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Frequently, what seems to be a major probbm can be soived very easiiy. Listed bellow are the common con- cerns with any humidifier,
Check the simple things first. Remove the front panel and see if there is a crusty, white lime buildup on the
media pad. The lime buildup won't hurt the humidifi- er, but wiii reduce its outpuL Low output might just mean your humidifier needs cleaning. While you're checking for lime buildup, look to see if the media wheel is turning. If not, check the power supply.
PROBLEM
Too Little
CHECK
1, If humidifier needs cleaning
2. If media wheel is rotating
3.Humidistat setting
4.If not enough water is going to unit
CORRECTmON
CUeanhumidifier and clean or replace media pad
2.a. Clean or replace media pad
b.Inspect main fuse or circuit breaker
c.Check to see if media motor gear is rotating and engaged with media wheel gear
d.Check if humidistat setting is too low; turn knob clockwise to increase humidity
,Set for proper outdoor temperature - lowest expected temperature for a
4.Turn on saddle valve and check for possible
obstruction in water line. Is water supply connected?
Too Much
Humidifier
Overflows
Humidifier Making Noise
Humidifier
Motor Comes
On When Furnace Isn't
5. | If there | is excessive air | loss in house | 5. | Close fireplace | damper, | seal | around | doors |
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6. | If water | level is correct |
| 6. | Adjust | float |
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1. | Humidistat | setting |
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2. | For other | humidification | sources | 2. | May | be a temporary condition | caused | by |
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1. | Is the | humidifier | level? |
| 1. | Level | unit |
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2. | Is the | float | valve | button | worn? | 2. | Remove the float valve button | and turn | it over | |||||||||||
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1. | Mounting | or plenum |
| 1. | Tighten | all fasteners |
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2. | Water | pressure |
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3. | Media |
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| 3. | Check | clearance | of media | wheel | in reservoir |
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4. | Blower |
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1. | If heating | season | is over | 1. | Turn | knob | on | humidistat | to | minimum | setting |
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2. | If heating | season | is just | starting | 2, | This | is | a | normal | condition | since | humidistat | is | |||||||
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