HCS-BSF-HDEX Crawlspace Combo with Booster Fan
Product Information: Humidex HCS
Overview
The Humidex HCS is a product manufactured by ClairiTech
Innovations Inc. It is an indoor air quality system designed to
reduce excess moisture and improve air quality in homes. The
product comes with a five-year warranty for parts and electrical
and a two-year warranty for electronic components.
Service and Warranty
The warranty for the product is non-transferable and applies
only to residential use. To receive customer assistance, you can
contact ClairiTech Innovations Inc. through phone, email, or their
website. To properly validate your warranty, you must fill out and
return the warranty card as soon as possible. If your unit is not
registered, a proof of purchase will be necessary should it require
any services.
Pre-Installation
Before installing the Humidex HCS, ensure that you have the
correct model and accessories. The product comes with an owner’s
manual, warranty card, universal boot, 4ft. 6 insulated flex, cable
ties, plastic anchors, green connector, and white wire (50 ft.).
Additional grilles for replenishment air and interior rooms are not
included.
Installation
1. Choose a suitable location for the Humidex HCS unit. It
should be installed in a central location on the main floor of your
home.
2. Mount the universal boot onto the wall. Use the plastic anchors
and cable ties to secure it in place.
3. Connect the green connector to the unit’s power supply.
4. Attach the white wire to the unit’s controller.
5. Connect the insulated flex to the universal boot.
6. Turn on the power supply and test the unit to ensure it is
working correctly.
Usage
The Humidex HCS unit should be turned on at all times to
maintain a healthy living environment. The product works by
continuously circulating air throughout your home and removing
excess moisture. The unit’s controller can be adjusted to control
the level of humidity in your home. Refer to the owner’s manual for
more detailed instructions on usage and maintenance.
June 2022
Humidex HCS
Rev 2.2 En
Installation & Owner’s Manual
English
This Manual Covers the Following Models HCS-BSF-HDEX
Manufactured by: ClairiTech Innovations Inc.
1095 Ohio Rd. Boudreau-Ouest, NB
Canada E4P 6N4
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Service and Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Pre-Installation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 INCLUDED COMPONENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 KEY INSTALLATION FACTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 TYPICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 PREPARING THE HUMIDEX FOR INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………………………… 6 Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 TECHNICAL DATA ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 DIMENSIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Return and Exchange Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………9
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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.
For the Following Inquiries: – Service – Parts – Accessories – Additional Customer Information
Please contact us by: Phone: 1-888-533-1348 Email: [email protected] Website: www.humidex.com
IMPORTANT
To properly validate your warranty, you must fill out and return the warranty card as soon as possible. If your unit is not registered, a proof of purchase will be necessary should it require any services. You can also register your warranty online http://www.clairitech.com/register .
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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. The defective part must be returned to the manufacturer ClairiTech Innovations Inc. All transportation charges are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below of which have been damaged, defaced, subjected to improper voltage, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser must fill out and return the warranty card as soon as possible. If your unit is not registered, a proof of purchase will be necessary should it require any services.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of ClairiTech Innovations Inc.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by ClairiTech and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of ClairiTech to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, and strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall ClairiTech be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer, unless approved by ClairiTech in writing. Nor shall ClairiTech be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage.
Warranty Period for this product:
Five (5) year on parts and electrical from date of purchase, two (2) years on all electronic components
Additional Items Excluded from Appearance items of the product, Exterior
Warranty Coverage (If Any):
vent and any printed material.
Where to obtain service:
From the Manufacturer. (Refer to Page 2)
This warranty is non-transferable and applies to residential use only.
To obtain supply, accessory or product information, contact us. Refer to Page 2 for Contact Information.
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Pre-Installation
Included Components
Before installing your Humidex, make sure that you have the right model and accessories. The following items should be included in the accessory box. If parts are missing, contact our customer service at 1-888-533-1348.
1x Owner’s Manual 1x Warranty Card 1x Universal Boot 4Ft. 6″ Insulated Flex
6x #8 x 9/16″ Screws 4x #8 x 2″ Screws 4x #8 x 1¼” Truss Screws 2x 4″ x 12″ Toe Space Grill
2x Cable Ties
4x Plastic Anchors
1x Green connector
1x White Wire (50 ft.)
Additional grilles for replenishment air and interior rooms not included.
