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Model 1000 Humidier Installation Manual
3. How often should I change my Vapor Pad
®
?
We recommend replacing your Vapor Pad
®
at least once per year. Minerals build up on the Vapor Pad
®
over
time, which in turn:
• Reduces the Vapor Pad's ability to absorb water.
• Prevents the warm air from owing through the pad. Warm air moving though the water-soaked pad
causes the water in the pad to evaporate. It is this process that delivers moisture throughout your home
via the home's duct system.
4. Can I clean my Vapor Pad
®
instead of replacing it?
A coating is applied to the Vapor Pad
®
that helps it absorb water and control water ow. If you subject the Vapor
Pad
®
to cleaning, you usually remove much of the coating and the pad becomes ineffective. This reduces the
output of the humidier and increases water consumption.
Replace the Vapor Pad
®
annually.
5. Why would I want to install a humidifier?
For many reasons:
1. Since the air in your home is always trying to reach its saturation point, it will absorb water wherever it can;
from the bodies of you and your children, your pets, your furniture and even your house plants. As a result
your skin, throat and nasal passages dry out, leaving you more susceptible to physical discomfort, colds,
u and even infection. Allergy and asthma sufferers can be especially affected by air that's too dry.
2. Dry air causes dry, itchy skin.
3. Dry air cracks expensive woodwork, oors, musical instruments, artwork and furnishings.
4. Annoying static electricity (caused by dry air) can damage computers, VCR’s and other electronic
equipment, requiring expensive repair.
5. Dry air can cause harm to expensive musical instruments like pianos and violins.
6. Dry air causes gaps in window & door frames, letting cold outdoor air in; causing you to turn up the heat
and increasing your heating bills! Controlled humidity from the GeneralAire
®
Humidier allows you the
luxury of dialing the thermostat back & reducing annual heating bills. For example, 68° at 40% relative
humidity feels just as warm as 74° at 20% humidity. Setting your thermostat back by as little as three
degrees can reduce annual heating bills by as much as 5%.
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