EZ Breathe 400 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Model #400
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349 Highland Road East
Macedonia, Ohio 44056
1.866.822.7328 www.ezbreathe.com
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Copyright 2003, EZ Breathe® Ventilation

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WELCOME
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Congratulations , you now own the most innovative
ventilation system on the market. EZ Breathe® is designed not only
to lower humidity levels, but also to reduce moldy and musty odors.
This ventilation appliance installed in the lowest level of
a home/building is engineered to expel moisture-laden air that
stagnated due to poor air circulation and to provide ventilation
in lower levels, crawlspaces, apartments or any other areas in need
of circulation. Cool, moist air will gravitate to the lowest point
and without proper ventilation, create an environment where
the damp air will stagnate and emit odors, nurture the development
of molds, mildew and saturate into the structure, i.e. walls, floor,
frame work, etc.
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The EZ Breathe® unit’s quiet, powerful fan draws the moist surface
air through the bottom vents and then expels it outside through
a 6" duct. The humidistat control continuously monitors the
relative humidity of the air flowing out. When the humidity
drops to the desired level, programmed by you, the EZ Br eathe
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unit will shut off, and then come back on again when humidity
levels increase.
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“If the air is exhausted outside, do we lose
any heat?” The answer is no. Since the EZ Breathe® system
eliminates only the damp, cold air at the lowest level, the potential
for losing heat is minimal. If we go on the principle that damp
air is harder to heat than dry air, it’s more economical
to replace that damp air with dry air and then heat it.
Once the EZ Breathe® unit has exhausted damp air outside and
replaced it with dry air from the upper levels of your home/
building, it will shut off. The EZ Breathe® unit will continue to
monitor humidity levels automatically turning on and off according
to your setting. Therefore, it exhausts the cool damp air while
the warm dry air is retained.

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TECHNICAL DATA
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Model #400
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Base Dimensions: Service area/unit: 7000 sq. ft.
Height: 8 inches (20.32 cm) Air flow: 176 CF M’s
Width: 20 inches (50.8 cm) Noise level: 35 db
Depth: 6 inches (15.24 cm) Amperage: 0.30 amps
Weight: 16 lbs. (7.3 kg) Voltage: 110 volts
Tube axle fan, 1 phase
Chute Dimensions: Energy consumption: 31 watts
Height: Extends up CSA Certification: File No. LR5 2898
T o 87" tall (220.98 cm) UL Certification: File No. E2 45128
Width: 12 inches (30.48 cm)
Depth: 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)
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Extension Chute
Extends up to
102" (304.8 cm)
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Crawl Space Chute
Extends up to
36" (91.44 cm)

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CONTOL P ANEL
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The knob on the top is your fan speed control while the knob on
the bottom is the humidistat which controls the household
relative humidity .
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fan speed
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THE HUMIDISTAT SETTINGS
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This component continuously monitors the humidity level of the air
being expelled through the EZ Breathe® unit. You can set this control
to maintain the desirable level of humidity in your home/building.
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FOR BEST RE S U L TS…
Set the humidistat between 35% - 45% all year round.
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Please note…Even though the ideal setting would be 35% - 45%
all year round, these levels of humidity, due to environmental
conditions, may not be obtainable. When the desired level of
humidity has been achieved, the EZ Breathe® unit will automatically
turn off, and then on again as humidity level increases.
The EZ Breathe® will run continuously until desired level has been
reached. Don’t worry; the unit has been designed to perform under
these conditions. During winter/cooler periods when the furnace is
often running, the unit may shut off due to the humidistat reaching
the desired level. During these periods, you can set the humidistat to
it’s lowest setting and turn the fan to low. This will cause the unit to
run on low continuously, providing ventilation for the space without
exhausting heated air .
FAN SPEED CONTR OL
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FAN SPEED CONTROL: The rate at which you expel the damp air
outside is adjustable with the help of this control. When the humidity
level is lower than the setting on the humidistat, the unit will shut off. T o
ensure non-stop ventilation, see the setting for the Ventilation Only mode
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FOR BEST RE S U L TS…
In the summer, set the speed control to med – high
In the winter, set the speed control to med – low
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FOR VENTILATION ON L Y :
Set the humidistat to 20%
Set the fan speed between low – med

