Carrier 49BF User's Manual
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1. Address City ___ iatan ee RERO 4 0 Telephone hp CARRIER CORPORATION IF YOUR UNIT DOES NOT WORK FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER FIRST Contact the installer You may find his name on the product or in your User s Manual If his name is not known call your builder if yours is a new residence SECOND Contact the nearest distributor See telephone yellow pages THIRD Contact CARRIER CORPORATION Consumer Relations Department Carrier Parkway P O Box 4808 Syracuse New York 13221 Telephone 1 800 CARRIER 227 7437 From Canada 1 315 432 7885 Model No Unit Serial No Date of Installation Installed by Name of Owner Address of Installation Carrier Corporation otandard Product Limited Warranty ONE YEAR WARRANTY This CARRIER product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of one year from the date of original installation whether or not actual use begins on that date A new or remanufactured part to replace any defec tive part will be provided at Carrier s sole option without charge for the part itself PROVIDED the defective part is returned to our distributor This war ranty applies only to the product in its original installation location and is voided if the product is reinstalled elsewhere THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT IN2. er mti 0 hme RCRUM me ELE CAS Lis SEL OE m 5 atv A89451 qo ees ot eee nat a s nn M e A89450 p AR n ar A89459 tuc a V e pto nei COPA 0 Fey e a T ER LM Dame siapan vans E EY av SEE uy n vt Et A89452 TE TO INSTALLER This manual should be left with the equipment user REFRESHING MOISTURE AS NATURE INTENDED Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound invest ment in this addition to your home comfort system Your humidifier represents both the latest in engineering development and the culmination of many years of experi ence from one of the most reputable manufacturers of com fort systems Your new unit is among the most energy efficient and reli able home humidifiers available today To assure its depend ability spend just a few minutes with this booklet now Learn about the operation of your humidifier and the small amount of maintenance it takes to keep it operating at peak efficiency With minimal care your humidifier wil provide you and your family with moist spring fresh air from season to season and year to year YOUR HOME HUMIDIFIER YOUR HOME CAN BE DRIER THAN DEATH VALLEY During the heating season your home can become uncom fortably dry This is because c
3. of your equipment these numbers should be recorded on page 6 of this booklet Specify the apparent problem With this information your dealer may be able to offer helpful suggestions over the phone or save valuable time through knowledgeable preparation for the service call A87192 16 REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE In addition to the routine maintenance that you perform your humidifier should be inspected regularly by a properly trained service technician The inspection preferably each year but at least every other year should include the following Routine inspection of the humidifier Cleaning if neces sary Cleaning or replacement of the evaporator pad as required A check of all electrical wiring and connections A check of water connections to the unit Operational check of the complete comfort system to determine actual working condition Necessary repair and or adjustment should be performed at this time Your servicing dealer may offer an economical service con tract that covers seasonal inspections Ask for further details Record the model and serial numbers of your new humidifier in the following spaces This information along with the other ready reference facts requested below may be required if you should ever need information or service Model No Serial No eee Date Installed _ _ Dealer Name
4. with a mild detergent and warm water Be sure holes and slots in the pan are clean and unobstructed If the pad is covered by a heavy deposit of scale or if the local water supply has high sulfate content replace the pad with a new one 6 Reassemble your humidifier 7 Turn ON the electrical power and water supplies Refer to the Startup Procedures listed on page 2 Model 49WS 1 Turn OFF all electrical power to the humidifier and fur nace See Fig 11 2 Turn OFF the humidifier s water supply See Fig 4 3 Drain water from the unit Place a pail underneath the drain plug located on the bottom of the humidifier cabi net Lift the tab on the drain plug and remove the plug Allow all water to drain from the unit See Fig 15 4 Remove the front door from the humidifier Rotate the latches one half turn then pull the door forward See Fig 9 5 Remove and inspect the evaporator pad assembly Lift the bearing from its retainer See Fig 12 Pull the assembly away from the motor to disengage the assem bly shaft from the motor coupling Rotate the evapora tor pad assembly 90 degrees and remove it through the access opening See Fig 13 Inspect the evaporator pad If the pad is heavily loaded with scale replace the pad To replace the pad pull or cut the old pad from its frame Pull the new evaporator pad onto the support frame until the pad is located between the ends of the drum NOTE For best performance the evapo
