March 2023 Humidex HCS myHome Installation & Owner’s Manual English This Manual Covers the Following Models (Basement) HCS-BS-HDEX myHome (Crawl Space) HCS-CS-HDEX myHome (BoosterFan) HCS-BSF-HDEX myHome (Apartment/Slab) HCS-APT-HDEX myHome HCS-APTHC-HDEX myHome (Hard Connect) Manufactured by: ClairiTech Innovations Inc. 1095 Ohio Rd. Boudreau-Ouest, NB Canada E4P 6N4 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev 2.
Humidex Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3 COMBUSTION APPLIANCE PRESENT IN DWELLING .................................................................................. 3 Service and Warranty ........................................................
Humidex SYSTEM SETTINGS SCREEN ......................................................................................................................... 28 THE OLED SETTINGS DISPLAY CONSISTS OF: ......................................................................................... 28 WEATHER SCREEN ....................................................................................................................................... 28 MAIN MENU ............................................................
Humidex Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Humidex system which will provide you with yearround moisture control and improved air quality for a healthy fresh and drier indoor environment. Please take note the following safety information: CAUTION For general ventilating use only.
Humidex Service and Warranty For Customer Assistance To aid in answering questions if you call for service or warranty purposes, please record below the model and serial number located on the side of the unit. Product Name: Model #: Date of Manufacturing: Date of Purchase: Serial #: Dealer Name (If Any): Please Note the above information before contacting us.
Humidex Consumer Limited Warranty ClairiTech Innovations Inc. warrants to the first consumer that this product, when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its discretion, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for the period(s) set forth below.
Humidex ClairiTech Innovations Inc. offers a one-year limited functionality warranty for myHome system. Liability Limitation: ClairiTech Innovations inc. cannot be held responsible for any changes, modifications, or updates made by third parties (platforms, operators, etc.) which could alter the proper functioning of the system and the myHome application. This warranty is non-transferable and applies to residential use only. To obtain supply, accessory, or product information, contact us.
Humidex Accessories will vary on which unit was purchased.
Humidex - Hammer - Pencil For concrete, cinderblock or brick installation, use a hammer drill with chiseling ability ½” x 16” long and a chisel bit 1” thick. Key Installation Facts 1) 2) 3) 4) Unit must be installed at floor level – up to 3” off the floor. Unit should be installed as far away as possible from the source of replenishment air. Outside duct must be no less than 6” and dedicated for the HCS Unit only.
Humidex Ideal location installation locations For HCS-BS or HCS-CS Air drawn in by Humidex pulls moisture off the surface floors and walls. To maximize the effectiveness; A) Install unit in dampest, coolest, and lowest part of basement. B) If possible, without hindering point “A”, install the Humidex as far away as possible from the source of replenishment air (i.e. stairwell) from upstairs or from replenishment air grill in crawl space area.
Humidex Installation HCS-BS / HCS-CS Replenishment air to Basement from Upstairs The damp air exhausted by the Humidex must be replaced by the warmer/drier air from the upper levels. If there is no open stairwell, the airflow is restricted from coming down, then install a passive return grille with 100 sq. inches either in the door, in the wall, or in the floor to allow unobstructed air downstairs. Alternatively, you can shave down the door leading to the basement by 2”-3”.
Humidex Selecting the Duct Location Now that you’ve decided where to install the unit, you must select a location for a 6¼” duct hole in the outside wall. This hole is needed to pass a duct through the outside wall. Make sure that the hole’s location is above ground level. Also make sure that the hole doesn’t line up with a stud, electrical wires, or pipe. For an interior wall installation: The distance between the Humidex back and the exterior wall should not be more than 12 feet.
Humidex Preparing the Humidex for Installation Now that an installation location has been chosen a hole must be made for the vent. Start by measuring the required Unit height and mark the location of the hole. Remember that the units cannot be higher than 3” off the ground. From the inside, drill a pilot hole of approximately ¼” wide at the center of the proposed 6¼” hole. Outside the building, find the pilot hole. Now using a hole-saw, with the pilot hole as a guide, drill a 6¼” hole.
Humidex Putting the unit together For HCS-BS Only Join the two halves (Bottom section must fit inside Top section) of the HCS-BS casing together, overlapping the two pieces such as the desired height is obtained. Remove screws if necessary. NOTE: If the unit has to be shorter than 85” cut the top of the bottom part. Secure the two halves together using ½” metal fastening screws. A cover plate can be used to close the gap between both halves if necessary.
Humidex Fasten the unit to the wall With the help of a tie wrap attach the flex pipe to the collar on the back of the unit before attaching the unit to the wall. Insert the other end of the flex pipe inside the hole in the wall. (a few Small 9/16” Screw can be used to affix the flex to the mount) Leaving a 1-inch gap between the top of the unit and the ceiling, drill ¼” pilot holes through the lips of the unit and the wall. Insert the four plastics anchors in the wall with the help of a hammer.
