Honeywell HE120 By-pass Drum Humidifier Instruction Manual

HE120 By-pass Drum Humidifier
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING THE UNIT

This box contains all of the parts necessary to install your new HE120 Humidifier in most installations. Before continuing, please take the time to familiarize yourself with these components.

• Humidifier Accessory Bag (Plastic Bag)

A Bearing Bracket
B Valve Hole Plug
C Drain Fitting
D Drum Shaft
E Spring Retainer (x2)
F Humidistat Label
G Humidistat Template
H Brass Compression Nut
I Brass Compression Sleeve
J Humidistat Gasket
• Humidistat Installation Kit (Small Bag inside Humidifier Accessory Bag) K Screw Terminals (x2)
L #6 x 1 in. Sheet Metal Screw (x4)• Saddle Valve Kit (Small Plastic Bag) M Saddle Valve
N Brackett
P #10 x 1-3/4 in. Machine Screws (x 2)
Q Brass Compression Nut
R Brass Insert
S Plastic Compression Sleeve
T Brass Compression Sleeve

U 18-gauge two-strand thermostat wire (20 ft.)
V 1/4 in. plastic water tubing (20 ft.)
W 3/8 in. inside diameter, 1/2 in. outside diameter plastic Overflow Tube (10 ft.) [Not Included] X Plug-in Transformer
• Installation Accessory Kit (Plastic Bag) Z Wire Nuts (x4)
AA 1/2 in. Tube Clamp (smaller)
BB #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws (x 18)
CC Brass Insert (x2)
DD Plastic Compression Sleeve (x2)
EE Tube retainers (x6)
Tools
You will need the following tools to complete the installation:

• Tin snips
• Screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench or 1/2 in. open-end wrench
• Drill
• Drill bits
• Level
• Marker
• Wire stripper
• Utility knife
• Scissors

**BEFORE YOU BEGIN

**

When Installing this Product…

1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them could damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Installation of this Humidifier requires several steps. Read and understand instructions completely before beginning installation.
3. After installation is complete, check out product operation as provided in these instructions.

STEP 1: DETERMINE THE BEST LOCATION

CAUTION
Freezing Water Hazard.
Can result in water damage to property.
Locate Humidifier where the ambient temperature is between 32º F and 160º F.

1. Select a location to mount the Humidifier on the supply (warm air) or return duct. See Fig 1.
   • Select a location that can not damage the air conditioner coil during installation.
   • Do not locate Humidifier on the furnace cabinet.
   • Allow adequate clearance in front of and above the Humidifier so you can easily remove cover and perform maintenance.
   • Allow enough space for the drain or overflow tube.
   • Mount Humidifier in conditioned (heated) space to prevent freezing.
   • Select a location where the 3 ft. of Bypass Duct is adequate to connect the Humidifier to the Bypass Collar. Fig. 1. Typical Humidifier installation locations.
   NOTE: The Bypass Duct can be connected to either side of the Humidifier Housing. See Fig. 2.

2. Select a location for the Bypass Collar on the opposite duct. See Fig. 1. (The Humidifier is designed to allow Bypass Duct mounting on either side of the Humidifier. See Fig. 2.)
   • Do not locate Bypass Collar on the furnace cabinet.
   • Select a location where the 3 ft. of Bypass Duct is adequate to connect the Humidifier to the Bypass Collar.
   • Allow enough room for the optional Damper. Fig. 2. Available Bypass configurations.
   

3. Select a location for the Humidistat.
   • Humidistat can be mounted on the return duct or on the wall in the main living space. (Return duct mounting is easiest for installing wiring.)
   • For return duct mounting, the Humidistat must be mounted upstream from the Humidifier and Bypass Collar so it is properly sensing the relative humidity of the house. See Fig. 3.
   • Locate the control at least 8 in. upstream from the Humidifier or Bypass Collar in the return air duct. Fig. 3. Selecting duct location for Humidistat and Humidifier.

4. Select a water supply location
   • Use either hard or soft water in the Humidifier.
   • Use either hot or cold water in the Humidifier.
   • Make sure 20 ft. of Plastic Water Tubing is long enough to connect the water supply (saddle valve) to the Humidifier.
   • Make sure the saddle valve is accessible after installation.

5. Locate 120V Electrical Outlet.
   • Select a location with access to an outlet. If an outlet is not available, contact an electrician to have one installed.
   • Make sure the 20 ft. of Thermostat Wire is adequate to reach from the Humidifier motor to the Humidistat, and the Humidistat to the Plug-in Transformer.

