Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 568 Aprilaire
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READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Includes Safety , Operating and Maintenance Instructions and W arranty T ABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Introduction ................................................Inside Front Cover Principle of Operation ...................
W ARNING! 120 volts may cause injury from electrical shock. Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing. CAUTION! Sudden operation may cause personal injury or property damage.
I. PRINCIPLE OF OPERA TION With your purchase of a humidification system, you have invested in a humidifier that operates on the evaporative principle – nature’s own way of adding moisture – and will provide the proper relative humidity all during the heating season.
- 2 - There are some homes where drain facilities are not accessible or available. For these situations, or where high water hardness is not a problem, specially designed Aprilaire Humidifiers, Models 448 and 445, are available, incorporating a water recirculating system.
II. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS There are 2 possible modes of operation of your Aprilaire Humidifier Control and an explanation of both modes follows: Automatic Mode: (Manual Mode-see pg 5) Your Aprilaire Humidifier Control is installed in the cold air return.
Your Aprilaire Automatic Humidifier, is a high precision system that will accurately maintain the relative humidity in your home. For every 1º change in outdoor temperature, the control will automatically adjust the indoor relative humidity (RH) by 1 / 2 %.
- 5 - Manual Mode: (Automatic Mode – see pg 3) Your Aprilaire Humidifier Control is installed in the cold air return. It is important to anticipate a drop in outdoor temperature and reduce the setting accordingly to avoid excessive condensation. For exam- ple, with an outdoor temperature of 20 ° the correct setting will be 35% relative humidity.
- 6 - To check the humidifier operation, set the knob to “ test ” , make sure that the water saddle valve is open and that there is electricity to the unit. Generally, the furnace blower motor must be operating for the Aprilaire Humidifier to function.
- 7 - Additional Information Be sure to keep fireplace dampers closed when not in use. They provide an excellent escape route for heat, as well as humidity. Humidity is lost at an even faster rate than heat because water vapor tends to seek its own level and your humidifier would not be able to replace it even when running at full capacity.
- 8 - IV . ANNUAL MAINTENANCE For best performance, we recommend that you r eplace the water panel evaporator in your Aprilaire Humidifier annually . • Call the installer of your Aprilaire Humidifier. This information is often found on your equipment.
- 9 - Inspection and Service Instructions 1. Disconnect electrical power to the furnace and shut off water supply. 2. Disconnect the water line at the inlet compression nut. 3. Remove the in-line strainer from inside the inlet side of the valve by using a small nail or wire.
MODEL 448 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for APRILAIRE HUMIDIFIER MODEL 448 WARNING! 120 volts may cause serious injury from electrical shock. Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing. 1. Note humidistat or control setting and turn dial to the “ Off ” position.
A. TO CLEAN RESERVOIR 1. Hold bottom of reservoir (IT IS FILLED WITH WATER) and loosen retainer knob.Carefully lower reservoir, disengaging from metal frame. 2. Empty water, remove partition and reservoir liner. 3. Clean or replace reservoir liner. Reinstall partition in liner.
- 12 - 1. Note humidistat or control setting and turn dial to the “ OFF ” position. 2. Turn off water supply. 3. At the side of the unit opposite the airflow duct pull front cover (1) off hold- ing with both hands and set aside.
- 13 - 1. Note humidistat or control setting and turn dial to the “ OFF ” position. 2. Turn off water supply. 3. Press the tabs in the latches on the top and bottom of front cover (1) and pull cover off base with both hands.
4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 - 14 - 1. Note humidistat or control setting and turn dial to the “ OFF ” position. 2. Disconnect electrical power and turn off water supply. 3. Unlatch humidifier cover assembly (1) from base assembly (2) at the bottom of the cover, lift, and set aside.
- 15 - LIMITED WARRANTY Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire ® Humidifier unit is expressly warranted for one (1) year from date of instal- lation to be free from defects except, however, for the disposable water panel which will have to be replaced from time to time depending upon the amount of use.
The Aprilaire ® Indoor Air Comfort System is an integrated group of air quality enhancement products designed to work with your heating and cooling system to make your home more comfortable. For the best in indoor air quality, ask your heating and cooling contractor about these fine Aprilaire products, or visit us at www .
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