Kenmore 303.9380612 manual Adjustng The Float, Servcng The Float

ADJUST(NG THE FLOAT

1.Disconnect the water suppiy at quick disconnecL

2.Remove the float and float arm by puiiing out the float pivot pin (Fig. 27).

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Reverse button if it has not been used.

Replace with new button if both sides are worn,

Fig, 27

3.Raise the water ]eve] by rotating the float chock- wise. Rotate the float counter-cHockwbe to ]ower

the water ieveL (one compiete turn wiii change the water level 1/8".)

4.Turn the humidifier power switch OFR

5.Disconnect the media motor electrical disconnect.

6.Remove the reservoir and detach the chip.

7.Remove the media motor panel and media wheei.

8.Remove the reservoir divider. Pour the water from the reservoir into a suitabie container.

9.Reassembie the humidifier. Reconnect the water suppiy and recheck the water ieveL

SERV(C(NG THE FLOAT

If the humidifier has been overflowing, the float valve button may be worn. This button wiii wear much like a faucet washer.

To services

1.Turn off the water at the saddle valve.

2.Disconnect the water line at the humidifier.

3.Remove the float from the humidifier (pull out pivot pin).

4.Remove the float valve button and turn it over or, replace it if both surfaces are worn, as shown in Fig. 27.

5.Reinstall and turn on the water and test the float.

CAUTION," Do not use tabIets in an attempt to control lime deposits in this humidifier! Use of tablets may cause the humidifier to sp(ash causing damage to the humidifier or furnace.

(F A(R (S TOO DRY (AND W(NDOWS ARE NOT SWEAT(NG):

1.Wait until the furnace blower comes on. Then rotate humidistat knob back and forth from TEST

to the OFF humidity setting. If the humidifier goes on and off, the humidistat is operating properly. Check for proper operation of the humidifier.

2_ If the humidifier is off when furnace blower is on, readjust the humidistat by turning the knob so the indicator points to the setting for the lowest 24-hour temperature predicted.

iF SWEATING OF WINDOWS OR WALLS OCCURS:

Press the switch on the humidifier to the OFF position. When moisture is no longer present, set the humidistat indicator to the setting for the lowest anticipated 24-hour outdoor temperature. Switch the humidifier to the ON position.

2_ If sweating reoccurs, repeat Step 1, allowing for an additional 10°F iower setting of the outdoor temperature than anticipated in the next 24

hours. Continue this procedure until the humidity level is stabilized.

NOTE: Because of differences in home construction, the number of occupants, and living habits in some homes, when the anticipated 24-hour lowest outdoor temperature is, for example, +10°F, your ideal humidi- stat setting may be the low position.

SUMMER SHUTDOWN

Refer to the following when shutting down your humidifier for the summer:

Turn the humidistat dial counter-clockwise to the minimum setting position.

Push the switch to "OFF" and close the saddle valve.

Clean as instructed above but leave the reservoir empty.

oAs a reminder, you might want to put a tag or sticker on the unit indicating it has been shut down for the summer and wiii require start-up in the fall

FALL START UP

@Push the switch to "ON," and open the saddle valve.

@Set the humidistat in the "TEST" position.

@Check for proper water level and media wheel operation.

@Set the humidistat according to the outdoor tem- perature as instructed on Operation Instruction label. The unit is back in operation.

CAUTION: Do not leave in "TEST" position.

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