Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 592-9 User Manual

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PLUMBING THE HUMIDIFIER:

5.0 Select the nearest cold water pipe and install the saddle connector and
needle valve, supplied with this unit.

Use copper tubing only.

The needle valve is a self-piercing valve when installed on copper pipe.
Follow the instructions supplied with the valve.

Mount the valve so that water will come from the top or side. This will
reduce the chance of minerals clogging the valve.

5.1 Follow these compression plumbing tips:

Lightly clean the tubing ends with fine sandpaper before making connec-
tions.

Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the fitting before tightening the
compression nut.

5.2

IMPORTANT: After attaching the saddle valve, thoroughly flush the supply

tubing to clear the line.

Otherwise, debris could block the water flow at the

solenoid valve.
5.3

IMPORTANT: To assist you with cleaning, note the proper orientation of

parts for assembly and disassembly (Figure 4, below).

5.4 Slide the hex nut over the copper tubing end. Slide the brass ferrule over the
tubing. Push the end of the tubing into the threaded fitting and slide the hex nut
up to the fitting. Tighten the nut.
5.5 Slide the bushing over the tubing; insert the bushing through the humidifier
wall until it snaps into place.
5.6 Open the needle valve at the cold water pipe.

IMPORTANT: Check all fit-

tings for leaks.

MOUNTING THE HUMIDISTAT:

6.0

NOTE: See the installation instructions packaged with the enclosed humidi-

stat (humidity controller).

6.1

NOTE: When wiring the unit to a system that has a multi-speed blower mo-

tor, or that uses a motor other than 120 VAC, include the Skuttle A50 Interface
Relay in your installation.

HUMIDIFIER CHECKOUT:

Check the humidifier operation by following these procedures:

7.0 Turn on the water valve to the humidifier.
7.1 Turn the humidistat to the “ON” position.
7.2 Set the furnace thermostat high enough to allow the furnace to come on.
When the furnace blower comes on, the humidifier should start spraying
(provided there is enough heat reaching the humidifier thermostat).
7.3 Check the humidifier operation by turning the humidistat off, making sure the
humidifier stops spraying.

NOTE: If the humidifier continues spraying, there may

be an error in wiring. Review the wiring diagram, above.

7.4 Set the furnace thermostat low enough to allow the furnace to shut off. The
humidifier should stop spraying either before or as the furnace blower shuts off.

NOTE: Again, if the humidifier continues spraying, there may be an error in writ-
ing. Consult the wiring diagram.

7.5 If the humidifier shuts off correctly, repeat steps 6.2 through 6.4 at least five
times. Each time, check to see that no water impinges on ductwork or any part of
the heating system.

NOTE: If water impingement or fallout could occur, you

must install a suitable drain pan, plumbed with an adequate runoff drain.

7.6 Set the furnace thermostat to the desired setting.
7.7 Finally, set the humidistat as recommended in Table 1, on the front of these
instructions.

HUMIDIFIER PARTS:

8.0 Parts may be ordered through your local heating or plumbing dealer. (See
Figure 6, right, top).
8.1 When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

Model Number
Serial Number (if possible)
Part Number (See Table 3, right.)
Part Name

PARTS LIST

HOMEOWNER HUMIDIFIER TIPS:

9.0 If the mineral content of the water in your home is above normal, a lime dust
may form in the duct distribution system, as well as in your living areas. Even
though these lime deposits may adhere to the sides of your ductwork, they will
not significantly affect air distribution.
9.1 In a home that has had little or no humidification, a new humidifier may op-
erate almost continuously to attain the desired level of relative humidity. This is
because furniture, woodwork carpeting, plaster and houseplants will absorb the
newly-produced humidity to reach normal moisture levels. This period of adjust-
ment will take approximately three weeks.
9.2 Natural drafts in the home can cause humidified air to escape through open
fireplace dampers. Make sure they are closed when not in use.
9.3 When the weather turns warmer, humidification is unnecessary.

IMPOR-

TANT

: Turn the water and electrical power to your humidifier ‘OFF” after

each heating season.

9.4 When water frequently flows through your humidifier, the nozzle and/or sole-
noid valve can become clogged by lime and other mineral deposits, thereby
diminishing humidification effectiveness. When this occurs, you should replace
the affected part(s).

NOTE:

It’s a good idea to replace the spray nozzle at the

start of each heating season to help ensure continuous, trouble-free operation of
your humidifier.

(You may wish to have your heating or plumbing contractor per-

form this service for you.)
9.5 The inline water filter should be cleaned at the end or beginning of each
heating season. To do so, loosen the hex nut (see Figure 4, left, top), slide the
tubing out of the tube connector and remove the filter. At this time, the solenoid
valve may be disassembled for cleaning.
9.6

IMPORTANT: For parts and service, contact your local authorized dealer.

CAUTION: If excessive moisture appears on windows or walls, reduce the
humidity setting on your humidistat enough to eliminate condensation. If the
situation continues, turn off the water valve that permits water flow to the humidi-
fier, and contact your heating or plumbing contractor.

Key No.

Part No.

Description

Qty.

1

000-1715-013

Mounting Panel

1

2

A00-0641-099

Front Panel Assembly

1

3

000-0431-019

Thermostat

(592-22 only)

1

4

A00-1319-034

Drain Basin Assembly

1

5

000-0814-070

Indicator Light, 24-Volt

1

6

000-1106-018

(Part no. varies w/size)

.50 Gal. Nozzle

(Consult whlslr. for available sizes)

1

7

000-1319-055

Nozzle Body

1

8

000-1319-054

45° Street Elbow

1

9

A01-0814-148

Solenoid Valve, 24-Volt

(includes Key Nos. 10 & 12)

1

10

000-1319-070

90° Street Elbow

1

11

000-1154-000

Tubing Connector

1

12

000-1319-051

Inline Filter

1

13

A00-1128-005

Self-Piercing Valve

1

14

SK0-0055-001

Humidistat 24-Volt Wall or Duct

Mounting

1

Table 3

NOTES

Figure 4

Figure 6

Wiring Diagram / Figure 5

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