
HE440A STEAM POWER HUMIDIFIER
68-0265EF-3 4
Two-Stage Water Treatment System
Mounting holes are provided for two mounting configurations:
• Between two exposed wall studs.
• Wall mounted.
NOTE: Do not mount on duct or furnace cabinet.
Choose a location convenient for running a drain line, water 
supply and wiring between the humidifier, water treatment 
system and equipment fan.
WARNING
Electrocution, Heavy Equipment and Chemical 
Hazard. 
Can cause death, blindness, water damage to 
home and heater failure.
Do not cut into any air conditioning or electrical line.
Mount the humidifier in level position to avoid water 
damage and heater failure.
Wear safety glasses when cutting or drilling.
Reinforce duct, as necessary, to ensure stability.
CAUTION
Steam Condensation, Fire and Freezing Water 
Hazard. 
Can cause fan or limit control failure or result in 
water damage in home.
Do not install humidifier where return air duct sidewalls 
are constructed of wood (floor joist).
Do not install humidifier where temperature is lower 
than 40°F (4°C) or higher than 160°F (71°C).
Mounting Steam Power Humidifier
Mount Horizontally Using Mounting Bracket 
(Preferred Mounting Method)
IMPORTANT
Be sure duct is at least 11 in. (280 mm) wide to use 
this mounting method.
The duct is the strongest when using the mounting bracket 
method because less duct reinforcement is required to support 
the bracket using this bracket location. It is important to 
evaluate if reinforcement is necessary to help support the 
weight of the humidifier and keep it level.
1. Measure and mark an 8-1/2 in. (215 mm) x 11-1/2 in. 
(290 mm) outline on the bottom of the duct in the desired 
location.
2. Drill 3/8 in. hole (10 mm) within the outlined mounting 
hole location. See Fig. 5.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to carefully cut around the marked lines.
3. Use the tin snips to cut around the outline.
4. Remove the sheet metal.
5. Place the two 8-1/2 in. (215 mm) S-cleat pieces 
(provided) on the narrow sides of the rectangular 
opening so the opening (slot) protrudes down and out 
from the duct.
6. Place the 11-1/2 in. (290 mm) piece of S-cleat on 
the long side of the rectangular opening closest to the 
center of the duct so the opening (slot) shows below 
the duct.
7. Use two machine screws and nuts (provided) to attach 
the mounting bracket (L-shaped with six holes) to the 
top/front surface of the humidifier. (The humidifier is now 
ready for mounting.)
8. Slide the humidifier tabs into the installed S-cleat. Be 
sure the back tab engages completely with the S-cleat 
and the mounting bracket touches the side of the duct.
9. Using the mounting bracket as a guide, drill three 
7/64 in. (3 mm) holes through the duct.
10. Secure the humidifier to the duct with three no. 8 sheet 
metal screws (not provided).
Fig. 5. Mounting hole location.
Mount Horizontally on Reinforced Duct
This method usually requires duct reinforcement to support the 
humidifier weight and keep it level. See Fig. 3. The mounting 
bracket is not used.
1. Measure and mark an 8-1/2 in. (215 mm) x 11-1/2 in. 
(290 mm) outline on the bottom of the duct in the desired 
location.
2. Drill 3/8 in. hole (10 mm) within the outlined mounting 
hole location.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to carefully cut around the marked lines.
3. Use the tin snips to cut around the outline.
4. Remove the sheet metal.
5. Place the two 8-1/2 in. (215 mm) S-cleat pieces on the 
narrow sides of the rectangular opening so the opening 
(slot) protrudes down and out of the duct.
6. Place the 11-1/2 in. (290 mm) piece of S-cleat on the 
long side of the rectangular opening, opposite the two 
holes previously drilled. Position so the opening (slot) 
protrudes down and out of the duct.
7. Slide the humidifier tabs into the installed S-cleat. Be 
sure the back tab engages completely with the S-cleat.
8. Secure the humidifier to the duct with two no. 8 sheet 
metal screws (not provided).
M20329
3/4 IN. (19 MM)
FROM EDGE