEALER INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Annual inspection and preventative maintenance of your total heating system is important for efficient and safe operation. Call your Aprilaire dealer for humidifier service and maintenance inspection. -8- TABLE OF CONTENTS PERIODIC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE NOTE: Periodic inspection and preventative maintenance of your total heating system is important for efficient and safe operation. Your heating contractor should include humidifier service at the same time. All models are equipped with a water delivery system that includes a water feed tube, in-line water strainer and orifice as shown below. These parts should be inspected and/or cleaned periodically to assure continued proper humidifier performance. WATER LINE INSPECTION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS WATER FEED TUBE OUTLET COMPRESSION NUT ORIFICE 1. Remove the in-line strainer from inside the inlet side of the valve by using a small nail or wire. Flush the in-line strainer clean or replace with a new strainer, Service Department, Part No. Inspect the water feed tube by gently flexing it and looking for cracks or signs of wear. Remove the orifice from the copper or plastic water feed tube and make sure this small opening is unplugged. SOLENOID VALVE INLET IN-LINE STRAINER INLET COMPRESSION NUT 90-1053 9. Flush the drain line with water under pressure to clear it of any debris, and slip it back onto the drain fitting. [. . . ] Pull out the Water Panel evaporative assembly (3) by grasping at the top and tipping out. Follow the instructions below depending upon the type of distribution tray in your humidifier: For trays with a synthetic fabric liner: Lightly scrape out or brush off any mineral deposits, being careful not to stretch or loosen the synthetic fabric liner. Soaking the tray in vinegar or a lime-removing agent is helpful when trying to remove stubborn mineral deposits. For trays with granular coating: Do not scrape off the granular coating, but lightly scrape out any mineral deposits and clean the "V" notches (5). [. . . ]