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RETURN AIR DUCT INSTALLATION 

1 Locate the humidistat in the return air duct at least 12 in. up stream 

prior to the humidifier or the humidifier by-bass tube. 

2 Remove the backing and adhere the humidistat mounting template in 

a horizontal position, make sure it is level. 

3 Drill four 7/64 in. mounting holes. 
4 Drill 1/2 in. hole in the center of the template and use tin snips to cut 

the rectangular hole designated by the dotted lines then remove 
template. 

5 Remove the backing and adhere the gasket over the opening area. 
6 Connect the low voltage wires to the humidistat terminals. Tuck the 

wire into the recessed area on the back of the base plate. 

7 Use sheet metal screws to securely fasten the humidistat to the return 

air duct.  

 

CAUTION:  

Mount the humidistat in the return air duct only, 
installation on the warm air duct will destroy humidistat 
element.  

Make certain the wires stay in the slot under the 
mounting base. 

Summary of Contents for SK0-0055-001

Page 1: ...ot cut or drill any air conditioning or electrical accessories during installation Fatal electrocution is possible if you contact a live wire Electrical power can cause electrical shock Disconnect all electrical power supplied to the equipment before beginning installation Blindness can occur if freon contacts your eyes CAUTION Do not install on any electrical system over 30 VAC CAUTION All electr...

Page 2: ...e and use tin snips to cut the rectangular hole designated by the dotted lines then remove template 5 Remove the backing and adhere the gasket over the opening area 6 Connect the low voltage wires to the humidistat terminals Tuck the wire into the recessed area on the back of the base plate 7 Use sheet metal screws to securely fasten the humidistat to the return air duct CAUTION Mount the humidist...

Page 3: ... plate 4 Place the base assembly in the predetermined location on the wall in a horizontal position make sure it is level Mark and drill a 3 8 in hole in the wall 5 Run low voltage wire to the location and pull about 6 in of wire through the hole 6 Plug the hole with a nonflammable insulation to prevent drafts from affecting the humidistat operation 7 Position the base assembly over the wire and p...

Page 4: ...t require an additional transformer OPERATIONS CHECK 1 Turn the heating system thermostat up and wait until the system blower activates 2 Turn the humidistat clockwise to the on position visually check humidifier for operation 3 Turn the humidistat counterclockwise to 10 or lower visually check to see that humidifier shuts off Note The set point where the humidistat turns on and off may not repres...

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