6. Locate Closest Floor Drain.
   • Select a location with access to a floor drain, if available.
   • Overflow drain is required in applications where water overflow could cause flooding or property damage.
   • If an overflow drain is needed, make sure Overflow Tubing is long enough to reach from the Humidifier to the floor drain.
   NOTE: Every installation is unique. Please ensure that water, power, and drain are available before installing the device. In some cases, additional wire, tubing, or duct may need to be purchased in order to correctly install the Humidifier.

**STEP 2: INSTALL THE HUMIDIFIER

**

WARNING
Hazardous Voltage.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not cut or drill into any air conditioning or electrical accessory.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges Installation Hazard.
Can cause personal injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.

1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system.

2. Draw a level line on the duct in the location chosen for the Humidifier. (Leveling assures optimal performance.) See Fig. 4.
   NOTE: There must be at least 1-1/2 in. of duct above the line and 8-1/2 in. of duct below the line for proper installation. The duct must also be at least 11 in. wide for proper installation. Fig. 4. Marking template location.
   

3. Cut out template on page 22.

4. Tape the template in position and trace around the template with a marker.

5. Remove the template and carefully cut the rectangular opening using tin snips. See Fig. 5. (Use a drill to start the cut in the middle of the rectangle.) Fig. 5. Cutting Humidifier opening.
   

6. Disassemble the Humidifier; remove the cover by lifting up on the front edge and take out the drum components, Water Pan, and Motor Plate.

7. Position the HE120 Humidifier Housing over the opening (make sure it is level) and mark the five mounting holes. See Fig. 6.

8. Remove the HE120 Humidifier Housing and pre-drill the mounting holes using a 1/8 in. drill bit

9. Start the three #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws in the top holes. Fig. 6. Marking Mounting Hole locations.
   

10. Place the Humidifier Housing over the screws, level the housing, and tighten the three screws. See Fig. 7.

11. Secure the bottom of the Humidifier Housing using two #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws. Fig. 7. Mounting Humidifier.
    

12. Check that the Humidifier is level.

STEP 3: INSTALL BYPASS COLLAR

WARNING
Hazardous Voltage.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not cut or drill into any air conditioning or electrical accessory.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges Installation Hazard.
Can cause personal injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.
NOTE: This Humidifier is supplied with an optional damper to shut off airflow to the unit during the summer. This damper is required for homes with air conditioning.

1. Position the 6 in. Bypass the Collar on the duct so that all six mounting holes are over the duct. (If you are installing the optional damper, it is recommended that the flat side of the Bypass Collar face up.) See Fig. 8. Fig. 8. Mounting Bypass Collar (Optional Damper shown).
   

2. Trace around the inside of the collar and mark the location of the mounting holes with a marker.

3. Remove the collar and carefully cut out the circular opening using tin snips. See Fig. 9. (Use a drill to start the cut in the middle of the circle. Cut in an outward spiral to
   assist in controlling the cut.) Fig. 9. Cutting Bypass hole.
   

4. Pre-drill the mounting holes using a 1/8 in. drill bit. If you are installing the optional Damper, do not drill the hole where the damper blade will swing. See Fig. 10. Fig. 10. Drill pattern.
   

5. If you are installing the Optional Damper, place a #8 X 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screw through the Bypass Collar and Damper, as shown in Figure 11. Fig. 11. Installing Optional Damper.

6. Place the Damper into position and install using #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws.

7. If you installed the optional Damper, check that it opens and closes correctly. (If necessary, tighten or loosen the pivot screw to make it open and close correctly.)
   NOTE: The Damper will not cover all of the openings in the duct when closed. A small amount of leakage when closed is acceptable.

STEP 4: INSTALL BYPASS DUCT **

**

CAUTION
Sharp Edges Installation Hazard.
Can cause personal injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.

1. Carefully stretch out flexible Bypass Duct between Bypass Collar and Humidifier. See Fig. 12. Fig. 12. Installing flex duct.

2. Secure Bypass Duct to Bypass Collar using at least two #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws. See Fig. 13. (Drill pilot holes using 1/8 in. drill bit.) Fig. 13. Connecting Bypass Duct to Bypass Collar.
   

3. Secure Bypass Duct to Humidifier using at least three #8 x 3/4 in. Sheet Metal Screws. See Fig. 14. Drill pilot holes using 1/8 in. drill bit.) Fig. 14. Connecting Bypass Duct to Humidifier.

4. Seal both duct connections with Duct Tape. See Fig. 15.
   IMPORTANT
   Use only duct-rated metalized duct tape to seal duct connections. Fig. 15. Sealing connections with tape.

