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READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCES 

 

INSTALLER’S MANUAL 

 
 
 

 

          
 
 
 
 

Sensor Control BT 

WV-SCBT 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wave Home Solutions 
2421 Long Beach Road 
Oceanside, NY 
11572 
 

Tel:  1-800-293-9577 
 
e-mail: 

info@wavehomesolutions.com

 

 
Site: 

www.wavehomesolutions.com

 

 

Nov2/2009 
MP 100933 
Rev. 2 

Summary of Contents for WV-SCBT

Page 1: ...FUTURE REFERENCES INSTALLER S MANUAL Sensor Control BT WV SCBT Wave Home Solutions 2421 Long Beach Road Oceanside NY 11572 Tel 1 800 293 9577 e mail info wavehomesolutions com Site www wavehomesolutions com Nov2 2009 MP 100933 Rev 2 ...

Page 2: ...gh 230 CFM 0 28 A 115VAC 1 Phase 60Hz UNIT MODEL WV SCBT IS DESIGNED SOLELY FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS PERFORMANCE RESULTS ARE MAXIMIZED WHEN THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED IF HOME IS VACANT FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME THEN THE UNIT SHOULD OPERATE ON LOW SPEED FOR TIGHTLY SEALED CONSTRUCTIONS A FRESH AIR INTAKE SUPPLY IS RECOMMENDED VIA A SMALL OPENING IN THE WINDOW UPSTAIRS OR INSTALL A SUPPLY VENT ...

Page 3: ...hin 8 feet of combustion appliances PLACEMENT OF UNIT Air drawn in by the Sensor Control BT pulls moisture off the surface floors and walls To maximize the effectiveness it is recommended to place the Sensor Control BT away from the source of replenishment air i e stairwell from upstairs This will allow for the unit to draw in the maximum moisture across the greatest surface distance before the up...

Page 4: ...ith the humid air from outside DUCTING Unit comes in two sections that allow for flexibility in positioning the duct at the most convenient height You can duct from the back of the unit or from the top of the unit by removing the top cover Duct can go through an outside wall the floor joist or window Duct should be vented above ground level to the outside or below ground into a window well that is...

Page 5: ...parts are missing contact our customer service at 1 888 533 1348 EXT 102 Installer s Manual 1 Cover Plate Operating Instructions Manual 2 Cable ties 1 Warranty Card 4 Plastic Anchors x1 1 pipe 6 x 8 1 Exhaust Vent 6 1 pc vinyl flex 6 x 24 6 screws 8 x 1 pc Aluminum tape 4 screws 8 x 2 inch 4 Truss Quadrex screws 8 x 1 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Electric reciprocal or hole saw 6 inch Drill con...

Page 6: ...per level SELECT DUCT HOLE LOCATION Now that you ve decided where to install the unit you must select a location for a 6 duct hole in the outside wall This hole is needed to pass a duct through the outside wall Make sure that the hole location is above ground level Also make sure that the hole doesn t line up with a stud electrical wires or pipe For the Sensor Control BT which is adjustable in hei...

Page 7: ...ensor Control BT which is telescopic unit must be installed all the way down to floor level in order to draw in the moisture It cannot be higher than 3 inches off floor level The Sensor Control BT has an opening at the bottom to allow for additional airflow This bottom vent must not be blocked off PUT THE UNIT TOGETHER Join the two halves Bottom section must fit inside Top section of the Sensor Co...

Page 8: ...nsert four 2 inch screws to secure vent to the outside wall Make sure the vent is not twisted from inserting the screws too tight and that the flaps are working properly Apply exterior caulking to act as a weather seal From the inside measure the distance between the elbow and the flex Cut off the excess flex If this is not done the efficiency of the unit will diminish drastically Now that the fle...

Page 9: ...ling leave a 1 8 inch gap between the top of the unit and the ceiling avoiding any contact between the two drill pilot holes through the lips of the unit and the wall Apply the four plastic anchors on the wall with the help of a hammer Secure the Sensor Control BT to the wall using the four 1 inch screws provided 9 ...

Page 10: ...ed and dehumidistat settings Also refer to the Quick Reference Guide sticker on the side of the unit for a reminder of the Sensor Control BT s basic functions NOTE After plugging unit in advise customer to let it run uninterrupted for 2 hours This will allow unit to read and adjust the settings to the air in basement 10 ...

Page 11: ...PLUG IN THE UNIT Plug the unit into any 115V outlet Note A grounded extension cord with a maximum length of 10 feet may be used if necessary 11 ...

Page 12: ...ipes and ducts be insulated to reduce condensation on these cold surfaces If the basement is not insulated and the surfaces are cold in the summertime less than 68 degrees then a small amount of heat may be required until the Sensor Control BT has had time to raise the temperature This will prevent condensation on the surfaces in times of high temperatures or large temperature differentials betwee...

Page 13: ...e basement from the upstairs of the house will generally be in the range of 75º to 85º F 24º to 29º C with a relative humidity of 70 to 75 This air will have a dew point the temperature of surfaces on which it will condense including basement surfaces in the range of 64º to 76º F 18 to 24º C When a Sensor Control BT is installed in these conditions condensation may result as the air from the upsta...

Page 14: ...not sure about certain functions call our qualified representative at 1 800 293 9577 WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN INSTALLING A WV SCBT DO NOT INSTALL WV SCBT MORE THAN 3 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR NOT MORE THAN ONE TURN WITH DUCT AND DUCTWORK SHOULD NOT BE LONGER THAN 3 FEET IN TOTAL DO NOT CRUSH FLEX PIPE 14 ...

Page 15: ...DO NOT INSTALL WV SCBT NEXT TO REPLENISHMENT AIR SUPPLY DO NOT DUCT INTO EXISTING EXHAUST DUCTS OR CHIMNEY DO NOT PLACE WITHIN 8 FT OF COMBUSTION APPLIANCE 15 ...

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