GeneralAire 1099LHS is a flow-through bypass humidifier designed for installation on a vertical plenum surface of any forced-air furnace. It features a self-retaining design, easy installation, and a low-profile cabinet that fits in tight spaces. The humidifier can be mounted on the wall or return air plenum with equal efficiency and is suitable for use in homes with temperatures that do not fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
GeneralAire 1099LHS is a flow-through bypass humidifier designed for installation on a vertical plenum surface of any forced-air furnace. It features a self-retaining design, easy installation, and a low-profile cabinet that fits in tight spaces. The humidifier can be mounted on the wall or return air plenum with equal efficiency and is suitable for use in homes with temperatures that do not fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
1099LHS
INSTALLER: PLEASE FiLL OUT AND MAiL GUARANTEE CARD AFTER INSTALLATION
IS COMPLETE. LEAVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITH HOME OWNER
PRECAUTION: The instalier should be an experien_d se_i_ technician, Dis_nsect electrical power before
beginning installation Do net instat!where temperatures fail below 32 d_rees F or where plenum temperatures
ex_d 200 degrees E When widng intoa mu_i-speed blower circuit see Step 7D
iNSTALLATiON: The humidifier may be mounted with
the T' outlet to the right or !eft by inverting the cabinet and
reversing the posiSons ofthe distributor trough and drain R_J.._
pan, The humidifier may be mounted on the wa_ or
return air p!enum with equal effiei_cy_
See Typi_l Installations,
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY:
_ 114" diameter plastic supp!y tubing or t/4_' copper
Supp_t _abing _r hot water appii_tions
2_7" diameter gaivanized E_y-pass pipe
3. electd_t wire and wire nuts
4_current sensing relay (G.F_ Modes #CA50 suggested)
FLOW,THROUGH
BYPASS HUMIDIFIER
FOR INSTALLATION ON A VERTICAL
PLENUM SURFACE OF ANY
FORCED AIR FURNACE
LOWBOY
Select tocation on vertica_ surface of warm or return air pIenum for
mounting humidifier, Tape mounting temptate in place making sure the
template is ]eve[ Do not tnstaii humidifier or 7" bypass pipe where the
blanbed off ends of a cooling coi_ will restri_ air flow to the humidifier.
Extend horisentat _nterline from template to the sdja_nt plenum, Scribe
7" circle I0" to _5" from side of humidifier_ on cabinet cantedine, using
_nnecting col_ar as guide.
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Connect by-pass Pipe to _i!ar and humid_er cabinet.Using holes at
top and bottom of side panei discharge, pierce 2 self tapping screws
through by-pass pipe.
Cut out center section of template _nd 7" ho_e. Humidifier is self
retaining. S|_de top side in first, then s|ide chassis down_ Levei
chassis and instaii two canter screws. !f by-pass pipe instaiis to
opposite side of _assis, bend dip on side discharge, remove s_de
discharge_ and reinstai/ discharge to opposite side of chassis
Instaii remaining six screws.
COPPER
TUBING
PLASTIC
TUBING
Mount the self tapping saddle vatve on either a cotd or a hot water
pipe A side or top mount is best to avoid dogging from pipe
sediment Conne_ 1t4" OD_ tubing to the saddle vatve Copper
tubing requites a brass compression nut and brass s!eeve_ P_astic
tubing requires a brass _nse_ inside the tubing, a plastic sleeve On
the outside with a brass compression nut
NOTE: DO NOT USE PLASTIC TUBING ON HOT WATER OR IN
CONTACT WITH ANY HOT PLENUM SURFACE OR DUCT.
INSTALLATION OF THIS SADDLE VALVE MUST MEET OR
EY.CEED LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES°
SADDLE VALVE iNSTALLATiON INSTRUCTIONS
Copper Pipe
1. Retract piercing pin into valve body by turning handle
_unterclockwise.
2, Screw valve body into upper bracket and tighten
3, Piece rubber gasket over piercing pin_
4. Assemble saddle ve!ve over cep_r pipe using enclosed screws,
nu_ and lower brackeL
5, Tighten screws evenly end firm!y_ Brackets should be pamiiei,,
6, Compiete _mpression connection to saddie va!ve outiet.
7. Turn handie clockwise to pierce tubing and cLo_ saddle valve.
8. Turn handle counterclockwise to open saddJe valve, leave open for
severe_ seconds to flush dirt from pi_ and tub}ngo
Steel Brass or Hard P!astic Pipe
1_ Shut off water supply and dre!n pipe.
2. Turn handie clockwise to expose piercing pin and dose saddle
valve_
3 Piece rubber gasket over piercing pin_
4_ Ddll _/8" hoJe in pipe using a hand crank ddii to avoid shock ha_rd_
5. Assemble saddle vaive over stee_, brass or hard plastic pipe using
enclosed screws, nuts and _ower bracket.
