Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 60-2, F60-2 du fabricant Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products
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READ AND S A VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Skuttle ® Indoor Air Quality P r oducts Model 60-Series High-Capacity Steam Humidifiers (Models 60-1, F60-1, 60-2 and F60-2) ` W arranty ` Installation Instructions ` Operating and Maintenance Instructions CONTRAC T OR: Read these instructions before installing or servicing humidifie r .
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Page Thank Y ou! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 W arranty V alidation Notice (I MPORT ANT ! P LEASE READ .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Skuttle ® Limited One-Y ear Product W arranty .
L IST OF F IGURES Page Figure 1: Duct Edge Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 2: External Side Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Figure 3: Duct Center Mount . . . . . . .
Thank you for purchasing a Skuttle whole-house Steam Humidifier . We appreciate your business and consider you a valued customer . We sincerely hope you are satisfied with our product and its performance. Skuttle is the oldest manufacturer of residential humidifiers, having been in business since 1917.
5 Skuttle ® Limited One-Y ear Product W arranty This limited one-year warranty covers this Skuttle product as designated on the return portion of the W arranty Registration Card, excluding wiring, plumbing and installation.
6 capacity; or has been altered in any such way that its performance is affected. There is no warranty due to neglect, alteration or ordinary wear and tear .
7 CONTRACT OR How to Install a Skuttle Model 60-Series Steam Humidifier NOTES: This humidifier must be installed by a qualified professional contractor . Failure to comply with this requirement may nullify the warranty . Read all instructions before beginning installation of the humidifier .
8 T ools and Materials Needed 1. Safety goggles 2. T in snips or aviation snips 3. Electric drill 4. 3/8" and 7/64" drill bits 5. Pliers 6. Screwdriver (medium flat point and Phillips #1) 7. Level 8. Hammer 9. Small adjustable wrench 10. Center punch 11 .
9 CONTRACT OR Selecting a Location 1. For most installations, mount the humidifier under the horizontal warm air supply duct. As an alternative, the unit can be mounted on a vertical plenum using a fabricated transition for support. (See “Mounting the Humidifier”, pgs.
10 Mounting the Humidifier Figure 1 - Duct Edge Mount Option A: Duct Edge Mount Option A is the preferred method of mounting because it requires the least amount of duct reinforcement to support the humidifier and keep it level. A duct width of at least 10 inches is necessary .
11 CONTRACT OR 3. Remove the template. 4. Cut two (2) pieces of S-Cleat 8" long and one (1) piece 10-1/2" long. 5. Place the 8" long S-Cleats on the narrow sides of the opening in the duct, with the slots protruding down and out.
12 Option B: External Side Mount Figure 2 - External Side Mount Option B requires a transition to be made and usually needs duct reinforcement to hold the humidifier securely in place (see Figure 2). NOTE: For this configuration, the humidifier is mounted on the outside of the plenum, rather than the inside, so as not to restrict airflow .
13 CONTRACT OR 5. Cut two (2) pieces of S-Cleat 8" long and one (1) piece 10-1/2" long. 6. Place the 8" long S-Cleats on the narrow sides of the opening in the duct, with the slots protruding down and out.
14 Option C: Duct Center Mount Figure 3 – Duct Center Mount Option C requires duct reinforcement to hold the humidifier securely in place (see Figure 3). DANGER: W ear safety glasses when cutting or drilling. Do not cut into any air conditioning or electrical accessories during installation.
15 CONTRACT OR 5. Place the 8" long S-Cleats on the narrow sides of the opening in the duct, with the slots protruding down and out. Place the 10-1/2" long S-Cleat on the longer side, closest to the center of the duct, in the same way as the shorter S-Cleats.
16 Option D: Internal Side Mount Figure 4 - Internal Side Mount Option D requires a transition to be made and usually needs duct rein- forcement to hold the humidifier securely in place (see Figure 4). DANGER: W ear safety glasses when cutting or drilling.
17 CONTRACT OR 6. Adjust the water level. (See #8 in “How T o Maintain a Skuttle Steam Humidifier”, pg. 25.) 7. Slide the humidifier into the hole, making sure all wires and con- nections are outside the duct. 8. Align the holes and secure the humidifier to the transition.
18 Connecting to a Power Source When selecting a location for mounting the humidifier , make sure that electrical connections can be made without the use of an extension cord. CAUTION: The electrical receptacle must be rated at the correct voltage and amperage, or hazardous conditions could result.
CONTRACT OR W iring the Air Mover Figure 5 - Wiring diagram for Model 60-1 and F60-1 (120 volt) Steam Humidifiers. Figure 6 - Wiring diagram for Model 60-2 and F60-2 (240 volt) Steam Humidifier .
20 CAUTIONS: Be careful not to activate, deactivate or alter the normal functions of the home’s heating and cooling system, except to coordinate the systems’ air moving operation with the humidifier .
21 CONTRACT OR Figure 8B - T ypical wiring for a humidifier in a single-speed air mover application without air conditioning (switching through a G contactor ).
