Honeywell HE360A - Whole House Powered Humidifier User manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
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American Lung Association® Health House® Program and
Honeywell Working Together For Better Air
Did you know that the average person breathes 3400 gallons(12,870 liters) of air each
day * and spends 90% of that day inside?**
Indoor air quality products from Honeywell are designed to help make your home more
comfortable—from zoning products that allow you to control the temperature in
individual areas of the home to humidifiers and comfort control centers that help
balance the moisture content of your indoor air.
Honeywell is proud to be a partner of the American Lung Association® Health House®
program that provides guidelines for constructing homes with improved air quality and
ventilation.
For more information on ways to improve the air inside your home, please visit the
Health House website at:
www.healthhouse.org
and the American Lung Association website at: ww.lungusa.org
The American Lung Association and its Health House program do not endorse
products.
For more information about Honeywell Indoor Air Quality products, visit:
www.honeywell.com/yourhome
or call:
1-800-345-6770 x531
*EPA.National Air Quality 1999 Status & Trends.
**Indoor Air Pollution, An Introduction for Health Professionals, EPA, US Government Printing Office #1994-
523-217/81322.
IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions and keep them in your records.
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OPERATING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
HE360A
Your Honeywell HE360A Humidifier from Honeywell is
controlled by the H8908B Convertible Humidity
Control. The convertible humidity control is installed
either on an interior wall in the living area, or on the
return air duct. Choose the humidity control setting
using the combination relative humidity/outdoor
temperature setting scale on your humidity control
dial. Match the dial setting to the outdoor temperature
for optimizing the humidity level while reducing the
moisture condensation on your windows. The table
below can also be used to adjust the humidity control
to the recommended setting.
NOTE: As the outside temperature drops, the recommended humidity control setting
is lowered to accommodate for effects of dewpoint. These settings should
reduce the accumulation of moisture and ice on your windows and in other
areas of your home.
Some indoor activities such as cooking, showering and clothes drying can cause
excessive levels of humidity and start the accumulation of moisture on your windows.
NOTE: If this condition persists for more than a few hours, set the humidity control to
the lowest setting to turn off the humidifier. If the condition does not improve,
ventilate your home to remove the moisture.
HE360B
Your Honeywell HE360B Humidifier is controlled by the
Honeywell H1008 Automatic Humidity Control with
HumidiCalc+™ Software. The automatic humidity control
is mounted in the return air duct where it can be exposed
to the air stream of the return air.
At Outside
Temperature
Recommended
Control Setting
At Outside
Temperature
Recommended
Control Setting
-20°F (-29°C) 15 +10°F (-12°C) 30
-10°F (-23°C) 20 +20°F (-7°C) 35
0°F (-18°C) 25 Above 20°F (-7°C) 40
Humidity Control
Régulateur d'humidité
-20 °F
-10 °F
0 °F
+10 °F
+20 °F
Over 20 °F
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
HUMIDITY
SETTING
OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
-30 °C
-25 °C
-20 °C
-10 °C
-5 °C
Over 0 °C
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The HumidCalc+™ Software inside your automatic humidity control is designed to
measure or infer outdoor temperature and automatically adjust the humidity based on
the frost factor setting that the homeowner sets to allow for variances in furnace size,
window type and insulation.
The Automatic Humidity Control with HumidiCalc+™ requires some initial adjustments
when you first install your HE365B. For maximum humidification, set the H1008 to 10
and run the fan continuously. Check for condensation on windows after a cold night. If
there is no condensation, leave the setting at 10. If there is condensation, lower the
frost factor dial one setting. Continue to check for condensation on cold mornings until
the correct humidity setting is reached for your home. Allow two days between
adjustments to determine if further adjustment is necessary. Once you have tuned in
the proper setting, you should never have to adjust it again. HumidiCalc+™ takes over
and makes any future adjustments caused by varying outdoor temperatures, thus
reducing moisture build-up on windows while maintaining the optimal humidity level.
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 has a water supply that dispenses water evenly over a
humidifier pad. The warm dry air, from the furnace, passes over the humidifier pad and
picks up the moist air to circulate it throughout your home.
Humidified air feels warmer and more comfortable so you may be able to lower your
thermostat heating setpoint, which saves money on your heating fuel bills. The end
result is that your humidifier gives you a cleaner, more comfortable environment that is
also energy efficient.
MAINTAINING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
.A regular maintenance program prolongs the life of your humidifier and provides a
more comfortable home. Frequency of cleaning depends on the condition of your
water. You can use either hard or soft water in your humidifier, but hard water mineral
deposits are more difficult to clean than soft water deposits. Use the following
procedure to clean your Honeywell humidifier.
Humidity Level Recommended Setting
Insufficient humidity Increase the frost factor dial by one setting.
Condensation on windows Decrease the frost factor dial by one setting.
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WARNING
Serious Personal Injury Hazard.
Can cause electrical shock and injury from moving parts.
Disconnect power and shut off water supply before removing cover.
IMPORTANT
Never oil any part of the humidifier.
Every 1 to 3 Months (Depending on Water Quality)
1. Disconnect power and turn off humidifier water supply.
2. Remove the humidifier cover by unplugging the connector and loosening the
thumb screw. Grasp the cover near the bottom and pull toward you.
3. Remove humidifier pad assembly from humidifier by grasping top of tray and pull-
ing it toward you.
4. Lift the tray off the pad.
5. Gently pinch water nozzle catches inward until you can lift water nozzle off tray.
6. Carefully remove any mineral deposits from tray and frame. Be sure frame drain
hole is not blocked.
