Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-606 
July 15, 2010
 
QFM81.2, QFM81.21 Duct Hygrostats 
 
 
Item Number 129-606, Rev. AA  Page 1 of 2 
Product Description 
These instructions explain how to install a QFM81.2 
or QFM81.21 Duct Hygrostat. 
Product Numbers 
QFM81.2 Duct Hygrostat with external setpoint 
QFM81.21 Duct Hygrostat 
Required Tools 
• Screwdriver 
• Electric drill 
•  7 mm Wrench 
Expected Installation Time 
15 minutes 
Installation 
Air Duct Mounting 
If the duct hygrostat is used for control, mount in the 
exhaust air duct after the room to be controlled.  
If the duct hygrostat is used for monitoring the 
maximum or minimum humidity level, mount in the 
supply air duct. 
Mounting Positions 
The immersion sensor stem must be mounted either 
horizontally or vertically with the stem pointing 
downward. Do not mount with the stem pointing 
upward. (See Figure 1.) 
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Figure 1.  Acceptable Mounting Positions. 
Ensure that the air to be measured is sufficiently 
mixed at the point of measurement for accurate 
humidity measurements. 
The mounting orientation is dependent on the air 
velocity in the ductwork: at <5 m/s, the holes in the 
stem must face the airflow; at >5 m/s, they must be 
perpendicular to the direction of airflow. (See 
Figure 2.) 
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5
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>
5
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Figure 2.  Mounting Orientations. 
Minimum Immersion Length 
NOTE:  When mounting the hygrostat in air ducts, 
the minimum immersion length of the stem 
is 5.12 inches (130 mm).  
The mounting flange supplied with the unit allows 
the immersion length to be adjusted between 
5.12 inches (130 mm) and 6.14 inches (156 mm). 
 
Figure 3.  Mounting Flange.