Honeywell HE220 User manual

69-1111EF-05
HE220 and HE260
By-Pass Flow-Through
Humidifier
INSTALLATION GUIDE/OWNER’S MANUAL
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WELCOME
To the comfortable world of humidified air. When you use your Honeywell humidifier,
notice that your skin is not as dry, and that your scratchy throat and irritated nasal
passages that aggravate allergies and asthma are steadily improving.
You have also taken the first step in reducing the zapping you create when you walk on
your carpet and then touch your TV, computer, metal door knob or your pet. Your
furniture and woodwork are also benefitting from the difference that humidified air
makes.
Congratulations! You have just made a great investment in improving the comfort of
your home.
APPLICATION
This kit contains your new Honeywell HE220 or HE260 Humidifier, H8908 Humidistat
and all the accessories required for installation.
HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS
Your Honeywell humidifier uses the principle that vapor (evaporated water) is created
when warm air blows over a water soaked area. As the vapor circulates, the relative
humidity rises.
Your humidity control monitors the relative humidity and activates the humidifier
accordingly. The humidifier water supply disburses water evenly over the humidifier
pad. The warm dry air from the furnace passes over the humidifier pad and picks up
the moist air to circulate it through your home.
Humidified air feels warmer and more comfortable so you may be able to lower your
thermostat heating setpoint and save money on your heating fuel bills. The end result
is that your humidifier gives you a comfortable environment that is also energy
efficient.
IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions and keep them in your records.
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Required Accessories (Included)
Table 1. Required Accessories
Quantity Accessory Illustration
3 ft (0.93m) Bypass ducting including:
•6 in. (155 mm) diameter flexible
duct
•Starter collar (flanged)/Summer
shut-off damper
•Plain collar
•Connecting straps (2)
20 ft (6.2m) 18 gauge, two-strand thermostat
wire
20 ft (6.2m)
10 ft (3.1m) 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) OD feed water tubing
1/2 in (12.7 mm) ID drain tubing
1 bag Connecting and mounting hardware:
•Wire nuts (4)
•No. 8 sheet metal screws (18)
•Drain tube clamp
•Feed tube mounting clamps (6)
•Brass inserts (2)
•Plastic compression rings (2)
M31002
FLEXIBLE DUCT
M31001
PLAIN COLLAR
M31019
STARTER COLLAR/
DAMPER
M31077
CONNECTING
STRAP
THERMOSTAT WIRE
M31006
M31007
PLASTIC TUBING
M31009
WIRENUT
M31014
DRAIN TUBE CLAMP
M31012
PLASTIC RING
M31011
BRASS INSERT
M31015
SHEET METAL SCREW
#8
M31020
CLAMP
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1 Sail switch
1 H8908 Humidistat
1 bag Saddle Valve Assembly:
•Saddle valve and top clamp (1)
•Threaded bottom clamp (1)
•Bolts (2)
•Rubber gasket (1)
•Brass insert (1)
•Brass nut (1)
•Plastic compression ring (1)
1 Plug-in transformer
As needed Duct Tape Not included
Table 1. Required Accessories (Continued)
Quantity Accessory Illustration
M31008
SAIL
SWITCH
HumidityControl
Régulateurd'humidité
-20¡F
-10¡F
0¡F
+10¡F
+20¡F
Over20¡F
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
HUMIDITY
SETTING
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
-30¡C
-25¡C
-20¡C
-10¡C
-5¡C
Over0¡C
H8908 HUMIDISTAT
M31010
BRASS COMPRESSION NUT
M31013
M31012
PLASTIC RING
M31011
BRASS INSERT
M31000
SADDLE VALVE
ASSEMBLY
SADDLE VALVE
BOLTS
BOTTOM
CLAMP
RUBBER
GASKET
TOP CLAMP
Honeywell
M31021
TRANSFORMER
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Required Tools
Tools required for installation include:
• Tin snips.
• Screwdriver.
• Adjustable or open-end wrench.
• Level.
• Work Gloves (preferably cut resistant)
• Safety Glasses
• Battery-powered Drill, punch or awl.
CAUTION
Voltage Hazard.
Use a battery-powered drill to avoid electrocution if inadvertently coming into
contact with water in plumbing lines.
INSTALLATION
Preparing for the Installation
Be sure to identify all the required (Table 1) accessories (included) and make sure the
appropriate tools are available before beginning the installation.
Determining Best Location for Humidifier
CAUTION
Temperature and Static Pressure Hazard.
Can cause property or equipment damage.
Locate humidifier where ambient temperature is between 32°F (0°C) and
160°F (71°C).
Do not install humidifier where freezing temperatures could occur.
Be sure supply plenum static pressure is no greater than 0.4 in. wc and water
pressure is no greater than 124 psi.
• Select a location for the humidifier on the supply (warm air stream) plenum.
See Fig. 1.
• Select a location that cannot damage the air conditioner A-coil during installation.
• Do not locate the humidifier on the furnace body.
• Allow adequate clearance in front of and above the humidifier so you can easily
remove the cover to perform routine maintenance.
— Mount the humidifier at least 3 in. (78 mm) above the furnace body to allow
adequate space for the solenoid valve and drain line.
— Mount the humidifier in a conditioned space to prevent freezing.
