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M o d e l C B 3 0 0
I n s t a l l a t i o n , O p e r a t i o n , & M a i n t e n a n c e M a n u a l
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3. Introduction
The benefits of a properly humidified environment (35-50%
Relative Humidity) are many. They include both personal comfort
as well as the preservation of furniture, draperies, carpets,
wooden floors and cabinets, paintings, pianos, etc. Your home
can be more comfortable at a lower temperature (i.e.: 68° F)
at 30-40% Relative Humidity (RH) than at 71° to 72° F without
controlled humidity. Since every degree of temperature setback
represents about 3% of your heating costs, this can possibly
represent a significant annual savings. During the heating
season, cold air infiltrates the home and must be heated.
When heated, this air dries out and greatly increases its
capacity to hold more moisture. By using a humidifier, a
source of water is provided to satisfy this increased moisture
holding capability, rather than having it drawn from our
body surface and the surrounding furnishings in the home.
3.1 Basic Operation
Your Comfort
BREEZE
TM
flow-through evaporative humidifier
operates on the principles of evaporation. Water is introduced to
an evaporator pad as warm air from the duct is circulated through
the pad. The warm air evaporates the water and the relative
humidity of the air increases. Any excess water is passed to the
drain. CB300S units are equipped with a H
2
OSmart™ controller
which acts to minimize the amount of water that may flow to the
drain by adjusting the total water flow to the humidifier.
Setting the humidistat in the recommended range of 30-40%
relative humidity assures automatic humidity control during the
heating season. A lower setting may be necessary to prevent
condensation on windows during the coldest part of the winter.
An electronic humidistat is supplied with CB300S units that can
automatically adjust the setpoint as the outdoor temperature falls.
Minimal action is needed to turn the humidifier off for the summer
months. Simply rotate the damper to the closed position and
lower the humidistat setpoint.
3.2 “What’s in the Box?”
CB300
CB300S
Description
X
X
Humidifier
X
Mech. Humidistat (CB300)
X
Electronic Humidistat
(CB300S)
X
Transformer (CB300 only)
X
X
Parts Bag
3.3 Unit Specifications
Type of Unit
Bypass Evaporative
Mounting
Warm Air Supply/Return Duct
Capacity (GPD)
22.0 GPD @ 140 °F
17.0 GPD @ 120 °F
14.5 GPD @ 100 °F
Water Supply
20-100 PSI
Voltage (Amps)
24 VAC (0.8A)
Unit Dimensions
14.13"W x 10"D x 19"H
Water Supply Connection
1/4” OD Tubing
Drain Water Connection
1/2” ID Tubing
Duct Opening
9.75”W x 13.13”H
Shipping Weight
11.25 Lbs.
Operating Weight
8.5 Lbs.
Approvals
ETL
4. Installation
Prior to installing this product:
•
Read the instructions carefully and completely to ensure
safe operation. Failure to follow the instructions could lead
to damage to the product or cause a hazardous condition.
•
Check the ratings given on the product to make sure it is
suitable for your application.
Remember to select a location that is readily accessible for
periodic inspection, cleaning, and service. The following table on
page 5 indicates the minimum allowable installation clearances.
The following illustrations show some of the possible installation
configurations and where the humidifier should be installed.
This humidifier may be installed on the supply or return side
of the furnace. Operation with the warmest possible air will
maximize output capacity. Installation on the supply duct after
the furnace discharge is recommended.
Figure 1: Upflow - Side Return
Figure 2: Horizontal Flow
