FM90 - Field Control® Fresh Mist Central System Humidifier

Freshmist 90
Owners Manual
Introduction & Checklist

Introduction:
Please read the instructions before you use your humidifier. This will help you obtain full value from the humidifier. It will also help you avoid any needless service cost, if the problem is something we cannot control and cannot cover in our Warranty.

DO-IT-YOURSELF CHECK LIST
If you feel the following operations are within your skills, you should have no difficulty installing the humidifier.

  • Cutting and drilling sheet metal.
  • Using hand tools: screwdriver, wrench etc.
  • Hooking up low voltage electrical connections.

    You must realize that the wrong use of any tool can be dangerous. Be sure you know how to use the tools and equipment to avoid any possible hazards. You should understand electrical wiring.
    Humidifier must never be installed in an attic or any other location where if the humidifier or any part of the system should leak, the resulting flow of water would cause damage.

Before you start:
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION & OPERATION

  1. Read these rules and these instructions carefully. Failure to follow the rules could cause bodily injury and/ or property damage.
  2. Check your local building codes and utility standards. The installation must comply with their rules.
  3. Always shut off the furnace blower before installing or servicing the humidifier.
  4. Always wear safety glasses when installing or servicing the humidifier.
  5. HUMIDIFIER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN AREA WHERE FREEZING IS POSSIBLE OR LEAKING WOULD CAUSE WATER DAMAGE.
  6. Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule.
  7. Always shut off electricity and water to the humidifier before servicing.
  8. NEVER OIL ANY PART OF THE HUMIDIFIER.
  9. When the furnace blower is used for air-conditioning, the humidifier damper should be closed, and the humidistat should be turned to the maximum humidity setting.
  10. To prevent over humidification, humidifier must not be operated above humidistat high position or above the +20 position (whichever applies) except briefly to test operation after installation or servicing.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Safety glasses
  • Straight edged ruler
  • Pencil or grease pencil
  • Hand drill or grounded electric drill
  • Drill bits, 5/32", 1/8"
  • Tin snips or metal cutting saw
  • Screwdriver (flat point, medium sized)
  • File
  • Level
  • Hammer
  • Small adjustable wrench
  • Center punch.
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