5. CLUDE LABOR or other costs incurred for diagnosing repairing removing installing shipping servicing or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts SUCH COSTS MAY BE COVERED BY a separate warranty provided by the installer EXTENDED 4 YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS During the second through fifth years after the date of originat installation the Carr ier further warrants the electrical components against defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance A new or remanufactured part at the Carrier s sole option will be provided under the same condi tions as stated in the ONE YEAR WARRANTY THESE EXTENDED WARRANTIES DO NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosing repairing removing installing shipping serv icing or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts THESE WARRANTIES APPLY ONLY TO PRODUCTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND BECOME VOID UPON REINSTALLATION LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES MADE IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED ENLARGED OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR DEALER OR OTHER PERSON WHATSOEVER ALL WORK UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS
6. WARRANTY SHALL BE PER FORMED DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS WHETHER NEW OR REMANUFACTURED ASSUME AS THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD ONLY THE REMAINING TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY CARRIER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1 Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instruc tions or owner s manual including coil cleaning filter cleaning and or replacement and lubrication Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty installation or application by others Failure to start due to voltage conditions blown fuses open circuit break ers or other damages due to the inadequacy or interruption of electrical service Damage or repairs needed as a consequence of any misapplication abuse improper servicing unauthorized alteration or improper operation Damage as a result of floods winds fires lightning accidents corrosive environments or other conditions beyond the control of CARRIER Parts not supplied or designated by CARRIER CARRIER products installed outside the continental U S A Alaska Hawali and Canada Electricity or fuel costs or increases in electricity or fuel costs from any rea son whatsoever including additional or unusual use of supplemental elec tric heat ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMER CIAL DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above timita tion may not
7. apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Form No 530 000 Rev 6 83 NNN NUON PLONE UY UFO EU NUN a N ___ i gt gt ie ar an 5 gt 9 NS V4 x ee AP RR T e A A ee eee eee A ee A ee eee ee eee A eS pue i EERE 1 eines iW aa d Xd et tl e eun c 3 AL Carrier ZQITICT HEATING amp COOLING TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON PARTS Consult your installing dealer or classified section of your local telephone directory under the Heating Equipment or Air Conditioning Contractors amp Systems headings for dealer listing by brand name m Have available the Model No Series Letter amp Serial No of your equipment to insure correct replacement part MI nO 58 ote SA ee MEM A LEE ee te ES my AT D OO INE WEE e PDA ER E Ea Kot or Fea a ce cut Rae ie retinal ata i iR Carrier Corporation Syracuse New York 13221 ae bii Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue or change at any time specifications or designs wi
8. grilles should not be blocked Drapes furniture and toys are some of the items commonly found obstructing grilles Restricted airflow reduces the efficiency of the humidifier as well as that of the whole com fort system e The humidifier unit must be properly maintained on a regular basis STARTUP PROCEDURES 1 Open the saddle valve on the water supply line See Fig 4 Set humidistat to the desired relative humidity See Fig 5 and Table 2 jw Table 2 Humidistat Settings OUTSIDE RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE HUMIDISTAT SETTING F RELATIVE HUMIDIT p10 20 0 25 ee 30 20 35 Above 20 40 A87182 4 A87183 5 2 Turn the furnace ON and adjust the thermostat to a high temperature setting Be sure that the furnace blower is operating 3 Check to see if water is flowing into the humidifier e If yours is a Model 49BF or Model 49FH humidifier loosen the thumbscrew that holds the distributor cover to the top of the cabinet Lift up the distributor cover slightly to make certain that water is flowing from the solenoid valve into the distributor pan Do not lift the cover off the cabinet more than 1 in when water is flowing See Fig 6 or 7 according to the model you own SOLENOID VALVE nn eene EVAPORATOR PAD BOTTOM ACCESS A87184 MODEL 49BF 6 On a Model 49BG humidifier gently pull the latch that secures the access door Lift the door ab
