Carrier HUMCCSFP Owner's Manual
HUMBBSFP1016
HUMCCSFP1016
Small Fan Powered Humidifier
and Humidistat
Owner’s Guide
NOTE: This manual should be left with the equipment user.
REFRESHING MOISTURE . . .
AS NATURE INTENDED
Congratulations on your excellent choice and sound investment in
this addition to your home comfort system.
Your new unit is among the most energy--efficient and reliable
home humidifiers available today. To assure its dependability,
spend a few minutes now with this booklet. Learn about the
operation of your humidifier and the small amount of maintenance
it takes to keep it operating at peak efficiency.
With minimal care, your humidifier will provide you and your
family with moist, spring--fresh air, from season to season and year
to year.
YOUR HOME HUMIDIFIER
YOUR HOME CAN BE DRIER THAN A DESERT
During the heating season, the air in your home can become
uncomfortably dry. This is because cold winter air holds very little
moisture. When outdoor air is warmed to average room
temperature, its relative humidity falls to even lower levels. Refer
to Fig. 2 for a comparison of the levels of relative humidity for a
few sample environments.
Parched air can cause the wood used in the construction of your
house and furnishings to dry, crack, and split. Draperies and
upholstery may age prematurely. Annoying static electric shock
and cling are more prevalent. Your throat, nasal passages, sinuses,
and skin are more susceptible to irritating dryness. You may even
have to set the thermostat higher than otherwise necessary — just
to feel warm.
Fig. 1 -- Small Fan Powered Humidifier
A11500
HEATED HOME
RECOMMENDED
RELATIVE
HUMIDITY
SAHARA
DESERT
DEATH
VALLEY
HEATED HOME
35% 25% 23% 5-15%
Fig. 2 -- Relative Humidity Comparison
AVERAGE
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MOISTURE MAKES A REFRESHING
DIFFERENCE
Proper humidity control can alleviate problems caused by
excessive dryness. Furnishings and fabrics take on a more lustrous
appearance. Houseplants thrive. Static electricity is significantly
reduced in a properly humidified home. Your family will breathe
more easily and find relief from the cool, drafty feeling commonly
experienced in overly dry homes. The additional moisture supplied
by your humidifier may enable you to reduce the temperature
setting on your thermostat — without any loss of indoor comfort.
HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS
Your humidifier adds water molecules to the air inside your home.
Although the rate of humidification is variable, it may exceed
one--half gallon of water per hour. That’s a healthy drink for a dry
household. The typical process of humidification begins when
water flows through the humidifier valve and soaks the evaporator
pad. Hot, dry air from the furnace passes through the pad and
absorbs the water. Then, this moisture--laden air is distributed
throughout the house via the ductwork. See Fig. 3 and 4.
HUMSFP
EVAPORATOR
PAD
DRY
AIR
HUMIDIFIED
AIR
OPERATING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
Your new humidifier is designed to operate as part of your home
heating system. It will perform at maximum efficiency if these
recommendations are followed:
S The humidifier is controlled by a humidistat. Adjust the
humidistat setting according to the outside temperature. Refer to
Table 1 as a general guide. If after several days, the air in your
home seems too moist, lower the humidistat setting.
Condensation on single--pane windows indicates excessive
moisture. If the air is too dry, increase the setting. Dry throat and
nasal passages indicate dry air.
S The humidistat is included with the humidifier. Continuous
blower operation provides for constant humidification. It may
also contribute to greater personal comfort because continuous
blower operation minimizes temperature differences throughout
the home. Furthermore, a system equipped with an air cleaner
offers the added benefit of full--time air filtration.
Table 1 – Humidistat Settings
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
_F(_C)
--- 2 0 ( --- 29 ) 15
--- 1 0 ( --- 23 ) 20 (LOW)
0 ( --- 1 8 ) 25
10 ( ---12) 30
20 ( ---7) 35
30 ( ---1) 40 (MED)
RECOMMENDED HUMIDISTAT
SETTING
(% RELATIVE HUMIDITY)
Fig. 3 -- Airflow
DRAIN
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S Supply-- and return--air grilles should not be blocked by items
such as drapes, furniture, and toys. Restricted airflow reduces the
efficiency of the humidifier, as well as that of the whole comfort
system.
S The humidifier unit must be properly maintained on a regular
basis.
START--UP PROCEDURES
1. Open the saddle valve on the water supply line. (See Fig. 5.)
Set humidistat to the desired relative humidity. (See Fig. 6
and Table 1.)
2. Turn the furnace on and adjust the thermostat to a high temperature setting. Be sure that the furnace blower is operating.
3. Check to see if water is flowing into the humidifier
Fig. 4 -- Typical Installation
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Fig. 5 -- Saddle Valve
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