Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 2100 Humidifier User Manual
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1. on your purchase of a Skuttle High Capacity Flow Thru Humidifier one of the finest home humidifiers made A l Wu ni n Zi shut Y La i Fratte eer qe 4 Y Tw Models 2000 and 2100 Models 2001 and 2101 Models 2002 and 2102 Bypass Flow Thru Bypass Flow Thru Fan Powered Flow Thru Humidifiers Humidifiers Humidifiers Skuttle s 2100 series Flow Thrus include Geh 2 Compustat an electronic temperature sensing LOW a humidistat that automatically adjusts your home s ee relative humidity to the outdoor temperature and your ai level of comfort Its set it and forget it technology continually protects your home against the damaging effects of dry or overly humidified air and offers strong defense against conditions that cause or aggravate allergies colds flu and respiratory ailments Models 2000 2001 and 2002 come with manual humidistats Please take a few minutes to read this booklet It will familiarize you with the many features and benefits of your new humidifier and help you understand the routine maintenance that will ensure many years of efficient operation Experience That Works for You With more than 90 years of experience in the indoor air quality field Skuttle has earned its place as a leader in home humidification Our longevity and dedication to our customers have resulted in products that are unsurpassed in quality and ease of operation Features such as automatic controls snap out an2. MaJ9S X JOUIE OY MOQ 3 MOQ 3 SSEIY 006 eqn peed Jop JOUIEJOY 9 MOINS JOAOD M 11M SWE ews 000 000z 00 MOUS ION LS0 6LEL 000 el Jo SUI U e naJo 9 INN UoIsseidwog L 1831 4 M BULA eoyuo LOLZ 40 3ejsipiunp oewony L00Z 104 A quessy e sIPIWINH y ESISAIUN PIOUS OS HOA HZ 1eusen Bululejey 9 MEDS Jeqe M J9 02 XOIM M epa 3ueueoe das esca 8 0 i Lv90 00V 4 BEER eoeld epis PIOS 680 06 L 000 e Ajquassy Jadweq M 29914 epis rt RES lt lt sl Aes dug eseg Bununo A uonduosog n ES EUN aa MEW AOZL VAOL AYZ Jeuuojsuei L 800 180 000 EL Wa 11 Models 2002 and 2102 Replacement Parts Diagram PRIORI 2 7 SZS LANZ 877 7 PAG eer AVE aS aN 1 AA A 2 Vea L HF ae pM 12 Models 2002 and 2102 Replacement Parts List pone memi o lg stem pis itus men uous wn Pogues zeooesrooo 4 o ssonva eroszzioc0 St K quuessy 10 98UUOI e2eld z zzewe000 In O ejuej 8 INN UOIsseidWOD Z stan Dun eyo 2 0901 000 n ZOLZ 104 JeISIPILINH oneuiojny 00000H39 6 DN ESIGNIUN PIOUSIOS HOA YZ Tagung 8 JeuseM BUIUIEIOY e MAINS leqe1 M 19409 6911v9000v 9 eootd SPIS PIOS ESL E erg 0 2080 000 13 Skuttle Limited Product Warranty NOTE Models 2000 2001 2100 and 2101 are warranted for five years Models 2002 an
3. Skuttle Owner s Home Humidifier Models 2000 2001 2002 2100 2101 and 2102 Includes Safety Operating and Main tenance Instructions plus 5 Year Warranty Skuttle Mfg Co 2008 000 0756 261 E Web 9 08 for English JAN n FA Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products RA 101 Margaret St Marietta OH 45750 QoS 800 848 9786 US only or 740 373 9169 gt customerservice skuttle com www skuttle com Contents Congratulations esaet ie Experience that Works for You Owner Responsibility nenene eeeeete treste terresrererrrrrerrrrrrne nne About Your Skuttle Humidtter Principle of Operation ssesseeneeeseeerneseererttrtsrtrrresrrrrrrn rererere How Your Humidifier Works rererere Humidistat Operating InStructions Recommended Humidistat Settings eerren Maintenance Instruchons How Water Hardness Affects Maintenance Pad Cleaning and Replacement ssesessneeneeeeenrreee eerren rneeeene FHomeownerTIps iena ia e a nu Die dae Replacement Parts and Service ssnnsseeeeeeereeeterrrtererrrre rreren Models 2000 and 2100 rererere Models 2001 and 2101 Models 2002 and 2102 Skuttle Limited Five Year Product Warranty See model number and contractor information on the back of this booklet Congratulations
4. d 2102 are warranted for one year This limited warranty covers your Skuttle Flow Thru Humidifier as des ignated on the return portion of the warranty registration card excluding wiring plumbing and installation Skuttle Mfg Co DBA Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal noncommercial use and service Skuttle will remedy any such defects if they appear within 12 months from the date of the original installation as evidenced by receipt of the warranty registration card subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty stated below 1 THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY IS GUARANTEED BY SKUTTLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 101 Margaret Street Marietta OH 45750 2 This warranty shall extend only to any noncommercial owner who has purchased this residential product for purposes other than resale 3 The completion and return of the Warranty Registration Card is a condition precedent to warranty coverage and performance The warranty is not valid unless this card is completed and mailed to the factory within fifteen 15 days of equipment installation 4 All components are covered by this limited warranty except expendable items 5 If within the warranty period this product or any component requires service it must be performed by a competent heating and or plumbing contractor preferably the installing contractor Skuttle will not pay shippi
