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APPLICATION
The H46D Humidity Controller is used with portable and
central unit humidifiers. The H46 has an spst, snap-acting
switch designed for line or low voltage circuits and two
leadwires for switch box mounting.
INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
them could damage the product or cause a hazard-
ous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on
the product to make sure the product is suitable for
your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out product
operation as provided in these instructions.
CAUTION
Disconnect power supply before connecting wiring
to avoid electrical shock or equipment damage.
Location
Select a location about 5 ft (1.5m) above the floor in an
area with good circulation at average temperature and
humidity for the area to be controlled. Avoid locations near
hot or cold air ducts and discharge air from the controlled
equipment.
Mounting
³ Remove the setting knob.
· Pull the cover forward from the device to remove.
» Install a 2 x 3 in. (51 mm x 76 mm) vertical switch
box at the selected location.
¿ Using the two screws provided, fasten the adapter
plate to the switch box as shown. See Fig. 1.
´ Pull the wires from the switch box through the
opening in the adapter plate and connect to the H46
leadwires with the solderless connectors provided.
See Fig. 2 through 4 for typical hookup.
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H46D Humidity Controller
² Push the wires back into the switch box.
¶ Place the H46 against the adapter plate, making
certain the tab at the bottom of the plate fits into the
notch on the H46.
º Fasten the H46 to the adapter plate by tightening
the captive screw.
¾ Replace the cover and the setting knob.
ADAPTER PLATE
SCREWS (2)
H46 CAPTIVE
MOUNTING SCREW
H46
(COVER OFF)
NYLON
ELEMENT
Fig. 1. Mounting H46D on vertical switch box.
Wiring
Disconnect power supply before connecting wiring to avoid
electrical shock or equipment damage. All wiring must
comply with local codes and ordinances. Do not exceed
contact and coil ratings when wiring into the system.
See Fig. 2.
X-XX UL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2 X 3 IN.
SWITCH BOX
ADAPTER PLATE
PLATE TAB
H46 LEADWIRES (2)
WALL SURFACE
M7907
69-1001B