User manual SKUTTLE 86

[. . . ] Inside your humidifier, a polyurethane foam evaporator pad lifts water from the water pan into the warm air stream. The pad's multiple holes and connecting strands significantly increase the area from which the water can evaporate. This ample source of moisture, combined with the warm air in your heating system, is what makes the humidifier effective. It's important to note that water evaporated from the humidifier leaves behind all the impurities (calcium, iron, lime, bacteria, etc. ) that were originally contained in the water. [. . . ] If it does not rotate, turn your furnace on by setting the thermostat higher until the furnace blower comes on. NOTE: Wiring the unit to operate independently of, or in conjunction with, the furnace blower is up to the discretion of the installer. On installations where the unit is closely sized (i. e. , the cubic footage of your home is at or near the humidifier's peak volume capacity), independent operation allows the unit to operate throughout the full blower cycle, thereby eliminating the lag time involved in starting the humidifier. IMPORTANT: Reset the thermostat and humidistat to their correct positions for automatic operation. How Water Hardness Effects Scheduled Maintenance Your humidifier will accumulate minerals, such as calcium and lime, after operating for a short period ­ a sure sign that the humidifier is producing humidity. The amount of accumulation depends on the hardness of the water in your area, which means that cleaning frequency will vary from region to region. You can recognize that cleaning is necessary when the pores in the evaporative pad begin to become plugged with mineral deposits. At a minimum, you humidifier will need to be cleaned at the beginning (or end) of every humidifying season (i. e. , the months when you heat your home). Depending on the hardness of your water, mid-season cleaning may also be necessary. In areas with particularly hard water, installation of a Skuttle Automatic Flushing Timer (see page 6) will increase the intervals between cleanings. WARNING: Excessive buildup of minerals is detrimental to the internal parts of your humidifier, as well as to the evaporative process. How to Maintain Your Humidifier NOTE: The model number of your unit should be handwritten on the cover of this manual. MODEL 45 MODEL 86 MODEL 186 Replacement Pad #A04-1725-033 Replacement Pad #A04-1725-034 Replacement Pad #A04-1725-034 1. Turn the water off at the saddle valve by turning the T handle clockwise ( ). Skuttle's liability is limited to replacement of defective parts or components and does not include the payment of the cost of labor charges to remove or replace such defective components or parts. Skuttle will not be responsible for loss of use of any product: loss of time, inconvenience, or any other indirect, incidental or consequential damages with respect to person or property, whether as a result of breach of contract, neglect or otherwise. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Any warranty work will be performed within a reasonable time, usually within one hundred twenty (120) days after notice of defect and delivery to the Skuttle factory, subject to delays beyond the manufacturer's control. Any warranty by Skuttle of merchantability, fitness or use or any other warranty (express, implied or statutory), representation or guarantee other than what was set forth herein shall expire at the expiration date of this limited warranty. SOME STATES TO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE LIMITATION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Skuttle reserves the right to make changes in the design and material of its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in the units completed on the effective date of such change. Skuttle Manufacturing Company, 101 Margaret Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750, 740-373-9169. Skuttle Automatic Flushing Timer Flushes Drum and Reservoir Type Humidifiers Every 12 Hours The Skuttle Flushing Timer . · Automatically flushes the humidifier water pan with fresh, clean water twice daily · Reduces buildup of minerals and dissolved solids in evaporative media and reservoirs; helps maintain the efficiency of your humidifier · Reduces or eliminates servicing during the humidification season · Uses minimal electricity; uses 80 percent less water than conventional flow-thru humidifiers · Is approved by Underwriters Laboratories · Installs easily (by an HVAC contractor) ­ usually within 20 minutes Skuttle Model 216 Make-Up Air Control Provides Year-Round, Filtered Fresh Air Make-up air control mounted to cold air plenum MODEL 216 Screened vent (included) The Skuttle Make-Up Air Control . · Draws outside air into the furnace, where it is filtered, heated or cooled, and circulated through your home's duct system · Combats interior air pollution created by today's tightly constructed homes · Reduces drafts and uncontrolled air infiltration to provide year-round comfort · Improves furnace efficiency by providing proper combustion air · Adjusts automatically; uses no electricity · Is made from corrosion-resistant, stainless steel to ensure long life Skuttle High Efficiency Air Cleaners Help Homeowners Breathe Easier Skuttle Air Cleaners . The period of adjustment can take up to three weeks ­ the time needed for your furniture, woodwork, carpeting, plaster and houseplants to absorb their natural levels of moisture. [. . . ] And Skuttle makes humidifiers to fit more furnace systems, floor plans and water types than any other manufacture. Filtration Your body's respiratory system is designed to filter out airborne particles that are three-to-five microns in diameter. Smaller particles can be inhaled, potentially causing serious health problems. The smallest contaminants (a single micron or less) are dispersed through HVAC ductwork and make up about 99 percent of the particles circulating through a typical home. [. . . ]