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OWNER’S MANUAL

AND

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

for Models 55 and 86 Under Duct

Whole-House Humidifiers

Includes Safety, Installation,

Operating and Maintenance

Instructions plus Warranty

CAUTION:

Read these instructions thoroughly

before beginning installation or maintenance

Save thIS ManUal

fOR fUtURe RefeRence

Model No.
Serial No.
Installation Date

Summary of Contents for 55

Page 1: ...Duct Whole House Humidifiers Includes Safety Installation Operating and Maintenance Instructions plus Warranty CAUTION Read these instructions thoroughly before beginning installation or maintenance Save this manual for future reference Model No Serial No Installation Date ...

Page 2: ...ow to Operate Your Humidifier 16 How to Maintain Your Humidifier 17 Trouble Shooting Guides 22 FAQs about IAQ 24 Skuttle Automatic Flushing Timer 25 Skuttle Model 216 Make Up Air Control 26 Skuttle High Efficiency Air Cleaners 27 The Skuttle Happy House Your Assurance of Enhanced IAQ 28 Contact Information Back Cover CAUTION To protect your investment please read the Limited One Year Product Warra...

Page 3: ... This information may be located on the back of this booklet or the dealer may have placed a reference label on your heating system Parts lists can be found on pages 18 19 20 and 21 If you cannot locate your original installer check the Yellow Pages or the Internet e g switchboard com under Heating Air Conditioning Contractors If these attempts at finding parts or service fail call us toll free at...

Page 4: ...e 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 PRODUCTS 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 serviced according...

Page 5: ...s evaporated The newly moistened air is then circulated throughout your home by the heating system Model 86 When your home is drier than your selected humidity setting the humidistat your humidifier s sensor and control device turns on theunit slow voltagedrummotor Themotorrotatesapolyurethane foam evaporator pad which lifts water out of the water pan and into the dry air stream The newly moistene...

Page 6: ...rant comes in contact with your eyes electrocution is possible if you touch a live electrical wire When the humidifier is in a finished basement or any area where water damage could occur be sure to connect the overflow assembly to an adequately sized drain For above ceiling installation always install a drain pan plumbed to a suitable drain Although you may prefer a humidity level which is in the...

Page 7: ...enter punch Knife Straight edge yardstick 1 4 0 64 cm copper water line Some installations will require the following additional materials Two conductor low voltage wire 1 2 1 27 cm I D vinyl tubing for Model 55 drain 1 2 1 27 cm I D vinyl tubing for Model 86 overflow Selecting an Appropriate Location Before installing the humidifier familiarize yourself with the heating system Review the typical ...

Page 8: ...Page Typical Installations for Model 55 FIGURE 1 Highboy Furnace FIGURE 2 Horizontal Furnace FIGURE 3 Lowboy Furnace ...

Page 9: ...Page FIGURE 4 Counter Flow Furnace Typical Installations for Model 86 FIGURE 5 Highboy Furnace ...

Page 10: ...Page FIGURE 6 Horizontal Furnace FIGURE 7 Lowboy Furnace FIGURE 8 Counter Flow Furnace ...

Page 11: ...e Model 86 drum type humidifier to operate independently from the furnace s blower This allows the unit to operate throughout the full blower cycle thereby eliminating the lag time involved in starting the humidifier CAUTION If the heating system contains a multi speed blower motor it is necessary to isolate the humidifier transformer This will prevent premature burnout of the transformer caused b...

Page 12: ... the remaining holes and center the opening as shown in Figures 10 Model 55 and 11 Model 86 below DANGER Do not cut or drill into air conditioning or elec trical accessories during installation Blindness can occur if refrigerant comes in contact with your eyes electrocu tion is possible if you touch a live electrical circuit 2 FIGURE 10 Model 55 Opening FIGURE 11 Model 86 Opening ...

Page 13: ... page 10 Make sure the air flows in the direction indicated Installing the Humidifier Pan Model 55 Attach the humidifier housing i e the pan to the mounting frame by inserting hinge pins into the mated hinge halves Place the evaporator pad between the two guide rails in the bottom of the pan then place the pad frame drip tray assembly over the evapo rator pad with the rubber grommet facing you Ins...

Page 14: ...drum shaft through the evapo rator pad and drum ends then into the round bearing in the side of the pan as shown in Figure 14 below You ll need to apply some force to deflect the retaining spring on the outside of the pan Insert the drum shaft into the slotted opening in the motor coupling 1 FIGURE 14 Insertion of Model 86 Drum Assembly ...

Page 15: ...edle valve by following the instructions included in the valve package This is a self piercing unit when installed on copper pipe To reduce the chance of minerals and other contaminants from obstructing water flow mount the valve so that water will come from the top or side of the pipe WARNING Use extreme caution to avoid selecting an air conditioning line NOTE Either hard or soft water may be use...

Page 16: ...n Figure 16 below NOTE Pay close attention to the proper orienta tion of parts for assembly and disassembly This will assist you when cleaning the orifice fitting and evaporator pad FIGURE 16 Waterline Connection for Model 55 2 For Model 86 connect the waterline by following the instruc tions for copper tubing found in the parts bag F Check the tubing for leaks Stop leaks by further tightening the...