9. he motor coupling and that the bearing washer is located inside the bearing retainer Turn the water ON Adjust float by rotating until water covers inside of foam drum Attach the access door and turn the latches 9 Turn ON electrical power supplies Refer to startup procedures listed on pages 2 and 3 BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE CHECK FOR THESE EASILY SOLVED PROBLEMS Check the main power discon nect switch Verify that the circuit breakers are ON or that fuses have not blown If you must reset break ers or replace fuses do so only once Contact your servicing dealer for assistance if the breakers trip or the fuses blow a second time If the humidity level is too low check the humidistat setting Check that the saddle valve is turned ON Check the evaporator pad and clean or replace the pad as neces sary Check water level in 49WS Check for sufficient airflow Check the furnace filter or electronic air cleaner for excessive accumulations of dirt Check for blocked return or supply air grilles Be sure grilles are open and unobstructed A86060 If water drips from the humidifier check the drain hose for kinks or obstructions If your unit is a Model 49WS dripping may indicate that the float valve needs adjustment If your humidifier fails to operate properly contact your servicing dealer for troubleshooting and repairs State the model and serial numbers
10. m the humidifier will need to be cleaned at the beginning of every heating season CLEANING PROCEDURES Models 49BF 49BG and 49FH 1 Turn OFF all electrical power to the humidifier and fur nace See Fig 11 2 Turn OFF the humidifier s water supply See Fig 4 3 Disassemble the humidifier See Figs 6 7 and 8 If yours is a Model 49BG Humidifier gently pull the latch that secures the access door Remove the door and slide the evaporator pad assembly out of the unit See Fig 8 To disassemble either a Model 49BF or Model 49FH Humidifier first remove the water supply connection to the solenoid valve Next remove the screw that holds the dis tributor cover to the cabinet Lift off the cover Then dis connect the drain line from the sump and loosen the thumb screw s holding the sump to the cabinet Remove the sump Remove evaporator pad assembly Again see Fig 6 or 7 according to the model you own 4 Clean the internal and external humidifier cabinet components If yours is a Model 49BG Humidifier wash the access door and outlet drain portion of the cabinet Make sure the drain is open A87137 7 10 A86027 1 1 if your humidifier is a Model 49BF or 49FH wash the distributor cover sump cover and cabinet Be sure the inlet ports are open and clean Then clean the sump with a solu tion of detergent and water 5 Clean the internal components of your humidifier Wash the distributor pan
11. ocated in the bypass duct if one is installed If your humidifier is a Model 49WS drain and clean the water pan as described under cleaning procedures PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With the proper maintenance and care your humidifier will operate economically and dependably Maintenance can be accomplished easily by referring to the following directions However before performing any maintenance consider these important safety precautions A WARNING DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE HUMIDIFIER AND FURNACE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTE NANCE A FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARN ING COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH NOTE THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE ELECTRI CAL DISCONNECT SWITCH ALTHOUGH SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE SHARP EDGES IN THE CONSTRUC TION OF YOUR HUMIDIFIER BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING PARTS OR REACHING INTO THE UNIT TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY Your humidifier has been designed for easy disassembly This simplifies cleaning and servicing Your unit must be kept clean to maintain its efficiency Regular inspection allows you to determine the cleaning schedule best suited to your humidifier s operating condi tions The frequency for required maintenance will depend most upon the available water supply In areas where hard water and high mineral content are prevalent a humidifier requires cleaning and servicing more often than one sup plied with softer water At minimu
