Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products 2100 User manual

Owner’s
Manual
Home Humidier
Models 2000, 2001,
2002, 2100, 2101
and 2102
Includes Safety,
Operating and Main-
tenance Instructions
plus 5-Year Warranty
©Skuttle Mfg. Co. 2008 000-0756-261 E-Web 9/08 (for English)

Skuttle®Indoor Air Quality Products
101 Margaret St., Marietta, OH 45750
800-848-9786 (US only) or 740-373-9169
[email protected] • www.skuttle.com

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Contents
Congratulations ..................................................................................... 2
Experience that Works for You .............................................................. 2
Owner Responsibility............................................................................. 3
About Your Skuttle Humidier................................................................ 3
Principle of Operation ....................................................................... 3
How Your Humidier Works .............................................................. 3
Humidistat Operating Instructions..................................................... 4
Recommended Humidistat Settings ................................................. 5
Maintenance Instructions....................................................................... 5
How Water Hardness Affects Maintenance ...................................... 5
Pad Cleaning and Replacement ....................................................... 5
Homeowner Tips.................................................................................... 6
Replacement Parts and Service............................................................ 7
Models 2000 and 2100.................................................................... 8
Models 2001 and 2101.................................................................. 10
Models 2002 and 2102.................................................................. 12
Skuttle Limited Five-Year Product Warranty........................................ 14
See model number and contractor information
on the back of this booklet.

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Congratulations
... on your purchase of a Skuttle High-Capacity Flow-Thru
Humidie—one of the nest home humidies made!
Models 2000 and 2100*
Bypass Flow-Thru
Humidies
Models 2001 and 2101*
Bypass Flow-Thru
Humidies
Models 2002 and 2102*
Fan-Powered Flow-Thru
Humidies
*Skuttle’s 2100-series Flow-Thrus include
Compustat, an electronic, temperature-sensing
humidistat that automatically adjusts your home’s
relative humidity to the outdoor temperature and your
level of comfort. Its set-it-and-forget-it technology
continually protects your home against the damaging effects of dry or
overly humidied air, and offers strong defense against conditions that
cause or aggravate allergies, colds, u and respiratory ailments.
Models 2000, 2001 and 2002 come with manual humidistats.
Please take a few minutes to read this booklet. It will
familiarize you with the many features and benets of your new
humidier, and help you understand the routine maintenance that
will ensure many years of efcient operation.
Experience That Works for You
With more than 90 years of experience in the indoor air quality eld,
Skuttle has earned its place as a leader in home humidication. Our
longevity and dedication to our customers have resulted in products
that are unsurpassed in quality and ease of operation. Features such
as automatic controls, snap-out and reversible components, and fewer

