7. Make sure the humidifier housing is
level, then position it in the opening
so the plastic tabs are in place on the
lower sheet metal edge of the open-
ing. Use pliers, as necessary, to flat-
ten cut edges. See Fig. 4.
8. Secure the humidifier housing to the
opening at the top and bottom using
sheet metal screws.
9. Use the 6 in. (155 mm) starter collar
as a template to mark the opening for
the bypass.
10. Carefully cut the opening for a 6 in. (155 mm) starter collar. See Fig. 5. Use a
drill, punch or awl to start the cut in the middle of the circle. Cut in an outward
spiral to assist in controlling the cut.
HE220, HE260 HUMIDIFIER AND INSTALLATION KIT
6 IN. ROUND TEMPLATE
STARTING
HOLE
Fig. 5. Cutting bypass opening.
7
SHEET METAL
SCREWS (4)
TO AIR DUCT
PLASTIC
TABS (2)
Fig. 4. Installing humidifier on duct.
M20172
LEVEL
OPENING
69-2630ES—03
DUCT