How convenient is it to make adjustments to the motion sensor timer and the % humidity control?
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You'd need to step up to the fan in the ceiling and remove the face plate as the controls are located on the unit itself.
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Very easy. Vent face is held on by two metal springs. To adjust the time the fan stays on and the humidity setting all you have to do is slide the vent face to the side, adjust the dials and let the vent face spring back into place.
1620732
This is a humidistat not a thermostat it will activate based on humidity not temperature. This might not be what you are looking for.
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Follow the packaged instructions which I thought were quite adequate. This is a link http://www.heath-zenith.com//data/manuals/595-5578-08.pdf to a PDF of the manual for the type I installed which I think may be very similar in the installation to that pictured in customer S. Pike's question. Adjustment of the motion sensor and other settings were important to my satisfaction and may be to S. Good luck!
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Yes, there are three control dials.One for timer function-when you press the fan button as a manual override how will it run at minimum (it will continue to run if it senses humidity after you manually turn it on).One for sensitivity-how sensitive is it to kick on from a change in humidity (this can be disabled in air cycle mode)One for max humidity level-always turn on if humidity exceeds a set level (though it may need to see a rapid increase as well) (this can be disabled)Air cycle mode has the switch cycle on and off using the manual timer setting as an interval and will only run if you initially switch the fan on. (will not sense humidity in the mode-probably not useful to your question) Yes, there are three control dials.One for timer function-when you press the fan button as a manual override how will it run at minimum (it will continue to run if it senses humidity after you manually turn it on).One for sensitivity-how sensitive is it to kick on from a change in humidity (this can be disabled in air cycle mode)One for max humidity level-always turn on if humidity exceeds a set level (though it may need to see a rapid increase as well) (this can be disabled)Air cycle mode has the switch cycle on and off using the manual timer setting as an interval... » Read More Yes, there are three control dials.One for timer function-when you press the fan button as a manual override how will it run at minimum (it will continue to run if it senses humidity after you manually turn it on).One for sensitivity-how sensitive is it to kick on from a change in humidity (this can be disabled in air cycle mode)One for max humidity level-always turn on if humidity exceeds a set level (though it may need to see a rapid increase as well) (this can be disabled)Air cycle mode has the switch cycle on and off using the manual timer setting as an interval and will only run if you initially switch the fan on. (will not sense humidity in the mode-probably not useful to your question) « Show Less
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Humidity is a difficult thing to regulate as it can fluctuate wildly within a home. The unit tends to start and stop randomly as its sensor indicates whether to run or not. Remember its reading the humidity level at the machine which is obviously not a true reading of entire house. By changeing the % as the machine runs is a good way to do it. If the machine shuts off and you feel that it should keep running, simply lower the humidity level and the machine will start up again.
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Sorry I'm late on the response! You can set the humidity level right on top of the unit.. I leave mine at 45% because I have a damp basement that stays very cool but humid if I didn't answer the question you were asking please let me know thanks for asking my opinion Pete
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I set mine to 50 to 55. Don't know about the timer persay. All I know is that when it reaches what you set for the humidity then the compressor shuts off and eventually the fan.
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Plug it in and follow the instructions included in the box. You can either set it to run continuously, or set a desired humidity (ours is set to 50%).
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I put my unit in a walk in closet. There is a sliding switch under the cover plate to adjust time options. I never really timed it, but to start out it was set too short. I moved the slider up a little and now it stays on for about 3 minutes, which is just right for me. There is a lot more room to move it up if you want it on for a long time. The motion sensor works well, so if there is any movement in the room, the light will stay on anyway. But in my closet, sometimes a hanging shirt sleeve or something would cover the motion sensor and the light would go off too soon. Seems to be a good unit, and I will probably add more throughout the house when I get time. I put my unit in a walk in closet. There is a sliding switch under the cover plate to adjust time options. I never really timed it, but to start out it was set too short. I moved the slider up a little and now it stays on for about 3 minutes, which is just right for me. There is a lot more room to move it up if you want it on for a long time. The motion sensor works well, so if there is any movement in the room, the light will stay on anyway. But in my closet, sometimes a hanging shirt sleeve or something would cover the motion sensor and the light would go off too soon. Seems to be a good... » Read More I put my unit in a walk in closet. There is a sliding switch under the cover plate to adjust time options. I never really timed it, but to start out it was set too short. I moved the slider up a little and now it stays on for about 3 minutes, which is just right for me. There is a lot more room to move it up if you want it on for a long time. The motion sensor works well, so if there is any movement in the room, the light will stay on anyway. But in my closet, sometimes a hanging shirt sleeve or something would cover the motion sensor and the light would go off too soon. Seems to be a good unit, and I will probably add more throughout the house when I get time. « Show Less
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You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensors, but I wouldn't recommend giving the pets access to areas where you are placing your motion sensors.
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You need to purchase the Prestige iAQ comfort system for the humidity control. The Honeywell model we bought does not do this. Thanks
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I put mine on the side of the house so that the sensor would have input. check the instructions, you may be able to use it on timer only. DEL
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The adjustments are on the bottom of the "ball" at the bottom of the fixture. They are very easy to see once you look underneath the white detection screen. One adjusts the timer and the other how dark it must be for the sensor to function.
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There is a sensor, it's built in to the humidifier so you can set the humidity level. Although I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate, I have a separate humidity sensor and the numbers are about 5 degrees of humidity apart.
2005959
I have two --- one works great on motion sensor. The other has proven very difficult to get the settings right. I would not recommend unless you have a lot of patience.
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We live in a hot and dry apartment. We usually do not at the timer, set output to max, and it will cycle on/off until it runs out of water, usually the next morning. The humidistat does appear to overestimate the humidity by about 10% compared to a separate hydrometer. I believe this is due to the location of the senor near the mist output, but is easy to overcome by setting the target humidity about 10% higher. The timer is optional and I've never used it.
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You can set it to run anywhere from 1 - 12 hours or continuously. It will cycle when it reaches the humidity % set-point.