5. If you installed the optional Damper, check that it opens and closes correctly. (It may be necessary to cut or move duct tape to allow the proper operation of the damper.)

STEP 5: ASSEMBLE HUMIDIFIER DRUM

1. Slide Closed Drum End over Drum Shaft with round posts facing away from metal tabs. See Fig. 16. (Slots in cone end should rest over the metal tab.) Fig. 16. Installing Closed Drum End.

2. Secure Closed Drum End to Drum Shaft using Spring Retainer. See Fig. 17. (Squeeze spring ends slightly to install.) Fig. 17. Installing Spring Retainer.
   

3. Slide Humidifier Pad over closed drum end posts. See Fig. 18. Fig. 18. Installing Humidifier Pad.

4. Slide Open Drum End over Drum Shaft with round posts inside Humidifier Pad. See Fig. 19.

5. Secure Open Drum End to the shaft using Spring Retainer. (Squeeze spring ends slightly to install.) Fig. 19. Installing Open Drum End.
   

STEP 6: ASSEMBLE HUMIDIFIER

1. Position the Bearing Bracket inside the Humidifier Housing to the side where the Bypass Duct is connected. Make sure the “U” shape is pointing up. See Fig 20. Fig. 20. Installing Bearing Bracket.
   

2. Snap the Bearing Bracket into place.

3. Position the Motor Plate on the opposite side of the Humidifier Housing with the wires at the bottom. See Fig 21. Fig. 21. Installing Motor Plate.

4. Snap Motor Plate into place.

5. Place motor lead wires through the bottom hole of the Motor Cover and snap them into place on the outside of the Humidifier. See Fig. 22. Fig. 22. Installing Motor Cover.

6. Install the Float Valve to the Humidifier Housing on the same side as the Motor Plate. See Fig. 24. (If the Float Valve is already installed on the same side as the Motor Plate, skip this step.)
   a. Unscrew Float Valve Retaining Nut using a 1/2 in. wrench. See Fig. 23.
   b. Remove the Float Valve from the housing.
   c. Place Float Valve Stem through “D” hole on the same side as the motor. See Fig. 24. (Float must be at the bottom.)
   d. Place Float Valve Washer over Float Valve Stem with a recessed side of the washer against the Humidifier wall. See Fig. 25.
   e. Secure Float Valve using Float Valve Retaining Nut and tighten with 1/2 in. wrench. See Fig. 23.
   IMPORTANT
   The Float Valve must be installed on the same side of the Humidifier as the motor. Fig. 23. Float Valve Retaining Nut. Fig. 24. Correct Float Valve position.Fig. 25. Re-installing Float Valve.
   

7. Insert the Valve Hole Plug in the “D” hole on the opposite side of the Float Valve. See Fig. 26. Fig. 26. Installing Valve Hole Plug.

8. Insert the Drain Fitting into the bottom of the Humidifier on the same side as the Bypass Duct. See Fig. 27. Fig. 27. Installing Drain Fitting.

9. Place the Water Pan in the Humidifier Housing so Overflow Tube is above the previously installed Drain Fitting. See Fig. 28. Fig. 28. Installing Water Pan.
   10. Install Humidifier Drum by inserting motor coupling end first, then snapping it into the bearing. See Fig. 29. **Fig.

10. Installing Humidifier Drum.**

11. Snap Humidifier Cover into place.

STEP 7: INSTALL THE DRAIN

CAUTION
Water Hazard.
Can result in water damage to property.
Install overflow drain in applications where water damage can result from Float Valve failure.

1. Slide the 1/2 in. Overflow Clamp over the 3/8 in. inside diameter, 1/2 in. outside diameter Overflow Tube. See Fig. 30.
2. Push the Overflow Tube over the Drain Fitting.
3. Hand-tighten the Clamp around the Overflow Tube and the Drain Fitting.
4. Fasten the Overflow Tube (can use duct tape) along the route to the drain to prevent movement and ensure a downward slope.
5. Cut Overflow Tube to length so the tubing terminates at the drain or bucket using a utility knife. Fig. 30. Installing overflow tube.
   IMPORTANT Overflow Tube must follow a downward slope from Humidifier to drain for correct draining.

STEP 8: INSTALL SADDLE VALVE

CAUTION
Chemical Hazard.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not use any line connected to an air conditioner. Do not use the gas line.
IMPORTANT
Do not turn the handle before or while installing the saddle valve. Be sure the piercing lance does not protrude beyond the rubber gasket. Failure to do this may damage the piercing needle.
To prevent debris from clogging the Float Valve, do not install the saddle valve with the handle pointing toward the floor.
NOTE: This saddle valve can be used with either copper or steel/brass pipe. Please refer to the correct instructions for your application.
Copper Pipe:

1. Shut off the water. (Either hot or cold water and either hard or softened water can be used in the Humidifier.)

2. Turn the handle counterclockwise until the piercing lance is below the rubber gasket. See Fig. 31. Fig. 31. Positioning Saddle Valve for installation with Copper Pipe.