22 Plumbing and Setting the W ater Level NOTE: Use a copper tubing only to plumb this humidifier . 1. Select the nearest cold water pipe and install the saddle connector and needle valve (provided) by following the instructions supplied with the valve.
23 CONTRACT OR CAUTION: To prevent valve seat damage, never adjust the humidifier's water level without supporting the float arm. Make adjustments in small increments. •T o raise the water level, push down in the center of the float arm (see Figure 9, below).
24 10. Check the two compression fittings – one at the saddle valve, the other at the float valve. Stop any leakage by tightening the fitting. 11 . Connect the humidifier's overflow provision to a suitable waste drain. •A standard garden hose or a 3/8" N.
CONTRACT OR How T o Maintain a Skuttle Steam Humidifier Because the Skuttle steam humidifier is designed to emit mineral-free moisture into the air , the unit should be cleaned and serviced every two- to-four months. Harder water , colder weather and/or higher humidistat settings will increase the frequency of cleaning and service.
26 9. Remount the humidifier and make all electrical and plumbing recon- nections. Check for leaks or overflow . Set the humidistat as directed in the humidistat instructions.
P ROBLEM E VIDENCE S OLUTIONS ( S ) Low Humidity Low water level (less than • See Plumbing and Setting W ater 2-3/8" deep) Level, steps 4 & 5 No water in reservoir • T urn water on at sad.
M ODELS 60-1 AND F60-1 I TEM P ART N AME P ART N O . A Heating Element 1500W 120 V olt (incl. mounting hardware) 000-0430-055 B Safety Float 000-0814-132 CW ater Supply Float V alve 000-1731-012 D Stainless Steel Float A00-1309-012 ET ransformer 120 V olt to 24 Volt 000-0814-133 F Humidifier Control Relay 000-0431-031 G 6-pc.
29 CONTRACT OR M ODELS 60-2 AND F60-2 I TEM P ART N AME P ART N O . A Heating Element 2000W 240 V olt (incl. mounting hardware) 000-0430-056 B Safety Float 000-0814-132 CW ater Supply Float V alve 000-1731-012 D Stainless Steel Float A00-1309-012 ET ransformer 240 V olt to 24 Volt 000-0814-133 F Humidifier Control Relay 000-0431-031 G 6-pc.
30 Maintenance Record H UMIDIFIER H UMIDIFIER P ART ( S ) D AT E C LEANED ( ✔ )R EP AIRED ( ✔ )R EPLACED O THER T able 4.
31 HOMEOWNER How Y our Humidifier Works Y our Skuttle Steam Humidifier supplies moist air to your home much the same way as outdoor air is humidified. On a warm summer day , the sun’s heat evaporates water from puddles, streams, rivers, oceans, etc.
32 How T o Extend the Life of Y our Humidifier Mineral buildup on the humidifier ’s heating element is harmful to the unit. Therefore, routine maintenance is vital to the effectiveness and longevity of your humidifier . The normal service interval will vary from one-to-three months (i.
33 GENERAL INFO F AQs about IAQ (Frequently Asked Questions about Indoor Air Quality) Why do I need a humidifier? More and more homeowners are realizing that, during the winter months, they live in a “sick house”. Family members suffer from dry , itchy skin, parched throats and annoying coughs.
34 Should I run my humidifier during the summer months? Because, in most areas of the country , summer air is naturally more humid, it’s not necessary to humidify your home until colder weather sets in. NOTE: For additional answers to your questions, visit our website at www .
35 GENERAL INFO Skuttle ® Automatic Flushing Timer Flushes Drum and Reservoir T ype Humidifiers Every 12 Hours The Skuttle Flushing Timer . . . • Automatically flushes the humidifier water pan with.
36 Skuttle ® Model 216 Make-Up Air Control Provides Y ear-Round, Filtered Fresh Air The Skuttle Make-Up Air Control . . . • Draws outside air into the furnace, where it is filtered, heated or coole.
37 GENERAL INFO Skuttle ® High-Efficiency Air Cleaners Help Homeowners Breathe Easier Skuttle Air Cleaners . . . •T rap most of the in-home, airborne contaminants that are potentially harmful to yo.
38 The Skuttle ® “Happy House” – Y our Assurance of Enhanced IAQ Healthful indoor air (often called indoor air quality or IAQ ) is significantly cleaner than the air in many of today’s homes. It also contains appro- priate levels of moisture and fresh outside air to aid the health and com- fort of residents.
39 GENERAL INFO V entilation A primary cause of “sick house syndrome” is a negative air pressure buildup, resulting from a lack of fresh-air exchanges throughout the home.
If you have questions about your Skuttle humidifier , or to learn which Skuttle IAQ products are right for your home, contact your local heating and air conditioning contractor: Skuttle ® Indoor Air Quality Pr oducts 101 Margaret Street, Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: (800) 848-9786; Fax: (740) 373-9565 Email: customerservice@skuttle.
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