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IB - 120 By-pass Drum Humidifier
Unpacking the Unit ....................................................................................................................................................................
Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................................................................
STEP 1: Determine Best Location .............................................................................................................................................
STEP 2: Install Humidifier .........................................................................................................................................................
STEP 3: Install Bypass Collar ..................................................................................................................................................
STEP 4: Install Bypass Duct .....................................................................................................................................................
STEP 5: Assemble Humidifier Drum ......................................................................................................................................... 10
STEP 6: Assemble Humidifier ................................................................................................................................................... 11
STEP 7: Install Drain ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
STEP 8: Install Saddle Valve ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
STEP 9: Install Water Line ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
STEP 10: Install Humidistat ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
STEP 11: Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
STEP 12: Testing and Checkout ............................................................................................................................................... 20
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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- Page 1 IB - 120 By-pass Drum Humidifier INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Contents Unpacking the Unit ..................................Before You Begin ..................................STEP 1: Determine Best Location ............................. STEP 2: Install Humidifier ................................. STEP 3: Install Bypass Collar ..............................STEP 4: Install Bypass Duct ..............................STEP 5: Assemble Humidifier Drum ............................
- Page 2 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER UNPACKING THE UNIT This box contains all of the parts necessary to install your new Honeywell HE120 Humidifier in most installations. Before continuing, please take the time to familiarize yourself with these components. • Motor Plate •...
- Page 3 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER Open Drum End Closed Drum End U 18-gauge two-strand thermostat wire (20 ft.) V 1/4 in. plastic water tubing (20 ft.) W 3/8 in. inside diameter, 1/2 in. outside diameter plastic Overflow Tube (10 ft.) [Not Included] Bypass Duct X Plug-in Transformer (6 in.
- Page 4 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER BEFORE YOU BEGIN When Installing this Product… 1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them NOTE: The Bypass Duct can be connected to either side of could damage the product or cause a hazardous condi- the Humidifier Housing.
- Page 5 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER 3. Select a location for the Humidistat. NOTE: Every installation is unique. Please ensure that Humidistat can be mounted on the return duct or on water, power, and drain are available before install- the wall in the main living space. (Return duct ing the device.
- Page 6 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER MOUNTING HOLES STARTING HOLE M13618 M13619 MOUNTING HOLES Fig. 6. Marking Mounting Hole locations. 10. Place the Humidifier Housing over the screws, level the housing and tighten the three screws. See Fig. 7. 11. Secure the bottom of the Humidifier Housing using two #8 x 3/4 in.
- Page 7 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 3: INSTALL BYPASS COLLAR 2. Trace around the inside of the collar and mark the loca- tion of the mounting holes with a marker. 3. Remove the collar and carefully cut out the circular opening using tin snips.
- Page 8 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER 4. Pre-drill the mounting holes using a 1/8 in. drill bit. If you 5. If you are installing the Optional Damper, place a #8 X are installing the optional Damper, do not drill the hole 3/4 in.
- Page 9 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 4: INSTALL BYPASS DUCT 3. Secure Bypass Duct to Humidifier using at least three #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws. See Fig. 14. Drill pilot holes using 1/8 in. drill bit.) CAUTION Sharp Edges Installation Hazard.
- Page 10 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 5: ASSEMBLE HUMIDIFIER 3. Slide Humidifier Pad over closed drum end posts. See Fig. 18. DRUM 1. Slide Closed Drum End over Drum Shaft with round posts facing away from metal tabs. See Fig. 16. (Slots in cone end should rest over metal tab.) METAL Fig.
- Page 11 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 6: ASSEMBLE HUMIDIFIER 5. Place motor lead wires through bottom hole of Motor Cover and snap into place on outside of Humidifier. See Fig. 22. 1. Position the Bearing Bracket inside the Humidifier Housing to the side where the Bypass Duct is con- nected.
- Page 12 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER 8. Insert the Drain Fitting into the bottom of the Humidifier on the same side as the Bypass Duct. See Fig. 27. DRAIN MOTOR FITTING FLOAT FLOAT VALVE M13626 Fig. 24. Correct Float Valve position. M13628 Fig.
- Page 13 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER 11. Snap Humidifier Cover into place. IMPORTANT Do not turn handle before or while installing the sad- dle valve. Be sure the piercing lance does not pro- STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN trude beyond the rubber gasket. Failure to do this may damage piercing needle.
- Page 14 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER a. For 3/8 in. diameter copper tubing use bracket side 3. Turn the handle to expose the lance beyond the gasket with projections to prevent distorting tube. no more than 3/16 in. See Fig. 34. See Fig.
- Page 15 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 9: INSTALL WATER LINE 2. Slide the Plastic Compression Sleeve over the Tubing. 3. Install Brass Insert into end of Plastic Water Tubing. NOTE: To prevent leaking, use Plastic Compression Sleeve CAUTION only with Plastic Tubing and Copper Compression Sleeve only with copper tubing.
- Page 16 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 10: INSTALL HUMIDISTAT 3. Refer to Fig. 37, and use the following steps to cut the Humidistat mounting hole. a. Drill a 1/2 in. hole in the center of the template. b. Use tin snips to cut the opening along the dotted WARNING lines.
- Page 17 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER 5. Unscrew Back Cover of the Humidistat and remove. 9. Use four #6 x 1 in. Sheet Metal Screws to secure the See Fig. 39. assembly to the duct through the mounting holes. See Fig. 42. DUCT GASKET Fig.
- Page 18 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER 4. Plug the hole with nonflammable insulation to prevent drafts from affecting the control. WALL 5. Unscrew the Back Cover of Humidistat and remove. See Fig. 39. 6. Unscrew the two Base Plate screws and remove the Control Assembly.
- Page 19 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 11: WIRING 4. At the transformer, connect both white conductors to the two transformer terminals. See Fig. 50. WARNING Hazardous Voltage. Can cause personal injury of equipment damage. Disconnect power supply before installing or servicing equipment.
- Page 20 IB - 120 BY-PASS DRUM HUMIDIFIER STEP 12: TESTING AND CHECKOUT 1. Complete the following checklist: Humidifier is level. Bypass Collar is secured with Sheet Metal Screws. Damper is open (If installed). RAISE Control wiring was reviewed per wiring diagram. (Fig. 51). LOWER WATER LEVEL WATER LEVEL...