Humidex
4
Pre-Installation
Included Components
Before installing your Humidex, make sure that you have the right model and accessories. The
following items should be included in the accessory box. If parts are missing, contact our customer
service at US 1-888-533-1348, Can. 1-800-416-9111.
1x Owner’s
Manual
2x Cable Ties
1x Warranty Card
1x Aluminum Tape
1x Vinyl Flex 6” x 24”
4x Plastic Anchors
1x Exhaust Vent 6”
8x #8 x 2” Screws
1x Checklist
6x #8 x 9/16” Screws
Tools Required for Installation
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Electric reciprocal or hole saw 6¼”
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Drill with a
¼” concrete bit
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Phillips or Robinson Screw Driver
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Measuring Tape
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Hammer
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Pencil
For concrete, cinderblock or brick installation, u
se a hammer drill with chiseling ability ½” x 16”
long and a chisel bit 1” thick.
Key Installation Facts
1)
Unit must be installed at floor level on outside wall.
2)
Unit should be installed as far away as possible from the source of replenishment air. (Hallways,
doors, etc…)
3)
Outside duct must be no less than 6” and dedicated for the HCS
-APT or HCS-APTHC Unit
only.
4)
Location must allow for maximum circulation to draw in air from all parts of the home.
5)
Unit should not be installed within 4 feet of combustion appliance, Central Air Leads or AC
Units.
IMPORTANT
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What Not to Do
1)
DO NOT install the unit within 4 feet of a heat source (Radiator, heater, etc.)
2)
DO NOT install the unit more than approx. 3 inches off the floor.
3)
DO NOT crush the vinyl Pipe.
4)
DO NOT install the unit next to a replenishment air supply.
