What does R1 mean on my Aprilaire humidifier?
The R1 that you see on the screen after the test mode simply means the control is a revision one control. This revision indicator has no effect on the operation of the control or the humidifier.”
What does R3 mean on Aprilaire humidifier?
The R3 code just means the unit has been left in the test/reset position longer than the 60 second test. After that 60 second the water solenoid would close and you would not get any water.
Where is aprilaire located?
Madison, Wisconsin
Aprilaire is still based in Madison, Wisconsin and remains committed to providing innovative indoor air quality solutions through research, engineering, product refinement, and practical experience.
How do I reset my humidifier?
Basic maintenance is necessary before the humidifier can come out of “Reset” mode and operate as normal.
- Set the power dial to the “Reset” position.
- Unplug the device, remove the water tank and lift the tray from the base of the humidifier.
- Refill the water tank and reassemble the humidifier.
How do you check if Aprilaire humidifier is working?
By turning the dial of your manual humidistat to a setting above the “click point” you should see water coming out of the drain line within a few minutes which would indicate your humidifier is working.
What should I set my Aprilaire humidifier to?
Aprilaire, like any other humidifier manufacturer, designs their humidifiers to maintain an indoor relative humidity of 35% at an indoor temperature of 70F, anytime the outdoor temperature is 20F or above.
What is the blower activation on the Aprilaire humidifier?
The Blower Activation Switch is set to the “ON” position to allow the humidifier control to activate the HVAC fan for maximum humidification. For this setting, the Models 500, 600, and 700 Humidifier must be connected to hot water.
How do you turn off Aprilaire humidifier?
Turn the humidifier control dial setting to the “Off” position. Then, slowly turn the dial clockwise until you hear the solenoid valve on the humidifier “click on.” Next, slowly turn the dial counter clockwise until you hear the solenoid valve “click off”.