5. d reversible components and fewer overall parts make Skuttle one of the simplest most trouble free humidifiers you can buy Owner Responsibility Skuttle s obligation to honor the warranty on this humidifier is depen dent upon your completing the Warranty Registration Card found in your humidifier parts package and mailing it to SKUTTLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY PRODUCTS 101 MARGARET STREET MARIETTA OH 45750 The warranty is not valid unless the card is returned within 15 days from the date of equipment installation About Your Skuttle Humidifier Principle of Operation Your Skuttle Humidifier uses the same method of evaporation you observe in nature after a summer shower Mother Nature s technique is simple warm air passes over a thin layer of water spread over a broad surface causing the water to evaporate and the humidity level to rise Your humidifier creates the same natural response with an evaporator pad which dispenses water evenly in front of a warm air stream You ll notice that the evaporator pad has many holes and connecting strands These significantly increase the area from which water can evaporate This warm air evaporative process intensified by the warm air from your furnace is what makes your humidifier perform efficiently How Your Humidifier Works The system is controlled by a humidistat that monitors the relative humidity RH in your home and activates or deactivates the humidifier accordingly Water evap
6. f time between cleanings is unpredictable To determine if your humidifier pad needs cleaned or replaced look to see if the openings in the pad are caked with minerals CAUTION Excessive buildup of minerals is detrimental to the humidifier s internal parts as well as to the evaporative process Refer to the maintenance instructions below to achieve years of efficient performance from your Skuttle Flow Thru Humidifier Pad Cleaning and Replacement WARNING To avoid hazard of electrical shock or burn turn off power supplying this equipment before servicing 1 Shut off the water supply 2 Remove the humidifier cover by turning the screw located at the bottom of the cover counterclockwise 0 and pulling the cover out toward you 3 Tilt out the distribution tray and evaporator pad assembly 4 Wash all plastic and metal parts except electrical parts and compo nents in humidifier cleaner or a 50 percent solution of vinegar and water 5 If cleaning is not sufficient replace the evaporator pad See Replacement Parts and Service page 7 IMPORTANT e The evaporator pad should be replaced at least once a year i e once each humidification season In cases of excessive mineral buildup more frequent media replacement may be necessary if cleaning is not effective The Humidifier also contains a one piece wick which must be changed along with the evaporator pad The wick can be changed easily by lifting o
7. ng or labor charges to remove or replace such defective parts or components If the part or component is found by inspection to contain such defective material and or workmanship it will be repaired or exchanged free of charge at Skuttle s option and returned freight collect 6 In order to obtain the benefits of this limited warranty you must notify the dealer or distributor in writing of any defects within thirty 30 days of the discovery If after reasonable time you have not received an adequate response from the dealer or distributor notify in writing Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 101 Margaret Street Marietta OH 45750 14 10 11 12 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 subjected to abuse neglect or accident has not been installed operated and serviced according to Skuttle s instructions has been operated beyond the factory rated capacity or has been altered in any way that affects its performance There is no warranty due to neglect alteration or ordinary wear and tear Skuttle s liability is limited to replacement of defective parts or components and does not include the payment of the cost of labor charges to remove or replace such defective components or parts Skuttle will not be responsible for loss of use of any product l
8. nternet under Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors Finally if these attempts for parts or service fail write call or email Skuttle at Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 101 Margaret Street Marietta OH 45750 800 848 9786 or 740 373 9169 customerservice skuttle com See Flow Thru Humidifier part lists and diagrams beginning on page 8 Models 2000 and 2100 Replacement Parts Diagram Li SU TEN CAS SQ N Models 2000 and 2100 Replacement Parts List MEDS 9 JQUIE OY MOq 3 Moq y sseJg 06 eqn pee 49 EM JBUIEJOY 9 Wale 19 409 M 3M SUE JIEWS Jo QUI U 000 000z 00 eus ION L90 61 1 000 e S00 9241 00V 000 001 H3S o L00 S900 04S ol 8v L VL80 LOV ano a INN uossasdwoop E L4 Jey 14 M Buld eoyuo 0012 104 yejsipiunp onewIoINYy 0002 104 A quessy jejsiprung y ESISAIUN PIOUS OS HOA E LUSUSEM Bululeyay 29 MENS J eqe 1 M 19109 XOIM M Lipan 3ueueoe daos LZL L790 00V cS0 SCLL 70 680 0 21 000 vYcV 0 2L 00V L60 ZL 1 00 SS0 c090 00 v60 0 4 1 00 999Id op DOG quiessy Jedweg m 89814 epis Aes dug eseg Bununo A uonduoseg ON Hed B ES ER ES casi NIS MCN pu AOZL want Avz euugysuest L 800 180 000 o NN E NNI pales a al Models 2001 and 2101 Replacement Parts Diagram AEREA EC E Li INX SASZ SPD SOF OFS e CA BENI PARS ER Dt JE Models 2001 and 2101 Replacement Parts List
9. o M Indoor Air Quality Products 101 Margaret Street Marietta OH 45750 800 848 9786 740 373 9169 customerservice skuttle com www skuttle com
