Aprilaire 700A install location
#1
01-19-09, 08:47 PM
Aprilaire 700A install location
I have a Trane xe90 furnace with AC coils in the plenum. I am looking for the best location to install the Aprilaire 700a in terms of what side and height of unit. pics are as follows:
Front of furnace
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1766/img5953fr2.jpg
Side of Furnace
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8466/img5955ik8.jpg
Back of Furnace
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3136/img5956ot9.jpg
The template states to install on supply at the same level of the AC coil
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8899/img5957cl0.jpg
How do I figure out the orientation of the coils in the plenum without cutting the sheet metal?
Any help would be appreciated.....
Front of furnace
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1766/img5953fr2.jpg
Side of Furnace
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8466/img5955ik8.jpg
Back of Furnace
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3136/img5956ot9.jpg
The template states to install on supply at the same level of the AC coil
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8899/img5957cl0.jpg
How do I figure out the orientation of the coils in the plenum without cutting the sheet metal?
Any help would be appreciated.....
#3
01-20-09, 07:40 AM
I just accepted delivery yesterday. In terms of wiring it, I have a Trane XE90....I believe it should have a HUM terminal 120V...but will check.
Does it not matter where the unit is placed in regards to the AC coils? Template just made me nervous about it.
Does it not matter where the unit is placed in regards to the AC coils? Template just made me nervous about it.
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01-20-09, 08:41 AM
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yes, the HUM is 120 volts, and will need to use a transformer.
That get wired to W/G and Cf on the humidistat.
Then R and C from the humidistat to the board's R and C.
You are safe on the side. you are going to see the "Side" of the A and cut a small hole on the side, and take a peek, andyou'll see the side of the coil.
That get wired to W/G and Cf on the humidistat.
Then R and C from the humidistat to the board's R and C.
You are safe on the side. you are going to see the "Side" of the A and cut a small hole on the side, and take a peek, andyou'll see the side of the coil.
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01-24-09, 10:26 AM
I think I have it down....but want to verify with you.
The transformer black wire to HUM you see in the picture below
The transformer white wire to common whites also in same picture.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1011/img5960of2.jpg
Then the other end of the transformer connects to R and C (according to the automatic digital control install manual diagram: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6126/img5965hw6.jpg)
Then the W/G and Cf on the humidistat to the furnace boards R and C or W and C?
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9491/img5962uh9.jpg
thought this was going to be easy....but now more confused because it looks like the opposite of what I thought before....
Hetal
The transformer black wire to HUM you see in the picture below
The transformer white wire to common whites also in same picture.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1011/img5960of2.jpg
Then the other end of the transformer connects to R and C (according to the automatic digital control install manual diagram: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6126/img5965hw6.jpg)
Then the W/G and Cf on the humidistat to the furnace boards R and C or W and C?
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9491/img5962uh9.jpg
thought this was going to be easy....but now more confused because it looks like the opposite of what I thought before....
Hetal
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01-26-09, 07:57 PM
I think I may have messed things up.....while I was attaching the water pipe to the humidifier, my furnace kicked on for 1 minute and then powered off..including the humdistat. Now the furnace won't start at all. No LED blinking either on the control board to tell me what error code it could have been.
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01-26-09, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by patelhe
Now the furnace won't start at all. No LED blinking either on the control board to tell me what error code it could have been.
Is the blower door in place?
Originally Posted by patelhe
The transformer black wire to HUM you see in the picture below
The transformer white wire to common whites
The transformer white wire to common whites
Then the other end of the transformer connects to R and C (according to the automatic digital control install manual diagram:
Then R and C from humidistat to R and C/B on the furnace board.
#10
01-26-09, 09:49 PM
the 3A fuse has blown.....only problem is I can't get another one tonight....will have to wait till AM...hope my house pipes don't freeze in the interim.
Any idea why the fuse would blow.....
Any idea why the fuse would blow.....
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01-26-09, 10:32 PM
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I am sure you got spare fuse in your car. They are the same type. 5 amps.
I am not sure why it blew. Rewire it as i stated, or just undo it for now till you have time to rewire it.
I am not sure why it blew. Rewire it as i stated, or just undo it for now till you have time to rewire it.
#12
01-27-09, 10:58 AM
replaced fuse and everything looks ok so far.....
Interestingly, a hygrometer I bought from radio shack is measuring humidity 15% less than the aprilaire control panel and handheld units. Wonder which one is correct?
Interestingly, a hygrometer I bought from radio shack is measuring humidity 15% less than the aprilaire control panel and handheld units. Wonder which one is correct?
#14
01-28-09, 07:53 AM
the unit has been on for over 24 hours now and the humidity level in the house has only changed by 5% to 37% and does not seem to be increasing anymore. I have the setting on the control to the max....is something wrong. The drain line has water dripping down, the units power fan is on...when the furnace is on.
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01-28-09, 02:32 PM
I have checked for the past hour, it seems crazy but the furnace kicks on for 4-5 minutes on the average. The avg time from one kick on to the next kick on is 11-12 minutes. So the furnace is actually off for approx 5-6 minutes before it kicks on again. Is it suppose to be that frequently?
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01-28-09, 06:17 PM
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Ok, on back of your t-stat, you want to set the screws to "Hot water boiler" settings. A-out one turn, and B in.
That will give you a longer run time, and also that will help the humidifier out with long run time.
That will give you a longer run time, and also that will help the humidifier out with long run time.
#20
01-28-09, 07:11 PM
Is there a way of knowing what the current turn is for A and B. I see the settings for a >90% efficiency furnace is also the same....I see the A and B screws are about the same depth. I loosen the A screw so it is sticking out more than B now....Hope that is the same as your description.
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01-28-09, 09:31 PM
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if A and B screw was set in all the way (can't turn anymore) it was set up to cycle about 5 times an hour.
If A is turned out, then it should cycle about 3 times an hour.
If A is turned out, then it should cycle about 3 times an hour.
#22
02-01-09, 09:08 AM
Yes, that setting has my furnace cycle less times but longer (usually turns on for approx 10 minutes 3-4 times an hour). I also increased the blower delay from the factory 100 to 180 seconds. Still can not get humidity past 38%. If I completely turn off the humdifier the humidity sits at 31-32%. I am lost.....what else should I be checking....
One additional question...I have a second unit in the attic that is a Trane TUE100A948K3.....the heating fan off delay is factory fixed at 100 sec. There are no dip switches to adjust it higher...there are jumper resistance wires that connect the SW2 and SW3 which do not come off....Can I cut them to increase the time from 100 to 180 seconds?
One additional question...I have a second unit in the attic that is a Trane TUE100A948K3.....the heating fan off delay is factory fixed at 100 sec. There are no dip switches to adjust it higher...there are jumper resistance wires that connect the SW2 and SW3 which do not come off....Can I cut them to increase the time from 100 to 180 seconds?
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02-02-09, 07:36 AM
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No, there is nothing you can cut or change on that model of furnace. That is a very basic furnace, and there nothing you can do.
Is the humidifier tied to hot water?
Is the humidifier tied to hot water?
