Honeywell HE220 Notice D'installation page 9

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Problem
Water leakage
No water to drain.
Air leakage
Low humidity
High humidity
Table 3. Troubleshooting Humidifier.
What to look for
Leaking joints.
Brass tubing inserts
Saddle valve leaking.
Electrical
Humidistat
Humidifier power
Solenoid
Plumbing
Saddle valve
Humidifier
Drain tubing
Check duct joints
Furnace blower not operating.
Rapid air changes. Drafts (cold
air is dry and is an added load
to the humidifier).
Condensation on walls.
Heavy condensation on
windows.
HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER AND INSTALLATION KIT
Shut off water.
Tighten connections.
Verify that brass tubing inserts are used.
Verify rubber pad is installed on saddle valve.
Verify control circuit wiring.
Check all connections.
Turn humidistat up and down and listen for contact
to click.
Verify that outlet has power.
After verifying other wiring components, turn on
furnace fan, turn humidistat up and down, and listen
for solenoid to click.
Verify plumbing connections.
Check for kinks.
Verify that needle pierces water line and then backs
out needle to open valve.
Remove cover and verify that water flows into
distribution tray.
Verify no obstructions.
Seal with duct tape.
• 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.
• 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.
• Turn off humidity control and water until
condensation is completely evaporated.
• Turn humidity control down low enough to
eliminate condensation caused by moisture from
bathing, mopping, cooking, etc. If moisture
persists, more ventilation is needed.
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What to do
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