10. of your furnace or on an interior wall of your home The recommended settings for this control may seem illogical until you understand the principle behind them As you can see from the Humidistat Settings Chart page 5 the recom Outdoor Humidistat mended setting goes down as the Temperature Setting outside temperature decreases just the opposite of how you operate your furnace s thermostat To understand the reason for this think of what happens to an ice cold drink when it s outside on a hot summer day water or condensation forms on the outside of the glass Condensation occurs because the hot summer air contains humidity and the cold surface of the glass cools the surrounding air Once cooled the air molecules become smaller and can no longer hold as much moisture The result is that water droplets accumulate on the glass Recommended Humidistat Settings Outside Recommended Outside Recommended Temperature Setting Temperature Setting 15 30 900 o o o 409 ECHO DES Low piii CEDE High 25 Above 20 F 40 OF 190 TT 18 C Low Medium 07 C High Maintenance Instructions How Water Hardness Affects Maintenance Your humidifier will accumulate minerals such as calcium and lime after operating for a short period Accumulation of minerals is a sure sign the humidifier is producing humidity The amount of accumulation depends on the hardness of the water supply in your area Therefore the amount o
11. orated from the humidifier leaves behind all its impurities e g calcium iron lime bacteria etc thus creating a purified vapor that doesn t pollute your indoor air As a result your home will be freer from these contaminants and your family will almost certainly be healthier and more comfortable Models 2000 2001 2100 and 2101 When your home s air is dryer than the selected level of humidity the humidistat activates the low voltage solenoid in your humidifier allowing water to flow across the units media Warm dry air is then forced through the humidifier cabinet by the furnace blower As the warm air evaporates the water the resulting moist or humidified air is circulated throughout your home by the heating system Models 2002 and 2102 These models operate identically to the previous models except that warm air is forced through the humidifier cabinet by a humidifier fan rather than by the furnace blower Humidistat Operating Instructions Important Notes e Models 2000 2001 and 2002 come with a standard humidistat See operating instructions following e Models 2100 2101 and 2102 come with an electronic compensating humidistat which operates automatically See separate operating instructions entitled Operating Instructions for Your Electronic Compensating Humidistat Your new Model 2000 2001 or 2002 flow thru humidifier is controlled by a humidistat that is installed either on the cold air return
12. oss of time inconvenience or any other indirect incidental or con sequential damages with respect to person or property whether as a result of breach of contract neglect or otherwise SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Any warranty work will be performed within a reasonable time usually within one hundred twenty 120 days after notice of defect and delivery to the Skuttle factory subject to delays beyond the manufacturer s control Any warranty by Skuttle of merchantability fitness for use or any other warranty express implied or statutory representation or guarantee other than what was set forth herein shall expire at the expiration date of this limited warranty SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE LIMITATION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Skuttle reserves the right to make changes in the design and material of its products without incurring any obligation to incor porate such changes in the units completed before the effective date of such change 15 0 Model 2000 0 Model 2001 l Model 2002 Model 2100 0 Model 2101 Model 2102 Serial No Installation Date KE ZA e dal uttle Q
13. ut the old one and replacing it with the new wick provided with the evaporator pad 6 Wipe any loose sediment from the water tray Make sure no particles are allowed to plug the drain hole IMPORTANT At the end of each humidification season turn the water supply off and clean the unit If after cleaning or replacing the pad your Flow Thru Humidifier does not perform up to previous standards contact your HVAC contractor for service Homeowner Tips In a home that has had little or no humidification allow approximately three weeks for your new humidifier to reach the desired humidity level Your furniture woodwork carpeting plaster houseplants and family members all need time to absorb lost moisture To eliminate drafts that allow heat and humidified air to escape keep fireplace dampers closed when not in use If excessive moisture appears on windows or walls reduce the humidity setting on your humidistat If the situation continues turn off the water valve and consult your HVAC contractor Replacement Parts and Service If you need parts or service to maintain the superior performance of your Flow Thru Humidifier follow these procedures Contact the heating and air conditioning contractor who installed your unit You may find this information stamped on the back cover of this booklet or on a label attached to your humidifier or heating system If this information is unavailable look in the phone book or on the I
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