Reassemble humidifier side plates to customize the orientation for your specific
11.
install. The side plate with the humidifier port needs to be on the side of the
humidifier that is closest to the 6 in. (155mm) hole cut in Step 10.
Insert flex duct with starter collar into the 6" (155mm) hole that was cut in
12.
Step 10. Reach into hole THROUGH THE FLEX DUCT so that the pliable metal
tabs can be bent outwards into the hole. These tabs, when bent outwards, will
help secure the flex duct into your home's duct work.
Slide remaining loose end of flex duct over the humidifier port on the HE240/
13.
HE280, making sure that the flex duct advances past the raised plastic tabs on
the port. These tabs will help to hold the flex duct in place. Verify that the
damper blade has adequate clearance to move back and forth between the
summer and winter positions. Secure the flex duct in place with the plastic
connector strap.
Seal the duct connections with foil tape. Seal both
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1) the connection between the starter collar end of the flex duct and the home's
duct work and
2) the end of the flex duct to the humidifier over the top of the connector strap.
Reinstall the humidifier pad assembly in the humidifier housing.
15.
Hinge the cover in place and secure with the thumbscrew located at the bottom
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of the cover.
HUMIDIFIER PORT
CONNECTOR STRAP
Fig. 7. Connecting bypass ducting.
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