GeneralAire 5500 - Whole House Electrode Steam Humidifier, GFI # 5580

A whole-house humidifier can be a great asset to your home. Maintaining the correct humidity level in your home will make you feel more comfortable at a lower set temperature, help to preserve the structural integrity of your home, including that of wood floors, cabinets, and furniture, and has many health benefits including the reduction of allergy and asthma symptoms, as well as the reduced likelihood of respiratory infections.

The GeneralAire 5500 is a whole-home steam humidifier designed to be ducted into your HVAC system. With an output of up to 28.5 gallons per day, this unit will beat any bypass or fan-powered unit without wasting water and it will do great in home sizes of up to 5500 square feet. Steam is also the purest form of humidification and ensures you are not getting any harmful bacteria or mold into the air in your home.

What's in the box?

• GeneralAire 5500 Humidifier.
• Duct Mount Kit. (Installation Kit)
• Painted Metal Mounting Straps.
• GFX4 Digital Humidistat.

Specs

• Type:  electrode steam
• Gallons Per Day:  115V = 15;  230V = 28.5
• Power:  115 /  230V (internal switch selector)
• Control:  GFX4; controls the furnace blower motor (inside installation kit)
• Dimensions (Inches):  21 H x 14 W x 8.25 D
• Weight (pounds):  16
• For home sizes up to 5500 square feet
• Replacement Cylinder:  Model 55 (GFI #7746) for both regular & low conductivity
• Pallet quantity:  16
• Ground connection:  screw
• Conductivity range:  125 to 1250 µs/cm
• Water fill connection:  1/4" O.D. Compression adapter to 3/4" FPS
• Input water type:  potable water (no demineralized or softened water)
• Drain water temperature: <140°F / <60°C

Features

• One unit for both 115V & 230V installations (via internal switch)
• One cylinder for both regular and low water conductivity
• Spark plug style wire connectors for easy cylinder replacement
• Enhanced, easy-to-read control module with 16 status codes and activity icons that provide real-time monitoring
• Single captive-screw cover release for easy access
  • Screw permanently affixed to cover to prevent dropping, losing
• Water tempering for safety
• Includes installation kit and heavy duty, pre-drilled metal mounting straps that allow for installation to wall studs (16")
• Includes a GFX4 Automatic Humidistat (controls the furnace blower motor)