GeneralAire Elite Steam, User Manual

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2.

Keep pressed both buttons “reset/sel” and “drain” and switch Elite Steam back on: the display shows 00 and the spanner   

    blinks; then release the two 

buttons. 

3.

Keep pressed “reset/sel” until the display shows 03. WARNING: do NOT confirm any value higher than 04. In case, press “reset/sel” until the display goes 
back to the normal operating mode and restart from step 1. 

4.

Press “drain” (min. 1 second) to confirm: the hour counter will be reset at once and Elite Steam will go back to the normal operating mode. 

5.5

 Using the E2 Humidistat 

Press 

to select

 OFF, MANUAL 

or

 AUTO mode 

(if outdoor sensor is connected). 

OFF mode:

 The humidifier is turned off. 

 
MANUAL mode:

 The E2 will work to maintain the single humidity selected.  You can set your desired humidity level by pressing 

or

. The humidifier will turn ON or OFF according to your manual setting. (The humidifier will operate when the measured relative 

humidity falls more than 2% below the set point.)  Humidity will have to be lowered when weather is colder or if condensation is 
suspected.

   Suggested Setting     Outdoor Temperatures 
 15% 

-20˚F    -29˚C 

 20% 

-10˚F    -23˚C 

25% 

   0˚F    -18˚C 

 30% 

+10˚F   -12˚C 

 35% 

+20˚F    - 7˚C 

 40% 

+30˚F    - 1˚C 

 
AUTO mode:  

The E2 will automatically raise the humidity as the outdoor temperature increases.  This provides the highest possible 

humidity.  The E2 will automatically lower the humidity as temperatures drop.  This minimizes the risk of condensation on cold surfaces 
like windows.  You can adjust the Auto Humidity Index Set Point from 0 (low) to 10 (high) by pressing 

or

. The Humidity Index is 

based on the outdoor temperature and indoor humidity. The humidifier will switch ON/OFF according to the calculated auto humidity 
index set point.  Lower Index settings are for older homes with less insulation and vapor barriers.  Higher Index settings are for newer 
homes with complete vapor barriers, triple pane windows and high R-value insulation.  If condensation occurs reduce Index setting by 2 
points until condensation stops.

NOTE 

If the outdoor temperature sensor fails, 

 flashes and the unit will default to 

MANUAL mode

.

•

To toggle between indoor / outdoor temperature and indoor humidity:   

Press  .

•

To change the temperature unit:  

Press 

°C / °F

.

•

To set the temperature / humidity offset in MANUAL or AUTO mode: 

1. Simultaneously  press 

and

when viewing the temperature or humidity reading. 

2. Use 

or

to change the setting (-3 to 3). 

3. 

Press 

and

 simultaneously or wait 5 seconds to confirm and move onto the next setting.  

•

Lo

 or 

Hi

 will flash on the display when:

MEASURE
MENT 

LO HI 

Indoor temp. 

Below 
0

o

C 

(32

o

F) 

Above 
99

o

F(37

o

C) 

Outdoor 
temp. 

Below -
40

o

C (-

40

o

F) 

Above 
50

o

C 

(122

o

F) 

Humidity Below 

10% 

Above 
90% 

•

  If power is lost, current settings are retained. 

WARNING:

Do not allow excess humidification.  Excess humidity can cause condensation and enable mold and mildew growth.