Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products F60-1 manual

READ AND S A VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Skuttle ® Indoor Air Quality P r oducts Model 60-Series High-Capacity Steam Humidifiers (Models 60-1, F60-1, 60-2 and F60-2)  ` W arranty  ` Installation Instructions  ` Operating and Maintenance Instructions CONTRAC T OR: Read these instructions before installing or servicing humidifie r . HOMEOWNER: Sa[...]

Thank you for purchasing a Skuttle whole-house Steam Humidifier . We appreciate your business and consider you a valued customer . We sincerely hope you are satisfied with our product and its performance. Skuttle is the oldest manufacturer of residential humidifiers, having been in business since 1917. Our longevity and dedication to our customers [...]

5 Skuttle ® Limited One-Y ear Product W arranty This limited one-year warranty covers this Skuttle product as designated on the return portion of the W arranty Registration Card, excluding wiring, plumbing and installation. Skuttle Manufacturing Company warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal, non-c[...]

6 capacity; or has been altered in any such way that its performance is affected. There is no warranty due to neglect, alteration or ordinary wear and tear . Skuttle's liability is limited to replacement of defective parts or components, and does not include the payment of the cost of labor charges to remove or replace such defective component[...]

31 HOMEOWNER How Y our Humidifier Works Y our Skuttle Steam Humidifier supplies moist air to your home much the same way as outdoor air is humidified. On a warm summer day , the sun’s heat evaporates water from puddles, streams, rivers, oceans, etc., turn- ing it into vapor . The amount of water vapor (humidity) that rises into the air is determi[...]

32 How T o Extend the Life of Y our Humidifier Mineral buildup on the humidifier ’s heating element is harmful to the unit. Therefore, routine maintenance is vital to the effectiveness and longevity of your humidifier . The normal service interval will vary from one-to-three months (i.e., one or two cleanings during a typical humidification seaso[...]

33 GENERAL INFO F AQs about IAQ (Frequently Asked Questions about Indoor Air Quality) Why do I need a humidifier? More and more homeowners are realizing that, during the winter months, they live in a “sick house”. Family members suffer from dry , itchy skin, parched throats and annoying coughs. Furniture creaks, floors moan, the piano slips out[...]

34 Should I run my humidifier during the summer months? Because, in most areas of the country , summer air is naturally more humid, it’s not necessary to humidify your home until colder weather sets in. NOTE: For additional answers to your questions, visit our website at www .skuttle.com.[...]

35 GENERAL INFO Skuttle ® Automatic Flushing Timer Flushes Drum and Reservoir T ype Humidifiers Every 12 Hours The Skuttle Flushing Timer . . . • Automatically flushes the humidifier water pan with fresh, clean water twice daily • Reduces buildup of minerals and dissolved solids in evaporative media and reservoirs; helps maintain the efficienc[...]

36 Skuttle ® Model 216 Make-Up Air Control Provides Y ear-Round, Filtered Fresh Air The Skuttle Make-Up Air Control . . . • Draws outside air into the furnace, where it is filtered, heated or cooled, and circulated through your home’s duct system • Combats interior air pollution created by today’s tightly constructed homes • Reduces draf[...]

37 GENERAL INFO Skuttle ® High-Efficiency Air Cleaners Help Homeowners Breathe Easier Skuttle Air Cleaners . . . •T rap most of the in-home, airborne contaminants that are potentially harmful to your health • Provide high-efficiency , high-capacity filtration with minimal airflow resistance • Feature deep-pleated filter media to permit exten[...]

38 The Skuttle ® “Happy House” – Y our Assurance of Enhanced IAQ Healthful indoor air (often called indoor air quality or IAQ ) is significantly cleaner than the air in many of today’s homes. It also contains appro- priate levels of moisture and fresh outside air to aid the health and com- fort of residents. Humidification In cold weather [...]

39 GENERAL INFO V entilation A primary cause of “sick house syndrome” is a negative air pressure buildup, resulting from a lack of fresh-air exchanges throughout the home. Negative air pressure can also contribute to mold growth. To help eliminate these problems, Skuttle manufactures two ventilation products: • The Make-Up Air Diffuser suppli[...]

If you have questions about your Skuttle humidifier , or to learn which Skuttle IAQ products are right for your home, contact your local heating and air conditioning contractor: Skuttle ® Indoor Air Quality Pr oducts 101 Margaret Street, Marietta, OH 45750 Phone: (800) 848-9786; Fax: (740) 373-9565 Email: customerservice@skuttle.com; W eb: www .sk[...]