Page 17: ...ier for proper operation by activating the furnace blower Installing the Drain Tubing Models 55 and 86 Attach vinyl drain tubing 1 2 1 27 cm I D not supplied with a clamp Run the tubing in a continuously downward direction to an adequate drain Make sure there is nothing to inhibit the flow of water CAUTION Do not allow drain tubing to touch any heated surfaces or sharp edges NOTE See separate inst...

Page 18: ...9 C 15 10 F 12 C 30 10 F 23 C 20 20 F 7 C 35 0 F 18 C 25 Above 20 F 7 C 40 Your humidifier may be equipped with a humidistat that has different relative humidity settings than those shown above If so use the following recommended settings Outdoor Humidity Temperature Setting 20 F 29 C Low 10 F 23 C Low 0 F 18 C Med 10 F 12 C Med 20 F 7 C High Above 20 F 7 C High An unusually high frequency or prol...

Page 19: ...ter in the humidifier pan over the non humidifying months For standard maintenance of Model 55 follow these instructions Shut off the water supply Lift out the distribution tray and evaporator pad assembly by reversing the procedure found in 2 under Installing the Humidifier Pan Model 55 page 11 Wash all plastic and metal parts except electrical parts in humidifier cleaner or a 50 50 solution of v...

Page 20: ...lling See Figure 19 page 20 Clean all non electrical parts with humidifier cleaner or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Rinse all parts thoroughly with fresh water before putting the unit back into operation Discard the water in the water pan and remove mineral deposits from the bottom of the pan Clean mineral deposits from around the water valve When reversing or replacing the rubber valve se...

Page 21: ...0VA 120V Primary 10 SK0 0055 001 Humidistat Assembly 1 11 A00 1715 025 Pad Frame with Wick Grommet 1 Not K00 0055 000 Small Parts Kit with Wick Grommet 1 Shown Latches Drain Fitting Washer Nut Water Feed Tube Parts may be ordered through your nearest heating or plumbing dealer When ordering refer to the parts list above to give the following information Model Number Serial Number if known Part Num...

Page 22: ...s List FIGURE 19 Model 86 Parts NOTE Due to Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Product s on going research and development program specifications are subject to change without notice Parts may vary in appearance from illustrations ...

Page 23: ...addle Valve 1 7 SK0 0055 001 Humidistat Assembly 1 8 000 0814 008 Transformer 1 24V 10VA 120V Primary 9 A06 1722 019 Complete Drum Media Assembly 1 10 A04 1725 050 Replacement Media with Clips 1 Not K00 0086 000 Small Parts Kit with Overflow Washer 1 Shown Nut Bearing Retainer Parts may be ordered through your nearest heating or plumbing dealer When ordering refer to the parts list above to give t...

Page 24: ...vaporative pad as indicated in the maintenance instructions Short blower De rating the furnace causes it to run longer cycles on less fuel and causes the humidifier to produce more moisture Call your HVAC contractor Drafts Drafts are caused by rapid air changes in the home Keep doors and windows closed Close fireplace damper when not in use Keep exhaust fan running times to a minimum Seal around d...

Page 25: ...y mineral Mineral buildup on the pad closes off pores and buildup restricts airflow Clean or replace the evaporative pad as indi cated in the maintenance instructions Short blower De rating the furnace causes it to run longer on cycles less fuel and causes the humidifier to produce more moisture Call your HVAC contractor Drafts Drafts are caused by rapid air changes in the home Keep doors and wind...

Page 26: ... weather becomes colder Why not do the same with you 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 relativ...

Page 27: ...voir type humidi fiers automatically flushes the humidifier water pan with fresh clean water every two hours is 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 conven tional flow thru humidifiers is quick and easy to install is adaptable to most m...

Page 28: ...it is filtered heated or cooled and circulated through your home s duct system combats interior air pollution created by today s tightly constructed homes reduces drafts and uncontrolled air infiltration to provide months of comfort improves furnace efficiency by providing proper combustion air adjusts automatically uses no electricity is made from corrosion resistant stainless steel to ensure lon...

Page 29: ... deep pleated filter media to permit extended high volume service up to 12 months have a tough injection molded thermoplastic door with a racy S curve to dress up any installation feature a programmable six month dial to remind you when it s time to check the media for possible replacement Are housed in sturdy 20 gauge zinc coated steel cabinets protected by a 10 year warranty to support up to 500...

Page 30: ...iruses fungi respiratory ailments and other unhealthy conditions Skuttle humidifiers restore a home s relative humidity to a balanced healthier more comfortable 30 to 45 percent range And Skuttle makes humidifiers to fit more furnace systems floor plans and water types than any other manufacturer Filtration Your body s respiratory system is designed to filter out airborne particles that are three ...

Page 31: ...on air to appli ances that have inadequate combustible air sources The Model 216 Make Up Air Control automatically draws fresh out side air into the furnace where it is filtered heated or cooled and circulated through your home s duct system As a result a slight pres sure builds up in the home keeping untreated air from seeping in around doors and windows No wonder we call a home protected by Skut...

Page 32: ...and air conditioning contractor Or contact Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 101 Margaret Street Marietta OH 45750 Phone 800 848 9786 Fax 740 373 9565 Email customerservice skuttle com Web www skuttle com Skuttle Mfg Co 2006 Skuttle and the Happy House character are registered trademarks of Skuttle Mfg Co Part No 000 0756 248 HBP Rev 12 06 ...

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