7. Disconnect drain hose from drain fitting on the bottom of the humidifier housing.
8. Clean the drain fitting, if necessary.
9. Bend the drain hose to loosen any mineral deposits.
10. Flush the drain hose with pressurized water (a running tap) to clean the hose.
11. Reattach the drain hose to the drain fitting.
12. Snap the water nozzle back on the tray.
13. Be sure the marked end of the pad is facing up. Place the tray on the new pad.
14. Place humidifier pad assembly in humidifier housing. Be sure water feed tube is
placed in guide slots.
15. Replace the humidifier cover.
16. See Checking Your Humidifier for Proper Operation section to verify operation.
End of Humidification Season
The humidifier needs to be cleaned and
shut off at the end of the heating season.
See Every 1 to 3 Months section, steps 1
through 15, to shut down for the season.
IMPORTANT
Be sure humidifier power is off.
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Vacation
The humidifier water supply and your humidity control can be turned off. Turn on
humidifier water supply and reset your humidity control when you return.
CHECKING YOUR HUMIDIFIER OPERATION
After winter startup or servicing, check the humidifier operation:
1. Turn on the humidifier power and water supply.
2. Turn H8908B Control to highest setting, or H1008A Control to test position; set
thermostat to 10°F (6°C) above room temperature.
NOTE: The H1008A Automatic Humidity Control stays in test mode for thirty minutes.
Then it automatically resets to the maximum frost factor setting. If system
checkout is not completed in thirty minutes, test mode can be extended by
turning dial setting back and then returning it to test mode.
3. Observe that water is flowing out of the drain hose.
NOTE: The furnace blower must be on to activate the humidifier.
4. Reset thermostat and H8908A Control to comfortable setting or H1008A
Automatic Control to desired frost factor setting for automatic operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Problem What to Look for What to Do
Low humidity Furnace blower not
operating.
•Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
•Check that the furnace power is on.
•Check all external wiring connections.
•Check humidity control setting.
•Call a heating contractor.
Rapid air changes. Drafts
(cold air is dry and is an
added load to humidifier).
•Keep doors and windows closed.
•Close fireplace damper if not using.
•Minimize exhaust fan running time.
•Seal around doors and windows.
High humidity Condensation on walls. •Turn off humidity control and water until
condensation is completely evaporated.
Heavy condensation on
windows.
•Turn humidity control low enough to
eliminate bath and cooking conden-
sation moisture. If moisture persists,
more ventilation is needed.
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ADDING PERFECT CLIMATE® CONTROLS FOR
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
1. Honeywell Perfect Climate Comfort Center™ controls or Chronotherm® IV
Programmable Thermostats.
2. Honeywell media air cleaner or electronic air cleaners
3. Honeywell humidistats.
4. Honeywell humidifiers.
5. Honeywell home ventilation systems.
Describing Perfection
The cleanest, healthiest, most convenient, energy efficient, and comfortable indoor
environment possible today! Perfect climate is achieved when the following five core
components of a home’s climate system work together:
• optimal efficiency heating and cooling equipment,
• precise, programmable temperature control,
• effective indoor air quality control,
• controlled humidity,
• proper ventilation and air distribution.
Contact your local Perfect Climate® dealer for an evaluation of your home.
CONDITIONED
AIR CONDITIONED
AIR
RETURN AIR
REGISTER SUPPLY AIR
REGISTER
STALE AIR
EXHAUST
FRESH AIR
INTAKE
HONEYWELL
HOME
VENTILATION
SYSTEM
HONEYWELL
ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER
OPTIMAL
EFFICIENCY
FORCED AIR
FURNACE FRESH
AIR TO
HOME
HUMIDIFIER
OPTIMAL
EFFICIENCY AIR
CONDITIONER
OR HEAT PUMP
THE
HONEYWELL
HUMIDIFIER IS ONE
PART OF A PERFECT CLIMATE®
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES
TOTAL INDOOR COMFORT. IT MAKES YOU FEEL
BETTER, AND ALLOWS YOU TO LIVE AND WORK
IN A MORE COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT.
COLD AIR
RETURN STALE
AIR FROM
BATHS
®
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How it works...
HONEYWELL
HUMIDISTAT
HOME
VENTILATION
SYSTEM
FRESH AIR
CONTROL
HONEYWELL
CHRONOTHERM®lV
PROGRAMMABLE
THERMOSTAT
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Automation and Control Solutions
Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Limited-Honeywell Limitée
1985 Douglas Drive North 35 Dynamic Drive
Golden Valley, MN 55422 Scarborough, Ontario
M1V 4Z9
Printed in U.S.A. on recycled
paper containing at least 10%
post-consumer paper fibers.
WARRANTY
Honeywell warrants this product, excluding humidifier pad, to be free from defects in
the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase by the consumer. If, at any time during the warranty
period, the product is defective or malfunctions, Honeywell shall repair or replace it (at
Honeywell’s option) within a reasonable period of time.
If the product is defective, return it, with a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, to the
place where you purchased it.
This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not
apply if it is shown by Honeywell that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage
which occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer.
Honeywell’s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the
terms stated above. HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE OF THIS
PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY HONEYWELL MAKES
OTHIS PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
If you have any questions concerning this warranty, please write Honeywell Customer
Care, 1985 Douglas Dr N, Golden Valley, MN 55422 or call 1-800-468-1502. In
Canada, write Retail Products, ON15, Honeywell Limited/Honeywell Limitée,
35 Dynamic Dr, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 4Z9.
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