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overall parts make Skuttle one of the simplest, most trouble-free
humidiers you can buy.
Owner Responsibility
Skuttle’s obligation to honor the warranty on this humidier is depen
dent upon your completing the Warranty Registration Card (found in
your humidier parts package) and mailing it to SKUTTLE INDOOR AIR
QUALITY PRODUCTS, 101 MARGARET STREET, MARIETTA, OH
45750. The warranty is not valid unless the card is returned within 15
days from the date of equipment installation.
About Your Skuttle Humidier
Principle of Operation
Your Skuttle Humidier uses the same method of evaporation you
observe in nature after a summer shower. Mother Nature’s technique is
simple: warm air passes over a thin layer of water spread over a broad
surface, causing the water to evaporate and the humidity level to rise.
Your humidier creates the same natural response with an evaporator
pad, which dispenses water evenly in front of a warm air stream.
You’ll notice that the evaporator pad has many holes and connecting
strands. These signicantly increase the area from which water can
evaporate. This warm air evaporative process, intensied by the warm
air from your furnace, is what makes your humidier perform efciently.
How You Humidie Woks
The system is controlled by a humidistat that monitors the relative
humidity (RH) in your home and activates or deactivates the humidier
accordingly. Water evaporated from the humidier leaves behind all
its impurities (e.g., calcium, iron, lime, bacteria, etc.), thus creating
a puried vapor that doesn’t pollute your indoor air. As a result, your
home will be freer from these contaminants, and your family will almost
certainly be healthier and more comfortable.
Models 2000, 2001, 2100 and 2101. When your home’s air is dryer
than the selected level of humidity, the humidistat activates the low-
voltage solenoid in your humidier, allowing water to ow across the
unit’s media. Warm, dry air is then forced through the humidier cabinet
by the furnace blower. As the warm air evaporates the water, the
resulting moist (or humidied) air is circulated throughout your home by
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Models 2002 and 2102. These models operate identically to the
previous models, except that warm air is forced through the humidier
cabinet by a humidier fan rather than by the furnace blower.
Humidistat Operating Instructions
Important Notes:
Models 2000, 2001 and 2002 come with a standard humidistat. (See
operating instructions, following.)
Models 2100, 2101 and 2102 come with an electronic compensating
humidistat, which operates automatically. See separate operating
instructions entitled “Operating Instructions for Your Electronic
Compensating Humidistat”.
Your new Model 2000, 2001 or 2002 owthru humidier is controlled
by a humidistat that is installed either on the cold air return of your
furnace or on an interior wall of your home. The recommended settings
for this control may seem illogical until you understand the principle
behind them....
As you can see from the Humidistat
Settings Chart (page 5), the recom-
mended setting goes down as the
outside temperature decreases—just
the opposite of how you operate your
furnace’s thermostat. To understand
the reason for this, think of what
happens to an ice-cold drink when
it’s outside on a hot summer day:
water (or condensation) forms on the
outside of the glass. Condensation
occurs because the hot summer air contains humidity, and the cold
surface of the glass cools the surrounding air. Once cooled, the air
molecules become smaller and can no longer hold as much moisture.
The result is that water droplets accumulate on the glass.
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Outdoor Humidistat
Temperature Setting

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Recommended Humidistat Settings
Outside
Temperature
Recommended
Setting
Outside
Temperature
Recommended
Setting
-20ºF (-29ºC) 15
(Low) 10ºF (-12ºC) 30 (Medium)
-10ºF (-23ºC) 20
(Medium-Low) 20ºF (-7ºC) 35 (Medium-High)
0ºF (-18ºC) 25
(Low-Medium)
Above 20ºF
(-07ºC)
40
(High)
Maintenance Instructions
How Water Hardness Affects Maintenance
Your humidier will accumulate minerals such as calcium and lime
after operating for a short period. (Accumulation of minerals is a sure
sign the humidier is producing humidity.) The amount of accumulation
depends on the hardness of the water supply in your area. Therefore,
the amount of time between cleanings is unpredictable.
To determine if your humidier pad needs cleaned or replaced, look to
see if the openings in the pad are caked with minerals.
CAUTION: Excessive buildup of minerals is detrimental to the
humidie’s intenal pats as well as to the evapoative pocess.
Refer to the maintenance instructions below to achieve years of efcient
performance from your Skuttle FlowThru Humidier.
Pad Cleaning and Replacement
WARNING: To avoid hazard of electrical shock or burn, turn off
power supplying this equipment before servicing.
Shut off the water supply.1.
Remove the humidier cover by turning
the screw (located at the bottom of the
cover) counterclockwise () and pulling
the cover out toward you.
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Tilt out the distribution tray and evaporator
pad assembly.
3.
Wash all plastic and metal parts (except electrical parts and compo-
nents) in humidier cleaner or a 50 percent solution of vinegar and
water.
If cleaning is not sufcient, replace the evaporator pad. (See
Replacement Parts and Service, page 7.)
IMPORTANT:
The evaporator pad should be replaced at least once a year
(i.e., once each humidication season). In cases of excessive
mineral buildup, more frequent media replacement may be
necessary if cleaning is not effective.
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The Humidie also contains a one-
piece wick, which must be changed
along with the evaporator pad. The
wick can be changed easily by lifting out
the old one and replacing it with the new
wick provided with the evaporator pad.
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Wipe any loose sediment from the water tray. Make sure no particles
are allowed to plug the drain hole.
IMPORTANT: At the end of each humidication season, tun
the water supply off and clean the unit.
If, after cleaning or replacing the pad, your FlowThru Humidier
does not perform up to previous standards, contact your HVAC
contractor for service.
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Replacement Parts and Service
If you need parts or service to maintain the superior performance of
your FlowThru Humidier, follow these procedures:
Contact the heating and air conditioning contractor who installed
your unit. You may nd this information stamped on the back cover
of this booklet, or on a label attached to your humidier or heating
system.
If this information is unavailable, look in the phone book or on the
Internet under “Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors”.
Finally, if these attempts for parts or service fail, write, call or email
Skuttle at:
Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products
101 Margaret Street, Marietta, OH 45750
800-848-9786 or 740-373-9169
[email protected]
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Homeowner Tips
In a home that has had little or no humidication, allow approximately
three weeks for your new humidier to reach the desired humidity
level. Your furniture, woodwork, carpeting, plaster, houseplants and
family members all need time to absorb lost moisture. To eliminate
drafts that allow heat and humidied air to escape, keep replace
dampers closed when not in use.
If excessive moisture appears on windows or walls, reduce the
humidity setting on your humidistat. If the situation continues, turn off
the water valve and consult your HVAC contractor.
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See Flow-Thu Humidie pat lists and diagams,
beginning on page 8.