Tools Required for Installation
– Electric reciprocal or hole saw – Phillips or Robinson Screw Driver – Measuring Tape – Hammer – Pencil
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Installation
Key Installation Facts
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) Install the unit as far away as possible from the HCS exhaust system. If this cannot be done, please use 6 in. Flex to pipe the HCS-BSF away from the exhaust system.
4) If the building codes in your area require a backdraft damper to be installed, it must be placed on the exhaust side of the booster fan to limit the impact on the total airflow through the unit. (Not Included)
5) This unit is typically sold with an HCS exhaust system. If this is the case, then the HCS-BSF system is made to replace your Replenishment vent required by the HCS exhaust system.
Typical Installation Diagram
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Preparing the Humidex for Installation
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 booth which will allow the unit to pull the air down. Now that the boot has been installed, the HCS-BSF can be mounted on a floor joist a minimum of 6 ft. away from the universal boot to reduce noise. Connect the universal boot to the booster fan with the 6 in. insulated flex provided. If the building codes in your area require a backdraft damper to be installed, it must be placed on the exhaust side of the HCS-BSF to limit the impact on the total airflow through the unit.
Note: A T-junction duct and flex can be added to the exhaust side of the HCS-BSF to direct air into all areas of the crawl space Now that the booster fan has been installed, it must be connected to the rest of the system. To do so, a wire must be run from the booster to either the main exhaust or the control unit.
Note: These steps must be completed before plugging in the booster fan. After the white wire has been run it must be connected to the system. Make sure the main HCS exhaust unit is unplugged before connecting the booster fan. If the booster is connected to the main exhaust, remove the green connector, strip the wire and connect it following the wiring guide. Reconnect the green connector once the wire has been inserted. If the wire was run to the control, remove the bottom screw and open the control. Strip the wire and add it to the internal connector following the wiring guide. Once done, close the control.
Wiring Guide: Yellow Wire B Green Wire A Black Wire GND Red Wire VCC
Note: The main exhaust unit must remain unplugged till the booster fan installation is complete.
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Now that the connecter 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, the HCS-BSF can be plugged into any 115V outlet. With the BSF plugged in, 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.
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Specifications
Technical Data
Model
Amps Watts Airflow Capacity
(A) (W) (CFM) (Sq.Ft.)
HCS-BSF-HDEX
0.30 34
230
2,400
All Units require a 115 VAC electrical outlet
Dimensions
Model
Height (In.) Width (In.) Depth (In.)
HCS-BSF-HDEX
10.75″
11.5″
8.5″
*A 24 Inch extension section is available if extra height is required
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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., or subject to the provisions below, all equipment and accessories that have not been used, in new condition and in their original packaging may be returned to Clairitech Innovations Inc. within 30 days of the date of purchase for a refund of their purchase price, an equivalent credit note or the exchange of the product, less shipping and handling charges, resupply fee and applicable taxes, if already paid.
Return period of 15 days for defective or damaged products and accessories: Requests for refund and/or exchange for defective or damaged merchandise can be made within 15 days of receipt of the merchandise. After 15 days, the manufacturer’s warranty applies. Note: Any product returned to Clairitech Innovations Inc. without the prior permission of Clairitech Innovations Inc. will be considered an unauthorized return; the customer will not receive any refunds or credit notes for the product and Clairitech Innovations Inc. will not return the product to the customer. Damaged products and accessories: If you have received damaged items, please contact us by phone or email before destroying or discarding the product and/or packaging. Failure to comply could see your request denied.
Fees
Unless the product is defective or the return is a direct result of a Clairitech Innovations Inc., the refund or credit does not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your packing slip or invoice; you are responsible for those and for any damages incurred during the return shipment.
Procedure
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. will be considered an unauthorized return; the customer will not receive any credit or refund for the product and Clairitech Innovations Inc. will not return the product to the customer. 2. Pack the product in its original package
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ClairiTech Innovations Inc. 1095 ch. Ohio Service Rd Boudreau Ouest, New Brunswick E4P 6N4 – Canada
8. Upon receipt of your authorized and compliant return, Clairitech Innovations Inc will issue a credit or refund equal to the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling charges, restocking charges and applicable taxes subject to this policy. 9. For assistance please call 1-888-533-1348 or Email Us 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.
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