Humidex HDS-103 Installation & Owner'S Manual Download

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October 2017

Humidex UNS & HDS

Rev. 7.4En

Installation & Owner’s Manual

English

This Manual Covers the Following Models

UNS-103

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Crawl Space

UNS-105

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Pony Wall

UNS-209

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Basement

HDS-103

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Heavy Duty Crawl Space

HDS-209

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Heavy Duty Basement

Manufactured by:

ClairiTech Innovations Inc.

1095 Ohio Rd.

Boudreau-Ouest, NB

Canada E4P 6N4

Summary of Contents for HDS-103

Page 1: ...s Manual English This Manual Covers the Following Models UNS 103 Crawl Space UNS 105 Pony Wall UNS 209 Basement HDS 103 Heavy Duty Crawl Space HDS 209 Heavy Duty Basement Manufactured by ClairiTech Innovations Inc 1095 Ohio Rd Boudreau Ouest NB Canada E4P 6N4 ...

Page 2: ...ON OF THE UNIT 5 REPLENISHMENT AIR TO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS 6 DUCTING 6 Installation 7 FACTORS TO CONSIDER 7 SELECTING THE DUCT LOCATION 7 PREPARING THE HUMIDEX FOR INSTALLATION 8 ATTACHING THE FLEX PIPE AND VENT 9 FASTEN UNIT TO THE WALL 10 Unit Operations 11 HOW A HUMIDEX WORK 11 VACANT HOMES 11 THE CONTROL PANEL 12 NEW INSTALLATIONS IN THE SUMMER 12 MAINTAINING YOUR HUMIDEX 12 Most Common Issu...

Page 3: ... please record below the model and serial number located on the side of the unit Product Name Model Date of Manufacturing Date of Purchase Serial Dealer Name If Any Please Note the above information before contacting us IMPORTANT To properly validate your warranty you must fill out and return the warranty card as soon as possible If your unit is not registered a proof of purchase will be necessary...

Page 4: ...duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of ClairiTech Innovations Inc The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by ClairiTech and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all l...

Page 5: ...nderblock or brick installation use a hammer drill with chiseling ability x 16 long and a chisel bit 1 thick Key Installation Facts 1 Unit must be installed at floor level approximately 3 off the floor 2 Replenishment air has to flow from upstairs into the basement or crawlspace Open doors that can be closed are not a substitute for a properly installed vent 3 Unit should be installed as far away ...

Page 6: ... fresh air kit Air Supply Ventilator is available from your Humidex dealer to help relieve the effects of negative air pressure in the building Ideal location of the Unit Air drawn in by Humidex pulls moisture off the surface floors and walls To maximize the effectiveness A Install unit in dampest coolest and lowest part of basement B If possible without hindering point A install the Humidex as fa...

Page 7: ... the basement crawlspace doors windows and vents closed to the outside This will assure that the air is replenished with the air from upstairs and not with the humid air from outside Generally for improved performance it is best to keep all exterior basement crawlspace doors windows and vents closed at all times Please check to make sure there are no openings leaks around windows doors vents or ot...

Page 8: ...ning Installation Factors to consider Following is a description of how to install the Humidex unit The installation must be done in the basement or the lowest dampest coldest level of your dwelling Try to find an outside wall to accommodate a 6 exit to the exterior of the house where no electrical wires or pipes are present Minimum distance to any source of heat should be 8 feet Make sure that yo...

Page 9: ... hammer drill Make holes approximately 5 8 with the hammer drill 1 apart through the brick in a circular shape outlining the 6 hole Finish cutting the outer edge of the hole using a chisel If a hammer drill is not available a chisel can be used As brick is brittle chiseling from the center of the pilot hole will chip the brick easily Continue chiseling until you reach the outer edge of the 6 hole ...

Page 10: ...6 hole Make sure the vent is not twisted by inserting the screws too tight and that the flaps are working properly Attach the vent to the outside wall with the provided screws 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 ...

Page 11: ...e unit and the wall Apply the four plastics anchors on the wall with the help of a hammer Secure the Humidex to the wall using the four 1 inch screws provided Once the unit is properly installed return outside apply exterior caulking to the vent to act as a weather seal NOTE If high winds are often present in the location of the vent they may cause a wind noise inside the house If this is the case...

Page 12: ...oning running the replenishment air is dehumidified which will assist in lowering the relative humidity and in the drying out process When there is no air conditioning the air upstairs is warmer and will raise the dew point downstairs as it eventually warms the basement to reduce condensation In the winter the air upstairs flows downstairs this is then replaced by dryer outside air thus reducing w...

Page 13: ... to 24 When a Humidex is installed in these conditions condensation may result as the air from the upstairs comes in contact with cold surfaces i e concrete walls floors etc The Humidex ventilation effect will over time increase the basement temperature and help prevent this condition however during the initial operating season a small amount of heat may have to be added temporarily to the basemen...

Page 14: ...om the upstairs to the downstairs Increase ventilation in remote areas with a portable fan Any exposed pipes and ducts should be insulated Cinder block basement walls should be sealed with plastic vapor barrier or sealant Dirt floor in crawl space or basement should be covered with vapor barrier Sump pump should be equipped with a cover Rainwater from the roof should be directed away from the base...

Page 15: ...UNS 209 0 26 31 180 1500 HDS 103 0 30 34 230 2400 HDS 209 0 30 34 230 2100 All Units require a 115 VAC electrical outlet Dimensions Model Height In Width In Depth In UNS 103 30 5 11 7 5 UNS 105 48 5 11 7 5 UNS 209 86 5 95 11 7 5 HDS 103 30 5 11 7 5 HDS 209 86 5 95 11 7 5 A 24 Inch extension section is available if extra height is required ...

Page 16: ...Humidex 15 Schematic of Wiring Follow the wiring schematic below when the fan and or controls need to be serviced or replaced UNS 103UF UNS 105UF UNS 209UF ...

Page 17: ...Humidex 16 HDS 103S HDS 209S ...

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