Humidex UNS-103, UNS-105, UNS-209, HDS-103, HDS-209 Installation & Owner's Manual

UNS-103  Crawl Space

UNS-105  Pony Wall

UNS-209  Basement

HDS-103

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Heavy Duty Crawl Space

HDS-209

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Heavy Duty Basement

Manufactured by:

Canada E4P 6N4

October 2017 Humidex UNS & HDS Rev. 7.4En

Installation & Owner’s Manual

English

This Manual Covers the Following Models

ClairiTech Innovations Inc.

1095 Ohio Rd.

Boudreau-Ouest, NB

Humidex

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 1

Service and Warranty ................................................................................................................. 2

FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................ 2

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 2

Pre-Installation .......................................................................................................................... 4

INCLUDED COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................. 4

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 4

KEY INSTALLATION FACTS ........................................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT – WHAT NOT TO DO .......................................................................................................... 4

COMBUSTION APPLIANCE PRESENT IN DWELLING .................................................................................. 5

IDEAL LOCATION OF THE UNIT ................................................................................................................... 5

REPLENISHMENT AIR TO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS .............................................................................. 6

DUCTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Installation ................................................................................................................................. 7

FACTORS TO CONSIDER ................................................................................................................................. 7

SELECTING THE DUCT LOCATION .............................................................................................................. 7

PREPARING THE HUMIDEX FOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 8

ATTACHING THE FLEX, PIPE AND VENT .................................................................................................... 9

FASTEN UNIT TO THE WALL ...................................................................................................................... 10

Unit Operations ........................................................................................................................ 11

HOW A HUMIDEX WORK ............................................................................................................................ 11

VACANT HOMES ........................................................................................................................................... 11

THE CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 12

NEW INSTALLATIONS IN THE SUMMER ..................................................................................................... 12

MAINTAINING YOUR HUMIDEX ................................................................................................................. 12

Most Common Issues .............................................................................................................. 13

MOLD, MILDEW AND MUSTY SMELL ......................................................................................................... 13

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 14

TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................................ 14

DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 14

SCHEMATIC OF WIRING ............................................................................................................................... 15

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For the Following Inquiries:

Product Name:

Model #:

Date of Manufacturing:

Date of Purchase:

Serial #:

Dealer Name (If Any):

Humidex

Service and Warranty

For Customer Assistance

To aid in answering questions if you call for service or warranty purposes, please record below the
model and serial number located on the side of the unit.

To properly validate your warranty, you must fill out and return the warranty card as soon as
possible. If your unit is not registered, a proof of purchase will be necessary should it require any
services. You can also register your warranty online http://www.clairitech.com/warranty .

Please Note the above information before contacting us.

- Service

- Parts

- Accessories

- Additional Customer Information

Please contact us by:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.humidex.ca

IMPORTANT

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Warranty Period for this product:

Ten (10) year on parts from date of

Additional Items Excluded from

Appearance items of the product, Exterior
Where to obtain service:

From the Manufacturer. Refer to Page 2

Humidex

Consumer Limited Warranty

ClairiTech Innovations Inc. warrants to the first consumer that this product, when shipped in its
original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at
its discretion, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or
remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for the period(s) set forth below. The
defective part must be returned to the manufacturer ClairiTech Innovations Inc. All transportation
charges are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the product nor to the additional excluded
item(s) set forth below of which have been damaged, defaced, subjected to improper voltage,
abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser must fill out and return the
warranty card as soon as possible. If your unit is not registered, a proof of purchase will be necessary
should it require any services.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties
other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time
period described herein on behalf of ClairiTech Innovations Inc.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by ClairiTech and
shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the
manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all
liabilities and responsibilities of ClairiTech to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall
constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, and strict liability or
otherwise. In no event shall ClairiTech be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or
defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone
other than an authorized servicer, unless approved by ClairiTech in writing. Nor shall ClairiTech be
liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage.

Warranty Coverage (If Any):

This warranty is non-transferable and applies to residential use only.

