Honeywell TRUESTEAM 69-2286EFS-03 Planning guide

HOMEOWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
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TrueSTEAMTMHomeowner’s Manual
69-2286EFS-03

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TrueSTEAM Humidification System 69-2286EFS—03
EVERYDAY
OPERATION
INTRODUCTION SERVICE WARRANTY
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
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YOUR NEW
TrueSTEAM
INTRODUCTION
Safety Definitions and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome .................................. 3
How is TrueSTEAM different from
otherhumidifiers?...................... 3
What safety features does TrueSTEAM have?... 3
How should I get started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How does TrueSTEAM work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
YOUR NEW TrueSTEAM
Which TrueSTEAM model do I have? . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Which humidity control do I have?............... 6
How is my TrueSTEAM installed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ductmounting ........................... 7
Remote mounting......................... 7
What TrueSTEAM parts do I need to know? ....... 8
What should I expect from my TrueSTEAM?...... 10
EVERYDAY OPERATION
How do I operate TrueSTEAM? ................ 11
How do I use the humidity control? . . . . . . . . . . 11
What should my humidity setpoint be?........ 12
What is a frost setting?.................... 12
What do the lights tell me? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
When will I press the Drain and Go buttons? . . . . . 14
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
What is the automatic flush cycle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Why do I need to manually clean the tank?....... 16
When should I clean the tank?.............. 16
How do I clean the tank? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How do I reassemble and
start up TrueSTEAM? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How do I change the water filter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the in-line polyphosphate filter ...... 19
Changing the reverse osmosis (RO)
filtercartridge ........................ 20
What should I do at the end of the
humidification season?.................... 21
What if I go on vacation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SERVICE
What should I do if the Service light is blinking? ... 22
What if I am having a problem
with TrueSTEAM?........................ 22
WARRANTY
5-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

INTRODUCTION
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.
Please read this manual completely. It is important that you understand how TrueSTEAM works, and how to
safely perform the required maintenance procedures. Read and understand all safety-related labels found on
and posted near the TrueSTEAM humidifier. These labels provide additional instructions and important
safety information.
Safety Definitions
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.
TrueSTEAM uses 120 volts AC, which can cause death or serious injury. Take precautions when servicing
TrueSTEAM or when removing the water tank or cover. If in doubt, unplug TrueSTEAM and disconnect
HVAC equipment power before servicing.
CAUTION: Heavy Equipment and Water Hazard.
Improper installation or misuse can cause death, blindness, and water damage to home, and heating
element failure. Be sure you know how to turn TrueSTEAM off, and how to drain the water tank safely.
CAUTION: Steam Condensation, Fire, and Freezing Water Hazard.
Can cause failure of fan or limit control, or result in water damage to home.
Make sure you read and understand the following safety hazards before installing, using, or working
with the TrueSTEAM humidifier:
Do not direct the steam nozzle at people.•
Water inside tank can be very hot. Read the warning label on TrueSTEAM and make sure you•
understand the hazards of scalding hot water in the tank.
Scalding danger from draining water. When the water tank empties, draining water can be hot enough•
to cause injury. Make sure you know where the water exits the drain hose. Be certain hot water will not
pose a hazard to people or pets.
Safety Definitions and Precautions
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new humidifier.
The Honeywell TrueSTEAM humidification system provides the high performance and efficiency of steam, with
easier maintenance than traditional humidifiers.
We are sure TrueSTEAM will be a welcome addition to your home.
How is TrueSTEAM different from other humidifiers?•
- The steam goes directly into your hot air supply duct, rather than evaporating from a wet pad, which
requires furnace temperature to produce humidity efficiently.
- TrueSTEAM delivers humidity independent of your furnace. This allows you to achieve ideal humidity levels
in your home, year-round.
- TrueSTEAM wastes less water than flow-through humidifiers.
- TrueSTEAM operates automatically, just like a thermostat, to keep your home’s humidity at the desired level.
- TrueSTEAM is easy to maintain. Just clean the tank as instructed. The tank is easily accessible and does not
require tools to remove it.
What safety features does TrueSTEAM have?•
- An interlock switch located inside the water tank shuts off 120 VAC power to TrueSTEAM when the tank
is removed.
- Three sets of sensors constantly monitor water level in the tank. The sensors prevent the tank from being
over-filled and from running dry.
How should I get started?• Your TrueSTEAM must be installed by an HVAC Professional Installer. If the
TrueSTEAM has just been installed, it should either be running and humidifying your home, or waiting for a
humidity call from the humidity control provided.
Once TrueSTEAM is up and running, all you have to do is use the humidity control to change the humidity to
your desired comfort.
Welcome!
Please read this manual completely for tips on getting the most out of your TrueSTEAM.
Read your humidity control manual and make sure you know how to operate your system.
If you have questions, now or later, please ask your Installer or call Honeywell Customer Care
at 1-800-468-1502.
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1. A call for humidity comes from the humidity control
provided with TrueSTEAM. The humidity control is
connected to TrueSTEAM, either with wires or by
wireless connection.
2. The heating element coil heats water in the tank to
the boiling point.
3. The resulting steam flows out of TrueSTEAM into
the hot air supply duct of your HVAC system. If
remote mounting is used, the steam flows through
an insulated steam hose from TrueSTEAM to your
supply duct.
4. Air flow from your furnace fan carries the moisture
throughout your home. Your furnace may or
may not be heating the air, depending on your
thermostat setting and TrueSTEAM configuration.
5. When humidity in your home reaches the setpoint,
the humidity call ends and TrueSTEAM stops
producing steam. The furnace fan may continue
to run until humidity in the duct is completely
distributed to your home.
6. Sensors monitor water level in the tank. The built-in
solenoid valve opens and closes to automatically
refill the tank, as needed. During long periods of
inactivity, the tank will drain completely to prevent
water stagnating. The tank will automatically refill
when there is demand for humidity.
M29667
How does TrueSTEAM work?
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YOUR NEW
TrueSTEAM
TrueSTEAM is available in three sizes, each with a different humidifying capacity:
The proper model for your home depends on many factors. Size of the area to be humidified, ceiling height,
window and insulation type, as well as your geographic area, all affect how much humidity your
home needs.
Some activities in your home may create heavier loads for TrueSTEAM. Vented fireplaces, high exhaust from
fans, or driers can reduce humidity in your home and make TrueSTEAM work harder.
Your Professional Installer or salesperson will have considered these and other factors when choosing the best
TrueSTEAM model for your unique situation.
M29668
This label displays the model number and date code
of your TrueSTEAM.
HM506 Delivers up to 6 gallons of water each day into your home. This is generally suitable for homes
4,000 to 14,400 cubic feet in size.
HM509 Delivers up to 9 gallons of water each day into your home. It is generally suitable for homes
8,000 to 18,400 cubic feet in size.
HM512 Delivers up to 12 gallons of water each day into your home. This model is generally suitable for
homes 12,000 to 24,000 cubic feet in size.
Which TrueSTEAM model do I have?
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TrueSTEAM
TrueSTEAM comes with a humidity control. Your humidity control will either be included in your home thermostat
(RedLINK Prestige or VisionPRO IAQ), or it will be a separate device (TrueIAQ or H8908). You will use the
humidity control to set the desired humidity level for your home, and to turn TrueSTEAM on and off.
RedLINK Prestige™High-Definition Color
Advanced wireless control of air quality equipment•
Automatically controls temperature, TrueSTEAM,•
and other air quality equipment
Shows actual and desired humidity on an intuitive•
digital display
Wireless sensor for displaying outdoor temperature•
and humidity
Maintenance and service reminders•
VisionPRO™IAQ
Automatically controls temperature, TrueSTEAM,•
and other air quality equipment
Sensor for displaying outdoor temperature•
Easy 7-day temperature programming on an•
intuitive digital display
Maintenance and service reminders•
TrueIAQ™
Automatically controls air quality equipment•
Sensor for displaying outdoor temperature•
and humidity
Shows actual humidity and desired setting•
Maintenance and service reminders•
H8908 Manual Control
Manual humidity control with intuitive•
comfort settings
Integrated humidity chart for accurate control in•
changing conditions
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Which humidity control do I have?

