Humidex
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The Control Panel
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The switch will allow you to vary the rate of airflow.
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The Knob allows you to select the desired humidity.
By default, you should set the fan speed on High and set the humidity control at the desired level,
usually around 50%.
Note:
For winter operation
if there is still condensation on the windows when the humidity
drops below 50%, lower the humidity control by a few percent (45-47%).
Make sure not to set it too low to ensure a healthy home since some people will be affected by
dry
conditions.
New Installations in the Summer
The late spring and early/mid-summertime temperature in most basements remains at
approximately 59° to 66° F (15° to 19° C) whereas the air entering the basement from the upstairs
of the house will generally be in the range of 75° to 85° F (24° to 29° 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 64° to 76° F (18° 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 basement to increase its temperature. If this condition occurs also reduce speed
exhaust to medium.
If air conditioner is present in the house, close all AC vents/leads/ducts to the basement.
COLD SURFACE FACTS – IMPORTANT
It is recommended that any exposed cold water pipes and A/C ducts should be insulated to reduce
condensation on these cold surfaces before a humidex is installed.
Maintaining your Humidex
Do not store anything within a radius of 4 feet around the base of the Humidex.
Make sure the basement or crawlspace has adequate replenishment air from upstairs, from a location
as far from the Humidex as possible.
The only maintenance needed for your Humidex is a periodic vacuuming of the dust accumulation
at the intake grilles or louvers located at the bottom of the unit.
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