3. Assemble saddle valve over copper tube using #10 x 1-3/4 in. machine screws. See Fig. 32. Fig. 32. Installing Saddle Valve.
   a. For 3/8 in. diameter copper tubing use bracket side with projections to prevent distorting tube. See Fig. 33.
   b. Use the “V” side of the bracket for all other size tubings. Fig. 33. Saddle Valve Bracket installation.

4. Tighten screws evenly – brackets should be parallel. Tighten firmly.

Steel or Brass Pipe:

1. Shut off the water supply and drain the line.
2. Drill a 3/16 in. hole in the pipe. Use a cordless drill to avoid shock hazards.
3. Turn the handle to expose the lance beyond the gasket no more than 3/16 in. See Fig. 34.
4. Place valve body over hole such that lance fits into the drilled hole in the pipe.
5. Tighten the bottom clamp evenly. Brackets should be parallel. See Fig. 32.
6. Turn the handle clockwise to close the valve.
7. Open water supply. Fig. 34. Positioning Saddle Valve for installation with a steel pipe.
   

STEP 9: INSTALL WATER LINE

CAUTION
Water Hazard.
Can result in water damage to property.
Properly secure water line along the route to prevent movement and provide support at compression nut joints.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to check with your local building codes to determine if the Plastic Water Tubing packaged with the Humidifier is appropriate for your installation. (Some local building codes require 1/4 in. copper tubing to be used.)

1. Place Brass Compression Nut over Plastic Water Tubing. See Fig. 35. Fig. 35. Connecting plastic water line.

2. Slide the Plastic Compression Sleeve over the Tubing.

3. Install Brass Insert into the end of Plastic Water Tubing.
   NOTE: To prevent leaking, use a Plastic Compression Sleeve only with Plastic Tubing and Copper Compression Sleeve only with copper tubing.

4. Insert the tubing into the saddle valve fitting.

5. Support the valve while tightening the Brass Compression Nut with a 1/2 in. open-end or adjustable wrench.

6. Route Plastic Water Tubing from saddle valve to Humidifier Float Valve Fitting. Secure Plastic Water Tubing along the route with Tube Retainers to prevent movement.

7. Cut Plastic Water Tubing to length. (Do not cut tubing too short.)

8. Repeat steps A through E to attach Tubing to Float Valve Fitting.

STEP 10: INSTALL HUMIDISTAT

WARNING
Hazardous Voltage.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not cut or drill into any air conditioning or electrical accessory.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges Installation Hazard.
Can cause personal injury.
Wear gloves and safety glasses.
NOTE: The Humidistat included with this kit can be mounted on the return air duct (recommended) or mounted on a wall inside the home. Instructions are included for both wall and duct mounting.
Duct Mounting (Recommended):
IMPORTANT
If mounting near an elbow area, keep the control 8 in. upstream from the elbow so the element is exposed to the normal airflow. See Fig. 3 on page 5.

1. Locate the Humidistat in the return air (cold) duct at least 8 in. upstream from the Humidifier or the Humidifier Bypass Collar.

2. Remove the backing on the Humidistat Mounting Template and adhere the Humidistat mounting template in a horizontal position on the duct. See Fig. 36. Fig. 36. Securing Mounting Template.
   

3. Refer to Fig. 37, and use the following steps to cut the Humidistat mounting hole.
   a. Drill a 1/2 in. hole in the center of the template.
   b. Use tin snips to cut the opening along the dotted lines.
   c. Drill four 7/64 in. mounting holes![Honeywell HE120 By pass Drum Humidifier

• Humidistat opening](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/05 /Honeywell-HE120-By-pass-Drum-Humidifier-Humidistat-opening-417x550.png). Fig. 37. Cutting Humidistat opening.

  4. Remove the protective backing from the Humidistat Gasket and mount the Gasket on the shaded area of the template. See Fig. 38. Fig. 38. Installing Gasket.
     

  5. Unscrew the Back Cover of the Humidistat and remove it. See Fig. 39. Fig. 39. Removing Humidistat Back Cover.

  6. Snap two Screw Terminals over the blade terminals on the Control Assembly. See Fig. 40 Fig. 40. Installing Screw Terminals.

