HE220 AND HE260 BY-PASS FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIER
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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Table 3. Troubleshooting Humidifier
Problem What to look for What to do
Water leakage Leaking joints. Shut off water.
Tighten connections.
Brass tubing inserts Verify that brass tubing inserts are
used.
Saddle valve leaking. Verify rubber pad is installed on saddle
valve.
No water to drain. Electrical Verify control circuit wiring.
Check all connections.
Humidistat Turn humidistat up and down and listen
for contact to click.
Humidifier power Verify that outlet has power.
Sail switch Remove sail cover; turn on furnace fan
and listen for faint click.
Verify that sail can move freely in duct;
check sail switch instructions to trim
sail, if necessary.
Solenoid After verifying other wiring
components, turn on furnace fan, turn
humidistat up and down, and listen for
solenoid to click.
Plumbing Verify plumbing connections.
Check for kinks.
Saddle valve Verify that Saddle Valve needle has
pierced the water line, and has been
backed out so that the valve is open.
Humidifier Remove cover and verify that water
flows into distribution tray.
Drain tubing Verify no obstructions.
Air leakage Check duct joints Seal with duct tape.
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