12. old winter air holds very little moisture When outdoor air is warmed to average room tem perature its relative humidity falls to even lower levels Refer to Table 1 for a comparison of the levels of relative humidity for a few sample environments Table 1 Relative Humidity Comparison Chart AVERAGE HEATED HOME 5 15 Parched air can cause the wood used in the construction of your house and furnishings to dry crack and split Draper ies and upholstery may age prematurely Annoying static electric shock is more prevalent Your throat nasal pas sages sinuses and skin are more susceptible to irritating dryness You may even have to set the thermostat higher than otherwise necessary just to feel warm MOISTURE MAKES A REFRESHING DIFFERENCE Proper humidity control can alleviate problems caused by excessive dryness Furnishings and fabrics take on a more lustrous appearance Houseplants thrive Static electricity is significantly reduced in a properly humidified home Your family will breathe more easily and be relieved from the cool drafty feeling commonly experienced in overly dry homes The additional moisture supplied by your humidifier may enable you to reduce the temperature setting on your thermostat without any loss of indoor comfort HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS Your humidifier adds water molecules to the air inside your home Although the rate of humidification is variable it may exceed one half gallon of water
13. out 1 in Check to see if water is flowing from the solenoid valve into the dis tributor pan See Fig 8 e If your humidifier is a Model 49WS unit look through the window on front of the unit to see that the evaporator pad is rotating and water is flowing See Fig 9 4 Turn OFF the furnace When the blower stops look into the humidifier to make sure the water is not flow ing into the unit SOLENOID VALVE n DISTRIBUTOR COVER 707937 DISTRIBUTOR PAN D ere manette Di ts esau pee Ci PE EVAPORATOR PAD CABINET BOTTOM ACCESS PANEL A87185 7 MODEL 49FH DUCT HOUSING INLET l SOLENOID VALVE CABINET DISTRIBUTOR PAN EVAPORATOR PAD coon A87186 MODEL 49BG 8 A87187 MODEL 49WS 9 NOTE The Model 49WS is controlled by a float valve Turning off the furnace will not affect the water flow until maximum heater level is achieved 5 Replace the cover assembly and fasten securely 6 Now turn the furnace ON and set the thermostat for desired room temperature SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES To shut down your humidifier simply close the saddle valve on the water line Then turn OFF the humidistat When set to the OFF position the humidistat shuts off the electrical power to the solenoid valve and or motor on the humidifier NOTE If your home comfort system includes cooling be sure the water supply to your humidifier is turned off dur ing the cooling season Close the damper l
14. per hour That s a healthy drink for a dry household The following is a brief A87178 WA description of the process Water flows through a valve to soak the large evaporator pad Hot dry air from the furnace passes through the pad and absorbs the water Then this moisture laden air is distributed throughout the house via the ductwork See Figs 1 2 and 3 A87179 A87181 3 OPERATING YOUR HUMIDIFIER Your new humidifier is designed to operate as part of your home heating system It will perform at maximum effi ciency if these recommendations are followed e If your humidifier is controlled by a humidistat adjust its setting according to the outside temperature Refer to Table 2 as a general guide If after several days the air in your home seems too moist lower the humidistat setting Condensation on single pane windows indicates excessive moisture However if the air is too dry raise the setting Dry throat and nasal passages indicate dry air e If your system does not include a humidistat consider running the heating unit blower continuously day and night Uninterrupted blower operation provides for con stant humidification It may also contribute to greater per sonal comfort because continuous blower operation mini mizes temperature differences throughout the home Fur thermore a system equipped with an electronic air cleaner offers the added benefit of full time air filtration e Supply and return air
15. rator pad should be replaced before each heating season 6 Inspect the float assembly Remove the float arm from the valve body by sliding out the pin and lifting off the float arm See Fig 14 Inspect the rubber valve seat located inside the float arm If the seat appears to be nicked or worn invert the seat or replace it with the spare valve seat located on the float arm Inspect the water opening in the valve body If the opening is clogged use a pin to remove the obstruction Remove any accumulated deposits from the valve body and float arm A87188 12 A87189 13 7 Clean the water pan and unit cabinet Tilt the water pan and lift it from the unit Wash the pan with warm soapy water Flex the pan to loosen accumulated scale Wash the unit interior removing any accumulated deposits Inspect the overflow line to ensure that no blockage has occurred Clean as required See Fig 15 8 Reassemble your Model 49WS Humidifier Reinsert the water pan and drain plug Ensure that the overflow tube is inserted into the hole at the bottom of the cabi net Attach the float arm to the valve body by aligning the holes on both parts and reinserting the pin Do not force or bend the pin The float arm should have free up and down movement Install the evaporator pad HUMIDIFIER HOUSING FLOAT ARM OVERFLOW TUBE DRAIN PLUG HIGHER LOWER VALVE SEAT A87190 14 A87191 15 assembly Ensure that the square shaft engages t
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