User manual CARRIER 49FH

[. . . ] 2 YOUR HOME HUMIDIFIER YOUR HOME CAN BE DRIER THAN DEATH VALLEY During the heating season, your home can become uncomfortably dry. When outdoor air is warmed to average room temperature, its relative humidity falls to even lower levels. Refer to Table 1 for a comparison of the levels of relative humidity for a few sample environments. Table 1 -- Relative Humidity Comparison TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS HEATED HOME RECOMMENDED RELATIVE HUMIDITY A95256 Fig. [. . . ] 9. ) · On a Model 49WS unit, look through the window on front of the unit to see that the evaporator pad is rotating and water is flowing. Turning off the furnace will not affect the water flow until float level is achieved. When the blower stops, look into the humidifier to make sure the water is not flowing into the unit. Now, turn the furnace on and set the thermostat for desired room temperature. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES Models 49BF, 49BG, 49FH, and 49FP To shut down your humidifier, close the saddle valve on the water line. When set to the OFF position, the humidistat shuts off the electrical power to the solenoid valve on the humidifier. NOTE: If your home comfort system includes cooling, be sure the water supply to your humidifier is turned off during the cooling season. If your humidifier is a Model 49WS, drain and clean the water pan as described. PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With the proper maintenance and care, your humidifier will operate economically and dependably. Maintenance can be accomplished easily by referring to the following directions. However, before performing any maintenance, consider these important safety precautions: · DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE HUMIDIFIER AND FURNACE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. BEARING RETAINER CABINET PAD PAN A95263 Fig. 10 -- Model 49WS NOTE: THERE MAY BE MORE THAN 1 ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH. · ALTHOUGH SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE SHARP EDGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR HUMIDIFIER, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING PARTS OR REACHING INTO THE UNIT TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. Your humidifier has been designed for easy disassembly to simplify cleaning and servicing. Regular inspection allows you to determine the cleaning schedule best suited to your humidifier's operating conditions. The frequency for required maintenance will depend most upon the available water supply. In areas where hard water and high mineral content are prevalent, more frequent cleaning and servicing may be required. At minimum, the humidifier will need to be cleaned at the beginning of every heating season. 1. · To disassemble a Model 49BG humidifier, gently pull the latch that secures the access panel. Remove the door and slide the evaporator pad assembly out of the unit. 8. ) · To disassemble either a Model 49BF or Model 49FH humidifier, first remove the water supply connection to the solenoid valve. Next, remove the screw that holds the distributor cover to the cabinet, and lift off the cover. [. . . ] Refer to startup procedures listed on page 3. 5 In addition to the routine maintenance that you perform, your humidifier should be inspected regularly by a properly trained service technician. The inspection (preferably each year, but at least every other year) should include the following: · Routine inspection of the humidifier. · Operational check of the complete comfort system to determine actual working condition. Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service contract that covers seasonal inspections. [. . . ]