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Fig. 1. Typical humidifier installation locations.
Selecting Water Supply Location
• Use either hard or soft water in the humidifier and either hot or cold water. The
water flow rate, with the humidifier running, is 3.5 gal/hr (13 liters/hr) to flush the
pad and provide moisture for evaporation.
• Make sure that the 20 ft (6.2m) of feed water tubing provided is adequate to
connect the water supply (saddle valve) with the humidifier solenoid valve.
Locating Closest Floor Drain
• Select location with access to a floor drain to provide drainage for air conditioner
condensation and humidifier drainage.
• If you do not have a drain available, we recommend that you install the Honeywell
Whole House Drum or Disk Humidifier. Make sure that the 10 ft (3.1m) of drain
tubing is adequate to reach from the humidifier drain connection to the floor drain.
Selecting Location for S688 Sail Switch
• Select a location for the sail switch in the cold air return duct where the sail is in the
direct path of an unrestricted air stream.
— Sail switch detects when furnace fan is operating.
• Select a location where the air duct is at least 12 in. (305 mm) deep and 8 in. (203
mm) wide to allow operation of the sail without affecting the smooth flow of air in the
duct.
— Airflow at the location can be vertical (up or down) or horizontal.
IMPORTANT
Mounting the S688 in warm air supply duct can reduce the sail life.
M12808B
HORIZONTAL
DOWN
FLO
LOWBOY
RETURN
RETURN
RETURN
HIGHBOY
RETURN
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• Mount the switch at least 6 in. (152 mm) upstream from an elbow or junction, and at
least 15 in. (381 mm) downstream from an elbow or junction.
• Locate the switch on the opposite side of the duct from the air entrance. (See Fig.
1-3 in S688 Installation Instructions.)
Selecting Location for Humidistat
• Select a location for the humidistat on the return plenum or on the wall in the living
space.
— Mounting on the return plenum is the easiest installation for the control wiring
circuit.
For return duct mounting, the humidistat should be mounted upstream from the
humidifier or bypass so that it is properly sensing the relative humidity of the living
space. Locate the control at least 8 in. (203 mm) upstream from the humidifier in the
return air duct. (See Fig. 2.)
Fig. 2. Selecting duct location for humidistat.
Locating Closest 120V Electrical Outlet
• Select location with access to an outlet. If not available, contact an electrician to
have one installed.
• Make sure that the humidifier cord is adequate to reach from the humidifier to the
outlet.
• Make sure that the 20 ft (6.2m) of thermostat wire is adequate to reach from the
humidifier solenoid, to the sail switch, to the humidistat.
Installing the Humidifier
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not cut or drill into any air conditioning or electrical accessory.
ALTERNATE LOCATION
RETURN
AIR
RETURN
AIR
6 in. (152 mm)
MINIMUM 15 in. (381 mm)
MINIMUM
BEST
LOCATION
RETURN AIR DUCT M12831A
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CAUTION
Sharp Edges Installation Hazard.
Can cause personal injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.
1. Turn off power to the air handing system at the circuit breaker.
2. Draw a level line on the plenum in the location chosen for the humidifier.
(Leveling assures optimal humidifier performance.)
3. Locate the template (form number 69-1650 included in the box). For the
HE220 model, cut out the template along the dotted line.
4. Tape the template in position and trace around the template.
5. Remove the template and carefully cut the rectangular opening.
6. Disassemble the humidifier; remove the cover and take out the humidifier pad
assembly. See Fig. 3.
Fig. 3. Disassembling humidifier.
7. Make sure the humidifier housing is level, then position it in the opening so the
plastic tabs are in place on the lower sheet metal edge of the opening. Use pli-
ers, as necessary, to flatten cut edges. See Fig. 4.
8. Secure the humidifier housing to the opening at the top and bottom using sheet
metal screws.
M12304B
WATER
FEED NOZZLE
FRAME
HUMIDIFIER
HOUSING
WATER
FEED TUBE
HUMIDIFIER
PAD ASSEMBLY
COVER
SIDEWALL
BY-PASS SIDEWALL
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Fig. 4. Installing humidifier on duct.
9. Use the 6 in. (155 mm) starter collar as a template to mark the opening for the
bypass.
10. Carefully cut the opening for a 6 in. (155 mm) starter collar. See Fig. 5. Use a
drill, punch or awl to start the cut in the middle of the circle. Cut in an outward
spiral to assist in controlling the cut.
Fig. 5. Cutting bypass opening.
11. Assemble the summer shutoff damper into the starter collar. Verify that the
damper rotates freely between the open and closed positions. Make sure the
handle is accessible. Mark the damper Closed position as Summer and the
Open position as Winter. See Fig. 6.
DUCT
LEVEL
SHEET METAL
SCREWS (4)
PLASTIC
TABS (2)
DRAIN TUBING
M20171A
OPENING
TO AIR DUCT
STARTING
HOLE
6 IN. ROUND TEMPLATE
M20172
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Fig. 6. Installing the starter collar.
12. Remove liner to expose foam adhesive. Position starter collar over opening.
13. Slide one end of the flexible ducting over the starter collar and secure with one of
the connecting straps.
SUMMER
WINTER
M20173A
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