YOUR NEW
TrueSTEAM
Your HVAC Professional Installer will install TrueSTEAM in a proper location in your home. The best location
depends on your furnace type and configuration, and how your living space is arranged around the furnace
ducts. Your TrueSTEAM will be either duct mounted or remote mounted.
Duct mounting. TrueSTEAM is installed directly onto
the supply (hot) air duct of your furnace. The steam
nozzle sends steam directly from TrueSTEAM into the
duct for distribution through your home.
Remote mounting. TrueSTEAM is installed some
distance away from your furnace supply duct. An
insulated hose carries steam from TrueSTEAM to a
suitable location on the supply duct.
Remote mounting is usually done when a suitable
mounting location can not be found on your
furnace duct.
Return Supply
M29596
Supply
M29597
How is my TrueSTEAM installed?
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TrueSTEAM
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M29671
Your TrueSTEAM installation includes the following parts and components that you should be familiar with:
Cold Water Connection with Shutoff ValveA.
Provides the connection from TrueSTEAM to your
home’s cold water pipe. Your Professional Installer
may have used the saddle valve that came with
TrueSTEAM, or may have chosen a different type
of connection. This connection must include
a shutoff valve for you to turn off water flow to
TrueSTEAM, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: TrueSTEAM requires cold water.
Do not connect a hot water supply to TrueSTEAM.
Water Supply LineB.
This 1/4-inch line brings cold water to TrueSTEAM
from a water pipe in your home. Your Professional
Installer may have used the plastic line provided or
a copper pipe, as appropriate.
In-line Water FilterC.
It is likely the installer provided a water filter on
the water supply line leading to TrueSTEAM.
This helps minimize mineral deposits forming
in TrueSTEAM’s tank. For optimal performance,
replace this water filter once each humidification
season. See “How do I change the water filter?”
on page 19.
Shutoff Valve and Backflow PreventerD.
This valve was provided by Honeywell and is
required by code. It prevents water from flowing
backward in the water supply line.
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What TrueSTEAM parts do I need to know?
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