To obtain supply, accessory or product information, contact us.

Refer to Page 2 for Contact Information.

purchase.

vent and any printed material.

for Contact Information

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1x Owner’s Manual

1x Cover Plate

6x #8 x 9/16” Screws

1x Warranty Card

2x Cable Ties

4x #8 x 1¼” Truss Screws

1pc. Aluminum Tape

1x Vinyl Flex 6” x 24”

**2x 4” x 12” Toe Space Grill

1x Exhaust Vent 6”

4x #8 x 2” Screws

1x Checklist

4x Plastic Anchors

Humidex

Pre-Installation

Included Components

Before installing your Humidex, make sure that you have the right model and accessories. The
following items should be included in the accessory box. If parts are missing, contact our customer
service at US 1-888-533-1348, Can. 1-800-416-9111.

** Only included with UNS-103 and HDS-103 Models

Additional grilles for replenishment air and interior rooms not included.

Tools Required for Installation

- Electric reciprocal or hole saw 6¼”

- Drill with a ¼” concrete bit

- Phillips or Robinson Screw Driver

- Measuring Tape

- Hammer

- Pencil

For concrete, cinderblock or brick installation, use a hammer drill with chiseling ability ½” x 16”
long and a chisel bit 1” thick.

Key Installation Facts

1) Unit must be installed at floor level – approximately 3” off the floor.

2) Replenishment air has to flow from upstairs into the basement or crawlspace. Open doors

that can be closed are not a substitute for a properly installed vent.

3) Unit should be installed as far away as possible from the source of replenishment air.

4) Outside duct must be no less than 6” and dedicated for the Humidex unit only.

5) Maximum circulation is required to draw in air from all parts of the basement.

6) Unit should not be installed within 8 feet of combustion appliance.

IMPORTANT – What Not to Do

1) DO NOT install the unit more than approx. 3 inches off the floor.

2) DO NOT make more than one turn with the duct and the ductwork should not be longer than 3

feet in total, unless rigid ducting is used - see Ducting, Page 6.

3) DO NOT crush the vinyl Pipe.

4) DO NOT install the unit next to a replenishment air supply.

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Humidex

Warning!!!

Combustion Appliance Present in Dwelling

Read this Section Carefully

With the presence of appliances evacuating air outside the building envelope (such as range hood,
bathroom fan, dryer, Humidex, etc.) a negative pressure could be created inside the building. As the
pressure inside the building gets lower than the barometric pressure outside, the smoke and gases
from any combustion appliance (oil furnace, gas/wood stove, fireplace, etc.) may be drawn into
the building rather than go out the chimney.
This problem is usually curable by setting the controls of exhaust appliances, including the Humidex
at less than maximum speed during the heating season (Note: when humidity conditions in the
home are below the humidity setting on the Humidex, as they usually are during the heating season,
the Humidex operates at approx. 25% of the capacity of a standard bathroom fan), or by
introducing make-up air inside the building. A fresh air kit (Air Supply Ventilator) is available from
your Humidex dealer, to help relieve the effects of negative air pressure in the building.

Ideal location of the Unit

- Air drawn in by Humidex pulls moisture off the surface floors and walls. To maximize the

effectiveness;

A) Install unit in dampest, coolest and lowest part of basement.
B) If possible, without hindering point “A”, install the Humidex as far away as possible from

the source of replenishment air (i.e. stairwell) from upstairs or from replenishment air grill in
crawl space area. This will allow for the unit to draw in the maximum moisture across the
greatest surface distance before the upstairs replenishment air is pulled into the unit.

- Keep away from sources of excess heat (i.e. furnace room).

- Unit must be installed all the way down to floor level, in order to draw in the moisture. It

should be approx. 3” and must not be higher than a max of 6 inches off floor level.

- Keep at least 8 feet away from furnace or combustion appliance, to avoid interfering with

airflow.

- The area (not less than 4 ft.) around the unit should be clear to allow the air to be pulled into the

vents.

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