The Control Panel; Summer; Maintaining Your Humidex - Humidex CCC-103E Installation & Owner's Manual

The Control Panel

The switch will allow you to vary the rate of airflow.
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The Knob allows you to select the desired humidity.
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By default, you should set the fan speed on High and set the humidity control at the desired level,
usually around 50%.
Note: For winter operation if there is still condensation on the windows when the humidity
drops below 50%, lower the humidity control by a few percent (45-47%).
Make sure not to set it too low to ensure a healthy home since some people will be affected by dry
conditions.
New Installations in the Summer
The late spring and early/mid-summertime temperature in most basements remains at approximately 59° to
66° F (15° to 19° C) whereas the air entering the basement from the upstairs of the house will generally be in
the range of 75° to 85° F (24° to 29° C) with a relative humidity of 70 to 75%. This air will have a dew point
(the temperature of surfaces on which it will condense, including basement surfaces) in the range of 64° to
76° F (18° to 24°).
When a Humidex is installed in these conditions, condensation may result, as the air from the upstairs comes
in contact with cold surfaces (i.e. concrete walls, floors, etc.). The Humidex ventilation effect will over time
increase the basement temperature and help prevent this condition, however, during the initial operating
season; a small amount of heat may have to be added temporarily to the basement to increase its temperature.
If this condition occurs also reduce speed exhaust to medium.
If air conditioner is present in the house, close all AC vents/leads/ducts to the basement.
It is recommended that any exposed cold water pipes and A/C ducts should be insulated to reduce
condensation on these cold surfaces

Maintaining your Humidex

Do not store anything within a radius of 4 feet around the base of the Humidex.
Make sure the basement or crawlspace has adequate replenishment air from upstairs, from a location
as far from the Humidex as possible.
The only maintenance needed for your Humidex is a periodic vacuuming of the dust accumulation
at the intake grilles or louvers located at the bottom of the unit.
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COLD SURFACE FACTS – IMPORTANT
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