Components
Control Components
Item No. | Name | Description |
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1 | Water Indicator | When lit, indicates the float switch is calling for water. |
2 | Power Indicator | When lit, indicates the power switch is on, and that the components have electrical current supplied to them. |
3 | Heat Indicator | When lit, indicates the thermostat is calling for heat. |
4 | Thermometer | Indicates the temperature inside the cabinet. |
5 | Power Switch | Controls electrical current to the cabinet. |
Cabinet Parts
Item No. | Name | Description |
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1 | Water Strainer | A filter preventing particles from entering the water line and blocking the water valve. |
2 | Water Valve | A valve, opened by the float switch, that allows water to flow into the water pan. |
3 | Water Pan | Holds the water for creating humidity in the cabinet. |
4 | Baffles | Metal plates placed in the water pan to transfer heat to the water to create humidity. |
5 | Float Switch | An electromechanical level switch controlling the water level in the water pan. |
6 | Solid State Time Delay Relay | Used to reduce the electrical load on the float switch and provide an automatic delay of 10 seconds to avoid overflowing the water pan. |
7 | Blower | Circulates air up from the cabinet, through the heater coils, and water baffles, and back down into the cabinet. |
8 | Heater | An 810 watt, open coil type heater. |
9 | High Limit | A safety device mounted on the heater plate which protects the unit from overheating. |
10 | Thermostat | An electromechanical device controlling the temperature inside the cabinet. |
11 | Fan | Circulates fresh air around the operating components. |