Humidex Installation HCS-BSF 1. To minimize noise propagation, install at least 6 ft. of 6 in. insulated flex between the universal duct boot (connected to the floor register) and the HCS-BSF. 2. To further decrease noise propagation, 6 ft. of insulated flex can be used on the exhaust side of the unit. (Not Included) 3. Flex to pipe the HCS-BSF away from the exhaust system. Note the airflow arrow directions 4.
Humidex Installing and Wiring the Booster Fan To allow the booster fan to draw air from the upper levels, a universal boot must be installed. First locate a safe place to cut out a hole to fit the universal boot. Once a safe and adequate area had been found, proceed by cutting the hole. With the hole cut, install the universal boot which will allow the unit to pull the air down. Once the boot has been installed, the HCS-BSF can be mounted on a floor joist a minimum of 6 ft.
Humidex Now that the connector has been wired, insert it into the booster fan unit. Now that the booster fan has been installed and connected to the main exhaust unit, it can be plugged into any 115V outlet. Afterwards, the main exhaust unit can be plugged in. Note: A grounded extension cord with a maximum length of 10 feet may be used if necessary.
Humidex Installation HCS-APT/HCS-APTHC Selecting the Duct Location Now that you’ve decided where to install the unit, you must select a location for a 6¼” duct hole in the outside wall. This hole is needed to pass a duct through the outside wall. Make sure that the hole doesn’t line up with a stud, electrical wires, or pipe. Preparing the Humidex for Installation Now that an installation location has been chosen a hole must be made for the vent.
Humidex Mounting and installing the unit Remove the 4 white screws on the side of the unit. (These are along the back edge of the unit and are holding the back piece) Separate the front aluminum piece (Front Cover) from the back galvanized piece (Back Plate). Place the unit at its chosen location. Now scribe the four holes on the wall where the rubber grommets are installed. Remove the machine and drill four 1/4" holes where previously scribed. Apply anchors in the holes using a hammer.
Humidex Before mounting the unit’s back plate to the wall, attach the flex pipe to the collar on the back of the unit and insert the other end of the flex pipe inside the hole in the wall.(A 24” cable tie or a few small 9/16” screws can be used to affix the flex to the collar) NOTE: For instructions on permanently connected model (APTHC), please see Page 10 for Wiring Instructions. Please note that this model requires a qualified person for installation.
Humidex Steps for the HCS-APTHC only Before the wiring can be completed, the EKO punch must be removed from the back plate An electrical fitting needs to be installed. With the fitting installed the wire can be inserted inside the unit and connected. Note: Fitting not included Once the wire has been run through the plate, you must connect the wire to the unit matching the colors of the inside wires. After the wiring has been completed return to the original installation procedures.
Humidex Attaching the Flex and Outside Vent Roll the flat metal plate into a cylinder and interlock both ends. Attach the vent to the newly formed 6” pipe with the ½ inch screws provided. From the outside, pull the flex pipe through the 6 ¼” hole onto the 6” pipe and attach it with a 24” cable tie. Insert four 2-inch screws to secure the vent to the outside wall. Make sure the vent is not twisted by inserting the screws too tight and that the flaps are working properly.
Humidex Unit Operations Note: The unit will operate with all of it’s features without the need to connect it to your home’s Wi-Fi (Internet). Wi-Fi is only necessary when the mobile app is being used for controlling and monitoring the system. The first time running the unit… When the unit is first turned on, it will run at medium speed for 6 hours.
Humidex Vacant Homes Performance results are maximized when the building is occupied. If home is vacant for a prolonged period, then the unit should be set to operate at low speed. Maintaining your HCS The HCS Products do not require any internal maintenance. The only maintenance needed for your HCS is a periodic vacuuming of the dust accumulation at the intake grilles or louvers located at the bottom of the unit.
Humidex COLD SURFACE FACTS – IMPORTANT Before the Humidex is installed, cold ducts and pipes should be insulated as per proper HVAC protocols to reduce possible condensation. Control Set-up and Location Once the exhaust unit has been mounted and powered, the control will need to be paired. To complete the pairing process, the control should be powered next to the exhaust using the provided DC power block. The following steps will allow your control to be paired to your exhaust.
Humidex OLED Display and Control Layout The following sections of this operating manual refer to the user interface presented below: The user interface consists of: 12345- OLED Display Up Arrow Button Ok Button Cancel Button Down Arrow Button 26
Humidex Navigating the OLED Menu The HCS has an OLED screen that allows the unit to display information about its operation and its environment. This information can be accessed by pressing the UP or Down arrow keys on the control which will cycle through the different main screen options. The following sections will explain the main screens of the control, as well as how to navigate the OLED menu and change the settings and set an override timer.
Humidex System Settings Screen The System Settings screen allows users to visualize the current settings that the exhaust unit is operating with. On this screen the control will show the desired humidity level, the max fan speed as well as the signal strength of the wireless connection. The signal type is also displayed on the screen to differentiate between internet connected(W) and directly connected (D).