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Models 2000 and 2100
Replacement Parts Diagram

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Models 2000 and 2100
Replacement Parts List
Key No. Part No. Std.
Pkg. Description
1 000-1730-094 1 Mounting Base 2 000-0602-055 1 Drip Tray 3 000-1317-091 1 Wick 4 A00-1730-124 1 Side Piece w/Damper Assembly 5 000-1730-089 1 Solid Side Piece 6 A04-1725-052 12 Replacement Media w/Wick 7 A00-0641-171 1 Cover (w/Label, Screw & Retaining Washer) 8 000-0814-008 1 Transformer (24V, 10VA, 120V Primary) 9 A01-0814-148 1 24 Volt Solenoid (Universal Kit)
10 SK00055001 1 Humidistat Assembly for 2000 10 SEH-7100-000 1 Automatic Humidistat for 2100
11 A00-1128-005 1 Saddle Valve
12 000-1106-037 1 Orice Fitting w/Filter (#13), Compression Nut
& Ferrule
13 000-1319-051 1 Inline Filter
Not
shown K002000000 1
Small Parts Kit (w/Cover Screw & Retainer, Wa-
ter Feed Tube, 90° Brass Elbow, Elbow Retainer
& Screw)

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Models 2001 and 2101
Replacement Parts Diagram

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Models 2001 and 2101
Replacement Parts List
Key No. Part No. Std.
Pkg. Description
1 000-1730-091 1 Mounting Base 2 000-0602-055 1 Drip Tray 3 000-1317-091 1 Wick 4 A00-1730-124 1 Side Piece w/Damper Assembly 5 000-1730-089 1 Solid Side Piece 6 A04-1725-051 12 Replacement Media w/Wick 7 A00-0641-170 1 Cover (w/Label, Screw & Retaining Washer) 8 000-0814-008 1 Transformer (24V, 10VA, 120V Primary) 9 A01-0814-148 1 24 Volt Solenoid (Universal Kit)
10 SK00055001 1 Humidistat Assembly for 2001 10 SEH-7100-000 1 Automatic Humidistat for 2101
11 A00-1128-005 1 Saddle Valve
12 000-1106-037 1 Orice Fitting w/Filter (#13), Compression Nut
& Ferrule
13 000-1319-051 1 Inline Filter
Not
shown K002000000 1
Small Parts Kit (w/Cover Screw & Retainer,
Water Feed Tube, 90º Brass Elbow, Elbow
Retainer & Screw)

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Models 2002 and 2102
Replacement Parts Diagram