6. Tighten screws evenly and firmly. Brackets sheutd be paraS{eL
7, Complete compression _nnecflon to saddle vaive outlet_
8, Turn hand!e _unterdockwi_ to open saddle valve_ leave open for
severalsec_ondstoflushdirtfrom pipeand tubing,
Threaded Pipe F_ings
1. Turn handie clockwise to expose piercing pin and dose saddle
vaIve_
2, Seal valve body threads using pipe _ or sealant.
3, Instel_valve into t/8" NPT _ing,
4. Complete compression connection to saddie valve outlet.
5. Tam handle counterclockwise to open saddle valve, leave open for
several seconds to flush dirt from pipe and tubing
Conne_ _/4" water euppfytu_ tobraes flIter at inletof solenoid,
DO NOT USE PLASTIC TUBING _NCONTACT WITH ANY
HOT PLENUM SURFACE OR DUCT. IF USING PLASTIC
TUBING, USE TUBE INSERT Pt89 AND PLASTIC
COMPRESSION SLEEVE P190 (AVAILABLE AS PART OF
,ASSEMBLY 747-38 TUBING KIT),
PRECAUTIONS
The installer should be a qualified Technidan. Disconne_ electrical power
before beginning installatJono Do not instait the humidistat on the warm ,air
duct. The foam gasket is used for mounting on a return duct only. Conduct
a thorough checkout befo_ leaving the installation.
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1_Chose a tocation fo_ the M3 about five feet above the _oor on an inside
wa_lwith average room tem_rature and humidi_ _nd_ions.
2_ Ddil a smail hole in the walt and run iow voltage widng to the |ocation
chosen_ Pul! about 6" of wire through the hole. Plug the opening to prevent
drat_s from affecting the humidistat operation_
3 Remove the housing from the base by p_ing with a smatl screwdriver at
the notch in the side of the housing,
4 Mount the ba_ horizontally over the wires using teveL Attach directiy to
the watt, using four screws provided.
5oConnect wires to screw te_inais on the control assemb|y as shown,
Replace housing.
950-1CHASSIS
900-9NOZZLE
900-t0SPOUT
GA4235DiSTRiBUTiON
TUBE
900-40PAD_JL
GA23EVAPORATORPAD
DISTRIBUTORTROUGH
DAMPERKNOB
)ISC
950-2SiDEPANEL
DISCHARGE
P189BRASSTUBEiNSERT--
Connectdrain hose to lt2" spout on humidifier cabinet using hose clamp if
necessary, Run 112" hose to suitable drain such as floor drain, sewer or _aundry
sink, Be sure hose has continuous slope and is not kinked at any point.
Turn on water supply and check operation of humidifier: Set humidistat
demand setting With the furnace off_ the so{enoid vatve should be
dosed. Start the fumace_ the sotenoid valve shoutd open when the
bIower or burner circuit is energized, Check flaw of water through
distributor t_ugh and evaporator pad, The standard GA4299 (ORANGE)
orifice will supp|y approximateiy 435 GPH of water a_ a Jine water
pressure of 60 psL For low water pressures (20`40 psi) a larger (BLUE)
orifice GA4232 is available to provide the same flow. Leave humidistat
set at the recommendedi setting,
FORM NO, ! 099_56 REV_ D
DRAIN PAN
GA4299 ORIFICE
P'I02 COMPRESSION SLEEVE
k"'_ P10! COMPRESSION NUT
747°38 TUB{NG KIT
(A_/AI_BLE)
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950-13 COVER
FILL OUT AND MAIL THIS
WARRANTY CARD AND
LITERATURE REQUEST FORM
AIR CLEANERS AND AIR PURIFIERS
DIGITAL HUMIDITY GAGE
AIR FILTER GAGE
FUEL OIL FILTERS AND
Utho in US.Ao
Thishumidifier,if propedy registered by the return of the warranty registration cord to the manufacturer, is warranted to the consumer against defec-ts in
matenals and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of installation_ Evaporator pads water strainers or metering oririces are not covered
by this !imited warranty or any other warranties Any other defective parts will be repaired w_hout charge except for removai, rein_aiiation and
transportation costs To obtain _pair service under this |ira|ted wa_anty_ the consumer must send the defective part or the _mplete humidifier to the
manufacturer,
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES COVERING THINSHUM|D|FiER OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE, THE IMPLIED WAR_NTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND F|TNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO
LIABiLi_ |N CONNECTION WiTH THE tNSTALLAT|ON OR USE OF THiS PRODUCT, EXCEPTAS STATED iN TH|S LiMiTED WAR_NTY. THE
MANUFACTURER W!LL iN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
This limited warranty gives you spec_c lega! righ_ and you may a!so have other rights which va_ from state to state, Some states do not a!l_ either
iimitations on impiied warranties_ or exclusions from incidenta| or consequenfia| damages, so the above exclusion and iimitation may not appiy to you,
Any questions pertaining _ this iim_tedwarranty should be addressed to the manufacturer. (U S_Ao: The manufacturer has eiected not to make availab|e
the informal dispute se_tement mechanism wM_ is specified in the Magnu_mMoss Warranty Act.)
