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Page 1: ...Kenmore 1700 11 GALLON CENTRAL HUMIDIFIER Installation Maintenance Repair Parts Troubleshooting Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...lize that the wrong use of any tool can be danger ous Be sure you know how to use the tools and equipment to avoid any possible hazards If you have any doubt we ask that you contact your Sears salesperson They will arrange for profes sional installation SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY in addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears mer chandise involved which warranty becomes effective the da...

Page 3: ... best check my home s relative humidity First give your humidifier time to build up the humidity to an acceptable level Instruments are available to measure relative humidity but from a practical standpoint your comfort is the best guide You cannot depend on table top or wall hung dial gauges 3 How long will it take my humidifier to build up the humidity in my home Much depends on the outside temp...

Page 4: ...the Sears type installation are available at Sears urchased for this Supply 9 inch minimum Air 36 inch maximum using flex Plenum hose provided Warm to Touch Purchase additional During hose for greater spans Heating Return Air Plenum Furnace Supply Plenum Place Humidifier Duct Air Conditioner Coil inspection This humidifier is a_molea with the bypass d_t on the left side Fig 3 _is is suitable for i...

Page 5: ...nforce the humidifier mounting area on fiber ducts with sheet metal and provide additional bracing as required to support the weight of the humidifier and water This fiber duct installation hardware is not supplied and must be pur chased from your local hardware store 4 I Mark a level line on selected plenum at bottom lo cation for humidifier NOTE Unit must be installed level from left to right an...

Page 6: ...from slipping off Fig 14 Screws 2 If Necessary _t ar i 6 It is best to install an overflow line Local codes may require overflow protection The overflow is in the bottom of the reservoir Fig 15 Use 1 2 inside diameter plastic or rub ber tubing to connect and route to nearby floor drain Tubing not furnished Available at your local hardware store NOTE HUMIDIFIER MUST BE LEVEL FOR DRAIN TO I WORK PRO...

Page 7: ... Tighten plas tic nut securely finger tight no wrench Fig 17 l _ _ilrd Plastic Compression Nut t p ost o 3rass Insert Water Line WARNING BrassInsert MustBe Installed 10 Install reservoir making sure overflow drain is on left side Install media wheel Be sure that media wheel is prop erly engaged with the media motor and that media wheel shaft is in groove in plastic bearing Fig 18 NOTE Wire bearing...

Page 8: ...nds and using wire nuts not provided Position and fasten humidistat to wall with 4 screws provided Install cover by snapping onto backplate Press knob onto humidistat shaft Make sure 1 8 air space is maintained between wall and backplate to allow air circulation and humidity sensing 6 Connect wiring Fig 24 Remove electrical discon nect by cutting wires on harness strip ends and splice to low volta...

Page 9: ...erimenting may be necessary to find the proper setting AIR CONDITIONING IMPORTANT If your furnace has air conditioning cooling close the damper completely during summer months and turn the humidistat to the Minimum Humidity setting BE SURE TO OPEN DAMPER DURING HEATING SEASON CAUTION Do not use tablets in an attempt to control lime de posits in this humidifieH Use of tablets may cause humidifier t...

Page 10: ... output might just mean your humidifier needs cleaning While you re checking for lime build up look to see if the media wheel is turning If not check the power supply CONDITION WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO DO 1 Does humidifier need cleaning 2 Is media wheel rotating 3 Humidistat setting 4 Water to unit Too little Humidity 5 Excessive air loss in house 6 Is water level correct 7 Is damper open Too much 1 ...

Page 11: ...3 Media Clip Slinger Washer Reservoir Front Cover Collar and Flexible Hose 3 Damper Hose Clamp Saddle Valve Assembly Includes Key Nos 15 16 Brass Compression Sleeve 1 4 Brass Compression Nut 1 4 Float Valve Assembly Includes Key Nos 18 23 Float Float Arm THIS IS A PARTS LIST NOT A PACKING LIST 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 28110101 28110201 43133801 03029401 41067501 25514001 21582703 35587301 35575901 215...

Page 12: ...e operating float valve button may be worn Remove the operating float valve button turn it over and reinsert or replace after both surfaces are worn 10 Reinstall reservoir media wheel with pad float and pivot pin 11 Open saddle valve and check water level in reservoir Adjust float as required 12 Close top metal hinged cover and replace front plastic cover 13 Plug in transformer 14 Turn humidistat ...

Page 13: ...Agreement Call 9 00 a m 5 00 p m Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEAR8 r t I rl_Y_ _ America s Repair Specialists Tell Sears You Want It Installed Then Relax When Sears arranges the installation you can be sure the job is done right We will arrange for professional workmanship and we ll take care of the entire project What s more during installa tion you get insured protection against property dama...

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