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Honeywell wants to make sure you know what to expect from your new Electrode Steam installation. Make sure
you discuss these items with your Professional Installer:
• Achieving Humidity Setpoint. It may take up to a week of continuous operation to initially achieve the
humidity setpoint. This depends on factors such as weather, size of home, furnishings in the home, and
insulation. Once this is achieved, the Electrode Steam should not have to run as much to maintain humidity.
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On/Off Noise. When the humidifier starts up after being off, the unit will run a self-test sequence and may a
“click” noise, engaging the fill & drain valves. This is normal .
• Ideal Humidity. 35% relative humidity in typical winter weather is considered ideal for indoor comfort by
industry experts. You can adjust to your own comfort or until there is condensation on the windows. Lower the
setpoint if condensation appears.
• Unit Not Humidifying. If the Electrode Steam is not running but the humidity is below the desired setting, the
humidity control may have a frost protection setting. See “What is a frost setting?” on page 10. The Cylinder
may also be at the end of its life, in which case you will be notified by the LED sequence.
• Setpoint Not Reached. If humidity doesn’t reach the setpoint, the Electrode Steam may be under-sized for the
home. This can be due to insulation, windows, arid climate, and other environmental factors. Also, the outdoor
temperature may be too low to maintain the humidity level.
• Home Ventilation. Excessive ventilation exhausts humidified air and replaces it with dry air. This can make it
hard to maintain the humidity setpoint. If you are installing a ventilator, use a solution that retains moisture. An
Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is recommended.
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LED Status Lights. The HM700 user interface includes 2 LEDs that provide information about the humidifier
status. Please see “What do the lights tell me?” on page 11 for more information.
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Water Draining. It is normal for the Electrode Steam to periodically drain some water automatically. This is
due to the humidifier maintaining the perfect level of water conductivity and steam output.
• Water Conductivity. Your home’s water conductivity determines how quickly the Electrode Steam will produce
steam and also how often the replacement steam cylinder needs to be replaced.
• Energy Consumption. You may notice a slight increase in overall energy consumption when operating
any humidifier. However, the Electrode Steam will make the home feel warmer. This allows you to lower the
temperature setting on the thermostat. Every degree lower on the thermostat can save up to 3% on heating
costs.
What should I expect from my Electrode Steam?
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