TrueSTEAM Humidification System
1 69-2285EFS—03
taBle of contents What to expect
• Itmaytakeuptoaweekof continuousoperationtoachievethehumiditysetpoint,
dependingonweather,sizeofhome,furnishingsinthehome,insulation, etc.
• 35%relativehumidityinatypicalwinterhumidifiermarket isconsideredidealbyindustry
experts. Homeowner can adjust to their own comfort or until there is condensation on the
windows. Lower the setpoint if there is condensation.
• IfTrueSTEAMisnothumidifyingbutthehumidityisbelowthe setpoint,itislikelythehumidity
controlhasafrostprotectionsetting,orTrueSTEAMisinadraincycle mode.
• Excessiveventilationwillexhausthumidifiedairoutsideand replaceitwithdryair,making
itdifficulttomaintainhumiditysetpointundercertain conditions.Ifinstallingaventilator,a
solutionthatretainsmoisture,suchasanEnergyRecovery Ventilator(ERV),ispreferablefor
maintaining indoor humidity set points.
• Ifthehomecan’tachievethesetpoint,theunit maybeunder-sizedforthehome.Thiscan
beduetoinsulation,windows,aridclimate,etc. ortheoutdoortemperaturemaybetoo
low to maintain adequate humidity levels. Honeywell recommends waiting for the outdoor
temperature to moderate closer to 20°F (-6°C). If the selected humidity levels are not
achieved,thenalargercapacitymodelmay beneeded.
• Atstartup,itisnormaltoexperiencea slightplasticodorinthehome,dependingon the
amountofventilation.Iftheremotehoseisused, theremaybeaslightrubberodor.These
odors will dissipate within days of installation.
• IfthePRESSEMPTYlightisblinking,clean TrueSTEAMperthestepsfound��inthe
maintenancesection.TrueSTEAMwillcontinuetohumidifyasnormalwhilePRESS EMPTYis
blinking.
• Thehome’swaterhardnesswilldeterminehowoftenTrueSTEAMneedstobecleanedand
how often the included water filter needs to be replaced.
• Datashowstheremaybeaslightincreasein thehomeowner’senergyconsumptionwhen
operatinganyhumidifier.However,TrueSTEAMwillmakethehomefeelwarmer,allowingthe
homeowner to lower the temperature setting on the thermostat. Every degree lower on the
thermostatcansaveupto3%onheating costs.