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®
Skuttle
Indoor Air Quality Products
OWNER’S MANUAL
for Models 45, 90 & 190
Whole-House Central Humidifiers
Includes Safety, Operating and Maintenance
Instructions and Warranty
CAUTION: Read these instructions thoroughly
before servicing!
Save this manual for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Installation Date:
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Table of Contents Page Thank You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How Your Humidifier Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Operate Your Humidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Check Your Humidifier for Proper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 How Water Hardness Effects Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 How to Maintain Your Humidi
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Thank you for purchasing a Skuttle Drum Humidifier. We appreciate your business and are pleased to add your name to our list of valued cus- tomers. We sincerely hope you are satisfied with our product and its per- formance. Skuttle is the oldest manufacturer of residential humidifiers, having been in business since 1917. In addition to humidifiers, we manufacture air fil- ters, make-up air controls, zone damper replacements and IAQ acces- sories. As always, quality, performance and customer sati
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How Your Humidifier Works Your Skuttle Drum Humidifier uses the same principle of evaporation that you see in nature: a warm breeze passing over an expanse of water will evaporate the water and raise the relative humidity, just as it does after a summer shower. Inside your humidifier, a polyurethane foam evaporator pad lifts water from the water pan into the warm air stream. The pad’s multiple holes and connecting strands significantly increase the area from which the water can evaporate. This a
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How to Check the Humidifier for Proper Operation For preseason startup, or to check your humidifier for proper operation (for example, after it has been serviced), follow this four-step procedure: 1. Turn on the water at the humidifier’s saddle valve. 2. Make sure the water level is set at 1-3/8". Turn the valve adjustment screw clockwise ( ) to lower the water level; turn it counterclockwise ( ) to raise the water level. 3. Turn the humidistat to its highest setting and observe the humidifi
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How to Maintain Your Humidifier NOTE: The model number of your unit should be handwritten on the cover of this manual. MODEL 45 MODEL 90 MODEL 190 Replacement Pad Replacement Pad Replacement Pad #A04-1725-033 #A04-1725-034 #A04-1725-034 1. Turn the water off at the saddle valve by turning the T handle clock- wise ( ). 2. For models 45 and 90, remo
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Skuttle Limited One-Year Product Warranty This limited one-year warranty covers the Skuttle product as designated on the return portion of the warranty registration card, excluding wiring, plumbing and installation. Skuttle Manufacturing Company warrants that this product is free from defects in mater- ial and workmanship under normal, non-commercial use and service. Skuttle will remedy any such defects if they appear within 12 months from the date of the original installation as evidenced by re
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Skuttle Automatic Flushing Timer Flushes Drum and Reservoir Type 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 efficiency of your humidifier • Reduces or eliminates servicing during the humidification season • Uses minimal electricity; uses 80 percent less water than conventional flow-thru hu
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Skuttle Model 216 Make-Up Air Control Provides Year-Round, Filtered Fresh Air Make-up air control mounted to cold air plenum MODEL 216 Screened vent (included) 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 drafts and uncontrolled air infiltration to provide year-round comfort • Improves furnac
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FAQs 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 of tune and static electricity zaps the cat. In general, every- one feels miserable because they’re living in an environment that can be drier than a desert! Proper home h
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® The Skuttle “Happy House” – Your Assurance of Enhanced IAQ Healthful indoor air (often called “indoor air quality” or “IAQ”) is signifi- cantly cleaner than the air in many of today’s homes. It also contains appropriate levels of moisture and fresh outside air to aid the health and comfort of residents. Humidification In cold weather, dry indoor air often makes homes drier than a desert. Acting like a sponge, the parched air absorbs moisture wherever it can find it – furniture, plants, pets .
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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: Or contact: ® Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 101 Margaret Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750 Phone: (800) 848-9786; Fax: (740) 373-9565 E-mail: info@skuttle.com; Web: www.skuttle.com ©2002 by Skuttle Mfg. Co. Skuttle and the “Happy House” character are registered trademarks of Skuttle Mfg. Co. HBP part No. 000-0756-250 Rev