Humidex Main Menu The OLED display also has a menu interface that allows users to change settings such as the desired humidity setting, maximum operating speed of the unit, the unit’s built in override mode, as well as preferences. The menu page can be accessed by pressing the OK button on any of the Main screens, and if at any time you want to go back one screen, the cancel button may be used to do so. To select one of these menus, press the OK button.
Humidex Changing Max Fan Speed The default and recommended setting are set to High for optimal performance. The unit will selfadjust its speed automatically based on real-time conditions. However, if you chose to change the maximum fan speed, simply select “Set Max Fan Speed” from the main menu. Once the display has changed to the Max Fan Speed menu screen, you can use the Up/Down arrow buttons to cycle through the different maximum fan speeds.
Humidex Override Timer Menu The override function allows you to provide maximum ventilation for a predetermined amount of time, regardless of the fan speed chosen by the computerized/sensor control, to alleviate certain conditions such as fumes from new paint, flooring, furniture or excess moisture from hot showers, cooking, etc. To set an override timer, select Set Override from the main menu. Once this is done the following screen will be displayed.
Humidex Enable Pairing The Enable Pairing allows users to turn on the pairing feature to connect to the system. The system has a built-in auto-hide feature for security purpose 6 hours after the initial setup. This feature is used to connect the myHome Mobile application to the exhaust (see page 33). To enable pairing, press the OK button once the Enable Pairing is selected in the Menu. System Reboot The System Reboot allows user to manually reboot the system. This will reboot the entire system.
Humidex myHome Mobile Application The myHome Humidex line can be directly controlled from the myHome application available on the Google play store for android devices and the App Store for Apple devices. Once installed, the application will walk you through its different features and show you how to link your HCS myHome unit to your mobile device. The application will provide you with the ability to monitor conditions, modify settings of your unit as well as notifying you of potential problems or updates.
Humidex Most Common Issues Mold, Mildew and Musty Smell If mold or mildew is present prior to installing a Humidex, please have the contaminated area cleaned. Not doing so could cause the Humidex to spread that mold to other locations in the basement or crawlspace. To avoid Mold, Mildew or Musty Smells: - Follow the Recommendations on Page 22 (Concerning New Installations in the summer).
Humidex Troubleshooting If the system is not functioning as intended, please follow the instructions below. If a system reboot is required: Power down (Unplug) all components of the system. Proceed with plugging in the components in the following order while waiting roughly 1 minute in between each: Exhaust, Booster, Control.
Humidex Unit not running on desired fan speed Incorrect date and time Missing data on condition screen • Humidity is below desired level • Due to the system’s complex logic, the fan might be running at a different speed than the max desired fan speed. If you suspect something is at fault, please contact our service dept. • Smart logic override • Override timer enabled • Fan not engaging • Incorrect profile information in myHome mobile application.
Humidex Specifications HCS-BS myHome/HCS-CS myHome (Basement or Crawls Space) Technical Data Model Amps Watts Airflow Capacity (A) (W) (CFM) (Sq.Ft.) HCS-BS-HDEX myHome 0.30 34 230 2,400 HCS-CS- HDEX myHome 0.30 34 230 3,000 All Units require a 115 VAC electrical outlet Dimensions Model Height (In.) Width (In.) Depth (In.) HCS-BS- HDEX myHome *85 - 96 11.5 8.5 HCS-CS- HDEX myHome *32 11.5 8.
Humidex HCS-APT myHome/HCS-APTHC myHome (Apartment/Slab) Technical Data Model Amps Watts Airflow Capacity (A) (W) (CFM) (Sq.Ft.) HCS-APT- HDEX myHome 0.30 34 130 2,000 HCS-APTHC- HDEX myHome 0.30 34 130 2,000 All Units require a 115 VAC electrical outlet Dimensions Model HCS-APT- HDEX myHome HCS-APTHC- HDEX myHome Height (In.) 23 23 Electrical Box Wiring for APTHC Models 38 Width (In.) 9.5 9.5 Depth (In.) 5.5 5.
Humidex Return and Exchange Policy Clairitech Innovations Inc. values its relationship with you and offers you the option to return most products you purchase directly from Clairitech Innovations Inc., as set forth in detail below. Policy Return period of 30 days for unused products and accessories: Unless you have a separate agreement with Clairitech Innovations Inc.
Humidex 1. Before returning a product, you must first obtain a Return Authorization Number from Clairitech Innovations Inc. Customer Service before the end of the applicable return period. Proof of purchase will also be required. To contact Clairitech Innovations Inc. Customer Service, please call 1-888-533-1348 or Email Us Any product returned to Clairitech Innovations Inc. without the prior approval of Clairitech Innovations Inc.
Humidex 10. For any questions regarding warranty terms please call 1-888-533-1348 or Email Us NO RETURNS ARE POSSIBLE AFTER 30 DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE BILLING DATE. CLAIRITECH INNOVATIONS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, OR ANY CHARGE OF, A CONSUMER ORDER ERROR.