GENE_L FILTERS, iNC, GENE_ RL_RS, LTD.
NOV|, MICHIGAN 48375-1i15 SCARBOROUGH_ ONTARIO MIR3B7
WWW, GENERA_IRE,COM WWW.CGFPRODUCTS.COM
Your Humidifier is eng!neered to give helpful and troubie_free humidification. For maximum efficiency the re|lowing c|eaning procures should be cerried
out at the end of eac,_ heating season:
1. Turn off water suppty and e|ectrical power to humidifier.
2, Remove cove5 distributortrough_ evaporator pad and drain pan. Clean excessive minera_ deposits from the AT
distrib_or trough, drain pan, pad rai!s_ and humidi_er cabinet. A solution of 1/2 vin_ar & 1/2 water wil| he|p leech OUTSIDE _ECO_ENOEO
minera_ deposits. _MPERATURE SETT|_
3, if theevapomtor pad has excessive mineral deposes, re,ace with a new GA-23 evaporator pad. |nstaU t_ugh and
drain pan. Replace cover, _0°F _9°C 15%
4_ In hea_ minera! areas or if the so!enoid vatve fails to fun_ion disconnect the 1/4" water supp|y line from the -I 0°F -23°C 20%
_lenoid vaive, Carefully puii the strainer screen (PN. GA4004) from the va|ve _dy (P.N, GA4040). Clean the
minera{ de.sits from _!l par_s. !f the or_ce is dogged, it may be opened by inserting a smal_ pin_ Reinsert the fi|ter 0°F -18°C
intothe orifice ri_ttingand screw the brass strainer body into the se|enoid valve, +10_F -29°C 30%
5, Re_nnect the !/4_' water !|no to the solenoid valve if necessary_ Turn on the water suppiy and check a!l p_nts for
_eakage. The operation of the un_ may _ check_ by sta_ing the furnace. The humidifier operates only when the +20OF "7°C
furnace bl_er is running or the _mer circuit is energized. The humidifier is now ready for operation. +30°F - 1°C 40%
6, Ounng the summer_ t_m off wa_er s_pply and eiectrice| power to humidff_e#. Ciose air dampe_.
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The operating principie of the humidi_er is based on the most efficient
and economicel means of evaporating water to the air The humidiher
uses onty 2.5 watts of e|ectd_| power during operationi le_ than the
smat_est household light bulb The heat necessa_ for evaporating water
is produced by the furnace.
The water suppIy to the humidifier is controlled by the electdc solenoid
valve_ The humidistat _nnected in series with the so|enoid provides _w
voltage _ntro! of the humidifier_ The humid|star }s designed for wall
mounting _nthe living area or surface mounting on the return air duct,
ELEC-TR|CAL RATING: 24 VAC ! 60 Hz_
DO NOT SET RELATIVE HUMID_TY TOO HiGH DURING COLD
WEATHER_ _×CESSWE HUM|DITY MAY CAUSE CONDENSATION ON
WlNDC_'NS OR |N WALLS, REFER TO RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
AS DESCR|BED 1NTHE HUMfD_STAT OWNERS MANUAL
Water flows through a strainer, is metered through an orifice to provide
the proper amount of water, and is supplied to the evaporator pad by the
distributo_ trough. Approximately 200 CFM of air is by=pass_ from the
warm air plenum through the hum_d_her and returned to the cold air
p_enum Moisture is evaporated to the air passing through the evaporator
pad
Minerals are not bi_n into the air stream aS occurs in atomizJng
hum3d_ers; they are _efton the evaporator pad where a high _rcentage
is cerri_ off w_h the waste water,:
When the humidifier _s instal|ed and operating, no adjustments are
necessa_ other than setting the centre| knob on the humidistat to the
desired level of humidification. Leave knob on the humidifier in "Hi" or
"W|NTER" position
To turn the humidifier off, dose water suppty va|ve, switch el_dca!
power off and turn humidistat off if furnace {s _sed for summer cooling or
venti|ating set air damper on %OW" or "SUMMER",
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GeneralAire 1099LHS is a flow-through bypass humidifier designed for installation on a vertical plenum surface of any forced-air furnace. It features a self-retaining design, easy installation, and a low-profile cabinet that fits in tight spaces. The humidifier can be mounted on the wall or return air plenum with equal efficiency and is suitable for use in homes with temperatures that do not fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
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