Help with wiring He220 Humidifier to furnace


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Old 02-04-13, 05:38 PM
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Help with wiring He220 Humidifier to furnace

Hi - first post here. Been reading this site for a while and now need some direct help.

I installed a Honeywell HE220 humidifier in my home last year and it ran fine. I had it wired with its own transformer independent from the furnace.

I went to start it back this year and it didn't start. After some troubleshooting, I realized the air pressure valve is not working properly. So now I can make it run by bypassing the pressure valve, but then the water keeps running even if the furnace is off.

I want to wire it to the furnace now (Trane model). I've looked at the main board and really don't know where to connect the wires. My current setup is this: Transformer -> solenoid -> air pressure valve -> humidistat -> transformer. I'm attaching two pictures of the contacts/mainboard for reference. Thanks!

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Old 02-04-13, 07:21 PM
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What is the model # on your furnace?
 
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Old 02-06-13, 03:33 PM
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It says trane xb. Not sure of the exact model.
 
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Old 02-07-13, 04:14 PM
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is there a terminal on the control board labeled HUM? If so, then this is 120V output for a humidifier. What type of transformer are you using to power the humidifier currently?
 
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Old 02-08-13, 07:09 PM
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It's currently powered by the plug in transformer that came with the unit.

An no, can't seem to find that HUM terminal.
 
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Old 02-08-13, 08:03 PM
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the easiest thing for you to do is to get a #50 relay (google it)
 
 

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