Owner`s manual

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Maintaining ideal humidity
OptimalRelativeHumidity(RH)isdefinedbyindustryexperts*asbetween40-60%RHonan
averageannualbasis,and35%duringtheheatingseasonindryclimates.Anenvironmentwith
toolittlehumidityleavesthebodyvulnerabletovirusesandbacteria,andcancausewoodwork
inthehousetoshrinkandcrack.Ontheotherhand,toomuchhumiditycreatesidealconditions
for mold and mildew growth.
Proper indoor humidity can also help you save money on energy bills. When maintained proper-
ly,yourequipmentwon’thavetorunasmuchbecausehumidifiedairfeelswarmerinthewinter.
* American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
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OPTIMUM
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BACTERIA
VIRUSES
FUNGI
MITES
RESPIRATORY
INFECTIONS
ALLERGIC RHINITIS
AND ASTHMA
CHEMICAL
INTERACTIONS
OZONE
PRODUCTION
ASHRAE RECOMMENDED WINTER DESIGN LEVEL