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Summary of Contents for Wave Home Solutions WV-SCBT
- Page 1 READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCES INSTALLER’S MANUAL Sensor Control BT WV-SCBT Wave Home Solutions 2421 Long Beach Road Oceanside, NY 11572 Tel: 1-800-293-9577 e-mail: info@wavehomesolutions.com Site: www.wavehomesolutions.com Nov2/2009 MP 100933 Rev. 2...
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Page 2: Specifications
Medium: 130 CFM High: 230 CFM 0.28 A / 115VAC /1 Phase / 60Hz UNIT MODEL WV-SCBT IS DESIGNED SOLELY FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATIONS PERFORMANCE RESULTS ARE MAXIMIZED WHEN THE BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. IF HOME IS VACANT FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME, THEN THE UNIT SHOULD OPERATE ON LOW SPEED. -
Page 3: Placement Of Unit
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES SUMMARY OF KEY INSTALLATION FACTS – EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ! Unobstructed airflow and adequate replenishment air are essential for proper performance of the unit. • Unit must be installed at floor level – no higher than 3” from floor. •... - Page 4 REPLENISHMENT AIR TO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS OF HOME • The damp air exhausted by the Sensor Control BT must be replaced by the warmer/drier air from the upper levels. If there is no open stairwell, the airflow is restricted from coming down;...
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Page 5: Tools Required For Installation
Before installing your Sensor Control BT, make sure that you have the right model and accessories. For example, a WV-SCBT model is needed for an eight foot high basement. Make sure that the total length of the unit is taller than your cement wall. - Page 6 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING UNIT LOCATION: The installation must be done in the basement or the lowest, wettest, coldest level of your dwelling. Try to find an outside wall to accommodate a 6¼” exit to the exterior of the house where no electrical wires or pipes are present Minimum distance to any source of heat should be 8 feet.
- Page 7 B.) Outside the building, find your pilot hole. Using a hole saw and the pilot hole as a guide, drill a 6¼” hole at the exterior of the building. Brick or Concrete Wall: There are two ways of going through brick.
- Page 8 NOTE: If the unit has to be shorter than 86.5” cut the top of the bottom part. ATTACH FLEX, PIPE AND VENT TOGETHER: Attach the flex to the pipe with 24” tie wrap. Attach the vent to the 6” pipe with the ½ in screws provided.
- Page 9 FASTEN UNIT TO THE WALL: Leaving a 1 inch gap between the top of the unit and the ceiling (In case of a finished ceiling, leave a 1/8 inch gap between the top of the unit and the ceiling, avoiding any contact between the two) drill ¼”...
- Page 10 SET HUMIDITY CONTROL AND EXHAUST CONTROL: Refer to the “Operating Instructions” Manual included with the unit to change speed and dehumidistat settings: Also refer to the “Quick Reference Guide” sticker on the side of the unit for a reminder of the Sensor Control BT’s basic functions.
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Page 11: Plug In The Unit
PLUG IN THE UNIT: Plug the unit into any 115V outlet. Note: A grounded extension cord with a maximum length of 10 feet may be used if necessary. - Page 12 SECTION B Installation situations to be aware of: PROTRUDING WALL OR BASEBOARD: In this situation, block or insert spacer on the back of the unit to be able to securely fasten it to the wall. It is essential to have the bottom of the unit no higher than 3 inches off the floor. NOTES ABOUT COLD SURFACES: •...
- Page 13 NOTE ABOUT CRAWL SPACE & BASEMENT COMBINATION: Depending on the square footage, the Sensor Control BT will be able to reduce the problems in the crawl space and the basement. The unit should be installed in the basement , adjacent to the crawlspace.
- Page 14 Do not attempt to service the Sensor Control BT yourself. If you are not sure about certain functions, call our qualified representative at 1-800-293-9577. WHAT TO DO WHEN INSTALLING A WV-SCBT DO NOT INSTALL WV-SCBT MORE THAN 3 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR...
- Page 15 DO NOT INSTALL WV-SCBT NEXT TO REPLENISHMENT AIR SUPPLY. DO NOT DUCT INTO EXISTING EXHAUST DUCTS OR CHIMNEY. DO NOT PLACE WITHIN 8 FT OF COMBUSTION APPLIANCE.