GeneralAire GF5500 Steam Humidifier Instruction Manual

June 16, 2024
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GeneralAire GF5500 Steam Humidifier

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Product Information

Specifications

  • Replacement Cylinder: GF55
  • Duct Mount Kits:
    • RMB15 (110V)
    • RMB35 (230V)

Product Usage Instructions

Calculating Gallons Per Day (GPD)

Before installing the GF5500 Steam Humidifier, you need to calculate the GPD required for your home. Follow the formula below:

  • Total Square Footage (including Basement) x Average Ceiling Height = Number
  • Number x Relative Humidity x 1.05 per Fireplace in Home = Humidity Load (PPH)
  • Humidity Load x 2.88 (GPD conversion) = Desired Gallons Per Day

Testing Water Conductivity

Before installing the GF5500 Steam Humidifier, it is important to test the water conductivity using the AP-2 Conductivity Tester. Follow these steps:

  1. Fill a glass with one cup of water from the steam humidifier water supply (Figure A).
  2. Turn on the AP-2 tester and insert it into the glass of water (Figure B).
  3. Correlate the results with GF5500 specifications to ensure compatibility.

Configuring the GF5500

To configure the GF5500 for Amps/Voltage, follow Section 4.4 in the Install Manual:

  1. Visit our website (www.GeneralAireIAQ.ca) or refer to your physical copy of the GF550 Installation Manual.
  2. Proceed to Section 4.4 (Page 20) titled “Initial Configuration If Necessary: Change Maximum Production”.
  3. Follow Section 5.3 (Page 23) to complete the configuration.

Selecting the Proper Duct Mount Kit

Choose the appropriate Duct Mount Kit based on your power supply:

  • RMB15 for 110V power supply
  • RMB35 for 230V power supply

FAQ

Q: What is the replacement cylinder for the GF5500?

A: The replacement cylinder for the GF5500 is GF55.

Q: How do I test the water conductivity?

A: Follow these steps to test the water conductivity using the AP-2 Conductivity Tester:

  1. Fill a glass with one cup of water from the steam humidifier water supply.
  2. Turn on the AP-2 tester and insert it into the glass of water.
  3. Correlate the results with GF5500 specifications to ensure compatibility.

Q: How do I configure the GF5500 for Amps/Voltage?

A : To configure the GF5500 for Amps/Voltage, follow these steps:

  1. Visit our website (www.GeneralAireIAQ.ca) or refer to your physical copy of the GF550 Installation Manual.
  2. Proceed to Section 4.4 (Page 20) titled “Initial Configuration If Necessary: Change Maximum Production”.
  3. Follow Section 5.3 (Page 23) to complete the configuration.

Q: Which Duct Mount Kit should I choose?

A: Choose the appropriate Duct Mount Kit based on your power supply:

  • RMB15 for 110V power supply
  • RMB35 for 230V power supply

BEFORE INSTALLING

Calculating Gallons Per Day

Follow the formula below to understand the GPD needed for your home.

  • Total Square Footage (including Basement) x Average Ceiling Height = Number That Number x Relative Humidity x 1.05 per Fireplace in Home = Humidity Load (PPH) Humidity Load x 2.88 (GPD conversion) = Desired Gallons Per Day

Indoor Air Indoor Relative Humidity Percentage

Temp


Temp

(Celsius)

| 35%| 40%| 45%| 50%
20| 0.00015| 0.00018| 0.00021| 0.00024
21| 0.00017| 0.00020| 0.00023| 0.00026
22| 0.00019| 0.00022| 0.00025| 0.00028

Test the (Municipal, especially Lake or Well) Water Conductivity Using the AP-2 Conductivity Tester

Follow these steps to ensure 5500 Steam Humidifier can be installed.

  1. Fill a glass with one cup of water from the steam humidifier water supply (Figure A).
  2. Turn the AP-2 tester on. Insert the tester into the glass of water (Figure B).
  3. Ensure that GF5500 Steam Humidifier can be used by correlating results with GF5500 specifications.GeneralAire-GF5500-Steam-Humidifier-fig-1

Specifications

  • Conductivity Range: 125 to 1250 µS/cm
  • Conductivity: Regular
  • Replacement Cylinder: GF55

Aquapro Digital Water Tester (AP-2)

Follow Section 4.4 in Install Manual to Configure 5500 for Amps/Voltage

Visit our website (www.GeneralAireIAQ.ca) or check your physical copy of the GF550 Installation Manual and proceed to section 4.4 (Page 20) titled “Initial Configuration”

If Necessary: Change Maximum Production, follow Section 5.3

Selecting the Proper Duct Mount KitGeneralAire-GF5500-Steam-Humidifier-
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