  7. Connect the two low voltage control wires to the Screw Terminal on the Control Assembly. See Fig. 41. Fig. 41. Wiring Humidistat.

  8. Tuck excess wire into the recessed area on the back of the Base Plate.

  9. Use four #6 x 1 in. Sheet Metal Screws to secure the assembly to the duct through the mounting holes. See Fig. 42. Fig. 42. Securing Humidistat to Duct.

  10. Push the Setpoint Dial knob onto the control shaft.

Wall Mounting:
IMPORTANT
Mount the control in an area with average room temperature and relative humidity.

1. Locate the control about 5 ft. above the floor on an inside wall. See Fig. 43. Fig. 43. Selecting Humidistat location.

2. Drill a 3/8 in. hole in the wall

3. Run 18-gauge two-strand thermostat wire to the location and pull about 6 in. of wire through the hole.

4. Plug the hole with nonflammable insulation to prevent drafts from affecting the control.

5. Unscrew the Back Cover of Humidistat and remove. See Fig. 39.

6. Unscrew the two Base Plate screws and remove the Control Assembly. See Fig. 44. Fig. 44. Removing Control Assembly from Base Plate.

7. Snap two Screw Terminals over the blade terminals on the Control Assembly. See Fig. 40.

8. To assemble control for wall mounting (See Fig. 45):
   a. Drill clearance hole in plastic Base Plate for low voltage wiring with 3/8 in. drill bit.
   b. Turn over the Base Plate so the text faces the wall.
   c. Place the Control Assembly on the Base Plate with the dial shaft facing away from the plate.
   d. Screw the Control Assembly to the Base Plate using the two Base Plate screws. Fig. 45. Mounting Humidistat.

9. Position the Base Plate horizontally over the wire and pull the wire through the hole.

10. Connect the wires to the Screw Terminal on the Control Assembly. See Fig. 41 on page 17.

11. Secure Base Plate to the wall using four #6 x 1 in. Sheet Metal Screws. See Fig. 46.

12. Remove the backing and adhere the Humidistat Label to the recessed area of the front of the Humidistat Cover. See Fig. 47. Fig. 47. Adhere Humidistat Cover Label.

13. Secure the Humidistat Cover to the Control Assembly using one 3/8 in. screw. See Fig. 48

14. Push the Setpoint Dial onto the control shaft. Fig. 48. Assembling Humidistat Cover.
    

STEP 11: WIRING

WARNING
Hazardous Voltage.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Disconnect power supply before installing or servicing equipment.
IMPORTANT All wiring must comply with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

1. Run the 18-gauge two-strand Thermostat Wire from the Humidistat to the Transformer near a wall outlet and cut to length. (Leave adequate wire at both ends for connection.)
   NOTE: Wire is already connected to the Humidistat.

2. Run the 18-gauge two-strand Thermostat Wire from the Humidifier to the Transformer and cut to length. (Leave adequate wire at both ends for connection.)

3. At the Humidifier, connect the red and white conductors to the two motor leads using wire nuts. See Fig. 49. Fig. 49. Wiring motor.
   

4. At the transformer, connect both white conductors to the two transformer terminals. See Fig. 50. Fig. 50. Wiring Transformer.

5. Use a wire nut to connect the red conductors together.

6. Secure thermostat wire along the route to prevent movement (can use duct tape).

7. Check wiring per Fig. 51. Fig. 51. Wiring diagram.

STEP 12: TESTING AND CHECKOUT

1. Complete the following checklist:
   • A humidifier is a level.
   • The bypass Collar is secured with Sheet Metal Screws.
   • The damper is open (If installed).
   • Control wiring was reviewed per the wiring diagram. (Fig. 51).
   • The water supply line has no kinks.
   • The overflow drain line slopes continuously down do not have kinks and ends at the floor drain or bucket.

2. Plugin the transformer.

3. Open water supply. (Turn the saddle valve clockwise until you feel it is firmly seated, then turn the valve counterclockwise to start the water flow.)

4. Remove Humidifier Cover and verify that Water Pan fills and the water shuts off before water enters Overflow Tube.

5. Adjust water level to 1-3/8 in. deep by turning the adjustment screw on the Float Valve. See Fig. 52. (Clockwise to lower water level, counter-clockwise to raise the water level.)

6. Turn Humidistat “ON”.

7. Make sure the Humidistat Drum Assembly is rotating.

8. Snap Humidifier cover into place.

9. Check for water leaks at the saddle valve fitting and Float Valve fitting. (If necessary, tighten fittings.)

10. Reset the Humidistat to a comfortable setting for automatic operation. (See owner’s manual for more details.) Fig. 52. Adjusting water level.
    

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