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HE360A POWERED FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER
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CHECKING YOUR HUMIDIFIER OPERATION
After winter startup or servicing, use the following steps to check the humidifier
operation:
1. Turn on the humidifier power and water supply.
2. Turn the humidity control to its highest setting and set the thermostat to
10°F (6°C) above the room temperature.
3. Observe that water is flowing out of the drain hose.
NOTE: The furnace blower must be running to activate the humidifier.
4. Reset the thermostat and humidity control to a comfortable 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 check for blown fuse.
• Check that the furnace power is on.
• Check all external wiring connections.
• Check the humidity control setting.
• Call a professional heating contractor.
Rapid air changes.
Drafts (cold air is
dry and is an
added load to the
humidifier).
• Keep doors and windows closed.
• Close fireplace damper when not in use.
• Keep exhaust fan running time to a minimum.
• 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 down low enough to
eliminate condensation caused by moisture from
bathing, mopping, cooking, etc. If moisture
persists, more ventilation is needed.