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OWNER’S MANUAL

for Models 45, 90 and 190 

Whole-House Drum Humidifiers

Includes Safety, Operating

and Maintenance Instructions,

plus Warranty

CAUTION: 

Read these instructions

thoroughly before servicing humidifier.

Save this manual for future reference.

Model No.: 

 

Serial No.: 

 

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Summary of Contents for 190

Page 1: ...hole House Drum Humidifiers Includes Safety Operating and Maintenance Instructions plus Warranty CAUTION Read these instructions thoroughly before servicing humidifier Save this manual for future reference Model No Serial No Installation Date ...

Page 2: ...r for Proper Operation 3 How Water Hardness Affects Scheduled Maintenance 3 How to Maintain Your Humidifier 4 Skuttle Automatic Programmable Flushing Timer 5 FAQs about IAQ 6 The Skuttle Happy House Your Assurance of Enhanced IAQ 7 Skuttle High Efficiency Air Cleaners 8 Skuttle Make Up Air Control 8 Skuttle Limited One Year Product Warranty 9 Contact Information Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...iency If at some point you need parts or service follow these simple procedures First try calling the heating and air conditioning dealer who installed your humidifier This information may be located on the back of this booklet or the dealer may have placed a reference label on your heating system If you cannot locate your original installer check the Yellow Pages or the Internet e g Switchboard c...

Page 4: ... keeps your living environment cleaner and your family safer from harmful contaminants How to Operate Your Humidifier Your humidifier s output is controlled by a humidistat which monitors the relative humidity in your home and activates or deactivates the humidifier accordingly It is installed either on the cold air return of your HVAC system or on an interior wall of your home Asyoucanseebythecha...

Page 5: ... humidifier IMPORTANT Reset the thermostat and humidistat to their correct positions for automatic operation How Water Hardness Affects 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 mean...

Page 6: ... valve which leads directly to the humidifier by turning the handle clockwise 2 For Models 45 and 90 remove the humidifier cover 1 by lightly prying down and out on the bottom lip of the cover For Model 190 remove the cover 1 by lifting up on the bottom of the cover Remove the drum assembly 2 by lifting the drum shaft from the bear ing 3 and pulling it out of the motor coupling Next remove the dru...

Page 7: ... steam humidifiers Automatically flushes the humidifier water pan with fresh clean water every two hours Programmable to 10 20 and 30 second flushes per cycle Reduces or eliminates servicing during the humidification season Uses minimal electricity reduces water usage by up to 98 percent when compared to conventional flow thru units Quick and easy to install usually less than 20 minutes Adaptable ...

Page 8: ...mes colder Why not do the same with your humidistat The answer is that the relative humidity RH must be reduced in extreme cold weather to prevent condensation on windows and interior surfaces Otherwise the excess moisture will eventually cause damage to your home RH refers to the percentage of water vapor in the air at a specific temperature Because air expands when heated the relative humidity d...

Page 9: ...re 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 Skuttle whole house air cleaners page 8 capture most of these contami nants in a deep pleated filter that traps far mor...

Page 10: ...ion resistant stain less steel to ensure long life Skuttle High Efficiency Air Cleaners Help Homeowners Breathe Easier Skuttle Air Cleaners Trap most of the in home airborne contaminants that are potentially harm ful to your health Provide high efficiency high capacity filtration with minimal airflow resistance Contain deep pleated filter media to permit extended high volume service for six months...

Page 11: ...equate response from the dealer or distributor notify in writing Skuttle Mfg Co 101 Margaret St Marietta OH 45750 SKUTTLE WILL RECEIVE FREIGHT PREPAID ONLY REMOVABLE PARTS OR COMPONENTS OF SUCH DEFECTIVE PARTS This limited warranty does not apply to any part or component that is damaged in transit or handling has been subject to abuse neglect or accident has not been installed operated and service...

Page 12: ... your local heating and air conditioning contractor Or contact 101 Margaret Street Marietta OH 45750 Phone 800 848 9786 Fax 740 373 9565 Email customerservice skuttle com Web www skuttle com Skuttle and the Happy House character are registered trademarks of Skuttle Mfg Co Rev 12 07 2007 Skuttle Mfg Co Part No 000 0756 250 ...

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