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Aprilaire 62 Safety And Installation Instructions Manual

Automatic digital humidifier control
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Model 60 shown.
Automatic
Digital Humidifier Control
Model 60 & 62
Safety and Installation Instructions
READ COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND TEMPLATE BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
WARNING
ATTENTION INSTALLER: This product must be installed
by a qualified heating and air conditioning contractor. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury from electrical shock.

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  • Page 1 Model 60 shown. Automatic Digital Humidifier Control Model 60 & 62 Safety and Installation Instructions READ COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND TEMPLATE BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. WARNING ATTENTION INSTALLER: This product must be installed by a qualified heating and air conditioning contractor. Failure...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    ® and handling ductwork. HUMIDIFIER CONTROL ONLY! For Aprilaire humidifier installation, ® follow Aprilaire Humidifier Installation Instructions. CAUTION GETTING STARTED Condensation damage may occur. Do not set humidifier control higher than recommended. STEP 1: Unpack the Humidifier Control Carton Lower the humidity setting if there is excess condensation Make sure all components are present (see Figure A): on the inside of any windows in unheated living spaces.
  • Page 3 Figures K and L show complete with a humidifier, the control is pre-set for the humidifier. If the installation wiring diagrams for Aprilaire humidifiers. installation site has a 3-month or shorter heating season or very hard water, you may want to adjust the setting (see Figure C).

  • Page 4: Installation

    The Model 62 shipped with the Model 800 steam humidifier is INSTALLATION factory set to “OFF.” The Model 62 does not have the “Change Water Panel” light on the control. The canister change indicator STEP 1: Mount the Humidifier Control for the Model 800 is on the humidifier.
  • Page 5 DUCT (FIBER BOARD) MOUNT: CAUTION After location for control is selected, cut a rectangular hole in the Controller damage or malfunction may occur if installation duct board, no smaller than 6-9/16 inches long by 4-3/8 inches instructions are not followed. wide.
  • Page 6 STEP 2: Determine Location for and Mount Outdoor Figure E – Fiber Board Duct Mount Temperature Sensor The location of the outdoor temperature sensor must meet these 3 requirements: CONTROL BOARD 1. Must be mounted on north, east or west side of house out of direct sunlight.
  • Page 7 STEP 4: Route the Wire from Control to Sensor STEP 3: Alternate Location for Outdoor Temperature Sensor Run wire to the ODT. Sensor is accurate with lead lengths up to 300 ft. When mounting the outdoor temperature sensor (ODT) in an intake air duct, turn the Blower Activation switch to “OFF”...
  • Page 8 STEP 6: Model 60 Wiring for Model 400, 500, 600, and Installing the Humidifier Control for 700* Series (Gray Housing) Humidifiers – See Figure K Manual Operation WARNING If it is not feasible to install the ODT, the humidifier control can be operated in Manual Mode. 120 volts can cause serious injury from electrical shock.
  • Page 9 THERMOSTAT CONTINUOUSLY POWERED OR ZONE PANEL 24 VAC TRANSFORMER EQUIPMENT • Wire “R” and “C” on the Model 62 to “R” and “C” on the PROVIDED WITH HUMIDIFIER TERMINALS furnace terminal strip. 90-1510 • Remove the thermostat “G” wire from the furnace terminal CAUTION strip and wire it to “G”...

  • Page 10: System Checkout

    SYSTEM CHECKOUT Figure L – Model 62 wiring for Model 800 Series Steam Humidifier and Model 60 Wiring for Model 700* Series (Almond Housing) Humidifiers 1. Replace the cover by snapping it into the humidifier control base. Also replace the knob onto the control.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    ODT terminals on the humidifier control. humidifier control to “Normal.” 2. Measure the resistance of the ODT sensor by removing the 9. Instruct the homeowner to refer to the Aprilaire Owner’s leads from the humidifier control terminals and measuring Manual for the initial adjustment period.
  • Page 12 If “E3” returns, replace the humidifier 11.9 control. Display Error Code: E4: Communication This error applies to systems wired to an Aprilaire Model 8570 thermostat (see Figure Q) using the “A” and “B” Figure M terminals. Rotate the humidifier control knob to the “Test/ Reset”...
  • Page 13 SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Humidifier does not operate in “Test/Reset” mode. Yellow “Change Water Panel” light is blinking (see Figure M). TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE • Check wiring diagrams for correct humidifier control Check the condition of the water panel and replace it if installation.
  • Page 14 SYMPTOM SYMPTOM Humidifier operates only in “Test/Reset” mode. Humidifier operates constantly. • If outdoor temperature is greater than 60°F or less than • If the humidity level in the home is less than the humidifier -30°F, the humidifier control will only operate in the control knob setting and there is a continuous fan call or heat “Test/Reset”...
  • Page 15 • Set the Blower Activation switch to “ON.” • Check wiring diagrams for correct humidifier control installation. P.O. Box 1467 • Madison, WI 53701-1467 Phone: 800/334-6011 • Fax: 608/257-4357 www.aprilairepartners.com Printed in U.S.A. 10009879 8.16 © 2016 Aprilaire – A division of B2205708F Research Products Corporation...

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