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Models 2002 and 2102
Replacement Parts List
Key No. Part No. Std.
Pkg. Description
1 000-1730-091 1 Mounting Base 2 000-0602-055 1 Drip Tray 3 000-1317-091 1 Wick 4 A00-1730-089 1 Solid Side Piece 5 A04-1725-051 12 Replacement Media w/Wick 6 A00-0641-169 1 Cover (w/Label, Screw & Retaining Washer) 7 000-1318-080 1 10" Diameter Fan Blade 8 A01-0814-148 1 24 Volt Solenoid (Universal Kit) 9SK00055001 1 Manual Humidistat for 2002 9 SEH-7100-000 1 Automatic Humidistat for 2102
10 A00-1128-005 1 Saddle Valve
11 000-1106-037 1 Orice Fitting w/Filter (#12), Compression Nut & Ferrule
12 000-1319-051 1 Inline Filter 13 000-0811-123 1 Power Supply Cord 14 000-0811-122 1 2-Piece Connector Assembly 15 000-1721-048 1 Fan Motor 16 000-0431-034 1 Insolation Relay 17 000-1730-092 1 Fan Shroud
Not shown 00-2000-000 1 Small Parts Kit (w/Cover Screw & Retainer, Water Feed
Tube, 90º Brass Elbow, Elbow Retainer & Screw)

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Skuttle Limited Product Warranty
NOTE: Models 2000, 2001, 2100 and 2101 ae waanted fo ve
years; Models 2002 and 2102 are warranted for one year.
This limited warranty covers your Skuttle FlowThru Humidier as des-
ignated on the return portion of the warranty registration card, excluding
wiring, plumbing and installation. Skuttle Mfg. Co. (DBA Skuttle Indoor
Air Quality Products) warrants that this product is free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal, noncommercial 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 receipt
of the warranty registration card, subject to the terms and conditions of
the limited warranty stated below:
THIS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY IS GUARANTEED BY
SKUTTLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 101 Margaret Street,
Marietta, OH 45750.
This warranty shall extend only to any noncommercial owner who
has purchased this residential product for purposes other than
resale.
The completion and return of the Warranty Registration Card is a
condition precedent to warranty coverage and performance. The
warranty is not valid unless this card is completed and mailed to the
factory within fteen (15) days of equipment installation.
All components are covered by this limited warranty except
expendable items.
If, within the warranty period, this product or any component
requires service, it must be performed by a competent heating and/
or plumbing contractor—preferably the installing contractor. Skuttle
will not pay shipping or labor charges to remove or replace such
defective parts or components. If the part or component is found by
inspection to contain such defective material and/or workmanship, it
will be repaired or exchanged free of charge at Skuttle’s option, and
returned freight collect.
In order to obtain the benets of this limited warranty, you must
notify the dealer or distributor in writing of any defects within thirty
(30) days of the discovery. If, after reasonable time, you have not
received an adequate response from the dealer or distributor, notify
in writing:
Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products
101 Margaret Street
Marietta, OH 45750
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SKUTTLE WILL RECEIVE, FREIGHT PREPAID, ONLY REMOVABLE
PARTS OR COMPONENTS OF SUCH DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.
This limited warranty does not apply to any part or component that
is damaged in transit or handling; has been subjected to abuse,
neglect or accident; has not been installed, operated and serviced
according to Skuttle’s instructions; has been operated beyond the
factory rated capacity; or has been altered in any way that affects
its performance. 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
components or parts.
Skuttle will not be responsible for loss of use of any product; loss
of time; inconvenience; or any other indirect, incidental or con-
sequential damages with respect to person or property, whether
as a result of breach of contract, neglect or otherwise. (SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE LIMITATION OF EXCLUSION IN THE PRECEDING
SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE.
Any warranty work will be performed within a reasonable time—
usually within one-hundred-twenty (120) days after notice of defect
and delivery to the Skuttle factory—subject to delays beyond the
manufacturer’s control
Any warranty by Skuttle of merchantability, tness for use or any
other warranty (express, implied or statutory), representation or
guarantee other than what was set forth herein shall expire at the
expiration date of this limited warranty. (SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE LIMITATION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
Skuttle reserves the right to make changes in the design and
material of its products without incurring any obligation to incor-
porate such changes in the units completed before the effective
date of such change.
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101 Margaret Street • Marietta, OH 45750
800-848-9786 • 740-373-9169
[email protected] • www.skuttle.com
Contractor Stamp Here
Model 2000 Model 2001 Model 2002
Model 2100 Model 2101 Model 2102
Serial No.
Installation Date