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• Installation by anyone other than a qualified contractor voids the warranty. • Product designed for residential installation only. Commercial installation voids warranty. • Modification or alteration of product, parts, installation instructions or local safety codes voids warranty. • Read our full warranty policy at the end of this document. Breathe Healthier General Filters, Inc. Canadian General Filters, Ltd. 43800 Grand River Avenue 400 Midwest Rd. Novi, Michigan 48375 Toronto, ON M1P3A9 Canada Toll Free: (866) 476-5101 Toll Free: (888) 216-9184 www.generalaire.com www.cgfproducts.com...
Model 570 Humidifier Installation Manual Model 570 Table of Contents Table of Contents Specifications Unit Location Additional Materials That May Be Necessary: Installation Installing / Wiring The Control How The Humidifier Works Maintenance Parts Drawing Inside Your Box Humidifier Chassis Cut Out Trouble Shooting FAQ’s Limited Warranty...
Expected Humidity Performance Coverage in Square Feet Based on Construction Type Loose Average Tight Model No. (0.75 AC/H) (0.50 AC/H) (0.30 AC/H) Elite 570 800 Sq. Ft. 1200 Sq. Ft. 2000 Sq. Ft. Elite 900 1115 Sq. Ft. 1650 Sq. Ft. 2800 Sq. Ft.
Model 570 Humidifier Installation Manual Installation 1. The Model 570 may be installed on either the supply or return plenum of a forced air handling system. Select a location for the humidifier that allows for service and maintenance. Cut out a rectangle 8-7/8” wide by 9 1/2“ tall. Extend horizontal centerline of cut out to the adjacent plenum.
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Model 570 Humidifier Installation Manual Installation Cont. Mount the self tapping saddle valve or code valve on either a cold or a hot water pipe. A side or top mount is best to Brass Sleeve avoid clogging from pipe sediment. Connect 1/4” O.D. COPPER TUBING tubing to the saddle valve.
Model 570 Humidifier Installation Manual Installing / Wiring The Control GFX3 (Automatic Models) MHX3 (Manual Models) OUTDOOR TEMP. SENSOR (NOT USED IN MANUAL MODE) HUMIDIFIER CONTROL LEADS (YELLOW WIRES) 24V OUTPUT FROM HUMIDIFIER (RED WIRES) OR 727-58 24 V. TRANSFORMER WITH CONSTANT POWER OR 24 VAC POWER SUPPLY WITH CONSTANT POWER Thin Gasket Thick Gasket...
Model 570 Humidifier Installation Manual How The Humidifier Works • The operating principle of the humidifier is based on the most efficient and economical means of evaporating water to the air. The humidifier uses only 2.5 watts of electrical power during operation; the heat necessary for evaporating water is produced by the furnace.
• Verify water supply is on. • Check for voltage at the solenoid valve. Voltage should be 24VAC. • Verify wiring of humidifier and humidistat. • Contact licensed GeneralAire contractor to verify voltage in and out of the relay board, and replace if necessary. ®...
5. Dry air can cause harm to expensive musical instruments like pianos and violins. 6. Dry air causes gaps in window & door frames, letting cold outdoor air in; causing you to turn up the heat and increasing your heating bills! Controlled humidity from the GeneralAire Elite Steam Humidifier allows ®...
Model 570 Humidifier Installation Manual Limited Warranty What is Covered • Ten Years: The 570 Humidifier is warranted by General Filters, Inc. (“Company”) for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the original installation, when installed in residential applications only (“Limited Warranty Period”). •...
Model 900 Humidifier Installation Manual Limited Warranty, Cont. Limitations Of Liability • General Filters, Inc. makes no express warranties other than the warranty specified above. • The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration listed. •...
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LIRE ET ENREGISTRER CES INSTRUCTIONS SÉRIE 570 INSTALLATEUR : VEUILLEZ REMPLIR ET POSTER LA CARTE DE GARANTIE UNE FOIS L’INSTALLATION TERMINÉE. LAISSER LES DIRECTIVES HUMIDIFICATEUR À D’INSTALLATION AU PROPRIÉTAIRE DE LA MAISON. CIRCULATION DIRECTE POUR UNE INSTALLATION SUR LA PRÉCAUTION : L’installateur doit être un technicien qualifié et expérimenté. Couper l’alimentation électrique SURFACE VERTICALE DU PLÉNUM avant de commencer l’installation.
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INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DE LA VANNE-CODE GCV3412 Tuyau en cuivre 1. Couper l’alimentation en eau. 2. Nettoyer le tuyau, les raccords et la vanne avec du papier abrasif ou une brosse métallique. 3. Appliquer une fine couche de flux sur toutes les surfaces devant être soudées.
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE L’HUMIDIFICATEUR ELITE 570 Performance d’humidité prévue selon la superficie en mètres carrés/pieds carrés et le type de construction Nº de modèle Moyen (0,50 CAH) Élevé (0,30 CAH) Faible (0,75 CAH) 186 m /2000 pi Elite 570 74 m...