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HELPFUL TIPS
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1. Make sure your EZ Breathe® unit’s settings are as follows:
z Humidistat is set between 35%-45% year round
z Fan speed is set to medium-high, summer operation
z Fan speed is set to low-medium, winter operation .
Please note: The EZ Breathe® will run continuously until desired
level of humidity has been reached. Don’t worry, the unit has
been engineered to perform under these conditions
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2. The EZ Breathe® appliance is designed to pull cool, damp air
from the lowest level, basement, or crawlspace and expel it outside.
The EZB will draw on the most readily available air and works
most effectively when that air is from your upstairs and your
upstairs air is dry. Your upstairs air is driest when you condition it
with your furnace or air conditioner. Allowing your EZ Breathe
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to draw air from an unconditioned source,(i.e. open windows or
open doors) may lead to increased humidity . The humidity content
of the replacement air that is being drawn down to your EZB unit
will directly impact its performance causing spikes in relative
humidity and moisture content.
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3. During times when you are neither heating nor air conditioning
your home and the outdoor humidity levels are above 50%, it is
recommended to turn your EZ Breathe® unit off. Turn the EZ B
unit back on when you turn the AC / heat back on or when the
outdoor humidity drops. In order to continue the benefits of
ventilation when you are not running your AC / heat, you may
choose to run a dehumidifier in conjunction with your EZB.
Remember, your EZB is always providing you benefits by
removing odors, allergens, mold spores, gases, smoke, dust and
radon. The best approach for controlling moisture and the relative
humidity in the basement or crawlspace is to maintain your upstairs
humidity below 50%, so EZB can do its job of pulling the good air
from upstairs down to replace the bad air that your EZB is
exhausting.

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HELPFUL TIPS, cont.
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4. Reduce any direct communication from the air outside and the
air inside your lowest level.
z Close and seal basement windows and doors with draft
tape, vapor barrier, etc. This is an effective and inexpensive
way to help protect your structure from humidity and moisture
laden air coming directly inside your home.
z Close and seal ALL crawlspace vents. Crawlspace vents
are “old” technology and actually allow more unconditioned
air to enter your structure, which leads to dry rot, mold and
all manners of decay .
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5. Keep storage at least 3' to 4' from the EZ Breathe® unit to allow
free air flow to the base.
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6. Once every month inspect the intake vents on the base of your
EZ Breathe® unit and the exterior vent on the outside. Make sure
they are free from dust, lint, dirt, etc. to ensure proper functionality
of the humidistat.
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7. If you have water seeping, standing, or draining into your
foundation we recommend contacting a waterproofing professional
to inspect this serious issue. The EZ Breathe® unit is not designed
to address waterproofing problems.
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In some cases, our customers felt as if their EZ Breathe® unit was
“no longer working” or the air in their home “doesn’t feel as fresh as
it once did”. We asked those customers to turn their EZB unit off for a
few days. Within 48 hours, most called back to tell us that they already
turned their EZB unit back on as they simply forgot how bad their air
quality used to be! So, put us to the test and turn your EZ Br eathe
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off...tell us what you think, call us at 1-8 66 -8 22 - 732 8.

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REFERRAL PROGRAM
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We offer gift certificates and/or cash gifts to every EZ Breathe® unit
sold from a referral. Simply refer your neighbors, friends and family
to www.ezbreathe.com or 1.866.822.7328. Tell them to mention your
name and when they purchase an EZ Breathe® unit, you will receive
a token of our appreciation. For more information on our customer
referral program please call 1 . 86 6.8 2 2.7 32 8.
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LETTER SWEEPSTAKES
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Can you write “The Best” letter? Enter our monthly drawing
by writing a letter about how easy your EZ Breathe® unit was to
install and don’t forget to mention the benefits you have noticed since
its installation. If we vote your letter the month’s “Best” you will
win a $50 gift certificate to Home Depot or retailer of your
choice.
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Please send your letter to:
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EZ Breathe® S w eepstakes
349 East Highland
Macedonia, OH 44056