II. OPERATING 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. During the first heating season, your Humidifier Control needs to be set initially to match your home’s condition. Please follow these steps when adjusting your control (refer to Figure A).

1.Turn the dial setting knob to “5,” which is within the normal range. During the next 24-48 hours it may be necessary to adjust the dial for more or less humidity, depending on your personal comfort and home’s requirements. Refer to the “Operation Guide” (Table 1).

2.During the coldest portion of the first heating season, minor

(Table 1) Operation Guide

Condition

Solution

 

 

Condensation on windows

Reduce the setting on the control dial

 

by 1 increment.

 

 

Lack of humidity

Increase the setting on the control dial

 

by 1 increment.

 

 

Humidifier does not operate

Turn dial to “Test.” Make certain furnace

 

blower is operating and furnace is calling

 

for heat. If unit still doesn’t operate, consult

 

a heating contractor.

 

 

Humidifier won’t shut off

Turn dial to “Off.”If unit continues to

 

operate, consult a heating contractor.

 

 

Test mode

System operation is checked by setting the

 

knob to“Test.”Make certain furnace blower

 

is operating and furnace is calling for heat.

 

Humidifier will operate for one minute.

 

 

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Aprilaire 600 &700 owner manual Automatic Mode Manual Mode-see pg, Operation Guide