Specifications
REFRESHING MOISTURE...
AS NATURE INTENDED
Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound investlnent
in this addition m your holne COlnfort system.
Your hulnidifier represents both the latest in engineering devel-
oplnent and the cuhnination of lnany years of experience t}Oln
one of the lnost reputable lnanufacturers of comfort systems.
Your new unit is alnong the most energy-efcient and reliable
holne hulnidifiers available today. To assure its dependability,
spend a few lninutes now with this booklet. Learn about the op-
eration of your hulnidifier and the small alnount oflnaintenance
it takes to keep it operating at peak efficiency.
With lninilnal care, your hulnidifier will provide you and your
_amily with lnoist, spring-fresh air froln season to season and
year to year.
YOUR HOME HUMIDIFIER
YOUR HOME CAN BE DRIERTHAN DEATH VALLEY
During the heating season, your holne can becolne uncolnfort-
ably dry. This is because cold winter air holds very little lnois-
rare. When outdoor air is warmed to average rooln telnperamre,
its relative hulnidity £hlls to even lower levels. Refer to Table 1
for a comparison of the levels of relative humidity for a few sam-
ple enviromnents.
Table 1 -- Relative Humidity Comparison
HEATED HOME
RECOMMENDED
RELATIVE
HUMIDITY
35%
SAHARA
DESERT
25%
DEATH
VALLEY
23%
HEATED HOME
AVERAGE
5-15%
Parched air can cause the wood used in the construction of your
house and furnishings to dry, crack, aM split. Draperies and up-
holstery may age prelnaturely. Amaoying static electric shock
and cling are lnore prevalent. Your tlaoat, nasal passages, si-
nuses, and skin are more susceptible to irritating dryness. You
may even have to set the therlnostat higher than otherwise nec-
essary just to feel warm.
MOISTURE MAKES A REFRESHING DIFFERENCE
Proper hulnidity comrol can alleviate problelns caused by exces-
sive dryness. Furnishings and fabrics take on a more lustrous
appearance. Houseplants tl_ive. Static electricity is significantly
reduced in a properly hulnidified home. Your £hmily will breathe
lnore easily and ilnd relief from the cool, drafty feeling coin-
lnonly experienced in overly dry holnes. The additional lnoisture
supplied by your humidifier may enable you to reduce the tem-
perature setting on your therlnostat without any loss of indoor
COlnfort.
HOWYOUR HUMIDIFIERWORKS
Your hulnidifier adds water lnolecules to the air inside your
holne. Although the rate of humidification is variable, it may
exceed one-half gallon of water per hour. That's a healthy drink
for a dry household. The typical process of lmlnidification be-
gins when water flows through the humidifier vah,e and soaks
the large evaporator pad. Hot, dry air [}oln the furnace passes
through the pad and absorbs the water. Then, this lnoisture-laden
air is distributed throughout the house via the ductwork. See Fig.
1, 2, and 3.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
TYPICAL
INSTALLATIONS
Fig. 3
OPERATING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Your new hulnidifier is designed to operate as part of your home
heating system. It will perforln at lnaximuln efciency if these
recolranendations are followed:
• The hulnidifier is comrolled by a hulnidistat. Adjust the
hulnidistat setting according to the outside telnperature. Refer
to Table 2 as a general guide. If after several days, the air in
your home seems too moist, lower the humidistat setting. Con-
densation on single-pane windows indicates excessive mois-
ture. If the air is too dry, increase the setting. Dry throat and
nasal passages indicate dry air.
• All models come with a humidistat. Continuous blower oper-
ation provides for constant hulnidification. It may also contrib-
ute to greater personal COlnfort because continuous blower
operation minimizes telnperature differences throughout the
home. Furtherlnore, a system equipped with an electronic air
cleaner offers the added benefit of full-tilne air filtration.
Table 2--HumidistatSettings
OUTSIDE RECOMMENDED
TEMPERATURE HUMIDISTAT SETTING
(°F) (% RELATIVE HUMIDITY)
-20 15
-10 20 (LOW)
-0 25
10 30
20 35
30 40 (NED)