HE360 HUMIDIFIER AND INSTALLATION KIT
Connecting the Plumbing
Use hot or cold water and either hard or softened water in the humidifier.
1. Shut off the water.
CAUTION
Chemical Hazard.
Can cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Do not use any line connected to an air conditioner.
Do not use gas line.
2. Use the self-piercing saddle valve (included) to tap into the water supply line at the location selected. See
Fig. 6. If tapping into galvanized pipe, drain line and pre-drill 3/16 in. tap for saddle valve.
NOTE: The saddle valve is not designed to regulate water flow. The valve is either open or closed.
IMPORTANT
To prevent debris from clogging the solenoid in-line filter, be sure to install the saddle valve handle point-
ing toward the ceiling.
3. Use 1/4 in. (6 mm) OD tubing and connect the saddle valve to the inlet side of the solenoid valve on the
humidifier (see Fig. 7).
a. Place the brass compression nut over the tubing.
b. Install brass insert into end of tubing.
c. Slide the plastic compression ring over the tubing. (Discard copper compression ring provided with
valve.)
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Fig. 6. Installing the saddle valve.
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SCREW DRIVER
WATER LINE
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